Awards

GLASS Prize — Entries due April 12

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Announcing the 2013 GLASS Prize!

The GLASS (Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies) Prize is awarded for the best research and writing on a subject in queer, trans, LGBT, or sexuality studies. The prize is open to Wesleyan undergraduate 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 2013 Commencement booklet.

Entries must be submitted in hard copy by 4pm on April 12 to the Center for the Americas (look for the bin labeled “GLASS Prize” in the downstairs hallway).

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

 

 

Student Leadership Awards! Nominations due 4/12

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Each spring the Dean of the College Office offers Leadership Awards to students and student organizations for exceptional work and dedication to campus and community involvement throughout the academic year.If you are interested in nominating a student or a student organization, please read the information below and then continue to the Nomination Form. All nominations are due no later than 5pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

 

Information regarding descriptions of the awards and nominations can be found at:

www.wesleyan.edu/sald/leadership_development/leadership_awards.html

All awards will be recognized at a  ceremony planned by SALD on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Celebrating Students ’13: Davenport Grant Recipients

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Congratulations to all those 2013’ers who are the recipients of the Davenport Grant, which funds summer research in public affairs, and primarily in the social sociences. These funds are made available through a gift to Wesleyan from the Surdna Foundation in honor of Frenderick Morgan Davenport, Class of 1889, and Edith Jefferson Davenport, Class of 1897. 

Grant recipients for the Summer of 2012 are Zain Alam, Dahlia Azran, Katya Botwinick, Emma Caccamo, Sarah Cassel, Sarah Chrystler, Aria Danaparamita, Marjorie Dodson, Catherine Doren, Jacob Eichengreen, Alexandra Ellerbeck, Alexandra Galef, Maxwell Hellman, Charlotte Heyrman, Stephanie Huezo, Kim Ingebritsen, Leah Koenig, Ka-Ya Lee, Kathryn McConnell, Joseph O’Donnell, Agueda Ortega, Gavin Swee, McNeil Taylor, Nandita Vijayaraghavan, Elizabeth Waugh, Elizabeth Williams, Bingxin Wu, and  Catherine Zhou. 

Again, congratulations!

Celebrating Students 2013: Corey Guilmette

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Congratulations to Corey Guilmette ’13, this year’s recipient of the Peter Morgenstern-Clarren Award.  Corey is being recognized for his work as chair of the Wesleyan Committee for Investor Responsibility. 

The Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ’03 Social Justice Award was created in memory of Peter Morgenstern-Clarren who pursued social justice while a student at Wesleyan.  We are grateful to Dr. Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren and The Honorable Pat Morgenstern-Clarren for their generosity in sponsoring this award that honors their son’s activism for the public good.

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.

 

 

Peter Morgenstern-Clarren Award for Social Justice for Sophomores and Juniors — Deadline 2/29

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The Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ’03 Social Justice Award was created in memory of Peter Morgenstern-Clarren who pursued social justice while a student at Wesleyan. His activism included securing benefits for Wesleyan custodial staff, participating in the United Student and Labor Action Committee, and contributing his leadership to the campus chapter of Amnesty International. We are grateful to Dr. Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren and The Honorable Pat Morgenstern-Clarren for their generosity in sponsoring this award that honors their son’s activism for the public good. A committee will select the sophomore or junior who best embodies the pursuit of social justice. The application process is described below.

Any sophomore or junior in good standing may submit an essay that addresses the following: 

 Describe in detail the most influential social justice effort in which you played a leadership role that sought to make our local and global communities more equitable (The effort should have a direct affect on the Wesleyan campus and/or on external communities.);

 Explain your level of involvement in the work for example: your role in raising awareness about a particular issue on campus, coordinating events, implementing programming and campaigns in the pursuit of social justice; 

 In addition to your essay, you must include a letter of support from a faculty or administrator involved in your effort and submit evidence of impact that the social justice effort had on making our society more just by contributing testimonies from individuals (excluding family and friends) directly involved, artifacts from your social justice effort (e.g., past printed programs, presentations, and articles), and/or your work from courses. You may include non-print items, such as DVDs.

