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.

All Wesleyan alumni events are open to the entire Wesleyan community and all alumni.

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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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    Virtual: Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts

    Thursday, February 5
    12–12:45 p.m.
    Zoom

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    This year, all reunion classes selected Financial Aid as their class fundraising priority. In recognition of this shared commitment, please join us for a webinar featuring a conversation with Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez '96, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Wesleyan University and Christine Pina '91, Chief Advancement Officer at Miss Porter's School and Wesleyan Former Trustee.

    During this conversation, Dean Gonzalez will share how reunion gifts designated for current-use financial aid go to work immediately–directly supporting today's students and expanding access to a Wesleyan education. Advance registration is required.
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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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    Out & Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series

    Feb 21, 26, and 28th

    Join Out & Proudly NESCAC for a series of unique winter events, including exhibit tours and panel presentations. 

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    Locations and times
    NYC - The New York Historical 12:45 p.m.
    Washington DC - Library of Congress 4:00 p.m.
    Boston - QT Library 2:00 p.m.
    San Francisco - San Francisco GLBT Historical Society 2:00 p.m.
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    Virtual: Reunion Happy Hours

    Week of February 23, 2026

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    Atlanta: Spirits Concert and Reception 2026

    Sunday, March 8
    4 - 5:30 p.m.
    The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m.

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    NYC: 5th Reunion Reception

    Thursday, March 12
    6–8 p.m.
    Upper East Side neighborhood in Manhattan

    Hosted at the home of Strauss Zelnick '79 and Wendy Belzberg. The address will be provided to registrants closer to the event.

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    The Annual Nagler Lecture in NYC

    Wednesday, March 18
    6-8 p.m.

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

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    Virtual: All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge

    Monday, March 23
    7–8 p.m. ET

    Get ready to test your Wesleyan knowledge to see which class comes out on top! During the event you will also hear important announcements regarding Reunion registration and connect with old and new friends!

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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 and Hannah Drier ’08

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

    Venue details to be announced

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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.

    Venue details to be announced

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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.

    Venue details to be announced

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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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