As my term as chair of the Wesleyan Alumni Association draws to a conclusion, I’ve been thinking a lot about the past two years and all of the wonderful alumni I’ve had an opportunity to meet—both on campus and off. My passion—and the overarching goal of the Alumni Association—has always been to help connect alumni…
I’m often asked the question, “What’s the best way to connect with fellow alumni in my area?” I can point to numerous ways alumni can “connect”—LinkedIn, Facebook, the alumni app—but usually alumni are looking to meet face-to-face. We can help there, too! Wesleyan alumni gatherings—both large and small—occur all the time, sometimes organically. Oftentimes, however,…
What is the first word that comes to mind when you think about our Wesleyan Alumni Network? For me, that word is “indispensable!” Whether you are a Wesleyan undergraduate looking for an internship, a recent graduate seeking to advance your career, or a seasoned professional exploring a career transition, Wesleyan’s network of more than 30,000…
When was the last time you visited campus? As a former trustee and current Chair of the Alumni Association, I have the pleasure of returning to campus several times a year. And after each and every visit, I leave inspired. Take, for example, my most recent visit at the end of February for the Winter…
I’ve often heard Wesleyan described as a lifelong community. I couldn’t agree more. What makes each of us “Wesleyan” is not just the years that we spend on campus. It’s also the interactions and experiences we share once we join the proud Wesleyan alumni community of more than 30,000 members across the globe. As with…
