Schedule of Events For
Thursday, April 12, 2012

08:30 am - 05:00 pm
Event Registration
WesFest 2012 registration for students and parents
Location: Office of Admission, Beach Conference Room
Sponsor: Office of Admission

09:00 am - 09:45 am
WesFest Welcome
Remarks by Wesleyan President Michael Roth '78, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, and student representatives.
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall
Sponsor: Office of Admission

09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Financial Aid Office Drop-In Hours
Financial Aid representatives are available to answer questions.
Location: North College, Office of Financial Aid
Sponsor: Financial Aid

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wes in the World
Director of International Studies Carolyn Sorkin will talk about the many study abroad opportunities available to Wesleyan students. Students who studied abroad recently will also discuss their own experiences and answer questions about study abroad and Wesleyan.
Location: Office of Admission, McKelvey Room
Sponsor: Office of International Studies

10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Freeman Athletic Open House
Coaches and staff will be on hand to answer questions about intercollegiate athletics. Appointments to see coaches are necessary and can be made by calling 860-685-2893.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center
Sponsor: Athletics Department

10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Campus Tours
Tours will leave from the Office of Admission patio every hour, on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with a 4 p.m. tour. Please note: Tours will last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Location: Office of Admission
Sponsor: Cardinal Key Program

10:00 am - 05:00 pm
ITS Helpdesk Drop-In Hours
Drop by and talk to representatives from Wesleyan's ITS Helpdesk, the place where students can go to discuss software based computer problems. Helpdesk also helps get devices online, including gaming systems, phones, and all idevices.
Location: Exley Science Center, Rm 116
Sponsor: ITS Helpdesk

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parent-to-Parent Panel
Join us for this interactive discussion with parents of current students. Bring your questions!
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall
Sponsor: Alumni and Parent Relations

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Science Programs Information Session/Science Facilities Tour
Professors representing various science majors will talk about the many science opportunities at Wesleyan. Afterward, an undergrad science major will conduct a tour of campus science facilities.
Location: Exley Science Center Rm 058
Sponsor: Science at Wesleyan

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 108
Sponsor: Office of Admission

11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Lunch
Looking for lunch? Visit the Usdan University Center Marketplace.
Location: Usdan University Marketplace
Sponsor: Office of Admission

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Film Studies Tour
Take a guided tour of the Center for Film Studies.
Location: Center for Film Studies
Sponsor: Center for Film Studies

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Psychology Open House
Visit the psychology department for an information session about the department's course offerings and research opportunities from faculty and current majors.
Location: Judd Hall, Rm 116
Sponsor: Psychology Department

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
South College Bell Tower Open House
The Bell and Scroll Society cordially invites you to travel up the winding stairs of South College to a bell tower open house in which you can see the South College Bellringers in action and learn about the history of the bells.
Location: South College Steps
Sponsor: Bell and Scroll Society

12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Senior Theses Art Exhibition
View artful works by Wesleyan students shown in this creative display of Senior Theses.
Location: Zilkha Gallery
Sponsor: Art Department

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Book Artists Respond to Classic Texts
Savvy people know that even in our digital age, the physical book is thriving. Many artists who work in the medium of the book take their inspiration from earlier books. Visit Wesleyan's Special Collections & Archives for a look at some of our rare books and the artists' books they've inspired.
Location: Davison Rare Book Room, Special Collections & Archives, Olin Library, 1st Floor East
Sponsor: Special Collections and Archives, Olin Library

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Open Office Hours (History Department)
Visit the history department and speak with Professor William Pinch about courses.
Location: Public Affairs Center, Rm 323
Sponsor: History Department

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Open Office Hours (Italian/Romance Studies)
Visit the Italian/Romance studies department and speak with professors about courses.
Location: 300 High Street, Rm 306
Sponsor: Romance Languages

01:30 pm - 02:30 pm
Catholic/Protestant/Orthodox Information Session
Join us for a Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox families and students information session. Snacks provided.
Location: Zelnick Pavilion
Sponsor: Office of Religious and Spiritual Life

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Hot Topics for Parents
Q&A Session for parents only. An opportunity to ask Wes students questions about campus life.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 110
Sponsor: Office of Admission

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Open Office Hours (French)
Visit the French department and speak with professors about courses.
Location: 300 High Street, Rm B11
Sponsor: Romance Languages

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Science Programs Information Session/Science Facilities Tour
Professors representing various science majors will talk about the many science opportunities at Wesleyan. Afterward, an undergrad science major will conduct a tour of campus science facilities.
Location: Exley Science Center, Rm 150
Sponsor: Science at Wesleyan

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 108
Sponsor: Office of Admission

02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Office of International Studies Drop-In Hours
Stop in and learn about Wesleyan's 150 academic programs in nearly 50 countries.
Location: Fisk Hall, Rm 105
Sponsor: Office of International Studies

02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Student Academic Resources Drop-In Hours
Come by and discuss any concerns regarding student services at Wesleyan. Find out about the types of accommodations on campus and about the process of establishing a disabilities file with the Deans' Office.
Location: North College, Rm 021
Sponsor: SARN/Disabilities Office

