2012 Stories

New View of Lake Waban: Bathymetric Style

A tool devised by Caroline Templeton '14, and used by Assistant Professor of Geosciences Katrin Monecke's Sedimentation class, created this map indicating Lake Waban consists of two sub-basins and a probable deepest point of 12.2 meters.

Professor Stephen Marini Discusses Nativity Symbols

New book by Pope Benedict says some commonly held beliefs about the Nativity story are false. Elisabeth Luce Moore Professor of Christian Studies Stephen Marini explored the use of symbols important to the Christian tradition with the Metrowest Daily News.

Wellesley College Receives Permanent Gift of Snelson Sculpture

Lynn Dixon Johnston ’64 and Robert F. Johnston’s gift—Mozart III, a sculpture by Kenneth Snelson—embodies values dear to Wellesley: dedicated, passionate inquiry and study and dialogue across disciplines.

Wellesley Econ Professors' New Books Cover Global Crises and International Development

Stanford Calderwood Professor of Economics David Lindauer and Professor of Economics Joseph Joyce each published key works in November, reflecting the department's impressive scope.

Parrandas Brings Latina Tradition to Wellesley

The Wellesley community has embraced Parrandas among Wellesley's annual traditions, without respect to cultural heritage. It kicks off December 11 at 5:00 p.m. in Tishman Commons.

Wellesley Upstage Presents "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Alexa Keegan '14 directs The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a hilarious musical production from Wellesley Upstage, the student theatre group at Wellesley College. Shows run December 7-9.

"Mosaic: Redefining Vintage Wellesley" Filled Tishman Commons

The exhibit, organized by Meredyth Grange '14 and subtitled A Photo Exhibit of Wellesley Students of Color from the 1920s-1980s, included approximately 100 photographs from the Wellesley College Archives.

Boston Schools to Implement WCW's Open Circle

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced Friday that Boston Public Schools will implement Open Circle—a social and emotional learning program developed and run out of the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College—with $1 million in funding from Partners HealthCare.

Spotlight on Teaching: Grimms' Fairy Tales and Beyond

In Assistant Professor of German Anjeana Hans' first year seminar (GER 130), students explore cultural history, children's literature, and critical techniques, expressing their learning in varied, creative ways.

2013-2014 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Nominees Named

The 2013-2014 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship nominees have been announced. Seniors Alice Choe, Carolyn Bonner Campbell,  Alyssa “Elle” Wibisono and Pratibha Chauhan are among 150 students who will compete for 40 fellowships.

Wellesley Scores Big at International Synthetic Biology Competition

At the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition, Wellesley won three awards in software design and received gold medals in both Regional and World Championship levels.

Happy Thanksgiving Break, Wellesley!

Autumn fun and a home-cooked dinner can offer a nice change of pace for hard-working students, even if they don't go home for the holiday: An Alumnae Association program matches students with local families for Thanksgiving.

Acclaimed Artist Lorraine O'Grady '55 Donates Papers to Wellesley

Internationally recognized artist and writer Lorraine O'Grady '55, whose piece "Sisters I-IV" is pictured here, visits Wellesley on November 15 to celebrate the opening of her archive to researchers around the world.

Four Seniors Awarded Daniels Fellowships

Fellowships for the academic year 2012-2013, in the amount of $3,000 each to pursue an original project, have been awarded to Carly Gayle, Megan Wilson, Christine Oh, and Andrea Kine.

Meet the Wellesley College Alumnae Network

Wellesley College graduates from every decade since the 1950s share stories of what the network gives them: connections, support, and confidence.

Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America: A Talk by Eboo Patel

On the day after the 2012 elections, Wellesley College in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves presents an important conversation on the future of religious pluralism in America, with one of the nation's leading visionaries on the topic.

Wellesley Student and Alum Co-Curate Political Cartoon Exhibit

Tanekwah Hinds ’15 and Ann H.  Sievers ’69, director of the University of St. Joseph Art Gallery in West Hartford, Conn., co-curated The Noise of Democracy: Thomas Nast and the Elections of 1872 and 1876, which runs through December 9.

