Harambee House

First-Year Guide

2012-2013 Welcome! About Harambee

Welcome, Class of 2016! The First Year Guide for Stu- Harambee House is a cultural center dents of African Descent is designed to orient you to the for students, faculty, and staff of Afri- can descent at Wellesley College. In Wellesley and greater Boston communities. This booklet line with the name Harambee, a Swa- is published annually by Harambee House as a service to hili word meaning “pulling together,” you. We hope that you will find its contents useful. It in- our mission is to work together to cludes the names and contact information for the core stimulate academic, personal, and communal growth among women of and general executive boards of Harambee sponsored African descent. For many students, student organizations: Ethos, Wellesley African Students Harambee House is a “home away from home.” Our living room is a large, Association (WASA), Women for Caribbean Development comfortable space for a great variety of activities—from watching movies (WCD), and Ministry to Black Women (MBW). There is with friends to enjoying lectures and programs. The library houses a collection of literary, historical, and contemporary works devoted to the African also a listing of faculty and staff of African descent. Diaspora. Our kitchen is perfect for students in the mood for a real home- Lastly, a resource section with information on entertain- cooked meal. On the lower floor, the den, computer area, and study rooms ment, restaurants, and cultural shops in the surrounding provide spaces for study sessions, organization meetings, and a place to just area is also included. hang out with friends. We are also the home to several organizations involv- ing students of African descent (see page 7).

Dr. Tracey Cameron Assistant Dean of Intercultural Education Services Programs Director of Harambee House Academic Support First-Year Outing Advisor to Students of African Descent Cultural Advising High Tea Referrals Student/Faculty Gatherings Personal Support Semester Study Breaks Advocacy Black History Month Events Alumnae Networking Senior Reception

Visit us online at http://www.wellesley.edu/Harambee

3 Harambee House Staff Harambee House Staff

The Harambee House Staff is here for you—for guidance, for advice, for support, and for advocacy. Feel free to drop in to see the Assistant Dean/Director What does the Assistant Dean/Directorof during her office hours or by appointment. Harambee House office hours are Harambee House do? from 9am—5pm Monday through Friday. The Assistant Dean/Director manages Harambee House’s operations and supervises programming for students of African descent and the Wellesley College community. She advises all student organizations whose primary Administrative Staff purpose is to serve students of African descent.

The Assistant Dean/Director works with faculty, class deans, and other Dr. Tracey Cameron staff members to assist in the development of all students of African de- Assistant Dean of Intercultural Education scent at Wellesley College. The Assistant Dean/Director meets with staff Director of Harambee House from student Life, the Alumnae and Admissions Offices, the Dean of Stu- Advisor to Students of African Descent dents, Associate Deans of the College, and the President of the College. (781) 283—2133

Why should I meet with the Assistant Dean/Director?

The Assistant Dean/Director advises students on coursework, career goals, participation in student organizations, and campus initiatives. By knowing Nancy Giusti who you are and your interests, she can refer you for awards, committee Administrative Assistant membership, conference attendance, or employment. She provides recom- [email protected] mendation letters for scholarships, employment, and graduate school. She can help you through the intricacies of college administration and can di- rect you to the proper channels as the need arises. She can advocate for you if you have any type of difficulty with fellow students, professors, staff, Resident Life, the Academic review board, or General Judiciary.

4 5 Student Organizations of Harambee House Staff African Descent

Maya Thompson, ‘13 Events Coordinator ETHOS American Studies Major Washington, D.C. Organization for Women Ethos, Society Zeta Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. of African Descent “I love that Wellesley is its own bubble. No where else in the world would I feel this free and safe to explore who I am.” [email protected]

Lyndsay Coleman, ‘14 The purpose of Ethos shall be to serve as a support group for women of Events & Communications Coordinator African descent. The organization shall provide a common and effective Media Arts & Sciences Major voice on matters that concern students of African descent on and off Detroit, MI Ethos, SBOG, Admissions Office campus, establish and maintain a meaningful relationship with the black “I love Wellesley because of the sense of empowerment, en- community, study our own history and traditions, promote cultural and couragement, and community you gain and keep forever.” political awareness, fight racism and sexism and prepare ourselves, as [email protected] women of African descent, to approach the challenges of a crucial era.

