On November 14th and 15th, the Allbritton Center for Study of Public Life co-sponsored the Shasha Seminar for Human Concerns, Dialogue for Change: From Conflict to Action. The seminar brought together a wide range of diverse voices from around the country to explore how civil dialogue can strengthen democratic engagement in today’s polarized climate. The…
CT Educators Rising Leadership Symposium
On November 20th, Wesleyan University hosted the CT Educators Rising Leadership Symposium. The symposium was a unique opportunity that brought together over 180 high school students, teacher-leaders, college students, and staff from partnering organizations across the state and offered a unique space for aspiring educators to connect, learn, and explore pathways into the teaching profession.…
The Allbritton Center presents at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland
On December 5th, The Allbritton Center’s Stephan Sonnenberg (Director of Human Rights Advocacy Minor) and Wesleyan University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicole Stanton presented at a side event of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea in Geneva and…
WesEngage: Community Corkboard
Welcome to the Allbritton Center’s Fall 2025 Highlight Series! As the year draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a semester defined by community care, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From food justice initiatives to holiday giving, the Allbritton Center worked alongside students and local partners to support Middletown families during a particularly challenging…
Fall Efforts in Supporting Local Families
Welcome to the Allbritton Center’s Fall 2025 Highlight Series! As the year draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a semester defined by community care, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From food justice initiatives to holiday giving, the Allbritton Center worked alongside students and local partners to support Middletown families during a particularly challenging…
Cardinal Community Commitment
Every year, over 400 Wesleyan students choose to enrich their educational experience through civic engagement on campus and beyond. They deploy their curiosity, skills, and practical idealism as they support educational and social enrichment activities for youth, stand with efforts to protect our environment, learn from the wisdom of aging community members, and work in…
Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature: Wesleyan Hosts Inaugural Community Book Fair
On Saturday, March 1st, Wesleyan hosted its inaugural Community Book Fair, celebrating Black Representation in literature and the media. The event welcomed over 40 families and included tabling, read-alouds, a panel on the importance of diverse literature, and exciting giveaways. Throughout the day, families had the opportunity to meet local Black authors, businesses, and organizations…
Spotlighting Community Campus Day
Now in its second year, the Jewett Center for Community Participation (JCCP) hosted three Community Campus Days (CCD) during the 2024-25 academic year, each highlighting a unique theme—Legends, Heroes, and Heritage. CCD offers participants a chance to visit Wesleyan’s campus and take part in hands-on workshops, allowing them to explore new interests, develop skills, and…
Join us for our Community Book Fair on 3/1!
The JCCP is hosting this event on Saturday, 3/1 10:00am-3:00pm in Fayerweather-Beckham Hall to raise awareness about the importance of diversity in children’s literature and media. The event will include tabling authors, vendors, and organizations, workshops, author readings, panels, a drumming circle, and giveaways. There will be offerings for all ages. We invite everyone to…
2/26 Championing Immigrants’ Rights Event!
Wednesday, February 26th, The Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life invites students, faculty, and the broader Middletown community to our upcoming event: Championing Immigrants’ Rights in the Trump Era. From 5:00 to 6:30 pm, join Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center, for her keynote address that explores the impacts of…