Wellesley Wire 10/10/03

Fall Marks 10th Anniversary of President Walsh's Presidency -- It was 10 years ago this fall that Diana Chapman Walsh became Wellesley’s 12th president and the fourth alumna to lead the institution. This special anniversary was noted by the students who organized this month’s Lake Day with the theme of “Wendy in Wonderland.” The celebration on Severance Green included Diana walking through a “rabbit hole,” jam tarts, a tea cup saucer ride, an anniversary cake, and a giant card with photographic highlights of Walsh’s tenure.

In her remarks at Convocation in September, the president reflected briefly on her anniversary. “It’s hard for me to believe that a full decade has passed since I drew a deep breath, closed my eyes, and took what now, knowing what I know, was a bold leap of faith into a vortex of expectations, obligations, and tests,” she said. “I offer that ten-year perspective to those who are taking today what may feel like a wild leap of faith – faith in its most encompassing sense of meaning, trust, and hope.”

Photos of the Lake Day celebration can be viewed at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/lakeday03.html

President Walsh’s entire Convocation address is online at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/President/Speeches/2003/CO090303.html

Web Cams Offer Glimpses of Campus Construction -- The sounds of construction are evident on campus as the College undertakes its largest building projects in a decade. Two new Web cams offer glimpses of the progress already made on the Wang Campus Center and Davis Parking Facility. The Web cams refresh every 10 seconds, enabling viewers to watch progress. Another fun aspect is the “view today’s (or yesterday’s) progress” featuring photos showing progress throughout the day.

Although not visible in the construction photos, it is important to note that the landscaping of the buildings will be as important as the buildings themselves. These plans can be viewed on the Web site also.

The parking facility, located at the Alumnae Hall parking lot, is scheduled to open early in the spring semester. Located near Alumnae Hall and connected to the parking facility underground, the campus center will be a place in which the whole community can socialize and work together. The building is slated for completion early in 2005.

The Web cams, weekly photos, and other project plans can be found at http://www.wellesley.edu/AdminandPlanning/CampusProjects/index.html

College Welcomes Alumnae Comments on Faculty Under Review -- The Committee on Faculty Appointments publishes each fall and spring a list of faculty members to be reviewed in that academic year for tenure, promotion, reappointment, or merit increases. Alumnae and current students are encouraged to submit letters about courses and/or instructors at any time, not just when someone is being reviewed.

Letters should be addressed to the Dean of the College, Chair of the Committee on Faculty Appointments, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Letters are shared with the faculty member and his/her department chair, so any letter should indicate whether (1) the letter should be shared, as written, including the author’s name; or (2) the letter should be shared with the author’s name and identifying wording removed. Letters must be submitted with a signature (not via e-mail).

The list of faculty under review is online at
http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/WellesleyWeek/Archive/2003/dean100103.html





	~Wellesley Wire - 2003~

	Wellesley Wire October 10, 2003 President Walsh reflects on the 10th anniversary of her presidency Web cams offer glimpse of campus center and parking facility construction College seeks alumnae comments on faculty under review Fall Marks 10th Anniversary of President Walsh's Presidency -- It was 10 years ago this fall that Diana Chapman Walsh became Wellesley’s 12th president and the fourth alumna to lead the institution. This special anniversary was noted by the students who organized this month’s Lake Day with the theme of “Wendy in Wonderland.” The celebration on Severance Green included Diana walking through a “rabbit hole,” jam tarts, a tea cup saucer ride, an anniversary cake, and a giant card with photographic highlights of Walsh’s tenure. In her remarks at Convocation in September, the president reflected briefly on her anniversary. “It’s hard for me to believe that a full decade has passed since I drew a deep breath, closed my eyes, and took what now, knowing what I know, was a bold leap of faith into a vortex of expectations, obligations, and tests,” she said. “I offer that ten-year perspective to those who are taking today what may feel like a wild leap of faith – faith in its most encompassing sense of meaning, trust, and hope.” Photos of the Lake Day celebration can be viewed at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/lakeday03.html President Walsh’s entire Convocation address is online at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/President/Speeches/2003/CO090303.html Web Cams Offer Glimpses of Campus Construction -- The sounds of construction are evident on campus as the College undertakes its largest building projects in a decade. Two new Web cams offer glimpses of the progress already made on the Wang Campus Center and Davis Parking Facility. The Web cams refresh every 10 seconds, enabling viewers to watch progress. Another fun aspect is the “view today’s (or yesterday’s) progress” featuring photos showing progress throughout the day. Although not visible in the construction photos, it is important to note that the landscaping of the buildings will be as important as the buildings themselves. These plans can be viewed on the Web site also. The parking facility, located at the Alumnae Hall parking lot, is scheduled to open early in the spring semester. Located near Alumnae Hall and connected to the parking facility underground, the campus center will be a place in which the whole community can socialize and work together. The building is slated for completion early in 2005. The Web cams, weekly photos, and other project plans can be found at http://www.wellesley.edu/AdminandPlanning/CampusProjects/index.html College Welcomes Alumnae Comments on Faculty Under Review -- The Committee on Faculty Appointments publishes each fall and spring a list of faculty members to be reviewed in that academic year for tenure, promotion, reappointment, or merit increases. Alumnae and current students are encouraged to submit letters about courses and/or instructors at any time, not just when someone is being reviewed. Letters should be addressed to the Dean of the College, Chair of the Committee on Faculty Appointments, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Letters are shared with the faculty member and his/her department chair, so any letter should indicate whether (1) the letter should be shared, as written, including the author’s name; or (2) the letter should be shared with the author’s name and identifying wording removed. Letters must be submitted with a signature (not via e-mail). The list of faculty under review is online at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/WellesleyWeek/Archive/2003/dean100103.html Back to top Back to the Wellesley Wire Homepage

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October 10, 2003