Jen Thornquest's Plans

Wednesday, April 2

MHC Forward: Enhancing the Student Experience — A Conversation With Dean Marcella Runell

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 12pm

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MHC Forward: Enhancing the Student Experience — A Conversation With Dean Marcella Runell Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at noon EDT Location: Online via Zoom Curious about today’s student...

Virtual Event

Class of 1978: Uprooted and Resettled: What Genealogy Can Teach Us About Our Families

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 7:30pm

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For member of the Class of 1978 Lisa Misakian ’78 will talk about her own research into genealogy, sharing it with family and the wider world, and how family stories are helping to modernize...

Virtual Event

Thursday, April 3

A Hartford evening with President Danielle R. Holley

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 6pm

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During her inaugural year, Mount Holyoke President Danielle R. Holley involved alums, students, faculty and staff in developing the College’s next strategic plan — MHC Forward. You are invited to...

Saturday, April 5

Friday, April 18

Senior Symposium

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10am to 5:45pm

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View the individual session information > The annual Senior Symposium allows students the opportunity to share the projects, scholarly research, and intellectual passions that they have developed...

Various locations

Session 1 - Panel A - Biochemistry (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Erin Desmond, Optimization of RNA display for genetic detection of bacterial RNA-protein interactions Advisor - Katie BerryNIH R15GM135878, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, and Arnold and...

Cleveland Hall, L1

Session 1 - Panel A - English (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Ainsley Morrison, “For Canons Do”: Black Literary Production and the Canon’s Empire"Advisor - Kristen MayeEmily Tarinelli, "All-Consuming Desires: Feminist and Queer Usages of Cannibalism in 21st...

Dwight Hall, 101

Session 1 - Panel B - Biological Sciences (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Anna Narin, Investigating connective tissue disorders in Drosophila melanogasterAdvisor - Craig WoodardLynk Funding, Biology Research Grant (2024)Annalise Kuhlmann, Metabarcoding Analysis of...

Cleveland Hall, L2

Session 1 - Panel B - CRPE and Gender Studies (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Karis Knoll, "Cultivating I.D.E.A.S. (Inspiring Dialogue Exploring Accessible Spaces)"Advisor - Kristie FordCarson Law, "We Never Win or Lose: A Theoretical Analysis of Disability in Higher...

Kendade Hall, 305

Session 1 - Panel C - Physics (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Ella Phillips, Spatial imaging of photovoltage of organic solar cellsAdvisor - Katherine AidalaValentina Flores, Dielectric Breakdown of Thin Film Oxides on TMDs with Conductive Atomic Force...

Cleveland Hall, L3

Session 1 - Panel C - Politics and IR (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Hailee Pitschke, "The Genocide Convention and the Cosmopolitan Turn in International Law" Advisor - Sohail HashmiDilawaiz Rao, "Investigating Attitudes Toward Bangladesh in Pakistan Since 1971 and...

Kendade Hall, 303

Session 1 - Panel D - Psychology, Education, and Neuroscience (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Lauren Macias Severino, Hispanic/Latine Ethnolinguistic Identity: The Relationship Between Spanish Language Proficiency and Hispanic/Latine Ethnic Identity CentralityAdvisor - Balbir SinghHarap...

Reese Psychology & Education Building, 302

Session 1- Panel D - Architectural Studies (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 10:45am to 12pm

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Isabel Colina, "Futuring the fabric of the neighborhood: possibilities for the meaning of Place in Cambridge, MA"Advisor - Naomi DarlingLauren Madsen, "Promoting Resilient Landscapes: Stormwater...

Shattuck Hall, 216

Panel A - Exploring Empathy and Interpersonal Relations in Law and Policy

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Our panel will explore the themes of empathy and interpersonal relationships across our experiences in the fields of law and policy. Our experiences include interning in a public defender's office,...

Kendade Hall, 305

Panel B - Storytelling and Humanities Research in the Real World

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Storytelling and Humanities Research in the Real World Panel Moderator: Emily Wood ‘09, MHC Art Museum This panel explores lessons learned about storytelling, independent research, and...

Kendade Hall, 303

Panel C - Expanding Ideas of the Arts

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Creative Connections: Expanding Ideas of the Arts Panel Moderator: TBD What do museums, news media outlets, and recording studios have in common? Inspiring the community through...

Kendade Hall, 203

Panel D - The Art of Education: Summer Experiences in Cross-Cultural Learning Environments

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: The Art of Education: Summer Experiences in Cross-Cultural Learning Environments Panel Moderator: This panel brings together students who engaged in diverse educational and creative...

