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Democracy 2024: Campus Events Focus on Upcoming Election
With the upcoming election on Nov. 5, Wesleyan, as part of its Democracy 2024 initiative, has recently hosted events focused on topics such as the upcoming transfer of power, the intersection of religion and politics, and how art can be political. Read the latest pre-election coverage.
October 22, 2024
President Roth in Slate: The Neutral Turn
President Michael S. Roth ’78 made the case for colleges and universities to reject the call for institutional neutrality ahead of this election in a piece for Slate, writing, "as one of the most consequential elections in American history approaches, we must do everything we can to help students work on campaigns and facilitate voting. And we must call out the threats to higher education."
October 23, 2024
Renamed College of Science and Technology Studies Aligns with Growth in the Field
The Science in Society Program has been renamed and elevated to the College of Science and Technology Studies (STS). The new name reflects trends in the field. “We think it offers clarity for faculty and students—it offers a proper alignment with the world outside of Wesleyan,” said Professor of STS and Chair Anthony Hatch.
October 16, 2024
Wes in the News
Working It Out
Lin-Manuel Miranda ’05, actor, librettist, and creator of 2015 musical Hamilton, appeared on comedian Mike Birbiglia’s podcast “Working it Out.” Miranda and Birbiglia discussed the release of Miranda’s new album “Warriors” and the creative process that informed it.
The 19th
John Finn, professor of government, emeritus, has studied and written about sanctuary movements in the United States and he spoke with The 19th for a piece on how the election might affect access to gender-affirming care. Finn said the number of Republicans in Congress will have an impact on former president Donald Trump’s ability to curtail trans rights should he win another term.
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