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Revelations Abound in Hawaii for Eastern Students
Twenty psychology students expanded their worldview over winter session during a global field course in Hawaii. Titled "Cross-Cultural Well-Being and Relationships in Hawaii," the course ran from Jan. 2-11. Students were immersed in the local culture a...
Jan 18, 2019, 4:51pm EST
Eastern's New PASS Program Offers 'Academic Reset'
Eastern Connecticut State University is going the extra mile to ensure that African American and Hispanic students who end up on academic probation are provided the support they need to succeed. The new PASS (Promoting Academically Successful Students)...
Jan 17, 2019, 12:05pm EST
Eastern Professor's New Book Examines Stories of Suicide-Loss Survivors
Michèle Bacholle, French professor at Eastern Connecticut State University, recently published her sixth book, titled "Récits contemporains d'endeuillés après suicide," which translates to "Contemporary stories of mourners after suicide." Bacholle's bo...
Jan 16, 2019, 2:53pm EST
Eastern's Nanette Tummers Publishes 'Healthy Choices' Book
Nanette Tummers, professor of kinesiology and physical education at Eastern Connecticut State University, recently published "Healthy Choices for Your Health, Wellness, and Overall Happiness." The textbook introduces students to proactive practices the...
Jan 10, 2019, 11:04am EST
Windham Textile & History Museum to Feature Work of Remarkable Dressmaker
The remarkable life of Sidonia Perlstein, Holocaust survivor and clothing designer, will be on display at the Windham Textile and History Museum from Feb.8-April 28. "Sidonia's Thread: Crafting a Life from Holocaust to High Fashion" will showcase up to...
Jan 9, 2019, 2:04pm EST
Citizen's Police Academy Exposes Eastern to the World of Policing
Eastern Connecticut State University students and staff recently expanded their law enforcement knowledge through an extensive program offered by the Willimantic Police Department (WPD). Eight students as well as Christopher Ambrosio, interim director ...
Dec 13, 2018, 3:31pm EST
Eastern Students Design for Access Agency
Ten graphic design students at Eastern Connecticut State University recently concluded a major project with the Access Community Action Agency in Willimantic. As part of Professor Terry Lennox's capstone course "Eastern Design Group," the students crea...
Dec 12, 2018, 10:53am EST
Eastern's Walter Diaz Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education (CALAHE) presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Walter Diaz, vice president for student affairs at Eastern Connecticut State University, at the CALAHE annual meeting on Dec. 7 at the Univers...
Dec 10, 2018, 11:35am EST
Eastern Professor Raises Money for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Cara Bergstrom-Lynch, sociology professor at Eastern Connecticut State University, participated in a road race on Dec. 2 to honor the late Alyssiah Wiley, an Eastern sophomore who was murdered by her boyfriend in 2013. The Hot Chocolate Run is an annua...
Dec 5, 2018, 9:55am EST
Eastern Announces Results of 2018 TIMPANI Toy Study
On Dec. 4, Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education announced that "Magz Clix" (previously known as "Bottle Clix") by Magz® has been named the 2018 TIMPANI toy. TIMPANI stands for "Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and N...
Dec 4, 2018, 3:36pm EST