Danielle Alvarado, ‘14 Core Executive Board Events Coordinator English and Cinema & Media Studies Major President Lyndsay Coleman Brookhaven, NY Vice President Danielle Alvarado Ethos Treasurer Raissa Antwi “I love Wellesley for the lifelong friends and sisters you find.” [email protected] General Executive Board ALANA Representative Patrice Caldwell Faith Fells, ‘14 Social Chairs Hillary Sowa & Danielle Gore Events & Communications Coordinator Black Arts Chair Tanekwah Hinds Undeclared Community Service Chair Taylor Stewart Detroit, MI Fashion Show Chairs Alise Powell & Naima Pittman Ethos, WZLY, Admissions Office “I love Wellesley for the many opportunities available to stu- Sisterhood Chairs Faith Fells & Carmyn Polk dents (e.g. study abroad, service trips, internships etc. )” Political Action Chair Patrice Caldwell [email protected] Lecture/Quintessence Day Chair Courtney Jackson Sex & Sexuality Chair Dafina Bobo blackOUT Liason Erika Turner

6 7 Student Organizations of Student Organizations of African Descent African Descent

WASA WCD Wellesley African Women for Caribbean Students Association Development

WASA (Wellesley African Students Association) exists to promote the exchange of knowledge about contemporary issues affecting Africans and Africans of the Diaspora. Our aim will be achieved The purpose of Women for Caribbean Development is to establish a through activities such as monthly discussions, lectures, cultural meeting place and serve as a support group for women of Caribbean celebrations, community service projects, journals, film festivals, descent by enhancing our cultural, social and academic experience on concerts, and participation in conferences. Wellesley's campus and to promote cultural awareness.

Core Executive Board Core Executive Board

President Aryanne de Silva President Jacqueline Killenga & Akua Forkuo-Sekyere Treasurer Yassmina Macer Treasurer Akofa Ahiable Secretary Dacie Boyce Secretary Sylvia Ilahuka Social Chair Shonda Luke Film Festival Chair Mwangala Akamandisa PublicityChairs Afiya Addison Lecture Chair Sabrina Zurga First-Year Coordinator Afiya Addison First-Year Coordinator Akofa Ahiable & Adjoa Boateng Webmistress Lala Oyegun Social Chairs Luisa Reyes & Lori Akin-Olugbade Mamaland Coordinators Shikah Kofie & Pamela Akametalu Alumnae Chair Raissa Antwi Gumboot Chief Raissa Antwi

8 9 Student Organizations of African Descent Resources Stone Center Health Services Robin Cook-Nobles, Director Vanessa Britto, Director MBW Individual and group Counseling Phone: (781) 283—2810 Phone: (781) 283—2839 http://www.wellesley.edu/Health/ Ministry to Fax: (781) 283—3769 Black Women http://www.wellesley.edu/Counseling/ Disability Services Jim Wice, Director Includes learning disabilities and ADD Phone: (781) 283—2434 http://www.wellesley.edu/web/Studentlife/HealthandWellness/disability.psml Ministry to Black Women is an organization of students that share a common background and desire to continue learning and sharing Biblical Pforzheimer Learning and Teaching Center (PLTC) teachings and principles. It is a mechanism meant to spiritually mature Roberta Schotka, Director women in the teachings of Jesus Christ, whom we acknowledge to be the Free tutoring in a variety of subjects for all Wellesley students only true and living God. This is achieved by our ideals and beliefs to Phone: (781) 283—2839 support each other, and spread these teachings to our community. Fax: (781) 283—3769 http://web.wellesley.edu/web/Academics/AcademicAdvisingAndSupport/pltc.psml Center for Work and Service (CWS) Joanne Murray, Director Executive Board Help students with all things work-related (resumes, internships, and volunteer- ing); provides these opportunities as well as the funds to participate in them. Phone: (781) 283—2352 President Taylor Stewart http://www.wellesley.edu/cws/ Treasurer Yassmina Macer Publicity Chair Patrice Caldwell Wellesley Student Aid Society First-Year Coordinator Patrice Caldwell Individual and group Counseling Phone: (781) 283—2839 Fax: (781) 283—3769 http://www.wellesley.edu/Counseling/ Class Deans Lori Tenser, Class of 2016 [email protected] Jennifer Stephan, Class of 2015 [email protected] John O’Keefe, Class of 2014 (A-F) [email protected] Joy Playter, Class of 2014 (G-Z) [email protected] Susan Cohen, Class of 2013 [email protected]

