Wells adds women's basketball program Nov 17, 2009
Wells College added women's basketball as a varsity sport for the 2010-2011 season on Monday, naming Mike O'Brien head coach. The Express will begin play in the North Eastern Athletic Conference with the winner of the postseason conference tournament earning an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells makes waves in dominating win Nov 15, 2009
AURORA It was nearly a perfect day in the pool for the Wells College women's swimming team Saturday. Chet Susslin / The Citizen Fellow Wells College swimmers, senior Tiffany Raymond, left, and junior Jackie Ross cheer on senior Kelsey Stafford in the 100 breaststroke as junior Michael Scharvella times her at a home meet against the College of St. Elizabeth Saturday afternoon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells College to end food services contract Nov 11, 2009
AURORA Students and staff who dine daily at the Wells College main dining hall or cafes may notice a change at the start of the 2010 spring semester ... Greg Yost, public relations manager at Sodexo, said in a company statement, Sodexo is sorry to hear that Wells College has decided to go in a different direction with its campus dining program. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells advances in double OT Nov 4, 2009
All it took was a slight stutter step by Alioune Sene and the Wells College men's soccer team would see another day. Chet Susslin / The Citizen Wells College midfielder Delroy Roberts boots the ball on net with Morrisville State midfielder Ernest Nyamekewuly defending and Joe Bunzey tending goal in the first round of the NEAC tournament at Wells College Tuesday afternoon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Former Huffy CEO Frederick Smith and wife to be honored for philanthropy Oct 31, 2009
Pfeife Smith was one of the founders of the Miami Valley School and served as a member of the board of trustees for the University of Dayton, United Theological Seminary and Wells College in New York. Tickets are available for Philanthropy Day through the Association of Fundraising Professionals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Wells speaker a writer for many varied genres Oct 31, 2009
AURORA Channeling Charles Dickens, author Lee Sheldon assumed Dickens' persona as a way to tell his own story how he grew as a writer during his lecture A Writer's Life at Wells College Friday night. The event, part of Friends and Family Weekend at Wells, was a way for Sheldon to speak while visiting his daughter Emma, a senior majoring in mathematics at Wells. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dist. 7 candidates not much alike Oct 30, 2009
Education: Wells College, bachelor's degree in musicology and art history. Family: Single; daughter, 32. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Genesee students get a taste of college Oct 23, 2009
Among the schools that have adopted Genesee Elementary are Ithaca College, LeMoyne College, Wells College and Cayuga Community College. Each classroom at Genesee is associated with a different college or university. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Women's Health Oct 13, 2009
The keynote speech talk will feature Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson. Miller said Ryerson has raised a high level of recognition for women's causes in education and other areas. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Village a finalist for Finger Lakes Museum Sep 30, 2009
Bush Farm and Wells College are among the finalists selected from 19 proposed sites throughout the Finger Lakes region, the museum's site selection committee announced Tuesday at an event in Geneva ... The committee has not discussed lease terms with Wells College, but it is necessary that any agreement serve long-term, he said ... The Wells College site is an 86-acre area just south of the main campus that features a 25-foot waterfall, a sloping view of Cayuga Lake and a vast waterfront area. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
College Roundup: Wilkinson finishes 13th for Express Sep 21, 2009
Wells College women's cross country runner Kayleen Wilkinson, of Auburn, placed 13th out of 46 runners with a time of 27:54 Saturday at the Hobart College Cross Country 6k Women's Invitational in Geneva. The Express finished fifth as a team. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Aurora celebrates fall, Native American roots Sep 20, 2009
And so with demonstrations of traditional flute playing, storytelling and dancing on the front lawn of Wells College, they welcomed fall together. It's such a traditional way of coming together, said Wells president Lisa Marsh Ryerson. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
What a peach! Festival reveals American Sep 17, 2009
Chet Susslin / The Citizen On the cover: Wells College student Kealy Whiting holds up a bucket while classmate Hayley Otterness drops some picked raspberries in at the Cayuga SHARE farm on Tuesday ... The event is intended to educate the public about local tribes, including the Haudenosaunee and Cayuga tribes, said organizer and Wells College professor Ernie Olson ... The day-long festival of cultural celebration, sponsored by Wells College, the Cayuga/SHARE farm, Cornell University American... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tribute to a professor Sep 14, 2009
