An Open Letter to President Roth

Happy Birthday!

Our distinguished president, professor, and alumnus may be turning 53 today, but he doesn’t look a day past 30:

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Here’s a brief collection of links pertinent to the study and celebration of all things Roth:

• Roth on Wesleyan: Roth’s blog on his experiences as Wes president; includes this recent, little-noticed April Fools gem.
• Michael S. Roth Wiki Page: A whopping five paragraphs! Detailed and dense.
• Archived Huff Post Musings: How the hell does he have time for all this? Personal favorites include his thoughts on the Obama/Notre Dame commencement controversy and powerful response to Maine voters’ rejection of gay marriage.
• Hypothetical College Admission Essay: A poignant and moving response to the prompt: “Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.” Well worth reading.
• Argus Interview: Roth reflects on his first two years as president.
• Roth’s College Years—Uncovered: Fascinating Argus article detailing Roth’s college years from the perspectives of those who knew him way back when . . .
• BOMB Magazine Interview: Fall 2000 issue (pre-Wes presidency); Roth discusses his scholarly interests and experiences in staggering depth.
• Roth Through the Ages: Ampersanders Ben Soloway and Piers Gelly (both ’13) trace the sprawling timeline of President Roth’s life.