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Olivia DrakeSeptember 9, 20154min
In this Q&A we speak with Kathleen Smith from the Center for Global Studies. Smith helps identify and cultivate a global perspective that is meaningful to students, alumni, and faculty across the university.  Q: Welcome to Wesleyan! When did you start? A: My first day was Aug. 3, so I am still learning my way around campus! Q: As the associate director of fellowships, internships and exchanges for the Center for Global Studies (located in Fisk Hall), what is your mission when working with students? A: The role is a little bit of everything – fellowships, internships and exchanges – so I see myself as a resource…

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Olivia DrakeMay 9, 20147min
Wesleyan hosted the Academic Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes Reception for students May 7 in Daniel family Commons. "We gather today to honor students who represent the highest ideals of Wesleyan University―intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creative expression, leadership, and service. While celebrating these recipients of awards, prizes, and scholarships, we also honor and thank alumni and friends whose generous contributions make these prizes possible," said Ruth Striegel Weissman, provost and vice president for academic affairs. The prizes and recipients are listed below: Butterfield Prize  Established by the Class of 1967 and awarded to the graduating senior who has exemplified those qualities…

Kate CarlisleJanuary 23, 20142min
Guy Geyer Marcus '13 has won the Leroy Apker award for the American Physical Society, the highest prize offered in the United States for an undergraduate thesis in physics. Marcus is the second Wesleyan student to win the prize in three years; Wade Hsu ’10 also claimed the prestigious award. In 2008, Gim Seng Ng ’08 was a finalist for the Apker. “This achievement naturally highlights the quality and seriousness of our undergraduates and our undergraduate program,” said Physics Department Chair Brian Stewart. Marcus'  Wesleyan advisor was Greg Voth, associate professor of physics. Marcus is working toward a Ph.D in…

Olivia DrakeMay 27, 20122min
Students who received academic prizes, fellowships and scholarships, were honored at a reception May 9 in Daniel Family Commons. The awards and the recipients are: George H. Acheson and Grass Foundation Prize in Neuroscience Neuroscience and Behavior: Jad Donato '12, Cassidy Mellin '12 Alumni Prize in the History of Art Senior who has demonstrated special aptitude in the history of art and who has made a substantive contribution to the major: Sarah La Rue '12, Alyssa Lanz '12, Katherine Wolf '12 American Chemical Society Analytical Award Excellence in analytical chemistry: Chinh Duong '13 American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Award…

Olivia DrakeJuly 25, 20111min
Guy Geyer '13 received the General John A. Wickham Scholarship, awarded by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's Educational Foundation. Geyer, a physics major, will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a degree in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; computer science; physics; mathematics; science or mathematics education; technology management; or management information systems. An overall GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better is required. General John A. Wickham, born June 25, 1928, was United States Army Chief of Staff from 1983 to 1987. Geyer also received honorable mention for a Goldwater…

Olivia DrakeMay 12, 20101min
The Deans’ Office honored recipients of the ‘10 Academic Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes during a ceremony May 5 in Daniel Family Commons. This year, 167 students received scholarships, fellowships, prizes and awards; Forty-seven students received multiple prizes, with four students receiving four or five. One employee received a prize, as did two Graduate Liberal Studies Program students. The deans and several faculty gathered at the reception to honor the students who represent the highest ideals of Wesleyan University – intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creative expression, leadership and service. (more…)

Olivia DrakeMay 19, 20092min
Students who received academic prizes, fellowships and scholarships, were honored at a reception May 5 in Daniel Family Commons. The awards and the recipients are: George H. Acheson and Grass Foundation Prize in Neuroscience Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program who demonstrates excellence in the program and who also shows promise for future contributions in the field of neuroscience. Eric LaMotte 2009 Kai Xuan Keith Tan 2009 Alumni Prize in the History of Art Established by Wesleyan alumni and awarded to a…

Olivia DrakeDecember 25, 200815min
09.04.08 Faculty, Student Study Emerging Language 09.04.08 Class of 2012 Welcomed to Wesleyan 09.04.08 Professor Scott Plous Honored for Teaching Efforts 09.04.08 Student Writes, Produces NPR Stories 09.04.08 Students Help Humanity with Open Source Software 09.04.08 Center for Humanities Fall Lecture Series Unveiled 09.04.08 U.S. Laureate Poet Kicks-Off Russell House Series 08.06.08 PIMMS Takes Math and Science Teachers Back to School 08.06.08 Researchers Get to the Core of Block Island 08.06.08 2008-09 Arts Season Kicks Off At CFA 08.06.08 Wesleyan Rideboard Links Campus Commuters 08.06.08 Students Learn about Financial Issues at Workshop 08.06.08 First Lady of Wesleyan Kay Butterfield Dies…

Olivia DrakeMay 15, 200857min
Posted 05/15/08 Students who received academic prizes, fellowships and scholarships were honored at a reception May 6 in Beckham Hall. The awards and the student recipients are: George H. Acheson and Grass Foundation Prize in Neuroscience Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program who demonstrates excellence in the program and who also shows promise for future contributions in the field of neuroscience. Jacob Mirsky '08 Alumni Prize in the History of Art Established by Wesleyan alumni and awarded to a senior who has…

Olivia DrakeDecember 20, 200613min
Wesleyan senior Maggie Arias was one of 15 seniors welcomed to Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest national scholastic honor society during a ceremony Dec. 13. Also pictured, at left, is Gary Yohe, the Woodhouse/Sysco Professor of Economics and PBK secretary;  Mark Hovey, president of the gamma chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and Jane Tozer, assistant to the vice president of University Relations and PBK treasurer and event coordinator. Posted 12/20/06 Fifteen Wesleyan students were inducted into the oldest national scholastic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa, during an initiation ceremony Dec. 13.   Election is limited to 12 percent of the…

Olivia DrakeAugust 24, 20069min
Tom Morgan, the Foss Professor of Physics, developed a laser lab in the basement of Exley Science Center. He uses a control panel to fire atoms and study quantum mechanics. His atom research is supported by a recent National Science Foundation award of $200,000. Posted 08/24/06 In outer space, some protons and electrons can travel millions of years alone before colliding, forming super-excited exaggerated atoms. Tom Morgan, the Foss Professor of Physics, wants these atoms to come back down to earth. For the past 20 years, Morgan, an atomic and molecular physicist, has experimented with these excited atoms known as…