Office of Advancement

55 High Street
Middletown, CT 06457
alumni@wesleyan.edu
860-685-2200

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Upcoming Events

Wesleyan University holds events for alumni and families to gather and network on campus, nationally, and regionally, as well as virtual seminars and events. Interested in getting involved? Email us.

These events are open to the entire Wesleyan community. The goal of each event is to foster community among Wesleyan alumni. 

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    Atlanta: Home for the Holidays

    Thursday, January 8, 2026
    6:30–8:30 p.m. EST
    Constellations
    135 Auburn Avenue, 2nd Floor
    Atlanta, Georgia 30303

    RSVP by January 2

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    Wesleyan University alumni, parents and students are cordially invited to gather with one another in Atlanta for a special Home for the Holidays event.

    Hosted by Archie Wilson '18 and Taylor McCain '17
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    San Francisco: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78 and Ian Bassin '98

    January 13
    6:30-8:30 p.m.

    The Pearl
    601 19th Street
    San Francisco, CA 94107

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    You're invited to join President Michael S. Roth '78 and Ian Bassin '98, Hon. '25, co-founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy, for a reception and conversation. Together, they will explore why the world needs more independence of mind, more generosity of spirit, a deeper commitment to inquiry, more open dialogue, more bold expression—why, in short, the world needs more Wesleyan.
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    Wesleyan Alumni & Family Academy: The Liberal Arts Toolbox: Critical Listening, Looking and Comparing to Navigate a Complex World

    January 14 & 21
    7-8 p.m. ET
    Zoom

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    Los Angeles: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78 and Maggie Nelson '94

    January 15
    6:30-8:30 p.m.

    The Academy Museum - Ted Mann Theater
    6067 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90036

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    You're invited to join President Michael S. Roth '78 and Maggie Nelson '94, acclaimed author, MacArthur Fellow, and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California, for a reception and conversation. Together, they will explore why the world needs more independence of mind, more generosity of spirit, a deeper commitment to inquiry, more open dialogue, more bold expression—why, in short, the world needs more Wesleyan.
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    NYC: Anna Christie Group Sale & Talkback

    Tuesday, January 20
    7:30 pm curtain
    St. Ann's Warehoue
    45 Water Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11201

    At this time our Wesleyan block of tickets has sold out and our waitlist is full. We invite you to purchase tickets for the January 20 performance directly through St. Ann’s Warehouse and join us for the talkback immediately following the performance. If you choose to do so, please email Katie Kirtland to ensure you receive all pertinent event details and updates.

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    Professional Networks Week

    January 25-29

    Join us for the second annual Wesleyan Professional Networks Week, taking place January 26–29, 2026. During this four-night series, you’ll enjoy meaningful conversations, make new connections, and gain valuable career insights from fellow members of the Wesleyan community.

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    Social Meetups Week

    January 31-February 8

    Volunteer driven small group social gatherings, hosted by Wesleyan alumni around the world.

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    Giving Day

    February 11

    Be on the lookout for forthcoming emails with additional information about Giving Day and in the meantime, help spread the word that Giving Day is coming this February.

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    Virtual: Reunion Happy Hours

    Week of February 23, 2026

    Save the date! More info on these events coming soon.

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    Virtual: All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge

    Monday, March 23

    Save the date! More info on this event coming soon. 

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    GOLD Parties

    Thursday, April 16, 2026

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    NYC: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78 and Hannah Drier ’08

    Wednesday, April 29
    6:30-8:30 p.m.

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    You're invited to join President Michael S. Roth '78 and Hannah Drier ’08, Three-Time Pulitzer Prize Recipient and Award-Winning New York Times Investigative Reporter, for a reception and conversation. Together, they will explore why the world needs more independence of mind, more generosity of spirit, a deeper commitment to inquiry, more open dialogue, more bold expression—why, in short, the world needs more Wesleyan.
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    Washington DC: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78 and Ted Shaw ’76

    Thursday, April 30
    6:30-8:30 p.m.

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    You're invited to join President Michael S. Roth '78 and Ted Shaw ’76, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights at the University of North Carolina for a reception and conversation. Together, they will explore why the world needs more independence of mind, more generosity of spirit, a deeper commitment to inquiry, more open dialogue, more bold expression—why, in short, the world needs more Wesleyan.
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    Boston: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78, John Goldberg ’83, and Jessica Rosenworcel ’93

    Wednesday, May 6
    6:30-8:30 p.m.

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    You're invited to join President Michael S. Roth '78, John Goldberg ’83, Morgan and Helen Chu Dean of Law at Harvard Law School, and Jessica Rosenworcel ’93, Executive Director of the MIT Media Lab and Former Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission of the United States, for a reception and conversation. Together, they will explore why the world needs more independence of mind, more generosity of spirit, a deeper commitment to inquiry, more open dialogue, more bold expression—why, in short, the world needs more Wesleyan.
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    Reunion + Commencement Weekend

    May 22-24, 2026

    Registration opens in late March

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