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Did you know the “Visitor’s Book” located...

oliviadrake — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:45 -0400

Did you know the “Visitor’s Book” located inside the Van Vleck Observatory has the signatures of astronomers Edwin Hubble (1889-1953), George Ellery Hale (1968-1938), Harlow Shapely (1885-1972), Robert Trumpler (1886-1956) and Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941)?

Goofy or serious? Either way works! Wesleyan students on May 15....

oliviadrake — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:00 -0400

Goofy or serious? Either way works! Wesleyan students on May 15. THIS IS WHY.

During the Spring 2013 semester, Oliver James ‘14 and...

oliviadrake — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:14:01 -0400

During the Spring 2013 semester, Oliver James ‘14 and Taran Catania ‘13 taught the student-led forum, BIOL420, “Birds of Central Connecticut: An Introduction to Field Ornithology.” Last week, the students bird-watched near the Connecticut River in Cromwell.

“We were on a fairly large, unnamed plot of preserved land, watching an osprey eat a fish in a tree,” Taran explained. The BIOL forum is one of 15 taught this semester. Each class is sponsored by a faculty member and enrollment is limited to 15 per class. THIS IS WHY.

Foss Hill on May 7. THIS IS WHY.

oliviadrake — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:39:51 -0400

Foss Hill on May 7. THIS IS WHY.

Students enrolled in the “Improvisational Forms”...

oliviadrake — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:29:00 -0400

Students enrolled in the “Improvisational Forms” dance course performed May 6 at various locations, and on objects, around campus. The class is designed to explore various approaches to dance improvisation. Students learn to expand movement vocabulary, increase compositional awareness, develop their creative thinking and observational skills, and sharpen their performance presence. The class is taught by Susan Lourie, adjunct professor of dance.

SCOPING OUT: A new telescope at Van Vleck Observatory saw its...

oliviadrake — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:31:00 -0400

SCOPING OUT: A new telescope at Van Vleck Observatory saw its first light on May 1. Wesleyan Machine Shop staff and Astronomy Department students, staff and faculty attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the observatory’s roof. The telescope’s construction was a class project for the Radio Astronomy course taught by Meredith Hughes, assistant professor of astronomy. This is Wesleyan’s first radio telescope, joining three optical telescopes housed at the Observatory on Foss Hill in the central campus.

Spring blooms at Wesleyan, May 1.

oliviadrake — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:17:23 -0400

Spring blooms at Wesleyan, May 1.

Students enrolled in ARST 131, Drawing I, practiced...

oliviadrake — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:05:19 -0400

Students enrolled in ARST 131, Drawing I, practiced drawing-to-scale on April 30. Their instructor is Kate TenEyck, visiting assistant professor of art and art studio technician.

Shakti, the South Asian Student Association, hosted the second...

oliviadrake — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:48:00 -0400

Shakti, the South Asian Student Association, hosted the second annual Holi (Festival of Colors) April 27 on Foss Hill. Students freckled each other in colored powder at the event to celebrate spring.

See more Holi Celebration photos in this Wesleyan Flickr gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wesleyanuniversity/sets/72157633378743482/

At left, Andrew Ribner ‘14 and in center, Taylor Deloach...

oliviadrake — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:41:29 -0400

At left, Andrew Ribner ‘14 and in center, Taylor Deloach ‘13, presented their study titled “Navigation in Children: The Effect of Asymmetry on Reorientation” during the Psychology Department’s Research Poster Session April 25. About 55 BA students, thesis students, BA/MA thesis students and research associates from the Psychology and Neuroscience and Behavior Departments presented posters.

Graduate Student Services welcomed the 2013-14 BA/MA students...

oliviadrake — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:05:28 -0400

Graduate Student Services welcomed the 2013-14 BA/MA students during a pre-orientation lunch April 25.

Backstage at Crowell Concert Hall, South African trumpeter,...

oliviadrake — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:20:04 -0400

Backstage at Crowell Concert Hall, South African trumpeter, composer, producer, and activist Hugh Masekela holds his BECAUSE poster following a performance April 19. He’s accompanied by, from left, Provost Rob Rosenthal, Wesleyan President Michael Roth, Professor of Music Eric Charry and Master Drummer Abraham Adzenyah.

President Roth view the talents of the seniors in the Art Studio...

oliviadrake — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:22:00 -0400

President Roth view the talents of the seniors in the Art Studio Program. The Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Alahna Watson, Adam Forbes, Caitlin Palmer, Arin Dineen, Jessica Wilson, Kevin Brisco, is on display through Sunday, April 21 in Zilkha Gallery.

Homerathon! The Department of Classical Studies hosted a...

oliviadrake — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:52:41 -0400

Homerathon! The Department of Classical Studies hosted a day-long reading of Homer’s “Odyssey” on April 18. WesFest attendees are invited to read sections of the Greek epic poem from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more here.

Students enrolled in West African Drumming and West African...

oliviadrake — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:02:20 -0400

Students enrolled in West African Drumming and West African Dance courses practiced outside on April 17. Choreographer Iddi Saaka and Master Drummer Abraham Adzenyah will perform with their students in a West African Drumming and Dance performance at 3 p.m. May 10 in the Center for the Arts courtyard. THIS IS WHY.

Seeing “frosh” faces on campus? They’re likely...

oliviadrake — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:38:56 -0400

Seeing “frosh” faces on campus? They’re likely Class of 2017 admitted students visiting Wesleyan April 17-19 as part of WesFest! For three days, the Office of Admission invites all admitted students and their families to experience university life first-hand and explore the diverse opportunities that a Wesleyan education has to offer.

See more photos (and check back often!) in this Wesleyan Flickr gallery.

Spring blooms on campus, April 16.

oliviadrake — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:20:00 -0400

Spring blooms on campus, April 16.

Saturday night, glowing light at Wesleyan, April 13. See more in...

oliviadrake — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:37:56 -0400

Saturday night, glowing light at Wesleyan, April 13. See more in this Wesleyan Facebook photo gallery.

Amanda Palmer ’98 performed live at Wesleyan’s Humanity...

oliviadrake — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:33:00 -0400

Amanda Palmer ’98 performed live at Wesleyan’s Humanity Festival, a one-day musical celebration in solidarity against bigotry, racism and social divisions within a community. The student-run event was held on Foss Hill on April 13.

Palmer, a singer/songwriter in Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra, and the musical duo The Dresden Dolls, played ukulele at the Humanities Festival. The festival encouraged dialogue about—and action against—existing class, racial, and social rifts that exist within a community.

Between musical sets, the stage opened up as a Soap Box, allowing Wesleyan students and local community members to speak about what was on their mind. (Photos by Gabe Rosenberg ’16.)

Read more, and view additional photos from Palmer’s campus visit in this Wesleying article, posted by Gabe Rosenberg ’16. See several video clips of Palmer’s Wesleyan performances on this YouTube channel.

It’s a rainy day here at Wesleyan, April 12. Who has the...

oliviadrake — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:34:02 -0400

It’s a rainy day here at Wesleyan, April 12. Who has the best umbrella on campus? See more umbrellas, and LIKE your favorites, in this Wesleyan Facebook gallery.