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August 14, 2017 by pat

So You're Mentoring a New Faculty Member May 31, 2026

So You're Mentoring a New Faculty Member So Academic Affairs asked you to be mentor of a new faculty member and you are not sure how to proceed? In this session, we’ll take a closer look at the process of faculty mentoring, using guidance from Cornell University as a starting point to highlight key areas […]

Argus Sunday Meeting May 31, 2026

Argus Sunday Meeting Come attend the Wesleyan Argus' weekly Sunday meeting, where all section editors give a rundown of what the Argus will cover for the coming week. If you're looking to get involved is a great time to get involved with writing/editing/joining our Copy or Layout team! From Sunday, April 12, 2026 4:30 PM […]

AI Tools for Lit Reviews May 31, 2026

AI Tools for Lit Reviews We’ll take a hands-on look at AI tools for literature reviews, including Elicit and Stanford’s STORM, to see what they can actually do. Together, we’ll test their strengths and limitations across common research tasks like finding, summarizing, and synthesizing sources. Come ready to explore, ask questions, and decide for yourself […]

Philosophy Night May 31, 2026

Philosophy Night For anyone interested in exploring ideas, asking questions, and digging into the thinking in our lives, this event is for you! The focus is on group discussion, with various formats possible. Some nights, we will discuss questions posed by participants. Other nights, we will read short passages from a philosophical text and discuss […]

CURE Next Steps May 31, 2026

CURE Next Steps A brief presentation of the Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) program piloted by the CIS in AY25/26 and a hands on workshop to plan for AY26/27 and beyond. Course-based research happens across all departments and divisions; both the program and the workshop are open to all faculty on campus. Bring your questions, concerns, […]

Silent Book Club May 31, 2026

Silent Book Club Love to read? You’re invited to the Wesleyan RJ Julia Silent Book Club! Join us each month at the bookstore for an hour of companionable silent reading. Feel free to bring your current read from home or ask our booksellers for a recommendation! We also provide time for optional mingling before and […]

Board Game Night (Cancelled) May 31, 2026

Board Game Night You are cordially invited to join the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore for an evening of fun and games! All are welcome to come and play with the myriad of games provided by the bookstore (no purchase necessary!). If you have your own favorite you'd like to play, bring it along and have […]

Monthly Write-In: Writer Meetup May 31, 2026

Monthly Write-In: Writer Meetup This is a writing group for everyone! Drop in anytime between 6:00 - 8:00 for quiet and companionable coworking alongside folks from your community. We also provide time for optional mingling before and after the hour for those who'd like to get to know their fellow writers. 6:00-6:30pm: Optional Mingling Period6:30-7:30pm: […]

Move In (Cancelled) May 31, 2026

Move In oeiajfoisjgosdfe From Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT at Foss Hill.

Your Website Called - It Needs Updating May 31, 2026

Your Website Called - It Needs Updating Your website called — and it has notes. Whether your faculty page hasn't been touched since you arrived or your lab site is one broken link away from chaos, this session is for you. We'll focus on WordPress, specifically the Wesleyan installation and the options available through WesCreates/Reclaim […]