10 11 Faculty & Staff of African Resources Descent Battershield, Robert Combined Building Custodian, Custodial Services Wellesley provides transportation into and out of Natick, Cambridge, and Benjamin, Marion Storekeeper/GSW, Food Service Administration Boston. Some services are free, and others require a token or a ticket. Tokens are $3.00 and available on-campus in the Wang Campus Center, Bookstore, Bishop, Patricia Custodian, Custodial Services and the Housing/Transportation Office. Off-campus, they are available in Blake, Karen Administrative Assistant, Psychology MIT’s Stratton Student Center at LaVerde’s Market, at Out of Town News in Britto, Vanessa Director, Wellesley College Health Services Harvard Square, and at the Marlboro Market located at 45 Massachusetts Ave. in Boston. Below are the different transportation services and they’re Brown, Juanita Payroll Manager, Controllers Office descriptions. Bryant, Tracey Database Coordinator, Admissions Cameron, Tracey Assistant Dean of Intercultural Education, Director of Harambee House, Advisor to Students of African Descent Escort Shuttle Van Carpenter, Angela Professor, Cognitive and Linguistic Science Provides safe transportation around campus after dark Cezair-Thompson, Margaret Professor, English Runs from 6pm-2am Stops at various locations around campus Chapman, Robbin Associate Provost, Academic Director of Diversity and In- clusion After 2am, please contact Campus Police at (781) 283-2121 for an escort Charles, Nicole Applications Assistant, Admissions Cook-Nobles, Robin Chief Psychologist, Counseling Services Exchange Bus Cowan, Sherman Resident Director of Claflin, Residence Bus between Wellesley and MIT Crawford, Ronald General Chef, Wellesley College Club Stops at various locations in Cambridge and Boston Stops on-campus in front of the Chapel and the Wang Campus Center Cudjoe, Selwyn Professor, Africana Studies Runs M-Th from 7am to 12:40am; Runs from 7am—5pm on Fridays Davis Read, ShaQuan Area Coordinator, Residence Free for Wellesley and MIT students, otherwise 1 token each way Davis, Elaine D. Display Cook, Wang Food Service Senate Bus Desarmes, Darling-Chee Cashier, Wang Food Service Transportation into Boston and Cambridge Devaughn, Debra Senior Development Officer, Resources Costs 1 token each way for all Epps, Lisa E. General Service Worker, Food Service Administration Begins after 5pm on Friday and goes through Sunday Esdaile, Avery Assistant Athletic Director, PERA Operators Stops at various locations in Cambridge and Boston Eure, Lisa Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator, Wellesley Movie/Mall Bus Centers for Women Costs 1 token round-trip Ford, Elisabeth Professor, English Stops at the Natick Collection, the AMC Theater, Shoppers World, and Gardener, Amy Display Cook, Food Administration Target Garrant, James Manager of Student Accounts, Student Financial Services

