Olivia DrakeIn this issue of The Wesleyan Connection, we speak with Jon Lubeck '14 from the Class of 2014. Q: Jon, what are you majoring in and what attracted you to Wesleyan? A: I am majoring in anthropology and am currently in the process of writing my senior thesis. Wesleyan first piqued my interest when I had a class in high school with a super-inspiring history teacher who was a Wes graduate. When I visited the school, I loved the small, liberal arts atmosphere, the active arts and music scene on campus, and the history of active student organizing. Wesleyan seemed like…
Bill HolderThe Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires, advancements and transitions and departures for January 2014. New hires Hrissi Haldezos joined the Student Accounts Office as an associate director on Jan. 2. Brian Lee '13 joined University Relations as an assistant director of the Wesleyan Fund on Jan. 6. Beatriz Pazmino Betancourt joined the Physics Department as a research assistant on Jan. 16. Advancements and transitions Sarah Benson became director of research and prospect management on Jan. 1. Frantz Williams became the director of alumni and parent development on Jan. 1. Kathleen Roberts became the assistant director of…
Winter was welcomed back to campus on Feb. 3 with a heavy snowfall. (Photos by Olivia Drake) (more…)
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On Jan. 30, Wesleyan faculty hosted an informal discussion on “How to Get Your Book Published" inside Downey House. Faculty, students and staff from Wesleyan University Press shared advice. The event was organized by Andy Curran, dean of the Arts and Humanities Division, director of curricular initiatives, professor of French; and Joyce Jacobsen, dean of the Social Sciences Division, director of global initiatives, the Andrews Professor of Economics and interim director of the Allbritton Center. (more…)
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Brian KattenOn Feb. 9, a host of former Wesleyan football stalwarts returned to campus and spoke to current team members about the working world. The alumni discussed the field, the legal profession, banking, insurance, and even race track management. Following the workshop, Wesleyan held its annual football banquet. Photos of the workshop are below: (more…)
John Steele '14 was named one of three finalists for the 2014 Men’s College Squash Association’s Skillman Award. The Skillman Award is given annually to a senior men’s squash player who has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship during his entire college career. This award is named for former Yale coach John Skillman, who led the Bulldogs to multiple national titles in over 40 years leading the team. Players are evaluated based on their on-court poise and demeanor, skill level and ability in the game of squash, team play, contributions to intercollegiate squash, leadership, and cooperation with players, coaches, and tournament officials. The Award Chair…
Randall MacLowry '86, visiting instructor in film studies, co-produced, directed and wrote an episode for the PBS history series American Experience. Titled "The Rise and Fall of Penn Station," the hour-long episode premieres at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Pennsylvania Station, a monumental train terminal in the heart of Manhattan, finally opened to the public on Nov. 27, 1910. Covering nearly eight acres, the building was the fourth largest in the world. By 1945, more than 100 million passengers traveled through Penn Station each year. But by the 1960s, what was supposed to last forever was slated for destruction. In…
Three Wesleyan employees participated in the Penguin Plunge, held Feb. 8 at Hammonassett Beach State Park in Madison, Conn. The team raised $585 to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. Team members included Nate Peters, associate vice president for finance; Christine Daniels, executive assistant to the vice president for finance and administration; and Sherri Condon, accounting specialist for auxiliary operations and campus services.