The Misunderstood “W” by Dr. Dean William Bisese In over 30 years of advising students, one misunderstood transcript notation stands apart from others in my mind. The often dreaded and misunderstood “W” or “Withdrawal” mark. Poor thing: it is maligned by students across campuses everywhere. Students often have a misguided perspective about what it is … Read more
The 48th annual Navaratri Festival at Wesleyan will take place from Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12, 2024. Since the 1960s, the teaching of South Indian music, dance, and the arts have been central to the Wesleyan University curriculum. Formally established in 1976, Wesleyan’s Navaratri Festival (based on the Hindu holiday) remains an annual … Read more
You may get sick from time to time while attending Wesleyan. It’s no surprise given the way Wesleyan students mix between classes and co-curricular actives, and even eating in the Usdan Market. So, you’re sick. What are the next steps? The first thing to do is to take care of yourself! We want to see … Read more
I hope the first couple of weeks at Wesleyan are proving exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Remember to give it time and do your best to keep a productive schedule without overdoing it. Below are important reminders for this week and for the rest of the semester. Please make note of these dates in your planners/calendars. … Read more
At Wesleyan University, the rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) offers both promising opportunities and significant challenges within our academic community. While tools like Google Translate have already become a part of our educational landscape, the emergence of more sophisticated GenAI technologies necessitates a reexamination of our policies and practices. Students are encouraged to … Read more
