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Eastern to Host 'FAFSA Day' Oct. 27
Eastern Connecticut State University will host "FAFSA Day" on Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. in Webb Hall, room 410. Open to current and prospective college students, FAFSA Day is meant to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAF...
Oct 10, 2019, 9:01am EDT
Andrej 5K Raises more than $17,000 in Honor of Late RHAM Teacher, Eastern Graduate
The second annual Andrej 5K Fun Run/Walk, held Sept. 28, has raised more than $17,000 as of Oct. 10 in honor of late Eastern graduate Andrej Cavarkapa '09. More than 150 people showed up for the brisk Saturday morning event at Mansfield Hollow State Pa...
Oct 9, 2019, 10:05am EDT
Eastern Art Gallery to Present 'The Happiness Curriculum: Art from the South Asian Diaspora'
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will show its second exhibition of the fall 2019 semester, "The Happiness Curriculum: Art from the South Asian Diaspora," from Oct. 17-Dec. 19. The event will kick off with an artist talk from 3-4...
Oct 7, 2019, 11:59am EDT
NAACP Honors Eastern Professor Eunice Matthews
On Sept. 27, at the NAACP's Annual Freedom Fund Dinner, the Stamford NAACP presented Eunice Matthews, professor of social work and coordinator of the Social Work Program at Eastern Connecticut State University, its prestigious Dr. Joyce Yearwood Humani...
Oct 2, 2019, 4:26pm EDT
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