Olivia DrakeThe Human Resources Advisory Group, formed in November 2017, is the voice between administrative staff and senior leadership. It is a consultative body in which members share ideas and provide input on issues of importance to staff. The members of the Human Resources Advisory Group discuss and provide feedback on institutional policies and practices and broader issues related to numerous work/life topics. The group solicits and expresses opinions, represents staff ideas, makes suggestions and recommendations for change. Members include: Luigi Solla, associate dean of admission; Michelle Jarvis, associate director of financial aid; Rachel Ludwig, deputy director of athletics; Joy Vodak,…
Sami JensenFresh off the digital presses! Check out the new Social Media website from University Communications. This site was created as a resource for social media usage tips + best practices, for guidelines and policies on using social media on behalf of Wesleyan University and as a place to find tools to help you manage and measure your social accounts. You can also request a new social media account, a strategy session or a social share from the main Wesleyan University channels.
The Wesleyan Institute for Lifelong Learning provides educational opportunities outside of formal degree-granting programs to members of the broader community. Wesleyan University has been devoted to liberal learning since its founding in 1831. This program is an extension of that mission—a dedication to the improvement of human well-being by means of education throughout the course of life. "Curiosity is ageless! This new year promises to be a fascinating one, with another intriguing round of WILL course offerings," says Richard Friswell, associate director of the Wesleyan Institute for Lifelong Learning. "Delve into the work of literary icons like Chekhov, Shakespeare and…
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During University Relations' Jammin' Holiday Party on Dec. 13, staff collected more than 1,000 items for Puerto Rico residents affected by Hurricane Maria. Items included: 128.5 lbs. of pet food 795 diapers and baby wipes 13 gallons of water 186 cans/boxes of food 41 towels 12 blankets/pillows 99 books/toys 4 solar lights 248 oz. of hand sanitizer 5 can openers 3 power strips 5 first aid kits 3 sunscreens 12 insect repellents
Whether you live in Middletown or elsewhere in the region, commuting to work is often time-consuming, stressful and costly. Setting up a carpool—an arrangement between people to travel together in a single vehicle—is a great way to save money, connect with coworkers and cut your carbon footprint, explains Sustainability Director Jennifer Kleindienst. The Wesleyan Sustainability Office, in conjunction with CT Rides (a service of CT DOT), is hosting an Employee Commuter Event in February for Wesleyan faculty and staff. This will be a chance to meet other faculty and staff who live near you and potentially find a carpool buddy. CT…
Himeka CurielWesleyan’s 2017–18 United Way Campaign capped off another successful year, posting the highest numbers—both in participation and in amount pledged—since 2012. According to Campus Coordinator Paul Turenne, more than 400 Wesleyan employees, retired faculty and authorized vendors (including 38 “Leadership Givers” pledging $1,000 or more) participated. Together they donated a total of $122,150 in support of United Way programs in Middlesex County and throughout the state. Contributing to this year’s increased giving was the implementation of lessons learned from previous years, including moving campaign dates earlier (Oct.1–31) in order to avoid competing with other fundraising initiatives and streamlining the donation…
Wesleyan President Michael Roth shared these remarks with the Wesleyan Community on Aug. 29: Dear friends, Welcome to our university’s 186th academic year! This fall marks my 10th year as president of Wesleyan. I’m using this occasion to try to look at our university with fresh eyes: What could we do better? What should we preserve, and what should we change? I look forward to feedback from all around campus and will be meeting with a wide variety of groups throughout the fall. In recent months, we’ve worked to strengthen the curriculum – hiring new faculty and preparing new programs…
Cynthia RockwellIn this Q&A, we speak with Rob Borman, grounds manager for Physical Plant. "The trees we are planting this year are creating the face of Wesleyan 100 years from now," Borman says. Offering a guided tour of the central campus, he noted recent plantings, the decision process behind those choices, and the history of what felled any previous trees on those spots. He also focused on present details, taking note of the health of the foliage—color and thickness—as well as any recent stressors, like extreme weather or insect-related events, which may be affecting these future giants of Wesleyan. Q: When did you…
Wesleyan University women's lacrosse head coach Kim Williams was honored by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Association (IWLCA), as she was named the 2017 Berkshire Region Coach of the Year following a historic season. The regional coach of the year award is the second postseason accolade for Williams, who was also named the 2017 NESCAC Coach of the Year during the spring. In just her second year at the helm of the program, Williams led Wesleyan to its best season in program history. The Cardinals finished 11-6 overall and 7-3 in the ultra-competitive NESCAC, setting program records for overall wins and…
On July 13, Wesleyan's Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) welcomed 11 new members to the group. Formed in September 2009, Wesleyan’s C-CERT members are trained to assist first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize volunteers at a disaster site. (more…)
The Office of Human Resources announces the following hires, transitions and departures for May-August 2017. HIRES Patrick Bohan, Video Producer in Creative Services on May 1 Jeremiah Kenney, Public Safety Dispatcher on May 29 Erin Ogrean, Administrative Assistant in Academic Writing on May 30 Elizabeth Morrison, Admissions Coordinator in Graduate Liberal Studies on June 5 William Ollayos, Area Coordinator in Office of Residential Life on June 12 Heather Fox, Assistant Director, Wesleyan Events and Conferences on June 19 Robert Mirabal, Director of Student Accounts on June 19 Matthew Coyne, Assistant Football Coach; Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers in Athletics on July 6…