The University announced the end of Wesleyan’s legacy admissions program, in which applicants with a family member who attended Wesleyan were favored in the admissions process, in an all-campus email on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The decision came shortly after the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action on Thursday, June 29, prompting Wesleyan to reconsider its admissions process […]
WesStation announced the installation of electronic mail lockers in the lower level of Usdan University Center in an all-campus email on Aug. 14. Luxer One manages the new lockers, which are intended to replace the underutilized mailboxes—called WesBoxes—located on the first floor of Usdan and help students receive their mail in a more timely, straightforward, and […]
Wesleyan’s Office of Health Education (WesWell) has hired Shannon Perry as its new alcohol and other drug specialist, beginning in fall 2023. The position was previously occupied by September Johnson, who served in the role starting in June 2020 until she was appointed director of WesWell in November 2022. Perry’s role primarily consists of educating […]
The yet-unnamed new science center located on Church Street passed many construction milestones over the summer and is on track for its anticipated 2026 completion. It will replace Hall-Atwater in serving the Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MB&B), Chemistry, and Biology Departments. “The four-level structure, designed by Payette Architects, will house 39 research and support labs, […]
The student-led Wesleyan Local Food Cooperative (Co-op) is returning for its 12th year on campus, and the quickly approaching deadline to participate in this semester’s offerings is Wednesday, Sept. 20. In collaboration with the Sustainability Office and Bon Appétit (BonApp), Co-op aims to provide students with greater variety in their food options by partnering with local businesses to make […]
The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action at colleges and universities across the country on Thursday, June 29, 2023. For over 50 years, affirmative action policies have enabled universities to employ race-conscious admissions tactics in order to increase campus diversity and acknowledge systemic injustices that have affected applicants. The Court sided with the conservative group Students […]
The University has removed paper towels from all residential buildings—with the exception of bathrooms located near lounges—for the 2023–24 school year, according to Associate Director of Facilities Management Jeff Sweet. This policy, introduced in 2015, is returning after being suspended in 2020 due to COVID-19 and is aimed at reducing the amount of waste generated […]
A student was physically assaulted by an unknown individual in the High Rise/Low Rise area on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9:00 p.m., according to a campus-wide email sent by Director of Public Safety (PSafe) Scott Rohde. The assailant grabbed the student around her waist and and touched her face before fleeing toward High Street after […]
The University completed construction on the Public Affairs Center (PAC) and the adjacent art gallery for the Davison Arts Center over the summer and plans to open the building to the public in Spring 2024. The art gallery will connect the PAC to Olin Memorial Library, and the PAC will host spaces for classes, meetings, and faculty […]
Over the summer, the University introduced significant changes to meal plans, as outlined on the Dining Services webpage. Meal plans consist of meal swipes and points, both of which can be used at any dining facility on campus. Meal swipes are redeemable at the Marketplace at Usdan, Summerfields, Weshop, and the campus cafés, and can […]