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.

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    Nairobi, Kenya: Wesleyan + Africa

    Monday, April 22
    6-7:30 p.m.
    Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
    05 Woodvale Grove
    Westlands Nairobi, 00606 Kenya

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    Join Dean for Academic Equity, Inclusion and Success April Ruiz to celebrate the growing Wesleyan alumni, parent, and student community in Africa.

    Questions? Please contact Amy Raufman, araufman@wesleyan.edu.

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    Chicago: The 38th Annual John W. Baird '38 Lecture

    Wednesday, April 24
    6-8 p.m.

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    The Wesleyan community is invited to a special evening in Chicago for The 38th Annual John W. Baird ’38 Lecture. Join President Michael S. Roth '78 for a discussion on his latest book The Student: A Short History. Registrations are required.
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    Virtual: 25th Reunion Discussion of the History of Civic Engagement at Wesleyan

    Thursday, April 25
    7–8 p.m. ET
    Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the event.

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    Join Lily Spar '23 in a discussion of her thesis, "Evolution, Revolution, and the American University: Student Activism at Wesleyan University, 1968-1970," as she unravels Wesleyan's journey from apathy to fervent protest. Explore the rise of the Anti-Vietnam War and Black Radical movements, witnessing Wesleyan's embrace of an activist identity. Delve into the dynamics between students, faculty, and administration during this pivotal period, shaping activism that resonates today. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the past and its relevance in shaping our present movements!
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    New York City: Join us! A Call to Celebrate. This is Wesleyan.

    Thursday, May 2
    City Vineyard
    233 West Street (Pier 26)
    New York, NY 10013

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    The evening includes light refreshments, a hosted bar, remarks from President Michael S. Roth '78
    and a live musical performance by The Solids featuring featuring Carter Bays '97, Pat Butler '96, Rebecca Lichtenfeld '97, Gaby Moss '98, Josh Suniewick '97 and Craig Thomas '97.

    RSVP by April 26
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    Washington DC: The 44th Annual Philip B. Brown '44 Memorial Lecture

    Wednesday, May 8
    6-8 p.m.
    National Union Building
    918 F Street NW
    Washington, DC 20004

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    Join President Michael S. Roth ’78 and PBS NewsHour correspondent and former Wesleyan Trustee John Yang ’80 in conversation about President Roth's new book, The Student: A Brief History, and the ways Wesleyan encourages students to develop mastery, curiosity, judgment, and creativity as undergraduates and beyond. 
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    Virtual: 25th Reunion Roundtable with President Roth

    Monday, May 10
    12–1 p.m. ET
    Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the event.

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    Engage in a roundtable discussion with President Michael S. Roth '78 on the importance of Reunion and reconnecting with today's Wesleyan. President Roth will also provide an update from campus and what you can expect when you return later in May.
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    Reunion 2024

    May 23-26
    We are celebrating the classes ending in 4 and 9 and our graduating seniors during this very special weekend

    Learn more about Reunion 2024

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    192nd Commencement Ceremony

    Sunday, May 26
    11 a.m.

    Learn More About Commencement

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    Homecoming + Family Weekend 2024

    November 1-3
    On-campus details and registration available in September

Past Events

Some events are recorded and available for viewing:

Homecoming + Family Weekend 2023

Black Alumni Celebration

Dwight L. Greene Symposium 2022