The Health Center will be open over spring break providing urgent medical care with Dr. McLarney. Please see link for more information. Both DHC and CAPS will have after hours on call services over recess.
http://www.wesleyan.edu/healthservices/pdfdocuments/springbreak.pdf
Are you interested in planning this year’s
Take Back the Night* Event to end sexual violence?
Students For Consent and Communication want you and your organizations
to help make this year’s event the best yet!
Join us for lunch on
Friday, February 28, 12-1PM Wyllys 114
Bring your ideas, questions, comments! We’ll bring the lunch!
(Take Back the Night* is a global movement to end sexual violence)
Are you interested in preventing sexual violence and creating a safe space for survivors on campus?
Do you want to develop and implement innovative sexual violence prevention programming at Wesleyan?
Do you want to build your leadership skills, work with students and staff and improve Wesleyan culture?
Will you be on campus during the 2014-2015 academic year?
Did you answer “YES” to all these questions?
Great, we’ve been looking for YOU!
Apply to be the Sexual Assault Response Team Intern for the 2014-2015 academic year!
Applications Due 12pm on Thursday, March 6th.
Interviews will be held during the week of March 24th.
Questions about a day in the life of the SART Intern, contact Rachel Verner.
Questions about the application process or sexual violence initiatives on campus, contact
Alysha B. Warren, LPC (Therapist/Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator).
WesGUIDE is a new student-run, CAPS-affiliated program designed to help undergraduates who struggle with binge eating. Trained peer coaches are ready to work with you one-on-one to help you regain control over eating and rebuild a healthy relationship with food. The program is free and confidential.
To see if WesGUIDE may be right for you, take our completely anonymous and confidential 2-minute online self-screener.
For more information, visit the WesGUIDE webpage.
** Note: If you took the survey on Wed 2/12 (the day we posted on Wesleying) and were screened out after the height and weight question, we encourage you to retake the survey. Due to a survey error (that has been corrected), many students were incorrectly screened out at that question. We apologize for the inconvenience!
You, Booze, and the Board
February 3rd |12:00 PM | Usdan 110
This session will offer answers to students’ most frequently asked questions about addressing severe intoxication: What does alcohol poisoning look like? How do I know whether a friend needs medical assistance or not? What will PSafe do if I call them? If my friends go to the hospital, what happens next? Do they get in trouble? Are their parents called? What sanctions could they get? Conversation facilitated by Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.
Lunch will be provided.
Getting Good Advice, Giving Good Information, and Other Essential Nuggets of Wisdom
February 4th | 12:15 PM | Usdan 108
Returning to college for your second semester is a very different experience from heading off to college for the first time. You bring with you all of the things that you learned in the fall – your accomplishments, as well as the challenges you may have experienced. You have a wealth of “college knowledge.” The start of the spring semester is another new beginning and a time for you to reflect on your experiences in the fall and develop a plan for academic success.
What worked well for you and what did not? What strategies did you use in the fall that proved to be successful? What resources did you seek out? Did you have balance in your semester and follow the Rule of 7? At this workshop, we will talk about the organizational and study strategies that worked best, hear from peers about strategies and resources they found helpful, and set goals for the spring. Conversation facilitated by Dean for Academic Advancement and Dean for the Class of 2017, Louise Brown, Associate Dean of Student Academic Resources, Laura Patey, and the Peer Advisors.
Lunch will be provided.
Financing Study Abroad
February 5th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Assistant Director of International Studies, Gail Winter, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Jacqueline Outlaw, for a discussion of the financial aspects of study abroad. Topics to be discussed will include financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting, as well as general information regarding study abroad. Come with questions!
Wellness at Wesleyan
February 6th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110
The transition to college is stressful, both physically and mentally. Learn about what resources are available for your well-being during this unique transition as well as during the rest of your time at Wesleyan. Learn about the extensive resources Wesleyan offers to make sure you stay physically and mentally healthy during your time at Wes, as well as ways you can get involved. Facilitated by Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Jennifer D’Andrea.
Lunch will be provided.
Desire and Relationship: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
February 8th | 12:00-3:00PM | Albritton 311
Participate in this no faith/multi-faith/interfaith conversation about Love and its many understandings and facets. All are welcome.
Catered Japanese lunch will be provided.
Bystander Intervention Training
February 9th | 10:00 AM-2:00PM | Usdan 110
WE Speak, WE Stand aims to create a community that is actively engaged in the prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence and advocates for the responsible use of alcohol. The goal of the program is to empower bystanders to intervene in high risk situations involving alcohol use, sexual assault and relationship violence. Empowered bystanders make the campus community safer by standing up and speaking out when they witness situations that could potentially harm the health and safety of others. Intervening with peers can be challenging for a number of reasons and training will provide you with the skills to move from inaction to action and intervene safely and effectively.
