Natalie Robichaud ’14Wesleyan students and alumni are invited to a networking and relationship building opportunity, Connect@Wes, held Feb. 28 and March 1 on campus. Events held throughout the weekend are designed to help with career advancement. Events begin with "Creating Connections," a hands-on opportunity for students to practice presenting themselves as professionals through structured speed-networking. Students will apply to participate and will be matched with expert advisors (recruiters and hiring managers as well as alumni and parent volunteers) for brief, one-on-one sessions. Expert advisors will use their experience and expertise to critique what they have heard and give valuable insight on how…
Olivia DrakeThe Davison Health Center has seven doses of flu vaccine available for faculty and staff. If you need a flu shot, call 860-685-2470 and make an appointment.
In this issue of The Wesleyan Connection, we speak with Jon Lubeck '14 from the Class of 2014. Q: Jon, what are you majoring in and what attracted you to Wesleyan? A: I am majoring in anthropology and am currently in the process of writing my senior thesis. Wesleyan first piqued my interest when I had a class in high school with a super-inspiring history teacher who was a Wes graduate. When I visited the school, I loved the small, liberal arts atmosphere, the active arts and music scene on campus, and the history of active student organizing. Wesleyan seemed like…
Bill HolderThe Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires, advancements and transitions and departures for January 2014. New hires Hrissi Haldezos joined the Student Accounts Office as an associate director on Jan. 2. Brian Lee '13 joined University Relations as an assistant director of the Wesleyan Fund on Jan. 6. Beatriz Pazmino Betancourt joined the Physics Department as a research assistant on Jan. 16. Advancements and transitions Sarah Benson became director of research and prospect management on Jan. 1. Frantz Williams became the director of alumni and parent development on Jan. 1. Kathleen Roberts became the assistant director of…
Winter was welcomed back to campus on Feb. 3 with a heavy snowfall. (Photos by Olivia Drake) (more…)
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On Jan. 30, Wesleyan faculty hosted an informal discussion on “How to Get Your Book Published" inside Downey House. Faculty, students and staff from Wesleyan University Press shared advice. The event was organized by Andy Curran, dean of the Arts and Humanities Division, director of curricular initiatives, professor of French; and Joyce Jacobsen, dean of the Social Sciences Division, director of global initiatives, the Andrews Professor of Economics and interim director of the Allbritton Center. (more…)
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Brian KattenOn Feb. 9, a host of former Wesleyan football stalwarts returned to campus and spoke to current team members about the working world. The alumni discussed the field, the legal profession, banking, insurance, and even race track management. Following the workshop, Wesleyan held its annual football banquet. Photos of the workshop are below: (more…)
John Steele '14 was named one of three finalists for the 2014 Men’s College Squash Association’s Skillman Award. The Skillman Award is given annually to a senior men’s squash player who has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship during his entire college career. This award is named for former Yale coach John Skillman, who led the Bulldogs to multiple national titles in over 40 years leading the team. Players are evaluated based on their on-court poise and demeanor, skill level and ability in the game of squash, team play, contributions to intercollegiate squash, leadership, and cooperation with players, coaches, and tournament officials. The Award Chair…