Lauren RubensteinThere's no reason why the humanities and STEM can't get along, says Roth
"Lassie was always a bit of an acting lightweight," says Basinger
Kate CarlisleIn response to research by Associate Professor of History Erik Grimmer-Solem, the German air forces have decided to rename a base currently named after a celebrated general known as an "anti-Nazi" in the years following World War II. The base is currently called after Gen. Hans von Sponeck, who was court-martialed and imprisoned for refusing to follow Hitler's orders during a major Soviet counteroffensive on the Crimean Peninsula in 1941. Recently, the German government announced in the Bundestag that the air forces had formally approved the name change in June, based in part on Grimmer-Solem's work, published early this year in the…
Ebola grabs headlines this summer, but Johnston says other diseases' toll is far greater
Two drawings by James McNeill Whistler, part of the Davison Art Center’s collection of more than 100 Whistler works, will be shown in a new documentary on the life of the painter. The sketches, one in pencil and one in pen and ink, will be seen in “James McNeill Whistler & The Case for Beauty,” premiering September 12 on PBS. They represent just a small part of Wesleyan’s extensive holdings of works on paper by Whistler, one of the most important American artists of the 19th century. “Whistler was crucial in making the connection between the Impressionists and British art,…
Oneiry, in sixth grade and 11 years old, liked the tie-dye experiment, where learning about the light and color also resulted in cool take-home T-shirts. Genesis, a nine-year-old fourth grader, really enjoyed the liquid nitrogen demonstration, especially the ice cream she got to make with it. And Julia, at 10 in fifth grade, had a good time making "gak," a substance that's not quite solid and not quite liquid - and slimy and fun. They were among 10 Middletown girls between fourth and sixth grade who participated in a girls' science camp sponsored by the Green Street Arts Center Aug. 4-8. The session,…
Basinger: "She was a legend from the very first minute"
There's no free lunch when it comes to lower fuel prices, says Yohe
Wesleyan welcomes 12 new faculty members this fall. They are: Amanda Belichick, adjunct assistant professor of physical education, head coach of women's lacrosse. Karl Boulware, assistant professor of economics. Janet Burge, associate professor of computer science. Claire Grace, assistant professor of art history. Roger Grant, assistant professor of music. Laura Grappo, assistant professor of American studies. Kerwin Kaye, assistant professor of sociology. David Kuenzel, assistant professor of economics. Ioana Emilia Matesan, assistant professor of government. Victoria Pitts-Taylor, professor and chair of feminist, gender and sexuality studies. Jesse Torgerson, assistant professor of letters. Camilla Zamboni, adjunct instructor in Italian.
Newly hired Sarah Jean Chrystler was hired as coordinator for special events on July 1. Nara Giannella was hired as digital media specialist on July 1. Frederick Ludwig was hired as assistant football coach on July 1. Susannah Capron was hired as civic engagement fellow on July 7. Huanan Li was hired as post doctoral research associate in Physics on July 7. Shannon Nelson was hired as Center for Prison Education coordinator/fellow on July 7. Benjamin Wohl was hired as assistant dean of admission on July 7. Joseph Hopkins was hired as boiler tender on July 9. Lindsay Rush was…
On the heels of a record-setting season for Wesleyan Baseball, which included a second-ever excursion to the NCAA tournament, 2014 has also been a banner year for Wesleyan Baseball in NCAA-sanctioned summer leagues. Seven Cardinals spent time in these prestigious leagues, including four in the Cape Cod League. Gavin Pittore '16 and Nick Cooney '15 have led the way with standout summers in the Cape Cod league. The league features the best college baseball players in the nation; 256 current Major League players played in the Cape. Overall, there are 1,065 all-time major leaguers who spent their summers there. Other…
If monkeys can own selfies, what other rights should they have?