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Eastern to host 'Becoming a Woman' series exploring complexities of womanhood
Eastern Connecticut State University will hold a special project this October and November on what it means to be or become a woman. Kicking off Oct. 9 with an opening reception, "Becoming a Woman" is a series of art, film, and literary events inspired...
Oct 6, 2025, 10:29am EDT
'The Power of Taylor Swift': Eastern offers a class on pop megastar
As Taylor Swift's highly anticipated 12th studio album releases today, Oct. 3, Eastern Connecticut State University is offering a new course for students this fall that explores the pop superstar's career and influence. Taught by history Professor and ...
Oct 3, 2025, 9:33am EDT
Theatre: Eastern announces 2025-26 performance season, ticket bundle
The Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre at Eastern Connecticut State University is proud to announce its 2025-26 theatre season, featuring four mainstage performances and one student-directed production. Tickets for all fall 2025 production...
Oct 1, 2025, 9:25am EDT
2 Stop & Shop fundraisers benefit Eastern's resident food pantry this October
Eastern Connecticut State University's food pantry, Shawn's Cupboard, will receive support this October through two Stop & Shop charitable giving programs. Throughout the month, the Willimantic grocery store will donate $1 to the campus pantry for ever...
Sep 30, 2025, 11:19am EDT
Eastern to host '#End It!' relationship violence awareness event in memory of Alyssiah Wiley
Eastern Connecticut State University will host "#EndIt! - End Relationship Violence: An Awareness Event in memory of Alyssiah Wiley" on Oct. 1, a campus-wide initiative to raise awareness about relationship violence and honor the memory of former stude...
Sep 29, 2025, 10:50am EDT
New simulation lab opens in Windham Hospital for Eastern nursing students
Eastern Connecticut State University and Hartford Healthcare unveiled a brand-new nursing simulation lab in Windham Hospital on Sept. 24. With Eastern students, state dignitaries, and Connecticut State University/Hartford HealthCare executives in atten...
Sep 24, 2025, 5:21pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Eastern & Hartford HealthCare simulation lab ribbon-cutting
Eastern Connecticut State University and Hartford HealthCare will hold a ribbon-cutting this Wednesday to unveil a brand-new nursing simulation lab at Windham Hospital - the largest in eastern Connecticut. Lab tours will follow brief remarks by state o...
Sep 22, 2025, 10:49am EDT
Advisory: Eastern to launch small business resource center with community welcome on Monday
Eastern Connecticut State University will hold a community welcome and networking event on Sept. 22 to launch its new Small Business Resource Center (SBRC). The event will be held at 5 p.m. in the Paul E. Johnson Community Conference Room of the J. Eug...
Sep 19, 2025, 9:40am EDT
Saturday: History conference spotlights people of color in Connecticut's Revolutionary era, ahead of 250th anniversary
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a history conference titled "Present from the Start: People of Color in Connecticut's Revolutionary Era, 1763-1836" on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Center. The confe...
Sep 19, 2025, 7:00am EDT
New employability program prepares Eastern students for emergency services careers
A new employability initiative at Eastern Connecticut State University will offer immersive learning experiences for students interested in a variety of career fields. Starting with a co-op program in emergency services and public safety (ESPS), Easter...
Sep 16, 2025, 7:00am EDT