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The artists and curator discuss the exhibition during the March 28 opening reception.

'A Narrative of Printmaking' on Display in Eastern's Art Gallery

The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a reception and artist talk for its current exhibition, "Between Spaces: A Narrative of Printmaking," on March 28. The collection is curated by Simonette Quamina, assistant professor of pri...

Apr 4, 2019, 2:42pm EDT

Left to right: community activist Anne Ash; Shawn Ray Dousis ’19; State Sen. Mae Flexer; June Dunn, assistant dean in the Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern; and President Elsa Núñez.

Three Leaders Recognized at Eastern's Annual Ella Grasso Awards

Shawn Ray Dousis '19 of East Lyme, president of the Foundation for Campus Ministry at Eastern Connecticut State University; June Dunn, assistant dean in the Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern; and community activist Anne Ash,...

Mar 29, 2019, 9:05am EDT

Orchestra of Voices 'Chanticleer' to Perform at Eastern Chamber Choir Festival

Eastern Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University will present the inaugural 2019 Chamber Choir Festival with guest clinicians Chanticleer on April 9 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The festival will feature two concerts: Ch...

Mar 28, 2019, 10:29am EDT

Eastern students and staff stand before 200 boxes full of donated food items.

Eastern Contributes 200 Boxes to 'One Million Acts of Good'

Eastern Connecticut State University students assembled 200 boxes of nonperishable food items on March 26 as participants of "One Million Acts of Good," a program sponsored by Ellen DeGeneres and Cheerios. The boxes of granola bars, cereal and other nu...

Mar 27, 2019, 12:25pm EDT

Annual CREATE Conference to Showcase Student Art, Research

Eastern Connecticut State University will host its premier academic and artistic conference of the year on April 12. CREATE - Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern - will take place from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Student Center a...

Mar 27, 2019, 9:28am EDT

Shawn Dousis '19, the food pantry's namesake, majors in elementary education and liberal studies and hails from East Lyme.

Shawn's Cupboard Combats Food Insecurity at Eastern

Research has shown that college students are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity in America, with up to half of them lacking consistent access to food. At Eastern Connecticut State University, a team of collaborators is taking strides toward...

Mar 25, 2019, 4:12pm EDT

Eastern's Music Program to Host 7 April Performances

The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will host a variety of performances in April, representing a wide range of genres and style periods. All concerts and recitals will be performed in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Conc...

Mar 25, 2019, 2:55pm EDT

Eastern Art Gallery to Feature 'A Narrative of Printmaking'

Eastern Connecticut State University will showcase an exhibit titled "Between Spaces: A Narrative of Printmaking" from March 23-April 25 in the Art Gallery of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. The opening reception will occur on March 28 from 4-6 p.m...

Mar 21, 2019, 12:13pm EDT

Mitchell Doucette is an assistant professor of health sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University.

New Research Lends Instight into Workplace Homicides

Mitchell Doucette, assistant professor of health sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University recently published a paper about the changing trends of workplace homicides in the research journal "Injury Epidemiology." Doucette's paper is titled "Wor...

Mar 21, 2019, 9:37am EDT

Eastern Theatre to Present "Africa to America" on March 24

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will present two performances of "Africa to America: Perspective, Pride, and Power" on March 24 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Dire...

Mar 19, 2019, 11:47am EDT

About Eastern Connecticut State University

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University distinguish themselves through a wide range of achievements. They conduct impactful research, present at national conferences, and shine in theatrical productions and musical performances. They compete on championship athletic teams, contribute to more than 90 student organizations, and broaden their perspectives through internships, study abroad, and community engagement.