Features

Women’s History Month Honored With ‘Fat Shame and Feminism’ Lecture

Prof. of American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies at Dickinson College, Dr. Amy Farrell, lectured on "Fat Shame and Feminism." She began her lecture by showing over 20 images of overweight women. The images conveyed a message that the women were silly, lazy and unattractive compared to thin women.
Students Explore Black Women’s Contributions in the Face of Discrimination

20 people gathered in Sarah’s Coffeehouse for the presentation of "19^th Century Black Women: Work, Freedom and Philanthropy." Three students who took the "Black Women in 19th Century America" class last semester prepared their presentation to celebrate Women’s History Month. Associate Prof. of History, Kay Ackerman coordinated the presentation on Feb. 28.
Fulton Farm Welcomes New Head Farmer Sarah Bay

Sarah Bay, the new college farmer, dresses the part in casual attire such as vests, cargos, and hiking boots. She is tall and has a big smile and says, "Spring is coming and during the spring break I’ll make fields ready to plan spring crops."
Hunger Banquet Whets Appetites All Around the World

Students and community guests draw tickets at random that assigned them to be in the upper, middle, or lower income class. Each ticket corresponded to a class-based meal and seating arrangement. Chaplain Rosie Magee and Dir. of Residence Life Sherri Sadowski held the Hunger Banquet on Thurs, Mar. 1 in Laird Hall.
ALLIES Educates, Entertains with "Sex and Candy" Rave

The ALLIES Club plans to entertain while educating students on safe sex with a “Sex and Candy Rave” on Fri, March 30 in the dining hall.
Students Broaden Historical Horizons in the U.K.

In The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer travels from London with a group of strangers to pilgrimage to Canterbury and visit the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket. Several prominent pilgrims each tell a tale of adventure on their journey. This January, nine students made a similar adventurous pilgrimage, led by Chaplain Rosie Magee and Dean of Students, Becky Hammell.
Smoke-Free Campus Aims to Support Environmental Sustainability

What began as an unfinished project under former President Lorna Edmundson, could become reality in the coming weeks. The college is aiming for a smoke-free campus.
First Campus Spirit Week Falls Short

Students stride across campus in make-shift super hero costumes with pillow cases pinned to their backs, gymnastics leotards, spandex and superman T-shirts. Others cause a spectacle with hair styled and colored outrageously. This year, for the first time, Wilson had a Spirit Week which lasted from Jan. 30 through Feb. 5.
Students Experience Muslim Mosque in Harrisburg, Pa

9/11, terror, war, women with faces covered by dark black veils…some Americans believe these words define the Muslim faith. To provide students with a more accurate understanding of what it means to be Muslim, Chaplain Rosie Magee and International Student advisor Paul Miller planned a trip to a Muslim mosque in Harrisburg.
Students' Gingerbread Houses Capture Magic of the Holidays

At one time or another you have probably imagined eating or living in a fantastical house made of cookies from the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. On Nov. 29, Chaplain Rosie Magee and members of Habitat for Humanity Club brought this magical idea to Wilson College.
Sexual Abuse Support Group Offers a Safe Community for Students
Evolutionary Primatologist Discusses Diversity in the Scientific Workforce

Evolutionary Primatologist Dr. Mary Blair, of the American Museum of Natural History, visited campus for scientific presentations and meetings on Nov. 14. Dr. Blair researches small primates, including Central American Squirrel Monkeys and Vietnamese Slow Lorises in countries like Costa Rica and Vietnam.
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates a "Build Day" to Threatened Bat Population

Wilson’s Habitat for Humanity chapter decided to reinterpret its meaning and sponsor their fall build day for the campus’s nocturnal neighbors: bats.
International Poetry Reading Brings Language to Life

Despite a snow storm in October, Prof. of Spanish, José Hernán Córdova hosted the International Multicultural Poetry Reading on Sat, Nov. 12 at 3:30pm in Norland Parlor. Several new international students from Pakistan, Thailand and Nepal, participated this year.
Postcards from the East: Korean Thanksgiving Ceremony Celebrates Ancestral Roots
Postcards from the East: Pakistani Student Looks Back at Life in the U.S.
Muhibbah Club Enriches and Entertains Community at Annual Sampler

