Reunion & Commencement begins on Thursday, May 21, and the weekend is well-stocked with events related to civic engagement, social impact, and the goings-on of the Allbritton Center. Students, alumni, parents, and everyone else in the Wesleyan family are welcome to attend! Come learn about all the ways that students and grads are working toward change…
Are you interested in design thinking – that is, “a human-centered approach to innovation” – and curious about what Wesleyan’s student forum has been up to this semester? Check out their fantastic blog and stop by the open house and showcase on Friday, May 8.
From Kerry Nix ’16 and Margaux Sica ’16: What’s the deal with Teaching Evaluations? Do you have questions or concerns about how teachers or classes are evaluated at Wesleyan? Have you ever wondered how your evaluations at the end of the semester impact the professors and the structure of the classes that you take? Do you have strong opinions about…
Symposium is a day-long interdisciplinary critique, which: Prompts the exchange of ideas and methods of inquiry between students and faculty across the curriculum, Stimulates creativity and innovation, Serves as a platform for juniors to develop senior research topics. Why Risk? Notions of vulnerability, security, and susceptibility are central to the ways we think and avenues…
From Danielle Pruitt ’15 and Rebecca Seidel ’15: Ideas never stop brewing under Wesleyan’s surface. In carrels, on stages, and around the world, students are constantly creating new things and re-conceptualizing the world. But rarely as students do we get the opportunity to showcase the journeys we take to get to these moments of creativity and…
Haenah Kwon ’17, Caren Ye ’17, and friends have launched a new magazine and blog called The Subway Ride. They are currently seeking submissions from “shy artists,” staff members, non-traditional students, Middletown residents, and anyone else in the community who has artwork or writing to share but hasn’t found the right venue just yet. The…
On Sunday, April 19, local senior citizens and Wesleyan students will convene in Beckham Hall for a celebration of our community’s cultural diversity. Restaurants from downtown Middletown have kindly donated desserts, and several student groups will entertain and educate the crowd with performances and presentations. Come by Beckham between 2:45 and 4:30 PM to enjoy…
The WSA and Information Technology Services are seeking a responsible and accountable self-starter to serve as the WSA OrgSync Support Intern for the fall semester, or until given projects are completed. The pay rate is $10/hour for approximately 3-5 hours per week. Work-study eligible students are preferred, but anyone can apply! OrgSync serves as a focal point and networking site for student…
Institutions like Wesleyan are meant to make the world a better place. In addition to their educational mission, this also means investing in — and divesting from — a wide variety of other causes. Joli Holmes ’17 writes in with the latest: Wesleyan’s Committee for Investor Responsibility (CIR) is the official body created to consider social…
An exciting opportunity from Danielle Pruitt ’15 and Rebecca Seidel ’15, president and vice president of the WESU Board of Directors: Do you have the next big idea? Do you have dreams of sharing your knowledge, passion, and talents with the world? We’re challenging you to THINK OUT LOUD! Think Out Loud is a platform for…
