Hello 2013’ers!
Ah, the last day of classes. Amazing how time flies. I remember when all the cars were lined up on Andrus Field and families were trekking up loads of stuff to get you moved in on arrival day. Soon most of you will be packing backpacks and suitcases and scattering all across the country and the globe for winter break. In a week’s time, you will have completed one semester of college!
But of course, between now and then, are finals and the preparatory reading days. I hope you have planned out your work in manageable chunks, and are hitting the books, libraries, labs and studios with focused energy and confidence. There is still time to avail yourself of the myriad academic support services, should any of those be helpful to you (www.wesleyan.edu/sarn/). Please do not hesitate to contact me, if I can be of assistance.
2. Class Blog:
Check out your class blog a couple of times a week. While some of the material posted is advertising for events, other material is official information that you need to know. So “I didn’t know” won’t fly. Besides, you gotta check out “Celebrating Students.” If you or a friend has had the opportunity to do something cool, achieved a goal, or accomplished a project in any field or area, let me know. We’ll get you posted at http://classof2013.blogs.wesleyan.edu.
3. Academic Regulations:
Speaking of needing to know, it is your responsibility to know the academic regulations, so check them out, especially the information about Academic Standing and Academic Review at: http://www.wesleyan.edu/deans/acregindex.html .
4. Take a Study Break and Join in for Carols and Snacks…:
Join members of the first-year class for some caroling on Wednesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. followed by a Study Break at 8 p.m.! Meet at 7 p.m. on the steps of Olin to go around campus spreading some holiday cheer (lyrics provided). The study break follows from 8-9 p.m. in Albritton 311, the new café area, with hot chocolate, coffee and cookies and is sponsored by Bon Appetit. Whether for the singing, a bite to eat, or both, we look forward to seeing you Wednesday evening.
Study hard and good luck with finals! Best, Dean Brown