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December 2010
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Together for Quality Coaches Needed
December 15, 2010
Wheelock College's Aspire Institute is recruiting field coaches for Together for Quality, a new statewide collaboration designed to improve the quality of early education and out-of-schooltime programs.
November 2010
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Community Change Award
November 30, 2010
Wheelock Prof. Maya Honda honored by Community Change, Inc., for her work as a linguist and educator in support of indigenous language revitalization.
President Jenkins-Scott Featured in Two Publications
November 22, 2010
Wheelock President Jackie Jenkins-Scott recently co-authored an article about higher education in Haiti for the New England Journal of Higher Education and an article about the need for early education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for Mass High Tech.
Singapore and Beyond
November 17, 2010
Wheelock College unveiled a 20-year retrospective report chronicling our efforts in international education. The report commemorates 20 years of programmatic international partnerships that began with the launch of Wheelock's Singapore Master's program in 1991.
Prof. Levin Featured on NECN
November 17, 2010
Wheelock Professor Diane Levin and her book "So Sexy So Soon" were featured in a NECN report about the dangers posed by the sexualization of young children.
Cutaia Elected to Board
November 15, 2010
Wheelock College’s Director of Athletics and Sports-Based Initiatives, Diana Cutaia, was named to the board of Boston Centers for Youth and Families for the 2010-2011 year.
Boston Youth Sports Scan
November 12, 2010
Sports opportunities vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood in Boston, with more programs for boys than girls.
Wheelock to Collaborate with Dominica State College
November 04, 2010
Students from Dominica State College can complete their undergraduate studies at Wheelock under an agreement that also promotes the exchange of faculty and staff between the two institutions.
October 2010
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Peace Corps Master's Degree
October 26, 2010
The Peace Corps and Wheelock College announced a partnership that will give selected students the opportunity to combine Peace Corps service abroad with a master of science in educational studies.
Four New Coaches to Guide Wildcats
October 25, 2010
Wheelock's Athletics Department named four new head coaches for the 2010-2011 academic year, including the school's first women's lacrosse coach.
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Youth Symposium 2010
October 25, 2010
Wheelock hosted its second Youth Symposium on October 25. Legal scholar Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., and bestselling author and actor Hill Harper led a discussion about leadership and mentoring with 500 middle and high school students.
Wheelock Named Lead Community Center Partner
October 22, 2010
Wheelock and the City of Boston announced a partnership for the Mattapan neighborhood that will support academic achievement in young people, youth leadership and development, and offer programs supporting children and youth.
New Student/Faculty/Staff Exchange Agreement
October 15, 2010
A new exchange agreement between Wheelock and Institute of Technology of Sligo, Ireland, will create opportunities for a range of cooperation and collaboration, including joint research and student, faculty, and staff exchanges.
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New Balance Partnership
October 04, 2010
Wheelock’s Department of Athletics signed a three-year agreement with New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., that will provide various Wildcat programs with athletic footwear, equipment and apparel for training, practices and competitions.
September 2010
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September 23, 2010
Wheelock welcomed the new undergraduate class of 2014 over a rainy, windswept Labor Day weekend. This talented and enthusiastic group of students marks the largest incoming class in the College’s history, following a record-breaking number of admissions applications.
August 2010
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27 Student-Athletes Named to NECC Academic All-Conference Team
August 01, 2010
Distinction honors academic achievement
July 2010
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Professor Featured in Boston Globe's "G" Magazine and CNN
July 27, 2010
Gail Dines and her book, "Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality," are the focus
Professor Diane Levin interviewed for Living on Earth
July 23, 2010
Recently Professor Levin had a chance to talk about how best to discuss the Gulf oil spill with kids
Pilot Healthcare Academy Launched
July 22, 2010
New program tackles universal issue of healthcare services
Governor Appoints Wheelock Professor to Education Board
July 15, 2010
Eleonora Villegas-Reimers to serve on the Mass. Board of Early Education and Care
Wheelock in Boston Globe About Special Needs Education
July 11, 2010
VP Julie Wollman and grad student Alanna Marie Dias were quoted in recent article
New Autism minor to launch this fall
July 08, 2010
New interdisciplinary minor prepares students to help those affected by autism
June 2010
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New Traub Courtyard Provides Inviting Gathering Space
June 15, 2010
Dr. Jeri Traub was beloved faculty member in special education
May 2010
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Twilight movie star, Leah Clearwater, comes home to Wheelock
May 21, 2010
As the opening of the Twilight movie Eclipse approaches, actress Julia Jones will speak at the Wheelock Family Theatre about her life and work on the movie series.
Summer Registration Continues
May 14, 2010
Wheelock offers summer undergraduate and graduate courses and professional development institutes
New Report Aims to Reform Math and Science Achievement
May 05, 2010
Aspire Institute offers strategy for strengthening STEM education; local news outlets cite report
April 2010
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Wheelock Honors Artist David Bakalar for Sculpture Donation
April 29, 2010
Three outdoor sculptures enhance beauty of campus
Diane Levin Opposes Proposed K-12 Education Standards
April 28, 2010
Professor says standards contradict research
Wheelock Remembers Dr. Joan Bergstrom
April 15, 2010
Humanitarian, leader, educator, and author will be missed
Professor Defends Homework in Boston Globe
April 12, 2010
Bempechat says homework has a direct and positive influence on children's academic development
Wheelock President to Co-chair Massachusetts Women’s Summit
April 08, 2010
Annual event to focus on gender equity in the Commonwealth
Wheelock Faculty Featured in Theory into Practice Journal
April 08, 2010
Professors’ work selected for "Observation, Documentation, and Reflection to Create a Culture of Inquiry" issue
March 2010
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Wheelock Receives Federal Funding to Enhance Boston Public Schools
March 31, 2010
Wheelock is one of two colleges in Massachusetts selected to partner with the Boston Teacher Residency as part of a $15 million Teacher Quality Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Library Renovation Enhances Study & Research
March 22, 2010
Architectural through technological enhancement made to Wheelock’s information hub
Audacity to Dream
March 18, 2010
Wheelock was honored to host the 3rd Annual Audacity to Dream Peace Conference of young community leaders and professional athletes as a kickoff to the upcoming Audacity to Dream Basketball Tournament.
New Youth Development Fellowship Announced
March 17, 2010
Wheelock receives prestigious FAO Schwarz Family Foundation Fellowship grant
Boston Globe Editorial Lauds Wheelock's Faculty Diversity
March 08, 2010
Area Diversity Survey Shows Wheelock Well out Front.
Policy Talks Discuss K-12 Education Reform
March 01, 2010
Series to feature speakers from charters, pilots, and unions
February 2010
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Read Across America
February 22, 2010
On March 2nd, Join the Wheelock College Library as we Read Across America!
January 2010
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The Education of Black Male Youth
January 16, 2010
Education of Black Male Youth series concludes on February 11. Lecture to feature four noted speakers.
President Jenkins-Scott to speak at Temple Israel’s Annual Shabbat Service in honor of the Rev., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 04, 2010
Service to be held Friday, January 15 at 5:45 p.m.