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Join us for Homecoming/Family
Weekend
2003!
 October 31–November 2, 2003
The Wesleyan
community—students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff—comes together
each fall—won’t you join us? Socials, seminars, sunshine on Foss
Hill . . . and simply hangin’ with friends, old and new. You’ll find
the complete schedule of events online at:
www.wesleyan.edu/hcfw.
Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:
Conversation About Diversity at Wesleyan
Saturday, November 1
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Join President Bennet and other staff members for a discussion about the history, meaning and
challenges of diversity at Wesleyan, and what we hope to achieve as
we look to the future.
Having Our Say
Saturday, November 1
1 p.m.
The first class of Wesleyan “freshwomen” arrived in 1970. Women of
color were among those early pioneers on campus and have made a mark
over the past three decades as scholars and leaders. Hear the voices
of three African American alumnae whose independence added a unique
dimension to life at Wesleyan, and whose commitment to excellence
left a legacy for future generations.
Presenters: Charisse Lillie ’74, Chair, Partner and
Litigation Head, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP; Melinda
E. Weekes ’89, former former attorney in private practice
and current master’s degree candidate, Harvard Divinity School;
Oyeshola Olatoye ’96, Wesleyan trustee and Director, Hamilton
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Moderator: Gayle
Pemberton, Professor of African American studies, English, and
American studies, 2001 recipient of the Binswanger Prize for
Excellence in Teaching.
Sponsored by the Wesleyan Black Alumni Council in celebration of its
20th anniversary
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Saturday, November 1
3 p.m.
Join renowned National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita
’71 on a photographic journey retracing the route of
13th-century adventurer Marco Polo on his epic 24-year voyage from
Venice to China and back. Michael took three years to complete his
trip, culminating in an unprecedented 80-page, three-part series in
National Geographic magazine, and now a 500-page book.
Presenter: Michael Yamashita ’71, veteran photographer for
National Geographic magazine, specializing in Asian topics.
Network News in Wartime: When Propaganda and
Professional Journalism Meet Head On
Saturday, November 1
3 p.m.
Two seasoned network professionals will present challenging and
surprising ways to think about such questions as “Is jingoism good
for ratings?” “If you believe there really is a difference between
propaganda and professional journalism, can you describe it?”
“Should rules for professional journalists be different in
wartime?”, using examples from their extensive experience over many
decades working for ABC News. Bring your own tough, skeptical,
challenging questions to
the discussion.
Presenters: Paul S. Mason ’77, Executive Producer, PrimeTime
Monday, ABC News; Bill Blakemore ’65, Senior Correspondent,
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