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Athenaeum Events


Career Development Program

First Generation Celebration
Thursday, November 6, 2025

VWU will host several events that support first-generation students. On November 6 at 11 a.m. there will be a "gratitude wall" in the Harbor Grill of the Jane P. Batten Student Center and a workshop hosted by VCIC, "Belonging for First Generation Students," in The Athenaeum in Hofheimer Library. On November 10 at 11 a.m., there will be a "sidewalk chalk and pins" event in the Harbor Grill and a networking event beginning at 3:30, followed by First Generation Speaker: Alumnus Hon. Chris Taylor '06, former Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Beach City Council member, in the Pearce Suite of the Jane P. Batten Student Center. 

First Generation Celebration
Monday, November 10, 2025

VWU will host several events that support first-generation students. On November 6 at 11 a.m. there will be a "gratitude wall" in the Harbor Grill of the Jane P. Batten Student Center and a workshop hosted by VCIC, "Belonging for First Generation Students," in The Athenaeum in Hofheimer Library. On November 10 at 11 a.m., there will be a "sidewalk chalk and pins" event in the Harbor Grill and a networking event beginning at 3:30, followed by First Generation Speaker: Alumnus Hon. Chris Taylor '06, former Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Beach City Council member, in the Pearce Suite of the Jane P. Batten Student Center. 

Business Careers Expo & Networking Event
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

On Tuesday, November 18 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the Jane Batten Student Center there will be a dynamic career networking event focused on business-related opportunities across industries. This event is designed to connect VWU students and alumni with employers offering internships, volunteer roles, and career positions in fields such as business management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you're a student exploring career paths, an alum looking to reconnect, or an employer seeking fresh talent—this is your opportunity to make meaningful connections. Open to all majors and class years!


Wesleyan Engaged

First Generation Celebration
Thursday, November 6, 2025

VWU will host several events that support first-generation students. On November 6 at 11 a.m. there will be a "gratitude wall" in the Harbor Grill of the Jane P. Batten Student Center and a workshop hosted by VCIC, "Belonging for First Generation Students," in The Athenaeum in Hofheimer Library. On November 10 at 11 a.m., there will be a "sidewalk chalk and pins" event in the Harbor Grill and a networking event beginning at 3:30, followed by First Generation Speaker: Alumnus Hon. Chris Taylor '06, former Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Beach City Council member, in the Pearce Suite of the Jane P. Batten Student Center. 

First Generation Celebration
Monday, November 10, 2025

VWU will host several events that support first-generation students. On November 6 at 11 a.m. there will be a "gratitude wall" in the Harbor Grill of the Jane P. Batten Student Center and a workshop hosted by VCIC, "Belonging for First Generation Students," in The Athenaeum in Hofheimer Library. On November 10 at 11 a.m., there will be a "sidewalk chalk and pins" event in the Harbor Grill and a networking event beginning at 3:30, followed by First Generation Speaker: Alumnus Hon. Chris Taylor '06, former Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Beach City Council member, in the Pearce Suite of the Jane P. Batten Student Center.