2013 Stories

Wellesley Harp Instructor Performs European Premiere of John Williams Concerto
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Wellesley harp instructor Ina Zdorovetchi performed the European premiere of On Willows and Birches, a harp concerto by legendary film composer John Williams.
Dan Sichel: Lady Gaga as part of Gross Domestic Product
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Professor Dan Sichel spoke with NPR's David Kestenbaum about what is and isn't included in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and how "Lady Gaga Writing A New Song Is Like A Factory Investing In A New Machine"
Professor Julie Norem Discusses Boston Strong on WCVB Chronicle
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Professor Julie Norem spoke with WCVB's Chronicle about the public reaction to the Boston Marathon bombings and how the community came together in the wake of the tragedy. Watch the four-part series on the WCVB Web site
Earth Month: Wellesley Celebrates Sustainability
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A recent mention in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges and the work of a group of students who aim to make Wellesley a pioneer in the effort to reduce waste are just two of the things Wellesley has celebrated this Earth Month.
118th Annual Hooprolling at Wellesley College
Monday, April 29, 2013
For almost 100 years, the senior class has gathered for Hooprolling—when they race down Tupelo lane, pushing hoops with a wooden stick, vying to win the honor of being thrown into Lake Waban. Alex Nagourney ’13 won the traditional race on Saturday.
Culture, Collecting, Conservation at the Davis
Friday, April 26, 2013
On April 26, an afternoon symposium brings together a team of experts in the Davis Museum to celebrate Wellesley College's 2011 acquisition of an 18th century portrait of a young woman in Lima, Peru, not previously exhibited.
US News: Professor Robert Paarlberg on GMO Foods and U.S. Agriculture
Friday, April 26, 2013
Robert Paarlberg, the Betty Freyhof Johnson ’44 Professor of Political Science, spoke with U.S. News about the debate on genetically-engineered food. Read: "GMOs: A Breakthrough or Breakdown in U.S. Agriculture?"
Panel Discussion: Chechnya, Russia, and the Marathon Bombing
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Russian Area Studies hosts a panel discussion exploring the complex political, historical and religious context of the native region of the alleged Marathon bombers. The talk will take place tonight, Thursday, April 25, at 8 PM in Pendleton Atrium.
Student's Project, Art Installation finds new home in Wellesley Center
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wellesley College senior Eliana Blaine was inspired to create this project through her studies of waste streams. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/wellesley/2013/03/pet_bottle_install...

Wellesley College senior Eliana Blaine was inspired to create this project through her studies of waste streams. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/wellesley/2013/03/pet_bottle_install...
Wellesley College senior Eliana Blaine was inspired to create this project through her studies of waste streams. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/wellesley/2013/03/pet_bottle_install...

Wellesley College senior Eliana Blaine was inspired to create this project through her studies of waste streams. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/wellesley/2013/03/pet_bottle_install...

Inspired by her studies of waste streams, Elli Blaine '13 worked with contemporary artist Willie Cole on an installation using 1,000 discarded waterbottles. The work, which was on display at the College through February, is now displayed in a storefront in the Town of Wellesley, reported Boston.com.

1,000 PET water bottles were used in the suspended installation first displayed in Wellesley College, and now on display in Wellesley Square - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/wellesley/2013/03/pet_bottle_install...

contemporary artist Willie Cole
Ruhlman Conference 2013 at Wellesley on April 24
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
With presentations on topics from Boston cafés to ultraviolet absorption of sulfur dioxide, and performances from Mozart to original comedy, the Ruhlman Conference brings the College community together in celebration of student achievement. Made possible by the Barbara Peterson Ruhlman Fund for Interdisciplinary Study.
Kathryn Wasserman Davis '28, 1907-2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
At 106, Kathryn Davis was Wellesley's oldest known alumna when she died at home on April 23, 2013. Her legacy of outstanding achievements and dedication and generosity to Wellesley College will live on and continue to inspire generations.
Wellesley Stands with Boston
Monday, April 22, 2013
The Wellesley novice crew team stands with Boston. As do we all. On April 22, at 2:50 p.m., the Wellesley community is invited to join in a moment of silence for the vicitims of last week's events.
