Reminder: Usdan Photo Contest II: International Photo Contest

thumbnailCA3X3JOKWant your photography to be the next to hang in the Usdan Center? In partnership with the Office of International Studies, the Usdan Art Committee is sponsoring a second photo contest for study abroaders, international students, and others who have spent substantive time abroad. As with the international photo contest of the past, photos will be displayed in Zelnick Pavilion around the middle of the spring semester. Entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of Wesleyan experts in art, communication, and international affairs. The top ten photos will also be enlarged to 24″ x 36″ (or largest size allowed by the resolution of the original) and hung in Usdan common areas after Spring Break. At the end of the show, winners will receive their enlarged print as a prize.
 Guidelines:

  • Eligibility: Open to all students of Wesleyan University; all entries must be original work.
  • Submit up to ten photographs to tshiner@wesleyan.edu by February 1, 2010 or by dropping them off on CD-Rom at 124 Usdan.
  • Include your name, class year, a title and a description of the photo(s) of no more than 100 words. The description should include information on where and when the photo  was taken, as well as the significance of the subject matter in local  context and in the context of your experience studying abroad. By submitting photos, you are agreeing to permit them to be shown in Usdan, Zelnick, and/or Fisk Hall, as well as on the OIS web site.
  • Photographs will be selected to display in Zelnick Pavilion by mid-February. Of those selected, a panel of judges will choose ten winners to be enlarged and displayed in the Usdan Center.
  • Copyright: Wesleyan University reserves the right to publish winning images in Usdan University Center/Office of International Studies printed materials or websites. Photo credit will be provided, of course (that doesn¹t mean academic  redit for a photography class ­ just your name somewhere in the vicinity of the photograph).
  • Entrants must not infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person or submit images that involve the willful harassment of individuals, wildlife or damage to the environment by the photographer.

Free Destinta Movie for 2013’ers

Free Destinta Movie for First Year Students

Wednesday, January 20 — 11:00 a.m. first to final showing at 10:35 p.m.thumbnailCALMOXKG

Show your 2013 Wes I.D. at the Destinta ticket counter. If students choose to see Avatar in 3D, there will be a charge of $3.00 to obtain the special glasses needed.

As a special welcome back program, Student Services and the University Center Activities Board (UCAB) have arranged for first year students to see one free movie on 1/20.  Students need to show their 2013 I.D. to gain free admission to the movie of their choice.  Students can use this privilege at any one show time on 1/20.

All Student ORL Staff will also be allowed free admission to one movie on 1/20.  Staff members need to show their I.D. so they can be checked off a list that will be provided for Destinta Theater.

ENJOY THE SHOW!!!

Tonight We Go a-Caroling!

Don your hat, scarf and mittens!!

It’s Time to Carol!!

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Wednesday, December 16

7-8 p.m.

Meet on Olin steps to carol around campus

lyrics provided

Followed by Hot Chocolate at  

Bon Appetit’s Study Break for Class of 2013

8-9 p.m.    Allbritton Center 311

Note from Dean Brown

Hello 2013’ers!

thumbnailCAETRXFRAh, 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 https://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…:thumbnailCARMVCCZ

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

Here We Go a-Caroling…

It’s Time to Carol!!

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Wednesday, December 16

7-8 p.m.

Meet on Olin steps to carol around campus

Lyrics provided!

Come for Hot Chocolate at  

Bon Appetit’s Study Break for Class of 2013 that follows

8-9 p.m.    Allbritton Center 311

Send a Friend a Final Exam Care Package!

hollyHave a holly jolly reading week by purchasing a $1-$3 uniquely personalized Final Exam Care Package for the person of your choice. Sponsored by the 2012 Class Council, you can compile a combination of treats–tasty cookies, candy bars, and candy canes–at a dollar each with this online form. Simply order now, jingle all the way to Usdan on December 10 and 11 to deliver your payment (failure to do so will result in order TERMINATION), then wait for your recipient to react with delight when their Wesbox reveals a trove of holiday bounty!

Usdan Photo Contest: Black, White & Color In Motion

Submissions due on next Mon., Dec. 7.

Want your photography to be the next to hang in the Usdan Center?

Guidelines:

  • Eligibility: Open to all students of Wesleyan University.  All entries must be original work and created during the last two years.
  • Submit up to three photographs or by dropping them off on CD-Rom at 124 Usdan or sending them to thumbnailCALSTKOLtshiner@wesleyan.edu.
  • Include your name, class year, title and description of the photo(s).
  • Up to ten photographs will be selected for display. Decisions will be made by Dec. 15.
  • Selected photographs will be enlarged to 24”x36” (or largest size allowed by resolution of the original) and hung in Usdan common areas for the beginning of the Spring Semester. Please submit the highest resolution you can.
  • At the end of the show, artists will receive their enlarged print as a prize.
  • Copyright: Wesleyan University reserves the right to publish winning images in Usdan University Center printed materials related to the building.
  • Entrants must not infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person, or submit images that involve the willful harassment of individuals, wildlife or damage to the environment by the photographer.

Usdan Common Connections: A Call for Musicians

Dear Wesleyan Musical Performers,

In an effort to collaborate and combine programming efforts, a new committee has been established.  The Usdan Common Connections Committee is looking to work with musical performers within the Wesleyan Community to provide opportunities to showcase your talents.

thumbnailCA0E3S6PThese performances will take many different forms and will happen in a variety of venues.  We are currently planning a series of Coffee House performances that will feature two or three artists or groups and will likely be held in the Daniel Family Commons on the third floor of Usdan.  The committee is also putting together a “Last Waltz”esque jam that will happen on December 14 in the Marketplace Dining wing.  This event is tentatively being billed as “Classes Ending on a Good Note.” 

Our hope is that throughout the year many different performers or groups will take advantage of the opportunity to let the Usdan Common Connections Committee plan their performance event.  If you have ideas for performances or would like to play in either a Coffee House or in the December jam, please contact Michelle Myers-Brown via email (mmyersbrown@wesleyan.edu) for more details.

 If you, or your group, are interested in performing in Usdan at these or other events, please email Michelle Myers-Brown by 11/20/09.

We look forward to hosting performances that showcase the diverse musical styles and the musicians helping to continue the tradition of great music at Wesleyan.

Sincerely, The Usdan Common Connections Committee

STAY TUNED FOR MUSICAL MADNESS

a music competition between the classes

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        February 18, 2010

     Crowell Concert Hall