David PesciProtest of an opponent, a bomb threat, and other unrest could not derail the 1969 Little Three Champs
Olivia DrakeMore than 5,000 parents, alumni and friends came to campus Nov. 6-8 to celebrate Homecoming/Family Weekend. This year's theme was "Come Home!" Event photos are posted on the HCFW website. "Every year, I hear from alumni, parents and students that Homecoming/Family Weekend gets better and better," says Gemma Fontanella Ebstein, associate vice president for external relations. "We had a terrific turnout this year and the energy was palpable across campus – in the WESeminars, athletic contests, department anniversary celebrations and other special gatherings throughout the weekend. This has become one of the highlights of the year for the Wesleyan community.” The…
Norm Daniels, who coached five sports in almost 40 years at Wesleyan, died May 11 at the age of 102. He coached baseball, football, basketball, wrestling and squash. Daniels, born March 25, 1907 in Detroit, Mich., came to Wesleyan as an instructor in physical education in 1934 and retired in 1973. He spent 33 years coaching baseball, and 19 years coaching football, which included a 25-game winning streak from 1945-1948. The Hillsdale, Mich. native graduated in 1932 from the University of Michigan, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He also earned a master's degree at Michigan in 1941. Among…
"The Coach" Norm Daniels passed away early on the morning of May 11. Daniels coached five different sports at Wesleyan from 1934 to 1973 and is a member of the Wesleyan Athletics Hall of Fame.
09.04.08 Faculty, Student Study Emerging Language 09.04.08 Class of 2012 Welcomed to Wesleyan 09.04.08 Professor Scott Plous Honored for Teaching Efforts 09.04.08 Student Writes, Produces NPR Stories 09.04.08 Students Help Humanity with Open Source Software 09.04.08 Center for Humanities Fall Lecture Series Unveiled 09.04.08 U.S. Laureate Poet Kicks-Off Russell House Series 08.06.08 PIMMS Takes Math and Science Teachers Back to School 08.06.08 Researchers Get to the Core of Block Island 08.06.08 2008-09 Arts Season Kicks Off At CFA 08.06.08 Wesleyan Rideboard Links Campus Commuters 08.06.08 Students Learn about Financial Issues at Workshop 08.06.08 First Lady of Wesleyan Kay Butterfield Dies…
Meghan Fay, project and events coordinator for alumni and parent relations, helps coordinate regional presidential events and council meetings during Reunion and Commencement. Posted 04/17/08 Q: Meghan, when did you join the staff in University Relations?A: I joined the University Relations team in January 2007 because it was a great fit for me professionally. I really enjoy the collaboration among departments, work ethic, and creativity that is pervasive throughout the university. Q: Where is your office located?A: I work at 330 High Street; our building is the white house.Q: What are a few projects you have been involved with…
Posted 11/01/06 Walter Grockowski, a former Wesleyan trainer and trainer for the 1972 Winter Olympics, has died at the age of 86. Grockowski died Oct. 25 at High View Health Care Center in Middletown. He began his 39-year tenure in the Athletic Department in 1947. He became the school's head athletic trainer in 1973, a position he held until retirement in 1986. His involvement in athletics went beyond the university. For many years, Grockowski helped with athletic events around Middletown, where he made his home, especially events organized by the city parks department and the American Legion. A native of…
Patricia Klecha-Porter, head womens field hockey coach, offers her team advice during half-time. She also is the assistant squash coach, and has worked at Wesleyan for more than 20 years. Posted 07/28/06 Q: How were you first introduced to field hockey and squash, and at what age did you begin playing?A: My older sister was involved in the sport of field hockey. After her practice she would play with me. Organized training began in ninth grade. Squash was introduced to me at Wesleyan under the Head Coach Don Long. He mentored and gave me a solid foundation of skills,…