Three experts and a Wesleyan student will lead a panel discussion on “After Charleston: Next Steps for the Movement for Social Justice” at 8 p.m. Sept. 17 in Memorial Chapel. The event is sponsored by the Allbritton Center for Public Life, the African American Studies department and the Office of Equity and Inclusion. . The…
The Office of Community Service is hiring work-study and non-work study students for a diverse array of positions, including positions in local nonprofits. We will be at the Job Fair on September 9th from 11am-2pm with more information about the application process. Hiring: Social Media/Administrative Assistant At St. Vincent DePaul —Work Study Eligible— St.…
There is rarely a dull moment at Wesleyan – especially inside the Allbritton Center – and with so much activity happening right here on campus, it’s easy to overlook opportunities to learn outside of the Wes bubble. Throughout the year and around the world, there are countless conferences, institutes, bootcamps, meetups, and startup weekends focused on social entrepreneurship,…
The Office of Community Service is collaborating with Campus Compact and Wesleyan University to organize the Social Justice Leadership Conference. Staff and students from seven public and private institutions are members of the 2015 conference planning committee. The theme this year is Unmasking Social Change. The conference will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2015…
Wesleyan is collaborating with Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI) as a promotional partner for the International Conference on Child Rights & Sight. DCI holds its International Conference on Child Rights & Sight to raise awareness on child rights, including child labor and diseases that affect vision. The event gathers world-class speakers and leaders to…
Registration for fall AfterSchool Programming at Green Street is open! The Green Street Teaching and Learning Center is a community-based studio that develops, applies, and disseminates best practices in experiential teaching and learning which enhance Wesleyan and the greater community. The arts are at the heart of our programs and now we apply similar approaches to math…
A new form of capitalism is arising that recognizes our ability to direct the power and efficiency of market systems toward social impact. Social Capital Markets is dedicated to supporting the growth of this market. SOCAP is an annual event series that connects leading global innovators – investors, foundations, institutions and social entrepreneurs – to…
Join us on August 1, 2015 for the next in our Films on Foss series! First: Park in the lots on Wyllys Avenue or on Mt. Vernon Street. Then: Meet us on Foss Hill at 7pm for a picnic, where local food trucks will be available. Finally: At 8:30 pm, when the…
An invitation from our friends at the Community Health Center and the North End Action Team: Join us for another fun afternoon with spectacular views of the Middletown area and a delicious array of home brews!This time we’ll be outside and enjoying live music as well, and all to benefit the North End Action Team!!…
Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) – co-founded by Tim Freundlich ’90 – leads the charge toward a socially responsible economy by connecting and supporting social impact leaders around the globe. This year, SOCAP will award scholarships to 150 outstanding entrepreneurs for SOCAP15 (Oct. 6-9 in San Francisco), as well as Gratitude Awards in the categories of…
