Laurie Nussdorfer, professor of history, letters and medieval studies at Wesleyan University.

by Olivia Drake • May 11, 2010

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With the pandemic still impacting our community, we continue Wesleyan’s Year in Review with a look back at the efforts to assist our local hospital. Last April, two makerspace labs on campus manufactured 3D printed protective masks. Read more stories: fal.cn/3cUId

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Congratulations to Narda Jones ’91 on her appointment to the Office of Science and Technology Policy as Legislative Affairs Director under President Joe Biden.

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More than 760 alumni, parents, and friends of the university are exploring three questions on life this winter as part of a three-part mini-course titled Living a Good Life. Tonight at 7 p.m., the discussion will focus on on Daoism. fal.cn/3cSSC

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Through early February, Wesleyan University’s Gordon Career Center is hosting four career conversations featuring students and alumni from different industries. Join us for one or all of the upcoming fireside chats. Retweeted by Wesleyan University

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As the first month of the new year begins to come to a close, we start to reflect on 2020. It was full of challenges—and the Wesleyan community met each one head-on. Read some top stories in Wesleyan’s Year in Review: fal.cn/3cPRu

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On #MLKDay calling for recollection & quoting @sojournerlife "To what end does one conjure the ghost of slavery, if not to incite the hopes of transforming the present." @wesleyan_u roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2021/01/18/on-… Retweeted by Wesleyan University

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"The time is always right to do what is right." We are honored to have hosted Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. four times during his lifetime, including visits in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1966. His words are inspirational and as true today as they were then.

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This month, Wesleyan is launching two new MOOCs (massive open online courses) on the Coursera platform. Enrollment for both classes is free of charge. fal.cn/3cM2e

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We stand in support of @WesSACLC and all their members, mission, goals and accomplishments To learn more about the Wesleyan Student-Athlete of Color Leadership Council visit ➡️ athletics.wesleyan.edu/sports/saclc twitter.com/WesSACLC/statu… Retweeted by Wesleyan University

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Michayla Robertson-Pine '22 and her friend found themselves frustrated with college online learning, so they created a remote, community-oriented program with the intent of spreading joyful learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for school-aged children. fal.cn/3cKof

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As a result of an assignment from Professor Fred Cohan's course, Global Change and Infectious Disease, more than 25 students have had their work published in newspapers across the US – many citing the University’s COVID-19 safety protocols. fal.cn/3cIX9

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Wesleyan University Press authors Hafizah Geter, Rae Armantrout, and Honorée Fanonne Jeffers were recently longlisted for awards from PEN America. fal.cn/3cFkT

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“Once again, we in higher education must recommit to encouraging the kind of democratic practice that is fully in sync with the goals of liberal education...” President Michael Roth '78 shares his reaction to yesterday’s events in Washington: fal.cn/3cBB9

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Happy new year, Cardinals! Here’s to a joyous and prosperous year.

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Despite the many challenges, each member of our hard-working, committed, courageous Cardinal community played a part this semester in keeping our campus safe, vibrant, and accessible—an achievement worth recognizing as we reflect on the past year. Thank you for your efforts.

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Each year, Pauline Frommer ’88 and her team at Frommer’s publish a list of the best places to visit for the coming year. With travel still discouraged, the writers took a different approach: naming spots Americans should get to know. Read the full list: fal.cn/3cuQZ

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ICYMI: For an entire month, Michael Gittes ’10 worked on a project “Strangers to No One” – which involved painting 1,800 flowers that he donated to the Interfaith Medical Center in New York City to show his appreciation for frontline health care workers. fal.cn/3ctN7

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Angie Makomenaw, mental health education and prevention coordinator, recently talked about her goals, the uniquely challenging circumstances affecting students’ mental health, and how CAPS is reaching and supporting students during the pandemic. fal.cn/3csIH

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Ron Cooper '79 said that he has always been inserted in meeting and photographing people who follow their passions. And so began Cooper’s latest journey around the country to photograph and interview professional Santa Clauses. fal.cn/3cphs

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In these final days of 2020, we extend our best wishes for a relaxing winter break and holiday season. May the new year bring you peace, comfort, and joy. Stay safe, stay healthy! [Description: "Wishing you and yours peace, health & happiness" text moves over snowy Foss Hill.]

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