Eastern Connecticut State University

A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students, under the guidance of Professor Christopher Torockio, recently traveled to Italy to participate in the Creative Writing Abroad course. The students spent five weeks, from June 25 to July 31, writing fiction stories inspired by their travels and experiences at the Studio Arts College International (SACI) in Florence.

On May 20, 14 Eastern Connecticut State University Biology students and professors Patricia Szczys and Matthew Graham travelled to Costa Rica to conduct research in the country's tropical forests.

Eastern student Demitra Kourtzidis '19 of East Hampton, who majors in Political Science and Economics, recently completed a successful internship with the Office of Policy and Managment in Hartford.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Katie O'Rourke '19 of Huntington, who majors in Mathematics, is currently engaged in an internship at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Biology major Taylor Brown '18, an Eastern Connecticut State University Student from Windsor, has spent the summer researching river erosion and biodiversity in Kentucky. She is one of two Eastern students participating in a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in locales across the country - a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Eastern Connecticut State University student Madalyn Budzik '19 of Cromwell, a Sport and Leisure Management major, is currently engaged in an internship with the Bristol Blues baseball organization in Bristol, CT.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Joshua Lamoureux '18 of Canterbury, a Business Administration major, is currently engaged in an internship with Hall Communications/Nutmeg Broadcasting at WILI radio station in Willimantic.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Robert Mineo '18 of Plymouth, who majors in Business Administration, is currently engaged in an internship with Chelsea Groton Bank in Groton.

Kelly Bielonko '18 of Willington is one of two Eastern Connecticut State University students studying under a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant this summer as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sites program. The Social-Behavioral Research Training in American Indian Community-Based Projects REU provides a 10-week, hands-on research experience and training activities.

Sixteen Eastern Connecticut State University students served as Student Orientation Counselors (SOCs) during this summer's orientation program for incoming students. SOAR -- Student Orientation, Advising and Registration -- is designed to introduce students to life at Eastern and provide academic advising before the start of the fall semester.

In late May 2018, Eastern Connecticut State University students traveled to Ghana, West Africa, with Professor Yaw Nsiah and Lecturer Shelly Gimenez of the Department of Health Sciences. The group was hosted by the Rural Health Project Africa, an NGO involved with enhancing the health of rural Ghanaians.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Kelly Bielonko '18 of Willington is one of two students participating in Eastern's Summer Research/Creative Activity Fellowship 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 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.

Thirty student interns and volunteers from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this past spring, serving 1,317 people who received $2,934,056 in refunds and credits.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Emily Miclon is one of two students participating in the University's Summer Research/Creative Activity Fellowship program.

Eastern Connecticut State University's annual graduation ceremony was held at the XL Center in Hartford on May 15. Among the 1,200 students who graduated that day were 70 graduate students.

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 Connecticut State University English major Jordan Corey '19 of Sprague recently completed two internships related to her English major.

Eastern's annual graduation ceremony was held at the XL Center in Hartford on May 15, with more than 12,000 family members and friends cheering on their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, as 1,105 undergraduates and 85 graduate students received their diplomas.

Eastern Connecticut State University Biology major Roshani Budhathoki '19 of Mansfield Center was recently awarded a summer undergraduate research fellowship from the American Society of Plant Biologists.

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 Connecticut State University student Samantha Honeywell is interning at Fox 17 News in Nashville, TN, this summer.

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented "Body + Image," a spring dance concert, from April 27-29 in the Proscenium Theatre.

Thirty-two graduating seniors at Eastern Connecticut State University had their artwork on display from May 4-15 at the Senior Art Exhibition, which took place in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Art Gallery.

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 Connecticut State University recently released its spring 2018 Dean's List for part-time students.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its spring 2018 Dean's List for full-time students.

Two students at Eastern Connecticut State University won Library Research Awards at the conclusion of the 2017-18 academic year. The awards are given based on a student's ability to conduct academic research and reflect on the process.

At the conclusion of the 2017-18 academic year, 18 graduating seniors from Eastern Connecticut State University were recognized at the Honors Program Reception.