Monthly Archives: October 2013

Roth on Wesleyan: How to Make A Difference

Re-blogged from Roth on Wesleyan, September 23, 2013 I spent yesterday at the 92nd St Y in New York at the Social Good Summit. The Summit is “a three-day conference that unites a dynamic community of global leaders to discuss a big idea: the power of innovative thinking and technology to solve our greatest challenges.” …

Company X Info Session (Monday 10/28 at noon, lunch provided)

The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship invites you to Company X Information Session Monday, October 28 12-1 p.m. Allbritton 304 REGISTER NOW Company X is an early stage investment company looking to work with motivated students with entrepreneurial aspirations. They make capital investments in a few companies each year and provide free office space in…

Guest Post from Max Perel-Slater ’11: Maji Safi and Global Handwashing Day

According to the American Cleaning Institute, hand washing with soap is the most effective and inexpensive way to prevent the diarrheal and acute respiratory infections that are responsible for millions of child deaths every single year in developing countries. Global Handwashing Day began on October 15, 2008 as a day to promote hand washing with…

CCP Anniversary Series: Spotlight on Amazing Grace

This week’s CCP anniversary post is focused on the Amazing Grace Food Pantry which is a program of St. Vincent de Paul. The Amazing Grace Good Pantry offers food free of charge to individuals and families by allowing them to shop at the pantry once a month for approximately three days worth of groceries. This…

Interview Prep Workshop and Venture for America Deadline

Thinking about the next steps after Wesleyan? The Career Center has you covered this week! Don’t forget to log in to MyCC for more employment opportunities as well as information about graduate school and careers. Interview Prep Workshop: Learn the do’s and don’ts of interviewing! (10/1; 6-7p in 41 Wyllys Rm 112) Venture for America:…

Riverfront Clean-Up This Saturday!

The city of Middletown is looking for volunteers to help clean up the riverfront this Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Grab a friend and head down for however long you can spare! Contact James Sipperly, Environmental Resource Specialist if you are interested in participating. He can be reached at 860-638-3506 or by email at james.sipperly@middletownct.gov.…

Learning by Doing: The Connecticut General Assembly Legislative Internship Program

The Wesleyan Career Center, WesDems, the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, and the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship invite you to Learning by Doing: The Connecticut General Assembly Legislative Internship Program Thursday, October 10 12-1 p.m. PCSE Board Room (Allbritton 022) Speakers: Mary Cyriac ’02, Jackson Ulrich ’14, and Steve Marcelynas An…