Social Media Manipulation Can Affect Voter Decision Making

A new paper in the journal Science by Wellesley computer scientists Panagiotis T. Metaxas and Eni Mustafaraj looks at how manipulation of social media can affect perceptions of a candidate and compromise decision-making abilities among voters.

Happy Halloween from Wellesley's Bell Tower

Seasonal spookiness welcomed those who braved the spine-chilling climb to Wellesley's carillon, high up in Galen Stone Tower, on October 28. Ghostly decorations and creepy tunes (played live) rang out during the College Guild of Carilloneurs' Halloween Haunted Tower.

Fall Frenzy Weekend Gets Loud

Schneider Board of Governors and College Government host "the concert of the season" on October 27, with headliner Dragonette and The White Panda.

INSIGHTS ON THE 2012 ELECTIONS

Wellesley's world-class faculty are available to comment on the topics that matter most as we approach Election Day 2012 including issues relating to the presidential election, the Massachusetts senatorial race, and the contest for the Massachusetts 4th Congressional district.

Circles of Healing: Tibetan Sand Mandala Project

Six Tibetan Buddhist nuns are spending the week creating a sand mandala in the Houghton Chapel. Participate in this unique opportunity to share the cultural treasures of Tibet by visiting the chapel or tuning into a live stream of the event. 

Gabrielle Linnell '13: People Who Can't Even Vote

A short exchange between an audience member and usher at the Oct. 15 congressional debate had a big impact on one student in the audience. In a blog published by the Huffington Post, Gabrielle Linnell '13 makes a case for "The People Who Can't Even Vote."

All Things Considered: Wellesley Geoscientist on Urban Agriculture

The City of Boston stopped providing free compost to gardeners due to rising lead levels. Wellesley Geosciences Associate Professor Dan Brabander and his students are researching the origins of the lead. Brabander spoke with NPR’s All Things Considered about it.

Joseph Kennedy, Sean Bielat Debate at Wellesley College, Oct. 15

Joseph Kennedy III (D) and Sean Bielat (R), candidates for the Massachusetts 4th Congressional seat,  debate at Wellesley College on Monday, October 15 at 7:30 PM. The debate is co-sponsored by Wellesley College and the League of Women Voters.

October 10 Is Lake Day 2012 at Wellesley College

The Schneider Board of Governors hosts Lake Day 2012, “Greased Lightnin’,” on Wednesday afternoon. A much-loved Wellesley tradition, the exact date and theme of the day of fun and relaxation aren't revealed until the night before.

Wellesley Tops Schools of Its Size in Teach for America Corps

Erica Saldivar '12 is one of Wellesley's 21 graduates in the Teach for America corps, helping make Wellesley the leading source for Teach for America among small colleges.

Women's Health Among Topics Explored in WGBH 2012 Election Series

Boston's WGBH Radio spoke with Wellesley's Charlene Galarneau for perspective on women's health and abortion for "30 Issues in 30 Days," its series exploring what's at stake in the 2012 election.

Joseph Kennedy, Sean Bielat to Debate at Wellesley College

Wellesley College and the League of Women Voters are co-sponsoring the third debate in the closely-watched contest for the seat vacated by U.S. Representative Barney Frank in Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District. Candidates Sean Bielat and Joseph Kennedy III will debate at Wellesley College on October 15 at 7 PM.

Wellesley Senior Among World's Top Chess Players

Russian and philosophy major Anya Corke ’13 is a world class chess player. She represented England in the World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey, earlier this month.

Wellesley Joins MasterCard Foundation in Launch of $500 Million Scholarship Program

Wellesley College is one of 10 institutions partnering in this education initiative to provide talented, economically-disadvantaged students from developing countries with comprehensive support for secondary and university education.

Boston Globe Reviews Davis Museum Exhibit

The Davis's recently opened exhibit of photographs from its permanent collection, "A Generous Medium: Photography at Wellesley 1972-2012," has won admiring reviews from the Boston Globe's Mark Feeney, and from ArtDaily. The exhibit runs through December 12.

Wellesley Scientist's Study Sheds Light on Early Language Acquisition

A recent study co-authored by Sharon Gobes, assistant professor of neuroscience, published this week in Nature Neuroscience, reveals new information about regions of the brain used in early language acquisition in song birds.

