WellesleyWire 6/15/04

Author Toni Morrison Tells Graduates Achieving Adulthood is a "Difficult Beauty" -- Rain and thunder couldn't dampen the spirits of the 579 members of the Wellesley College Class of 2004 as they received their bachelor of arts degrees at the 126th Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 28. In her address to the Class of 2004, Morrison told the graduates that while the future of the world is not totally in the control of "finite humans," they should do their best to protect it. "Now that's a heavy burden to be placed on one generation by a member of another generation because it's a responsibility we ought to share," she said.

President Diana Chapman Walsh, in her traditional "Charge to the Class," advised graduates to pursue happiness as a most important goal. "As the world's great philosophical systems and religions attest - and as we know from our own experience - reaching out to others in kindness and empathy enhances inner peace," she said.

For more on Commencement 2004, including links to all speeches, go to www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Commencement/index.html

C-SPAN is scheduled to air Morrison's commencement address on Saturday, June 19, beginning at 10:30 p.m. EST. Please confirm your local listings.

Wellesley Astronomers and Friends Greet Early Morning Transit of Venus -- The roof of the new Davis Parking Facility near Alumnae Hall was the viewing place for several dozen early risers, who recently gathered to watch the transit of Venus across the sun. Members of Wellesley's Astronomy Department brought telescopes, a long pinhole camera, and filtered lenses for viewing the rare event.

A selection of photographs from the morning are available online at http://www.wellesley.edu/Astronomy/showcase.htm

Record Numbers Attend Reunion for 4s and 9s -- Approximately 1,900 alumnae from the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1999 returned to Wellesley with family and friends for Reunion Weekend, June 4-6. The total number of registered guests was a record-setting 3,200. Warm, sunny, and dry weather conditions prevailed for most of the weekend, enabling alumnae and friends to enjoy the splendor of the campus, including new facilities, such as the Davis Parking Facility and renovated Clapp Library, and many restored parts of the landscape, such as Tupelo Lane and Tower Hill.

Unofficial photographer, Amy Arnold '94, invites all alumnae to view Reunion 2004 photos online at
http://www.alumniconnections.com/links/link.cgi?24251|262929|WLS-20040615163640
(go to www.wellesley.edu/Alum/Reunion/Photos/ if the above link does not work.)

Alumnae in classes ending in 5 or 0 should mark their calendars for Reunion 2005, June 10-12.

New VP for Finance and Treasurer Named -- Wellesley has announced the appointment Andrew B. Evans as vice president for finance and treasurer. A senior higher education administrator for nearly two decades, Evans was selected after a comprehensive national search. He is currently vice president for finance at Oberlin College, a position he has held for nearly nine years.

"In Andy Evans we have found a proven leader ready to take up the challenges inherent in this vital role at the college," said Wellesley President Diana Chapman Walsh in making the announcement. "He is person of integrity and character who listens and communicates exceedingly well with everyone and has a strong understanding of the academic mission." Evans will join the campus community on August 19. He succeeds Ray Clark, who has served as interim vice president and treasurer since last fall.

The full announcement can be read at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Releases/2004/060204.html.





	~Wellesley Wire - 2004~

	Wellesley Wire June 15, 2004 Author Toni Morrison Tells Graduates Achieving Adulthood is a "Difficult Beauty" Wellesley Astronomers and Friends Greet Early Morning Transit of Venus Record Numbers Attend Reunion for 4s and 9s New VP for Finance and Treasurer Named Author Toni Morrison Tells Graduates Achieving Adulthood is a "Difficult Beauty" -- Rain and thunder couldn't dampen the spirits of the 579 members of the Wellesley College Class of 2004 as they received their bachelor of arts degrees at the 126th Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 28. In her address to the Class of 2004, Morrison told the graduates that while the future of the world is not totally in the control of "finite humans," they should do their best to protect it. "Now that's a heavy burden to be placed on one generation by a member of another generation because it's a responsibility we ought to share," she said. President Diana Chapman Walsh, in her traditional "Charge to the Class," advised graduates to pursue happiness as a most important goal. "As the world's great philosophical systems and religions attest - and as we know from our own experience - reaching out to others in kindness and empathy enhances inner peace," she said. For more on Commencement 2004, including links to all speeches, go to www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Commencement/index.html C-SPAN is scheduled to air Morrison's commencement address on Saturday, June 19, beginning at 10:30 p.m. EST. Please confirm your local listings. Wellesley Astronomers and Friends Greet Early Morning Transit of Venus -- The roof of the new Davis Parking Facility near Alumnae Hall was the viewing place for several dozen early risers, who recently gathered to watch the transit of Venus across the sun. Members of Wellesley's Astronomy Department brought telescopes, a long pinhole camera, and filtered lenses for viewing the rare event. A selection of photographs from the morning are available online at http://www.wellesley.edu/Astronomy/showcase.htm Record Numbers Attend Reunion for 4s and 9s -- Approximately 1,900 alumnae from the Class of 1924 to the Class of 1999 returned to Wellesley with family and friends for Reunion Weekend, June 4-6. The total number of registered guests was a record-setting 3,200. Warm, sunny, and dry weather conditions prevailed for most of the weekend, enabling alumnae and friends to enjoy the splendor of the campus, including new facilities, such as the Davis Parking Facility and renovated Clapp Library, and many restored parts of the landscape, such as Tupelo Lane and Tower Hill. Unofficial photographer, Amy Arnold '94, invites all alumnae to view Reunion 2004 photos online at http://www.alumniconnections.com/links/link.cgi?24251\|262929\|WLS-20040615163640 (go to www.wellesley.edu/Alum/Reunion/Photos/ if the above link does not work.) Alumnae in classes ending in 5 or 0 should mark their calendars for Reunion 2005, June 10-12. New VP for Finance and Treasurer Named -- Wellesley has announced the appointment Andrew B. Evans as vice president for finance and treasurer. A senior higher education administrator for nearly two decades, Evans was selected after a comprehensive national search. He is currently vice president for finance at Oberlin College, a position he has held for nearly nine years. "In Andy Evans we have found a proven leader ready to take up the challenges inherent in this vital role at the college," said Wellesley President Diana Chapman Walsh in making the announcement. "He is person of integrity and character who listens and communicates exceedingly well with everyone and has a strong understanding of the academic mission." Evans will join the campus community on August 19. He succeeds Ray Clark, who has served as interim vice president and treasurer since last fall. The full announcement can be read at http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Releases/2004/060204.html. Back to top Back to the Wellesley Wire Homepage

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