Wesleyan College Division of Student Affairs

MacSpeaks Intersectionality was a life-changing experience!

For those who were unable to attend, spend some time learning more about the people of Macon. Experience the evening here:

MACspeaks: Intersectionality A Ted Talk Style event in Macon, Georgia on Intersectionality featuring the voices of Macon.

Power Of The Pack: Women Who Support Women Are More Successful We need to reverse the stereotype that women don’t support other women. There is research that shows women in particular benefit from collaboration over competition. Here is advice from women leaders on how to find and cultivate a close network of female professionals.

Georgia mom pushes for defibrillators on campuses after death of her son After the death of a loved one, a Georgia family is on a mission to bring more defibrillators to campuses.

Remember: Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day: To ESPLOST, or not to ESPLOST? Cast your ballot. You can vote until 7pm.

NEED something FUN to do tonight????

Come check out our brand new basketball team in Porter Gymnasium at 6pm. DJ music will be played!

Celebrate the start of the 2019-2020 Wolves Basketball season.

Friday Night
Dynamite
Nov. 1st, 6pm
Porter Gymnasium
3 point contest/meet the team/free pizza

(via Coach Penny Siqueiros)

OCTOBER IS LEARNING DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH

What is a Learning Disability?

A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects how a person perceives information. Learning disabilities are lifelong and can affect both children and adults. People with learning disabilities generally have difficulty with reading, writing or math, but life skills, such as organization, time management and attention can be affected too. It’s important to remember people with learning disabilities aren’t any less smart than their peers. People with learning disabilities receive and process information differently, so academic tasks such as studying for an exam, can be much more difficult. Fortunately, there are some practices and strategies individuals can learn to help address some of the challenges.

Types of Learning Disabilities

There are several different kinds of learning disabilities. A few of the more common ones are listed below. It’s important to note, however, learning disabilities should not be confused with other disabilities such as autism, intellectual disabilities, or ADHD (although ADHD and learning disabilities do often co-exist).

Dyslexia is a language-based disability that affects how a person’s brain processes written words. Individuals with dyslexia usually have difficulty with reading and writing.

Dysgraphia affects a person’s ability to write. People with dysgraphia often have a difficult time with handwriting, including forming letters, spacing words, and spelling.

Dyscalculia is a math-related learning disability that usually results in difficulty grasping math and number concepts, such as solving arithmetic problems, counting, and telling time.

Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders are sensory disabilities that cause individuals to have difficulty processing written or spoken language despite normal hearing and vision function.

If you have a learning disability or want to talk more about this, please email me to discuss the possibility of accommodations. We have professors, the ARC, lots of staff and resources on campus who want to see you thrive. We don’t know what we don’t know so reach out and let’s make that happen!

Here is a great link for more information on tips and resources:
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/dyslexia-dysgraphia/

Here are just a few celebrities who have various LDs:

Dyslexia: Keanu Reeves, Orlando Bloom, Octavia Spencer
Dysgraphia: Albert Einstein, Agatha Christie
Dyscalculia: Cher, Bill Gates, Benjamin Franklin

Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders: Kiera Knightly, Daniel Radcliffe


(Jill Amos, MS ‘87, Disability and Advocacy Services)

Wolves season comes to an end at Piedmont. Great game, great season! The future looks incredible!