Marchers make emphatic statement May 2, 2008
Wells College singers performed between speeches: the Whirligigs with two songs including, Lean on Me; Appointed, with two numbers; and Henry's 8, with No More Silence. No more silence, Rosa Grube said, That's the message we need to take with us tonight. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The farce of war Apr 18, 2008
A dynamic, humorous exploration of important and timely questions about the nature of war and its effect on our society will light up the Phipps Auditorium stage at Wells College on Friday evening ... Where: Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall, Wells College, Aurora. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Words about ‘Dogs' Apr 11, 2008
Wells College will feature award-winning novelist Helena Maria Viramontes as a guest speaker for the college's visiting writer series ... What: Wells College Visiting Writers Series featuring Helena Viramontes ... Where: Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall, Wells College. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells features late Ithaca artist's work Apr 6, 2008
A memorial exhibition of paintings and lithographs by the late Arnold Singer of Cornell University will be on display in Wells College from April 9 through May 8 ... His art was often focused on the human figure and is noted by strong, simplified forms, graceful contours and large areas of solid color, according to a Wells College press release ... Where: String Room Gallery, Wells College. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Vaudeville lives on Apr 4, 2008
After walking through town, students made their way to Wells college and were treated to lunch in the Sommer Center building before moving on to the Morgan Opera House for their performance. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Trustee to speak at commencement Mar 24, 2008
Wells College trustee Gail Leftwich Kitch, of Washington, D.C., will be the college's commencement speaker this spring ... She joined the Wells College board in 1999 and serves on the executive committee as secretary of the board. (Syracuse.com)
Friends help out after fire Mar 23, 2008
Tiffany Radcliffe, an Onondaga Community College student and Rachel Marshall, a Wells College student, both former Girl Scouts, helped run the cake wheel ... They have three children: Hillary, 21, a Wells College student studying abroad in Australia; Colleen, 18, a student at Hobart-William Smith, and Danny, 12. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Floor open for Wells College Mar 22, 2008
As Wells College prepares to launch its inaugural basketball season this fall, it has invested in a portable gym floor for use by the entire campus community, especially the newly formed men's and women's basketball teams ... For more information about the new portable gym floor and athletics at Wells College, please call Director of Athletics Jamey Ventura at (315) 364-3409. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lenten reflections Mar 8, 2008
Godbout is the pastor of the King Ferry Presbyterian Church and a lecturer in psychology at Wells College in Aurora. In the social room of the Ledyard church, the participants, who represented the 13 different churches of the parish, enjoyed a light dinner of homemade soup and a period of fellowship and getting acquainted with each other. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cosentino: Mayor takes one for the team Mar 8, 2008
It also needs to reassess keeping it within Cayuga County, such as the Business and Industry Center at Cayuga Community College or at Wells College. Cosentino is a former mayor of Auburn and can be contacted at. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Groundbreaking Texan Honored Saturday Mar 8, 2008
She went on to work as the president of Wells College in New York, one of the nation's oldest women's liberal arts colleges. She became a well-known activist on the equal rights amendment, civil rights, abortion rights and environmental protection. (KWTX.com, TX)
Candidates readying for elections Mar 4, 2008
Murphy, 40, a registered Democrat running independently on her Family Party line, graduated from Wells College in 1990 ... She moved with her family to Aurora from Philadelphia two years ago so that her husband, John, could accept a position at Wells College as director of off-campus studies. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fires hit homes in Genoa, Auburn Feb 17, 2008
They have three children: Hillary, 21, a Wells College student who is studying abroad in Australia; Colleen, 18, a student at Hobart-William Smith, and Danny, 12. Warner said that the Red Cross was called in to help the family. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Paul Taylor Dance Company performs at Wells Feb 17, 2008
On Saturday, Wells College will be host renowned dance troupe The Paul Taylor Dance Company of Manhattan. The performance is part of the Wells College Arts and Lecture Series, which brings professional artists yearly to the Aurora campus to speak about their disciplines of theater, music and dance ... Taylor 2, Taylor's second company, which he started in 1993, has been in the Finger Lakes region through January, offering master classes at local schools including Wells College, Cornell... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Heavenly sounds of Gospel grace Wells College Feb 16, 2008
The two are heading up the seventh annual Gospel Choir Concert at Barler Recital Hall at Wells College Saturday night. This is a way for people to have a communion with God, Menifee, a pianist, said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Connection linked to White House Feb 12, 2008
When she entered Wells College, the future president asked her mother for permission to correspond with her daughter. Even though the marriage of his niece to the President may have been the headline of the day, Benjamin Folsom himself was known as a great contractor working on the N.Y. Central Railway when it was built. (Niles Star, MI)
Wells College features the ‘Psychology' in films Feb 10, 2008
com - Wells College features the Psychology' in films ... Wells College features the Psychology' in films ... For Wells College psychology students the task of analyzing several films this semester may be exciting, difficult and enlightening. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Reviving the Schine's Feb 3, 2008
