Events at Wellesley

Julian Jackson is emeritus professor of French History at Queen Mary University of London. He has written widely on the history of twentieth century France ranging from the period of the 1930s to the 1960s. His books have been widely translated and won many literary prizes. His most recent…

murmurations and other spiritual entanglements is a site-specific installation by Providence, RI-based artist bashexo. Iterated and explored for over a decade, this work takes multiple forms in different places and at different times, appearing as installations, performance art, experimental video…

The Global Flora Conservatory and Wellesley College Botanic Garden Visitor Center are open to the public on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Outdoor gardens are free and open to the public, available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Michael Twitty, culinary historian, author, and founder of the Southern Discomfort Tour, in conversation with Michael Jeffries, Dean of Academic Affairs, Class of 1949 Professor in Ethics, and Professor of American Studies, Wellesley College.

In this hybrid, bilingual symposium hosted by the Davis Museum at Wellesley College in English and French, students, scholars, and alumni around the world will extend Wellesley’s legacy of learning directly from works of art. Held in Tishman Commons and live-streamed, the symposium will propose new…

Experience the unique fusion of tradition and innovation as cutting-edge klezmer clarinetist Glenn Dickson joins forces with electronic musician and Boston rock veteran Bob Familiar. Together, they craft a lush, orchestral sound, layering clarinet and synths into something both expansive and deeply…

Please join the Art Department in welcoming Lenka Clayton as the Spring 2026 Frank Williams Visiting Artist. Clayton will deliver an artist talk in the Jewett Auditorium at 11:00 am on Friday, March 27, followed by a brief Q+A session. Read more about the artist below.

Please join us for a public night including an astronomy talk, demonstrations, and crafts at the Whitin Observatory of Wellesley College.  The topic will be announced closer to the event date.  Visual observing opportunities with the historic telescopes and digital observing opportunities with the…