All NewsSnapshotsFrosh Discuss Diversity, Inclusion at First Year Matters Program; Conclude with Common Moment Olivia DrakeSeptember 16, 20134minAs part of New Student Orientation, members of the Class of 2017 participated in Wesleyan’s First Year Matters (FYM) program. On Aug. 30, students met with orientation leaders to discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion. This year’s First Year Matters program explored the challenges students face as a society to embrace inclusive and diverse communities, with a focus on issues related to access. The program included an anthology of multi-disciplinary readings, presentations and residence hall discussions. The Center for the Arts connects to the First Year Matters program through the Common Moment, which is a capstone experience at the end of FYM. The purpose of the Common Moment is to create a participatory community experience through music and movement that physically connects the students to the FYM readings. More than 500 freshman in the Class of 2017 participated in the Common Moment, led by members of the internationally renowned company Doug Varone and Dancers. Each unique performance is interactive and allows students to connect the materials learned throughout the week with the arts. (Photos by Olivia Drake and Eki Ramadhan ’16) CFAClass of 2017common momentdiversityfirst year matters Related Articles All NewsCampus LifeCampus News & Events April 24, 2024 Mike Mavredakis At WesFest, Admitted Students Share Opinions on Diversity of Thought, Open Curriculum All NewsCampus News & EventsStudents April 24, 2024 Editorial Staff Gallery: Wesleyan Senior Celebrate Theses Submissions All NewsAlumni April 23, 2024 Sarah Parke “You Just Have to Read This…”: Books by Wesleyan Authors Coggins ’85, P’15, ’22, Gumbiner ’11, and LaBennett ’94