The first training features two distinct and separate tracks: sexual assault prevention and alcohol use intervention. For more information email Tanya Purdy at tpurdy@wesleyan.edu. Facilitated by Director of Health Education, Tanya Purdy and Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator and Therapist, Alysha Warren.
Lunch will be provided.
THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!
Sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation
wesleyan.edu/orientation
____________________________________________________
Attend 7 programs and record your attendance.
Turn in your completed passport to the Office of New Student Orientation
(Usdan, Rooms 122, 124 & 126)
to be entered in a drawing for an iPad
by February 12, 2014!
____________________________________________________
For more information about these and other programs,
check out the New Student Orientation Website,
or visit www.wesleyan.edu/orientation.
Take advantage of all the great things going on at Wesleyan!
WE Speak, WE Stand, Wesleyan’s Community of Care program, aims to create a campus that is actively engaged in the prevention of sexual assault and advocates for the responsible use of alcohol. The goal of the program is to empower bystanders to intervene in high risk situations involving alcohol use, sexual assault and relationship violence. The training features two distinct and separate tracks: sexual violence prevention and alcohol use intervention.
Register here by Thursday, February 6th. Contact Tanya or Alysha with questions.
Spring Re-Orientation for First Year Students
Community Standards and Responsibilities
January 27th | 12:00PM | Usdan 108
Wesleyan has a long history of peer adjudication through the honor board and the Student Judicial Board. Members of these boards will share the role they play in upholding the community standards at Wesleyan. You will also hear from representatives in the dean of students office who will discuss the roles they have on campus and provide some advice about what you can do to be successful at Wesleyan. Facilitated by Dean of Students, Rick Culliton and Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.
Lunch will be provided.
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) Open House
January 27th | 3:30PM | Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, 169 High St.
Come meet Wesleyan’s Chaplains, and ORSL staff and students who help coordinate spiritual and religious life on campus. Learn more at www.wesleyan.edu/orsl
Snacks will be served.
General Study Abroad Information Session
January 28th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Director of International Studies, Carolyn Sorkin, and recent study-abroad participants to talk about the nuts and bolts of spending a semester or year studying in another country. Topics to be covered include program selection, the application process, credit transfer, cultural adjustment, financial aid, and much more. Come with questions!
Managing Your Dining Plan
January 29th | 4:15PM | Usdan 108
Haven’t quite figured out the meal plan system yet? Thinking about changing your meal plan? Worried about a special dietary need that you may have? Come to this Q&A session where campus and dining program administrators will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Facilitated by Bon Appétit Resident District Manager, Michael Strumpf, and Director of Usdan University Center, Michelle Myers-Brown.
Getting the Most Out of the Career Center
January 30th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110
Come in and learn about how the Career Center can help you with finding your passion and locating an internship. This quick introduction to the Wesleyan Career Center will help you to utilize our services and access the extensive internship and online job database. We’ll also show you how you can set up your online profile to personalize your experience. This session is designed for both first-year students and transfer, exchange, and visiting students. Facilitated by Associate Director for Career Development and Campus Outreach, Persephone Hall.
Lunch will be provided.
Study Abroad and Students of Color
January 30th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Director of International Studies, Carolyn Sorkin, and recent study-abroad participants to talk about the nuts and bolts of spending a semester or year studying in another country. Topics to be covered include program selection, the application process, credit transfer, cultural adjustment, financial aid, and much more. Special attention will be given to concerns common to students of color. Come with questions!
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Diversity Training
Visit the MLK Day website for additional details and events: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mlk/
Training Session Block I
January 31st | 10AM
Training Session Block II
January 31st | 1PM
Keynote Address
January 31st | 3:15PM | Memorial Chapel
Address by Anti-Racist Activist Tim Wise. Note, this is a ticketed event. Tickets can be picked up at the University Box Office, Usdan University Center. Students Tickets available Thursday, January 23. Reception and book signing to follow in the Zelnick Pavillion. Books will be available for purchase during the signing.
You, Booze, and the Board
February 3rd |12:00 PM | Usdan 110
This session will offer answers to students’ most frequently asked questions about addressing severe intoxication: What does alcohol poisoning look like? How do I know whether a friend needs medical assistance or not? What will PSafe do if I call them? If my friends go to the hospital, what happens next? Do they get in trouble? Are their parents called? What sanctions could they get? Conversation facilitated by Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.
Lunch will be provided.
Getting Good Advice, Giving Good Information, and Other Essential Nuggets of Wisdom
February 4th | 12:15 PM | Usdan 108
Returning to college for your second semester is a very different experience from heading off to college for the first time. You bring with you all of the things that you learned in the fall – your accomplishments, as well as the challenges you may have experienced. You have a wealth of “college knowledge.” The start of the spring semester is another new beginning and a time for you to reflect on your experiences in the fall and develop a plan for academic success.
