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Ricci PhD ’14 Awarded Congressional Fellowship
(by Christine Foster) James Ricci PhD `14 was awarded a 2018-2019 Congressional Fellowship. The program is administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in conjunction with The American Mathematical Society. During this year-long fellowship, Ricci will be paired with either a member of Congress or a congressional committee. Fellows work as special legislative…
Tyner ’13 Named Fulbright National Geographic Storytelling Fellow
William Tyner ’13 was awarded a Fulbright National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship —one of only five of such grants awarded each year The fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the National Geographic Society and is a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. It provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to…
Art by 4 Alumni Featured in Popular Michael Jackson Exhibit
Artistic creations by four Wesleyan alumni are displayed as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s landmark exhibit, Michael Jackson on the Wall. The contemporary art exhibition, which closes on Oct. 21, explores the influence of pop-music icon Michael Jackson and spans several generations of artists across all media. The exhibition opened to coincide with what…Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board: Chris Kontopidis '10
Recovering is a short thriller about a young queer protagonist who shifts bodies, discovering loss and healing in the aftermath of long term traumatic events. This is an independent film written by a Wesleyan graduate working in the film industry in Atlanta. Please check it out. Thanks. Read MoreBulletin Board: Mark Fuller '70
I have recently published my first book entitled "Birds of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley". I was the photographer for the book and Rebecca Weiss is the author of the text. This book was inspired by many years of birding in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado and around the world.Bulletin Board: Larry Jones '71
Larry A. Jones, MD and Audrey R. Jones, penned FALLING THROUGH THE CEILING, a compelling chronicle of a family living with the challenges of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). From ‘Suffering in Silence’ to ‘Frustration and Resilience’, Audrey and Larry are unabashedly candid about the struggles this upwardly mobile, middle-class family of African descent endured. Discussion and/or acknowledgement of ADHD in African American families has historically been the enemy with and among us. The self-imposed stigma of having ADHD loomed large. Considering this, Audrey and Larry, due to experience in and exposure to the disorder, provide a blueprint for elucidating causes and effects of the ‘fall’ and ever-increasing possibilities through diagnosis and treatment. "FALLING THROUGH THE CEILING:Our ADHD Family Memoir" is available on Amazon.com and at ENABLETABLES.COM Read MoreBulletin Board: Rachel Tretter '12
Audrée Anid '12 & Rachel Tretter '12 have launched RATA Projects, a curatorial initiative designed to give emerging artists a voice in the competitive arts landscape of New York City. Their inaugural exhibition, 'Skip/Salvage' will be on view at 131 Chrystie Street from July 25 - August 18, 2018. There will be an opening reception held on July 25 from 6 to 10 pm. Read MorePost to Bulletin
