Jelisa Adair

I am the Civic Engagement Fellow for 2013-2014. While a student at Wesleyan I double majored in Psychology and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and completed a joint thesis during my senior year. I am interested in issues of social justice, mental health, media, and global welfare.

Eco Faciliatators Information Session (2/25)

The Wesleyan Sustainability Office is launching the new Eco Facilitators program in Fall 2014. Eco Facilitators (EFs) are peer-to-peer sustainability educators who promote sustainable lifestyle habits on campus. EFs will enroll in a semester-long seminar course designed to equip them with the tools to collaborate with first-year students to encourage these behavior changes. Working as…

Women, Wealth & Impact: Investing with a Gender Lens (3/5)

The International Women’s Week is heading this way from March 1st to March 8th, and here is an event to help celebrate! Join Joy Anderson ’89 founder of Criterion Institute and Women Effect Investments (who lately teaches CSPL210 Money and Social Change), for a webinar on how to invest with a gender lens: Criterion Institute…

Careers in Global Health Webinar (2/26, RSVP by 2/24)

Global Health University offers free webinars with leading experts in global health and social entrepreneurship. Learn from leading experts about a career in global health. The webinar will include guidance and advice from eight panelists, as well as ample opportunity to ask the speakers questions about their careers and their suggestions for students and professionals.  Learn…

Apply to be the next Wesleyan Civic Engagement Fellow (applications due 3/26)

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Community Partnerships the Civic Engagement Fellow will work closely with staff and offices across campus, including the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life and the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship, to engage students and support faculty in civic engagement endeavors. This one-year fellowship provides support…

Locking Down Lockers with Middletown Potluck

The Middletown Potluck student group is hosting an Indiegogo campaign to provide lockers for the homeless community in Middletown. From the campaign page: We are Middletown Potluck, a group dedicated to building a community between Middletown residents and Wesleyan students. At a recent potluck we all discussed serious problems that face the homeless community and…

Organizing Fellowship with Students for a New American Politics PAC (deadline 3/7)

2014 Organizing Fellowship Application Students for a New American Politics PAC is pleased to announce the 2014 Organizing Fellowship Program. The SNAP Fellowship is a paid grassroots organizing fellowship for students and youth that’s fast-paced, high-impact, and focused on social justice values. This isn’t your average summer internship – it’s your opportunity to create real, lasting…

Become a Fossil Free Fellow with 350.org (applications due 2/21)

The Career Center passed along this amazing paid opportunity for climate-organizing positions. Check out this message from 350.org and apply today! Incredible campus activists, Do you want to spend your summer continuing to fight climate change and the fossil fuel infrastructure? Apply to be a Fossil Free fellow. Fossil Free fellows will join 350.org‘s team for…

Peace First Prize (applications due 3/17)

We were contacted by Jen Clammer ’90 in regards to the Peace First Prize, nominate someone or apply yourself today! The Peace First Prize is your chance to celebrate the powerful contributions of the youth peacemakers. The Prize will recognize 5-10 young people between the ages of 8-22 for their compassion, courage and ability to…