She would later attend Wells College as its first book arts minor. At Wells, we were taught that community service is something you're really supposed to step up and do, she said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells to add men's, women's basketball programs Jan 9, 2008
Wells College announced plans to add women's and men's basketball teams beginning in the 2008-09 academic year on Thursday ... Wells College is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III member and joined the North Eastern Athletic Conference in the fall ... "This is a great time for athletics at Wells College," Ventura said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Opinion: To win, Ohio State must go to the Wells Jan 4, 2008
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New director leads UU church school Dec 13, 2007
Hersey, 22, a religious studies and human values graduate of Wells College in upstate New York, is now halfway through the year, teaching a curriculum based on honoring our mother earth: experiences in Native American spirituality. A UU herself, Hersey began attending a church with her family in middle school where she grew up in Watertown, N.Y.. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Wells College to host holiday concert Nov 30, 2007
Wells College gets in tune for the season ... Where: Barler Recital Hall, Wells College, Aurora. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells adds men to choir Nov 20, 2007
AURORA Since Wells College went coed, there have been many changes at the school but the one that is most apparent to the college concert choir is the addition of a men's ensemble. It used to be that we would team with other colleges to gain a men's section, said Wells College concert choir conductor, Crawford R. Thoburn ... After spending the past semester with intense rehearsals, the choir performed its first fall program for friends and family at the Sommer Student Center on the Wells College... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
SU campus mourns for grad student Nov 9, 2007
On Sept. 11, Syracuse University lost one of its alumni, William Liberi, a social work graduate student and former student at Wells College. On Thursday, William was remembered by professors, deans, students and friends during a memorial service of about 20 people in Hendricks Chapel. (Daily Orange, NY)
Wells tennis earns spot in NCAA tourney Nov 2, 2007
The Wells College women's tennis team earned the North Eastern Athletic Conference's automatic qualification to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tennis tournament, the first in school's athletic history. The Express entered the NEAC tournament as a four seed and upset top-ranked Keuka College in the semifinals. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Victim turns volunteer, empowers others Oct 24, 2007
In 2003, I graduated from Wells College with a bachelor's of psychology. I have enjoyed using my life experiences to interact with youth and families in community settings, detention facilities and residential treatment facilities. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ledyard has deep history in aviation Oct 16, 2007
And summer people from along the lakefront fly in during the season, as well as Wells College parents, more and more frequently. The airport is officially listed on the Section Maps, and the location is:18 nautical miles on Ithaca VOR, 342 degrees radial. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Keystone, Factoryville combine Homecoming, street-scape events Oct 15, 2007
Homecoming day featured other group activities, including Keystone men's and women's soccer teams playing Wells College. An athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was scheduled for the evening, as well as a student production of "Greater Tuna," among other activities. (Scranton Times, PA)
Praise, Ire for Tycoon's Town Renovation Oct 14, 2007
Early settlers called it the village of constant dawn and it evokes that feeling today -- historic, lakeside mansions dusted in a kind of timeless glow, a red-brick inn with gleaming white porches, ivy-clad buildings rising from the stately lawns of Wells College. The requested content is restricted to registered users. (Herald Sun)
Gender activist to speak at Wells Oct 6, 2007
Anti-apartheid and gender activist Mikki van Zyl will speak on Queer Constitution: The Anomaly of Civil Unions in Africa at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Wells College in the Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall. Van Zyl is a lifelong anti-apartheid and gender activist who owns her own business Simply Said and Done, and is a consultant to the NGO sector on gender and sexualities. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells science building was worth the wait, investment Oct 1, 2007
AURORA It took more than a decade of fundraising and another 18 months of construction, but Wells College students and faculty are now enjoying the effort put into the school's new state-of-the-art science building. he project was completed right on schedule and right on budget, said Kelly Tehan, Wells' director of publications and media relations, during the official ribbon cutting ceremony held at the college Saturday afternoon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
COLLEGE BRIEFS Sep 30, 2007
Athletic contests include women's and men's soccer games against Wells College at 1 and 3 p.m., respectively, and women's tennis matches against Wells College and Baptist Bible College at 10 a.m. The college's Homecoming court will be announced at halftime of the women's soccer contest. Keystone will also induct members into the Athletics Hall of Fame. (Scranton Times, PA)
Wells College to dedicate new building Sep 25, 2007
Wells College's new science building will soon officially open its doors. Anne Wilder Stratton '46 Hall, the newest member of the Wells College community, will officially be dedicated at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
International expert to speak on political Islam at Wells Sep 22, 2007