Wellesley Economists’ Study Shows Recessions’ Adverse Health Effects

A new study by Wellesley economists Phillip Levine, Courtney Coile, and Robin McKnight—subject of a recent U.S. News & World Report story—shows recession’s toll on older workers’ health, and that Social Security and Medicare go far beyond protecting current retirees.

Recessions Can Take up to Three Years Off Older Workers’ Lives, But Medicare and Social Security Can Help

A new study by Wellesley economists shows the recession’s toll on the health of older workers, and that Social Security and Medicare benefits go far beyond protecting current retirees. The findings were the subject of a story by U.S. News & World Report.

Wellesley College Among Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, as Ranked by US News & World Report

Wellesley again ranked 6th among liberal arts schools in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings for "Best Colleges" and, this year, 4th for "Best Value" among liberal arts colleges.

Author Sheryl WuDunn Speaks at Wellesley

Sheryl WuDunn wrote the bestselling book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, with husband Nicholas Kristof. The journalist, author, and business executive discusses her book in this year's Kenner Lecture.

Wellesley Celebrates Flower Sunday

September 9 was Flower Sunday at Wellesley College. This multifaith gathering of the community is the oldest tradition at Wellesley, dating back to 1875.

Wellesley Faculty Seen as Part of "Brain Trust"

President H. Kim Bottomly, Katharine Coman and A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Economics Phillip Levine, and Associate Professor of Neuroscience Marc Tetel (shown, with students), add to the region's concentration of intellectual firepower.

Classes Begin at Wellesley College

The academic year begins: Study groups form, new classmates and professors meet, fresh notebooks and computer files are opened, ideas start flying, and great conversations begin!

Wellesley Alum Takes National Stage at GOP National Convention

Janna Little Ryan '91, wife of Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, was introduced by her husband at the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Wednesday.

September Lectures Feature Major Thought Leaders: E.J. Dionne, Douglas Elmendorf and Sheryl WuDunn

In September, Wellesley welcomes Washington Post columnist, E.J. Dionne; Douglas Elmendorf, Head of U.S. Congressional Budget Office; and Sheryl WuDunn the first Asian-American author to win a Pulitzer Prize.

Graduates of 2012 Make a Difference in Diverse Roles and Locales

As we prepare to welcome all members of Wellesley’s class of 2016 to campus next week, we check in with the last “red class”—the recent graduates of the class of 2012—and find out what they are up to.

Author and Speaker Ira Trivedi '06 Reflects on Wellesley Experience

Recently interviewed by an India-based AOL publication, Trivedi spoke about her experiences and influences at Wellesley. She shared an expanded version of her interview with us.

Robert Paarlberg's Expertise Sought on California GMO Issue

Wellesley's Robert Paarlberg, the Betty Freyhof Johnson ’44 Professor of Political Science, spoke to Reuters about a ballot initiative to require labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

Professor Says New Fossils Support Theory That Early Humans Evolved from One Line

New fossils found in northern Kenya have rekindled debate over early human diversity. Wellesley’s Adam Van Arsdale told Scientific American the discovery offers more evidence for single lineage.

Love, Marriage, and Politics in North Korea

Kathy Moon, Edith Stix Wasserman Professor of Asian Studies and director of East Asian Studies at Wellesley, explains why recent news that leader Kim Jong-un is married should not have come as a surprise.

Q&A with Professor Selwyn Cudjoe

On topics from Usain Bolt to 19th-century literature, Wellesley's Selwyn Cudjoe, the Margaret E. Deffenbaugh and LeRoy T. Carlson Professor in Comparative Literature and Professor of Africana Studies, contributes regularly to public discourse about the Caribbean and the larger world.

Astronomy Professor Wes Watters Uses Mars Rover Data in Classes and Research

Earlier this week, NASA scientists celebrated the landing of the Mars rover Curiosity. The data it collects may play a role in some Wellesley College astronomy classrooms and labs this school year.

Students Present Summer Research Results

Wellesley's Summer Research Program, with 135 student researchers, wrapped up last week with Summer Research Poster Session 2012, featuring 97 presentions in the Science Center.

