Olivia DrakeHere's a wide look at Wesleyan's campus on Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. (Photos by Olivia Drake) (more…)
For the students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus this winter, it's been a wild weather ride, with temperatures ranging from below zero to the 50s, and precipitation of all varieties. Jan. 15 brought fog. (Photos by Olivia Drake) (more…)
Benjamin TraversIn this video, experience Wesleyan from day to starlight in this time-lapse video, captured over the course of six months on rooftops and in iconic locations across campus. [youtube width="640" height="420"]http://youtu.be/SFISRDj5BNk[/youtube]
Wesleyan's 41 Wyllys Avenue building is now among the most elite recognized projects in the world. On Feb. 5, the U.S. Green Building Council certified the former squash facility with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) "Platinum" designation. LEED certification is a recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. (more…)
On Sept. 19, the Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded Wesleyan's 41 Wyllys Avenue project with a 2012 Design Award in the Merit category. Newman Architects of New Haven, Conn. oversaw the building's redesign. 41 Wyllys Avenue, formerly a squash facility, is the new home of the College of Letters, Art History Department and the Wesleyan Career Center. This historic building boasts beautiful new spaces enhanced with light, color and technology. The AIA Connecticut Design Awards celebrate the the accomplishments of Connecticut architects and the excellence of Connecticut architectural projects. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 3. For…
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Bill HolderThe Wesleyan community celebrated the grand opening of 41 Wyllys Avenue during a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 24. The building is the new home of the College of Letters, Art History Program and the Wesleyan Career Center. This historic building boasts beautiful new spaces enhanced with light, color and technology. The Career Center now possesses state of the art equipment to aid students in their employment pursuits by providing unparalleled face to face access to alumni, parents, and employer partners from around the world. The renovation has provided greatly improved spaces for two distinguished departments, the College of Letters…