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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    Wesleyan Alumni in Philanthropy and Public Service Listening Session

    Wednesday, November 29
    7-8 p.m. EST
    Virtual Webinar

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    Wesleyan alumni working in non-profit, public service, philanthropy and related fields are invited to join a virtual listening session led by current alumni leaders of the Wesleyan Alumni in Philanthropy and Public Service (WAPPS) as we re-launch the network under the broader umbrella of civic engagement. Join us to share your ideas and feedback in a structured conversation.
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    Volunteer Webinar with President Michael Roth ’78

    Monday, December 4
    12:30-1:30 p.m. EST
    Virtual Webinar

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    President Michael S. Roth ’78 will join the group for a Zoom webinar, where he’ll share the latest from campus and provide updates on the progress of the campaign.  Ellen Glazerman ’84, P’26, Alumni Association Chair will share how volunteers can leverage and support bringing more alumni within our community. There will be time for Q & A.
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    Wesleyan Bay Area Alumni Listening Session

    Tuesday, December 56-7:30 p.m.
    Home of Sarah Tunik ’92, P’21, ’25 and Dan Oppenheimer ’89, P’21, ‘25 
    Castro Valley, CA

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    Join us for a casual small-group conversation about building alumni engagement in the Bay Area. The focus of the evening will be a structured listening session to assist staff and volunteer leaders as we seek to grow and sustain alumni engagement in the region.

    RSVP by December 4th

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    NYC: Purlie Victorious Performance and Talkback

    Wednesday, December 6
    Music Box Theatre

    7 p.m. curtain

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    Attend a performance of Purlie Victorious with your NYC Wesleyan community! This performance will be followed by a talk back with producer Jeffrey Richards '69 and select cast members.

    Wesleyan's Purlie Victorious ticket block is now sold out, however there are tickets still available for the 7 p.m. performance on Wednesday, December 6. We encourage you to purchase tickets directly through the official Purlie Victorious website and join us for the talkback following the performance. If you choose to do so, please contact Katie Kirtland at kkirtland@wesleyan.edu to let us know that you'll be joining us!

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    Bay Area Holiday Party

    Wednesday, December 6
    6-8 p.m.
    Sens Restaurant
    San Francisco

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    Philanthropy 101: A Guide to Wise Calendar Year End Charitable Giving

    Thursday, December 7
    12–1 p.m. EST
    Virtual Webinar 

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    This one-hour discussion will feature Paul Williamson of TIAA Endowment and Philanthropic Services and will cover:

    - The SECURE ACT 2.0 and using your IRA to fund a Charitable Gift Annuity
    - Tax-wise ways methods of charitable giving
    - Answers to common questions and concerns on how to structure charitable gifts to take advantage of deductions while at the same time, securing life income payments 

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    Los Angeles: The Celebration of Something Big

    Tuesday, January 23
    6–8 p.m.
    Los Angeles
    Please check back soon for details

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    San Francisco: The Celebration of Something Big

    Thursday, January 25
    6–8 p.m.
    San Francisco
    Please check back soon for details

Past Events

Some events are recorded and available for viewing:

Homecoming + Family Weekend 2023

Black Alumni Celebration

Dwight L. Greene Symposium 2022