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A year post-election, Obama’s progress met with mixed reviews on-campus

With an historic election and ten months in office behind their new president, Americans are discussing how much of Obama’s work has been concrete action and how much has just been talk.

 

 

Famed political analyst Bay Buchanan invited to talk women in the political workplace

Drawing on personal experiences as a Reagan campaign veteran and conservative commentator, notable Republican political analyst Angela “Bay” Buchanan was armed with advice for women on how to come out on top, whether it’s in office politics or political office.

North Korean activist presses for student involvement

Suzanne Scholte says North Korean defectors need Wellesley students' help.

Marsha Malinowski ’82 at Art Auction Panel

Alums at Christie's and Sotheby's hold art auction panel

Alums provide new angle on use of liberal arts degree

Art Auction Panel explored a lesser-known angle of the business world.

Professor investigates how language affects cognition

Psychology Professor Jennie Pyers was featured in the November issue of “Scientific American Mind” for her current research on the theory of mind and language proficiency.

Political Science Dept. hosts four guest lecturers in selection process for a tenure-track professor

Student input on candidate lectures aid faculty hiring process

Students gathered to hear lectures and contribute to the selection of the Political Science Department's new professor.

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Panel discusses transition of the global economy

Decline in panel attendance indicates economic recovery

The Economics department sponsored a panel discussion with Economics professors Philip Levine, Olga Shurchkov ’01, Eric Hilt, Akila Weerapana, and Joseph Joyce on the transition of the global economy.

Rotaract meets with Professor De Bres

Rotaract hosts discussion behind service

The usual lunchtime conversation took an interesting, meditative turn last Thursday, Nov. 29, when members of the campus community and Wellesley’s Rotaract chapter, led by Professor Helena de Bres, discussed the philosophy of service and impartiality.

First comprehensive LGBTQA survey results draw from 900 student responses

Results for a campus-wide survey conducted last spring, evaluating the College’s LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Allied students) services and programs, were just published through the Office of Institutional Research (OIR).

$11.8 million net budget deficit projected in five years

Administration faces dilemma between spending and investing

College still trying to cut down operating budget due to the decline of Wellesely College’s endowment last year.

Tanner

Global perspectives presented at Tanner

From Tanzania to North Korea, France to China, Wellesley women collectively gained a variety of perspectives this past summer. The Tanner Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 3, provided an opportunity for students to share their global experiences with the community.

Only three dorms open for Wintersession

Students forced to live on East Side this January

Students returning for winter session may find their residence halls locked and inaccessible this year. Due to budget cuts, all residence halls will be closed except for Bates, Freeman and McAfee.

CPLA Voter Registration 2009

CPLA holds inter-dorm voter registration competition to boost political participation

The Committee for Legislative and Political Action (CPLA) started a strong academic year with a week-long voter registration drive and other events celebrating youth activism

Self-scheduled exams to be self-administered

Registrar’s office re-examines self-scheduled exam procedure

Budget cuts and staff shortages have compelled the administration to overhaul the traditional examination system employed by the College.

Faculty panel focuses on current state of Russia

The Russian Studies program brought Russia into the sharp relief of a current events context with its annual presentation.

New bus schedule compromises service to Boston

Students feel the crunch of Senate schedule changes

The new Senate bus schedule has been the source of extra fees and headaches for Boston and Cambridge-bound Wellesley students.

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