Seven Wesleyan Student Ambassadors, Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean and Dr. Clifton Watson, attended the inaugural HBCU Democracy Day hosted by the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) Center of Excellence for Social Justice on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The nonpartisan event brought together scholars, journalists, and civil rights activists…
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Reclaiming the Right to Vote: Overcoming Hurdles After Incarceration
As part of Wesleyan’s Democracy 2024 programming, which aims to promote civic participation, especially on the heels of a pivotal election, three leaders working on restoring voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals convened on October 8th. Co-sponsored by the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life and the Center for Prison Education (CPE), Barriers…
From the Diploma to the Ballot Initiative
Learn about our non-partisan voter registration initiative to get more young people registered and connected to the political process!At the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, our mission is to cultivate a dynamic community committed to the exploration, understanding, and advancement of public life. We embrace civic engagement as a core value, striving…
2022-2023 Highlights
We, at the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, would like to thank the students, faculty, staff, and community partners who worked with us throughout the year. Please scroll through to learn about this year’s highlights! And congratulations to our graduating seniors! 2022-2023 Highlights Slideshow: Jewett Center for Community Partnerships Patricelli Center for…
The Jewett Center Hosts Re-Imagining Community Safety Conference
Please see the Wesleyan Connection for the original post by Steve Scarpa: https://newsletter.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2023/04/19/jewett-center-hosts-community-safety-conference/ (REBLOG) Wesleyan’s Jewett Center for Community Partnerships convened a group of scholars, public policy specialists, funders, and activists to explore what community safety is, what it can look like, and the systemic barriers in place preventing an ideal version of that goal.…
4/4 What’s Happening This Week?
Upcoming Events on Campus XtraMile Tabling Come learn about the FREE Xtramile shuttle that can take you around campus and Middletown! 4/4, 6:00-8:00pm, Exley Think Fellowships Come learn what fellowships are all about: from international exchange, to graduate study, to independent projects. All class years welcome! There will be pizza. 4/5, 12:00-1:00pm, Fries Center (Fisk…
March Community Newsletter
The Wesleyan Community newsletter includes upcoming events, K-12 resources, and job and volunteer opportunities that are most relevant for our community partners in Middletown. You can keep up to date with the Allbritton Center on the Wesleyan ENGAGE blog. Upcoming Events Middletown Recreation’s Book Drive: Donate your gently used or new books for ages 12-18…
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3/7 Engage Newsletter
Upcoming Events on Campus (What) LQBTQ+ Rights in West Africa? The Global Education Speaker Series presents Educator and Consultant, Akey Fabrice Looky. Come in person for free food or join online. 3/8, 12:00-1:00pm, Fries Center or Zoom Global Engagement Minor Info Session and Student Panel The Global Engagement…
2/28 Engage Newsletter
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?…