Unpacking Inequality, Democracy and Economic Elites The most popular theoretical models in political economy assume democracy as antithetical to the interests of economic elites, and more so in contexts of high-income inequality. Contrasting such thought, unequal yet durable democracies seem to multiply worldwide. Given that high inequality implies greater power in the hands of…
The Long War in Afghanistan: A Perspective Wednesday, October 11, 7:00-9:00 pm Smith Reading Room, Olin Library In August of this year, the U.S announced another policy and strategy for Afghanistan. October 7th marked 16 years of war in Afghanistan, the longest American war of this century. Where are we in our aims to…
This semester’s annual blood drive is on Tuesday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 4th from 11:45-5:45 in Beckham Hall. Donors: Anyone can either schedule an appointment online at the Red Cross website (with the code wesleyanu) or you can email Lauren Conte at lconte@wesleyan.edu. There are appointments scheduled every half hour from 11:45-5:15. Volunteers:…
Mastering Motherhood is looking for Wesleyan students who would be interested in volunteering as childcare providers. They are in need of volunteers to help with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary groups. Our volunteers will help provide care within a safe environment for the children, as well as engage with them in reading, play, and…
Civic Action Plan Listening Session Tuesday, 9/26 12:00-1:00 Usdan 110 Join Provost Joyce Jacobsen, Director of the Jewett Center for Community Partnerships, Cathy Lechowicz, and Civic Engagement Fellow, Rhea Drozdenko for a listening session on Wesleyan’s community engagement strategy. What should we continue doing? What should we change? What would you want to see…
Master of Public Health Programs Panel DATE: Wednesday, 18 October 2017 TIME: 6:00-7:15 PM LOCATION: USDAN, Room 108 Panel Members: Mary G. Keefe and Stacey Tuttle, Yale School of Public Health Kristina Onishchuk, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Lauren Black, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Stephanie Lemoine, Harvard T.H. Chan…
Crystal Feimster and Demetrius Eudell will discuss the historical significance of confederate monuments and the campaigns for their removal in New Orleans, North Carolina, Baltimore, and elsewhere. Crystal Feimster, Associate Professor of African American Studies, History and American Studies at Yale University Crystal Feimster, (Ph.D., Princeton University, 2000), is Associate Professor of African American…
From ARTFARM Executive Director, Dic Wheeler ’81: Fall 2017 Volunteer Opportunities and Internships at ARTFARM: Teaching Assistants needed for Circophony Fall Circus Training Program for Teenagers: A great opportunity for someone with some circus, spinning, dance or acrobatic experience to help spread the circus joy to local teenagers in Circophony’s Fall Training Program. Program meets…
Cathy Lechowicz is leaving her role as the Director of the Jewett Center for Community Partnerships to become the next Director of Recreation and Community Services for the City of Middletown. Cathy will remain at Wesleyan through the end of September and then will begin her new role with the City in October. Cathy…
Since our last update Appalachian Scholar Project ran it’s first program. We recruited our first student Daya Harris, a promising young junior at Capital High school in Charleston West Virginia. We spent two weeks learning the basics of capitalism, liberalism, philosophy. Our student learned about the various types of colleges, how to finance them and…
