November
WHACK Hackathon Combines Innovation and Social Good
At the WHACK Hackathon in October, 80 participants came to Wellesley from colleges and universities along the East Coast to develop projects focused on education, accessibility, and health and wellness.
Wellesley Alumnae Give in Many Ways
On Giving Tuesday, Wellesley honors the many ways alumnae support the College’s mission and extend the Wellesley community around the globe.
Spotlight on Teaching: Innovative Use of Video in the Classroom
Wellesley professors “talk shop” about how they use video to expand their classrooms and engage students.
Because of Bias, and Beyond: Election 2016
A teach-in happens outside of normal class hours to bring students, faculty, and staff together to discuss topics related to current events. Wellesley's November 18 teach-in addressed issues of bias raised by the 2016 presidential election.
Wildlife at Wellesley
As the weather turns colder and the natural world prepares for winter, Wellesley features some of the campus wildlife that are spending the Thanksgiving holiday at “home” on campus.
Faculty Engage the Wellesley Community with Post-Election Questions
With an interdisciplinary teach-in and expert panels, Wellesley faculty offer post-election insight and analysis.
Wellesley Professor Pens Post-Election Op-Ed about Being an Immigrant and Finding Hope in His Students
WBUR’s Cognoscenti publishes Ismar Volić’s op-ed about his reaction to Wellesley’s election watch event and how his students have provided post-election assurance to him as an emigrant from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Town Hall Meeting Addresses Wellesley’s Admission and Aid Policies for Undocumented Students
Joy St. John, dean of admission and financial aid, held a town hall meeting to provide information and solicit feedback from the community about Wellesley’s admission and aid policies for undocumented students.
Wellesley and Babson Students Join Forces to Stand Against Hate
Wellesley students, in collaboration with students from Babson College, organized a solidarity walk to “take a stand against hate rhetoric and hate crimes.”
The New York Times Publishes President Johnson's “What Wellesley Stands For”
The New York Times published a letter to the editor by President Paula A. Johnson, penned in response to a Times article on hostile acts on college campuses.
Wellesley Faculty and Staff Make a Statement Against Aggression
We intend to reject this hate by committing ourselves to the support of all Wellesley students, and to sustaining an ongoing dialogue about how to keep our campus a place of justice, inclusion, and striving for clarity.
On Veterans Day, One Alumna Shares Her Story
Nancy Brothers DS ’16, who is serving in the Air Force in Afghanistan, explains how life lessons she learned from Wellesley friends have made her a stronger person and a better leader.
The Wellesley Community Walks for Peace
Wellesley students, faculty, and staff came together in a peace walk across campus, ending in community time at Lake Waban.
Wellesley Joins National Conversation about Public Education with Annual Diane Silvers Ravitch Class of ’60 Lecture
Wellesley hosted Pasi Sahlberg, noted Finnish academic, author, and education reformer, to speak on the intricacies of American education reform as part of this year’s Diane Silvers Ravitch Class of ’60 Lecture.
Wellesley Gathers to Share a Moment in U.S. History
Momentum Builds at Wellesley for the Presidential Election
Wellesley’s campus is enlivened by events and activities inspired by the 2016 presidential election.
Wellesley Announces a Partnership with Universia
Wellesley and Universia, a network of 1,401 Ibero-American universities in 23 countries, have agreed to share resources, beginning with 10 hour-long Albright talks that will be translated into Spanish and Portuguese.
Amazon’s “Good Girls Revolt” Highlights Nora Ephron ’62 and Her Role as a Leader for Women in Journalism
A new Amazon dramatic series about women breaking barriers in journalism in the 1960s features Nora Ephron ’62.
Wellesley Offers New Interdisciplinary Minor in Comparative Race and Ethnicity
Wellesley’s new interdisciplinary minor in Comparative Race and Ethnicity will help students understand and analyze racial/ethnic dynamics around the world and throughout history.
Prospective Students Experience Life at the College During Discover Wellesley Weekend
Discover Wellesley Weekend gives prospective students a taste of College life. This year’s October event provided 140 travel grants for students from underrepresented groups.