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. 

This is not a campaign. This is Wesleyan.
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    Bay Area: Holiday Happy Hour

    Tuesday, December 2
    6-8 p.m.
    Sens Restaurant
    4 Embarcadero Center
    San Francisco, CA 94111

    Gathering with your Wesleyan community in the Bay Area for a holiday happy hour. 

    REGISTER

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    Chicago: Pre-Holiday Gathering

    December 2
    6-8 p.m.
    River Roast
    315 N LaSalle Street
    Chicago, IL 60654

    REGISTER

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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

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

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    NYC: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78

    April, 2026

    More details on this event are coming soon.

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    Washington DC: Why the World Needs More Wesleyan, a Conversation with President Roth '78

    May, 2026

    More details on this event coming soon.