September 8, 2016
Former Wesleyan football player sentenced to home confinement for selling drugs to teammates
Ryan Welch, former defensive back for the Wesleyan University football team, was sentenced in federal court to six months of home confinement as well as three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. Welch pled guilty in March of this year to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance after he was found to have distributed recreational hallucinogenic drugs to a number of his teammates. He is no longer enrolled at the University and the school has not commented on whether or not disciplinary action will be taken against the players who purchased drugs from Welch.
Tufts Labor Coalition stages rally to support janitor contract negotiations
At Tufts University’s Matriculation Day, the Tufts Labor Coalition held a rally to raise awareness throughout the college community of their advocacy for improved compensation and working conditions for the school’s janitorial staff. Members of the Coalition read a list of their demands for the upcoming contract negotiations taking place this month between Tufts University and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509. Part-time workers’ rights were prominently featured, as the ratio of part-to-full-time staff has shifted greatly since the last contract was created. Members of the janitorial staff joined students in conducting outreach to new students and their families about their cause.
Connecticut College announces partnership with Ghanian university
Connecticut College has announced a partnership with Ashesi University College in Berekuso, Ghana. This partnership is meant to increase international education and collaborative research opportunities for students at both schools. Programs in the works include exchange programs for both undergraduate students and faculty members as well as joint research and teaching programs. A key component of this partnership is the opportunity for students from both schools to learn from Connecticut College faculty while studying on the Ashesi campus. Finally, both institutions are excited to see how they can best utilize online learning and teaching tools to expand the scope of their partnership.