* Can a boy wear a dress to school? Nov 11, 2009
Dress codes should be enforced consistently, with measures also taken against straight students who dress provocatively, said Diane Levin, a professor at Wheelock College in Boston who writes about the sexualization of young children. But whether or not a principal bans gender-blurring clothing, she said, the student cannot be abandoned. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Letter: Opening footbridge will open door to trouble Nov 9, 2009
Nobody should object to dredging the Muddy River and improving the adjacent landscaping; but I predict that nearby homeowners will be requesting an enhanced police presence and, dare I say it, even surveillance cameras when, with due respect to the president of Wheelock College, the student crowd crosses the bridge to party late into the night. Robert D. Levy. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Community Foundation honors three for making Brookline better Nov 5, 2009
Wheelock College Brookline Campus, 43 Hawes St.. Free and open to the public. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Mary Gainey of Holbrook honored for academic excellence Nov 5, 2009
She s also considering Bridgewater State College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Wheelock College. Mary chose to go to Blue Hills because her siblings went there and she liked the idea of taking shop classes combined with her academic classes. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Letter: Carlton Street Footbridge would bring activity, not crime Oct 27, 2009
As a Brookline resident who lives near the Emerald Necklace and enjoys its beauty daily, and as the president of Wheelock College an institution that borders the parkway on both the Boston and Brookline sides I want to express my support for the improvements to the Muddy River and the Emerald Necklace which are part of the Muddy River Restoration Project ... The Wheelock College campus, which abuts the park on the Boston side, has not experienced an issue with crime from the park affecting our... (Brookline TAB, MA)
On the sets of ‘The Social Network’ and ‘The Town’ Oct 21, 2009
Above, Jesse Eisenberg shoots a "Social Network" scene at Wheelock College ... Filming of The Social Network got underway this week, and Wheelock College and Boston University are standing in for the World s Greatest University. (Boston Globe)
HINGHAM WEDDING: Jones Kelley Oct 10, 2009
She also received her master s degree in social work from Wheelock College. She is currently employed as a school counselor in Duxbury. (Hingham Journal, MA)
SCITUATE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Lisa Ridge Oct 2, 2009
I attended Wheelock College in Boston and earned a bachelor s degree in early childhood education. I then later went onto Bridgewater State College and received a master s degree in special education. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Lady Wildcats could field own college soccer team Oct 1, 2009
In her collegiate debut, Clooney had a goal and an assist against Wheelock College. Another member of last year s championship team, Jenna Goodwin, has taken her game to the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. (Weymouth News, MA)
MET student banned from BU campus Sep 8, 2009
Rosenblum had sent online messages hours after Monday's deadly shootings to a woman at Wheelock College, threatening to kill her friends and himself, according to police. Rosenblum pleaded not guilty to three counts of threatening to commit a crime at the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court Department yesterday. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Head of the Class, Aug. 27 edition Sep 1, 2009
Toner receives degree from Wheelock College. Alyssa Toner of Billerica received a bachelor of arts degree in American studies from Wheelock College, on May 15, at the college s 121st commencement exercises. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
EVERYDAY MARVILLS: For Sparks, childcare spans the globe Aug 13, 2009
In 1989, Sparks obtained her master s degree in teaching from Wheelock College and in 1990, began an 18-year teaching career, alternating between kindergarten and first grade classrooms at Bell School. Of utmost importance, says Sparks, is creating an environment where every child can learn and enjoy learning. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Wilma (Small) Halliday Aug 11, 2009
A graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, she taught at Derby Academy in Hingham. In 1931 she married Russell Halliday of Chicago and they moved to Evanston, Illinois. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Brookline honors Jul 30, 2009
Moore graduates from Wheelock College. Kate L. Moore received a bachelor of social work degree in juvenile justice and youth advocacy from Wheelock College on May 15. (Brookline TAB, MA)
From grief comes giving Jul 29, 2009
Lex was the kind of kid who stays close to home, studying at Wheelock College to become a math teacher and coach. The grief of being without him is bottomless, Michael says, his eyes reddening as he sits with his family on a recent morning. (Boston Globe)
Boston’s public schools lacking in phys-ed classes Jul 13, 2009
Wheelock College athletic director Diana Cutaia is conducting a study on the impact of adding phys-ed at the Tobin. She said preliminary findings affirm that physical education can help reduce violence by promoting teamwork and conflict resolution. (Boston Globe)
Wheelock College looks to attract more men Jul 11, 2009
Marcelino Daveiga, 15, of Dorchester, tutors middle schoolers through a summer program run by Wheelock College to encourage more boys to consider teaching ... Men are such a rare sight on the Wheelock College campus that a visitor might believe that the tiny school, tucked among the hospitals and other small colleges in the Fenway, admits only women. (Boston Globe)
Changes at Dallin School Jul 2, 2009
A St. Anselm College graduate, Rossi received a degree in criminal justice in 1992 before going back to school for her master s in early childhood education at Wheelock College. According to the Lawrence Eagle Tribune, Rossi was a finalist for principal at a North Andover elementary school this spring. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
L-S hands out awards to underclassmen Jun 20, 2009
Wheelock College Book Award Nicole Chen. Yale College Book Award Ariana Gunderson. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Class of 2009 graduates from A-B Jun 16, 2009
