November
Spotlight on Teaching: AMST 238 Explores “America’s Forgotten War” Through Oral Histories
A collection of interviews conducted by students will be featured in an exhibit called Stories from the Forgotten War: Korean War Oral History.
Student Celebrations Mark Diwali 2015
Today is Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most well known South Asian religious festivals. It gets its name from the row of clay lamps (or deepa) that people light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects people from spiritual darkness.
Student Leads Effort To Reduce Science Center Disposable Water Bottle Use
Annie Roth Blumfield '17 wrote a grant proposal for three new hydration stations in the Science Center, which will reduce the center's use of disposable water bottles.
Fall 2015 Kenner Lecture
Wendy R. Sherman, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and the lead U.S. negotiator in the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran, will deliver the Fall 2015 Hyunja Laskin ’88 and Jeffrey Kenner Lecture on Monday, November 16.
The Wellesley Effect: Vivian Pinn ‘62
As we observe the Thanksgiving holiday, we share excerpts from the first in a series of inspiring remarks from Wellesley alumnae from speeches and talks given during the launch of Wellesley's Campaign to celebrate, strengthen, and advance the Wellesley Effect.
Research Shows Math Education Is Important for Financial Literacy
Amidst a growing need for financial literacy for teens, research by Kartini Shastry, assistant professor of economics, and colleagues suggests more math could be the solution.
Marion Underwood '86 Speaks with CNN for Special Report on Teen's Use of Social Media
Marion Underwood '86 is one of the nation’s foremost experts on how adolescents use social media. She joined CNN’s Anderson Cooper for a special report, "#Being13: Inside the Secret World of Teens."
Academic Versatility on Display
Leila Elabbady '16 and Zena Chantila '16, both neuroscience majors, spent a recent morning presenting to middle school students on Egyptian and Lebanese culture, and that afternoon dissecting sheep brains with fifth graders.
Citizen-Scientist Partnership Studies Lead Levels in ‘Urban Fruit’
Dan Brabander, professor of geosciences, and students worked with a community group to study lead levels in fruit harvested in urban settings around Boston. Their results have surprising practical health applications.
Six Students Named Daniels Fellows For 2015
Six seniors have received Daniels Fellowships for 2015. This year's Daniels Fellows will pursue dream projects ranging from Family History to Climate Change.
Racism, Social Justice, In The Forefront of Campus and National Conversations
A day of marches, panels, and gatherings on campus brought the campus community together to confront and address issues from racism to global terrorism
New York Wellesley Club Celebrates 125th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 14, the New York Wellesley Club marked its 125th year with a celebration that brought together more than 400 alumnae.
Coming Together as a Community
We are all deeply saddened, shocked, and impacted by the recent violence throughout the world.
Newhouse Distinguished Thinkers Program Welcomes Sir Salman Rushdie
Sir Salman Rushdie visits campus as part of The Newhouse Center for the Humanities’ newly launched Distinguished Thinkers Program.
Professor’s Research on Museums and Diversity Receives Praise in New York Times
Museums must embrace diversity if they are to survive and thrive, according to Peggy Levitt, chair and professor of sociology. Her work was recently praised by a respected New York Times art critic.
Wellesley Celebrates GIS Day and Women in Mapmaking
A map compiled by Agnes Holbrook, Class of 1892, is on display as part of a new Boston Public Library exhibit showcasing 500 years of women in cartography.
Wellesley Alumnae In The Education Field
Wellesley encourages students to use what they learn on campus to improve their communities and make a difference; many follow this charge back to classrooms and other educational programs as teachers or administrators.
Professor Michael Jeffries on Politics, Race, and Culture
Major news outlets recently called on Wellesley Professor, Michael Jeffries, to shed light on the complicated intersections of politics, race, and culture.
Faculty In Their Creative Lives
For many members of the Wellesley faculty, creative pursuits outside of the classroom provide personal and professional enrichment.