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Corpse Flower In Bloom at Eastern; Public Invited to View
An unusual double-stemmed "corpse flower" at Eastern Connecticut State University is now blooming in the University's greenhouse in the David G. Carter Science Building. To accommodate those interested in viewing the bloom, the greenhouse will be open...
Jun 4, 2024, 3:12pm EDT
Eastern faculty win Board of Regents teaching and research awards
Three Eastern Connecticut State University faculty members were recognized at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year as part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) annual Board of Regents Faculty Awards. Assistant Professor of ...
Jun 3, 2024, 4:33pm EDT
Mural featuring retiring Eastern President Elsa Nunez to be dedicated in Willimantic on May 30
A massive mural depicting three pioneering women is being painted on a parking garage in downtown Willimantic, with a dedication scheduled on May 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The 50-foot painting by renowned muralist Ben Keller, located at 17 Walnut Street, ...
May 29, 2024, 9:23am EDT
New documentary on Connecticut tobacco history to screen in Westport on June 1
Excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary series "Stepping Into The Shade" will screen at the Westport Library on June 1, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's producers, host and local historians. The series explores Connecticut's...
May 28, 2024, 3:06pm EDT
New documentary on Connecticut tobacco history to screen in Westport on June 1
Excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary series "Stepping Into The Shade" will screen at the Westport Library on June 1, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's producers, host and local historians. The series explores Connecticut's...
May 28, 2024, 2:59pm EDT
Massive mural to be dedicated in Willimantic on May 30, featuring Eastern President Elsa Nunez
A massive mural depicting three pioneering women is being painted on a parking garage in downtown Willimantic, with a dedication scheduled on May 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The 50-foot painting by renowned muralist Ben Keller, located at 17 Walnut Street, ...
May 24, 2024, 10:29am EDT
Eastern's Senior Art Exhibition closes May 24
The work of recent graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Art and Art History will remain on display in the Art Gallery until Friday, May 24, in the annual Senior Art Exhibition. The exhibition features senior capstone art ...
May 22, 2024, 4:22pm EDT
900 receive degrees at Eastern's 134th Commencement Exercises
Thousands of people filled the XL Center in Hartford on May 14 to celebrate nearly 900 Eastern Connecticut State University undergraduate students during the University's annual graduation ceremony. The event was a momentous occasion for the newest gra...
May 14, 2024, 8:25pm EDT
Eastern graduates 70 master's degree candidates
"The world that we live in needs leaders; we have enough followers," said alumnus and keynote speaker Joseph Lobe '03, vice president and deputy general counsel for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, at Eastern Connecticut State University's Graduate...
May 14, 2024, 10:55am EDT
Media Advisory: Eastern's 134th commencement May 14 at XL Center
Upwards of 900 undergraduate students will graduate at Eastern Connecticut State University's 134th annual Commencement Exercises on May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the XL Center in Hartford. Students will arrive at 4 p.m. at the XL Center and seating will begi...
May 13, 2024, 8:33am EDT
