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 Meet the ORSL WILD Interns!

The WILD interns spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing the campus environment for students of any, all, and no faith backgrounds and assist the department with programs and events related to interfaith literacy and diversity.

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    Mia Shenkman

    Class:

    2026

     

    Home State:

    Virgina

     

    Major/Minor:

    Prospective Psychology and Religion

     

    Spiritual Orientation:

    I grew up and currently identify as a reform Jew!

     

    What excites you about working at the ORSL:

    Engaging more deeply with the Wesleyan student body and learning about how spirituality, community, and ritual play in the ever so complicated and chaotic life of a college student!

     

    Fun Fact:

    I am learning how to DJ :)

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    Rex Beaver 

    Class:

    2026

     

    Home State:

    New Jersey

     

    Major/Minor:

    CEAS and Biology

     

    Spiritual Orientation:
    I am a practicing Protestant Christian

     

    What excites you about working at the ORSL:
    I am excited for the chance to create community communication on campus, between people of every faith and those of no faith as well.

    Fun Fact:

    I love to hike in my free time!

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    Liam Farrell

    Class:

    2026

     

    Home State:

    Maine

     

    Major/Minor:

    CSS

     

    Spiritual Orientation:

    Raised Catholic, presently exploring. 

     

    What excites you about working at the ORSL:

    Finding and connecting commonalities while appreciating the differences of the broader Wesleyan community.

     

    Fun fact:

    I am an avid pond hockey player.