Join us for this special weekend!
Join the Wesleyan Latine Alumni Network on November 1-3 for a weekend of Historia, Unity, y comunidad. Connect with current Wesleyan latine students, reconnect with fellow alumni, and enjoy a celebratory weekend of all things latine and Wesleyan! Online registration closed October 24, but it's not too late to join us. During the weekend by the Welcome + Giving Center (Office of Admission) to check-in. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Weekend Schedule
More events and details are in the works! Dates and times listed below are subject to change.
Homecoming + Family Weekend Welcome Table
Open Friday, 9:30 a.m. –8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Office of Admission, Stewart M. Reid House
All attendees should stop by to pick up your nametags, meal tickets, and weekend packets.
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A Conversation with Glenn Ligon '82, Hon. '12
4:30-5:30 p.m.
The Forum, Frank Center for Public Affairs More on a Conversation with Glenn LigonIn conjunction with “Reading Signs: Jasper Johns and Glenn Ligon in Print” (an exhibition on view at the Pruzan Art Center), Claire Grace, Associate Professor of Art History, and artist Glenn Ligon will discuss forms of opacity, history, legibility, and reversal at stake in Ligon’s work, as well as the dialogues it stages with an earlier generation of artists, including Jasper Johns. -
Latine Alumni and Latin American Student Organization Celebration Dinner
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Russell House
Join the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and the Wesleyan Latine Alumni Network (WesLan) for a dinner and great conversation with alums and students. Be sure to register for this dinner within the Homecoming + Family Weekend registration form. Space is limited. This meal is at capacity, if you have not registered for a ticket you're welcome to drop in for conversation and mingling.
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Wesleyan Latine Alumni "Human Library" + Continental Breakfast
9–10:30 a.m.
More on the "Human Library" + Continental Breakfast
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan University CenterJoin us for a Continental Breakfast & Human Library where alumni share their unique stories in informal, small-group conversations. Enjoy a relaxed meal while connecting with alums from diverse backgrounds, gaining insights and inspiration through personal narratives. -
32nd Annual Dwight L. Greene Symposium: “Latine Voters and Their Role in Shaping the 2024 Presidential Election”
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
More on the 32nd Annual Dwight L. Greene Symposium
Memorial ChapelThis timely conversation will explore key issues such as voter turnout patterns, the impact of economic and social issues on the Latine electorate, and the influence of Spanish-language and social media on political engagement.
Now entering its 32nd year, the Dwight L. Greene Symposium honors Dwight L. Greene '70 as a memorial and tribute to his life and work as a professor of law, mentor and friend. Each year, presenters are selected from among Wesleyan's alumni, faculty, and friends who have distinguished themselves in their professions, to share on topics of importance for Black alumni, alumni of color, and the Wesleyan community at large.
This symposium provides an opportunity to hear from a diverse set of voices while facilitating networking and reconnecting with members of the Wesleyan community. with each other and ensures that diversity remains an important part of the Wesleyan experience.This year’s featured speakers are Maria Santana Guadalupe ’98, a New York-based anchor and correspondent for CNN En Español, Charlotte Castillo ’94, co-chair of Wesleyan’s Latine Alumni Network and Managing Director of Poderistas, an organization that expertly leverages modern media platforms and in-culture content to empower Latinas and drive civic engagement, Diego Ibarguen ’97, Senior Counsel in The Hearst Corporation Office of General Counsel, specializing in First Amendment and Media Law issues, and Jose Enrique Calvo Elhuage ’14, an independent political consultant working in electoral campaign plans. Lucria Ortiz ’97, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Opportunity Network, a national college and career access organization, will moderate.
Historically sponsored by the Black Alumni Council and Alumni of Color Council, the symposium serves as a long-standing campus tradition and a time to reflect on where we were, where we are, and most importantly…where we are headed. -
Latine Alumni Celebration Lunch
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan University CenterPlease register for this lunch within the Homecoming + Family Weekend registration form. Space is limited.
Tickets: $10 per person. Purchase tickets when you register before October 21. A limited number of meals may be available on-site at the Usdan Univeristy Center cashier during lunch (second floor).
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Alumni of Color Football Watch Party
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan University Center More on the Watch PartyJoin us for a relaxing gathering with complimentary beer, wine, and snacks. Visit with friends and enjoy a great view of the game from the balcony. -
WESeminar: Creating Community At the Intersection of Black Identity
3-4 p.m.
Vanguard Lounge, Center for African American Studies
Hosted by the Black Alumni Council More on Creating Community At the Intersection of Black IdentityJoin the Black Alumni Council in highlighting the importance of finding community, not just in college but also in the workplace and beyond— with an emphasis of doing so in predominantly white spaces. Alumni will reflect on how the support systems and relationships they built at WES translated into their professional lives, and what it means to "sit together" in corporate, medical, legal, educational, or creative spaces. Current Black students will share their experiences on campus (or from their lives more broadly). Panelists will explore and discuss ways in which they have pursued (or would like to pursue) creating social spaces for Black folks in predominantly white environments that effectively encourage mutual support, a sense of belonging, empowerment and that increase each other's chances for success.
SESSION MODERATOR:
Dr. Beverly Tatum '75, Hon'15, P'04 ; book author and former President of Spelman College
PANELISTS:
Dr. Judith Absalon '90
Bill Boulware ’71
Kyla Danquah '25
Amari Fontes '26
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Closing Brunch
10–11:30 a.m.
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan University Center
From seasonal, locally-grown fruit to made-to-order waffles piled high with delicious toppings, there will be something for everyone. Advance registration required.
Please register for brunch within the Homecoming + Family Weekend registration form.
$10 per person
Save the Dates: Future Alumni of Color Celebrations
Wesleyan Asian Pacific American Alumni: October 24–26, 2025
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ACCOMMODATIONS
We have secured at group rate at the Sheraton Hartford South for $149/night. Please use the Wesleyan Latine Alumni Weekend Hotel link when booking your reservation. The last day to book your reservation at the group rate is October 1, 2024.
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