On the evening of Sat, Nov. 5, the Muhibbah Club hosted their annual international dessert sampler in the Jensen Dining Hall. This year the theme was "All Around the World." Campus and community members alike were in attendance as Muhibbah Club members treated them to a night full of entertainment, sweet treats and cultural experience.
Students Explore Korean Culture During Study Abroad Info Session

BIP is a study abroad program in Seoul Women’s University, South Korea that takes place every summer. For four weeks, students stay in a dormitory, take classes in the morning and experience Korean culture such as cooking traditional Korean food and traveling to historic sites. Students interested in studying abroad gathered together for the Bahrom International Program (BIP) information session on Tues, Nov 1.
Jennings Chevrolet Visits Campus for 2012 Volt Demonstration

The Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid car, named "2011 Motor Trends Car of the Year" by Motor Trend magazine came to campus for a rousing demonstration.
New Science Lab Manager Hired to Help Students and Faculty

New Lab Manager Scott Stanley will assist faculty in a variety of ways. He will be responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining inventories on supplies, preparing and breaking down labs. He will also be responsible for helping to maintain safety and compliance with government regulations.
New Career Center Director Brings Digital Innovation to Career Seeking Strategies

Jay Pfeiffer, the newest member of the Office of Student Development as Director of Career Services at Wilson, brings with him a broad range of experience.
New Spanish TA Ready for New Adventures in the United States

Jaqueline Ramírez comes from Villa de Alvarez, Colima, a small city in Mexico. She has never lived away from her country. She decided to go abroad because of her future goals.
Office of Student Activities Introduces Two New Student Interns

This year the Office of Student Development chose two new interns for its student run branch called the Office of Student Activities (OSA). Internships are appointed on a yearly basis and their focus is to advance co-curricular life. The intern’s responsibilities include program planning, marketing and implementing workshops.
New Korean Restaurant Serves Up Spicy Flavors to Chambersburg

Korean Bulgogi House, a Korean restaurant, opened recently in Chambersburg, gives Wilson students a chance to enjoy exotic foods. The restaurant’s name is inspired by "Bulgogi," which is traditional Korean pork. Bulgogi is barbecued which has sweet flavor.
Cherished Assistant Dean of Students Returns after a Year Abroad

Rebecca Hammell, Asst. Dean of Students, returned after a year spent in England. For freshmen students, her name is unfamiliar but she is well known to upperclassmen.
Sarah Wilson Week 2011: a Collection of “ODD” Comm-oddities

Know Your “Wild” Wilson Terminology!
Students Accept the College’s “Challenge By Choice”

On Thurs, Aug. 25, freshman students participated in the off campus program “Challenge by Choice.” Students chose from arious activities: Athlete’s Teambuilding, Habitat for Humanity, Hike and Bike the C & O Canal, Canoeing and Sustainability.
All College Forums Details Changes on Campus; Library and Search for Vice President

On Tues, Sept. 6 about 175 students, faculty and staff gathered in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Center for the All College Forum. President Barbara Mistick announced the College surpassed its 45 million dollar Capital Campaign goals.
Sarah’s Operating As Temporary New Library

Students express frustration and disappointment about the temporary relocation of the John Stewart Memorial Library to Sarah’s Coffeehouse at the beginning of the fall semester.
Postcards from the East: "Give Me Your Money" and More Demands from New York City
BIO 270 "Tropical Ecology of Belize" Runs Inaugural Trip Over J-Term

The Biology Department offered a course "Tropical Ecology" to Belize during J-Term. Nine Wilson students and three alumnae accompanied Laura Altfeld, Asst. Prof. of Biology and Brad Engle, Assoc. Prof. of Biology, to Belize in Central America. Billboard Reporter, Alyse Lynch spoke with Dr. Altfeld about the trip.
Unclear Room Draw Policy Reveals Controversy Between Students and Residence Life
Many High School Students Ill Prepared for College
Archery Club Struggles to Survive without Funding

More Funding Requires More Student Participation

With tournament season on the horizon for fall, the Wilson College Archery Club ends the year low on funds to prepare for next year's busy competition season. The club currently receives no support from the college, in part because they have not registered with WCGA as a club.
Orr Forum 2010 Essay Contest Winners Explore "Modern Theology"

Ariel Carver, Davidson Mayer, and Krista Markstrom win the first, second, and third place Orr Forum 2010 Essay contest. The announcement came during the Academic Awards Banquet at the end of April.
Communication Office Announces James Butts as the New Digital Media Specialist