Dwight Hall, 101

Panel E - Transformative Power From Global Internships

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Transformative Power From Global Internships Panel Moderator: Eric Cestero Panel Abstract Our five internships, spanning three countries and a range of sectors, reflect the diversity...

Cleveland Hall, L2

Panel F - Uncharted Territory: What Happens When You're the Newcomer

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Uncharted Territory: What Happens When You're the Newcomer Panel Moderator: Professor Rick Feldman Stepping out of the classroom and into the corporate world can feel like entering a...

Cleveland Hall, L3

Panel G - Bridging the Classroom to Real Life Work

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Bridging the Classroom to Real Life Work Panel Moderator: Kat Eldred, Student Success Coordinator Panel Abstract Join Karena, Xinyi, Caroline, and Lily as they reflect on stepping...

Reese Psychology & Education Building, 302

Panel H - Interdisciplinary Pathways in Scientific Research: Bridging Theory, Data, and Care

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Interdisciplinary Pathways in Scientific Research: Bridging Theory, Data, and Care Panel Moderator: TBD This panel highlights interdisciplinary undergraduate research across clinical,...

Dwight Hall, 202

Panel I - Learning to Learn: Developing New Data Analysis Skills in STEM

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

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Panel Title: Learning to Learn: Developing New Data Analysis Skills in STEM Panel Moderator: Dr. Gary Snyder Our panel explores how college researchers apply foundational knowledge from our...

Reese Psychology & Education Building, 304

Session 2 - Panel A - Biochemistry (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Alison Foong, Fabricating Nanoparticles for Photodynamic Therapy Advisor - Amy CampChelsea Guo, Investigating the importance of sporulation-specific expression of the ClpC AAA+ protease chaperone...

Cleveland Hall, L1

Session 2 - Panel A - Politics (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Emma Cranage, "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Senate Campaign Contributions on Electoral Outcomes"Advisor - Adam HiltonLYNK Funding Lauren Cincotta,...

Dwight Hall, 101

Session 2 - Panel B - Biological and Environmental Sciences (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Elizabeth Gerbi, Effects of climate change factors on Hypericum perforatum presence in New England Advisor - Martha HoopesBiology Department Thesis FundingTessa Lancaster, On the Origin of Tobacco:...

Cleveland Hall, L2

Session 2 - Panel B - Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Qiao Se (ciao-see) Ong, "Culture and Commodity in the U.S. Study Abroad Industry"Advisor - Matthew WatsonSusan B. and Peter R. Betzer Endowed Fund Dean of Students Conference Fund Spanish,...

Kendade Hall, 305

Session 2 - Panel C - Chemistry (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Mamie Mulder, Stability of Polyvinylpyrrolidone Thin Films on Hydrophobic Substrates.Advisor - Wei ChenLynk FundingSophie Lee, Investigating Film Dewetting to Access Continuous and Patterned...

Cleveland Hall, L3

Session 2 - Panel C - Dance (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Frankie Crosby, "Returning, Again: Intuitively Queer Dance-Making"Advisor - Barbie DiewaldMeghan MacBeath, "Between Thresholds: A Choreographic Exploration of Architectural Design"Advisor - Barbie...

Kendade Hall, 303

Session 2 - Panel D - Neurosciences and Behavior (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Aubryn Kaine, Responding to Reward Loss: Measuring c-Fos Expression in the Lateral SeptumAdvisor - Marta SabariegoJuddy Nam, The Effect of Social Stress on Cognitive Bias and Neural Inflammation in...

Reese Psychology & Education Building, 302

Session 2 - Panel D - Sociology (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 1:30pm to 2:45pm

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Coco Jiang, "Shaping Disciplinary Character: Formalization in Presidential Addresses to American Social Science Associations"Advisor - Ben Gebre-MedhinLynk FundingDening Li, "Child Policies in...

Shattuck Hall, 216

Session 3 - Panel A - Biochemistry (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Audrey Schneider, CHIP Expression Based on Age and Sex in a Drosophila melanogaster Model of Glial TauopathyAdvisor - Kathryn McMenimenElizabeth Jackson, Bioaccumulation and Use of Tetrodotoxin by...

Cleveland Hall, L1

Session 3 - Panel A - History (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Keyang Zhao, "Withstanding Fallout and Writing the Future: Mid-twentieth Century Chinese Women Students in American Higher Education"Advisor - Richard ChuPugh GrantMolly Rogan, "Channeling...

Dwight Hall, 101

Session 3 - Panel B - Biological Sciences (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Jade Morrison, The AAA+ ATPase ClpC M-domain is a secondary interaction site for the sporulation-specific adaptor protein MdfA in the bacterium Bacillus subtilisAdvisor - Amy CampLynk FundingKhushi...

