Olivia DrakeThe following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards during the past few months for demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts. The awardees include: Benjamin Michael, WESU general manager, WESU Radio Geralyn Russo, administrative assistant IV, University Relations Kathleen Logsdon, library assistant V/binding supervisor, Olin Library Kate Lynch, assistant director, the Wesleyan Fund, University Relations Miroslaw Koziol, senior electronics technician, Scientific Support Services View all Cardinal Achievement Award winners here.
On May 29, Wesleyan's Physical Plant–Facilities personnel began their 2019 fiscal year major maintenance and capital projects. The University is investing in projects at 120 locations on campus, which are described in this interactive map. "Each year the work is prioritized, then scheduled to minimize the impact on the academic calendar," said Joyce Topshe, associate vice president for facilities. "Consequently, much of the work is done during the summer. Projects include modernizing our infrastructure, energy conservation, structural repairs, replacing roofs and windows, and renovating dozens of buildings." Projects this summer include: Demolition and renovation of the second-floor bathroom at 146 Cross…
(Article submitted by Vince Spiars, information security and operations manager) Passwords are like house keys In this article, we compare passwords to house keys and talk about why you should use a different password for each website. We also remind you that Wesleyan, or any reputable organization, will never ask for your password, or ask you to log in to verify your account. Protecting your password is as important as keeping the keys to your house safe and secure Just like the physical keys you have on your key ring, passwords unlock access to your private digital places such as…
This summer and fall, ITS is partnering with an outside consulting firm, BerryDunn, to assess the state of Information Technology Services and related services at Wesleyan. This review is intended to help ITS: Gain a fresh perspective on our use and management of technology Identify opportunities to design future ITS services Assess ITS service delivery mechanisms, practices, and development Make the best use of our ITS resources BerryDunn, a consulting firm experienced in higher education information technology, will lead this effort. As part of this work, BerryDunn team members will be requesting relevant information about the current state of ITS, administering web-based surveys, and conducting two sessions of on-site interviews with students, faculty, and staff. Surveys will be distributed to the…
The Office of Communications, in collaboration with the Finance Office, has worked with several print vendors this spring to offer a cost-effective, streamlined solution for university printing. This effort involved consolidating print vendors to help the university achieve greater savings through a three-year, no-price-increase agreement, streamlining the work order and invoicing process, and establishing clear turnaround times and quality paper stocks from those designated as "preferred print vendors." Wesleyan’s preferred print vendors are Dupli, Paladin, Hitchcock, and Wesleyan’s own Cardinal Printing. Wesleyan’s Cardinal Printing service will be prioritized first, to the extent that they can complete the order in a…
This summer, students seeking a master's degree in performance curation from Wesleyan's Institute for Curatorial Practice in Performance (ICPP) are working on six performing artist case studies funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. On July 16, the ICPP Entrepreneurial Strategies class discussed their first artist — Becca Blackwell, an award-winning trans actor, performer and writer based in New York City. Blackwell is working with consultants and mentors at ICPP to develop a strategic framework for the next two to five years of their career. Blackwell will also be presenting their work at Wesleyan on October 5. Photos of the class are below: (Photos by…
More than 135 undergraduate research fellows shared their summer-long research during a poster session on July 26 in Exley Science Center. Students from the Psychology Department, College of the Environment, Biology Department, Neuroscience and Behavior Program, Chemistry Department, Physics Department, Astronomy Department, Math and Computer Science Department, Quantitative Analysis Center, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department, and Astronomy Department presented posters. Posters often contain text, graphics, and images that illustrate the students’ research results on a single board. Poster session attendees can view the posters and interact with the authors. The summer research program is hosted by the College of Integrative Sciences.…
Artistic creations by four Wesleyan alumni are displayed as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s landmark exhibit, Michael Jackson on the Wall. The contemporary art exhibition, which closes on Oct. 21, explores the influence of pop-music icon Michael Jackson and spans several generations of artists across all media. The exhibition opened to coincide with what would have been Jackson’s 60th birthday, on Aug. 29, 2018. The exhibit occupies 14 rooms and includes the works of Glenn Ligon ’82, Jonathan Horowitz ’87, Michael Gittes '10, and Lyle Ashton Harris ’88. The Wesleyan alumni are among 48 artists who have their work displayed,…
Wesleyan's newest students and their families are welcomed to the Wesleyan community during a series of Summer Sendoffs held July 19 to Aug. 15. Alumni and parents are hosting the events at various locations around the world including Boston; Beijing; Hong Kong; New York City; Mumbai; Seattle; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; and more. All members of the Wesleyan community are invited to attend the casual socials. Pictured below are photos from a few of the gatherings. Cecilia ’91 and Greg McCall hosted a Summer Sendoff in Fairfield, Conn. on Aug. 14. Carmen Cheung ’05 and Alecia Ng ’14 organized the Hong Kong Summer…
As a 2018-19 U.S.-Korea NextGen Scholar, Joan Cho, assistant professor of East Asian studies, will develop public policy skills and learn how to provide commentary and expertise on issues related to Korea. The U.S.-Korea NextGen Scholars Program is a unique two-year non-resident program that provides opportunities for mid-career Korea specialists to discuss issues of importance to U.S.-Korea relations with policymakers, government officials, and opinion leaders in Korea and the United States, learn how to effectively engage with the media, participate in the policymaking process, gain experience as public intellectuals helping to bridge the scholarly and policy communities, and address issues…
Michelle Personick, assistant professor of chemistry, is the recipient of a three-year, $339,000 Young Investigator Program grant funded by the U.S. Army Research Office. Personick will use the funds to support her nanoparticle research, which ultimately may protect military soldiers from hazardous chemicals and materials. The Army’s Young Investigator Program is designed to identify and support talented scientists and engineers who show exceptional promise for doing creative research, in order to encourage their teaching and research careers. The program is open to U.S. citizens, Nationals, and resident aliens holding tenure-track positions at U.S. universities and colleges, who have held their graduate…