Wesleyan in the news
Intellectually dynamic Wesleyan faculty, students, alumni, staff and parents frequently serve as expert sources for the national media. Others are known for their recent achievements and accolades.
In Inside Higher Educationwesleyan president Michael Roth ’78 writes about the role of higher education in a culture war. “’Culture War’ is an apt name for this kind of basic scapegoating – and so much more. When online groups target an individual or organization over inappropriate use of language, this, we are told, is a “culture war”. The widely discussed silence of speakers and the loudly lamented self-censorship on campuses (and everywhere) – this too is considered a “culture war”. (June 1)
The Library of Congress announces that Megan Bauerle ’24 of Rochester, Minnesota is one of 46 undergraduate, graduate, and graduate students selected for its Junior Scholars Summer Internship Program. (May 27)
In Activity Report, Going through the wall street journal, Royette Dubar, an assistant professor of psychology, discusses how irregular sleep can impair work performance. “It can be difficult to form professional relationships with co-workers if you’re stressed or irritable,” she says. “And sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system.” (May 25)
In QC Researcher Newsletterwesleyan president Michael Roth ’78 comments on the topic of free speech on campus. Americans “are happy with the trigger of indignation”. They “take a lot of outrage,” which fuels attacks on other people’s speech, he says. (May 20)
Erika Franklin Fowler, professor of government and director of the Wesleyan Media Project speaks to WTNH about election disinformation in Connecticut. (June 2)
Mark Masselli Hon ’09, P’15, ’16 and Wesleyan are featured in a new video that celebrates the history and 50th anniversary of the Community Health Center. (May 31) The celebration is also featured in The New Haven Register. (June 2)
In the Colorado Springs Business Journal, John Hazlehurst ’62 shares an editorial on civil discourse online. “Remember the nascent days of Facebook? I was an early adopter, amused by Mark Zuckerberg‘s appropriation of a treasured college keepsake. When I started my freshman year at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, I quickly realized that I was ill-suited to life at an all-male college in a dreary New England town. Please Lord – where can I find a girlfriend? (June 3)
In MV time, Harvey Garneau Jr. ’77 shares an op-ed titled “A Flag of Many Colors”, which talks about growing up gay in the 70s and how he met his partner, Dan Waters ’77 in Wesleyan. “In addition to a well-rounded liberal arts background, I came out of my four years at Wesleyan University with the nickname ‘Hal’ and with Dan Waters. In freshman year, we were both in the same dorm on different floors. We met, became close friends, became inseparable, fell deeply in love and have been together ever since. Finding the perfect person that you know you want to spend the rest of your life with is a challenge in the best of times. Being gay during this time in history became exponentially more difficult. Anyone who grew up gay and reached adolescence in the 1970s knew that due to the not-so-subtle hate and bigotry in their regard, it was prudent to keep their sexuality hidden as best they could.(June 1)
According Broadway worldOPERA America selected Stephanie Fleischmann ’84 as the recipient of the 2022 Campbell Opera Librettist Award. Conceived and funded by renowned librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the award is the first award in American operatic history created specifically to honor the work of opera librettists, and is accompanied by a $7,000 prize to support the winner’s creative and professional development. (May 21)
Mike Turner P’23 is featured in a Yahoo! Entertainment article for his role in season 42 of “Survivor”. “The social game that Mike was playing at the age of 57, bonding strongly with people under half his age, was super impressive. He won a big challenge, he dominated on making the fire, and you to know I love how it represented Wesleyan University (where our two sons attended). He stumbled in his final Tribal, however, presenting no clear message as to why he deserved to win. (May 25)
Madeline Wesley ’20 is mentioned in a In these times article about union workers who attacked Amazon in New York and won. “Wesley, 23, had been a student activist at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.” (May 23)
The American Philosophical Society announces that Alberto Ibarguen ’66 was welcomed as a new member in 2022. (May 25)
In SwimSwam Magazine, Zoe Kuhn ’26 explains why she’s excited to attend Wesleyan next fall. “I am extremely proud to announce that I have decided to pursue my academic and athletic career at Wesleyan University! I’m so excited to be part of Wes swim next year! #Roll Cards!! (May 24)
190th Wesleyan launch ceremony is featured in Tribune of news from Rome. (May 24)