Dear ’23, I write with some end-of-term tips in the hopes that they make this next week or so a bit easier. As the term comes to a close, please remember to take care of yourselves, be considerate (you might not have anything due until Thursday, but the person who lives next door might … Read more
Happening Thursday: Alumni Panel with Wesleyan Watson Fellows, Justin Kim (’19), Momi Afelin (’19), and Mica Fisher (’17). The Watson Fellowship provides $36,000 plus support toward health coverage and student loan payments for fellows to undertake an independent project during a full year spent outside the US. Join us Thursday 4/28 at 1:30pm on Zoom to hear about the Watson … Read more
Are you interested in collecting STUFF? And sorting and storing said stuff? Want to be part of a great team and help carry on one of Wesleyan’s greatest traditions? Then apply to work for Waste Not! Waste Not is Wesleyan’s student-run spring “stuff” collection and fall tag sale. Join the volunteer team to help reduce … Read more
Have you thought about applying for a Fulbright? Through the Fulbright U.S. Student program, U.S. citizens who hold a bachelors or Masters degree can travel to 140+ countries to undertake a graduate degree program, conduct independent research, pursue a creative or performing arts project, or teach English abroad. The final Fulbright Info Session of … Read more
Are you thinking of going to graduate school abroad? Did you know there are fellowships and scholarships that pay for US students to pursue graduate degrees abroad? At this info session, Assistant Director for Fellowships, Dr. Erica Kowsz, will give an overview of the opportunities available, including fellowships for graduate study in the UK, Ireland, … Read more
Dear ’23, A few different announcements… First, a final reminder about nominating a Wesleyan employee (eligible Wesleyan employees include custodians, dining staff, grounds crew, and building maintenance staff, e.g., electricians, plumbers) for the Morgernstern-Clarren Social Justice Prize by March 31: https://classof2023.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2022/03/28/morgernster-clarren-social-justice-prize-final-reminder/ Second, some information regarding the BA/MA application process: Students must apply for … Read more
Dear ’23, A few things… First, we had a wonderful session on the Honors Thesis yesterday; the recording is available here. Second, the withdrawal deadline is two weeks from today on April 27. The withdrawal form is here. Please be sure that you’re connecting with your instructors regarding your standing in each of … Read more
Dear ’23, The withdrawal deadline is one week from today—April 27 at 5:00 pm. The withdrawal form is available here: https://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/forms/WithdrawalForm.pdf Just be in touch if you’d like to talk through whether to withdraw from a course. Also, a reminder that we’ll be having a Zoom session regarding Graduate School tomorrow (Thursday) at 4:15 … Read more
Attention juniors & seniors: Learn about the Knight-Hennessy ScholarshipThis scholarship funds up to three years of graduate study at Stanford University in any degree program except Philosophy and provides training in leadership and membership in a cohort of scholars. Applicants must show outstanding academic achievement, independent thinking, leadership, civic mindset to “out-think, out-work, and out-care others.” … Read more