You must include at least four copies of the non-print and printed items and drop them off to Dean Marina J. Melendez, North College 215 by 5 p.m. on February 29, 2012. All essays, letters of support and printed items must be in by the deadline. By submitting your packet, you agree to allow the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity and Institutional Partnerships to use it (or excerpts from it) for assessment, archival, and promotion purposes.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Dean Marina J. Melendez, Ph.D., x2765, mmelendez@wesleyan.edu.

 

 

Nominate an Employee for Morgenstern-Clarren Employee Recognition Award — Deadline 2/29

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ’03 Employee Recognition Award. Eligible Wesleyan employees include custodians, dining staff, grounds crew, and building maintenance staff (i.e. electricians, plumbers). The award is to honor and thank the people whose every day work helps the students at Wesleyan. Nominators may only submit one person for consideration; you are welcome to nominate yourself. The winner will receive a cash award of $1,500.

The Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ’03 Employee Recognition Award was created in memory of Peter Morgenstern-Clarren, who pursued social justice as a student at Wesleyan.  His activism included securing benefits for Wesleyan custodial staff, participating in the United Student and Labor Action Coalition, and contributing his leadership to the campus chapter of Amnesty International.  We are grateful to Dr. Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren and The Honorable Pat Morgenstern-Clarren for their generosity in sponsoring this award that honors their son’s activism for the public good.

For application information click here: EMPLOYEE flyer revised nov 2011

The Leonard Prize — 3/30

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Dear Students,

If you know a student that you believe has exemplified the highest standard of character in his or her campus life, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to give them notice! The Wesleyan Student Assembly is seeking your nominations for the Leonard Prize– a prize awarded annually by the faculty to a college-body nominated student. Three nominations will then be chosen and sent to the faculty committee who will determine the recipient. Please send your nominations to wsa@wesleyan.edu by no later than 7pm TOMORROW, March 30th 2011.

We greatly appreciate your support and encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity.  Best, The Wesleyan Student Assembly

Musical Madness III Winners!

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN MUSICAL MADNESS III!!  It was a great night and you all were in excellent company!!

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS go to:

 Best in Show:  Lonesome & High – Nick Jackson ’11 and Michael Vitale ‘11

Best in Class 2013:  Emma D. and Mel H. – Emma Daniels ’13 and Melanie Hsu ‘13

Best in Class 2014:  The Fauver 3 —  Ben Jacobs ’14, Ben Kafoglis ’14 and Leah Khambata ‘14

Judges’ Choice:   Grandfather – Robert Caplan ’14, Henry Hall ’14 and Evan Low ‘14

GREAT JOB ALL!!

Stay tuned for pictures and videos….

 

2011 Morgernstern-Clarren Social Justice Award for Sophomores & Juniors

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 The Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ’03 Social Justice Award was created in memory of Peter Morgenstern-Clarren, who pursued social justice as a student at Wesleyan.  His activism included securing benefits for Wesleyan custodial staff, participating in the United Student and Labor Action Coalition, and contributing his leadership to the campus chapter of Amnesty International.  We are grateful to Dr. Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren and The Honorable Pat Morgenstern-Clarren for their generosity in sponsoring this award that honors their son’s activism for the public good.   The committee will select the applicant who best embodies the pursuit of social justice. Sophomores and juniors in good standing are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit an essay that addresses the following: 

  • Describe in detail the most influential social justice effort in which you have played a leadership role that sought to make our local and/or global community more equitable. The work should directly affect the Wesleyan campus and/or an external community.
  • Explain your role in raising awareness about a particular issue on campus, coordinating events, implementing programming and campaigns, etc., in the pursuit of social justice.
  • While local efforts central to the Wesleyan campus are weighted equally with external efforts at home, on a national, or international level, students who have managed to link their local activism with a larger community are especially encouraged to apply.  Please describe, in detail, how you have sought to synthesize local and external efforts.

 Additional materials:

  • Include a letter of support from a faculty member, administrator who was involved in your social justice effort or other person(s) (excluding family and close friends) with firsthand knowledge of your social justice activities
  • Submit evidence of the impact that the effort had on its target community by contributing testimonies from individuals directly involved or who benefited (excluding family and close friends), printed programs/presentations/articles, non-print materials such as DVDs, and/or your work from courses.

Provide at least four copies of your application materials (print and non-print) to Dean Marina J Melendez (North College 215) by 5 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2011. By submitting your packet, you agree to allow the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity and Institutional Partnerships to use it for assessment, archival, and promotional purposes.