Eastern Connecticut State University

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 full-time students.

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

Nine students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in a Psychology Summer Research Institute from May 14 to 18. Under the mentorship of Professors Luis Cordon and Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitze, students were introduced to topics in sensation, perception, and cognitive neuroscience.

Nine students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in a Summer Research Institute from May 14 to 18 that delved into the field of network science.

Seven students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in a summer research institute from May 14 to 18 that involved making a short film using motion-capture technology.

Ten English students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in an intensive, weeklong Summer Research Institute from May 14 to 18. The institute challenged students to select a work of literature and then pair it with other works and sources to craft meaningful arguments.

On May 12, Eastern Connecticut State University Social Work majors were inducted into Eastern's chapter of Phi Alpha, the national social work honor society.

Eastern Environmental Earth Science (EES) students were honored at the department's annual awards ceremony on May 3. Students were recognized for research or academic excellence.

Ten lacrosse players from Eastern Connecticut State University have been named to the Little East Conference (LEC) All-Conference teams for the spring 2018 semester.