class of 2015

Have questions for the mayor of Middletown? Interested in discussing the relationship between Wesleyan and the rest of Middletown? Curious about city government and ways to get involved? The WSA will be hosting an open conversation with the Mayor of Middletown Dan Drew on Wednesday, May 2nd at noon in Usdan 108. 

See you there, Zachary Malter, WSA President

Improve your writing,

Help other students with theirs,

And impress the whole world with your skills.

The Writing Workshop is currently hiring tutors and mentors for the 2012-2013 academic year!

As a writing tutor, you will receive one course credit in English and a $400 stipend for one semester’s work. All tutors are trained in ENGL 491, the Ford Teaching Seminar, which meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12-1pm. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.

The pre-application, which consists of a brief online questionnaire, is due Monday, April 23 at 5 pm.

The full application is due Monday, April 30 at 5 pm and is to be delivered to Professor Greene’s office in hard copy (Downey House Room 207).

To learn more or apply, please visit:

http://www.wesleyan.edu/writing/workshop/becometutor.html

Questions?

Contact Professor Anne Greene at x3604 and agreene@wesleyan.edu, or Ford Fellows Anya Backlund and Katherine Mechling at x2440 and writingworks@wesleyan.edu.

If you are looking for on campus employment this Fall, the Usdan Center is now accepting applications in the following areas:

Information Center
Setup Crew
Student Managers

The Usdan Operations Department believes that we are not the average on campus employer.  We invest time in our students and value and encourage their feedback.   Our student employees are involved in decisions concerning how the Usdan Center funcitons.  We’re looking for students who want to be part of a dynamic environment, who want to make a difference on campus, and who are willing to learn while gaining valuable skills such as leadership, communication, and problem solving.  Critcal and active thinkers are encouraged to apply!

Click below to fill out an application.  We will be reviewing applications until the end of classes.

http://www.wesleyan.edu/usdan/forms/employeeapplication.html

Considering grad school, right after Wes or down the road?  Find the process daunting or confusing?  Want insight into the timeline and how to get started?  Then check out these three graduate school presentations sponsored by the Career Center.  They will give you a heads-up on the application process, how to go about deciding which school or program is for you, and when to start thinking about graduate school.

We’ve Been Through It: A Panel of Faculty/Grad Students

Featuring: Professor Lauren Caldwell – Classical Studies (PhD & MA University of Michigan, BA Princeton University), Professor Sarah Carney – Psychology (PhD CUNY The Graduate Center, MA Wesleyan University, BA Connecticut College), Professor Courtney Weiss Smith – English (PhD & MA Washington University, BA University Of Dayton), PhD student Justin Cherny – Biology (BS & BA Roger Williams University)

Wednesday, April 18th
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Olson Commons in the Career Center

What Does it Take to get into Grad School?
Featuring: Yale Graduate Assistant Deans of Admissions Robert Harper-Mangels ’92 and Allegra di Bonaventura

Wednesday, April 25th
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Olson Commons in the Career Center

The Nuts and Bolts of Applying to Grad School

Featuring: Brian Nangle, Area Coordinator in ResLife (MA University of Virginia, BA Colgate University)

Friday, April 27th
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Olson Commons in the Career Center

Having trouble filling out FAFSA, PROFILE, or completing your financial aid application??? The deadline for the application is May 15th. Don’t wait that late, get help now. The Financial Aid Office is hosting times in their office for students to stop by and receive the help they need (Though you may stop in anytime during normal office hours). The Office is located on the 2nd Floor of North College and their phone number is 860-685-2800.

Times include*:

April 18, 9am-11am

April 19, 3pm-5pm

May 8, 11am-1pm, 3pm-5pm

*The Financial Aid Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. You can stop by anytime with any questions even those regarding the financial aid application process.

Hey Class of 2015!

For those of you who are unaware, the best way to end your first year at Wesleyan is to work for University Relations during Reunion & Commencement 2012 (May 24^th-27^th).  Aside from getting paid, you’ll also receive housing, have the unique opportunity to help out with Wesleyan’s biggest event, make lasting connections with alumni, and get the chance to say a final farewell to your graduating friends.  Potential jobs include working at the Registration site, hanging out with kids at Camp Cardinal, and, if you’re over 21, driving the shuttle vans.

There will be a mandatory student worker meeting on May 22^nd in Exley Science Center 150, at 5:30 PM.  We will provide your schedule for the weekend, among other things, at that time.

The Student Worker Application is available online at http://wesconnect.wesleyan.edu/rc-student-worker. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 20th at 5:00 PM.  We will notify you of your employment status no later than Wednesday, April 25th.

If you are employed for Reunion and Commencement, University Relations will provide transitional housing until May 28th —you will not need to apply separately through ResLife!

If you have any questions, please contact us at interns@wesleyan.edu or 860-685-2802.

Thanks for your interest!

Best,

Aubrey Courville ’13, Will Curran-Groome ’14, and Raymond Wong ’14

Interns, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations

There are still spots left in Lighthouse and Malcolm X House for next year!  If you are interested in either of these program houses as an option for you next year, please contact Area Coordinator Dan LaBonte (dlabonte@wesleyan.edu) by Monday April 16^th 2012  for details and an application.

IT’S HERE AGAIN.

THROW BALLS & WIN MONEY.  THROW BALLS AT HIGH SPEED & WIN MONEY.

WIN $$ & RAISE $$ FOR SHOFCO.

3^rd ANNUAL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT!!

 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

 Sunday, April 15  –  2 p.m.

Entry deadline:  Wednesday, April 11

GET 5 FRIENDS & $30, A COOL OUTFIT & A hot ATTITUDE

Prize for most creative team attire….

 Entry form on to the right on the class blog.

The library is looking for students to participate in one of two focus group discussions to help gather information about current library resources and services.  Free food will be provided for those who join in.  You can sign up for either Thursday evening, April 19, at 6:00 (which includes dinner) or Friday afternoon, April 20, at 12:30 (which includes lunch).  These conversations should take no more than an hour.  Space is limited, so we can only take the first 15 students who respond. To join either group, or if you need further information, please contact Andrew Klein, aklein01@wesleyan.edu, on or before Tuesday, April 17.