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4 Women Honored at Eastern's Annual Ella Grasso Awards
Eastern Connecticut State University's annual Ella T. Grasso Distinguished Service Awards ceremony took place on March 28. Those honored included student Laurel Cannon of Ellington; English Professor Maureen McDonnell; and community members Donna Mims ...
Apr 3, 2018, 4:34pm EDT
The Artists of 'Mom and Dad' Explain their Work
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is exhibiting "Mom & Dad" from March 8 to April 19. The exhibit features a collection of long-term photographic projects from artists Nelson Chan, Kalen Na'il Roach and Mariela Sancari. On March 2...
Mar 29, 2018, 4:55pm EDT
3 Poetry Events in Willimantic this April
Three poetry readings will take place in Willimantic this April, two of which will occur at Eastern Connecticut State University and benefit the Covenant Soup Kitchen. On April 5 at 7 p.m. in Eastern's Science Building, room 301, Maria Mazziotti Gil...
Mar 29, 2018, 10:09am EDT
Eastern Professor Anne Dawson wins 2018 Ruth Emery Award
Anne Dawson, professor of art history at Eastern Connecticut State University, has been announced as the unanimous winner of the 2018 Victorian Society in America Ruth Emery Award. Her book, "Rare Light," explores the life and career of American impres...
Mar 28, 2018, 9:32am EDT
Northeastern Connecticut launch of Sustainable CT
Sustainable CT, a new statewide initiative to support Connecticut's cities and towns, will be holding an upcoming regional launch event at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center in Pomfret on April 18 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public....
Mar 28, 2018, 9:16am EDT
Eastern WarriorTHON to Benefit Connecticut Children's Hospital
Eastern Connecticut State University will host its first-ever WarriorTHON dance marathon on April 7 from 5-11 p.m. in the Geissler Gymnasium. In affiliation with Miracle Network Dance Marathon, all proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Children's Medic...
Mar 27, 2018, 9:16am EDT
Eastern's Music Program to present a medley of April concerts
The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will present a number of concerts and recitals this April. All performances will occur in venues of the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). Admission is free, no tickets required. On April...
Mar 26, 2018, 2:20pm EDT
Eastern to Hold Memorial Service for David Carter
The public is invited to join the Eastern Connecticut State University campus community in celebrating the life and legacy of David Carter, Eastern's fifth president, by attending a special memorial service on Thursday, April 12, at 3 p.m. in the Betty...
Mar 26, 2018, 8:59am EDT
Designs to be revealed for Willimantic Whitewater community art project
On April 14, three Connecticut-based teams will reveal their designs for a new public art piece that generates renewable energy, to be located on the Willimantic River. The public is invited to attend the evening reception from 6-8 p.m. in the Student ...
Mar 22, 2018, 9:23am EDT
Corrected: Eastern to hold Annual Ella Grasso Awards on March 28
Eastern Connecticut State University will hold its annual Ella T. Grasso Distinguished Service Awards ceremony on March 28 from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. The event is open to the public. Born in Windsor Locks, Grasso became the governor o...
Mar 20, 2018, 4:13pm EDT