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.

Christopher Brodigan Award (Applications due 4/16)

Christopher Brodigan Award The Christopher Brodigan Fund was established in memory of Christopher Brodigan, a Wesleyan student who died in an accident in his frosh year. The Fund pays tribute to Christopher’s deep interest in Africa and to the public service he provided through teaching in Botswana prior to entering Wesleyan. Awards will be made…

This Week at the Career Center: Southern Teachers Agency, Brown University, White House Internship Program, and Sharing Our Strength

Teacher, Southern Teachers Agency: Each year, STA helps hundreds of teachers and coaches find jobs at outstanding college preparatory schools throughout the South–nearly 600 schools in 16 states from Texas to Florida to Pennsylvania. Teacher certification is preferred, but is typically NOT required by these schools for middle and high school teaching positions. (Wednesday, April 9)   College…

Intern with Ashoka U (applications due 4/15)

Looking for something to do this summer? Check out this unpaid internship with Ashoka U! From the Ashoka U website: Ashoka U is looking for fun, dedicated, innovative summer interns to work in the Ashoka Global office. We seek full-time interns (40 hours per week) for a minimum duration of 10 weeks. Applications are open on a…

SEEED Summit at Brown University (4/25-26)

Want an excuse to go to Providence, RI? Interested in social entrepreneurship as a vehicle for economic development? The SEEED Summit, a collaboration between Brown University and Social Venture Partners Rhode Island (SVPRI), is the first national conference that focuses on what is needed to build an effective social enterprise ecosystem that can drive economic…

Apply to Middlebury’s MiddCORE (4/15)

Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College is a four week summer program for undergraduates and recent graduates that will change your life. This mentor-driven experiential learning program builds skills, creates opportunities and expands networks for tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. The priority deadline is 4/15, but after that date, applications will be accepted on a rolling…

Earth Month 2014 at Wesleyan

April is Earth Month at Wesleyan, and the Sustainability Office has events all month long! Here is a sampling of the events we are most excited for, but remember to check the Sustainability website for a full calendar. WILD Wes Workday: Head down to the WestCo Courtyard or Butterfields Courtyard to help WILD Wes get…

Apply for the Vera Fellowship Program (applications due 4/8)

Vera Fellowship Program: Job Profile: Fellow Location: Vera currently has teams in Mumbai, Nairobi, and Geneva. Placements will be determined during application process. Position may include short and medium term travel. Focus: Process design, data systems, development-sector consulting, impact measurement, cloud and mobile technology, Force.com platform Supervisor: Country Director Term: One year (mid July 2014-July 2015) In its third year,…