Founders' Day Celebration for Wellesley's 143rd Year
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The reinvigorated tradition occurs April 17, 7-9 p.m. in Tishman Commons, to honor the legacy of Wellesley College’s founders, Henry Fowle and Pauline Durant.
Students Launch Initiative to Bring TEDx to Wellesley College
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
TEDx, the subsidiary of TED, a hugely popular and successful conference platform, is set to come to Wellesley College in February 2014; speaker nominations open now till May 10.
Marathon Preparations Underway at Wellesley
Friday, April 12, 2013
Wellesley's Scream Tunnel will be back in force on Monday, April 15, to cheer on runners all day. A newer "tradition," taking requests for customized signs via Twitter and Facebook, sprints into its fourth year.
Valerie Jarrett Named Wellesley’s 2013 Commencement Speaker
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Valerie B. Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama and chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, will address graduates and an international audience of their family and friends at Commencement on Friday, May 31.
Two of 11 Google App Engine Education Awards Go to Wellesley Faculty
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Norma Wilentz Hess Fellow in Computer Science Eni Mustafaraj and Clare Booth Luce Assistant Professor of Computer Science Orit Shaer have been individually recognized by Google for innovative projects built on Google's infrastructure.
Wellesley Alum Hosts Facebook COO at Women's Leadership Event
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
C.A. Webb ’97, executive director of the New England Venture Capital Association, ran a sold-out women’s leadership event with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. Wellesley is prominent in conversations on women's leadership that have surged in the wake of Sandberg's book.
Wellesley Senior Wins $10,000 Davis Project for Peace Grant
Monday, April 8, 2013
Michelle Kang ’13 has been awarded a 2013 Davis Project for Peace fellowship to promote peace and address the root causes of conflict. She'll use the funds to lead photography and multimedia projects with South African youth.
Wellesley Introduces the Calderwood Seminars in Public Writing
Friday, April 5, 2013
Wellesley College launches a new suite of nine writing-intensive seminars, thanks to the generosity of the Calderwood Charitable Foundation. Eight of the classes, known as Calderwood Seminars in Public Writing, are brand-new to the curriculum.
Panels Open the Dialogue on Human Rights in North Korea
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Student group Advocates for North Korean Human Rights, or ANKHR, has organized a series of panels designed to open the dialogue and create a deeper understanding of the North Korean human rights crisis.
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera ’91 Delivers Latina Month Keynote Address at Wellesley College
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Chief International Correspondent for CNBC and Wellesley alum Michelle Caruso-Cabrera ’91 kicks off a full slate of Latina Month 2013 activities with a keynote address on April 3 entitled “Leading By Example.”
Washington Post: Could Google Tilt a Close Election?
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
A recent Washington Post opinion piece cited work by Wellesley researchers Takis Metaxas and Eni Mustafaraj. The paper cited, "Social Media and the Elections," was published by the Journal Science in November 2012.
Wellesley Alum to Present at TEDxChange 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Halimatou Hima Moussa Dioula ’10 was nominated by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to be a speaker for TEDxChange 2013 on April 3 (webcast live from ted.com). Her topic: Investing in Girls.
Tech Efficiencies Becoming a Wellesley Hallmark
Monday, April 1, 2013
Back to the future? Nope, just an April Fool's Day visit to the college homepage of 1998, to celebrate a year on the open-source website platform—just one of the resource-saving technology projects that bring new efficiencies and new looks (and perhaps some nostalgia) to the College's operations.
Wellesley College Reports Most Selective Admission Rate in More Than 30 Years
Friday, March 29, 2013
Wellesley College received a record number of applications for the Class of 2017. The College received 4,794 applications and admitted just 28 percent, an impressive group of women from 46 states and 40 nations.
Hayley Goydan ’14 Caps Wellesley Diving Season with Strong NCAA Performance
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The junior's All-America honors round out a fantastic season for Wellesley Swimming & Diving, and is accompanied by solid performance in all the Blue varsity winter sports.
Whitin Observatory to Host Public Event on Friday
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Whitin Observatory at Wellesley College opens its doors to the public, inviting stargazers to hear student presentations, tour the historic building, and observe the skies with its 6-inch and 12-inch telescopes, weather permitting.
Wellesley Wednesday: Climbing Poetree
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Spoken word and multimedia duo Climbing Poetree visits Wellesley for a performance and workshop addressing "Art as Activism" on Wednesday, March 27.
