Eastern Connecticut State University

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.

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.

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.

Two biology students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research at the recent Waterbird Society meeting in Maryland this past November.

Eastern Connecticut State University Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) students won the Dee Perrelli College Bowl on Nov. 21. In its 10th year, the bowl is hosted by the Connecticut Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD) at its yearly conference in Cromwell. This is the fourth year in a row Eastern students have won the competition.

Eastern Connecticut State University's English department held its annual English Honors Society Induction ceremony on Dec. 4.

Early childhood education students Allison Lundy and Alyssa Barry presented research at the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Nashville, TN, from Nov. 20-23.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town" was presented at Eastern Connecticut State University from Nov. 19-24. Produced by Eastern's Performing Arts Department and the Drama Society, the play was written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Tim Golebiewski.

Digital art & design students in Eastern Connecticut State University's Art 335: Graphic Design course collaborated with Windham Hospital's Auxiliary to enhance the theme of the hospital's 2019 fundraising gala. Held at Horizon's in South Windham, the gala's theme this year was "Sous La Mer" (Under the Sea).

Eastern Connecticut State University student Michael Tuttle presented his research at the Psychonomic Society's 60th Annual Meeting on Nov. 14-17 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Eastern students Allison Lundy and Jenna Mazza have been awarded the Jeffrey and Nancy Trawick-Smith Early Childhood Undergraduate Research Fund.

The women's rugby club at Eastern Connecticut State University claimed the New England Collegiate Cup (NECC) championship on Nov. 9 at the 2019 Plymouth Rock Bowl, capping off their undefeated season.

The women's basketball team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its 2019-20 season, with five new players and 11 returning players.

The men's basketball team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its fall 2019 season, with six new players and nine returning players.

Eastern Connecticut State University is home to 55 Hartford and New Haven Promise scholars this 2019-20 academic year.

Seven Eastern Connecticut State University students presented research projects at the Northeast regional conference for the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) on Nov. 8-9 at Keene State College in New Hampshire.

Eastern Connecticut State University's "WUMALA" dance club performed at the University of Saint Joseph on Nov. 2 at the 5x5 Dance Festival.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Theatre Program showcased "Convergence" on Oct. 24-27 in the Proscenium Theatre as the first in this year's dance concert series. With four performances, "Convergence" was a dramatic performance by Eastern students and alumni who used their dance skills to pay homage to the influences that have moved them.

The women's swimming team at Eastern Connecticut State University began its 24th season of competition this fall 2019 semester.

The men's swimming team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its inaugural season of competition this fall 2019 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed 1,200 new students to campus this fall 2019 semester. The new students include first-time and transfer students who are enrolled in full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs.

Art history major Lisa Soltren recently completed an internship for the Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Four Eastern Connecticut State University students are interning at the Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE) this fall 2019 semester. The ISE promotes sustainability and energy efficiency through research, education and technical support. The interns are working on projects related to Sustainable CT.

Nearly 100 students are participating in Eastern Connecticut State University's highly selective University Honors Program.

The Jazz Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its 2019 season of performance. This ensemble plays music from a wide variety of styles and eras in the jazz idiom.

Twenty-Seven Eastern Connecticut State University students are serving as student leaders at the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) this fall 2019 semester. The CCE coordinates community service programs across Willimantic.

The Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its 2019 season of performance. This vocal ensemble encompasses chamber music from more than four centuries.

The Opera Workshop at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season. This workshop is designed to allow students hands-on experience in stage movement, character development and scene study.

The Samul Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its 2019 season of performance. The ensemble focuses on traditional music and instruments of Korea.

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented three encore performances of "Africa to America: A Celebration of Who We Are" on Sept. 17-19 in the Proscenium Theatre.