LEGO Career Trek, Enfield, CT

The Gordon Career Center is offering an off-campus career trek opportunity to LEGO in Enfield, CT on Friday, November 15, 11:30am-4:30pm. Students will meet with Wesleyan alumni at LEGO such as Jordan Schildhaus ’15 and Ethan Sack ’97 as well as other LEGO staff to learn about the various roles in one of the most well-known toy production organizations in the world.

Space is limited to 13 students. If more than 13 applications are received, students who completed the application in full will be selected at the end of the application window by random lottery. If you are not selected, you will be put on a waitlist and will be notified if spots open up.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, October 31, 11:59 pm 

Career Trek details and simple application:

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/388803/share_preview

Winter Session 2020 Important Information

Wesleyan Winter Session will run January 7-22, 2020. Students have the opportunity to return to campus early over winter break and complete a full-credit course in a two-week intensive format. Financial aid applications are open in portal and close October 25 at 2pm.  Registration will be open November 1- December 13 at Noon.  Visit Wesleyan.edu/wintersession, call 860-685-2005, or email winter@wesleyan.edu for more information.

“Understanding Credit” Workshop 10/15

On Tuesday, October 15th, at 12pm, in Usdan 108 the Financial Aid Office is hosting a workshop on  “Understanding Credit.” Guest speaker Christopher Earnshaw from Sallie Mae will explore how credit ratings are assessed, what information goes into your credit report, how to effectively build and manage your credit, and how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft.   Bring your lunch and discover the tools and knowledge that will help you build a stable financial future.

Panel on Careers in Sustainability 10/4

The Career Center and Sustainability Office are hosting a Sustainability career panel on Friday, October 4th, 2-4:30pm.

Join us to hear how Wesleyan alumni have used their liberal education to pursue various careers in the sustainability sector. Panelists will describe their unique career trajectories in environmental planning, public policy, program management and communications. A networking mixer with our Wes alumni panelist will follow after the Q&A discussion. Co-organized by Sustainability Office and Gordon Career Center. Food will be provided.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP through Handshake.