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Eastern Music Program to Hold 6 November Performances
The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will offer six performances in November, ranging from faculty recitals to guest ensembles. All events will be held in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. Admission for all co...
Oct 18, 2018, 3:32pm EDT
Researchers at Eastern Analyze the Baseball Pitch
Health sciences researchers at Eastern Connecticut State University analyzed the biomechanics of the baseball pitch this past weekend, using pitchers from Eastern's own baseball team as study subjects. Titled "Analysis of the Baseball Pitch: Effect o...
Oct 18, 2018, 9:57am EDT
Eastern Professor Recognized by Public Health Journal for Firearm Storage Research
Mitchell Doucette, an assistant professor in health sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University, was part of a research team recognized by the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) for having One of the Best Papers of the Year in 2018. Titled "...
Oct 17, 2018, 4:24pm EDT
Conference Lends 'Parrot's-Eye View' into Latin America and Caribbean
On the 526-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of the New World, on Oct. 12, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its third Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Conference. The symposium featured research presentations a...
Oct 16, 2018, 4:39pm EDT
Eastern Hosts Mental Health 'Check in' with Fresh Check Day
In an effort to raise mental health awareness, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted Fresh Check Day on Oct. 11 - a day designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues. The annual Fresh Check Day involves students in interactive booths...
Oct 16, 2018, 9:45am EDT
New Program Forges Pathway from Police Academy to Eastern
New this fall semester, graduates of the Connecticut Police Academy may now enroll at Eastern Connecticut State University with 12 credits applied toward a criminology degree or other major. Credits are granted for academy training. "Eastern is an i...
Oct 15, 2018, 10:54am EDT
Poverty Awareness Marathon Raises 378 Food Items
Eastern Connecticut State University held its 10th annual Poverty Awareness Marathon on Oct. 5. The event culminated with 197 members of the Eastern community who walked and ran to raise awareness, as well as 378 food items that were donated to the Cov...
Oct 12, 2018, 3:57pm EDT
Travelers Employees Offer Interview Advice
Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a panel of Travelers Insurance employees on Oct. 3 who spoke with students about interviews, résumés and corporate leadership. The event was organized by the Center for Internships and Career Development (CIC...
Oct 10, 2018, 3:15pm EDT
Students Dispatch Across Windham for 'Day of Caring'
More than 200 students from Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut volunteered across Windham on Sept. 28 for the third annual Day of Caring. The event was a collaboration with United Way of Central and Northeastern Conn...
Oct 4, 2018, 10:30am EDT
22 Communities Statewide Achieve 'Sustainable CT' Certification
Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming efficient, resilient and inclusive, announced its first group of certified towns this week. Twenty-two municipalities met high standards in a broad range of susta...
Oct 3, 2018, 12:53pm EDT