February
Spotlight on Teaching: That's What She Said
Students take funny women seriously in a new Theatre studies course examining the role played by comedic pioneers in shaping American culture over the last century.
"Three Reasons to Affirm Free Speech," a Lecture by Steven Pinker
Harvard Professor Steven Pinker, one of the world’s most influential writers on the nature of language and the human mind, visits Wellesley as part of the Freedom Project Speaker Series for a lecture titled "Three Reasons to Affirm Free Speech."
Wellesley Faculty Member Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Opera Recording
Wellesley faculty member Aaron Sheehan accepted a GRAMMY Award for Best Opera Recording in honor of the Boston Early Music Festival's recording of a 17th-century opera in which he played the starring role.
The Eye of the Beholder: Wellesley's Bevil Conway Speaks to Press about Viral Color Controversy
Black and blue, or gold and white? Wellesley's Bevil Conway offers insight to WIRED and The Guardian about the color controversy a single dress has sparked on social media.
Wellesley Celebrates Black History Month
In February, Wellesley joins communities around the nation in celebrating Black History Month through myriad events, lectures, and community discussions.
Holiday House Publishes Children's Book By Wellesley Professor
Written by Wellesley's Susan Lynn Meyer, New Shoes tells the story of an African-American girl who fights back against discrimination.
Professor Hahrie Han Speaks with The New York Times Blog The UpShot
Professor Hahrie Han spoke with The UpShot, a New York Times blog, for story exploring why Democrats continue to have more success than Republicans when it comes to online fundraising.
Dr. Kwan Kew Lai ‘74: Non Ministrari sed Ministrare
Dr. Kwan Kew Lai ‘74 embodies Wellesley’s motto, Non Ministrari sed Ministrare (Not to be ministered unto but to minister). She is currently in West Africa for the second time helping patients with Ebola.
Wellesley Women Make Great Secretaries... of State!
A Twitter exchange between Madeleine Albright ‘59 and Hillary Clinton ‘69 highlighted a well-known fact about graduates of Wellesley College.
Engaging with the Power of the Theater
A new humanities initiative brings three courses into conversation with each other. From classical studies to French literature and European history, professors Brook, Bilis, and Grote will bring their classes together for performances, readings, and discussions about the transformative power of the theater.
Wellesley Professors Cast Their Oscar Votes
Professors from many disciplines study and teach film in the course of their work at Wellesley. Here faculty from cinema and media studies, women’s and gender studies, English, and music weigh in on films they thought worthy of notice in the last year.
Wellesley Professor Awarded Inaugural Arcus/Places Prize
Professor Alice T. Friedman’s article Queer Old Things shows how Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein constructed a public image that challenged accepted gender roles.
Wellesley Professor Guest Judges Japanese Game Show
Robert Goree, assistant professor of East Asian languages and cultures, served as a guest judge on the Japanese gameshow Sushi Time when it came to film in Boston this fall.
Three to Be Honored at 2015 Alumnae Achievement Awards Ceremony
A ceremony and reception honoring Suzanne Ciani ’68, Jean Kilbourne ’64, and Nancy Kornblith Kopp ’65, recipients of the 2015 Alumnae Achievement Awards, takes place Thursday, February 12, 2015, starting at 5:30 PM.
Bringing Pendleton West Renovation Project to Life
Mock-up panels of a proposed exterior finish for the Pendleton West renovation project offer a sneak peek of what the building may look like when it is completed. A reimagined Pendleton West will provide greater opportunities for students, faculty, and staff engaging with the arts.
Enjoy a Break from Winter Weather at the Margaret C. Ferguson Greenhouses
There may only be a few plants peeking through the snow outside right now, but there are plenty to be seen indoors in the Margaret C. Ferguson Greenhouses.
Fellowship Winner Knows Education Is a Civil Right
Faith Fells ’15 is one of eight Fellows selected for the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color. Fellows are nominated and chosen through a competitive selection process.
Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse Reopens with Community Celebration
Wellesley celebrates the re-opening of the Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse this weekend after months of extensive renovations. The renovated facilities include a brand-new 4,600-square-foot Fitness Center.
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Spring 2015
A newly heightened focus on Middle Eastern artists has been intensifying among institutions, collectors, curators, scholars and patrons alike. Parviz Tanavoli’s art exists at the center of the attention, and that extraordinary art is now featured at the Davis Museum as part of an exciting new season of exhibitions.
Wellesley College Closed Monday
Wellesley College will be closed on Monday, February 9 due to the snowstorm.