For full schedules and more information, visit George, Victoria Senior Assistant Director, Office of Admissions http://new.wellesley.edu/housingtransp/transportation Greene, Nikki Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow Greer, Brenna Professor, History Hibbert, Delverna Display Cook, Food Administration 12 13 Hibbert, Dervin Custodian, Custodial Services Faculty & Staff of African Descent In the Town of Wellesley Jeffries, Michael Professor, American Studies Banks Maparyan, Layli Executive Director, Wellesley Centers for Women Bank of America Boston Private Bank & Trust Co. Middlesex Savings Bank 185 Linden Street 336 Washington Street 200 Linden Street Maorongarti, Mbaira Lab Specialist, Biological Sciences (800) 432—1000 (781) 707—7700 (781) 237—5233 McLauren, Tasmina Head Cook, Food Service Administration 342 Washington Street (800) 432—1000 Mekuria, Salem Professor, Art Citizens Bank Needham Bank TD Bank 35 Washington Street 182 Linden Street 458 Washington Street 380 Washington Street Menkiti, Ifeanyi Professor, Philosophy (800) 432—1000 (781) 239—3300 (781) 237—0210 (781) 235—1005 Moore, Dawn General Service Worker, Food Service Administration Library Moore, Franklin Custodian, Custodial Services Wellesley Free Library Morgan, Dunn Grill Cook, Food Service Administration 530 Washington Street (781) 235—0210 Obeng, Pashington Professor, Africana Okwenje, Agnes Application Assistant, Office of Admissions Post Office 1 Grove Street 337 Washington Street Olivo, Dana Freeman Resident Director, Residence (781) 235—3666 (781) 235—4374 Patterson, Donna Professor, Africana Studies Coffee Shops Porche, Michelle Sr. Research Scientist, Wellesley Centers for Women Starbucks Coffee Peet’s Coffee & Tea Dunkin’ Donuts Queenan, Paula Area Coordinator, Residence 68 Central Street 530 Washington Street 453 Washington Street (781) 237—5282 (781) 235—0210 (781) 239—1269 Quivers, William Professor, Physics 190 Linden Street 12 Washington Street Rich, Wilbur Faculty Emeritus, Professor of Political Science (781) 235—2390 (781) 237—3365 Roach, Lois Lecturer, Theatre Studies Grocery Store Rollins, Judith Faculty Emerita, Professor of Africana Studies Whole Foods Market Roche Bros. Smith-Aidoo, Pearl Student Account Coordinator, Student Financial Services 1 Grove Street 337 Washington Street (781) 235—3666 (781) 235—4374 St. John, Joy Director, Office of Admission Steady, Filomina Professor, Africana Studies Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy Rite Aid Tryon, Irma Director of Recruiting, Center for Work and Service 65 Central Street 452 Washington Street Virgo, Wilton Professor, Chemistry (781) 237—2520 (781) 235—0249 Waugh, Faith Display Cook, Wang Food Service Taxi Services Williams, Corrine General Food Service Worker, Food Service Administration JFK Taxi Natick Cab Company Newton Yellow Cab Red Cab Williams, Dennis Trades Helper, M.S. Electric (508) 653—4500 (508) 653—2300 (617) 332—7700 (617) 734—5000 Williams, Irving Baker’s Help, Food Service Administration Sun Taxi The AirPorter Veterans Taxi (800) 786—8294 (781) 899—6161 (781) 235—0300 Williams, Janet General Service Worker, Food Administration Service Williams, Venise General Cook, Food Service Administration Ximines, Joslyn Swimming Pool Maintenance, Custodial Services 14 15 In Cambridge & Boston In Cambridge & Boston

Beauty Supply Entertainment (continued) Beauty Supply Supermarket Venus Cosmetic Uphams Corner Franklin International Royale Nightclub Venue Wally’s Cafe 1759 Washington Street, 32 Prospect Street, 769 Dudley Street, 22 Eastern Ave, 279 Tremont Street, 100 Warrenton Street, 427 Massachusetts Ave, Roxbury Cambridge Dorchester Malden Boston Boston Boston (617) 236—5562 (617) 492—0870 (617) 436—2832 (781) 324—1888 (617) 338—ROXY (617) 338—8061 (617) 424—1408

