Two Wesley College students, Olivia Hampton (biology) and Gabriel Fernandez-Bueno (biological chemistry) presented their undergraduate research at the 7th Annual NASA-Delaware Space Grant Consortium (NASA-DESGC) Conference at the University of Delaware on April 12. Both students were 2012-2013NASA DESGC Undergraduate Tuition Award recipients and earned certificates of merit for their research at the conference. In addition, the research poster also received an American Chemical...[more]
Wesley College Professor of Political Science Dr. Tony Armstrong was featured in a News Journal article about random acts of kindness, which was originally published on April 15, 2013. The article detailed Armstrong's teaching of well-being courses and highlighted his upcoming book "Educating Angels," due out in the fall. In the book, Armstrong emphasizes the importance of teaching children in a way that "touches their heart."
The Wesley College Athletic Department, as well as President Dr. William N. Johnston and Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Raymond Phillips, honored 122 student-athletes for National Student-Athlete Day on Saturday, April 6. The student-athletes honored all recorded at least a 3.0 grade-point-average inthe fall semester or have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA during their academic career. Listed below are the students that earned that honor. BaseballAdam DarlingMatt...[more]
Wesley College recognized the following faculty and staff members for their years of service during a luncheon held at the Annie Jump Cannon House on April 8. The event was hosted by Wesley College President Dr. William N. Johnston and his wife Susan Johnston. Combining last year and this year’s honorees, the names in bold indicate that the faculty/staff member reached their milestone in 2012. 5 Years Dr. Jack Barnhardt Maureen Barry Walt Beaupre Martha Boyd Dr. Kraiwinee Bunyaratavej Jason...[more]
The Wesley College Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society, a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, held an induction ceremony on April 7. The inductees were determined by the business faculty officers’ nominating committee of Sigma Beta Delta, within the MBNA School of Business and Accounting at Wesley based on character, academic excellence, and showing promise for future achievements. To be considered for the honor society, the students must...[more]
Wesley College students have completed eight undergraduate chemistry research projects during the past year. Three earned recognition at the 245th National American Chemistry Society (ACS) Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans, LA, from April 7-11. Mentored by Wesley Professor of Chemistry Dr. Malcolm J. D'Souza, eleven students; Gabriel Fernandez-Bueno (biological chemistry), Catherine Gross (biological chemistry), Jasbir Deol (biological chemistry), Kyle Gillespie...[more]
Five Wesley College students, under the direction of Wesley Professor of Chemistry Dr. Malcolm J. D’Souza, co-authored published research entitled: “Kinetic Studies that Evaluate the Solvolytic Mechanisms of Allyl and Vinyl Chloroformate Esters.” D'Souza is the principal author on the manuscript (http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/4/7286) that appeared in the peer-reviewed “International Journal of Molecular Sciences.” Aaron Givens (Biological Chemistry - 2013), Peter Lorchak (Nursing...[more]
Wesley College's annual Scholars Day will be held on Thursday, April 18. Scholars Day is an opportunity for students to present research on a given topic via oral presentation, poster presentation, performance, or photography exhibits. The presentations take place around the campus from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be no classes from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. due to the events. At the conclusion of the presentations, there will be a reception for participating students, their family/friends, and...[more]
Wesley’s Summer Advantage program registration is now available with double the summer course offerings previously offered. It will provide a chance for students to stay on track and for some to get ahead of graduation requirements in a format that is both efficient and economical. Wesley is offering three different formats beginning in May that include three week, nine week and 12 week classes of core courses and upper division electives. The courses are attractive financially with the...[more]
Wesley Professors Victor Greto and Dr. Angela D’Antonio's presentation at NASPA conference in Orlando is featured in Inside Higher Ed magazine. The presentation explored the relationship between technology and the mental well-being of students using social media. Wesley students were surveyed as part of the research for the presentation.