Dr. Bassam Tibi, the Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University, will give a lecture on he Challenge of Fundamentalism: Political Islam and the New World Disorder Monday at Wells College ... Wells College, a nationally recognized private coeducational liberal arts college, is known as an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable tuition. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rowland buys more of Aurora Sep 15, 2007
Philanthropist Pleasant T. Rowland quietly ended her partnership with Wells College in May, just before she put home decor firm MacKenzie-Childs up for sale ... In a partnership with Wells College, Rowland invested millions of dollars in several other Main Street buildings through the Aurora Foundation. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Springs' McClary makes most of debut Sep 2, 2007
Shiloh Richner (6-2, 6-1), Ali Nolen (6-4, 6-4), Ana Riley (6-3, 3-6, 6-2) and Kat Kuziuka (6-1, 6-1) won their singles matches as the Wells College women's tennis team defeated Keystone College 5-4 on Saturday. In doubles play, Koziura and Riley won 8-5 and Cat Abrego and Nolen won 8-4 to secure the victory. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
TASA program aids youth 10 to 21 years Aug 28, 2007
In the spring, she ran and was elected to be the secretary for the student government organization at CCC. Furthering her education, Wilson will be attending Wells College this fall. She plans to study history and education. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NPR to play teacher's work Aug 18, 2007
A performance of a Wells College professor's published choral composition will be heard around the country. Crawford R. Thoburn's s Pants the Hart for Cooling Streams, will broadcast over the weekend of Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 by National Public Radio stations in 35 states. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Aurora Post Office plans to make due with current facility Jul 19, 2007
However, a deal with Wells College and the Aurora Foundation fell through, leaving the U.S. Postal Service and the village scrambling for a new plan. Building assessment will estimate the costs necessary to make the building handsome and habitable for the next 30 years or so, Gunderson said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Professor learns great-grandfather took part in Alaskan Gold Rush Jul 10, 2007
SHERWOOD When he was a teenager, Wells College chemistry professor Christopher Bailey made quite an interesting discovery ... After discovering the letters, he continued, Bailey took an interest in genealogy, and now teaches a family history class at Wells College. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
AuroraFest fills streets with fun Jul 8, 2007
Saturday's events included traditional children's games and entertainment, restaurants and shops along downtown throwing their annual specials and sales, and an athletic tournament at Wells College. The grand finale of the festival was a scheduled fireworks display Saturday night. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lots going on at Aurora Fest Jul 6, 2007
Band Night: Six local bands will rock out from 7 to 10 p.m. at Wells College Athletic Field ... A competitive swim will take place from the Wells College Dock to the Aurora Inn Dock. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Be compelled by stories of Gettysburg Jun 29, 2007
ales of Gettysburg reveals stories not forgotten throughout history as told by Charles Snyder, Civil War buff and retired director of secondary education and registrar of Wells College. The Morgan Opera House will provide this venue into the past for the compelling and enlightening ales of Gettysburg as told by this knowledgeable storyteller. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bad gossip destroys community values Jun 26, 2007
Remember that Wells College does not pay taxes ... Auroran wrote on Jun 25, 2007 4:13 PM:" Public document fact check: 1) USPS never ever said it would take PO outside Aurora; 2) Rowland failed to submit plans to USPS review to meet accessibility, preservation, and service requirements; 3) federal agencies don't take design dictation from Rowland or anyone else; 4) Wells College then withdrew Heary Building from consideration as it apparently was a "take it or leave it" deal; 5) so the USPS has... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Aurora ponders next move Jun 22, 2007
The post office at 373 Main St. was set to move into the neighboring Heary Building until Wells College recently pulled the plug on the plan because of delays ... The village had agreed in a two-year-old memorandum of understanding with Heary Building owner Wells College to have the current post office demolished and converted to parking space in exchange for water frontage ... Wells College had agreed to cover the costs for the village and Postal Service. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Two Wheels, $6 Jun 16, 2007
He was accompanied by his young daughter, casually dressed in a Wells College T-shirt. She would elegantly display the merchandise as he rattled off potential prices. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Aurora home decor firm up for sale Jun 15, 2007
The Wells College alumna has invested millions of dollars in the village since 2001 through the Aurora Foundation, which is a partnership between Rowland and the college. Mayor Thomas Gunderson took the news with a little uneasiness when reached for comment. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
WHS honors top students Jun 9, 2007
Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award Maureen Gardner. Student Sage Award Dawn Giddings. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Arts council gets new director Jun 6, 2007
The Union Springs resident with art and design degrees from Wells College and SUNY Oswego has worked with Finger Lakes Arts and Grants Services, Geneva, and the Route 90 Scenic Byway tourism initiative among others. Harris plans to bring together government, business, artists, organizations and residents to create an arts culture and economy centered around a resurgent Schine Theater. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Arts council names executive director, makes Schine project a key responsibility Jun 5, 2007
