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Join us for an evening of hymns, anthems, reflections, and readings to herald in the holiday season.

The Invisible Islanders: Asserting Local Identity at the Sanctuary of Apollo on Delos
Bonnie Rock-McCutcheon
Associate Professor of History

Using Evolutionary Computing to Explore Strategies in Tabletop Wargames
Thomas Sarachan
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Playing Comparative Politics: Teaching with Simulations
Ela Rossmiller
Associate Professor of Political Science

Dispatches from Earthwatch: Exploring the World as a Citizen Scientist
Thanks to the generous support of alumna Joan M. Thuebel '52, Wilson students have the opportunity to pursue education beyond the classroom through the Joan M. Thuebel '52 Earthwatch Prize. The award supports participation in Earthwatch research expeditions around the world, allowing students to submit proposals for the expedition of their choice and engage in uniquely hands-on learning experiences. The following students will share their experiences from their Earthwatch expeditions:

The Surprising Role of Occupational Therapy: Transforming Reading, Writing, and ‘Rithmetic
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Doctoral Capstone and Research in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

At the Mercy of the Flies: A Poetry Reading 
Matt McBride
Associate Professor of English

51Ʒ�� invites current and prospective students, alumni, and community members to participate in a Student/Consumer Meeting as part of the candidacy site visit for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program.

This meeting is an opportunity for attendees to share feedback and learn more about the program during the candidacy review process conducted by the accrediting body.

Meeting Details:

51Ʒ�� is pleased to announce the opening of “Life, Death, and Objects That Move Us: Three-Dimensional Art,” a new exhibition showcasing the work of five women artists whose practices span ceramics, enamel, metal, mixed media, and sculptural assemblage. The exhibition is on view through September 5, 2026, in the Sue Davison Cooley Gallery of the 51Ʒ�� John Stewart Memorial Library. Admission is free and open to the public.

Convocation brings together the Wilson community – first-year and transfer students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends – to celebrate the new academic year.

Visit /convocation for more information on the 2026 51Ʒ�� Convocation.