Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life


Middletown, CT 06459
1-860-685-3145

 

Welcome to the Center for the Study of Public Life.  From here you can explore courses, funding opportunities, and events.

From Our Blog

From Our Blog

On Saturday, March 1st, Wesleyan hosted its inaugural Community Book Fair, celebrating Black Representation in literature and the media. The event welcomed over 40 families and included tabling, read-alouds, a panel on the importance of diverse literature, and exciting giveaways.  Throughout the day, families had the opportunity to meet local Black authors, businesses, and organizations…

Now in its second year, the Jewett Center for Community Participation (JCCP) hosted three Community Campus Days (CCD) during the 2024-25 academic year, each highlighting a unique theme鈥擫egends, Heroes, and Heritage. CCD offers participants a chance to visit Wesleyan鈥檚 campus and take part in hands-on workshops, allowing them to explore new interests, develop skills, and…

The JCCP is hosting this event on Saturday, 3/1 10:00am-3:00pm in  Fayerweather-Beckham Hall to raise awareness about the importance of diversity in children’s literature and media. The event will include tabling authors, vendors, and organizations, workshops, author readings, panels, a drumming circle, and giveaways. There will be offerings for all ages. We invite everyone to…