Jill Connor / The Citizen Nationally-published poet and Wells College professor Bruce Bennett listens to his colleague Linda Lohn at a poetry reading of his work ... Bennett's poems, which are at times humorous and at other times grave, have led him to become a nationally-recognized poet and beloved English professor at Wells College ... Wells College colleagues read selections of Bennett's work to an audience of admirers, acquaintances and students who came to the Morgan Opera House event to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fielding, Barclay power Express Sep 14, 2009
Charlotte Fielding and Liz Barclay each scored for the Wells College field hockey team in a 2-1 victory over Rosemont Sunday in Aurora. Madeline Bass finished with five saves in the win, which snaps a four-game losing skid for the Express. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Unusual objects Sep 13, 2009
Jill Connor / The CitizenVancouver-based artists Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky pose with their temporary sculpture Music of Chance, made from foil-embossed forms, at the opening of their exhibit at Wells College's String Room Gallery ... Vancouver-based artists Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky have been pushing the lines that divide these two concepts through their work, which most recently they have brought to Wells College ... As you can see at Wells College, we do a lot of work in... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Three wheelin' Aug 31, 2009
McCracken, a network service technician at Wells College, said that it was a little more than a year ago that he got inspired to build the vehicle. I got a motorcycle, McCracken said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells welcomes back its students at convocation Aug 28, 2009
AURORA Spirits were high as 150 new red shirt freshmen filed into Macmillan Hall at the 142nd Opening Convocation of Wells College Thursday night. Chet Susslin / The Citizen Wells College president Lisa Marsh Ryerson applauds the incoming seniors and graduating Class of 2010, who wore their gowns for the first time, at the opening convocation ceremony on Thursday night in Aurora. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rosemary Nesbitt honored, remembered Aug 15, 2009
Mrs. Nesbitt began her teaching career at Wells College in Aurora, where she remained for three years. From there, she taught in the theater department of Syracuse University, then moved to the Port City and taught at SUNY Oswego in the theater department. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Lincoln the man Aug 9, 2009
That is perhaps the most important point Wells College history professor Michael Groth was trying to instill Wednesday evening at Seymour Library when he presented a talk titled Lincoln, the Great Emancipator. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Auburn students steered toward college Aug 8, 2009
Fourth-grade teacher Cinda Gilmore, a graduate of Wells College in Aurora, used her connections to partner with her alma mater this year. Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Hare is partnering with Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rosemary S. Nesbitt (486) Aug 4, 2009
Mrs. Nesbitt was a college professor for more than 40 years, educating students at Wells College, Syracuse University and SUNY Oswego. In 1955 Mrs. Nesbitt married George R. Nesbitt Sr. who predeceased her in 1971. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Historian leaves a legacy of her own Aug 3, 2009
After her studies abroad, Mrs. Nesbitt began teaching at Wells College in Aurora, where she remained for three years. She then returned to Syracuse University to teach in the theater department. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Economy helps CCC, hampers Wells Aug 2, 2009
Wells College and Cayuga Community College have seen the impact of the recession on their student enrollment this summer, but it appears that impact is veering off in different directions. While Wells' overall enrollment has dipped a bit though the extent to which won't be fully known for another month CCC is seeing a record number of students planning on walking its corridors at both the Auburn and Fulton campuses when the fall semester begins Aug. 31. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Our View: Hit & Misses Jul 31, 2009
HIT: To Wells College for surpassing its fundraising goal for the year. As of the end of the fiscal year on June 30, the college had obtained more than 1. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wells grads are ready to ‘astonish' May 24, 2009
Jill Connor / The Citizen Dora-Lisah St. John shows her just-received degree at her Wells College graduation ceremony to the audience of fellow graduates, family and friends at The Aurora Inn on Saturday ... I feel exhilarated, exonerated, Webster-Bowes, a Geneva resident and native Auburnian, said after receiving her diploma in English from Wells College at its 141st commencement at the Aurora Inn ... Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson and commencement speaker Peggy Ryan Williams,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Union Springs tops Southern Cayuga May 13, 2009
