Class of 2013

Get Your A+ On: Academic Skills Workshops Sunday

lsbrown — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:17:25 +0000

The SARN peer advisors will hold three workshops on Sunday, Nov. 22. Check them out! No reservation required.

Exam Prep: 7 p.m., Exley Science Center 121

Time Management: 7 p.m., Exley Science Center 139

Public Speaking: 7 p.m., Woodhead Lounge, Exley Science Center

Ranked Enrollment Requests

lsbrown — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:48 +0000

Now is the time during pre-registration to submit your ranked enrollment requests for courses that you would still like to add for the spring semester. A ranked request lets the instructor know how you prioritize his or her course relative to others, and will often make decisions based on it, if space in the course becomes available. The scheduling program also will take into account ranked requests in future semesters. Keep checking for course openings during adjustment period, but make sure to submit your ranked enrollment requests before adjustment ends on December 1.

Celebrating Students ‘13: Stephanie Huezo

lsbrown — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:16:30 +0000

Some people say that family does not always have to be blood-related. I found this out this summer when I visited my family in El Salvador. I hadn’t visited my family there for more than nine years, so it basically felt like I was meeting them for the first time. Everybody was really nice and I had a great time and didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary to happen. Yet a friend of my grandmother’s came to visit her family at the same time that we were there. I didn’t know much about her and didn’t even notice she was there until she decided to stop by and talk. It was then I found out that she believed I was her granddaughter. I didn’t know whether to believe her or not, since I didn’t know much about my biological father. She kept on insisting that I was her granddaughter and everyone kept on saying, “Yes, she looks like fulana de tal’s sister or cousin.” I fell in love with the idea of knowing my father’s family, but in the end, we all accepted that I was not related to them by blood. However, that did not stop me from seeing her as part of my family or from her seeing me as part of hers. My time in El Salvador was irreplaceable. It not only gave me the opportunity to spend some time with my family, but also allowed me to add another member to my family.

Withdrawal Deadline: Today at 5 p.m.

lsbrown — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:53:38 +0000

Today, Thursday, November 19, is the last day to withdraw from Fall semester courses. You must submit your withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office by 5 p.m. The form needs to be signed by your instructor, your faculty advisor and last, by the class dean.

Food Drive: Second to Last Day

lsbrown — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:38:46 +0000

AMAZING GRACE FOOD PANTRY FEEDS OVER

900 FAMILIES EVERY MONTH AND

THE NUMBER IS RISING!

DONATE NON-PERISHABLES TO THE 2013 CLASS BIN

TODAY AND TOMORROW

12-2 p.m. & 5-7 p.m.

USDAN CENTER

Academic Regulations: Academic Standing

lsbrown — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:45 +0000

It is important that you are familiar with Wesleyan’s academic regulations. Among the many things that these regulations address is that of academic standing. They tell you what level of academic probation a student will be on if an unsatisfactory grade is earned or if not enough credit is earned per semester or cumulatively.

To review the regulations on academic standing, click on http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/ARNew.html#ACADEMIC%20STANDING.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Brown by e-mail (lsbrown@wesleyan.edu) or by coming into the office for drop-in hours.

Celebrating Students ‘13: Te’Rhon O’Neal

lsbrown — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:18:34 +0000

This summer I was able to work on the set of the new hit TV show on CBS, “NCIS: Los Angeles,” which is the spin-off to the original NCIS. This new show is starring Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. It was a great experience to hang out on the set and see all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into an action TV show. I’ve been on other entertainment productions, but never an action TV show, so it was an interesting change up. Also because my mom is a part of production, I was able to meet all the actors and actresses. It happened that one of the actors went to Wesleyan, and it was really cool to chat with him about his experience before I took off to Wes myself.

Donate to the Food Drive–Nov. 16-19

lsbrown — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:15:49 +0000

FOOD DRIVE

FOR

AMAZING GRACE FOOD PANTRY

NOV. 16 THROUGH NOV. 19

12-2 p.m. & 5-7 p.m.

USDAN CENTER

Bring your non-perishable items to your class station at the Usdan stairway.

1 ticket/item—enter your class lottery for a fun prize!

Class that donates the most items gets a study break!

Academic Skills Workshops Sunday

lsbrown — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:30 +0000

The SARN peer advisors will hold three workshops on Sunday, Nov. 15. Please attend! No reservation required.

Exam Taking: Students in this workshop will improve their exam-taking skills by learning about and trying several techniques. This is open to all class years, so come learn how to tackle the exams that will be waiting when you return from Thanksgiving break! 7:15 – 8:30 p.m., Woodhead Lounge, Exley Science Center

Time Management: If you have always pondered about how to balance your workload, how to juggle academics with co-curricular activities or how to wake up on time, then this workshop might be for you. Tips will be shared, so come and learn how you can better manage your time. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Usdan Center 114

Study Skills: In this workshop, we will discuss different ways people learn, examine your study habits, review guidelines for improving your study strategies, and learn techniques for planning effective study groups. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Usdan Center 136

Lecture by Dr. Henry Lee, Forensics Expert

lsbrown — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:01 +0000

Dr Henry Lee: On Forensics and Foreignness

Asian/Asian American (AAA) House presents an evening with forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee, who has worked on numerous high-profile crime cases, including the JonBenet Ramsey murder, the O.J. Simpson case, and the reinvestigation of John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

Dr. Lee was born in China and grew up in Taiwan, where he served in the police force. In 1965, he migrated to the U.S., furthering his studies and launching his career in forensic science. Today, he has helped to solve more than 6000 cases.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the personal and professional experiences of this renowned forensic science expert! Bring your questions, bring your friends. Reception to follow after event.

Date: Nov. 16
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Place: Tishler Hall (Exley 150)

For more information about Dr. Henry Lee, please visit his personal website at http://www.drhenrylee.com