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A Whaler’s Life for Me: Interning at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

Sarah Hartshorn Hilton, Class of 2016, spent the summer of 2013 as an Education Intern at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, supported by a Caroline…

Writing Research as Process: Designing Assignments to Enhance Exploration and Critical Thought

Molly McGillicuddy, Visiting Instructor of English discusses “scaffolding” of assignments in a way that validates and emphasizes the process. Thurs., March 20th at 12:30 pm.…

“Reading (and Writing) Toni Morrison’s HOME”

Assoc. Prof. of English Shawn Christian presents the next Faculty Lunch Talk on Tues., March 18th at 12:30 in PDR. All are welcome to attend.…

Eli Flies High

Philosophy alum, Eli Mazzola ’09, is featured in the Winter 2014 issue of the Wheaton Quarterly.

The Philosophy Club discusses The Matrix

On Thursday, February 20th, members of the Philosophy Club met to discuss the philosophical themes of the film, The Matrix.

Poetry, Philosophy, and Baseball

Robert Pinsky, former Poet Laureate of the United States and author of “The Night Game,” among other poems, talks with Stephen Mathis, Associate Professor of…

Wrap Doll Making Workshop

March 6, 2014 Debra Britt and Tamara Mattison, co-founders of The National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture will facilitate a doll making workshop,…

The Observant Eye

March 5–April 15, 2014 Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts

A Conversation with Marilyn Nelson, Kirsten Greenidge, and Mat Johnson, moderated by Valerie Linson

March 26, 2014 The artists will discuss the role of African American history and culture in their poetry, plays, and novels. Ms. Linson is the…

Living Sociology

Knapton Hall was my favorite building when I started at Wheaton.

An Obeast Walks into a Museum:

The Politics of Fat Oppression, Performing the Other and Museum Display in Rachel Herrick’s Museum for Obeast Conservation Studies. Assist. Visiting Prof. of Art History…

Readings by the Writers: Kirsten Greenidge, Mat Johnson & Marilyn Nelson

March 25, 2014 Kirsten Greenidge (The Luck of the Irish), Mat Johnson (Pym), and Marilyn Nelson (The Fields of Praise) read from their poetry, plays,…