For a relatively small campus of 4,400 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 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 4,400 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 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Students present at Eastern Psychological Association meeting in NYC
Four Eastern Connecticut State University psychology majors presented student-faculty research projects at the annual Eastern Psychological Associations (EPA) meeting in New York City on March 5. The research topics included depression among parents and children, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships and differential parental treatment.
Eastern students discuss 'open pedagogy' at virtual summit
Four sociology students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented on their experiences with "open pedagogy" on March 4 at the 2022 Connecticut OER Virtual Summit, where they spoke on a panel titled "Student Perspectives on Open Pedagogy."
Physical education students represent state and university
Eastern Connecticut State University students Alexa Franchetti and Madeleine McGee were recognized as Outstanding Future Professionals by the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD) at its annual conference on Nov. 18 and 19.
Peer mentors guide first cohort of Success Scholars
Three Eastern Connecticut State University students have been hired as peer mentors for the "Beyond the Curriculum: A Learning Community for Success" program. Funded with a $650,000 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the "Success Scholars" program is designed to support lower-income students who are pursuing science-related careers. The peer mentors are working closely with the first cohort of Success Scholars.
Samantha Warshauer participates in La Musica Lirica opera training
Eastern Connecticut State University music student Samantha Warshauer is midway through an intensive five-week opera training program by the name of La Musica Lirica, which runs from June 21-July 23. Traditionally held in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, the program has relocated to the Al. Ringling Theatre in Wisconsin due to the pandemic.
Eastern grad, students pedal 600 miles to raise mental health awareness
Six Eastern Connecticut State University students and alumni recently concluded a 600-mile bike ride to raise awareness of mental health issues. The group, known as "The Valley Boys Ride," concluded their two-week journey in mid-June in the Outer Banks, NC, and raised more than $5,000 for the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Connecticut (NAMI CT).
Eastern Sociology Student Tara Nguyen Presents at Symbolic Interaction Conference
Eastern Connecticut State University student Tara Nguyen '21 presented and organized a session at the 2019 annual Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction (SSSI) conference on August 9-11 in New York City.
Eastern Students, Alumni Awarded at 2019 Education Awards
Eastern Connecticut State University's Education Department held its sixth annual Education Awards ceremony in the Cafe of the Student Center on April 20. Six graduating seniors and three Eastern alumni were awarded for their contributions to the field of education.
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.
Eastern Students Honored at Psychology Awards Night
Eastern Connecticut State University's Psychology Department held its annual award ceremony on April 29. Twenty-six students were inducted into the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology and 14 students were honored for achieving high and highest distinction department honors in the major.
Biology Students Present at Annual ECSC Conference
Students in Eastern Connecticut State University's Biology Department presented their independent research projects at the 73rd Annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference (ECSC) on April 6 at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY.
Eastern Student Presents at 'Posters on the Hill' in Washington, D.C.
Eastern Connecticut State University student Demitra Kourtzidis '19 of East Hampton was one of two researchers from Connecticut who presented their projects at the highly selective Posters on the Hill (POH) research conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on April 30. The annual event featured 60 representatives from colleges and universities across the nation.
Eastern Students Present At Making History Conference
Twelve history students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented at the 2019 Connecticut State University Making History Conference on March 22. The conference was held at Southern Connecticut State University.
Eastern Student Shawn Dousis Wins Ella T. Grasso Award
Eastern Connecticut State University student Shawn Dousis '19 of East Lyme was the student recipient of Eastern's annual Ella T. Grasso Distinguished Service Award on March 27.
History Students Present at AHA Meeting in Chicago
Two Eastern Connecticut State University students recently presented posters at the American Historical Association (AHA) annual meeting in Chicago, IL, on Jan. 5.
Citizen's Police Academy Exposes Eastern Students to World of Policing
Eastern Connecticut State University students and staff recently expanded their law enforcement knowledge through an extensive program offered by the Willimantic Police Department (WPD). Eight students, in addition to Christopher Ambrosio, interim director of the Office of Student Conduct, completed the WPD's Citizen's Police Academy this past November.