AURORA Even with Lewis Morse as medalist for the Southern Cayuga boys golf team, the Chiefs fell to Union Springs, 213-223, at the Wells College Golf Course Tuesday. Chet Susslin / The Citizen Southern Cayuga senior Kyle Perez hits from the rough in a match against Union Springs at the Wells College Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
High School Roundup: Wolves tied for first in IAC May 12, 2009
The Wolves (10-3) play Southern Cayuga at Wells College Golf Course today. Weedsport 224, Port Byron 236. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
May, Hildreth homer for Chiefs May 2, 2009
Ryan Killian led the Chiefs with a 43, while Lewis Morse finished with a 44 for the Chiefs against first-place Groton at Wells College Golf Course. Jordan Dean had a 48, Justin Walter came in with a 46. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Stopping the abuse Apr 30, 2009
Three different choral groups from Wells College also performed Whirligigs, Appointed and Henry's VIII.. A self-defense demonstration and clinic at the Auburn Public Theater with Sensei Peter Petrosino preceded the march. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
‘Valiant' women Apr 30, 2009
This weekend, students and visitors at Wells College will have a chance to see through the eyes of women what it is like to be both warrior and victim ... Wells College Assistant Theater Professor Siouxsie Grady saw Lanna Joffrey perform last year in a play called 9 Parts of Desire ... Where: Phipps Auditorium, Wells College, Aurora. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fancy footwork Apr 20, 2009
The national search included advertisements in the American Guild of Organists' magazine, where the opening was noticed by Hindenlang's husband, Wells College professor Crawford Thoburn ... After high school, her music scholarship took her to Wells College, Cornell University and the Eastman School of Music, where she received her graduate degree. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Orange clinches share of title Apr 19, 2009
Marywood University 25, Wells College 0 ... Oswego 8, Wells College 1 ... Wilson College 10, Wells College 1, game 1. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Women of distinction Apr 11, 2009
Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of Wells College was also recognized, with several nominations being submitted in her name. Ryerson has helped to elevate Wells College since taking over as president in 1995, helping the school grow and leading it through its largest fundraising efforts to date, raising more than 50 million for the school. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Absurd theater Apr 2, 2009
Things have been getting pretty absurd at Wells College this week ... Wells College theater professor Siouxsie Grady said this week that the idea to hold a program dedicated to absurdism really came from the students ... Where: Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall, Wells College, Aurora. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Watertown honors Mar 26, 2009
Watertown resident Duncan Lawrence, a sophomore at Wells College in Aurora, N.Y., has been named to the dean s list for the fall 2008 semester. To be eligible for dean s list, a student must carry a semester grade point average of 3. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Charthoppers,droppers Feb 26, 2009
Expert: Sorting NFL scouting combine winners, losers - NFL- nbcsports. Sorting NFL scouting combine winners, losers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Special issue of BMC Microbiology spotlights standardized language for describing microbes Feb 19, 2009
Candace Collmer of Wells College, who helped launch PAMGO in 2003, noted: "A crucial step at the beginning of the project was the realization that host pathogenesis is only one possible outcome on a continuum of symbiotic microbial-host interactions ranging from beneficial to detrimental. Since all are types of intimate interactions, and because microbes initiating these different types of interactions have common needs in approaching a host, we initially crafted broad terms for describing... (EurekAlert!)
Ballet dancing catches up with new age Feb 19, 2009
Cover photo illustration providedXtraordinary Philadelphia dance company to take stage at Wells College That is the philosophy behind a new dance company called BalletX. Based in Philadelphia, BalletX uses the long-established dance technique to create fresh, edgy choreography. The company will bring that combination of the modern and classic to Cayuga County today when it performs three original pieces at Wells College ... Where: Phipps Auditorium, Wells College. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mountie women sweep tri-meet for first two wins of the season (3) Feb 8, 2009
Published: Friday, January 23, 2009 10:48 AM CST Tricia Learn and Megan Smickley each won three events to lead the Mansfield University women s swimming team to wins over Pitt-Bradford and Wells College Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17. Mansfield, which picked up its first two wins of the season, beat Pitt-Bradford 61-52 and downed host Wells 68-48. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
