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Program House Hopping–TODAY noon-5 p.m.

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PROGRAM HOUSE HOPPING

Interested in Program Housing or CBLVs but want to see your options first?

Well, you’re in luck – Program Houses and CBLVs will be welcoming you to their open houses

 

THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th

12:00PM – 5:00PM

 

For more information on participating locations and for a Program Housing map and list, visit us on Facebook!

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Religion, Faith and Queer Identity: Interfaith Panel Discussion — 2/7

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RELIGION, FAITH, AND QUEER IDENTITY:

Interfaith Panel Discussion

February 7, 2015

12 PM – 2:15 PM

Daniel Family Common

(updated location)

Panelists include students, alumni, and religious leaders from the community. Free lunch provided.

Hosted by the Queer Resource Center, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, and Presbyterian Promise

Please RSVP by emailing abardos@wesleyan.edu

Wesleyan Posse-Plus Retreat — 2/27 through 3/1

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You Are Invited to Attend the

Wesleyan PossePlus Retreat

 February 27 – March 1, 2015 | Incarnation Conference Center   

Free to all Wesleyan Constituents!

RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/Wesleyan-PossePlusRetreat2015

Are you…

Interested in discussing the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri?  Concerned by recent police actions?

Interested in learning more about power, authority, crime & punishment in the United States?

Then come take advantage of an incredible off-campus retreat happening February 27 – March 1, 2015! The retreat will be a unique opportunity for a large cross section of Wesleyan student leaders, faculty, administrators and staff to engage and discuss issues like policing, prisons, safety and justice, both at the global level and directly related to Wesleyan’s campus.

The retreat will be hosted by the Posse Foundation and all expenses will be covered by Wesleyan. By attending, Wesleyan students faculty, and staff will be able to bring their own experiences, perspectives and ideas to this event and also connect with other key leaders on campus. They will also be part of the thousands of student and faculty leaders on 48 college campuses across the country who are participating in Posse retreats on the same topic.

To RSVP and secure your spot go to this link:http://tinyurl.com/Wesleyan-PossePlusRetreat2015 

Showing and Discussion of the film, SELMA — Feb. 9, 7:45 p.m., Metro Theaters

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The Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, with the support of the Center for Community Partnerships, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development, is sponsoring a free showing of Selma, followed by a short talk by Ben Jackson, a veteran of the Selma demonstrations, and a discussion of the film led by members of The Ankh.

Monday, February 9, 7:45, at Metro Theaters downtown.

Tickets are free but required.

They are available from Sara Wadlow, Allbritton 116, 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday.

Tickets are extremely limited: first come, first served.

 

 

 

 

Prospective PSYC Majors Meeting –2/3 noon-1 p.m.

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Interested in the Psychology Major?

Learn more about the Cultural Immersion Experiences – Abroad and Domestic

Feb. 3rd (Tues.), 12:00 -1:00 pm, Judd 116

Prospective Majors bring your questions and concerns.   

Office of International Studies – Gail Winter, Assistant Director

Office of Community Partnerships – Catherine Lechowicz, Director

Psychology Department – Andrea Patalano, Chair

Pizza will be provided!

Helpful info on the major: http://www.wesleyan.edu/psyc/about/major_guides.html.

 

 

MLK Panel–Friday, 3:14 p.m., The Chapel

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Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration  —   “We shall overcome:  How far have we come?”

All members of the Wesleyan and greater Middletown community are invited to a panel presentation and discussion to explore various perspectives about the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City to commemorate the life, civil rights and social justice legacy that Dr. King has left. The commemoration will be held in Wesleyan’s Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 30, at 3:15 pm. This is a ticketed, free event. Tickets to the event can be secured at the University Box Office.

The event will include music and an audio clip of Dr. King’s baccalaureate address to the Wesleyan community 51 years ago, followed by the panel presentation and discussion.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Antonio Farias, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/Title IX Officer, and will include the following panelists:

Riché J. Daniel Barnes, Assistant Professor of Afro-American Studies, Smith College

Dreisen Heath ’15, African American Studies and FGSS major, Wesleyan University

Kiese Laymon, Associate Professor of English, Vassar College

Chief Joseph Dooley, President of the CT Police Chiefs Association

The program will be followed by a brief dessert reception. Later in the evening there will be a series of discussions to be held in various locations on campus and a student-coordinated open-mic at 8:00 pm in the West College Cafe.  Details will follow regarding the evening events.

Be an R.A.!! Apps due 2/16 by noon

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Interested in becoming an RA for the 2015-16 academic year?    Applications are available now in your student portfolio under the Residential Life box.  Applications are due Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12 Noon, EST.

All applicants are required to attend one of the following information Sessions:

Thursday, January 29, 2015 Information session, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Clark Lounge
Monday, February 2, 2015 Information session, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Usdan 108
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Information session, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Usdan 110

For more information, please visit www.wesleyan.edu/reslife

Metacognition/Learning Strategies Workshops–Jan. 29 and 30

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There are fantastic academic workshops being offered on Wesleyan’s campus next Thursday and Friday. The first is for particular students while the second is open to everyone.

These workshops are designed to help students of all levels and abilities learn effective strategies for improving their academic work and grades. Please RSVP for one or both workshops by emailing CFCD@wesleyan.edu.

Workshop for Under-represented Minorities, Veterans, and First-generation College Students

Thursday, January 29, 2015       Time:   7:00-8:15 PM

Location:       41 Wyllys, Olson Commons (CRC lobby space)

Audience:      Under Represented Minorities, Veterans, and First-Gen college students

Title:              The Journey to Excellence

Description: Minority students in college often fail to reach their academic potential because of past experiences that have thwarted their motivation and drive to excel.  This interactive inspirational discussion presents the experiences of the speaker along her academic journey, which includes an award presented in the White House Oval Office.  Specific learning strategies are presented, and students are urged to commit to using the strategies to achieve their personal academic and career goals.

Please RSVP for workshop 3 (cfcd@wesleyan.edu)

 

Workshop for all undergraduate students

Friday, January 30, 2015          Time:   9:00-11:00 AM

Location:       Exley Science Center, Woodhead Lounge

Audience:      All Undergraduate Students

Title:               Metacognition:  The Key to Acing Courses!

Description:  All students who are admitted to college have the ability to ace their courses.  However, most students did not acquire effective learning strategies in high school, and resort to memorizing information just before tests. This strategy usually yields poor results, with students earning grades much lower than their ability.  This interactive workshop will introduce students to cognitive science based learning strategies that help all students experience meaningful, transferable learning, resulting in A’s in their courses!

Please RSVP for breakfast (served at 8:30) and workshop 4 (cfcd@wesleyan.edu)