SEM 2008 at Wesleyan

A place to post your thoughts about the conference.

Due to the likelihood of rain on Saturday and wet fields for our Sunday recreation slot, the outdoor recreation session is moving indoors.

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY (OCT. 26) AFTERNOON

12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch for all, served under the tent next to the Usdan Center. People in committees may grab sandwiches to go or come at 1:30pm.

We are pleased to offer the following activities:

1:30pm-2:30pm: Yoga class with Susan Rosati (Fayerweather Dance Studio)

2:30pm-3:30pm Tai chi demo and class with amazing international champion Master Zhang Zhao Xun (Fayerweather Dance studio)

1:45pm-3:15pm: South Indian music concert with B. Balasubrahmaniyan and David Nelson, accompanied by Garrett Field (CFA Cinema). This will replace their concert scheduled for Monday at 12:30pm. All concert pass or $5 ticket admission required.

1:45pm-3:15pm: Ghanaian drumming, song, and dance workshop with Gideon Alorwoyie and David Locke: “Agbadza.” (Crowell Concert Hall)

1:45pm-2:45pm Taiko drumming workshop with Deborah Wong, President , SEM (World Music Hall)

To all who would like to use the Freeman Athletic Center: Meet at the Usdan Center outdoor patio (next to the football field) at 1:30pm and walk over with our student volunteers.

Every day of the conference the Wesleyan African Students Association will be selling quick and healthy breakfast foods in the tent next to the Usdan Center from 8:00am-10:30am and evening snacks in the Usdan 1st floor lobby from 10:00pm to midnight. They are raising funds to support grassroots organizations in Kenya and Zimbabwe.

W e are pleased to announce the menu for the Saturday opening night reception buffet dinner. Four local restaurants will be catering.  Continue Reading »

Parking on campus staff and faculty lots is open Saturday and Sunday, although there will be much congestion on Saturday due to other campus events. Campus and staff lots are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday. On all days (except Sunday, which will be clear) we recommend parking in the student V lot next to the tennis courts on Vine St. (see maps and photo below).

Hotel shuttles will go to Wesleyan 6:15am to 11pm on Friday for the pre-conference. For the conference shuttle schedule see the program.

Map of buildings used for SEM meeting

Map of Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT. Wesleyan University is in the foreground. To the right of the baseball field is the Olin Library. To the left of the field is the Usdan University Center. To the upper left of the Usdan Center is the Center for the Arts complex of buildings. The Connecticut River is in the background. Main Street runs left-right a few blocks in from the river, several blocks away from the campus. Photo courtesy of American Aerials Photos.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING WIRELESS AND PRINTING AT WESLEYAN

As a guest user on Wesleyan University’s private network, you are expected to comply with all applicable laws related to Internet use including, but not limited to, RIAA laws prohibiting illegal file sharing and access to illegal content.  Access to the Internet is monitored and violators will have their privileges revoked.

PLEASE NOTE: IT IS VERY HELPFUL TO RUN WINDOWS UPDATE BEFORE ARRIVING ON CAMPUS AS OUR NETWORK REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE ALL RECENT WINDOWS UPDATES BEFORE GAINING INTERNET ACCESS.

The procedures below will explain how you can connect to Wesleyan’s internet. If you have any problems getting onto Wesleyan’s wireless network, please go to Usdan 110 and see the consultant at the ITS Help Desk (Saturday and Sunday only).  Continue Reading »

We have just learned of a local transportation service that offers van and bus service between the New York airports (JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark) and Wesleyan (Middletown or Cromwell) at an exceptionally inexpensive rate: $65.95 to or from JFK, $75.95 to or from Newark. We understand that they have been in business for over 15 years and we have received a reliable recommendation. Groups of 5 or more can get a reduced rate.

Wisla Express
157 Broad St., New Britain, CT
860-229-7796
wislaexpress@yahoo.com

Please join us for the 2008 FEM@21 Dinner, prepared by a 5-star chef.
Hosted by The Section on the Status of Women and the Gender and Sexualities Taskforce.

At: Tavern at the Amory, Inn at Middletown
When: Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Menu: Pasta bar (your choice of two sauces), pasta topping: chicken and vegetables, salad, dessert, coffee, cold beverage.
Total cost: $25/cash or check only.

RSVP to Eileen Hayes at FEM-SEM@unt.edu by October 15, 2008; limited seating.

Welcome to the Wesleyan University Music Department site for the annual meeting of the Society for Ethnomusicology, Saturday-Tuesday, October 25-28, 2008. There will be a one day preconference on Friday October 24, 2008.

Here you will find information on concerts, workshops, panels, and other events. The items listed under Pages (on the left side of this page) will help you to find your way around this site.

Panels or roundtables that wish to initiate an online discussion before the actual conference may use this site to do so.

Early Note to Travelers: The conference will begin at 8:00 or 8:30am on Saturday (Oct. 25) and end at 12:45pm on Tuesday afternon (Oct. 28).

For any further questions, please contact the Local Arrangements Committee Chair, Eric Charry (echarry@wesleyan.edu).