The Union Springs resident and Wells College graduate previously served on two state grant review boards. She also has a master's degree in communication design from SUNY Oswego. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Plans to move Aurora post office on hold May 31, 2007
A plan to move the Aurora post office to the Heary Building is on hold as village officials determine the next step without Wells College. The U.S. Postal Service has planned for more than three years to move out of a village-owned building at 373 Main St. and into its historic home next door. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Schumer Plans Better VA Healthcare May 30, 2007
It's when they come home and they're discharged and they switch over from the DOD to the VA that the trouble begins," said Schumer. There are roughly 250,000 vets throughout western New York with an additional 30,000 new vets from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Less than half are enrolled in VA health services. sh Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Getting more from our orchards and our fields may be a matter of precision. One of western New York's oldest farms is giving a... (R News)
Demonstrators Protest Giuliani May 30, 2007
" sh Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Getting more from our orchards and our fields may be a matter of precision. One of western New York's oldest farms is giving a new piece of technology a run. This piece of equipment costs just as much as a luxury car. For apple farmers, this kind of pesticide sprayer might be worth it. Senator Hillary Clinton believes America is mismanaging its role in the global economy. All of America knows Rudy Giuliani for his actions after 9/11. State... (R News)
RIT Film Students Debut Movies May 28, 2007
We have experimental films both stop motion and animation," Malcolm Spaull, of the RIT Film Animation School said. RIT film students have gotten some national attention for their work. Some of their work caught the eye of the Sundance Film Festival and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. kmv Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Its a tribute this weekend to those who are serving our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. That's what Memorial Day is all... (R News)
Graduates say farewell to Wells May 27, 2007
AURORA Instead of the typical college grounds or university football stadium field where many college graduation ceremonies take place, 85 students from Wells College received their red-cased degrees Saturday with Cayuga Lake's calm waters as a backdrop. Kayakers rowed by the back of the Aurora Inn to watch as Wells College faculty and students draped in black gowns paraded down the steps of the Inn ... t's quite a unique setting, said Kelly Tehan, communications director for Wells College. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
First Men to Attend Wells College Graduate May 27, 2007
May 27, 2007 - 12:00 PM Sub-Navigation. Last Update: May 27, 2007 11:47 AM. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Wells graduates first of their kind May 26, 2007
AURORA Wells College will award degrees to its first two male graduates, both transfer students, at its 139th commencement exercise at the Aurora Inn Saturday. Shea Hagstrom and Jason Atwell have both laid the groundwork for successful careers, but their current resumes couldn't be more different. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cuff leads Wolves at IACs May 25, 2007
Union Springs concludes its season next Thursday with the inaugural Cayuga County Golf Tournament at the Wells College Golf Course. Get all the news delivered to your doorstep everyday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells College to graduate its first males this weekend May 25, 2007
AURORA The wisdom and hard work of 85 people will be rewarded Saturday when Wells College holds its 139th commencement ... The two men who are soon to become Wells College's first male graduates, Jason Atwell and Shea Hagstrom, have impressive personal and academic resumes ... Ten area students are graduating from Wells College Saturday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Czajowski wins tie-breaker to lift Cato-Meridian May 16, 2007
Union Springs (9-5, 6-2 league) plays Southern Cayuga at Wells College on Wednesday. In a golf match on Saturday, Union Springs took sixth place with a team score of 446. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells College names new VP for academic affairs May 11, 2007
Wells College promoted a longtime professor to vice president of academic affairs and school dean this week ... am confident Dean Miller-Bernal's collaborative and decisive academic leadership, commitment to excellence for Wells, and broad-based support will serve her well in this new post, Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson said in a press release. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells makes interim dean permanent May 10, 2007
Wells College promoted a longtime professor to vice president of academic affairs and school dean this week. Sociology specialist Leslie Miller-Bernal joined the college faculty in 1975 and has served as interim dean since last August. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Chiefs ‘shock' undefeated Crusaders May 10, 2007
The Chiefs played he round of their lives on Tuesday, and the end result was a one-stroke victory for the Southern Cayuga boys golf team over undefeated Elmira-Notre Dame at Wells College Golf Course. verybody did what they needed to do, said coach Terry Underwood after his all-sophomore team completed the 219-220 hocker. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells lacrosse falls in consolation May 8, 2007
Trinity College managed its first win of the season, defeating Wells College 6-5 in the consolation game of the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference tournament on Sunday. The game was back and forth for 60 minutes with Trinity taking the lead, and Wells coming right back to tie it throughout the day. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
‘Take Back the Night' raises spirits May 8, 2007
My hopes for a positive evening increased as the students from the Wells College singing groups began to arrive. With their enthusiasm, it confirmed that we had to march despite the drizzle. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
