The Social Impact Summit brought together alumni for a weekend of workshops and discussion.The University continued its long history of social engagement this past weekend, as distinguished alumni, select students, and local leaders flocked to campus for the first-ever Social Impact Summit. The Summit, sponsored by the Shasha Seminar for Human Concerns, kicked off on […]
On April 28, the University’s chapter of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO-Wesleyan) held a film screening to screen a new documentary, “A Path Appears.”On Tuesday, April 28, the University’s chapter of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO-Wesleyan) screened a new documentary, “A Path Appears.” The film, part of a three-part series aired on PBS, highlighted SHOFCO’s […]
WeSlam is synonymous with Emily Weitzman ’14. A dance and English double major, Weitzman has participated in WeSlam since its founding; not only has she competed as part of the slam poetry team twice, but last year, she also acted as its coach all the way to Nationals. Weitzman talked with The Argus about writing poetry, strategy in slam competitions, and teaching kids in Kenya.
Last Thursday night, Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO) hosted a “2 for 1” concert with Live Footage and The Letter Yellow at 200 Church. Although SHOFCO is still finalizing its goals for the year, the money raised at the show will go toward the Kibera School for Girls, founded by SHOFCO in 2009 and the only tuition-free school for girls in the slum of Kibera, Kenya.
A recent story on NBC’s Rock Center featured two faces familiar to many in the Wesleyan community. The segment, reported by Chelsea Clinton, began with a shot of the former first daughter and Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) founders Kennedy Odede ’12 and Jessica Posner ’09 walking through the narrow streets of the Kibera slum […]
On a campus bustling with activists, it’s easy to tap into the spirit of philanthropy and enthusiasm for social change. For those looking to channel this passion into a nonprofit business venture, or those trying to join the ranks of student leaders who are already doing so, the first place to go is the Patricelli […]
It was halftime of the Student vs. Faculty/Staff Basketball Game. The scoreboard read Students 24, FacStaff 13.
The Wesleyan Forum for International Development will take place on Feb. 18 at 41 Wyllys Ave. and the Daniel Family Commons (DFC). Organized by students and sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs and several departments, the forum will be a combination of lectures and workshops. Rachel Levenson ’12 said that the forum, while broadly […]
From impromptu community meetings to the heart of Occupy Wall Street, Wesleyan is known as a hub for activism. To get a better sense of the broad range of issues that matter to students here, The Argus requested submissions from the presidents and coordinators of campus organizations. The result is the first ever comprehensive directory […]
Brighter Dawns (BD) founder Tasmiha Khan ’12 won a $10,000 grant from the Davis Project for Peace in January to increase access to clean water and health education in the slums of Bangladesh. Now, over summer break, BD’s dream will begin to become a reality.