by Anita Deeg-Carlin, Director of Intercultural Learning Launched in 2021 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the Untied Nations (UN), the World Food Forum (WFF) is a “flagship event… that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment.” In bringing together stakeholders and interested parties alike, it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
