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ResLife Open Bid Process: 3/30-4/6

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The Open Bid Process begins at 12 p.m. (noon) today (March 30, 2012) and ends on April 6, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.

 We have vacancies in the following Program Houses and Community Based Living communities:

Program Houses
AAA House , International House, Lighthouse, Malcolm X House, Music House, Russian House, Sign House, The Bayit, Turath, Well Being House, Women of Color House

Fraternities and Societies
Alpha Delt, Beta, DKE, Eclectic, Psi U

Community Based Living
200 Church, Quiet Floor, Single-Sex Floor, Substance-Free Floor

To apply please complete the following steps:
1. Go to the GRS website
2. On the left hand menu, go to Program Housing and click “select house”
3. Use the drop down menu to select the house or houses you are interested in (remember that after you select the preference number, you have to click submit)
4. Contact the House Manager listed on the house or community page for the application questions

**You have to preference and complete the questions to be eligible**

Please let us know if you have any questions at either reslife@wesleyan.edu or 860-685-3550

Apply to be the Next SART Intern! App due 4/9

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Are You the Next SART INTERN?

Codified following student demand for an administrative response to sexual violence, the SART intern plays a multifunctional role in preventing, responding and educating the Wesleyan community about sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. The SART intern provides trained peer support to help students navigate on- and off-campus resources and judicial processes. The intern also serves as a liaison among administrative and student groups engaged in sexual violence prevention and response initiatives.

 Application and job description are here!

DEADLINE has been extended to Monday, April 9th.

Please submit application to Alysha Warren (awarren@wes).  Contact Alysha or

the current SART intern, Maggie Cohen ’12 (mrcohen@wes) with any questions.

 

“The European Edge: A Conversation About Doing American Studies and American Literary Studies in Europe” –4/3, 4:15 p.m.

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There is a very special and unusual AMST/ENGLISH event that will take place in Downey Lounge, 4:15-5:30, on Tuesday, April 3 and it will feature an extremely talented guest: 

Professor Ulla Haselstein, Director of the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies, Free University (Freie Universitat), Berlin.   She is one of the most wide-ranging, dynamic, and respected American literary studies scholar-teachers in Europe and is also Chair of the Literature Department at the JFK (all classes are conducted in English).  

THE EUROPEAN EDGE:  A CONVERSATION ABOUT DOING AMERICAN STUDIES AND AMERICAN LITERARY STUDIES IN EUROPE

 The John F. Kennedy Institute is world-renowned as one of the greatest centers for the study of American culture (American Studies and Canadian Studies).  She is eager to meet Wesleyan students and faculty. We’ll be talking about some intriguing and under-researched aspects of Cold War history and the Cold War production of knowledge.

Pre-registration Timeline and helpful links

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You will be registering for Fall 2012 classes using the pre-registration system. This email outlines what you need to do, helpful resources and important deadlines.

TIMELINE
Planning
8:30am Monday, April 2 thru 5pm Monday, April 16

Scheduling
Tuesday, April 17

Adjustment
8am Wednesday, April 18 thru 5pm Tuesday, April 24 (Your start time will be listed in your EP.)

RESOURCES
Help Line – x3222 from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Letter – https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/departments/Reg/Pre-Registration/Public/preregstudentletter.pdf

FAQs – http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/registration/pre_registration_students_faq.html

Manual – https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/departments/Reg/Pre-Registration/Public/preregmanual.pdf

TASKS
Between 8:30am on Monday, April 2 and 5pm on Monday, April 16 you MUST:

1) Create a course plan, including ranked course selections via EP>Student>Course Registration>Pre-Registration.

2) Electronically submit Permission of Instructor and Prerequisite Override requests to the instructors through your portfolio.

3) In order to be build a pre-reg plan, you must confirm your Spring 2012 schedule in EP>Student>Wesleyan Career>Current Classes & Schedule before 5pm on Monday, April 16. (Not applicable to students returning from leave or abroad.)

4) You must meet with your faculty advisor to finalize your course plan before 5pm on Monday, April 17. (Students returning from leave or abroad also need advisor finalization, but a meeting is not required.)