On Feb. 14, Wilson College's Communication Department announced James Butts as the Digital Media Specialist. His primary responsibility is maintaining the Wilson College website. He also designs electronic and print publications, photographs events and produces video projects.
Young Chinese Pianists Visit Wilson and Experience Chambersburg

On Wed, Feb. 23, a group of 33 Chinese guests came to Wilson College for a short visit. The Chinese visitors, including 16 young pianists aging 6 to 22 and their parents, spent a few days in San Francisco, Calif. for an international piano contest before visiting the east coast.
“Living on the Edge” Simulates Living Life Below the Poverty Level

Feed the family or pay the heating bill? Sell family heirlooms to pay this month's electricity bill or live in the dark? Many Americans thrown into poverty make these kinds of judgments each day to survive. Last month, over 70 participants lived for two hours on the edge of poverty. They faced those decisions that many face each day.
Wilson Celebrates Women's History Month with Student-Centered Events

On Tues, Mar. 8, President Barack Obama took time to recognize March as Women's History Month for the nation. Wilson College also found ways to showcase women's successes on campus during the month of March. Assoc. Prof. of Sociology and Director of the Women's Studies Program, Julie Raulli, says, "We want to look at the accomplishments throughout American history.
Muhibbah Dinner a Success, Resonates With the Theme of Unity

In Malaysia, one word that unites all its numerous races into a country is "Muhibbah," which means "unity" and "harmony."
Wilson Community Waits for the College's Next Step in Quest for Carbon Neutrality

According to information in the college's Climate Action Plan, since before 2000, Wilson began to develop positive environmental strategies. The longest ongoing program is the Richard Alsina Fulton Center for Sustainable Living (FCSL), which operates the on campus seven-acre Fulton Farm.
Chambersburg Cold Weather Drop-In Center Opens Opportunity for Togetherness

Chaplain Rosie Magee and four students from Wilson College completed a few hours of community service on Feb. 7 in Chambersburg by volunteering at the Chambersburg Cold Weather Drop-In Center.
Muhibbah Club Enjoys Winter Weather at Whitetail Ski Resort

The Muhibbah Club visited Whitetail Resort to enjoy skiing and snowboarding on Sat, Jan. 29. This was a social gathering for all the international students after their winter vacation. It also celebrated the addition of two new members to the club. It was the first official meeting of Muhibbah in the New Year.
Chaplaincy Sponsors Weekend Getaway

While the new semester is already hectic, the Chaplaincy is offering an opportunity to Wilson students and staff to "Get away from it all" for the weekend. The Chaplaincy is sponsoring a winter retreat to Washington DC.
New Online Archives Exhibit Will Celebrate the Holidays

Early this semester, the C. Elizabeth Boyd '33 Archives in Wilson College's Hankey Center opened an online exhibition on Arts Day. The exhibit featured drawings and paintings by Wilson alumnae from the 1870s through the 1980s. Currently, another online exhibit titled "Thanksgiving Dinner at Wilson College, Menus from 1887-1921" is on view.
Christmas Vespers Spreads Peace and Sentiment to the Cynical

The Chaplain's Office held this year's Christmas Vespers on Sun, Dec. 5 at 7:00pm in the Alumnae Chapel in Thompson Hall.

As usual, the Chaplain's Office decorated the chapel with a Christmas tree, ferns and candles. The service contained a traditional mixture of carols and Bible readings. The programs featured performances by the Choir and the College Organist, David Erickson.
Spanish Club Holds Multilingual Poetry Reading and Hopes More People Attend in the Future

The Spanish Club hosted the Multilingual Poetry Reading, followed by a bake sale, on Sun, Dec. 5 in the Allen Auditorium of Warfield Hall. Sponsored by the Spanish Department, the Spanish Club and the International Studies Club, the poetry reading takes place twice every year.
Visiting Math Professor Uncovers the Relationship between Math and Art

On Thurs, Nov. 11, Annalisa Crannell, professor of Mathematics at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., visited Wilson College and gave a public lecture.
Muhibbah Club Holds Annual International Dessert Sampler to Promote Peace and Celebrate Cultures

The Muhibbah Club held an international dessert sampler entitled "Every Piece Fits" on Sat, Nov. 6 in the Jensen Dining Hall. The members of Muhibbah Club offered four craft tables, two performances and several poetry readings as well as a variety of desserts from different countries.
Another "Battle of the Dorms" Planned for December Basketball Games

