The Adelphic Literary Society

The Adelphic Literary Society, Inc. (ALS) was founded on March 8, 1881, by a special act of the Assembly of the State of Connecticut. Upon graduation from Wesleyan, members of Alpha Delta Phi Middletown become members of the Adelphic Literary Society. Members of Alpha Delta Phi Middletown who are enrolled in another academic institution also become members of the ALS upon graduation. Members who are not students become members of the ALS three years after their initiation unless they enroll as an undergraduate within those three years.

The ALS came into being in the twenty-fifth year of the Middletown Chapter when there were fewer than 200 living alumni. Today the membership of the ALS numbers over 800 brothers and sisters.

Contacting Us

Email: als-board [at] middletown.adps (dot) org

The Adelphic Literary Society of Wesleyan University, Inc.
P.O. Box 2448
Middletown, CT 06457

Be sure to join the ALS Facebook group!

ALS Materials

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News and Events

2012 Reunion

Come back home to the Phi for Reunion

This year we welcome back the Wesleyan classes of 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and WeSeniors. Of course, you do not have to wait until your class year reunion to come back to the Phi. Family, friends, and Alpha Delta Phi Society members are welcome to join us.

Reunion & the 180th Wesleyan University Commencement will be on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 27, 2012. Registration for Wesleyan University usually opens online at the end of March, but you can find the latest information here.

Preliminary Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
Events are open to members, alumni, friends and family unless otherwise indicated

Thursday, May 24th
6:00 – 10:00 pm Board Games with the Undergraduates

Friday, May 25th
10:00 am Meeting of the Trustees of the Adelphic Literary Society
1:00 pm Meeting of the Trustees of the Adelphic Educational Fund (Note Time Change)

2:00 PM WESEMINAR The Senior Thesis: A Showcase for Academic Excellence @ Russell House featuring
Jisan Zaman ’12, “Disconnect, Distrust and Dissent: The Structural Conflicts with US
Foreign Policy during the Bangladesh Liberation War” (history)

4:30 pm Pre-Dinner Cocktails
5:15 pm Fire Safety Initiative tour by Leslie Starr ’03
6:00 pm Reunion Banquet
Following Banquet – Annual Meeting of the Adelphic Literary Society (members only)
Dancing and Merriment to follow meeting
9:00 pm Concert in Memory of Brother Sam Lowe ’76

Saturday, May 26th
10:00 am Chapter House open all day
9:00 pm All Campus Sing

Sunday, May 27th
11:00 am 180th Wesleyan Commencement Ceremony

“I Love the ADPhi”

Written by Matt Adelman ’13
Performed by Peter Hull ’10
Directed, Produced, Shot & Edited by Laura Shapiro ’09.5