Walter Mosley and China Miéville Speak at Wellesley March 26
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Distinguished Writers Series at the Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities presents authors in dialogue with the audience. Mosley and Miéville both work in a multitude of genres.
Julie Norem: The Power of Negative Thinking
Monday, March 25, 2013
Is this glass as half-full or half-empty? If you want better outcomes, maybe you should consider it half empty. Julie K. Norem, Margaret Hamm Professor of Psychology, recently spoke with the Boston Globe and Canada's Globe and Mail about the power of negative thinking.
Andrew Shennan: Can MOOCs Work with Liberal Arts?
Friday, March 22, 2013
Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, are a hot topic in higher education today. In a piece for the New England Journal of Higher Education, Provost and Dean of Wellesley College Andrew Shennan looks at how MOOCs can work with a liberal arts curriculum.
Wellesley Senior Presents at Middle Eastern Studies Conference in Qatar
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary Kenefake ’13 is in Doha this week, presenting her paper, “The Socioeconomic Transformation of Iran: Reform and Revolution 1973–1985.”
Wellesley Researchers Investigate eBook Use
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Drawing from a survey conducted at Wellesley in 2012 and past use data, a new whitepaper by Wellesley College researchers investigates what drives the use and acceptance of ebooks, and factors behind the rate of adoption of ebooks at undergraduate institutions.
Wellesley Women Help Further Goals of WPSP
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Women in Public Service Project brings Wellesley students and alums together with global women leaders. Shradha Basnyat ’13 (center) spoke on a panel with Director of WPSP Rangita de Silva de Alwis and Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara D. Sonenshine.
Wellesley's Jim Wice on The Boston Brakers Power Soccer Club
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Jim Wice, Director of Disability Services for Wellesley College, is a member of the Boston Breakers, a recently formed power soccer club. He spoke with Boston.com about the sport and what the team needs to take the game to the next level.

members of the Boston Brakers, a recently formed club, power soccer - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/roxbury/2013/03/despite_funding_lag_...

members of the Boston Brakers, a recently formed club, power soccer - See more at: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/roxbury/2013/03/despite_funding_lag_...
Author Walter Mosley at Wellesley on March 26
Monday, March 18, 2013
Best-selling authors Walter Mosley and China Miéville will read at Wellesley College on March 26 as part of the Newhouse Center's Distinguished Writers Series. Mosley, who is most widely recognized for his crime fiction, was recently interviewed for the Boston Globe Biblophiles column.
Wellesley Professor of Religion Sharon Elkins on Pope Francis
Monday, March 18, 2013
Last week, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Francis. Wellesley's Sharon Elkins reflects on issues he might address as pope.
Wellesley Student Wins Prestigious MIT Music Award
Friday, March 15, 2013
Audrey Wozniak ’14 has won the MIT Concerto Competition as a solo violinist. She will perform Mozart's Adagio and Rondo for Violin and Orchestra, and serve as concertmaster for Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in a March 15 concert.
Press Talks to Wellesley's Nina Tumarkin on Hugo Chavez Death
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Professor of History Nina Tumarkin has lent her expertise to the analysis of Venezuela's next steps in the wake of its president's death—including what will be done with his body.
Closing of Piracy Website Increased Legal Movie Sales, Study Shows
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
A study coauthored by Wellesley economist Brett Danaher, is the first to examine the impact of shutting down a major piracy website. Danaher’s findings have gained international media attention, from the Wall Street Journal to El Mundo.
Ida Liu ’98 Rings Closing Bell on NYSE
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Liu, a managing director at Citi Private Bank, was among top women execs from Citi who rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on March 7 to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Protesting America: New Book Explores Breakdown in US-South Korea Alliance
Monday, March 11, 2013
Protesting America: Democracy and the U.S. Korea Alliance, a new book by Professor Katharine H.S. Moon, offers insights on policy changes to improve the alliance between the United States and Korea, and a comparative analysis of U.S. relations with other host countries.
Fulbright Scholar, Singer, Mary McPartlan Visits Wellesley College
Monday, March 11, 2013
The renowned Irish performer will present an illustrated lecture on March 11 about Ireland's influential female singers from the 1950s and beyond; McPartlan will perform selected songs.
