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2024-2025 Political Engagement Fund

Apply today! 2024-2025 Political Engagement FundAbout the Political Engagement Fund Wesleyan University has a long history of supporting student civic engagement and recognizes this moment’s unique opportunity for liberal learning through engagement with the public sphere.  We are pleased to welcome applications for the Political Engagement Fund’s fall 2024 cycle through September 27, 2024 (11:59pm)…

From the Diploma to the Ballot Initiative

Learn about our non-partisan voter registration initiative to get more young people registered and connected to the political process! At the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, our mission is to cultivate a dynamic community committed to the exploration, understanding, and advancement of public life. We embrace civic engagement as a core value,…

Seeking Nominations for the Morgenstern-Clarren Awards for Social Justice and Employee Recognition!

Nominations for the Morgenstern-Clarren Awards for Social Justice and Employee Recognition! The Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ‘03 Social Justice Award and the Peter Morgenstern-Clarren ’03 Employee Recognition Award were created in memory of Peter Morgenstern-Clarren, who pursued social justice while a student at Wesleyan.  His activism included securing benefits for Wesleyan custodial staff, participating in the United Student and Labor Action…
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