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Eastern Art Students Present 2 Exhibitions in December: 'Spectrum' and 'Towards Eternity'
Written by Michael Rouleau Students in Eastern Connecticut State University's "Museums and Exhibitions" course will host two art shows this December. "Spectrum," an emotional exhibition about the psychology of color, will be displayed from Dec. 4-8 ...
Nov 30, 2017, 2:12pm EST
Eastern Professor Afarin Rahmanifar Showcased in NYC Art Gallery
Written by Casey Collins From Nov. 17 to Dec. 22, Brooklyn's SOHO20 Gallery will present "Women of Shahnameh, The Memories Between," an exhibition by Afarin Rahmanifar, art professor at Eastern Connecticut State University. For Rahmanifar, who resid...
Nov 30, 2017, 12:17pm EST
'Sustainable CT' Launches: Municipalities May Now Participate
Written by Lynn Stoddard Sustainable CT, an exciting new initiative to support Connecticut's cities and towns, launched on Nov. 28 at the annual convention of Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. The initiative, created by towns for towns, incl...
Nov 29, 2017, 12:08pm EST
Eastern Music Program to Present 6 December Concerts
Written by Jolene Potter The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will present six concerts in the month of December. Concerts will range from student-only instrumental ensembles to seasonally themed collaborations with alumni music...
Nov 29, 2017, 11:45am EST
Eastern's 11th Annual Day of Giving Feeds 500
Written by Jordan Corey Eastern Connecticut State University displayed its commitment to community once again on Nov. 22 during its 11th annual Day of Giving. With approximately 500 local community members in attendance, Hurley Hall was packed with ...
Nov 22, 2017, 5:03pm EST
'Being Intersex': Activist Sean Saifa Wall Shares His Story at Eastern
Written by Jordan Corey Approximately one out of every 1,500 to 2,000 people in the United States are born intersex, according to the Intersex Society of North America (ISNA). Despite the presence of intersexuality in our country, the topic remains ...
Nov 21, 2017, 4:30pm EST
Media Advisory: Eastern to Host 11th Annual Day of Giving
Eastern Connecticut State University's 11th annual Day of Giving will occur on Nov. 22 in Hurley Hall. The event is open to Willimantic residents who might not otherwise enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. The meal will be served from 12-2 p.m. This major co...
Nov 21, 2017, 9:12am EST
Corrected: 'Little Women' Comes to Eastern, Invites a Spectrum of Audiences
Written by Michael Rouleau The holiday classic "Little Women" will be performed at Eastern Connecticut State University from Nov. 28 - Dec. 3. The second Main Stage theatre production of the academic year, "Little Women" will take place in the DelMo...
Nov 21, 2017, 8:56am EST
National Expert Pedro Noguera Visits Eastern, Discusses Education Reform
Written by Dwight Bachman "If we want to create a more equitable society, we must transform the way we teach our children." That was the message that Pedro Noguera, distinguished professor of education in the Graduate School of Education and Informa...
Nov 20, 2017, 9:32am EST
Eastern Music Students to Perform 'Magnificently Mistaken'
Written by Michael Rouleau The Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University will perform their premier concert of the fall semester, "Magnificently Mistaken," on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Fine Art...
Nov 17, 2017, 2:08pm EST