Center for Jewish Studies Open House 10/7

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The Center for Jewish Studies will host an Open House where information about the new minor in Jewish and Israel Studies, the Hebrew Program and our upcoming events and courses will be discussed. Prospective students will get the opportunity to meet faculty and other students who have declared the Minor. We would be delighted if you and your friends can join us.

When: Thursday, October 7, 12:00-1:00 PM
Where: 311 Allbritton

Individual lunches will be provided.

Peer Technology Specialist Position Available

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Student Academic Resources (SAR) is seeking to hire a student to join our team of Peer Technology Specialists. If you have an aptitude for learning using digital tools and technologies, an interest in helping others navigate a wide variety of digital tools, and the ability to demonstrate and train others on the use of various technology programs, we encourage you to apply! The student will be hired and trained to join our current Peer Technology Specialists to work throughout this academic year.

Among other things, the Peer Technology Specialists will work on:

  • Coordinating campus-wide outreach to increase awareness of digital tools and technologies available
  • Organizing workshops and meeting with individuals who are interested in various technologies and/or digital tools, in order to assist them with exploring programs, learning how to use them, and providing referrals as needed
  • Researching, and seeking campus input on, new technology initiatives

To learn more and/or apply to the position, please see our Handshake Posting (https://wesleyan.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5407176)! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Crystal Rose Hill-Farrell (chill01@wesleyan.edu).

M is for Math Jam!

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What is Math Jam?

Math Jam is an additional resource for students taking introductory math classes that is intended to complement the Math Workshop, CA sessions, or a professor’s office hours.

Where can I find Math Jam?

Math Jam is located in the Vanguard Lounge of the Center for African American Studies Building (343 High Street). The sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8 – 9:30 pm.

Why Math Jam?

Community + Practice = Success!

At Math Jam, space is available for students to come on their own, or in a group, to work on homework sets, study for exams, and find new study partners. Experienced tutors are on-site, ready to answer questions and review concepts as they arise.

Sophomore Night: WesWorks on Andrus Field, October 14

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The CFA cordially invites you to a special Sophomore Night performance of WesWorks on Thursday Oct 14 at 7pm on Andrus Field. Come sit under the stars with your classmates and with beautiful stage lighting and live music, help us gather as a community to honor and give thanks to the extraordinary facilities staff who have worked hard to keep our campus open and safe during COVID.

WesWorks is, a multi-site, celebratory, outdoor performance featuring the work, skills, and stories of Wesleyan’s Physical Plant, Custodial Operations, and Grounds Crew employees. Choreographed by Austin TX-based Forklift Danceworks, WesWorks connects students, staff, and faculty through a community-based dance-making process to cultivate awareness of and appreciation for the labor of our essential workers, improve relationships among employees and students, and encourage collective stewardship of our campus spaces.

This event is open to the public, so please bring your vaccinated family and friends!

Learn more at the WesWorks blog and reserve your free ticket today!