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Eastern CREATE Conference to Showcase Student Art and Research
Eastern Connecticut State University will host its premier academic and artistic conference of the year on April 13. CREATE-Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern-will take place from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Student Center and s...
Apr 9, 2018, 2:15pm EDT
The Eastern Chamber Singers Tour Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico
A group of talented vocalists from Eastern Connecticut State University embarked on a unique tour of post-hurricane Puerto Rico this spring break. From March 9-15, members of the Chamber Singers performed in concerts and worked on service projects in t...
Apr 6, 2018, 10:11am EDT
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