Greetings Blue Nation!
When I watch our teams compete, I always think about the countless hours of practice that come before game winning goals, or personal records. I also know that for every student-athlete, there are countless alumnae, family and friends behind them rooting for their success. It is in these moments that I am most thankful for you, Blue Nation. Our teams feel your support from all corners of the globe.
It is for this reason that I'm calling on Blue Nation to come together on Tuesday, December 11th when Wellesley athletics holds its first ever Blue Nation Giving Day. For 24 hours, we’re asking you to support our student-athletes by giving to Friends of Wellesley College Athletics. The full details are below, but for now, know that your gift, no matter the size, makes a big difference to our programs. Friends of Wellesley College Athletics donations supplement one quarter of our annual operational budget; your support makes a difference.
I hope, as always, you enjoy reading about our student-athletes and programs. Thank you, as always, for your support. May your holidays be filled with peace, joy and love.
Warm wishes,
Director of Athletics
Chair of Physical Education and Recreation
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
December 11th is Blue Nation Giving Day!
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Mark your calendars! Tuesday, December 11th is a big day for the Wellesley College Athletics community. We’re asking you to be one of the 250 members of Blue Nation to support Friends of Wellesley College Athletics Day of Giving. For one day only, your gift goes even further with $15,000 in challenge gifts!
When 250 alumnae, family and friends make a gift, Bridget Belgiovine (Chair/Director of Athletics), Ginger Horne Kent ’76 and Dan Negron P’19 will donate a total of $15,000 to support our varsity and club sport athletes.
Challenges
- 75 donors unlocks $2,500 from Bridget Belgiovine, Chair/Director of Athletics
- 150 donors unlocks a $2,500 gift from field hockey parent Dan Negron P’19
- 250 donors unlocks a $10,000 gift from Ginger Horne Kent ’76
Oh, and one more thing; because we're a naturally competitive bunch, the varsity or club sport team with the most donors will receive $1000!
Your support is essential to the continued success of Wellesley College varsity and club sports. Go Blue!
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Volleyball Earns At-Large Selection to 2018 NCAA DIII Championship; Falls in Second Round Action
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Wellesley made the program's second consecutive and 13th overall trip to the NCAA volleyball tournament. The Blue have been to the NCAA Tournament 12 times under the direction of Head Coach Dorothy Webb, collecting an all-time record of 17-13. The Blue has advanced to five NCAA National Quarterfinals and making two Final Four (1998, 2001) appearances.
Read about round one action here, and the full release of NCAA regional semifinals play here. Congratulations to Blue volleyball players Yasmine Reece, Samantha Huang and Michelle Li who all reached impressive career milestones throughout the season. Head Coach Dorothy Webb earned her 600th win and was featured in AVCA coaching magazine.
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Wellesley Crew Wins Tenth Straight Seven Sisters Championship
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Paced by a victory in the Second Varsity 8+ race and runner-up finishes in the Varsity 8+ and Novice 8+ races, Wellesley College crew captured the program's tenth consecutive Seven Sisters title at the 2018 Seven Sisters Championship Regatta.
Read more here.
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Student-Athlete Spotlights
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Pictured left, junior soccer player, Olivia Reckley, an anthropology major and economics minor from Grosse Ile, Michigan. Pictured right, junior field hockey player, Kerry Wells, a Political Science major from Portland, Maine.
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Pictured left, senior volleyball player, Ashley Peng, is an economics and mathematics major from San Diego, Calif. Pictured right, senior cross country and track & field athlete, Catherine Xie, a biochemistry & french double major from Newton, Mass.
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22 Blue Student-Athletes Named to Fall NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Team
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The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) has announced the fall 2018 Academic All-Conference Team and a total of 22 Wellesley student-athletes have been honored for their academic excellence in the classroom.
Wellesley earned seven selections from the cross country program, and five each from the field hockey, soccer and volleyball programs. Honorees must have met the following criteria: earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale or 4.35/5.0 scale after the 2017 spring semester, achieved second year academic status at her institution, and been a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
Read the full list of student-athletes here.
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The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced the fall 2018 Academic All-Conference Team and a total of 22 Wellesley student-athletes have been honored for their academic excellence in the classroom.
Wellesley earned seven selections from the cross country team, and five each from the field hockey, soccer and volleyball teams. Honorees must have met the following criteria: earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale after the 2017 spring semester, achieved second year academic status, and been a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
Read the full list of student-athletes here.
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24 Wellesley Student-Athletes Present at Annual Tanner Conference
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A total of 24 Wellesley College student-athletes presented at the annual Tanner Conference on October 30, 2018. Each year on the day of the conference, classes are canceled so that the entire Wellesley community can gather to learn from students about their participation in and learning from internships, civic engagement, study abroad and other opportunities.
Presenters have the chance to reflect upon their experiences and share their insights and growth with their peers, while attendees learn about the ways in which such experiences can complement the classroom experience and clarify one's interests and goals. Many students describe presenting at and attending Tanner as a highlight of their Wellesley experience. A complete list of student-athlete presenters can be found below. For more information, visit: wellesley.edu/tanner.
Read more here.
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Wellesley Celebrates Alumnae Open-Water Swimmers for National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
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September 26 was National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, dedicated to encouraging women to make healthy choices and find time for regular physical activity. For Wellesley’s growing community of open-water swimmers, their motivation for fitness has fueled a growing list of impressive accomplishments—and offers the rest of us a reminder that devoting a little time to physical fitness can lead to big results.
Read more here.
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Recreation Spotlight: Climbing Trip
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On a perfect New England fall day 12 intrepid students trekked to Rumney, N.H., one of the premier sport climbing destinations in the country, to tackle a day of challenge and reward. This programming is made possible by the efforts of the Wellesley Recreation team, Monica Verity and Meg Peterson '15
Student Voices:
“It was amazing! I've never been climbing before so this was a wonderful introduction with a great peer network and instructor. I've never felt so supported before or so encouraged to step outside my comfort zone.”
“It was better than I thought it would be, I was surprised by how different real rock climbing was compared to a rock climbing gym."
“Yes it met my expectations. I didn’t expect to be able to get very far on the rock, but I was surprised getting to the top of the cliff!”
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FRIENDS OF ATHLETICS NATIONAL COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
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To check out a complete list of award winners from the Fall 2018 season, click here.
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