Art Center was designed by Peterson Rich Officeand opened in 2024. The collection's educational program includes student-curated exhibitions and a study room to support object-based teaching and learning.
== Student life ==
=== Cannon Scrap ===
In the late 1860s, a yearly contest, the "Cannon Scrap," began between the freshmen, whose mission it was to fire the Douglas Cannon on February 22, and the sophomores, who were charged with foiling the effort. In 1957, the tradition of stealing the cannon began in earnest.
=== Religious life ===
The university employs a Jewish rabbi, a Protestant chaplain, and a Muslim chaplain. There is program housing for Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
=== Athletics ===
Wesleyan is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) in the NCAA Division III, fielding intercollegiate varsity teams in 29 sports. It competes against traditional Little Three rivals Amherst and Williams. Approximately 600 students participate in intercollegiate varsity …