USA Today Talks to Eni Mustafaraj on Twitter's Political Index

Eni Mustafaraj, Norma Wilentz Hess Fellow in Computer Science at Wellesley, explained problems in relying on tools such as the "Twindex" to analyze human behavior.

Barbara Beatty Edits Special Issue of Teachers College Record

Barbara Beatty, professor and chair of Wellesley's Department of Education, gives an overview of "compensatory education," and why now might be a good time to examine its history.

Wellesley Marks 10,000 Likes on Facebook

Wellesley College's main Facebook site this week surpassed 10,000 likes, the measure comparable to "friends" for an organization's page. That number has nearly doubled since January 2011.

Wellesley Salutes Summer with Yoga on the Quad

An outdoor yoga class to celebrate the solstice on Wellesley's Academic Quad has been so popular, it's being repeated Wednesdays at 12:15 throughout the summer.

Guatemalan STD Study Will Not Go to Trial

In 2010, Susan Reverby, Marion Butler McLean Professor in the History of Ideas, uncovered a 1940s U.S. syphilis study done in Guatemala. In June, a federal court dismissed a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of those affected by the experiments.

President Bottomly Joins The Huffington Post College Blog

Wellesley College President H. Kim Bottomly joins The Huffington Post College Blog as a regular contributor. A recent post reflected on the student debt crisis that public institutions in the U.S. are facing.

Like human speech, birdsong is governed by left-brain activity

What do human babies and baby birds have in common? According to a study co-authored by neuroscience professor Sharon Gobes, more than you might think.

"Swim" by Lynn Sherr '62 Examines Humans' Love of Water

Journalist and author Lynn Sherr '62 combines notes from her training for a race across the Hellespont with the history, legend, fashion, and science of swimming in a celebratory book.

What The Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Health Reform Means for Voters

Hahrie Han, Knafel Assistant Professor in the Social Sciences, says the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act is unlikely to change the minds of individual voters, but may energize the base of each party.

"Influential Bostonians on Influential Books" Includes Wellesley Professor

Soo Hong, assistant professor of education, was among 12 Bostonians selected for a special section of the Boston Globe to discuss a book that changed how they think about the world around them.

Madeleine Albright ’59 Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Wellesley graduate, former U.S. Secretary of State, author, speaker, and consultant received the highest civilian honor at the White House.

Three-College Collaboration Names New Director

Janice Yellin, professor of art history at Babson College, began her term as director of the Babson, Olin and Wellesley Three-College Collaboration on July 1. Yellin's major interest is in Egyptology and Meroitic studies.

Stowaway Scorpion Finds a Home at Wellesley College

A stowaway scorpion that made headlines this week has found a home in the lab of Wellesley's Dave Ellerby, associate professor of biological sciences.

Students and Grads Work on Museum Internships

Wellesley students join Davis Museum staff for 10 weeks of hands-on professional experience. The residential, paid internship gives them marketable skills and exposure to museum policies and practices.

Women in Public Service Institute Joins Woodrow Wilson Center

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars will become the permanent home of the Women in Public Service Project. Wellesley's Rangita de Silva de Alwis has been appointed Director of Women’s Leadership Initiatives at the Wilson Center.

Wellesley Summer Theatre Presents "And a Nightingale Sang"

A bittersweet comedy about life on Britain's WWII homefront with a quirky cast of lovable characters runs Thursday through Sunday in Wellesley's Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre.

Wellesley Researcher's Study Finds Shoes Tell Much about Us

Angela Bahns, assistant professor of psychology at Wellesley, studied how accurately subjects match shoes with traits of the shoes' owners. Shoes can clearly reveal wearers' age, sex and, more surprisingly, level of attachment anxiety.

Creating an Edible Ecosystem Garden

Kristina Jones, director of the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens and assistant professor of biological sciences, wrote about developing an "edible ecosystem" garden. The blog post appeared in The Huffington Post and other outlets.

WPS Institute at Wellesley Starts Strong

The 2012 Women in Public Service Institute delegates, joined by invited guests, alumnae, and the campus community in Alumnae Auditorium, cheered inspiring speeches from Madeleine Albright '59 and Hillary Clinton '69, and asked thoughtful—and newsmaking—questions.