Wellesley Alum’s Book Wins AAAS Award
Friday, March 8, 2013
The American Association for the Advancement of Science named Ocean Sunlight, by Molly Bang ’65, the Best Children’s Science Picture Book of 2012.
140 Years Ago Today: Wellesley College Takes Its Name
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Dispensing with its original title of Female Seminary, in 1873 Wellesley embraced the broader pursuit of a liberal education equivalent to that available to men.
Science Fiction Conference Explores International Themes
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Wellesley College hosts a Global Science Fiction Conference March 8-9. Friday opens with keynote speaker Andrea Hairston and musician Pan Morigan and a screening of the film Cloud Atlas. Panels on Saturday discuss the genre across various national and cultural traditions.
David Ferry talks to PBS on Writing Verse, Reading Poems, Winning Awards at 88
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
David Ferry, the Sophie Chantal Hart Professor Emeritus of English and recent recipient of the prestigious National Book Award for Poetry for his collection Bewilderment, spoke to PBS about his award, his poetry and his own "deep connections to the past."
David Olsen Creates Mural in Newhouse Center
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Explosions in the Sky was created over the course of two weeks in the main corridor of the Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities, where Olsen is a Wellesley Faculty Fellow for 2012-13.
Wellesley to Offer Asian American Studies Minor
Monday, March 4, 2013
A minor in Asian American Studies will allow all Wellesley College students the opportunity to study an area of increasing international importance. Courses for credit toward the minor begin Fall 2013.
Wellesley College Hosts Global Science Fiction Conference
Friday, March 1, 2013
The Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities at Wellesley College will host a Global Science Fiction Conference on March 8 and 9 designed to bring the community and scholars together to explore the genre of science fiction as it is presented in various national and cultural traditions.
Women's Review of Books Reaches 30th Anniversary
Friday, March 1, 2013
On the first day of Women’s History Month, we congratulate Women's Review of Books on its 30^th anniversary. The Wellesley Centers for Women publication has reviewed more than 4,200 books by and about women since 1983.
24-Hour Shakespeare Returns to Wellesley
Friday, March 1, 2013
The Wellesley College Shakespeare Society, joined by the community, will read (continuously) the complete works of William Shakespeare from Friday, March 1, at noon to Saturday at noon. Come to the Shakespeare Society House (near the Davis Museum) and read an entire play or two lines of a sonnet to help out. Free and open to the public.
Wellesley College 2013 Alumnae Achievement Awards Ceremony, February 28
Thursday, February 28, 2013
A ceremony honoring the recipients of the 2013 Alumnae Achievement Awards will be held Thursday, February 28, in the Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall at 5:30 p.m.
Margaret Keane Delivers the 2013 Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
In this Wellesley Wednesday event, Professor of Psychology Margaret Keane explores findings from research on how memory shapes behavior and enables us to envision the future. Free and open to the public.
Scott Gunther Sheds Light on Same-Sex Marriage Protests in France
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Associate Professor of French Scott Gunther writes in the Huffington Post about differences between the way opponents of same-sex marriage in the United States and France articulate opposition.
Wellesley Professor Discusses Race and Gender Stereotypes and the First Lady
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Michael Jeffries, Knafel Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Assistant Professor of American Studies, recently joined WBUR's Radio Boston for a discussion on Michelle Obama and race in America.
Shakespeare and Company Brings A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Wellesley
Monday, February 25, 2013
Shakespeare’s romantic comedy takes the stage in Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall Auditorium on Monday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Festival of Dance Showcases Wellesley’s Dance Prowess
Friday, February 22, 2013
Wellesley’s first Festival of Dance takes places February 23, 2013, with workshops and a collaborative night of performance by a dozen Wellesley dance organizations and several Wellesley musical orgs.
International Mother Language Day at Wellesley
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wellesley marks International Mother Language Day, thanks to the leadership of the newly formed Bangladeshi Student Association, for whom Language Movement Day is a national holiday.
Barbara Beatty on Universal Preschool Education
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Barbara Beatty, professor of education, spoke with WBUR's Radio Boston yesterday about calls by President Barack Obama and Governor Deval Patrick for universal preschool education.
Alum Awarded Funds to Launch Livestock Education Center in Haiti
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Nikki Wright '08, now a student at the UPenn Veterinary School, and a colleague won $25,000 for a project that proposed the creation and construction of a learning center in Haiti designed to provide education and training in sustainable goat management.