Laura Giannotti made her way around the track with her twin sister Alicia, hugging friends and trading congratulations with a group of peers she is sure to miss next year when she heads to Wheelock College in Boston. It s like a family in there, she said, pointing past the rows of empty blue seats toward the high school. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Ofosu-Ampofo commends 31st December Women's Movement Jun 4, 2009
Mr Ofosu-Ampofo was welcoming 13 teachers and students from WHEELOCK College, Boston, USA, at his residence in Koforidua. The group, led by Dr Joyce Hope Scott, Associate Professor American Studies, Director, Urban Teacher Program, is in the region to teach literacy at Early Child Hood centres. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Holbrook Class of 2009 graduates June 6 Jun 4, 2009
University of LaVerne, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of New Hampshire, University of Southern California, Westfield State College, Wheelock College, Whittier College, and Worcester State College. Leeanne Stronach can be contacted at ltstronach@comcast. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Prof. says pornography harms college students May 26, 2009
Wheelock College sociology and women's studies professor Gail Dines shows a slide of a Chinese woman hanging from a tree to prove how violence in pornography affects culture. Boys first download pornography at 11-and-a-half years old, and grow up to see women as either "invisible" or mere sexual objects, Wheelock College women's studies professor Gail Dines told 300 people last night. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Author Lynne Griffin to speak at library May 18, 2009
She teaches in the graduate program of social work and family studies at Wheelock College in Boston and at Grub Street Writers. The program is sponsored by Front Street Book Shop and Friends of Scituate Town Library. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Cruising with the Kids May 16, 2009
The guest list for the dinner party included this year's High Hopes Gala chairs Anna and Rich Levitan, Kevin Garnett's wife, Brandi, Bain exec and Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca and wife Judy, Forest Whitaker's wife, and Lynn native, Keisha, and Wheelock College president Jackie Jenkins-Scott. The Allens have worked closely with Joslin since their son was diagnosed with diabetes last year. (Boston Globe)
Commencements May 16, 2009
Wheelock College, BostonDate: Yesterday, 11 a.m., Temple IsraelSpeaker: Louis Gossett Jr., Academy Award-winning actorGraduates: 289Degrees: bachelor's and master'sHonorary degrees: Gossett; Dr. Howard Gardner, professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education; Margot Stern Strom, leader in education for justice and the preservation of democracy and executive director of Facing History and Ourselves. Mass. (Boston Globe)
Around Town: Help Grabowski in her walk against epilepsy May 15, 2009
A nationally recognized family life expert and the parenting contributor for Boston s Fox 25 Morning News, Lynne teaches in the graduate program of social work and family Studies at Wheelock College in Boston. For information or directions to the library, call 781-545-8727 or visit scituatetownlibrary. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
A 'Spring' sing May 15, 2009
He'll be 6 miles away, receiving an honorary degree of his own and also delivering the commencement address at Wheelock College. Phillips, who heads up the multicultural marketing firm Colette Phillips Communications, told us she's sorry to miss her man's speech, but they're getting together afterward. (Boston Globe)
Brookline High awards 181 students May 14, 2009
Wheelock College Book Award Rebecca Kaim. Harriet J. Miranda Memorial Award Ozi Sander and Margaret Mills. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Student achievements and honors May 10, 2009
Austin Prep basketball standout Daniel Higgins, will be attending Wheelock College in the fall. College personnel made the announcement that the 6-foot combo guard, senior captain and four-year starter at Austin Prep has committed to Wheelock s head coach John Preziosa. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Book launch at Buttonwood Books and Toys Apr 17, 2009
Griffin teaches in the graduate program of Social Work and Family Studies at Wheelock College and at Grub Street Writers. Her writer s group has been featured in the Boston Globe and Patriot Ledger. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Coughlin-Magill engagement Apr 16, 2009
Ms. Coughlin attended Saugus High School, Class of 1991 and Wheelock College, studying early childhood education. Mr. Magill attended Northeast Vocational, Class of 1991, and is an ironworker trader and carpenter. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Murphy: The stench of eroticized violence Apr 8, 2009
According to Wheelock College pornography expert, Professor Gail Dines, the vast majority of mainstream porn sold in this country depicts women being brutalized often by multiple men with objects and weapons. And it isn t fantasy. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Acclaimed New England Photographer Donald Verger Holds 'Faces of Innocence' Charity Event for the Innocence Project Apr 4, 2009
A member of the Society for East End Arts in Portland, his photography work has earned him numerous awards and accolades including: "Fryeburg Fair Best in Show 2008," "Bangor Flower Show First Prize 2008," and "Fort Williams Art Show First Prize 2008." Verger's philanthropy work includes serving on the boards of prestigious nonprofit organizations, including Chairperson of UNICEF's New England Advisory Board, Wheelock College, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Head of the Class - Billierica School news Mar 6, 2009
Alyssa Toner has been named to the dean s list for fall semester at Wheelock College in Boston. She is a 2005 graduate of Billerica Memorial High and will graduate this year with a degree in American Studies. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
At 50, does Barbie still matter? Mar 5, 2009
Critics like Wheelock College education professor Diane Levin are more likely to say: stop. Barbie "actually worries me much more than it did 30 years ago," says Levin. (Boston Globe)
Award Winning Photographer and Museum Founder to Donate Iconic Images In Support of the Innocence Project Mar 4, 2009
He also has served on the board of directors for Wheelock College and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and on the advisory board for the Massachusetts Cultural Alliance. All of Verger's philanthropic work benefits families and children. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