Senior Profile: Magdalena Zebracka

Meet Maggie Zebracka '12, prize-winning writer, philosopher, and soon-to-be MFA candidate. Part of a series introducing some of this year's graduates.

Sustainability Murals at Wellesley and Babson

Murals created by students, faculty, and staff members from Wellesley and Babson depicts the colleges’ sustainability efforts. The colleges’ commitment to sustainable practices earned both schools a “Green Power Partner” designation from the EPA.

Dan Brabander in The Boston Globe on Lead Levels in Soil, Compost

For reasons unknown, the lead content in Boston’s once highly-sought after compost is at dangerously high levels. Wellesley’s Daniel Brabander, associate professor of geosciences, spoke with the Boston Globe about his work in tracking how lead gets introduced to soil.

Wellesley College Welcomes Returning Alumnae

For Reunion, Wellesley College Alumnae Association hosts a full weekend of faculty lectures, open houses, campus and building tours, class-specific programs, and the traditional parade of alums—from Class of 1952 to Class of 2007—to Alumnae Hall.

Professor Emeritus Marshall Goldman Endows Economics Professorship

With a generous gift, Professor Goldman and his wife, Merle, established The Marshall I. Goldman Endowed Professorship Fund this year. Kristin Butcher ’86 has been named the first Marshall I. Goldman Professor.

Commencement Day

Live orchestra, colorful paraphernalia, fun Nerdland stickers and pennants in support of Commencement speaker Melissa Harris-Perry, a lack of rain or broiling sun, enthusiastic graduates, and smiling families made May 25 a great day at Wellesley.

Senior Profile: Dominique Hazzard

Meet Dominique Hazzard '12, environmental studies major, activist, musician, and leader. Part of a series introducing some of this year's graduates.

Senior Profile: May-Elise Martinsen

Meet May-Elise Martinsen '12, music major, singer, composer, and ballroom dancer. Part of a series introducing some of this year's graduates (we wish we could present each and every one to you!).

Eight from Wellesley Receive Fulbright Scholar Recognition

The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is widely recognized as the most prestigious international exchange program in the world.

Architects of Campus Icons Win Awards

The architectural firm behind the Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center won the 2012 National Design Award from the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt; the architect of The Davis Museum won the 2012 Prince of Asturias Award in Spain.

Three Wellesley Sports in Post-Season Competition

Reading period and finals are drawing to a close, but due to their successes, three of Wellesley’s spring sports teams continue to compete in championship play!

Drop-In Knitting Group Creates Community as Well as Crafts

Incorporated into this reading period's agenda of stress-reducing activities, Knit for Peace meets each Tuesday, offering space for knitters of all levels to relax, share stories, work on projects, and build as well as serve a community.

Last Day of Classes for the Class of 2012

Seniors today wear their academic robes to classes and to participate in the 113-year tradition of Step Singing, where they will sing the Wellesley classics one last time as undergraduates.

Spotlight on Teaching: Michael Jeffries

In his American studies seminar, Assistant Professor Michael Jeffries uses study of hip-hop's elements—rapping, DJing, graffiti writing, and b-boying—as an avenue to discuss issues in culture and politics.

Wellesley Student Radio Station Turns 70

WZLY, the nation's first all-women college radio station, has been Wellesley's radio station since April 1942. Originally titled WBS 730 AM, it is now at 91.5 FM. Listen in!

Blue Crew Wins NEWMAC Championship

For the second consecutive season, Wellesley College lay claim to the NEWMAC Rowing Championship. The Blue also won the Florence Smith Jope Cup by earning the most overall points during the regatta's four championship events.

Wellesley's 117th Annual Hoop Rolling

Hoop Rolling, one of the college's longest running traditions, took place on Saturday, April 21. Political science major Morgan McKinney '12 won this year's race. 

Solar Success at Wellesley College

Just one of Wellesley's sustainability initiatives, solar panels have generated 12,480-kilowatt hours of electricity since September 2010, sparing the environment CO2 emissions equivalent to the amount generated by 19,915 miles of driving.

Clement Meadmore Sculpture Installed

Thanks to the generosity of Bob and Lynn Johnston '64, the massive outdoor sculpture Upsurge, by internationally renowned sculptor Clement Meadmore, was installed at Wellesley College on April 13.

