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Attention Seniors in Woodframes!

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Hello Woodframe residents! Happy Spring!

Do you love your house? Do you wish you had the opportunity to see your house before selecting it? Do you wish you had the opportunity to see multiple houses before going into the selection process? Now’s your chance to help out the rising senior class!

We are looking for Woodframe houses to participate in our Woodframe House Hopping weekend, April 12th & 13th. House hopping will take place 1pm-4pm each day and your house can sign up for one or both days. 

As a special thank you, we’ll be rewarding the top three houses who receive the most visitors with the following prizes: a $75 Instacart order for first place, a $50 DoorDash order for second place, and a $25 Domino’s order for third place.   

SIGN UP HERE TO SHOW YOUR HOUSE DURING HOUSE HOPPING!

All residents of the house will receive a confirmation email with more information the week of House Hopping. 

Please respond to this email or reach out to your CA if you have any questions.

Senior Send Off Series Resources

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Thank you to those who attended our first Senior Send Off Series! Please find below presentation slide decks and recordings. With graduation in just 60 days, you may find it helpful to review the session content offered.

Finances After Wes (10/28/24): Session focused on creating a budget, managing debt and understanding credit scores. View slide deck here.

Housing After Wes (1/27/25): Session focused on the departure from Wes housing, conducting an effective housing search including navigating rental applications, and choosing compatible roommates. Click to view slide deck and session recording.

Wellness After Wes (3/24/25): Session focused on navigating health insurance, creating a network of health care and creating/maintaining positive wellness habits after Wes. Click to view slide deck and session recording.

Rotary Endowed Scholarship

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The Dunn Endowed Scholarship: ROTARY DISTRICT 7890  is inviting applications from qualified candidates for a $30,000 scholarship to study at the master’s level outside USA in a Rotary country in one of Rotary’s Areas of Focus. Candidates must have permanent residency in one of the towns covered by the Rotary District 7890. Eligibility criteria and the Application are available at RotaryDistrict7890.Org under DUNN Endowed Scholarship. Deadline for application: May 1st, 2025. Questions: contact heathergoetz@me.com or menon7890@gmail.com

Graduate Liberal Studies Program Info Session

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As a current Wesleyan student, applying to the Graduate Liberal Studies program can be easy—no essays, no letters of recommendation, and no long forms. Simply complete a quick application to take the next step in expanding your academic and creative opportunities. Join Dr. Glenn Knight, Associate Director, Admissions and Student Services, on Zoom at 7 PM March 26, to learn more. Click here to register.

Graduate Liberal Studies Program

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As a current Wesleyan student, applying to the Graduate Liberal Studies program can be easy—no essays, no letters of recommendation, and no long forms. Simply complete a quick application to take the next step in expanding your academic and creative opportunities. Join Dr. Glenn Knight, Associate Director, Admissions and Student Services, on Zoom at 7 PM March 12, to learn more. Click here to register.

Senior Week – Class of 2025

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Hello Seniors!

Your Senior Class Officers and the Office of Student Involvement are excited to inform you that ticket sales for Senior Week will go live March 24th!  Those in the Class of 2025 and December 2024 completions are eligible to participate.  Tickets are required and you may purchase them at the Usdan Box Office or Online. You must show / list your WesID to purchase.

Students at the highest level of financial need (based on family contribution) will be eligible for a discounted ticket.  Please wait until you receive a separate email form Student Involvement to learn how to obtain your senior week pass.

Purchase your tickets early to receive a discounted price! 

Ticket sales are as follows:

March 24 – April 1:  $35

April 2-May 5:           $45

May 6-22:                  $50

Your ticket allows you access to the following:

May 20 – Movie Night on Foss 

May 21 – Fountain Backyard BBQ

May 22 – Senior Prom.  Theme: TBD.  Dress Code: Formal 
Times TBD

We would also love to hear feedback from you on Senior Week. Please complete this survey to help us make Senior Week 2025 a great experience!  

We hope you are as excited as us to celebrate your many accomplishments!  Stay tuned and check your email for more information in the coming weeks. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email Student Involvement at involvement@wesleyan.edu.

Best,

Student Involvement (involvement@wesleyan.edu)

Graduation Tasks & Housing After Wes Recording

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Greetings, Class of 2025

I sent you an email with information about graduation regalia and diploma name confirmation. This email included a recording from our Senior Send Off Series: Housing After Wes. If you were not able to attend, review this recording to prepare for your transition out of Wesleyan housing. I also provided a link to RSVP for our final Senior Send Off Series session: Wellness After Wes.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance this semester. You have almost 100 days to go. You got this, Class of 2025! 

  • Diploma Name – Confirm how you want your name to be spelled on your diploma. Access the diploma name app in WesPortal starting 2/17.
  • Graduation Regalia – Learn about options to rent or purchase your graduation attire (e.g.: cap and gown).
  • Housing After Wes – Review the recording of our Senior Send Off Session: Housing After Wes. Helpful information about leaving Wesleyan housing and preparing for your next living situation after graduation. Recording here.
  • Wellness After Wes – RSVP today for our final Senior Send Off Series Session: Wellness After Wes. Learn about post-grad health & wellness, from insurance to healthy habits. Includes dinner.

Take care, 
Dean Dunn

Graduation TasksDownload

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.