jpwood Welcome back, ’27! I hope you had some time during the break to reflect on the fall term and get ready for this semester. Here are a few dates to keep in mind; please make sure to look at the academic calendar for a more comprehensive list: February 21: For classes that are student option, this is … Read more
CHECK OUT THE 3 MUSIC DEPARTMENT FYS COURSES THIS SEMESTER!!THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! MUSC 121F Queering Russian MusicHow have the sexuality of a Russian composer Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky and international success of a popular music duo t.A.T.u. shaped the understanding of gender, sexuality, and queerness in the Russian context? This entry-level course introduces a … Read more
Open to First Year Students: FILM386 Documentary After Television. (It is not necessary to have taken FILM385 Documentary History: An Introduction.) The class will meet Mondays and Wednesday in CFS 112 from 8:50am to 12:10pm. This course fulfills Film Major and Minor requirements. LINK TO WESMAPS
An Invitation from the Tutors and Students in the College of Social Studies to the Class of 2027: The CSS tutors and students invite you to a CSS Info Session on Thursday, February 1 at Noon in PAC 301. At this meeting, CSS tutors and students will explain the program and discuss what it means … Read more
Dear ’27, The Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program would like to invite you to apply to tutor for courses offered in the Spring 2024 semester. Please apply through Handshake and complete the Tutor Enrollment Form which is sent via email from Handshake after you apply. Please note: – If you apply to tutor a course you have tutored in … Read more
Dear ’27, This is the time of year when first-year students often start receiving disappointing grades. Just keep in mind that you belong here and you can do this. You are not an imposter. Admissions did not make a mistake. This is not about intelligence or ability, as you clearly have both, but about strategies and using resources. … Read more
Dear 2027, Happy new year! I hope the break has given you all time to rest and reflect on your first term at Wes and to start thinking about the spring term a bit. Before starting off the spring semester, I always think it’s a great idea for students to take this time to consider their … Read more
Work On Yourself for Yourself Join CAPS Psychotherapist Sara Powers, LMFT in learning easy ways to improve your mood through our mental fitness. The group will learn how to self assess each day, to be sure students are taking care of their basic needs by moving, fueling, and resting and the positive impact this practice … Read more
Tuesday, October 17 at noon in Boger 110. Mondo pizza will be served.
An FYS that captured national attention will be taught this spring term: “Live Like a Philosopher” (the description is available here) garnered national attention, such as an article written about the course in the New York Times, which is available here. Taught by Tushar Irani, the course is a project-based learning course that entails studying … Read more
