Dear members of the Class of 2021,
President Roth has previously announced that we hope to have an in-person ceremony celebrating the Class of 2021. Details for commencement are still under review given the pandemic and guidelines provided by the state of Connecticut, but we expect to share additional information with seniors by the end of March. The vendors who supply graduating students with regalia cannot wait until April to field requests due to the challenges in acquiring these items and getting them shipped in time. The solution for now is to offer an opportunity for students to order their regalia (see details below) since we currently expect an in-person event. Staff at RJ Julia are working with the vendor to secure refunds if conditions worsen and Wesleyan is unable to host an in-person ceremony.
This year students will purchase their cap and gown regalia (via credit card) from the following Oak Hall website: https://wesleyan.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome
Students will either choose a Bachelor Package, Masters Package, or Doctor Package. The website will guide you to the correct gown size by asking height and weight questions.
All Bachelor Regalia will be shipped to the Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore and will be available for pick up starting Monday, May 17th. Students will now have until Wednesday, March 31st, to purchase their caps and gowns online.
Masters and PHD candidates will either elect to pick up their package at the Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore or have it sent to their home address.
Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore: 413 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457. (860) 685-3939.
Store Hours: Sunday through Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Dear members of the Class of 2021,
President Roth has previously announced that we hope to have an in-person ceremony celebrating the Class of 2021. Details for commencement are still under review given the pandemic and guidelines provided by the state of Connecticut, but we expect to share additional information with seniors by the end of March. The vendors who supply graduating students with regalia cannot wait until April to field requests due to the challenges in acquiring these items and getting them shipped in time. The solution for now is to offer an opportunity for students to order their regalia (see details below) since we currently expect an in-person event. Staff at RJ Julia are working with the vendor to secure refunds if conditions worsen and Wesleyan is unable to host an in-person ceremony.
This year students will purchase their cap and gown regalia (via credit card) from the following Oak Hall website: https://wesleyan.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome
Students will either choose a Bachelor Package, Masters Package, or Doctor Package. The website will guide you to the correct gown size by asking height and weight questions.
All Bachelor Regalia will be shipped to the Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore and will be available for pick up starting Monday, May 10th. Students will have until Monday, March 22nd, to purchase their caps and gowns online.
Masters and PHD candidates will either elect to pick up their package at the Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore or have it sent to their home address.
Wesleyan R J Julia Bookstore: 413 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457. (860) 685-3939.
Store Hours: Sunday through Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
For Students of Color Studying Literature:
The Shu Tokita ’84 Prize is awarded to a student of color majoring in literature, in area studies, or a language major with a focus on literature that demonstrates the need for substantial financial assistance. The friends and family of Shu Tokita established the prize in memory of his passing from leukemia, five years after graduating from Wesleyan. For him, literature was a pursuit that spoke to his life, one from which he drew both insight and strength. The award focuses on supporting students of color, for whom the study of literature is often considered a luxury. Awarded to one or two sophomores and/or juniors who demonstrate a clear commitment to literature, the prize is usually $1,500 per year for the remainder of their time at Wesleyan. The recipient(s) of the Shu Tokita Prize will receive the annual award at the start of the following fall semester, that is, for their junior and/or senior year(s), with the hope to encourage the recipients to share their insights and wisdom with their communities. Current Wesleyan student winners of the Shu Tokita Prize are Irmina Benson ’21, Ericka Ekhator ’21, Jake Kwon ’21, and Jade Tate ’22.
ELIGIBILITY:
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The selection is based on the submitted 750-word essay on one of two topics, and on financial need, and not on academic standing.
Student Moderators:
Milton Espinoza Jr. ’22 is studying Theater and Film. On-campus he is known for his activism and artwork for the POC community. He’s directed the 2nd Stage & Shades’ production of In the Heights and has acted in & produced a variety of different shows/films on campus.
Vianca Pérez ’22 is double majoring in Theater and Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. She has performed in multiple theater, dance, and film productions and co-leads WesInterpreters, a group that provides legal translation and interpretation services to local schools and organizations.
To the Wesleyan Community:
The Pandemic Planning Committee continues to monitor conditions on campus and in the surrounding community. Campus has seen only a small number of COVID-19 cases, which are attributable, we believe, to students visiting one another without wearing masks. The success of this semester depends on everyone taking the COVID safety precautions – wearing masks, maintaining appropriate distance and limiting indoor interactions.
We are encouraged by the declining positivity rates in the surrounding community, with Middletown lowering its alert level from Red to Orange. Wesleyan’s alert level remains at yellow. Wearing a mask in public – whether on campus or off – is still critical for reducing risk to the campus community. With warmer weather this week, we ask you to look for opportunities to meet with others outside rather than inside to reduce risk of transmission.