Screams and Social Media Support Boston Marathon Runners

Hayley Lenahan ’12  helped put a modern twist on a years-old Wellesley tradition by creating a way for Boston Marathon runners to request Scream Tunnel signs through social media.

Research by Assistant Professor Angela Bahns Cited in The Wall Street Journal

Research by Angela Bahns, assistant professor of psychology, was cited in a Wall Street Journal article about "groupthink" and a concept social scientists call the "similarity-attraction effect."

Econ Professor in Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors List

With teaching talents long known to Wellesley students, faculty, and leadership, economics professor Akila Weerapana is highlighted by The Princeton Review.

New Stained Glass Window Installed In Houghton Chapel

One of six new windows created as part of the final phase of the Houghton Chapel restoration and renovation project was installed in the chapel this week.

Blogger Phil Yu Speaks on the Power of Social Media

Phil Yu's immensely popular blog, Angry Asian Man, observes issues of culture, racism, and media portrayal of Asians with satire and wit. His April 4 talk helps wrap up Asian Awareness Month events at Wellesley.

Music by Professor Martin Brody in Its World Premiere in Rome

A piece composed by Martin Brody, Wellesley’s Catherine Mills Davis Professor of Music, was presented in its world premiere at the American Academy in Rome in March.

2012 Commencement Speaker: Melissa Harris-Perry

Melissa Harris-Perry will address the 600 members of the Class of 2012 and families and friends at Wellesley College’s 134th Commencement Exercises Friday, May 25, 2012.

Elizabeth Gilmartin '12 Receives Watson Fellowship

Wellesley College senior Beth Gilmartin is one of 40 students nationwide to be awarded a prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for 2012-13.

Alumna Headlines Women in Comedy Festival

Wellesley alumna Wendy Liebman '83 headlines the fourth annual Women in Comedy Festival in Boston on Saturday, March 23. Liebman recently spoke with Boston.com about breaking into Boston's comedy scene.

Students Lead Poverty Challenge at Wellesley

Zoe Moyer '15 and Elizabeth Haynes '15 spearheaded "Live Below the Line," an initiative designed to raise awareness of global poverty. They led 63 students in a challenge to live on just $1.50 per day for food purchases for five days.

Linda Carli in The Atlantic on Women's Leadership

Linda Carli, senior lecturer in psychology, who coauthored a recent book titled Through the Labyrinth: The Truth About How Women Become Leaders , spoke with The Atlantic for an article on why women don't act more like men in the workplace.

With a French Accent Opens at The Davis

"With a French Accent," a groundbreaking collaboration between the Davis and the American Antiquarian Society, opens today at the Davis Museum with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The exhibit, which recently appeared onThe Boston Globe 's To Do List, will be on view from March 14 through June 3.

Wellesley Study Reveals Surprising Clues to Honey Bee Behavior

A novel study by Dr. Heather Mattila provides the first major insight into how honey bee colony health could be improved by genetic diversity -- which results from the highly promiscuous mating behavior of queens.

Professor Receives Prestigious Award from French Ministry of Education

Frances Malino, Sophia Moses Robison Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Wellesley College, has been named a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques in recognition of her outstanding academic research and teaching in French history.

Professor Examines "Truthiness in Digital Media" at Harvard Symposium

Panagiotis Metaxas, computer science professor and founder of Wellesley’s Media Arts and Sciences Program, presents at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society symposium, Truthiness in Digital Media. The event addresses propaganda and misinformation in new media.

Activist Helen Zia Delivers Asian Awareness Month Keynote Address

Second generation Chinese American author, journalist, activist, and Fulbright Scholar Helen Zia opened Wellesley's celebration of Asian Awareness month with a talk examining the progress of Asian American activism since the start the Asian American Civil Rights Movement in 1982.

Lucy Marcus '93 Among Top 50 "Most Influencial Execs on the Web"

Lucy Marcus '93 ranked 19th on the Reuters & Klout 50 list of “Most Influential Execs on the Web" and, in November, was recognized with the Thinkers 50 “Future Thinkers" award. Marcus has emerged as a leading voice on future-proofing boardrooms and companies around the world. 