974 Blue Hill Ave, Kiki Beauty Supply P & P International Kings Bowling Billiards Whiskey Park Dorchester Ctr. 2183 Washington Street, 482 Main Street, 50 Dalton Street, 64 Arlington Street, (617) 288—9600 Roxbury Malden Boston Boston (617) 427—0353 (781) 322—3633 (617) 266—2695 (617) 542-1483 Cultural Exhibits Restaurants Black Entrepreneurs at the Boston Federal Reserve (Exhibit) Boston House of Pizza (BHOP) Baraka Café (Algerian/Tunisian) Blue Ribbon BBQ 600 Atlantic Avenue, 305 Huntington Ave, 80 1/2 Pearl Street, 1375 Washington Street, Boston Boston Cambridge W. Newton (617) 973—3463 (617) 266—4605 (617) 868—3591 (617) 332—2583 National Center of Afro-American Artists (Museum) B. Good (Burgers) Oliveira’s Restaurant (Brazilian) Restaurante Cesaria (Cape-Verdean) 300 Walnut Avenue, 272 Newbury Street, 743 Broadway, 266 Bowdoin Street, Boston Boston Everett Dorchester (617) 442—8614 (617) 825—6027 (617) 389—8615 (617) 282—1998 African American Heritage Trail Jamaicaway Books & Gifts John Harvard’s (Drinks) Asmara Restaurant (Ethiopian) Hungry Mother (French/Southern) 4 Brattle Street, 676 Centre Street, 1 Worcester Rd, 739 Massachusetts Ave, 233 Cardinal Medeiros, Cambridge Jamaica Pln. Framingham Cambridge Cambridge (617) 441—2884 (617) 983—3204 (508) 875—2337 (617) 864—7447 (617) 499—0090 Museum of African-American History A Nubian Notion (Museum) Fire & Ice (Grill & Bar) Carmen (Italian) Casablanca (Mediterranean) 14 Beacon Street, Ste. 719, 41-47 Warren Pl., 205 Berkley Street, 33 North Square, 215 Chandler Street, Boston Roxbury Boston Boston Worcester (617) 725—0022 (617) 442—2622 (617) 482—3473 (617) 742—6421 (508) 799—7989

Entertainment 50 Church Street, Irie Restaurant (Jamaican) Safari Cafe (Kenyan) Oga’s (Japanese) 310 Bowdoin Street, 215 Chandler Street, 915 Worcester Rd, Avalon (club) Boston Swing Central Boston Swing Dance Longfellow (Swing) Cambridge (617) 547—9007 Dorchester Worcester Natick 15 Lansdowne Street, 24 Roland Street, 465 Mt. Auburn Street, 524 Boston Post Road, (617) 929—3866 (508) 799—7989 (508) 653—4338 Boston Charlestown Watertown Wayland (617) 262—2424 Crosby Whistle Strip Taberna de Haro (TexMex/Cajun) Coast Cafe (Soul Food) Karibu (Ugandan) 999 Beacon Street, 233 River Street , 10 Crescent Street , Fire and Ice (Salsa) Jillian’s Boston (Pool/Bowling) Mantra MIT Lindy Hop Society Brookline Cambridge Waltham 50 Church Street, 145 Ipswich Street, 52 Temple Place, Student Center, (617) 266-0003 (617) 354—7644 (781) 899—7444 Harvard Square Boston Boston MIT (617) 547—9007 (617) 437—0300 (617) 542—8111 http://mit.edu/swing/ Pepper Pot (Jamaican) Terenga (Senegalese) The Border Cafe Helman(Vegetarian) 208 Dudley Street, 1746 Washington Street , 32 Church Street , 143 1st Street , New England Tango Ryles Jazz Club Swing City Dance Club The Beehive Boston Boston Cambridge Cambridge 620 Cambridge Street, 212 Hampshire Street, 20 Inner Belt Road, 541 Tremont Street, (617) 445—4409 (617) 266—0024 (617) 864—6100 (617) 492—4646 Cambridge Cambridge Somerville Boston (617) 863—NETA (617) 876—9330 (617) 513-9841 (617) 423—0069 16 17 In Cambridge & Boston In Cambridge & Boston

