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  1. 2 hours ago

    “Gaining a greater knowledge of Black girlhood studies helped me understand others around me and engage in self-reflective inquiry..." Vei Vei Thomas ’21 on working with researcher LaShawnda Lindsay at the Wellesley Centers for Women.

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    3 hours ago

    2018 US Olympian Clare Egan '10 founded the Ski Club but that is only part of her biathlon story. As she competes on the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon tour, hear Egan share her biathlon story in 's latest Heartbeat Podcast. |

    Listen and enjoy is so much fun to spend an hour with!
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  3. Dec 10

    On this day in 1946, Emily Greene Balch, a Wellesley faculty member for 22 years, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong work of disarmament and peace. Read how Balch inspired another alum to help create the Wellesley Peace Studies Program:

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  4. Dec 9

    Professor Heather Mattila & a team of scientists are the first to have observed Asian honey bees forage for animal dung, carry it home and apply it to the entrance of their nests in order to protect themselves against giant "murder" hornets.

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    Dec 9

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  6. Dec 9

    Why is "COVID diplomacy" important for the future of US-North Korea relations, for reining in 's nuclear program, and for global health in general? From prof. and Dr. Kee B. Park : .

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  7. Dec 7

    ICYMI: Jamie Cumby ’11, Assistant Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts in the History of Science collection at Linda Hall, was highlighted as a Bright Young Librarian in

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  8. Dec 7

    “Every student should feel confident when tackling the college application process. Lack of information, resources, and support should not be a barrier to higher education.” —Cielo Villa ’12, founder of Road to Uni.

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  9. Dec 3

    "December finishers, you are exceptional. You reached the same goal as previous classes, but you have done so during a pandemic. Take a moment to let that sink in." and others celebrated seniors graduating in December.

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    Dec 3

    Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics operations at the Keohane Sports Center will come to a conclusion for Term 2 as of 6:00 PM ET on Friday, December 4, 2020. The building will remain closed until the start of Term 3. 🔗 |

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    Dec 2

    "I’m proud to have made contributions to our understanding of employment and women’s health " reflects on her 35-year career at WCW and .

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  12. Dec 3

    Congratulations to Patrice Caldwell ’15! She was named one of 30 Under 30 in the media category!

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  13. Dec 2

    "All Americans are suffering from the stress of a global pandemic, but for college students, a perfect storm has converged." in on the importance of making mental health care accessible to students.

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  14. Dec 2

    At the , Stephanie Song ’19 is researching the vaginal microbiome to learn if any microbial biomarkers might be linked to diseases, such as ovarian cancer. She hopes to contribute to improving women’s health and to decreasing health disparities.

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    Dec 2

    Do you think they’d let me keep the Wellesley hard hat? Just to wear around? Never know when glass ceilings might be shattering nearby, etc

    Lisa wears a W hard hat in the Science Center construction zone
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    Dec 2

    Clarissa Scott Delany (Class of 2023) was an avid athlete, she was the first Black student to receive a varsity letter at for hockey. "Seed to Harvest" features Delany’s poem “Joy”

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    Dec 2

    I say this all the time, but I don't think I would be in tech had I not gone to a historically women's college. I wasn't "girl in CS class" but instead "one of the prospective CS majors surrounded by people who also looked like me". Forever grateful for that experience.

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    Dec 2

    Congratulations to Professor Greene, the first Black tenured art history professor at Wellesley!! (Here’s a profile we ran of her in 2016: )

    New title. Who dis? Nikki A. Greene, Associate Professor of Art! 💁🏾‍♀️ The *first* TENURED Art History Professor in the Art Department in its century-long history! I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams!!! 👩🏾‍🏫🙏🏿💃🏾
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    Dec 1

    Today is , please consider supporting the Davis Museum! Your membership helps us continue our mission of excellence and inclusion by sharing the arts with the community and beyond. Thank you! ⁣

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    Dec 1

    Alum magazine editors on class notes deadline day

    Sue Sylvester from Glee meme; Sue stares menacingly with subtitles reading "I am going to create a [community] that is so [connected]"
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