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Apply to Work with a Thesis Mentor!

Ford Fellow Gabe Borelli writes in for all you senior thesis writers like me who are floundering about having to turn in 20 pages of something to my department next week:

Starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by your senior thesis? You’ve been researching for months, collecting information, and structuring your thoughts, but soon you actually have to start writing the thesis. Really soon. As in this weekend. After brunch. But don’t panic! You still have plenty of time to write an honors-worthy manuscript, as long as you get started soon and stay organized. The other big favor you can do for yourself? Sign up for a thesis mentor.

Your thesis mentor will work with you throughout the spring semester, meeting with you regularly to discuss any and all aspects of your thesis. Your mentor can discuss ideas with you to help structure your argument, look over that one chapter that isn’t clicking, and even read through your whole thesis before you turn it in (something your advisor might not do!). It’s incredibly beneficial to partner with someone who can keep you on task and track the development of your thesis over time.

To apply for a thesis mentor, fill out the application form HERE by Monday, December 5th at 8:00 a.m. Please note that this is a popular program and while we do our best to help everyone, we might not have the resources available to pair every applicant with a mentor. Therefore, we suggest you both apply early and make a good case in your application for why you would like to work with a mentor!

If you have any questions about the thesis mentor program, please contact Professor Meg Furniss Weisberg at mweisberg[at]wesleyan[dot]edu or Ford Fellow Gabe Borelli at writingworks[at]wesleyan[dot]edu.

Application Deadline: Monday, December 5 at 8 AM

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Drive Manny Drive Auditions (Senior Thesis Film)

drive-manny-drive-poster The inimitable Ben Goldberg ’17 writes in for all u actors:

Come audition for Matt Shelley-Reade‘s senior thesis film DRIVE MANNY DRIVE

An uninspired voyeur stuck in suburbia. A driver’s test instructor out to get him. An overzealous father. And a sports car just waiting for him to pass his test. What would it look if you couldn’t pass your driver’s test to save the life of you and what if you had the same instructor every time? This short film tells a coming of age story of a young boy facing his own anxiety.

DATES & TIMES:
WEDNESDAY, 9/28: 5pm-7pm in Usdan 110
FRIDAY, 9/30: 3pm-4pm in Boger 112
Sign up for an audition time HERE.

You don’t need to prepare anything for the audition, just bring yourself! We’ll have sides for people to read. Walk-ins are also welcome! If you can’t make one of these times but are still interested in auditioning, please send us a message on FB (or email mshelleyread[at]wesleyan[dot]edu) to set up a different time for an audition.

Dates: Wednesday, September 28 and Friday, September 30
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Senior Thesis/Essay Writing Boot Camp

This has a registration form that is DUE TOMORROW so if you’re interested, please read this message from Ford Fellow Elana Rosenthal ‘GRAD:

Seniors! Panicking over your thesis yet? Come to the free Senior Thesis/Essay Writing Boot Camp over spring break! Any senior working on a capstone project is welcome to a comfortable, congenial space where you can really focus on your writing for a day.

The boot camp will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Daniel Family Commons. There will be:

FREE food: breakfast, lunch, snacks, and caffeine

A quiet area for writing in structured time intervals

Optional relaxation breaks including yoga, meditation, crafts, and games

Space for collaborative proofreading

If you’d like to attend, just fill out this quick registration form by March 1st, WHICH IS TOMORROW.

If you have any questions, contact Professor Meg Furniss Weisberg at mweisberg[at]wesleyan[dot]edu.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 1

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Apply to Work with a Thesis Mentor

From Ford Fellow Elana Rosenthal ’15:

Starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by your senior thesis? You’ve been researching for months, collecting information, and structuring your thoughts, but soon you actually have to start writing the thesis. Really soon. As in this weekend. After brunch. But don’t panic! You still have plenty of time to write an honors-worthy manuscript, as long as you get started soon and stay organized. The other big favor you can do for yourself? Sign up for a thesis mentor.

