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Eastern to Host Basketball Tournament in Honor of Alyssiah Wiley
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a three-on-three basketball tournament on Oct. 9 in the Geissler Gymnasium from noon to 4:30 p.m. in honor of late Eastern student Alyssiah Wiley. There will also be other activities held in the Student Ce...
Oct 1, 2019, 2:52pm EDT
Eastern and United Way to hold Day of Caring Oct. 5
Eastern Connecticut State University and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut will hold their fourth annual Day of Caring on Oct. 5. The event coincides with United Way's Windham Regional Community Campaign Kickoff, and will mobilize appr...
Sep 26, 2019, 4:38pm EDT
Courant Names Eastern a 'Top Workplace'
For the eighth time the Hartford Courant has recognized Eastern Connecticut State University in its "Top Workplaces" survey. With almost 1,000 employees, Eastern ranked 10th in the "large" category, and was the only public higher education institution ...
Sep 23, 2019, 11:01am EDT
Eastern Music Program Presents 8 September, October Events
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a variety of musical events this fall, including faculty recitals, guest performances and an instructional workshop. All events will be held in the Fine Arts Instructional Canter. Admission is free and ope...
Sep 18, 2019, 12:40pm EDT
Hip-Hop Dance Duo 'The Wondertwins' to Perform at Eastern
Boston-based hip-hop dance sensation The Wonderntwins will perform "Black" at Eastern Connecticut State University on Sept. 25. The evening of art and activism will kick off with a reception at 4:30 p.m. in Eastern's Fine Arts Instrctional Center Lobby...
Sep 17, 2019, 11:02am EDT
Eastern Named a 'Great College to Work For' for 10th Time
Eastern Connecticut State University has been named a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education for the 10th time. The results were released on Sept. 16 and based on a survey sent to 236 colleges and universities. Of these 236...
Sep 16, 2019, 9:51am EDT
Eastern's Goddard, Shafer Halls Reopen to New Look and Purpose
Two fabled buildings on the Eastern Connecticut State University campus reopened their doors this fall semester after undergoing extensive renovations for more than a year. Shafer Hall, formerly home to the university's fine arts programs, has been tra...
Sep 12, 2019, 10:51am EDT
Eastern's Balcerski to Discuss His New Book 'Bosom Friends'
Tom Balcerski, assistant professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University, has published a book titled "Bosom Friends: The Intimate World of James Buchanan and William Rufus King." The book published by Oxford University Press, examines the...
Sep 11, 2019, 4:51pm EDT
Eastern to Present 'Africa to America,' Back by Popular Demand
The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will present three performances of "Africa to America: Perspective, Pride and Power" on Sept. 17-19 in the Proscenium Theatre of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. On Sept. 17, the show st...
Sep 10, 2019, 4:13pm EDT
Eastern Art Gallery Presents 'Consistency of the Temporal' Until Oct. 10
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University hosted New York-based artist Beatrice Modisett on Sept. 5, who spoke on her current exhibition titled "Consistency of the Temporal." The exhibition runs until Oct.10 and features drawings, paintin...
Sep 10, 2019, 3:55pm EDT