Tag Archives: student forums

Clothing Sale in Exley for NGOs

[ May 9, 2010; 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. ] From Nina Sheth and Rithi Mathias ‘10:
The student forum “NGOs in the Developing World: Sustainability and Successes” is having a clothing sale in Exley right now.

Come help benefit Amcha Ghar, an Indian non-profit safe house/orphanage for female children of sex workers and orphans in Mumbai.

For $5 you can get three t-shirts, two pairs of pants, [...]

Student Forum Info Meeting: NGOs in the Developing World

[ February 1, 2010; 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] Looking for a last class? Interested in how local NGOs operate abroad? Take our student forum on NGOs in the Developing World: Sustainability and Successes.

The focus of this forum will be on the obstacles, successes and long-term sustainability of international and domestic NGOs. One of the components of the forum will be a fundraiser [...]

Contemporary Radical Jewish Thought – Interest Meeting

[ January 24, 2010; 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ] From Emily Hoffman ‘10:
Adina Teibloom ‘10, Micah Weiss ‘10, Emily Hoffman ‘10, and Maddie Neufeld ‘12 willbe leading the Contemporary Radical Jewish Thought student forum this semester. This class is meant to provide a space for students of any or no religious background to engage in learning and conversation about the most recent trends in [...]

Student Forum: Contemporary Radical Jewish Thought

Adina Teibloom ‘10 writes:
This is a student forum I will be organizing for the spring.  The syllabus has been used at Wes before with great success.  We will wade through the complexities of Judaism in connection to feminism, race and whiteness, Zionism, Queer studies, current radical movements within Judaism and many other topics.  There will [...]

Student Forum: Mixed Heritage/Multiracial Identity in Contemporary America

[ September 21, 2009; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] From Alicia Castagno ‘12:
This Fall ‘09 semester, we (Alicia Castagno and Rachel Cross ‘12) will be facilitating a forum on multiracial identity and are looking for prospective students!

The forum will explore the American “mixed experience”, specifically through the study of mixed heritage/multiracial child identity formation, multiracial history, treatment of multiracial individuals [...]

Sign up for student forums!

Since they’re not advertised through Wesmaps, it can be tough to find good information about student forums.
Jason Bitterman ‘10 sends in some info about his upcoming student forum, “Comics as a Language:”
Interested in reading and discussing comics? Sign up for the comics student forum this semester!
We will be looking into a variety of comics, including [...]

Sign up for student forums!

Since they’re not advertised through Wesmaps, it can be tough to find good information about student forums.
Jason Bitterman ‘10 sends in some info about his upcoming student forum, “Comics as a Language:”
Interested in reading and discussing comics? Sign up for the comics student forum this semester!
We will be looking into a variety of comics, including [...]

Student Forum: Volunteerism in India

If you’re looking for some extra credits this semester and are interested in social change, check out this student forum:
Dynamics of Volunteerism and Social Change in IndiaSpring 2009, 1-Credit Student Forum, Reli 420
Course Description: This forum studies the ever-increasing phenomenon of international volunteers in India, within the larger context [...]

Student Forum: Volunteerism in India

If you’re looking for some extra credits this semester and are interested in social change, check out this student forum:
Dynamics of Volunteerism and Social Change in IndiaSpring 2009, 1-Credit Student Forum, Reli 420
Course Description: This forum studies the ever-increasing phenomenon of international volunteers in India, within the larger context [...]

Rap Manager to Speak at Student Forum

Daniel Weisman, manager of rapper Wale, is coming to speak to the Hip-Hop Student Forum tomorrow about the music industry, Wale, etc. Show up if you’ve got questions or want to hear him speak.Date: Wednesday, September 24thTime: 6:30 pmPlace: Fisk 210
[edit 9:41, replaced pic of Wale with one of Weisman]

Rap Manager to Speak at Student Forum

Daniel Weisman, manager of rapper Wale, is coming to speak to the Hip-Hop Student Forum tomorrow about the music industry, Wale, etc. Show up if you’ve got questions or want to hear him speak.Date: Wednesday, September 24thTime: 6:30 pmPlace: Fisk 210
[edit 9:41, replaced pic of Wale with one of Weisman]

Eat food, get academic credit… hooray!

Tressa Eaton ‘09 writes:
Study food, make food, and eat food. And get a full course credit while doing it!
In this forum, we will learn about food growers and producers in Connecticut. We will take weekly field trips to visit farms, dairies, restaurants, bakeries, and factories to develop an understanding and appreciation of Connecticut-made foods and [...]

Eat food, get academic credit… hooray!

Tressa Eaton ‘09 writes:
Study food, make food, and eat food. And get a full course credit while doing it!
In this forum, we will learn about food growers and producers in Connecticut. We will take weekly field trips to visit farms, dairies, restaurants, bakeries, and factories to develop an understanding and appreciation of Connecticut-made foods and [...]

Hip-Hop Student Forum

Student forums are open for the fall semester. Check this one out if you’re into hip-hop and looking for another credit:
Love hip-hop? Need an extra credit?Take the Hip-Hop student forum, Wednesdays from 6-9 pm.…email epodborits@wes if interested

Hip-Hop Student Forum

Student forums are open for the fall semester. Check this one out if you’re into hip-hop and looking for another credit:
Love hip-hop? Need an extra credit?Take the Hip-Hop student forum, Wednesdays from 6-9 pm.…email epodborits@wes if interested