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Welcome to the Wasch Center

Founded in 2004, the Susan B. and William K. Wasch Center for Retired Faculty provides a shared intellectual and social community where retirees may continue their engagement with teaching and scholarly activities. The programs of the Wasch Center include faculty members approaching retirement as well as retirees, extending as well to the Wesleyan and Middletown communities.

The Wasch Center is dedicated to providing programs and services that contribute to the continued vitality and welfare of retired faculty members. The Center provides a means of connection among retired faculty members as well as a link to the ongoing activities of Wesleyan University and the surrounding community.

Upcoming Event

Annual Reception Honoring Retiring Faculty

Saturday, May 25, 2013

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

 All are welcome to honor members of the faculty who will retire this year:

·         Michael Keane, Professor of Mathematics

·         Paul Schwaber, Professor of Letters

·         John Seamon, Professor of Psychology

·         William Stowe, Benjamin Waite Professor of English

·         Duffield White, Associate Professor of Russian Language & Literature

·         Janice Willis, Professor of Religion

·         Carol Wood, Edward Burr Van Vleck Professor of Mathematics

 In addition, we will honor faculty retired in 2012:

·         John Biddiscombe, Director of Athletics and Chair, Physical Education, Emeritus

·         Joseph Bruno, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

·         Howard Needler, Professor of Letters, Emeritus

·         Wallace Pringle, Jr., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Susan B. and William K. Wasch Center for Retired Faculty backyard, light refreshments will be served.