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Prospective Student-Athlete Panel
Prospective students hoping to participate in athletics at the varsity, club, or intramural level are encouraged to attend a discussion panel conducted by current Wesleyan athletes. This is a 45-minute Q & A. We welcome all queries, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center
Sponsor: Athletics Department

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Residential Life Panel
Join Director of Residential Life Fran Koerting and student panelists for a Q & A about living on campus.
Location: Public Affairs Center, Rm 001
Sponsor: Residential Life

04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Explore Middletown: Community Engagement Panel
Interested in becoming more involved in the community during your time at Wesleyan? Worried that academics are irrelevant to people outside the campus bubble? Wesleyan's Center for Community Partnerships strives to facilitate service and research projects that are directly connected to Middletown. Come listen to the campus representatives who have done interesting projects in the community. Learn how you can get involved and stay connected as a Wesleyan student.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 108
Sponsor: Office of Community Partnerships

04:00 pm -
Center for the Arts (CFA) Tour
Join Director of the Center for the Arts Pam Tatge and current Wesleyan students for a tour of the arts, music, and theater buildings on campus.
Location: Center for the Arts, Crowell Concert Hall
Sponsor: Center for the Arts

04:15 pm - 06:15 pm
Wesleyan Students for Disability Rights
Have a disability? Interested in disability activism? Come meet members of Wesleyan Students for Disability Rights to learn about what it is like to have a disability on campus as well as the group's activities on campus. Separate opportunities for parents and students to ask questions.
Location: 41 Wyllys, Rm 113 and 114
Sponsor: Wesleyan Students for Disability Rights

04:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Open Cheerleading Practice
The Wesleyan Cheerleading squad physically supports the athletic, artistic, theatrical, and academic endeavours of the Wesleyan Community. The squad, which is open to all Wesleyan students regardless of gender, sexual identity, or previous experience, offers this open practice and information session to encourage accepted students to join the team if they choose Wes. It will also be an opportunity for accepted students to meet current student leaders with extremely varied interests in an informal setting.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center
Sponsor: Cheerleading Team

05:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Early Decision Student Mingle
Meet fellow ED students and then head over to Usdan University Center for dinner.
Location: Office of Admission Patio
Sponsor: Office of Admission

05:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Meet Your Host
If you have made arrangements through the Office of Admission to stay overnight on campus, this is the time when you'll meet your host. Bring a great attitude and enthusiastic spirit to this gathering of accepted students and hosts. Confirmed pre-registration is required. Please bring your signed medical form and be prompt.
Location: Memorial Chapel
Sponsor: Office of Admission

06:30 pm -
Dinner
Gather in the Office of Admission where a group of Wes students will meet you and head to the Usdan University Center Marketplace for dinner and a chat about life at Wesleyan. Parents are welcome to meet up with each other at this time as well.
Location: Usdan University Marketplace
Sponsor: Office of Admission

07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Wesleyan Jewish Community
Schmooze with the Jews! Come hang out with the Jewish community at Wesleyan. Munchies will be served. All are welcome.
Location: Bayit
Sponsor: Wesleyan Jewish Community

07:00 pm -
Office of Admission Closes
Location: Office of Admission
Sponsor: Office of Admission

07:00 pm -
Sean Curtice Senior Recital
Sean Curtice will perform music by 18th-century composers.
Location: Center for the Arts, Crowell Concert Hall
Sponsor: Music Department

07:30 pm - 09:00 pm
Gamelan Workshop
Attend the workshop, followed by a rehearsal of puppet shadow play (wayang) with the accompaniment of the gamelan.
Location: World Music Hall
Sponsor: Music Department

07:30 pm - 09:00 pm
Wesleyan A Cappella Concert
Come hear some of Wesleyan's best a cappella groups.
Location: Olin Memorial Library Lobby
Sponsor: Office of Admission

08:00 pm -
Alumni Speaker: Paul Weitz '88
"Being Flynn" (2012), starring Paul Dano, Robert DeNiro, and Julianne Moore. Special guest, Paul Weitz '88, writer, director and producer of the film will appear. For more information on the movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455323/Please note: No food or drink is allowed in the Center for Film Studies screening rooms.
Location: Center for Film Studies
Sponsor: Center for Film Studies

08:00 pm -
Noche de Juegos (Game Nights)
Interested in Spanish? Join some of the Spanish majors for a night of fun and games.
Location: 300 High Street
Sponsor: Spanish Majors

08:00 pm -
Second Stage Performance
The title of this show is "[title of show]." Jeff and Hunter try to write a musical, but soon they realize that their conversations about writing are much more interesting than their writing itself. Of course, they decide to write a musical about themselves writing a musical (about themselves writing a musical), and then star in it, along with two of their friends, Susan and Heidi. Hilarity, harmony, and numerous references to Broadway flops ensue. Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen. Book by Hunter Bell.
Location: Patricelli '92 Theater
Sponsor: Second Stage

09:00 pm -
Fashion Show
All the action will be on the runway as Wesleyan students show off their talents as both designers and models in our annual SOC Fashion Show. You won't want to miss it!
Location: Freeman Athletic Center Ice Rink
Sponsor: Student of Color Committee

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