Your thesis mentor will work with you throughout the spring semester, meeting with you regularly to discuss any and all aspects of your thesis. Your mentor can discuss ideas with you to help structure your argument, look over that one chapter that isn’t clicking, and even read through your whole thesis before you turn it in (something your advisor might not do!). It’s incredibly beneficial to partner with someone who can keep you on task and track the development of your thesis over time.

To apply for a thesis mentor, fill out the application form by Monday, November 30, at 5 p.m. Please note that this is a very popular program and while we do our best to help everyone, we will likely not have the resources available to pair every applicant with a mentor. Therefore, we suggest you both apply early and make a good case in your application for why you would like to work with a mentor!

If you have any questions about the thesis mentor program, please direct them to Professor Anne Greene at agreene(at)wesleyan(dot)edu, or to Ford Fellow Elana Rosenthal ’15 at writingworks(at)wesleyan(dot)edu.

Deadline: Monday, November 30 at 5 PM

APPLY HERE

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Audition For Layla

From Alexandra White ’16:

Are you a ballet dancer? Have you always wanted to show off your moves on the big screen? Well now is your chance to shine! Audition for Atiya Walcott’s senior thesis film Layla this Wednesday, October 21st.

Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 4:15 – 5:45 PM
Place: Usdan Room 110

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Audition For Frozen Flowers

From Alexandra White ’16:

Have you always wanted to be a movie star? Have you always wanted to play a 25 year old charming, sociopath? Well now is your chance! Audition for Ariana Nasseri‘s senior thesis Frozen Flowers this Wednesday, September 30th from 8:30-10:30 pm in Usdan 108.

Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 8:30-10:30 PM
Place: Usdan 108

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Reception – Thesis Art Exhibition

From the CFA staff:

Zilkha Gallery showcases the work of the Class of 2015’s thesis students in the Department of Art and Art History’s Art Studio Program. Each student is invited to select a single work from their Senior Thesis Exhibition for this year-end showcase of drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and architecture curated by Professor of Art Tula Telfair. Co-sponsored by University Relations.

Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 2-4 PM
Place: Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery

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Reception – Senior Thesis Exhibition: Week Four

Writing to us from the CFA, Andrew Chatfield invites you to come view student artwork:

View the talents of seniors Dandara Catete ’15, Sarah Esocoff ’15, Katherine Du ’15, Virgil B/G Taylor ’15, and Sarah Koppelkam ’15 in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History, on display from Tuesday, April 14 through Sunday, April 19, 2015.

Date: Reception is Wednesday, April 15th; art will be on display Tuesday April 14th – Sunday April 19th
Time: Reception begins 4:00pm Wednesday
Place: Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery

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Last night for STARFALL, A Senior Directing Thesis

Tonight is your last night to see this show!

You know that one time you made eye contact with that singer in that band you like and for a second you thought ze was the one? What if ze really was?

Tickets are free but get on our list ASAP because capacity is limited!
We’ll be in Usdan (NOT the box office!) from 11 AM-2 PM, Saturday 2.28

Date: Today, Saturday February 28
Time: 9 PM
Place: 92 Theater

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Apply to Work with a Thesis Mentor

From Savannah Whiting ’13 and Taylor Steele ’14:

Starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by your senior thesis? You’ve been researching for months, collecting information and structuringyour thoughts, but soon you actually have to start writing the thesis.And when I say soon, I mean really soon. As in this weekend (after brunch). But don’t panic! You still have plenty of time to write an honors-worthy manuscript, as long as you get started soon and stay organized. The other big favor you can do for yourself? Sign up for a thesis mentor.

Your thesis mentor will work with you throughout the spring semester, meeting as regularly as you’d like to discuss any and all aspects of your thesis. Your mentor can discuss ideas with you to help structure your argument, look over that one chapter that isn’t clicking, and even read through your whole thesis before you turn it in (something your advisor might not do!). It’s incredibly beneficial to partner with someone who can keep you on task and track the development of your thesis over time.

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