Michael Jeffries: Obama's Chicago Speech Can't Address Gun Violence Unless It Takes on Race
Friday, February 15, 2013
Michael Jeffries, Knafel Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Assistant Professor of American Studies, in the Atlantic.
"Prepared Box for John Cage" on View at the Davis
Friday, February 15, 2013
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College is home to the multimedia exhibition honoring 20th century avant-garde composer and innovator John Cage until June 9, 2013.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
In keeping with the day, we invited friends on the Wellesley College Facebook and Twitter pages to share what they loved most about Wellesley. Students and alums love "everything" down to "Platform 9¾," but most especially they appreciate one another.
Wellesley Faculty on the 2013 State of the Union
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wellesley College professors from different disciplines (including sociology, political science, and environmental studies) weigh in on various topics discussed in this year's Address.
Wellesley Economist Phillip Levine Featured in New York Times
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
A study by Phillip B. Levine, Courtney Coile, and Robin McKnight examined effects of job loss on older workers. Last week, New York Times featured Levine answering reader questions about job loss and life expectancy among older workers.
Blizzard of 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
A powerful blizzard battered the region (causing closure of the College and most of the Commonweath), but cleared up in time for students to enjoy two feet of fresh snow. See more photos on Wellesley Wire.
Harleston Parker Medal Honors Wellesley Alum and Alumnae Valley
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The award honoring the "single most beautiful building or other structure” built in the metropolitan Boston area in the past 10 years went to a team including Andrea Leers '64 for the MIT Media Lab; Wellesley's Alumnae Valley was named runner-up.
2/9 POSTPONED/Wellesley College Presents The Petrouchka Project, Mythos/Melos
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Wellesley College presents “The Petrouchka Project, Mythos/Melos: The Intertwining Threads of Music and Narrative.” Lecture and recital Wednesday, February 6 at 12:30 p.m.; concert Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Jerome A. Schiff Fellows Pursue a Wide Range of Research
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Jerome A. Schiff Charitable Trust funds the independent research projects of 10 to 15 Wellesley College students during each academic year. Meet five of this year's Schiff Fellows.
Black History Month at Wellesley College
Monday, February 4, 2013
This month Wellesley celebrates the contributions of African Americans through an extensive program of events, presented by Harambee House and taking the theme “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality.”
As President Obama Begins a Second Term, Are We Done Talking About Race?
Friday, February 1, 2013
Paint the White House Black: Barack Obama and the Meaning of Race in America, a new book by Wellesley's Michael P. Jeffries, presents Obama’s presidency as a way to reach understanding of how race works in America.
Wintersession in Morocco Program Inspires Students
Friday, February 1, 2013
Fifteen Wellesley students started Spring semester this week fresh off an illuminating Wintersession program in Morocco.
Phil Levine Talks with The Atlantic About the Impact of Roe v. Wade
Thursday, January 31, 2013
In the years following Roe v. Wade, the U.S. saw fewer births, less crime, and fewer children living in poverty, but economists have yet to crack some big questions about the decision's impact, Professor Phil Levine explains to The Atlantic.
President Bottomly Expands on NY Times Opinion on MOOCs
Thursday, January 31, 2013
In a letter to the editor published by The New York Times, President H. Kim Bottomly expanded on Thomas L. Friedman's optimism for the future of online education. Wellesley announced participation in EdX earlier this year.
New History Books Look at Social Changes in Different Eras, Geographies
Thursday, January 31, 2013
New books by history faculty members Guy Rogers, Lidwien Kapteijns, and Quinn Slobodian provide new perspectives on social changes in diverse periods and geographical areas with topics ranging from cults in antiquity to European social protests to Somalian genocide.
Festina Lente Opens at the Davis Museum
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Festina lente offers an unconventional behind-the-scenes opportunity to survey the Greek and Roman holdings in the Davis Museum's permanent collections. The exhibition runs through July 7.
Wellesley Alumnae Are Leaders in Philanthropy
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The New York Times says Lulu Chow Wang '66 and her husband, Anthony Wang, established themselves in the vanguard of a new wave of Asian-American philanthropy when they donated $25 million to Wellesley College in 2000.
