News, n. The report or account of recent (esp. important or interesting) events or occurrences, brought or coming to one as new information; new occurrences as a subject of report or talk; tidings (OED).
Ben Skinner '98 featured on Nightline
Jul 11, 2008
Ben Skinner accompanies reporters to Haiti in the segment "How to Buy a Child in 10 Hours" (7/8/08).
Santogold featured in NYT Sunday Styles
Jul 11, 2008
Santi White '97 will also tour with Coldplay this summer: http://www.myspace.com/santogold
Hanna Ingber Win '03 on Obama at Wesleyan
May 29, 2008
Check out her blog on The Huffington Post.
Wesleyan's 176th Commencement
May 29, 2008
See video and photographs from the day we welcomed 737 new alumni to the GOLD group...and Senator Obama came to town...
Stone Twins appear on Last Comic Standing
May 29, 2008
Adam '05 and Todd '05 Stone appeared on the season premiere of the NBC show...and made it to the next round as well as the highlight reel!
Wesleyan On Broadway
May 20, 2008
Save the date (September 5, 2008) for a special benefit performance of In The Heights to support financial aid at Wesleyan. Check out ticketing details now; tickets will go on sale at the end of June.
WSA "experiment" covered in NYT
May 20, 2008
Instead of rolling over surplus activities fees to the next academic year, the WSA will invest funds to create a student endowment.
MGMT perform "Time to Pretend" for Conan
May 20, 2008
MGMT, also known as Ben Goldwasser '05 and Andrew VanWyngarden '05, appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (5/15/08).
Alumni nominated for Tony Awards
May 13, 2008
Tommy Kail '99, Lin-Manuel Miranda '02, and Bill Sherman '02 each received nominations for their work on In The Heights; the show was honored with 13 nominations overall.
Adiós, Professor Slotkin!
May 13, 2008
On his last day of teaching before his retirement, Richard Slotkin screened The Three Amigos and his colleagues surprised him with a Mariachi band...click to see video.
Why wait?
May 09, 2008
If you haven't given yet, the Cardinal asks "What's your reason?" Wesleyan's fiscal year ends June 30th.
Ah, remember housing groups?
May 05, 2008
Learn the definition of "roomcest" as CNN turns its attention to Wesleyan's housing policies.
Thank you! Thank you!
May 01, 2008
In April, Jim Dresser '63 P'93 and Chair of Wesleyan's Board of Trustees challenged GOLD alumni to support financial aid by raising $25,000--the equivalent of a one-year, high-need scholarship--which he would then match. With your generosity, we successfully raised over 300 gifts and $36,501. Thank you for your stunning support!
Not actually GOLD, but very cool...
May 01, 2008
From commercials introducing Bud Light Lime to performing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (4/28/08), the music of Santogold, and therefore of Santi White '97, seems to be everywhere.
Register now for Reunion & Commencement Weekend!
Apr 25, 2008
When the weather is beautiful, you know there is only one place you want to be: Foss Hill. Come back and hang out! GOLD registration fees ($30 for alumni 1-5 years out; $100 for alumni 6-10 years out) include all meals and activities.
Who is the Mango Lassie?
Apr 25, 2008
It's Miriam Gottfried '05, a freelance writer and food blogger who searches Chicago and beyond for the best food at the best prices. Don't miss her recent review "O'Rourke's Redux."
Student hopes to run for Connecticut's 100th District
Apr 23, 2008
Matthew Lesser '10 has set up an exploratory committee to run as a Democrat for State Representative in Middletown, Middlefield, and Durham against a Republican incumbent.
Ben Skinner '98 on New York Public Radio
Apr 10, 2008
Listen as Ben talks to WNYC about his new book, A Crime So Monstrous (Free Press, 2008), and the realities of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
Vote for alumni trustees
Apr 10, 2008
You can't vote for President until November, but you can vote for Wesleyan alumni trustees now!
Our campus dining niche
Apr 10, 2008
Wesleyan has all the good organic stuff...
Attend an Admission Reception
Apr 10, 2008
Join fellow alumni in encouraging admitted students from Minnesota (4/13), Chicago (4/22), and Los Angeles (4/22) to attend Wesleyan!
Not actually GOLD, but very cool...
Mar 27, 2008
Joss Whedon ‘87 discusses graphic novels, or you may know them as comic books, on NPR.
In case you missed it...
Mar 25, 2008
How I Met Your Mother confirms what we already knew: Wesleyan is Ted, Lily, and Marshall’s alma mater. Enjoy the whole episode or just watch around minutes 17-18.
Add 06459 to your RSS feeds
Mar 25, 2008
06459’s News category is now available as an RSS feed. You can subscribe using the link at the bottom of this page.
The StickMan Prophecies
Mar 18, 2008
Alexander Court ‘01 and Jennifer Russell ‘02 collaborate on a new web video series.
Anna Quindlen P'07 on "the real breach"
Mar 18, 2008
Anna Quindlen writes in Newsweek about the first year after graduation…from a parent’s perspective.
The Stone Twins '05 star in commercial
Mar 18, 2008
The Stone Twins hit a commercial break near you, and each other, in their new ad for Verizon.
In the Heights reviewed in NYT
Mar 13, 2008
Check out the review of Lin-Manuel Miranda ’02’s hit show on Broadway.
In case you missed it…
Feb 29, 2008
The Daily Show asks: “What barista school did you go to?”
Welcome to 06459!
Feb 29, 2008
Welcome to 06459, a website for people who have lived, learned—and very likely loved—in this zip code. Wesleyan is what we have in common. Check here to see what everyone has been doing with their time and share what you do with other people who actually know where you’re coming from.
The Eco Seekers and Deanna Neil ’03
Feb 29, 2008
Last year, Deanna Neil ’03, together with her brother David, founded the Eco Seekers, an eco-enterprise designed to engage kids in the environmental movement.
WESU debuts The Faculty Lounge
Feb 29, 2008
A new public affairs show, every Friday, 1–2 p.m.
Isabel Vega ’98 Nominated for an Oscar
Feb 29, 2008
Isabel Vega ’98 and James Longley ’94 both received Academy Award nominations this year for their respective documentaries.
O’Rourke’s Reopens
Feb 29, 2008
Ravaged by fire over a year and a half ago, O’Rourke’s Diner, Middletown’s famous landmark, reopened on February 15th.
Seen on Campus: Snow Creatures
Feb 29, 2008
Wesleying captures classic winter moments.
Ted Kennedy P’08 is Commencement speaker
Feb 29, 2008
U.S. Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy will deliver the main address at Wesleyan’s 176th Commencement in May.