Houses of Worship Berea 7th Day Adventist Church Boston Islamic Center Greater Framingham Community Boston On A Budget 108 Seaver Street, 3381 Washington Street, 44 Franklin Street, Dorchester Jamaica Pln Framingham Wellesley students have passes that grant them free access to some mu- (617) 427—2201 (617) 522-1881 (508) 626—2118 seums and attractions around Massachusetts. Here are some ways you Jubilee Christian Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Union United Methodist Church can better take advantage of the greater Boston Area and all it has to 1500 Blue Hill Ave, 49 Winthrop Ave, 1257 Blue Hill Ave, offer just by showing your Wellesley ID. Mattapan Mattapan Mattapan (617) 786—3100 (617) 445-7260 (617) 298—0278 DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park Pentecostal Tabernacle Muhammad’s Mosque #11—Nation of Islam Myrtle Baptist Church Located in Lincoln, MA 77 Columbia Street, 10 Washington Street, 21 Curve Street, Cambridge Boston West Newton Harvard University Art Museums (617) 661—0222 (617) 442—6082 (617) 332—5870 Free access to the Fogg Art Museum, the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, the Busch- Reisinger Museum and study room, and the Agnes Mongan Center for the Study of Morning Star Baptist Church St. John’s African Methodist Church Mass. Avenue Baptists Church Prints, Drawings, and Photographs galleries. 1257 Blue Hill Ave, 85 Bishop Allen Drive, 146 Hampshire Street , Mattapan Cambridge Cambridge (617) 298—0278 (617) 661—1110 (617) 868—4853 Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)

Hair Salons Museum of Science Cramer’s Hair Studio Cuts On Ethnic Hair *EFX Hair Salon Fresh Start Natural Salon Wellesley’s Science Center has passes that allow students to visit here for free. Visit 100 Huntington Ave, Suite 39 59 Hollis Street, 900 Main Street, 373B Washington Street, http://www.wellesley.edu/ScienceCenter/Students/passes.html for more informa- Boston Framingham Woburn Dorchester tion. (617) 267—4146 (508) 620—0200 (781) 935-0900 (617) 825—6027 G20 Spa & Salon Glamourama Hair Salon Hair 552 *Kay’s Beauty Salon Photographic Resource Center 278 Newbury Street, 270 Broadway, 552 Columbus Ave, 1117 Blue Hill Ave, Boston Cambridge Boston Dorchester Transportation on the MBTA (617) 262—2220 (617) 661—5929 (617) 859—8119 (617) 436—5929 The MBTA or “T” is Massachusetts’s public transit system. The closest T stop to Healthy Hair by Shawn, Tryangles Hair Liz Haircare *Mariam’s African Braiding Wellesley is the Riverside train stop, and the closest Commuter Rail stop is the Welles- 28 Eastern Ave, 1605 Tremont Street, 1518 Tremont Street, ley Square stop on the Framingham/Worcester Line. Malden Roxbury Crossing Roxbury Crossing

(857) 888—1445 (617) 232—2705 (617) 541-1075 Charlie Card: $2.00 for the subway with free transfer to local bus and discounted *Marlena’s Unisex Salon Monica Todd Salon *Muriel’s Natural Hair Care Your Hair Salon transfer to express bus; $1.50 for the bus 900 Main Street, 990 Tremont Street, 768 Blue Hill Ave, 27 Mt. Auburn St, Charlie Ticket or Cash-on-board: $2.50 for the subway, $2.00 for the bus Woburn Roxbury Crossing Dorchester Ctr Cambridge Day/Week LinkPass: $11.00 for one day, $18.00 for one week (7 days) (617) 817—0416 (617) 427—2620 (617) 282—5386 (617) 491—1975 Commuter Rail: Varies depending on route/zone travel

