2023 New Student Orientation

Events

Public events at Wells

2024 Regional Juried Exhibition

Wells College 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY, United States

Our bi-annual Regional Juried Exhibition is juried and curated by the students of VART 315, “Professional Practices in the Visual Arts.”  The deadline for submissions is January 28, 2024.  Please visit Call For Submissions for more information.

Event Series Sustainability Film series

Sustainability Film: Regenerating Life

de Witt Lecture Hall (106), Zabriskie Hall

This documentary takes an ecological approach to unraveling the climate crisis. The film proposes that it is humankind’s relentless destruction of the natural world that has caused the climate crisis. This is because nature – the vast, interconnected web of biodiversity that exists on our planet – regulates and balances Earth’s climate. Filmmaker John Feldman ... Read more

Free

Emily Earle

Barler Music Building

As a part of Women's History Month, Wells College Student Activities presents a live performance from singer-songwriter Emily Earle, who starred on the third season of NBC's "The Voice" and was named one of CMT’s Next Up Now Artists in 2022.

Sustainability Perspectives: But What Can I Do? From Reducing Your Carbon Footprint to Decarbonization

Virtual Event

Chris Carrick, energy program manager for the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board, will explain that when British Petroleum introduced the concept of reducing your own carbon footprint in 2004 as part of its "Beyond Petroleum" campaign, many criticized the company for using propaganda to deflect from its own role in maintaining our ... Read more

Free
Event Series TRIO Speaker Series

Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton Keynote Presentation: #RISE: Getting Back Up After A Failure

Wells College 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY, United States

Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton has worked in higher education for more than 30 years, doing every job from RA and academic advisor to Assistant Vice President. Her passion is offering hope, practical wisdom, healing, and common sense to navigate complicated diversity and mental health issues. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's in ... Read more

Sustainability Perspectives series: Looking Beyond the Label – Examining Dairy Sustainability Standards

Virtual Event

Keeley McGarr-O’Brien, agricultural sustainability researcher, will explain that increasingly, sustainability labels are being used on many of our food products, including dairy. These labels are awarded by certification standards, with a set of sustainability demands farmers must meet in order for their milk to be included in the standard. Due to consumer and legislative demands, ... Read more

Free

Admitted Students Day

Wells College 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY, United States

We can't wait to see you at Admitted Students Day! EVENT AGENDA (subject to change)  8:30 am – Check-in & Campus Tour 9:30 am – Check-in (for those not taking a tour) 10:00 to 10:30 am – Welcome to Wells 10:30 am to 11:30 – Parent & Supporter Panel Discussion Session 10:30 am to 11:30 – Admitted Students Student-to-Student Discussion 11:30-12:30 pm – Academic Immersion ... Read more

Let There Be Dark: Solar Day at Wells

Wells College 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY, United States

Join us for Solar Day, a series of eclipse-themed activities to excite our community and experience the total solar eclipse that will be visible in the Central New York region on April 8. All events are free and open to the public. Special solar viewing glasses will be provided. For accommodations, contact James Miranda at jmiranda@wells.edu. ... Read more