Latest News

Three New Faculty and Staff Members Join Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life

Wesleyan Recognizes Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

Dance Department Holds Ukrainian Dance Workshop

From Q-Tip Pollination to Strategy Caucuses: Jewett Center Hosts Workshops

Upcoming Events on Campus

Senate Internship Program Information Session 
Want to intern with a senator? Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) is seeking interns for the Senate Internship Program in Hartford, CT and Washington, DC. Join us for pizza!
3/1, 12:15-1:15pm, Usdan 108

Global Education Speaker Series: Sex Education
Come hear from Nancy Kendall who will discuss sex education and rights denied in the US and Malawi. Lunch will be provided.
3/1, 12:00-1:00pm, Fries Center

Careers in Children’s and Educational Media
Come listen to experienced alumni talk about producing quality children’s media and trends in developing children’s content that blends education and entertainment. Lunch is provided.
3/2, 12:00-1:00pm, College of Education Studies (164 Mt. Vernon St.)

On the Useful Pointlessness of History
Come hear from Mauricio Tenorio Trillo, Professor of History at the University of Chicago and Associate Professor at the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, Mexico City. 
3/2, 4:30pm, Russell House

Ukraine Event Series: A Rising Fury Film Screening and Discussion 
“A RISING FURY” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival 2022 and tracks the evolution of the conflict in Ukraine. A Q&A with the brave filmmakers will follow the screening of this powerful documentary film. Any donations will go to provide humanitarian aid – housing and shelter in Ukraine for some of the millions of families displaced by the brutal war in their country. 
3/2, 7:00pm, Powell Family Cinema, 301 Washington Terrace

BHM Event: 3rd Annual Ankhsgiving Celebration
This event was created to bring all students of color of different backgrounds together under one roof to eat together, network, and show each other their individual talents and skills.
3/4, 7:00-9:30pm, Beckham Hall

BHM Event: Daughters of the Dust Film Screening
The BHM Film Series continues with Daughters of the Dust (1991) directed by Julie Dash.
3/4, 8:00pm, Goldsmith Family Cinema

Ukraine Event Series: The Clear Blue Skies: Diaries from Ukraine
The Clear Blue Skies listens to and performs excerpts from the audio diaries of a group of Ukrainian children and teenagers. The result is an urgent and intimate transmission of the trauma of war and the resilience and humor of young people in the digital age facing an unknown future for their country.
3/6, 7:00pm, Cross Street Dance Studio, 160 Cross Street

Count It All in Joy: Exploring How Black Parents Support Their Children Through Play
Join the Psychology Department for their first talk in their Colloquium Series with Dr. Lauren Mims from NYU. Dr. Mims will discuss her new BlackCreate Framework, focused on Black brilliance and creative problem-solving in fugitive spaces and present research on the magic of homespaces in the Black community.
3/6, 12:20-1:10pm, Judd 116

Fulbright Application Cycle Kickoff Webinar
National Fulbright program staff and alumni ambassadors will give an overview of the program. Dr.Erica Kowsz will introduce the Wesleyan campus process. Register today.
3/9, 2:00-3:00pm, Zoom

Off Campus/Community News and Events

Buttonwood Tree Events

• 3/1 Wesleyan Performance Night: A wide range of performances ranging from classical piano, chamber music, acapella, jazz, folk, and more! Suggested $5 donation. (7:30-9:00pm)
• 3/2 Live Acoustic Open Mic: Open to all. Sign up at 6:30. (7:00-10:00pm)
• 3/3 Story City Troupe “Box of Chocolates”: A storytelling showcase. $10 tickets. (8:00pm)
• 3/4 Jazz Quartet: Presenting the musical showcase of The Jen Allen Jazz Quartet. $25 admission. (7:00pm)

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

• WesBuds is recruiting volunteers!
  • They host fun, community-engaged events with students 18-21 who attend Middlesex Transition Academy. Please email student coordinator Liv Drazen at ldrazen@wesleyan.edu to sign up.
• Long Lane Farm is hiring farmers for this summer
  • Summer farmers will maintain the farm, sell produce at the market, manage invasives, connect with the community, and more. This is a paid position of $15/hr. Access the job description and apply here by 3/24. If you have any questions, contact weslonglanefarm@gmail.com.
• Interested in a stage manager position that involves community organizing?
  • Reverend Mary Bennet from the Church of the Holy Trinity is looking for students who have an interest in imagining, organizing, and promoting summer events for the church’s outdoor stage. This job will be based on your vision for a community-engaged performance series. Please email Civic Engagement Fellow, Abby Maymi, at amaymi@wesleyan.edu to chat further. 
• Everyone Outside is looking for spring/summer Youth Nature Connection Mentors
  • Co-lead their programs and help children connect with the natural world through play and self-guided exploration. Time commitment: 2-6+ hrs per week from March-June and flexible scheduling. Compensation: $14-$17/hr based on experience. To apply, visit their website. 
• Are you interested in working with the Sustainability Office this summer?
  • The summer assistant will do a variety of physical and intellectual tasks on project-based work including that related to the Sustainability Strategic Plan, zero waste, student outreach, and preparation for the new academic year. The assistant will work about 20 hours each week at $15/hr. Applications are due 3/2 at 12:00pm, apply via Handshake, AND email a written statement of interest/cover letter to jkleindienst@wesleyan.edu. Learn more here.
• The Sustainability Office is hiring a Waste Not Coordinator
  • Organize and run Waste Not, the annual student-run tag sale, in conjunction with the Sustainability Coordinators. All students are welcome to apply. The position will run from March-September 2023 and will be paid $14/hour ($15/hour starting in August). Please learn more and apply on Handshake by 2/28 at 11:59pm.

Funding Resources

Wesleyan Summer Grants support students who are pursuing no- or low-pay career-related experiences over the summer. (Deadline 2/28)

The Patricelli Center New Venture Awards (NVA) support impactful student ventures across sectors and communities. (Deadline 3/20)

The Davenport Study Grants support student research and other student scholarly projects in public affairs to begin this summer. (Deadline 3/26)

The Wesleyan Green Fund is accepting applications for project proposals that further sustainability in the broader Wesleyan community. (Deadline 5/1)

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