You have a reunion every 5 years, but only one graduation. Having them together might be good for everyone. That probably stems from the fact that alums lose touch with student realities and don t have all that many connections to what is happening on campus today. The job market is hot right now, but even Wesleyan students might benefit from a little help dealing with life after Middletown. They need to get better connected to current students.
Alumni are very eager to hear what is happening on campus now.
Today s corporate executives, professors, doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs were often yesterday s radicals, protesting Vietnam, apartheid, environmental issues and women s rights. Alums are eager to listen to what Wesleyan students are saying. The Wes connection is meaningful and can significantly increase the sense of Wesleyan community. But one thing that might come out of them is a greater connection between the graduating class and the reunion classes. A few people might get jobs or help with their careers.