Cleveland Hall, L2

Session 3 - Panel B - Studio Art and Dance (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Aj Treat, "The Making, Meaning, and Understanding of Charcoal"Advisor - Ligia BoutonHaley Jenner, "This Community Of Care Nurtures Creativity (And The Unwavering Gratitude I Have For Life)"Advisor...

Kendade Hall, 305

Session 3 - Panel C - Geology and Geography (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Sayako Aizeki–Nevins, Economic Development on Hudson: Place-Meaning and Place-Commodification in Industrial and Postindustrial Sleepy Hollow, New York Advisor - Serin HoustonDepartment of Geology &...

Cleveland Hall, L3

Session 3 - Panel C - Politics (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Bee Mayberry, "Praise Jesus (and Trump): Language and Indoctrination Strategies Used by the Alt-Right and Christian Nationalists"Advisor - Ali AslamLucy Isaacs, "Stuck in a Loop: Conceptualizing...

Kendade Hall, 303

Session 3 - Panel D - CRPE (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Fina Duron and Nikki Hollis, "Stories for Us: QTBIPOC Voices, Memories, and Love"Advisor - Sarah Stefana SmithKayla Nelson, "Investigations in Trauma and Cultural Resilience"Advisor - David...

Shattuck Hall, 216

Session 3 - Panel D - Neuroscience and Behavior (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 3pm to 4:15pm

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Vanessa Farkas, Respiratory effects of hTau overexpression in Drosophila melanogaster astrocytesAdvisor - Ken ColodnerKamlyn Yosick, Investigating the effects of tau expression on chiasmatic...

Reese Psychology & Education Building, 302

Session 4 - Panel A - Biochemistry (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Xinran Peng, Investigation on morphologies of pH-responsive acetalated-dextran-block-mPEG self-assembled nanostructures for targeted drug deliveryAdvisor - Kyle BroadersLynk FundingAbby Bowden,...

Cleveland Hall, L1

Session 4 - Panel A - Film, Media, Theatre (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Abby Brown, "Managing the Music MTEL: Critiques and Resources for the Massachusetts Music Teacher Licensure Exam"Advisor - Adeline MuellerCampbell Waters, "QTBIPOC ART: Preventing Erasure During...

Dwight Hall, 101

Session 4 - Panel B - Astronomy, Math and Statistics

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Ines Belkhodja, Optimizing Calibration Transfer for Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): A Multi-Instrument Study Across Atmospheric and Laser Power VariationsAdvisor - Darby DyarGiovanna...

Cleveland Hall, L2

Session 4 - Panel B - Sociology and Economics (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Sophia Hoermann, "An Analysis of Populist Narratives Across Germany, France and the United States: Examining Nostalgia, National Identity & Affective Appeal"Advisor - Kenneth TuckerStella Walke, "A...

Kendade Hall, 305

Session 4 - Panel C - French and Romance Languages (Humanities)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Eva Ridenhour, "Yo tomaré la pluma, y de tus glorias coronista seré: A Bilingual Edition of the Secular Sonnets of Sor Violante do Céu’s Rimas Várias" Advisor - Nieves Romero-DíazClara Murphy,...

Kendade Hall, 303

Session 4 - Panel C - Psychology and Education, and Computer Sciences

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Adiba Mobarak, Maternal Factors, Child Body Mass Index, and the Moderating Effect of AcculturationAdvisor - KC HaydonCiella Puterbaugh, The Influence of Deployment Readiness on Parenting Styles...

Cleveland Hall, L3

Session 4 - Panel D - Neuroscience and Behavior (Sciences)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 4:30pm to 5:45pm

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Luci Campau, Bridging the (Synaptic) Gap: Fostering Accessibility in Neuroscience EducationAdvisor - Marta SabariegoSEED Research Grant, College of Education, UMass AmherstLauren Kang, An ERP...

Reese Psychology & Education Building, 302

Today

MHC reception at The Shepherd Arts Center, Detroit

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 6:15pm

Your museum, the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum (MHCAM), and 25 Friends of Art members are coming to Detroit! You – and all MHC alums in the area – are cordially invited to gather with MHCAM...

Monday, April 28

A Live Class With President Danielle R. Holley

Mon, Apr 28, 2025 12pm

Join Mount Holyoke President Danielle R. Holley as she leads a virtual class on one of the most consequential Supreme Court cases in recent history: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In...

Virtual Event

Tuesday, April 29

FP Monologues 2025

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 6:30pm to 8pm

*Celebrating 45 Years of the Frances Perkins Program!*Special guest and MHC alum Dr. Rebecca Brenner Graham will share insights from her new book, *Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Francis Perkins's...