Comments on: April Visitors

By: Maren Martin

Maren Martin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:37:40 +0000

I like how your book review “Shame About That” draws attention to the types of self-sacrifice and loyalties that can ultimately lead to destruction and death instead of the good (or even just the good feelings) that they may have intended. It reminds me that the feelings of the ultimate fit can be distracting in re-defining an identity that can hopefully include the suffering that it wishes to ignore and forget. Although my connection to Wesleyan is distant, these concerns keep me drawn to its community.

By: Wei-chen Chen

Wei-chen Chen — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:10:08 +0000

I remembered four years ago, our 3rd child daughter and us made the trip to Middletown as a prospective family. We knew of Wes culture and reputation before our visit, and during the visit we were assured by the enthusiastic cashier student we met in cafeteria, the style of lectures given by the faculties, and the displayed of passions and creativities of the community with all social issues and art forms. We felt our daughter belongs here, and she made the right choice. During the past four years, we were not involved with her daily life, but we can witness the even more complete person she is becoming from inside out. Best of all, she is still the same compassionate and lovely person among her family and childhood friends. I truly thank the Wesleyan community for fostering a life long learning opportunities and creating wonderful possibilities as our daughter entering the next phase of her young adult life. Best wishes and expectations to seniors, returning students, and all the incoming students!

By: Howard Grodman

Howard Grodman — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:44:02 +0000

I read that charges at Wesleyan will go up 5% next year. You have more fuel costs, higher salaries, more health costs, this of course makes sense. Unfortuately, all of us experience these higher costs, I envy you the ability to pass them on to students and their parents. To whom do we pass on our higher costs?

By: Lillian Siegel

Lillian Siegel — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:01:15 +0000

President Roth,
You write how we think about what differentiates us from our peer institutions. While I’m sure Wes isn’t the only school to discuss and complicate gender binaries, I do think we try to integrate gender awareness into our social and academic spheres in a consistent manner. I note that twice you mention “young and talented men and women” in your post. When you speak about Wes and attracting prospective students, please consider moving beyond this binary and acknowledging genders in addition to ‘men’ and ‘women.’
Lillian Siegel ‘08