February Sesquicentennial Calendar of Events Tia Blassingame Exhibition February–June Cooley Gallery, John Stewart Memorial Library Experience the wonders of Tia Blassingame, printmaker/book artist. Blassingame is an assistant professor of book arts at Scripps College. While she is an artist and educator who initially got her start in architecture, her work now focuses on printmaking and letterpress, producing beautiful works with a clear vision and a commitment to the research that informs her more historical pieces. Saturday Information Session Feb. 1, 9:45 a.m. arrival/registration Office of Admissions, Norland Hall In this day for prospective students, those interested in learning more about Wilson and all it has to offer will have a chance to tour campus, meet with our admissions and financial aid teams and more. Visit wilson.edu/visit for details and to register. Taylor 2 Dance Company Special Performance Feb. 21 Capitol Theatre Wilson College welcomes the Taylor 2 Dance Company to the Capitol Theatre in downtown Chambersburg for a special performance to mark the College’s Sesquicentennial. Taylor 2 is a part of the greater Paul Taylor Dance Company of New York and was established to ensure performances could be seen by audiences all over the world, regardless of economic considerations and the logistical limitations of nontraditional venues. The dance company has traveled the globe many times, garnered international acclaim and won numerous awards. Contact the Capitol Theatre for tickets. Performing Arts Series: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Presented by the Cumberland Valley School of Music Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. Laird Hall Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding a golden ticket in five scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Adults $12; youth (6-16) $5; children under 6, as well as Wilson students/faculty/staff admitted free. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 717-262-2003 or visit wilson.edu/events. Saturday Information Session: STEM Degree Focus Feb. 29, 9:45 a.m. arrival/registration Office of Admissions, Norland Hall In this day for prospective students, those interested in learning about Wilson’s STEM degrees will have a chance to tour campus, meet with our admissions and financial aid teams and more. Specific information about our undergraduate degrees in biology, biochemistry, chemistry and environmental science will be shared. Visit wilson.edu/visit for details and to register.
