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Digital Art Exhibition at Eastern Begs for Human Interaction
The work of Hartford-based digital artist Balam Soto is on display at the Eastern Connecticut State University Art Gallery from Nov. 1-Dec. 7 in an exhibition titled "Interface." Blurring the line between spectator and participant, the exhibition allow...
Nov 6, 2018, 12:03pm EST
Eastern to Host Third Annual Civic Action Conference
Eastern Connecticut State University will host its third annual Civic Action Conference on Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Johnson Community Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library. The conference is free and open to the public. Registration begins at...
Nov 2, 2018, 11:16am EDT

Eastern to Host 12th Day of Giving, Local Food Drives
The 12th annual Day of Giving at Eastern Connecticut State University will occur on Nov. 21 from noon-2 p.m. in Hurley Hall. The event is open to Willimantic residents who may not have Thanksgiving plans otherwise. Preceding the Day of Giving, several ...
Nov 2, 2018, 9:46am EDT

'Cabaret' Swings Eastern Theatregoers back to Nazi Germany
The first theatrical production of the fall 2018 semester at Eastern Connecticut State University was "Cabaret," the Tony Award-winning musical set on the eve of Nazi-controlled Germany. With six performances between Oct. 18 and 28, theatregoers were d...
Nov 1, 2018, 9:34am EDT

FBI, Military, Social Work: 3 New Eastern Fellows
Three distinguished alumni from Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into the Eastern Fellows Program on Oct 19. In addition to joining the ranks of the University's most successful alumni, Charlotte Braziel '80, Raymond Hill Jr. '83 and ...
Oct 30, 2018, 12:20pm EDT

New-Media Artist Balam Soto to be Featured in Eastern Gallery
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will feature new-media artist Balam Soto from Nov. 1 to Dec. 7 in its second exhibition of the fall 2018 semester. A reception to open the exhibition, "Interface," will take place on Nov. 1 from 4...
Oct 29, 2018, 11:26am EDT

Eastern to Present 'Music Still Speaks' Choral Concert
The Eastern Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Music Still Speaks" on Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. In addition to the two Eastern ensembles, the ch...
Oct 26, 2018, 2:52pm EDT
A&E Network Executives to Discuss Crime TV at Eastern
Three executives from the Arts and Entertainment Network (A&E) will visit Eastern Connecticut State University on Nov. 7 to discuss the criminal world as portrayed on television. The event will occur from 3-5 p.m. in the Johnson Room of the J. Eugene S...
Oct 26, 2018, 10:42am EDT

Attorney Ruth Santiago Discusses Solutions to Restore Puerto Rico
Climate advocate and attorney Ruth Santiago came to Eastern Connecticut State University on Oct. 24 to discuss the environmental and electricity struggles faced by Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. During her University Hour presentation...
Oct 25, 2018, 12:13pm EDT

'English at Work' Panel Spotlights Alumni Working in Higher Ed
The English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed four alumni on Oct. 22 to discuss their experiences working in higher education student affairs. The event was part of the "English at Work" series, which highlights the universal ...
Oct 25, 2018, 11:30am EDT