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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.

New climate research by Dana Royer, professor and chair of earth and environmental sciences, finds that current carbon dioxide levels are unprecedented in human history and, if they continue on this trajectory "the atmosphere could reach a state unseen in 50 million years" by mid-century, according to an article in Salon. The carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere today are ones that likely haven’t been reached in 3 million years. But if human activities keep committing carbon dioxide to the atmosphere at current rates, scientists will have to look a lot deeper into the past for a similar period. The…

Anjali Tamhankar, associate director of human resources, received a Cardinal Achievement Award for her efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with her work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for her efforts.

Sara MacSorley, director of the Green Street Teaching and Learning Center, is the author of Super Cool Scientists, a new coloring book celebrating women in science. It features stories and illustrations of 22 women in science and technology careers. Highlighting a wide range of diversity in scientific field, background, race, and more, it aims to show all young people that science can be for them. The idea for Super Cool Scientists came to MacSorley a little over a year ago, and launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign. “I had been looking for a side project that brought more direct science…

Wesleyan is known for its top-notch writing programs and for the accomplishments of its community of award-winning alumni, faculty, students and staff book authors, editors and translators. Members of the Wesleyan community—alumni, faculty, students and staff—are invited to submit their latest books, as well as information about forthcoming and recently signed titles, and other literary news, to Laurie Kenney, books editor for Wesleyan magazine. Books and information received will be considered for possible coverage in Wesleyan magazine, on the News @ Wes blog and through Wesleyan’s social media channels, as well as through possible in-store display and event opportunities at Wesleyan’s new bookstore—Wesleyan RJ…

The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards for their efforts in 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: Deana Hutson, director of special events, University Relations Meghan Sullivan, associate director of alumni and parent relations, University Relations Marianne Calnen, associate director of gift planning, University Relations Elizabeth Watrous, administrative assistant, University Relations

This fall, Wesleyan students and staff took part in the Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project, an annual collaborative effort to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need. Wesleyan was one of 70 community partners for the project, led by Fellowship Church in Middletown.

Laura Patey, associate dean for student academic resources, was featured in the newest book of the series, A Peace of My Mind: American Stories, by award-winning photographer and author, John Noltner. In his book, Noltner drove 40,000 miles across the country to ask people the simple question, “What does peace mean to you?” This resulted in the stories of “58 people from diverse backgrounds, who share stories of hope, redemption, and forgiveness, paired with compelling color portraits.” Patey’s personal story highlights the peace she has finally found with embracing her own identity, with a focus on her experience adopting her…

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

Royer Finds Climate Could Soon Hit a State Unseen in 50 Million Years

Tamhankar Honored with Cardinal Achievement Award

MacSorley Authors New Coloring Book Celebrating Women in Science

Wesleyan Editors Call for New Books by Alumni, Faculty, Students, Staff

Hutson, Sullivan, Calnen, Watrous Honored with Cardinal Achievement Awards

Wesleyan Students, Staff Participate in Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project

Patey Featured in A Peace of My Mind, a New Collection of Stories