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Welcome Back – Let’s Get Ready to Graduate!

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Greetings, Class of 2025 –

Welcome back to your first day of classes! In just 122 days, you’ll cross Denison Terrace for the 193rd Commencement ceremony. I’m incredibly proud of your achievements and excited about your future beyond Wesleyan.

Important graduation-related communications are coming this semester. Please review them carefully as you receive them. You can expect to get information about the following:

  • Graduation Regalia: I’ll send details on purchasing or renting your cap and gown. Visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/rc/ for general ceremony information.
  • Diploma Name: An upcoming communication will help you confirm the spelling and pronunciation of your name for your diploma and ceremony materials.
  • Major Certification: The Registrar’s Office will email you in March about completing a new Major Certification form in the Stellic degree audit system.
  • Binswanger Prize: You should have received an email to nominate up to 3 faculty members who’ve made a significant impact on you while at Wes. Contact Amy Raufman (araufman@wesleyan.edu) with questions.

I will continue to cheer you on this semester and as you cross that stage in May. If you need assistance with anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out or schedule an appointment.

Take care,
Dean Dunn
https://classof2025.blogs.wesleyan.edu/category/class-dean/ 

WesLink

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Ready to explore career paths and learn from Wesleyan alumni? Apply for WesLink to connect with alumni for one-on-one virtual career conversations over winter break. Gain real-world insights into industries, roles, and organizations while building meaningful connections with alumni who’ve been where you are now!

How Does WesLink Work?

If accepted, you’ll be paired with alumni for individual conversations based on your interests. Each alum is matched with 1-3 students, and once you’re connected, you’ll arrange a virtual meeting together sometime between January 6 – 20, 2025, during the University’s winter break.

Who Can I Meet?

Browse profiles of the alumni involved to find alumni who align with your interests. In the application, select 3-10 alumni you’d like to meet, and we’ll do our best to match you with at least one. Each conversation is a valuable opportunity to gain insight and grow, so be sure to approach each with an open mind and curiosity!

How Do I Apply? 

  1. Submit your approved* resume to the WesLink job posting on Handshake
  2. Complete the WesLink application form (linked in the posting above) indicating who you want to meet with by November 22 at 11:59pm. 

Need Resume Support? 

Review our resume writing guide and resources and schedule a resume review appointment to meet with a Peer Career Advisor for individual advice and guidance. Your resume must be approved on Handshake to participate in this program. Resumes are reviewed on Handshake within 3 business days, and most require some revision, so be sure to plan ahead.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at careercenter@wesleyan.edu.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with alumni and gain valuable insights for your future — apply today!

First Year Matters Reading – Call for Noms

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Dear Wesleyan Community,

Wesleyan’s First Year Matters (FYM) Committee seeks nominations from faculty, staff, and students for next summer’s common reading program.  The theme for FYM 2029 is diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We welcome submissions of any form of media that may speak to the Class of 2029, help build community, and encourage meaningful and sustained conversations about this critical theme.

Submit your nominations here

Please submit your nominations by Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at 5 PM.  Feel free to contact Kevin Butler, Assistant Dean/Director of Community Standards, if you have any questions, and we look forward to reviewing your nominations.

Green Dot at Wesleyan!

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Lunch & Learn: Student Leader Green Dot Training

November 18th at noon in Usdan 108

The goal of Green Dot is to implement a bystander intervention strategy that prevents and reduces power-based personal violence, including sexual violence. This training teaches you the skills & tools needed to help you be a proactive and reactive bystander. A Green Dot is a behavior, choice, or action that promotes safety for everyone.

Come learn these skills to bring back to your student group and help cultivate our community of care here at Wesleyan.

Lunch will be provided from Chipotle – RSVP is appreciated so we can ensure we have enough food for everyone. You can RSVP here.

Accommodation requests should be made to weswell@wesleyan.edu

Senior Send Off Series (SOS)

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Graduation is approaching quickly! As you navigate the various thoughts and decisions that come with your senior year, it’s important to consider life after Wesleyan. Topics like finances, housing, and wellness are essential elements of a positive transition. To help you prepare for success in your post-Wes journey, we encourage you to attend these senior-focused sessions. Join us to gain valuable insights and kickstart your future!

All sessions held on Monday evening at 5:30pm in PAC 001 or 002. Dinner will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend.

Finance After Wes: 10/28/24 Housing After Wes: 1/27/25 Wellness After Wes: 3/24/25
Finance After Wes: 10/28/24
Housing After Wes: 1/27/25
Wellness After Wes: 3/24/25

Honors Thesis Info Webinar

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Join members of the Registrar, Class Dean, Student Academic Resources and Library teams on Wednesday 9/18 at 7pm for a zoom info session about the Honors Program. Our Senior Associate Registrar, Amanda Daddona, will walk you through a few informational slides with plenty of opportunity for Q&A!

What: Honors Thesis Info Webinar

When: Wednesday 9/18 at 7pm

Where: On Zoom: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99847021219

DAAD Scholarship for Study In Germany

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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) sponsors a variety of post-graduation research in Germany. Especially of note will be the DAAD Study Scholarship for a full Master’s degree program in Germany, available to graduating or recently graduated seniors. Students can find more information on the scholarships here, application instructions on the Master’s scholarship here, and further application instructions for all different kinds of scholarships here.

For the Master’s Studies scholarship, Wesleyan University is a DAAD Partner University, which means that the university is able to nominate one priority candidate and submit further evaluations of each applying candidate. Any interested student should contact mbaeumel@wesleyan.edu. The deadline for internal submissions is Monday, October 14.

Wesleyan GLS Early Credit Program Virtual Information Session

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The MALS “Early Credit” Program was created to enable students to begin earning a master’s degree while completing their undergraduate degree. Click here to register and join Dr. Glenn Knight, academic advisor to all Graduate Liberal Studies students, at 6 PM on Thursday September 19 to learn more about how you can get started.

Contact Information: Dr. Glenn Knight, gknight01@wesleyan.edu, (860) 685-3345

Senior Class Gift Social

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We hope this message finds you well as we begin our senior year! We invite you to join us for a semester kickoff at the Class of 2025 Wine and Cheese Social presented by Wesleyan’s Alumni Association!

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, September 19
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Beckham Hall (2nd floor of Fayerweather)

What to Expect:

  • Light Appetizers
  • Wine
  • Class Camaraderie

All food and alcohol for the event is provided by Wesleyan’s Office of Advancement.

How to Attend:

Register for this event here.

Instead of an event fee, please make an optional gift to any part of Wesleyan that is important to you during registration!

Your senior gift can support what matters most to you such as financial aid, an athletics team or a campus center. Your support will help Wesleyan provide our peers with the same experiences that made our time here so special!

Register and make your senior gift here.

We hope you join us for our Wine and Cheese Social!

Best Regards,

Justin Biemann

Ilaria Valentini

Kelleigh Entrekin