News and information for the Class of 2012
Posted in Events, Majors and Programs, Sophomore Savvy on Nov. 12, 2009 by dphillips
Tonight English comes to Fauver (the newest building on Foss Hill, behind Westco and by the observatory). Professor Joel Pfister, Professor Matt Garrett, Professor Joe Drury and two talented alums of English 201 (the seminar gateway to the major) are going to say a few words about why literary studies and English 201 rock in [...]
Posted in Academic Skills, Peer Advisors, Sophomore Savvy on Oct. 21, 2009 by dphillips
Do YOU want to be a SUPER-Sophomore!?
Come to the Super-Sophomore Workshop on Thursday, October 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Usdan 110 to stop slumping and start being super!
Many sophomores have an understandably difficult time transitioning into their second year of college. Peer Advisors have also gone through times where we lost focus on our work, weren’t [...]
Posted in Events, Sophomore Savvy, Sophomore Supper Series on Oct. 14, 2009 by dphillips
The Sophomore Supper Series invites you to dinner on Thursday, October 22, with
Professor John Kirn
Professor of Neuroscience & Behavior and Biology
Chair of the Neuroscience & Behavior Program
Director of Graduate Studies at Wesleyan
Professor Kirn’s research focuses on the neurobiological basis of vocalization in songbirds, examining how birds learn new songs and what the potential may be [...]
Posted in Academic Skills, Peer Advisors, Sophomore Savvy on Oct. 3, 2009 by dphillips
Two academic skills workshops will be offered this Sunday, October 4 from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Exam Preparation in Usdan 110 and Reading Retention in Usdan 136.
For more information about the schedule and peer advisor drop-in hours, see http://www.wesleyan.edu/deans/peeradvising/dropins.html#workshop.
Posted in Career Planning, Events, Sophomore Savvy on Sep. 25, 2009 by dphillips
Do you wish to:
Find top management and leadership positions upon graduation?
Begin a journey to career success right now?
Then don’t miss your chance to begin your future career path today!
By signing up for the Management Leadership Conference, you will be able to:
Interact with experts and executives from top companies, organizations, and institutions
Attend lectures, hands-on workshops, case [...]
Posted in Events, Sophomore Savvy, Student Activities on Sep. 16, 2009 by dphillips
Come browse and join student groups, check out campus departments and services, “Discover your University Center” and see what Usdan has to offer, see live student performances, sample food from local vendors, and take part in raffles to win incredible prizes such as an iPod Touch, Pulse Smartpen, Wes Gear, and more.
Sponsored by the WSA [...]
Posted in Events, Sophomore Savvy, Study Abroad on Sep. 10, 2009 by dphillips
Don’t miss Wesleyan’s 15th Annual Study Abroad Fair!
Monday, Sept. 14, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Beckham Hall
Whether you are a first year student, a sophomore deciding on a major, or a junior planning to study abroad next semester, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet representatives from the 140 programs available, receive literature about the programs [...]
Posted in Community Service, Middletown & Region, Sophomore Savvy on Sep. 10, 2009 by dphillips
Tuesday, September 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Usdan Courtyard
Rain Site: Beckham Hall
Connect with the Middletown community
Volunteer and Work study opportunities
Local agencies and Student groups will be there to share opportunities
Sponsored by the Center for Community Partnerships
Questions, contact Cathy Lechowicz (clechowicz@wesleyan.edu)
Can’t make the Fair? CCP will be at the Student Activities Fair
Posted in Events, Sophomore Savvy on Aug. 31, 2009 by dphillips
According to “History and Legends of the Ice Cream Sundae,”
Some historians claim, but never proven to be true, that the name “sundae” was created in response to the “Blue Laws” which said that ice cream sodas could not be sold on Sundays because they were too “frilly.” For some reason the “righteous” were very much [...]