Eastern Connecticut State University

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Connecticut State University Social Work majors enrolled in three sections of the University's Social Welfare Policy course recently sponsored the University's annual Social Action Day. The event was the result of a collaborative effort between students in the course taught by Professors Isabel Logan, Paul Trubey and Pamela Chiang.

"Eastern Exposure" is Eastern's campus literary magazine and is published annually. The Eastern Writers Guild works hard all year to produce the magazine, which is composed solely of student work.

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.

Social work major Taylor Hemphill '17 is the recipient of Eastern's 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award.

The research projects of three history majors were recently selected for publication in Germina Veris, the University's peer-reviewed online, open-access journal.

Eastern Connecticut State University hires resident assistants for the 2017 spring semester. RAs are responsible for guiding and aiding students with on-campus residential living.

The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. Studying in a remote location from campus is a great way to experience a new culture and serves to expand your view of the world and develop real life skills.

In its ongoing effort to grow the pool of qualified teachers and advance the field of education, Eastern Connecticut State University is participating in the Holmes Program. The Holmes Program supports students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who are pursuing careers in education. As part of the project, Eastern is hosting Colombia-native Ayda Liliana Parra Rojas and Sri Lanka-native Chamanthika Wickramasinghe, who are both pursuing master's degrees in education.

Eastern Connecticut State University hires resident assistants for the 2016-17 academic year. RAs are responsible for guiding and aiding students with on-campus residential living.

The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. Studying in a remote location from campus is a great way to experience a new culture and serves to expand your view of the world and develop real life skills.

The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. Studying in a remote location from campus is a great way to experience a new culture and serves to expand your view of the world and develop real life skills.

The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. Studying in a remote location from campus is a great way to experience a new culture and serves to expand your view of the world and develop real life skills.

The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. Studying in a remote location from campus is a great way to experience a new culture and serves to expand your view of the world and develop real life skills.

Eastern student Lauren Polansky has been selected as a head student orientation counselor (SOC) for this year's Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program at Eastern.

The Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning at Eastern offers Global Field Courses throughout the academic year. The programs offer the opportunity to earn at least three credits while traveling with an Eastern faculty member. Studying in a remote location from campus is a great way to experience a new culture and serves to expand your view of the world and develop real life skills.

Eastern student Robert Zielinski has been selected as a head student orientation counselor (SOC) for this year's Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program at Eastern.

Every year, the Eastern Writers Guild, a student-run club at Eastern Connecticut State University, publishes "Eastern Exposure," a student literary journal that showcases fiction, poetry, plays, scripts and other types of creative writing.

Student tutors from the Writing Center at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research and received scholarships at the New England Writing Centers Association (NEWCA) conference at Keene State University this spring semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) was recently notified that they have been awarded a bronze "Telly" Award for their video, "Fun Mud Day," featuring the work of Eastern faculty, staff and students. The video was submitted in the Health and Fitness category, and highlights an event that took place at the Child and Family Development Resource Center (CFDRC) last May.

Eastern Connecticut State University presented its annual Ella T. Grasso Distinguished Service Awards on March 30. In its eighth year, the awards recognized three individuals who work tirelessly to promote women's rights and gender equality. The student award went to political science major Alex Cross '16.

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards ceremony on Feb. 24. Three awards were presented; to a faculty or staff member, a student and a community member. The awards honor the individuals' commitment to an integrated society, leadership in serving a diverse community and activities that increase diversity.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its list of resident assistants (RAs) for the spring 2016 semester. Resident Assistants are carefully selected and trained to help residents create a community environment conducive to individual and social growth.

Five star students majoring in English at Eastern Connecticut State University presented their senior seminar projects at "English Night."

Professor Varshavskaya leads students in creating the 2015 fall semester art exhibit.