'English Night' Celebrates Student Excellence
The English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University held its semesterly celebration of student excellence this December. "English Night" featured an awards ceremony, induction into the Sigma Tau Delta international honor society and student presentations.
Eastern History Students Travel to Gettysburg National Military Park
A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students and faculty recently embarked on a Veterans Day trip to visit Gettysburg National Military Park. The trip, which took place Nov. 10-11, included students enrolled in either History Professor Barbara Tucker's Civil War and Reconstruction or Professor Thomas Balcerski's Antebellum America courses.
Eastern Student Jacob Dayton Presents Research at GCURS
Eastern Connecticut State University student Jacob Dayton '19 of Bolton, a Biology major, recently presented research at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS) at Rice University in Houston, TX.
Eastern Students Present at Athlete Development Research Symposium in Florida
This past August, two Eastern Connecticut State University students traveled to Daytona Beach, FL, for the 2018 Athlete Development Research Symposium (ADRS). They presented their research titled "The Effect of External Dissociation of Attention on the Duration of a Plank to Maximum Exhaustion, Performed by Male Collegiate Soccer Players."
Eastern's Campus Activity Board Recognized at National Campus Activities Conference
Members of Eastern Connecticut State University's Campus Activity Board (CAB) attended the regional National Association for Campus Activities conference in Hartford on November 1. The group participated in the Excellence in Programming competition and were honored to be selected for the award.
Eastern Students Present at CSU Undergraduate English Conference
Four Eastern Connecticut State University students presented research essays at the Connecticut State University (CSU) English conference on Oct. 5. The event was held at Central Connecticut State University.
Eastern Student Patrice Eugene Completes Leadership Greater Hartford Program
Eastern Connecticut State University student Patrice Eugene '20 recently completed a leadership development program, Leading Off Campus (LOC), through Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH), a diverse and effective community leadership organization. Two recent Eastern graduates also completed the program.
Recent Eastern Graduates Complete Leadership Greater Hartford Program
Recent Eastern Connecticut State University graduates Kendrick Constant and Denzel Anderson recently completed a leadership development program, Leading Off Campus (LOC), through Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH), a diverse and effective community leadership organization.
Recent Eastern Graduates Accepted into Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree Programs
Recent Eastern Connecticut State University graduates, Kelsey Sullivan '18 and Kaley Kennedy '18, both Health Sciences majors, were recently accepted into doctor of occupational therapy degree programs. Sullivan started studying at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston in June, while Kennedy will be initiating her studies this fall at Western New England University in Springfield, MA.
Eastern Students Receive Honorable Mentions at NEDSI Conference
Three student-research groups from Eastern Connecticut State University received honorable mentions at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) 2018 Annual Conference on April 12 in Providence, RI. Their projects were a product of Dr. Fatma Pakdil's Operations Management course.
Eastern Students Present at CSU Psychology Day
Twenty-three students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented at the annual Connecticut State Universities (CSU) Psychology Day on May 4. The event was held at Central Connecticut State University.
Eastern Students Published in 'Eastern Exposure' Literary Journal
The Creative Writing Club at Eastern Connecticut State University published its annual literary journal, "Eastern Exposure," this spring. The student-produced journal showcases student writers and artists.
Eastern Student Tess Candler Presents Research at Posters on the Hill in Washington, DC
On April 17, Eastern Connecticut State University student Tess Candler '18 of Ledyard presented her research poster at Posters on the Hill in Washington, DC. The highly selective academic research conference is held each spring and is hosted by the Council on Undergraduate Research. Approximately 60 students out of a pool of 600 nationwide applicants are selected to present their research posters at the annual event.
Eastern Elementary Education Students Participate in Holmes Master's Program
This year, Eastern Connecticut State University will have three students participating in the Holmes Master's Program. The students will be developing the talents needed to become agents of change in the teaching workforce, while also earning their master's degree. The program also allows them to work closely with different communities in an effort to engage in research opportunities and advocate for equity and diversity.