NOTES
1) Adding a course to your plan does not guarantee you a seat in the course.

2) If you are scheduled into your top ranked class, the system will proceed down list A. If you do not get your first choice, the system will proceed down list B. You should list courses in both columns, and there should be some overlap between the A and B columns.
 
3) On Tuesday, April 17 the pre-registration system will run a scheduling program enrolling students into courses. The system will look at: rank, class year/major, number of previous requests, number of courses already scheduled, completed pre-requisites, permission of instructor status, and, all things equal, a random number.

4) Later that day, in your portfolio, you will be able to preview your preliminary schedule and ascertain what time you may begin adjustment. Based on the number of scheduled full credit courses (those with fewer enrolled credits go first) you may participate beginning as early as 8am Wednesday, April 18. Adjustment will close at 5pm on Tuesday, April 24.

I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the details of the pre-registration system to ensure satisfaction with your schedule. You may find it helpful to meet with a Peer Advisor to discuss your course selections before meeting with your faculty advisor.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns–Paul H. Turenne, Associate Registrar, 860-685-2352

2012 GLASS — Gay, Lesbian and Sexuality Studies Prize

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Announcing the 2012 GLASS — Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies — Prize

 The GLASS Prize will be awarded to that Wesleyan undergraduate student who has done the best research and writing on a subject in queer, trans, LGBT, or sexuality studies. The prize is open to students in all classes; senior essays and theses are preferred. The award includes no cash benefit, but the winner’s name will be published in the 2012 Commencement booklet.

Entries must be submitted in both electronic and hard copy by 3pm on April 13 to:

 Jen Enxuto
hard copy to FGSS office, Allbritton Center
electronic to jenxuto@wesleyan.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Margot Weiss at mdweiss@wesleyan.edu.

 

 

Community Discussion about High Risk Drinking Mon., 4/2, 8 p.m.

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Wesleyan community members,

 High-risk drinking is a complicated issue that the University is committed to addressing.  Part of this commitment is our ongoing involvement in the National College Health Improvement Project (NCHIP) on high-risk drinking.  Using proven, evidence-based practices, the objective of the collaborative is to work together to reduce high-risk drinking at participant institutions as well as the associated harms resulting from this behavior.

 High-risk drinking is a public health concern and our efforts will continue to focus on the many facets of this including, the individual, the system and the environment.  Due to the impact on the environment including the larger Wesleyan community we have planned a community discussion on high-risk drinking to take place on April 2nd from 8-9pm in Shanklin 107.  This discussion is being convened in an effort to have a realistic dialogue about the harms of high-risk drinking and the positive aspects of choosing to drink responsibly as seen through the eyes of community members.  The health and safety of students and the community will be the driving force behind this conversation. 

 Many students, faculty, staff and other community members have expressed concern about high risk drinking, often not knowing what to do about it.  This discussion will aim to give voice to those who have seen the harms and have yet to have a safe place to voice them.  High risk drinking is an issue about which the entire community is equally concerned due to the signifcant negative impact. 

 We are asking that anyone who would like to participate in or listen to this discussion please attend.  Please call Tanya Purdy at 860-685-2466 with any questions about the discussion.

 Sincerely, Tanya Purdy, MPH; Director of WesWell, Office of Health Education

Reception honoring memory of Dr. Phillipa Coughlan — March 30, 2 p.m.

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The Wesleyan community is cordially invited to a reception honoring the memory of Dr. Philippa Coughlan on Friday, March 30, from 2-3 p.m. at the Davison Health Center – 2nd floor Solarium. A plaque recognizing Dr. Coughlan as the founding Director of OBHS from 1971-2011 will be unveiled and permanently located in the solarium. Dr. Coughlan’s husband, Neil, will be attending. There will be brief remarks at 2:30, and light refreshments will be served.

 

GRS Info Session — Tonight, 7 p.m.

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Questions about the GRS process??

Make sure to stop by PAC 001 on March 28th at 7PM to have all of your questions answered!

Assistant Director Stacey Phelps and Area Coordinator Dan LaBonte will be able to assist you with questions regarding GRS groups, Copenhagens, GRS Nights, etc.