Wilson College students have a chance to participate in the second Battle of the Dorms in December. Battle of the Dorms is a contest between the five residential buildings and commuters. Every student who attends any Wilson basketball game from Dec. 4 through Dec. 11 have the opportunity to sign in at the sheet located at the admissions desk in the Field House and record arriving and leaving times.
Students and Donors Connect at Scholarship Dinner: Giving Is Healing

"This year's dinner was the best among all the ones I have been to thus far," says Teslote E. Tadesse '11. The Scholarship Appreciation Dinner that takes place every year in Wilson College drew together scholarship donors, scholarship representatives, faculty, staff, students and their families on Fri, Sept. 24 in the Jensen Dining Hall.
Lauriane Massin Joins Wilson as the French T.A.

This fall Wilson College welcomes Lauriane Massin as the new resident Fulbright Scholar and French Teaching Assistant. Massin works with Associate Prof. of French, Melanie Gregg.
Gallardo Brings New Awareness of Spain to Campus

Wilson College's new Spanish teacher assistant is Griselda Yasmin Gonzalez Gallardo or Gris for short. Wilson College chose Gris, through her country's foreign language program, the International Education Foreign Language.
Campus Habitat Chapter Brings Together Fashion and Fundraising

If New Yorkers enjoy Fashion Week, Wilson has its own fashion "night." This year, Wilson's Habitat for Humanity campus chapter held a fashion show and auction on Sat, Oct. 16 in Laird Hall's Patterson Lounge.
For International Students, Lou Never Slows Down
FACULTY PROFILE: Odrun Stevens

Unorthodox Math Professor Defies Stereotype
FACULTY PROFILE: Annette Gavin

No-Nonsense Gavin is Hearbeat of Wilson Dressage
FACULTY PROFILE: Professor John Elia

Prof. John Elia: Hooked on Philosophy
Halloween Heard 'Round the World

Despite its national popularity, Halloween is not in fact an international holiday. The Halloween celebrated today in America originated from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain. This festival occurred after the end of the harvesting season. During this time the community would examine how much they had harvested that year and begin their preparations for winter. On Oct. 31, the ancient Gaels believed that the borders between the living world and the spirit world would intertwine so that the dead could come back to life, wreck havoc on the people and spoil their crops.
Harvest 'til Hibernation: Fulton Farm Prepares for Winter

As the rest of Wilson College campus returns for a new school year, the Fulton Farm begins to think about spring 2011.
FACULTY PROFILE: Professor Xiangjing Wei

New Asst. Prof. Xiangjing Wei Brings Fresh Insight to Economics
Sound Off! Wilson: How Do You Feel About the New Parking Policy?
Wilson Students Visit Gotemba, Japan to Celebrate Chambersburg's Sister City

Three Wilson students, together with Dean of Students Carolyn Perkins, went to Gotemba, Japan from Aug. 4 to 10 this past summer.
Wilson Delegation Makes Fruitful Visit in China and Korea Over Summer Semester

Early in June, President Lorna Duphiney Edmundson and six administrators and faculty went on a study tour to China and South Korea.
Confidence Campaign Inches Closer to Objective
Collapse of Honey Bee Colonies May Cause Serious Health and Economic Issues in Pennsylvania
Wilson “Leeds” Franklin County into a future with more environmentally responsible buildings
Valencia and Goss win the Hopkins Writing Prize for 2010

The English and Mass Communication Department find difficulty in naming one Joanne Harrison Hopkins Prize winner for 2010. Instead, they bestow two awards.
Wilson's Student Research Day 2010 Merits Attention

Student Research Day was a new Wilson experiment that featured more than just seniors in 2010. The afternoon also featured students from Exercise and Sports Science, Economics, Biology, Sociology, Mass Communication and more, and preceded the evening's Academic Awards Banquet. Can the findings be replicated in 2011?
Wilson VMT Club hopes to donate hundreds of dollars to local animal shelter
Accepted Students Take a Look at Future Wilson Life During Premiere Weekend

Approximately 62 students attended this year's Premiere Weekend on March 26 and 27. These attendees were accepted to Wilson for the class of 2014, and came to Wilson for the weekend to see what life would be like if they came to live on the campus in the Fall of 2010.