No Classes Today—It’s Lake Day!

To: Students, Faculty, and Staff From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: No Classes Today—It’s Lake Day! Date: September 25, 2024 No classes will be held today—we are celebrating Lake Day! Lake Day, a spontaneously announced day without classes, began in the early 1980s...

Welcome back

To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Welcome back Date: September 6, 2024 Welcome back! I hope everyone is ready for the fall after a rejuvenating and enjoyable summer, and I hope that the first week of classes has gone well. I know...

Red Class of 2028

To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson and T. Peaches Valdes, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Re: Red Class of 2028 Date: September 5, 2024 We are excited to welcome the red class of 2028 to campus! These first-years come to us with...

Supporting free expression while maintaining a safe and inclusive campus

To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson; Courtney C. Coile, Provost and Lia Gelin Poorvu ’56 Dean of the College; and Sheilah Shaw Horton, Vice President and Dean of Students Re: Supporting free expression while maintaining a safe and...