Eastern Connecticut State University

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.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Justin Berak '19 of Ellington interned at the Norwich Superior Court during the fall 2018 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Elizabeth D'Alessandro' 20 of Enfield is interning at the university's Office of Student Activities this spring 2019 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Patrice Eugene of Philadelphia interned at the Chicago-Kent College of Law in the summer of 2018.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Kate Cobb '19 of Windsor Locks interned at the university's Office of Alumni Affairs during the fall 2018 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Catherine Falvey'19 of West Hartford interned at Travelers during the summer of 2018.

Fifteen Eastern Connecticut State University students recently returned from the American Southwest after studying desert ecology in a global field course (GFC) with the biology department. The trip took place from March 9-17 and was supervised by professors Brett Mattingly and Matthew Graham.

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 Connecticut State University student Kathryn Gowisnock '20 of Milford is studying abroad in Queensland, Autralia, for the spring 2019 semester.

Thirty-six students from Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society on March 3. Through a competitive application process, candidates were evaluated on scholarly success as well as involvement in Eastern's campus and surrounding community.

Seven economics majors from Eastern Connecticut State University attended the Eastern Economic Association's (EEA) 45th Annual Conference in New York City from Feb. 28 to March 2. Club advisors Brendan Cunningham, associate professor of economics, and Steven Muchiri, assistant professor of economics, accompanied the students to New York.

The women's lacrosse team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its spring 2019 season. The team is rebuilding after last year's graduation losses, giving new and returning players opportunities to expand their roles on the team.

Four sport and leisure management students from Eastern Connecticut State University won the 2019 New England Sport Management Case Study Competition on Feb. 28 at Nichols College. Eastern competed against eight other teams and won first place for the second year in a row.

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented "The Wolves" as its first production of the spring 2019 semester. Running from Feb. 27-March 3 in the DelMonte Studio Theatre, "The Wolves" is a coming-of-age story that takes place on the turf of a local indoor soccer field.

The men's lacrosse team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its spring season. The opening game resulted in a 10-7 non-conference win, the first for new head coach Marc Graham.

The men's track and field team at Eastern Connecticut State University's recently concluded its 2018-19 indoor season.

Eastern Connecticut State University psychology students presented research posters at the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) national conference in Newport, RI, from Feb. 28 - March 3. They presented alongside Eastern Psychology Professors Jennifer Leszczynski and Alita Cousins.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Makayla Mowel won the Student-of-the-Year award at the 2019 Impact Conference in Charlottesville, VA, on Feb. 23. This award recognizes a current undergraduate student who demonstrates significant and sustained service and leadership.

The women's track and field team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently concluded its 2018-19 indoor season.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Morgane Russell '19 of West Hartford received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award on Feb. 27.

The men's basketball team at Eastern Connecticut State University concluded its 2018-2019 season with a record of 20-7.

The women's basketball team at Eastern Connecticut State University concluded its 2018-2019 season with a record of 19-9.

Katelyn Root, a third-year student at Eastern Connecticut State University, has been selected for the Newman Civic Fellowship, a program of Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities. The year-long fellowship recognizes and supports high-potential students who have demonstrated a commitment to their community through a record of public service.

Eastern Connecticut State University theatre major Elizabeth Heaney '19 of Niantic has been accepted to Purdue University for graduate school on a full tuition waiver and assistantship. She will pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting.

The Concert Chorale at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its spring 2019 season performance. The Concert Chorale is a vocal ensemble comprised of choral and orchestral masterworks.

The Eastern Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its spring 2019 season of performance. The Chamber Choir is a vocal ensemble comprised of 20-25 auditioned singers from departments throughout the University.

The Samul Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its spring 2019 season of performance. The Samul Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble comprised of Korean percussion instruments.

Thirty-four Eastern Connecticut State University students are participating in the university's Concert Band this spring 2019 semester. Concert Band is a blend of more than 80 musicians including students, faculty, alumni, local music educators and other talent from the eastern Connecticut area.

Eighteen Eastern Connecticut State University students are participating in percussion ensembles this spring 2019 semester. The Percussion Ensemble, Percussion Group and World Percussion Ensemble each offer an opportunity for instrumentalists to perform exclusively on percussion instruments in a chamber setting.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for part-time students who completed winter session courses.