Announcing the Launch of the Voluntary Retirement Program

To: The Wellesley Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Subject: Announcing the Launch of the Voluntary Retirement Program Date: July 11, 2017 I am writing to announce that after careful consideration and in consultation with the Board of Trustees, the College...

Sad news about Elizabeth “Betsy” Wood Knapp ’64

To: Wellesley Community From: President Paula Johnson Re: Sad news about Elizabeth “Betsy” Wood Knapp ’64 Date: June 28, 2017 It is with great sadness that I tell you Elizabeth “Betsy” Wood Knapp, class of 1964, has passed away. She died at her home in Edwards, Colo.,...

Year-End Reflection

Dear Wellesley Faculty and Staff, It is with great admiration for this remarkable institution, and deep affection for our community, that I write to you to share reflections on my first year at Wellesley. I have spent much of the year listening and learning about all...

Introducing Karen Petrulakis, Wellesley’s first General Counsel

To: Wellesley Community From: President Paula Johnson Re: Introducing Karen Petrulakis, Wellesley’s first General Counsel Date: May 22, 2017 I am delighted to announce that Wellesley has selected Karen Jensen Petrulakis as the College’s first General Counsel....

2017 Pinanski Prize

To: Wellesley Community From: Office of the President Re: 2017 Pinanski Prize Date: March 31, 2017 The Anna and Samuel Pinanski Teaching Prize is awarded annually to members of the Wellesley College faculty to honor excellent teaching across the curriculum. Faculty,...

Wellesley Hillel Update

To: Wellesley College Hillel students From: Paula Johnson and Carol Bate RE: Wellesley Hillel Update Date: March 22, 2017 Dear Wellesley College Hillel students, We are writing to share with you the bittersweet news that Rabbi Audrey Berkman has accepted an offer to...