Ever wanted to dance outside of It’s Only Natural Market? How about join a diverse group of Middletown dancers (beginners reign here) for what’s sure to be an awesome day of sight, sounds, moves, and general creativity? We’ll let the video link speak, er…move for itself.
Job Opportunity // VISTA Lend for America Program Associate
Lend for America Program Associate — Americorps VISTA — Newark, NJ About Us Lend for America is a rapidly growing organization founded to empower student leaders to build their communities through the creation of campus microfinance institutions (Campus MFIs). Our national platform supports students practicing microfinance in the U.S. by providing training, networking, funding, and research. In…
Enrichment Grant: Oladoyin Oladapo ’14
Oladoyin Oladapo ’14 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. This funding allowed her to get private training in HTML and JavaScript, which she will use in her entrepreneurial endeavors. Read Ola’s story below, and visit the PCSE website to learn more about our Enrichment Grants. ************************************************************** PCSE: Why…
MiddCORE Leadership and Innovation Summer Program at Sierra Nevada College
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. Wesleyan students (including graduating seniors) can apply for a Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship Enrichment Grant…
ENGAGE Link of the Day: How to Influence People with Your Ideas
There are many resources online for those of us who want to make the world a better place. The Patricelli Center is constantly on the lookout for links of interest to Wesleyan changemakers. Read ours and share your favorite links in the Comments section below. Today’s ENGAGE Link of the Day is Harvard Business Review’s…
Did You Know? Fact #25.
“History is all around us.” I think I’ve heard someone say that…somewhere. But can we deny its truthfulness? In Middletown, especially, there is a rich history that can be seen even today. One walk down High Street brings a lot of history to light. Why are there so many mansions on one block? Is Russell…
Traverse Square Carnival Flyer
Traverse Square Tutoring Program’s Annual Carnival Sunday May 5th from 2 – 5 In the courtyard between Hi/Lo Rise and Traverse Square The carnival will include a moon bounce obstacle course, music, face-painting, pizza, bubbles, dancing and so much more!
Job Opportunity // OCS Van Drivers Needed for Next Semester
Want a job with flexible hours for next semester? Have you had a license for at least 3 years and are 20 years of age or older? Want to drive around like a BAMF in a big OCS van? This could be the job for you. Student van drivers are responsible for transporting students to…
Did You Know? Fact #24.
This week’s post details the weekly public observing events at the Van Vleck Observatory. Situated in the middle of Wesleyan’s campus, the Observatory plays host to a variety of astronomy-related events. From the Observatory website: “MONTHLY SATURDAY NIGHT OBSERVING (RUNS ALL YEAR LONG) Organized and hosted by the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford (ASGH), this…
Job Opportunity // VISTA Program with CT Food Justice
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – VISTA PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FOOD JUSTICE & YOUTH LEADERSHIP! CT Food Justice Youth Corps University of Connecticut Extension, in partnership with some of the most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations in low-income communities in Connecticut, is launching a three year CT Food Justice Youth Corps (CT-FJYC) with five VISTA members in 2013-2014.…