Olivia DrakeQ: Jenny, in November 2008, you became Wesleyan's first digital asset and project manager for University Communications. How would you describe this role? A: I am in the process of setting up and maintaining a digital repository of photos, logos, and other digital collateral that is used in the University Communications Office, and other offices on campus. I’m also a photo editor, meaning that I respond to photo requests, do color correction, handle stock photography, and schedule photographers for events. Q: If someone, say from the Office of Admission, needs a photograph of student activity for the department's website, how…
Judy Buden, assistant director of employee benefits, has announced her decision to retire after 27 years at Wesleyan. Her resignation will be effective April 1.
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Swedish sweet bread, Greek jam cookies, Iranian walnut puffs and Irish soda bread were just a few tasty treats sold recently to benefit a local food pantry. On Nov. 20, Wesleyan hosted an ethnic bake sale in the Usdan University Center. More than 70 bakers and volunteers contributed to the event, helping to raise almost $1,200 in two and a half hours. All proceeds were given directly to Middletown’s Amazing Grace Food Pantry. "It was so wonderful to see the Wesleyan community come together as one and see what we could do for the community during these tough economic times,"…
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As part of the reorganization of the Office of University Communications, formerly the Office of Public Affairs, three staff members' roles have changed to directly support the department's mission and priorities. Mark Bailey, formerly director of development communications, is now director of strategic communications. His responsibilities are for university brand and messaging; strategic initiatives to communicate Wesleyan advantages; and marketing communications integration across media. Adrian Cooke, formerly web administrator, is now associate director of web technology. In this role, Cooke is the web technologist for University Communications and University Relations and principal contact for University Communications’ web initiatives. With Information…