Summer Session Registration Opens January 28
Monday, January 28, 2013
Students from Anthropology 299: Home and Away, a 2012 Summer Session course, traveled to Iceland to conduct anthropological fieldwork. That course is offered again, along with 60 others to choose from in June and July.
CWS Sponsors Wintersession Service Trip
Friday, January 25, 2013
During the last week of Wintersession, a group of 17 Wellesley students and three staff members traveled to New Orleans for the Center for Work and Service’s seventh annual Habitat for Humanity service trip.
Madeleine Albright and Henry Paulson at Wellesley
Thursday, January 24, 2013
On January 24, Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright ‘59 and Former Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson discuss “The United States and China in the 21st Century” in a public event moderated by Cokie Roberts ‘64, senior correspondent for ABC News and NPR.
First Freedom Project Wintersession Institute Underway at Wellesley
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
In the first annual Freedom Project Wintersession Institute, 15 selected students participate in an intensive, five-day seminar with leaders in the field of libertarian and classical liberal thought.
Three College Wintersession Program Wraps Up with Student Presentations
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Twelve students from Wellesley, Olin, and Babson colleges worked together for two weeks on a consulting project for Practically Green, a Boston-based sustainability company.
Michael Jeffries on the Cultural Significance of President Obama
Friday, January 18, 2013
Paint the White House Black: Barack Obama and the Meaning of Race in America by Knafel Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Assistant Professor of American Studies Michael Jeffries explores themes like biracialism, the notion of "post-racial society," and portrayals of Michelle Obama.
Wellesley Hosts Seven Sisters Swimming and Diving Championships
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Come cheer on the Blue as the squad seeks its 21st—and 16th consecutive—Seven Sisters Championship title this weekend in Chandler Pool. Events start at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Wellesley Alumna Named First Woman President of Lafayette College
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Alison R. Byerly ’83 has been named the 17th president of Lafayette College, a residential liberal arts college in Easton, Pa., that was founded in 1826. Byerly will take office on July 1, 2013.
Wellesley Announces the Wellesley College-Peking University Partnership for Women’s Leadership in a Global Era
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
President H. Kim Bottomly introduces the first in a series of collaborations that Wellesley College plans to develop with distinguished educational institutions throughout the world.
Melinda Lopez Selected for Theatre Residency
Monday, January 14, 2013
Wellesley’s Melinda Lopez, lecturer in theatre studies, is one of 14 playwrights around the country to receive a three-year residency funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Boston Globe reports. Her residency at Boston's Huntington Theater begins July 1.
Former President of Cape Verde Visits Wellesley College
Friday, January 11, 2013
Former President and Mo Ibrahim Prize winner Pedro Pires addresses the Albright Institute on January 11, discussing his nation's transition to democracy. Free and open to the public.
Wellesley Summer Theatre Presents 'Holiday'
Thursday, January 10, 2013
A nationally acclaimed performing arts group that provides students the chance to work with professional actors, Wellesley Summer Theatre presents a 1920s classic comedy by Philip Barry , opening January 10 and running through February 3, 2013  .
Wellesley on Several Year-End "Best Of" Lists
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
This photo, by Boston Globe photographer David Ryan, of Radcliffe Bailey's "Windward Coast," was named one of the 10 Best Boston Globe photos of 2012. Several Wellesley community members, events, and activities received recognition on 2012 year-end Best Of lists.
Wellesley Welcomes First Engineering Faculty Member
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Visiting Lecturer Amy Banzaert joins Wellesley in Spring 2013 as the College’s first engineering faculty member; she is also a member of the 2013 Madeleine K. Albright Institute for Global Affairs Wintersession faculty.
2013 Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs Opens
Monday, January 7, 2013
The fourth annual Albright Institute Winterssession program kicks off on January 7. Meet the 40 young women selected as this year's Albright Institute Fellows.
Wellesley's Greenhouses Welcome Visitors Year-Round
Friday, January 4, 2013
Winter's chill in your bones? Need a breath of tropical (or desert) air? Visit the Margaret C. Ferguson Greenhouses at Wellesley College, the most diverse collection of plants under glass in the greater Boston area.
Book Edited by Wellesley Professor Unites Scholars and Theatre Professionals
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Wellesley Professor of English Yu Jin Ko recently co-edited Shakespeare’s Sense of Character: On the Page and from the Stage, with an introduction by Ko and essays from scholars and dramatists.

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