Please note the following changes and reminders:
The NESCAC presidents have reached agreement on a limited schedule of conference competition for spring sports from mid-April to mid-May. Each institution will make its own decision whether to participate, based on local considerations and restrictions, and competition will take place in a sport only if at least six NESCAC teams sponsor play. Wesleyan will participate in NESCAC intercollegiate competitions with appropriate safeguards if pandemic conditions remain stable. See the Athletics Website for more information. In addition to athletics, the student activities office will be sharing information to reserve outdoor spaces for student use as well as reinstalling tents for student programming. Opportunities for supervised off-campus activities by academic programs and student groups will be reviewed by student activities staff.
Finally, please ensure that you are familiar with the spring COVID Code of Conduct and continue to follow all the guidelines detailed within. We appreciate your care and attention in keeping our community safe.
Thank you,
Rick Culliton
Dean of Students
Chair, Pandemic Planning Committee
Math Workshop is a free drop-in math tutoring service, operated by undergraduate and graduate students, that is available to all members of the Wesleyan community.
The Workshop is continuing in online form for the Spring 2021 semester.
The hours for the “Virtual Math Workshop” are:
Monday – Friday 12:00 noon – 1 pm
Sunday – Thursday 7 -10 pm
The Zoom link is: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/94135542297
This information is also available on the Mathematics & Computer Science Website: https://www.wesleyan.edu/mathcs/
The Workshop also has in-person hours (noted below).
The hours for the “In-Person Math Workshop” are:
Mondays & Wednesdays 12 noon – 1 pm
Sundays – Thursdays 7 -10 pm
The location is: 1st Floor Science Library Conference Room (Room 166)
The Math&CS department organizes this service in addition to the regular office hours of individual instructors, and complementary to the other tutoring programs offered by the University.
Dear All,
Have you heard about national fellowships? They are fully funded, usually year-long programs that support a range of global and domestic experiences – from independent exploration to research and graduate study to English teaching.
For programs that take place in 2022-23, campus deadlines are usually in late summer/early fall 2021.
If you’re in the Class of 2021, consider the Fulbright Study/Research or English Teaching Assistant grants. These awards allow you to spend a year in one of 100+ participating countries, pursuing independent research or graduate study or teaching English in the classroom. They are open to graduating seniors and recent alumni who are U.S. citizens.
If you’re in the Class of 2022, consider the Fulbright (above) and the Watson. Open to graduating seniors of all citizenships and academic backgrounds, the Watson supports a post-graduation year of independent travel pursuing an experiential project that grows out of your passion. The Watson has a narrow window of eligibility – you may only apply in early fall of your senior year– so don’t miss out!
If you’re in the Class of 2023 or 2024, look into the Goldwater (STEM research), Udall (environmental issues), Truman(leadership in public service), and Beinecke, and start thinking about Fulbright and Watson (see above).
Explore our website to learn about other fellowship opportunities and watch short video testimonials from recent applicants.
To learn more about applying for fellowships, please watch this recording. Fellowships Assistant Genesis Garcia ’22 and I talk about what fellowships are, what experiences they fund, who can apply, and why you should be thinking about them. I also encourage you to watch this recording, in which recent fellowship applicants from Wesleyan share their experiences and advice.
Throughout the spring semester, Fellowships Assistant Genesis Garcia ‘22 is holding peer advising drop-in hours via Zoom. Please stop by on Mondays from 5-6 and Wednesdays from 2-3 at the following link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/s/92250822173.
You’re also welcome to sign up for a video appointment on my calendar to talk about choosing the right program and planning the application process. As I mentioned earlier, for programs that take place in 2022-23, campus deadlines are usually in late summer/early fall 2021, so now is a good time to plan.
We are looking forward to talking to you!
Best wishes,
Magda
Magdalena Zapędowska, Ph.D. [za-pen-doff-ska]
Assistant Director, Fellowships | Fries Center for Global Studies
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Wesleyan University
201D Fisk Hall, 262 High St. | Middletown, CT 06459, USA
Chia-Ying S. Pan | Director, International Student Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Presents
Join Anthony Carnevale, CAPS Doctoral Extern, as he discusses burnout during the pandemic. Anthony will define what burnout is and discuss various types of burnout, as well as explore the signs, symptoms, and stages of burnout. The webinar will conclude by exploring strategies to prevent burnout.
Date: Friday, March 5th, 2021
Time: 3 pm – 4 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/97760701376?pwd=Z3M1eHpzdVN2ekxodGlGcVZ5dUFUQT09
Meeting ID: 977 6070 1376
Passcode: 542224
