For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Students Intern with Dining Services Kelp, Fish Initiative
Two Eastern Connecticut State University students interned with Eastern's dining services provider, Chartwells, on a major project meant to promote underused foods from the ocean. Eastern along with three partnering universities received two Food Vision Prizes of $250,000 each from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation to increase the consumption of kelp and underutilized fish on their respective campuses.
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Apr 1
Students Volunteer in 'Puentes' Program on Robotics, Nutrition
Students from Eastern Connecticut State University volunteered this spring semester with Windham schoolchildren in the Puentes al Futuro program (Bridges to the Future). This spring's Puentes program involved approximately 40 elementary and middle schoolchildren who participated in a curriculum focused on nutrition and wellness and STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Apr 1
Softball Season Cut Short, Athletes Recognized
The Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors softball team was off to a 2-0 start in its spring 2020 season before the NCAA cancelled all college sports through the end of the school year due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, 21 student athletes made the team, which was vying for another competitive season in the Little East Conference.
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Mar 31
Baseball Season Cut Short, Athletes Recognized
The Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors baseball team was off to a 4-1 start in its 2020 season of play before the NCAA cancelled all college sports through the end of the school year due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, 39 student athletes made the team, which was vying for another competitive season in the Little East Conference.
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Mar 31
Eastern Theatre Presents 'The Brothers Size'
Eastern's theatre program presented a heartfelt tale of two brothers navigating the murky waters of race and freedom. "The Brothers Size," written by Academy Award-winning writer Tarell McCraney and directed by Eastern Theatre Professor DeRon Williams, is an African cosmology-inspired story of brotherhood set in the Louisiana bayou.
Students Inducted into ODK Leadership Honor Society
Eastern Connecticut State University inducted 31 students into the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) national honor society on March 1.
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Mar 10
Eastern Student Lacoy Brown Receives Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award
Eastern Connecticut State University senior Lacoy Brown was honored at the 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards on Feb. 26.
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Feb 28
Eastern Student Sammy Honeywell Studies Abroad in Spain
Eastern Connecticut State University senior Samantha Honeywell is studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, this spring 2020 semester.
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Feb 28
Eastern Student's Complete Fall 2019 Internships
Every semester student's at Eastern from across all majors are presented with opportunities to grow and work on their work force skills by completing internships with companies related to their career goals.
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Feb 28
Eastern Student Shelby Bellamy Studies Abroad in Ireland
Eastern Connecticut State University student Shelby Bellamy studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland, this past fall 2019 Semester.
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Feb 27
Eastern Students Recognized at Kennedy Center Theater Festival
Students studying theatre and new media studies at Eastern Connecticut State University attended the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at Cape Cod Community College from Jan. 28-Feb. 1.
Eastern Enrolls 150 in Spring 2020
Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed 150 new students to campus this spring 2020 semester. The new students include first-time and transfer students who are enrolled in full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Feb 6
Theatre Program Presents 'Lulu'
"Lulu," a new experimental opera performed at Eastern Connecticut State University from Jan. 24-26, offered a provocative multi-media treatment of the timeless issue of mistreatment of women.
Eastern Students Intern with Cigna via On-Campus Partnership
Several Eastern Connecticut State University students are participating in a unique internship with Cigna through the health services company's on-campus Technology Early Career Development Program (TECDP).
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Feb 3
Students Named to 2020 Winter Session Dean's List
Eastern Connecticut State University recently announced its 2020 winter-session Dean's List.
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Jan 31
Students Named to Fall 2019 Dean's List
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its fall 2019 Dean's List for full-time and part-time students.
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Jan 31
Eastern Graduates 227 Students in Fall 2019
Eastern Connecticut State University graduated 227 undergraduate and graduate students at the conclusion of the fall 2019 semester.
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Jan 31
Eastern Student John Ferrara Studies Abroad in Czech Republic
Eastern Connecticut State University student John Ferrara studied abroad in the Czech Republic last fall 2019 semester.
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Jan 29
Eastern Student Lauren Knowles Studies Abroad in London
Eastern Connecticut State University student Lauren Knowles studied abroad in London, England, during the recent 2019-20 winter session.
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Jan 29
Eastern Student Natalie Devlin Studies Abroad in Australia
Eastern Connecticut State University student Natalie Devlin completed a study abroad trip in Townsville, Australia, where she attended James Cook University from July 16 until Nov. 23.
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Jan 29
Dance Team Earns National Rank at Acclaimed Competition
The competitive dance team at Eastern Connecticut State University performed at the prestigious Universal Dance Alliance College Nationals (UDA) on Jan. 17-19 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The team qualified for finals at the UDA for the first time in Eastern's history, where they finished eighth place in the Open Hip-Hop Division.
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Jan 29
Student Leaders Serve as Orientation Counselors at Spring SOAR
A group of Eastern Connecticut State University student leaders served as student orientation counselors (SOCs) for the spring SOAR program. SOAR stands for Student Orientation, Advising and Registration and is designed to welcome new students and acclimate them to life on Eastern's campus.
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Jan 29
Students Present at Psychological Science Night
Forty-three students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research at the fifth annual Psychological Science Night on Dec. 4.
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2019 Dec 12
Student Researchers Participate in 2019 TIMPANI Toy Study
Eastern students recently participated in the the Center for Early Childhood Education's (CECE) annual TIMPANI toy study--Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and Nurture Imagination.
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2019 Dec 11
Eastern Student Stefanos Stravoravdis Publishes New Research on Antifungal Resistance
New research into antifungal resistance, conducted by Eastern Connecticut State University student Stefanos Stravoravdis '20 and mentored by Biology Professor Jonathan Hulvey, was recently accepted for publication in an international science journal.
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2019 Dec 11
Eastern Students Presented at History Honors Conference
Four Eastern Connecticut State University History majors presented their projects at the history honor society's Phi Alpha Theta New England regional conference on Nov. 23. The Phi Alpha Theta conference highlighted research on topics ranging from gender and power to colonial and imperial legacies, and was held at Salem State University in Salem, MA.
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2019 Dec 6