Liberal Arts Learning in the Digital Age

Library & Technology Services presents the first in a series of symposia, Liberal Arts Learning in the Digital Age. Today Mala Radhakrishnan (chemistry), Orit Shaer (computer science), Brian Tjaden (computer science), and Michelle Ferreirae '13 discuss interdisciplinary science. Participate on campus at 4:00 pm in SCI 278 or via live stream.

Wellesley Wishes Kathryn Davis '28 a Happy 105th Birthday

Wellesley President H. Kim Bottomly and students from Wellesley’s a capella groups, including the international group Colour Is Music, sent a musical birthday greeting to alumna, benefactor, and trustee emerita Kathryn Davis '28, who celebrates her 105th birthday on February 25.

Wellesley Professor's Film Piracy Study Widely Cited

The Los Angeles Times, among many others, reported on findings by Assistant Professor of Economics Brett Danaher and a colleague from the University of Minnesota. Studying trends around BitTorrent file-sharing, they estimated that film piracy reduced international box office returns by 7 percent.

Wellesley Professor and Students Identify Promising Anti-Cancer Agent

In studying a plant compound shown to have anti-cancer properties, Dora Carrico-Moniz, assistant professor of chemistry at Wellesley, and her students have found a new compound that exhibits potent activity against pancreatic cancer cells. (In photo: Maria Jun '14, Carrico-Moniz.) 

Northeast Premiere of Radcliffe Bailey's Memory as Medicine Opens at The Davis

Radcliffe Bailey's "Memory as Medicine" exhibition will be on display at the Davis Museum February 15 through May 6. Bailey spoke to WBUR's Anthony Brooks from campus while installing his work.

Wellesley Celebrates 40 Years of Title IX

In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Wellesley College Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics hosts Title IX: 40 Years & Counting , a panel discussion featuring Kristine Lilly, Carol Stiff, Melissa Ludtke ’73, and more, on February 13. Free and open to the public.

President Bottomly Quoted on Women in Public Service

In a recent Women's Media Center article about the Women in Public Service Project, Wellesley President Kim Bottomly (2nd on left, with college presidents and Hillary Clinton '69) discussed the key role that leading women's colleges will play in increasing the number of women in public service.

Neuroscience Faculty Awarded $2.6 Million in Grants

Wellesley College neuroscience faculty members were awarded grants totalling more than $2.6 million in 2011, enabling unparalleled research opportunities for Wellesley students. In the last decade, neuroscience has become one of the most popular majors at Wellesley.

Spring Distinguished Writers Series Begins February 2

Renowned travel writer Pico Iyer launches The Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities 2012 Spring Distinguished Writers Series, reading from his newly released book, The Man Within My Head. Five more noted writers will come to Wellesley through April 10.

Madeleine Albright '59 on WBUR's Radio Boston

Madeleine Albright '59 spoke with WBUR's Radio Boston about women's rights, diplomacy, and breaking through the proverbial glass ceiling during a visit to campus in January. (Photo: Jessica Alpert, Radio Boston).

Wellesley Students Spend Wintersession Building in New Orleans

Seventeen Wellesley students traveled to New Orleans last week with leaders from the College's Center for Work and Service. They were there to build a home with Habitat for Humanity in an area still suffering from Hurricane Katrina devastation.

Wellesley Peace & Justice Studies Major Wins National Teaching Fellowship

Kamilah Welch '12 is one of 25 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.  

Boston Globe Features Bookstore Owned by Wellesley Professor

A Boston Globe  story profiled Associate Professor of Chemistry David Haines and his wife, Nancy. The Haineses are among the world’s largest dealers of books by and about Quakers. (Photo: Debee Tlumacki for The Boston Globe)

Lynn Sherr '63 Op-Ed in New York Times on 'America the Beautiful'

Lynn Sherr '63, broadcast journalist and author of America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation’s Favorite Song, takes issue with uninformed and inaccurate quoting of the anthem written by Wellesley professor Katharine Lee Bates in 1893.

Experts and Scholars Begin Third Albright Institute Wintersession

Forty young women will learn how to become effective world leaders this month at Wellesley’s Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs, which kicks off its Wintersession Program on January 4, 2012. The institute brings students into a hands-on world of policy-making.