*Nana’s Hair Braiding Olive’s International Textures *Royal Tree Hair Care Salon Impressions Visit www.mbta.com for train schedules, stop information, and directions. 901 Huntington Ave, 1198 Boylston Street, 162 Norfolk Street, 2269 Mass Ave #3, Boston Chesnut Hill Dorchester Cambridge (617) 277—3306 (617) 734—3944 (617) 436—3800 (617) 491-1141 *Indicates available natural and braided hair services 18 17 Acronyms List

Confused by all the acronyms? Here is a list of some of you might come across frequently. If all else fails, remember to just ask! AC—Area Coordinator FYM—First Year Mentor SAAFE—Sexual Assault ALANA—African American, GRH—Green Hall Awareness For Everyone Latina, Asian, and Native HC or HoCo—House Coun- SBOG—Schneider Board Of American students cil Governors APT—Academic Peer Tutor IS—Information Services SCBT—Student Council to ARB—Academic Review ISL—Instructor in Science the Board of Trustees Board Laboratory SEQ—Student Evaluation BAC—Budget Advisory Com- IT—Instructional Technology Questionnaire mittee K-Bot—Kim Bottomly, cur- SFS—Student Financial Ser- BOA—Board of Admissions rent college president vices CCI—Committee on Curricu- KSA—Korean Students Asso- SHAC—Student Health Advi- lum and Instruction ciation sory Committee CE—Continuing Education KSC—Keohane Sports Center SHE—Sexual Health Educa- CERD—Committee on edu- LCW, LuLu, or Wang— tors cational Research and Devel- LuLu Chow Wang Campus SOAC—Student Organiza- opment Center tions and Appointments CFA—Committee on Faculty MAC—Multicultural Affairs Committee Appointments Coordinator SOFC—Student Organization CG –College Government MLKC—Martin Luther King, Funding Committee CLCE—Committee on Lec- Jr. Committee TCC—Tanner Conference tures and Cultural Events MPC—Multicultural Presi- Committee CPLA—Committee for Politi- dents’ Council TCO—Taiwanese Cultural cal and Legislative Action ORSL—Office of Religious Organization CPOP—Community-Policing and Spiritual Life TZE—Tau Zeta Epsilon Soci- Office Program PAC—Pan-Asian Council or ety CRW—Center for Research President’s Advisory Council WAA—Wellesley Asian Alli- on Women PBA—Pre-Business Associa- ance CSA—Chinese Students Asso- tion WASA—Wellesley African ciation PE—Physical Education Students Association CWIS—Campus-Wide Infor- PERA—Physical Education, WASAC—Wellesley Associa- mation System Recreation, and Athletics tion for South Asian Cultures CWS—Center for Work and PhiSig—Alpha Phi Sigma WCAA—Wellesley College Service Society Alumnae Association DC—Distribution Center (DC PLTC—Pforzheimer Learn- WCC—Wellesley College Lot is the parking lot near the ing and Teaching Center Club Distribution Center) PNE—Pendleton East WCCC—Wellesley Commu- DC—Diversity Committee PNW—Pendleton West nity Children’s Center (formerly CWDI) QR—Quantitative Reasoning WCTVC—Wellelsey College DMCC—Davis Museum and RA—Resident Advisor TV Cultural Center RCC—Residential Computing WCW—Wellesley Centers for 106 Central Street DOOCA—Director of On- Consultant Women Wellesley, MA Campus Affairs RD—Resident Director WEED—Wellesley Energy 02481 DS—Davis Scholar(s) SA—Service/Alumnae and Environmental Defense FND—Founders (parking lots) ZA—Zeta Alpha Society (781) 283—2133 wellesley.edu/Harambee 18