By anonymous The majority of people who are at Wesleyan are there because they have the privilege to be in an elite university. There is also a minority who have the privilege to be at Wesleyan, but they have a different story, and here is the story of one of them. They tried twice to…
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Finding Madagascar on Campus: Stories from Less Common Study Abroad Destinations
Although studying abroad gives students a chance to step into a world completely different from their own, Wesleyan students can connect to so many world regions here on campus beyond those that are most commonly visited and studied. Part of the Office for Intercultural Learning’s mission is to increase visibility of all the rich and varied…
Students Look to Kenya for Spring
On Friday, September 19th, Dem Muasya, Executive Director of Kenya Education Fund (KEF), visited Wesleyan to give a presentation on the KEF’s work and meet with students pursuing the Global Engagement Minor (GEM). The KEF works to expand education access to underprivileged Kenya youth, by providing money and supplies for hundreds of children to attend…
Celebrate International Education Week 2025 at Wesleyan
by Zaynah Almasri Mark your calendars! International Education Week (IEW) will take place November 17–21, 2025. This nationwide celebration spotlights the importance of international learning and exchange. At Wesleyan, it’s a chance to explore the many ways our campus is connected to the wider world. Why IEW Matters at Wes Each year, IEW highlights Wesleyan’s…
Empowering Kenya’s Youth
On September 19th, the Office for Intercultural Learning is sponsoring an event entitled “Empowering Kenya’s Youth, with Dominic Muasya, Kenya Education Fund.” With nearly 25 years of experience in both government and in non-governmental spaces, Dominic Muasya is well versed in strategic project management both at the grassroots and international level. Kenya Education Fund (KEF),…
Workshop: Embodying Collective and Self-Care
On September 16th, Tuesday, The Office for Equity and Inclusion’s Success at Wes Dialogue Series will be hosting the “Embodying Collective and Self-Care: The Transformative Power of Storytelling Workshop with Chelsea Viteri of Mazorca Facilitation for Change” to launch this year’s Intercultural Workshops. About Meaningful social change and intercultural understanding require more than intellectual debate.…
An Oasis of Knowledge and Music: The New University in Exile Consortium Annual Meeting at Wesleyan University
by Hedaya Shamun-Abdullah & Nael Hijjo Fear, Departure, and Hope… He stood alone on the dim stage, his eyes filled with sadness and longing, with neither shadow nor band accompanying him, standing still as if he had descended from the sky. He smiled at us as if he knew our stories one by one. His…
Celebrating Faculty Research on International Topics 2024-25 Part II: Social Sciences & STEM
by Tasmiah Akter Wesleyan faculty’s collective expertise spans the globe, and the Office for Intercultural Learning at the Fries Center for Global Studies is pleased to celebrate their international and often multilingual work with great pride here in the Wes and the World newsletter. Last week’s theme was the Arts and this week it’s Social…
GEM Seniors Spotlight Spring 2025
by Tasmiah Akter As the year comes to an end, it is important to reflect on and share thanks with people on campus who make Wesleyan the place that it is, especially graduating seniors. This article spotlights three Global Engagement Minors – Julia, Henry, and Kenzie – who have made the most of their time…
Strengthening U.S.-Japan Ties Beyond Defense: Wesleyan Hosts Binational Symposium on Soft Security Cooperation
by Zaynah Almasri On March 5th and 6th, Wesleyan University proudly welcomed members of a binational U.S.-Japan study group focused on advancing non-military cooperation between the two nations. In light of shifting global dynamics—particularly China’s growing geopolitical and geo-economic influence—the symposium emphasized the increasing relevance of “soft” security. This includes collaborative efforts in areas like…