David PesciThis issue, we ask “5 Questions” of William Johnston, professor of history, professor of science in society, professor of East Asian Studies. One of his areas of specialty is the history of disease and epidemics. Q: How did you become interested in the history of diseases, and more specifically, flu outbreaks? A: While in graduate school I examined a number of different fields of history, but was drawn to the history of medicine in Japan because it was in that field that the Japanese first absorbed European scientific ideas and methods. My advisor suggested that I take courses in the…
Andy Szegedy-Maszak, Jane A. Seney Professor of Greek, professor of classical studies, joined the guests on a recent episode of WNPR’s Colin McEnroe Show to discuss narcissism in our society. The show was inspired by an article in The New Yorker by New York Times columnist David Brooks, who also joins the show.
A discussion with Jeffrey Schiff, professor of art, on his new art installation, “Double Vision: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society,” was recently featured on WNPR’s 'Where We Live.' “Double Vision” is on view in Wesleyan's Zilkha Gallery through Sunday, Feb. 27. Schiff speaks about his exhibit, inspired by the writings of the American Philosophical Society -a group which included Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and other early American luminaries.
The last semester of high school is no time to slack-off for accepted high school seniors
A candid memoir of phobias, autism and separated twins hits all the right notes
Expert on Haiti says presidential candidates need to convince citizens and international donors
Wesleyan’s alumni participation in the Wesleyan Fund is on a record pace — 30 percent as of December 31 — thanks to a generous challenge established by Frank Sica ’73, a member of the university’s Board of Trustees. The participation rate is four points ahead of last year at this time. Wesleyan has received more than 6,800 gifts, including 890 from alumni who did not give last year. Fully 5,886 alumni met the challenge criteria of contributing $25 or more by December 31, resulting in an endowment gift of $100 each, or $588,600, from Sica. “Frank’s generosity enabled us to…
Protesters see Egypt's president as a dictator whose policies have caused widespread unemployment
Classes are canceled. Usdan and Dining Services will open later this morning
Classical Studies Professor gives historical perspective to speculation on society's current self-love
Government professor discusses the difference between Obama the candidate and President Obama
Yohe discusses the difficulties associated with trying to predict the effects of human-driven global warming