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The Office of Human Resources hosted its annual Employee Service Recognition Luncheon Oct. 18 in Beckham Hall. All employees who are celebrating their 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th year working at Wesleyan were honored at the lunch by President Michael Roth. The event concluded with a celebratory cake-cutting and a Wesleyan and world trivia game. Those recognized included: Catherine Race, Psychology Department, 35 years; Simon Bostick, Public Safety, 35 years; Edward Manter, Physical Plant - Facilities, 35 years; Sandra Frimel, Health Services, 30 years; Chuth Prith, Physical Plant - Facilities, 30 years; Dawn Astin Lowe, University Relations, 30 years; and Paul DiSanto, University Relations, 30 years. Also Meg Zocco, University…

Wesleyan’s Transportation Services Department announces the addition of a new 14-passenger bus to the Wesleyan RIDE system fleet. The RIDE is a free shuttle service with 17 stops around campus. The department also provides a free off-campus grocery shuttle service to Price Chopper and Aldi on Sunday afternoons. “Adding this bus to the RIDE program will allow us to move more people, more efficiently, and more comfortably," said Joe Martocci, transportation services manager. The RIDE shuttles are available seven nights a week, and Martocci says volume picks up on the weekends. “We move over 500 students every weekend. The idea…

On June 1, the Office of Human Resources hosted an Ice Cream Social for faculty, staff and employed students to provide an opportunity for employees to mingle and celebrate the end of spring semester. As part of the day's activities, employees were invited to create a tie-dye t-shirt. On Aug. 10, Human Resources invited the tie-dye shirt makers to gather at Usdan's Huss Courtyard for a brief meeting and photo opportunity. "We thought this would be a fun way for employees to show off their 'art work' to the Wesleyan community," said Julia Hicks, co-director of Human Resources. "It's a…

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The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards in April, May and June 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: Liliana Carrasquillo-Vasquez, area coordinator, Residential Life Olivia Drake, editor and campus photographer, University Communications Terry Emmons, accounting specialist, Chemistry Department James Huerta, senior assistant dean, Admission Office Elizabeth Mainella, serials administrator, Olin Library Jeffrey McDonald, assistant football coach, Physical Education Emily Pagano, area coordinator, Residential Life Paul Turenne, senior associate registrar, Registrar's…

The Office of Human Resources announces the following new hires, transitions and departures for June 2016: Newly hired Andrew Lieberman '13 was hired as a football intern for the Department of Physical Education on June 1. Rosemary Lennox was hired as a program manager for Center for the Arts Initiatives on June 2. Mike Divirgilio was hired as a boiler tender in Physical Plant on June 6. Shannon Skubel was hired as an office assistant in the President’s Office on June 14. Cordel High was hired as a football intern for the Department of Physical Education on June 15. Mike Rosalie was hired…

The Office of Human Resources announces the following hires and departures for May 2016: Newly hired Zijia Guo was hired as prospect research analyst in University Relations on May 2 Philip Huntington was hired as electrician in Physical Plant on May 2 Noah Barth was hired as program manager in the Center for Prison Education on May 4 Amber Jones '09 was hired as psychotherapist in the Counseling Center on May 9 Diane Widger was hired as Peoplesoft analyst programmer on May 18 Scott Shea was hired as assistant director of Wesleyan events and conferences on May 31 Departures Kaiser Aslam,…

The Office of Human Resources reports the following new hires and departures for April 2016: Newly hired Deborah Katz was hired as a marketing director in University Communications on April 1. Anthony DeMarco was hired as a boiler tender in Physical Plant on April 11. Departures Toria Bobbitt, research assistant in biology Joseph Hopkins, boiler tender in Physical Plant Pamela Tatge, director, Center of the Arts Sharon Washburn, administrative assistant, Creative Writing

The 74th annual Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) conference in Chicago April 7-10 was attended by several Wesleyan faculty members, students and recent alumni. The conference, held every April, is one of the largest political science conferences with more than 5,000 presenters from throughout the United States and around the world. It is traditionally held in Chicago's historic Palmer House Hilton. Assistant Professor of Government Erika Franklin Fowler, Assistant Professor of Government Logan Dancey, and Assistant Professor of Government Yamil Velez all presented research at the conference. They were accompanied by Joli Holmes '17, John Murchison '16, Grace Wong '18,…

Three hundred faculty and staff filled Beckham Hall for a feast of food and drink provided by 18 vendors at the fifth annual Taste of Middletown on March 9. Offerings ranged from empanadas, a macaroni and cheese bar, salads, chicken tikka masala and vegan spring rolls to a wide assortment of pastries and desserts and a variety of beverages. Wesleyan welcomed six new vendors to the event this year, including La Piastra, Red Fox, Iguanas Ranas, Taino Smokehouse, Fiore II, Mi Argentina and Mondo. (more…)

The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards during the last few months 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: Dawn Alger, administrative assistant, Theater Department Mike Conte, associate director, Physical Plant - Facilities Steven Jacaruso, art director, University Communications Darrell Lawrence, analyst programmer, Information Technology Services Kathleen Logsdon, library assistant, Olin Library Anne Marcotty, senior designer, University Communications Liz Tinker, administrative assistant, English Department Maureen Zimmer, coordinator, Academic Affairs

Employees Recognized for Service to Wesleyan

Transportation Services’ New 14-Passenger Bus Moves Students More Efficiently

Employees Sport Tie-Dye T-Shirts at Wesleyan

Green Team Hosts Mini-Bin Workshop

Employees Receive Cardinal Achievement Awards

Staff on the Move, June 2016

Staff on the Move May 2016

Faculty, Staff Celebrate End of the Semester at Ice Cream Social

Staff on the Move April 2016

Faculty, Students, Alumni Attend Political Science Conference

Faculty, Staff Treated to 5th Annual Taste of Middletown

8 Employees Receive Cardinal Achievement Awards