Climate Policy Topic of Environmental Symposium

The topic of “Climate Policy: A Progress Report” is the theme of the Fourth Annual Robert Schumann Environmental Studies Symposium "Where on Earth are we Going?" which will be held on Oct. 18. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. in Exley Science Center Room 150, the Tischler Lecture Hall. (more…)

"Come Home" is the theme for the 2008 Homecoming/Family Weekend, scheduled Oct. 17-19 on campus. "Come Home is a literal invitation for alumni, but we also address this message to parents, families, students, faculty and staff," says Makaela Kingsley '98, associate director of events and alumni association secretary. (more…)

Renowned Russian poet Sergey Gandlevsky presented a poetry reading and memoir during a conference titled "Moscow in Russian Culture" at Russell House during a two-day, interdisciplinary conference held Sept. 19-20. (more…)

Q: Coach Reilly, this is your first season coaching the Cardinals. What attracted you to Wesleyan and the men's basketball program? A: As a former player in the NESCAC at Trinity College and coach for 11 years at Bates College I have always thought that the Wesleyan basketball program had a tradition of excellence and a tremendous amount of potential. I enjoy working with dedicated student athletes at the Division III level in a rigorous academic environment (more…)

Q: Andrew, you are Wesleyan's new science librarian. What can you tell us about the library? A: We have nearly 200,000 books and thousands of online journals on every science topic imaginable. With a great study environment and a friendly, helpful staff, the Science Library is the best place to go for science information! (more…)

Anne Bergen has been promoted to campaign director for the Office of University Relations. (more…)

Tom Volgenau '08 was hired by the Office of University Relations as an assistant director of alumni relations on Oct. 6. Volgenau worked as a student intern for alumni and parent relations. He will be working on regional activities and councils.

Victoria Neill was hired by the Office of University Relations as an assistant director of stewardship Sept. 29. Her primary role is managing a scholarship program with a focus on writing.