What worked well for you and what did not? What strategies did you use in the fall that proved to be successful? What resources did you seek out? Did you have balance in your semester and follow the Rule of 7? At this workshop, we will talk about the organizational and study strategies that worked best, hear from peers about strategies and resources they found helpful, and set goals for the spring. Conversation facilitated by Dean for Academic Advancement and Dean for the Class of 2017, Louise Brown, Associate Dean of Student Academic Resources, Laura Patey, and the Peer Advisors.
Lunch will be provided.
Financing Study Abroad
February 5th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Assistant Director of International Studies, Gail Winter, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Jacqueline Outlaw, for a discussion of the financial aspects of study abroad. Topics to be discussed will include financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting, as well as general information regarding study abroad. Come with questions!
Wellness at Wesleyan
February 6th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110
The transition to college is stressful, both physically and mentally. Learn about what resources are available for your well-being during this unique transition as well as during the rest of your time at Wesleyan. Learn about the extensive resources Wesleyan offers to make sure you stay physically and mentally healthy during your time at Wes, as well as ways you can get involved. Facilitated by Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Jennifer D’Andrea.
Lunch will be provided.
Desire and Relationship: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
February 8th | 12:00-3:00PM | Albritton 311
Participate in this no faith/multi-faith/interfaith conversation about Love and its many understandings and facets. All are welcome.
Catered Japanese lunch will be provided.
Bystander Intervention Training
February 9th | 10:00 AM-2:00PM | Usdan 110
WE Speak, WE Stand aims to create a community that is actively engaged in the prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence and advocates for the responsible use of alcohol. The goal of the program is to empower bystanders to intervene in high risk situations involving alcohol use, sexual assault and relationship violence. Empowered bystanders make the campus community safer by standing up and speaking out when they witness situations that could potentially harm the health and safety of others. Intervening with peers can be challenging for a number of reasons and training will provide you with the skills to move from inaction to action and intervene safely and effectively.
The first training features two distinct and separate tracks: sexual assault prevention and alcohol use intervention. For more information email Tanya Purdy at tpurdy@wesleyan.edu. Facilitated by Director of Health Education, Tanya Purdy and Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator and Therapist, Alysha Warren.
Lunch will be provided.
THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!
Sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation
wesleyan.edu/orientation
____________________________________________________
Attend 7 programs and record your attendance.
Turn in your completed passport to the Office of New Student Orientation
(Usdan, Rooms 122, 124 & 126)
to be entered in a drawing for an iPad
by February 12, 2014!
____________________________________________________
For more information about these and other programs,
check out the New Student Orientation Website,
or visit www.wesleyan.edu/orientation.
Take advantage of all the great things going on at Wesleyan!
Dear Students,
Study, research, work, and volunteering abroad are not only great ways to enrich your academic experience at Wesleyan, but also transformational means of immersing yourself in a culture different from your own.”
Here at Davison Health Center, we do recommend that any student who is planning to travel abroad (whether it is for study or just for pleasure) come see us.
At these visits, we would do the following:
1) Review your immunization records. Most (if not all) of the immunizations you would need, you have already received prior to coming to Wesleyan (Hepatitis A and B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Tetanus just to name a few). Depending on where you are travelling, other vaccines may be needed (such as typhoid, yellow fever, etc.). We will arrange that you receive those immunizations either here or at the Travel Clinic at Middlesex Hospital.
2) Review your health history to see if any accommodations would need to be made for any specific chronic illness (asthma, diabetes, etc.) to insure safe travel and appropriate care during your time away
3) Prescribe medications that you would need for travel. In many countries it is recommended that medications be taken to lower the risk of contracting malaria. We also will prescribe medications needed for travelers’ diarrhea.
4) Discuss disease prevention. This includes everything from safe drinking water and food, sun protection, protection from insects know to carry illness, and sexually transmitted infection prevention
5) Safe travel advice such as going places in groups, avoiding stray animals, avoiding unsafe neighborhoods.
The opportunity to travel abroad again is educational and fun. We would encourage anyone who has this opportunity to make the most of your travel. The above is meant to keep all travelers safe and healthy.
Best wishes, Dr. Tom McLarney, Director, University Health Services
Costumes and Consent: Looking at Halloween and Harassment
Come join the Sexual Violence Action Committee, the Queer Resource Center, and Students for Consent and Communication
to discuss the importance of consent and Halloween.
What are the pressures surrounding women and costumes?
What kind of experiences of consent have you had on Halloween?
How can we make a more friendly Halloween experience for all?
What are some of your favorite Halloween consent phrases?
Where: Woodhead Lounge
When: Thursday, October 31st from 12pm-1pm
There will be Mondo’s Pizza!!
Dear Students,
If you missed the campus-wide flu clinic but would like a flu shot, please call the Health Center for an appointment at 860-685-2470. We have a limited supply for students and will offer on the following dates BY APPOINTMENT:
Friday, 11/1 (afternoon), Thursday, 11/7 (late morning and afternoon), Wednesday, 11/3 (afternoon), Friday, 11/5 (afternoon)
Joyce L. Walter, Director
Davison Health Center 860-685-265
