2017 – Page 28

Nine Wesleyan students and one student from Yale Divinity school participated in an interfaith service trip March 19-24 in northern New Jersey. Wesleyan Chaplain Rev. Tracy Mehr-Muska coordinated the trip. The group stayed at a camp, and also worked at the camp while in New Jersey. In addition, they served meals at a soup kitchen, volunteered at a community thrift shop, and helped out at a farm sanctuary for unwanted/rescued farm animals. They also visited Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and discussed immigration, refugee rights and religious freedom. The students visited and had in-depth discussions with members of…

In this Q&A, we speak with Teshia Levy-Grant, a 2000 Wesleyan alumna and the dean for equity and inclusion. Q: Teshia, when did you come to Wesleyan and what were hired as? A: I arrived at Wesleyan about three years ago. I initially started as the director for Upward Bound Math and Science and Pre-College Access programs. Q: You’re a 2000 alumna. What made you want to return to Wesleyan for your career? A: I credit Wesleyan for my interest in social justice. It was while I was here as a student that I learned to value and appreciate difference.…

Academic Affairs will host two happy hours for faculty and staff this spring. The first will be held on Friday, April 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the patio of the Center for African American Studies, and the second will be held on Friday, May 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the Church Street patio of the Exley Science Center.

This spring, Wesleyan joined Campus Compact, a coalition of more than 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide, to advance the public purpose of Wesleyan by deepening its ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. In March, President Michael Roth signed onto to Campus Compact's Civic Action Plan. Cathy Lechowicz, director of the Jewett Center for Community Partnerships, and other members of the Civic Action Plan steering committee, are leading conversations on campus and in the community to create an actionable plan to realize Wesleyan's goals. Lechowicz publishes posts about the process on Wesleyan's ENGAGE blog. "We want to hear…

This spring, the Department of Athletics is offering Wesleyan Community Racquet & Fitness, a new fitness initiative at the Rosenbaum Squash Center. Both individual and small group lessons will be available. Classes will be taught by Assistant Squash Coach Tim Bacon, a certified squash, tennis and badminton coach. Bacon is a former world #23 in Racketlon and has taught all five major racquet sports since 1977. Offered classes include: Racquet Sport FUNdamentals for Children ages 10 – 17 (Age appropriate smaller racquets and slower, bouncier balls played in fun games and activities are used to teach physical literacy and FUNdamentals…

In this Q&A, we speak with Sherri Condon, accounting specialist for Auxiliary Operations and Campus Services. Q: Sherri, when were you hired at Wesleyan, and what were you hired as? A: I was hired Sept. 24, 2001 as an admin assistant III for Rental Properties. Q: What accounts do you oversee in Auxiliary Operations and Campus Services? A: I oversee the non-academic departments: housing, transportation, dining, vending, laundry and Wes Card; I am a first contact for risk, for auto accidents. I also collect and reconcile the faculty, staff and graduate rents for on-campus housing. Q: I understand you're involved…

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A tennis court renovation, a cooling tower replacement, and an informal outdoor classroom construction are among Physical Plant-Facilities projects this summer. Physical Plant-Facility's capital projects will include: Comprehensive Energy Phase 10 – LED lighting upgrades to Exley Science Center and other efficiency measures. Tennis Court Renovation – replacing half the courts and repairing the other half as a partnership with the City of Middletown. The RJJulia Wesleyan Bookstore at 413 Main Street. 116 Mt. Vernon – Renovate and convert to Shapiro Writing Center. Renovations to selected science offices and facilities Informal Learning and Outdoor Classrooms – improvements campuswide to refresh underutilized…

The Office of Human Resources reports the following hires, transitions and departures from January through April: Hires Seirra Fowler, director of health education on Jan. 3. Shelissa Newball, associate director of student activities and leadership development on Jan. 5. Rhoanne Esteban, data analyst in university relations on Jan. 9. Jacob Gonzalez, STEM Career Advisor in the Gordon Career Center on Jan. 9. Andrew Harazim, athletic facility maintenance person on Jan. 9. Katie Scheinberg, psychiatric nurse practitioner for CAPS on Feb. 6. Tania Inturrisi, budget analyst in financial planning on Jan. 9. Sarah Curran, director of the Center for the Arts…

The Office of Human Resources will host an ice cream social for Wesleyan staff and faculty from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday June 6.

Professor of Government Giulio Gallarotti was a guest recently on "Best of the Valley/ Shore" on WLIS/WMRD to discuss "Current Challenges of American Foreign Policy." "Our economy is doing well, the stock market is strong. The Fed's been talking about raising interest rates, that's how well we're doing. And that hasn't happened in a long, long time," said Gallarotti by way of introduction. "There's a lot going on all over the world and Americans are involved all over the world because we're a global power." On recent tensions with Russia, he said: "I think it's always been a kabuki dance, even at…

On April 22, the Wesleyan Climate Ambassadors will host the 5th Annual Earth Fest at the base of Foss Hill from 1 to 4 p.m. This celebration of Earth Day is aimed at bringing the sustainability community and campus together to honor Mother Earth. Participants will enjoy student bands, free vegan and veggie burgers, a clothing swap and a pin-the-solar-panel-on-the-building game. Participants also will learn more about what the sustainability community is working on at Wesleyan.

Rev. Mehr-Muska Leads Students on Interfaith Service Trip

Levy-Grant ’00 Helps Reduce Barriers for Students with Marginalized Identities

Academic Affairs Hosts Happy Hours

New Civic Action Plan Aims to Create a Civically-Engaged Campus Community

Community Fitness Program Offered to Wesleyan Employees, Families

Condon Enjoys Fitness and Volunteer Activities

President Roth Hosts Luncheon for Cardinal Achievement Award Recipients

Update from Physical Plant-Facilities: Summer Projects

Staff on the Move, January-April 2017

Ice Cream Social June 6

Gallarotti Discusses Rising Tensions Over Russia, North Korea on Radio Program

Celebrate Earth Fest April 22