Eastern Connecticut State University

Twelve students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented their research and creative activity at the Northeast Regional Research Conference of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) on Oct. 21-22. Hosted by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), eight colleges in the COPLAC consortium participated in the undergraduate conference.

Jessica Durkin '18, a biology major from Eastern Connecticut State University, was the recipient of a Toppers Education Fund Scholarship on Oct. 16 at the Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield. The Portland native was among four Jewish college students who were awarded based on academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Durkin is a the president of Hillel, an on-campus Jewish student organization; a member of the Biology Club and Repertory Dance Troupe; a biology teaching assistant; a resident assistant in a first year residence hall; a community garden volunteer in Windham; and is participating in an independent study that investigates the effects of microgravity on neuronal functioning. "I think my wide range of involvement helped me get this scholarship," said Durkin. "I plan on using the money to help pay for two biology field courses" - one to Arizona this coming spring to study desert ecology; the other to the Bahamas next summer to study tropical biology. "I have not done much traveling, ever, so I'm very excited and extremely grateful for this opportunity."

In her first season as a starter, senior back Shannon Connors of Westport has helped the Warriors compensate for the loss of two starting defenders from last year's Little East Conference playoff finalists.

Junior All-America defender Maggie Bodington (Stratford) has been named Little East Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Week in the fifth weekly women's soccer report of the year, released Monday, October 3.

Each semester, Eastern Connecticut State University provides students with the opportunity to study abroad in various countries throughout the world.

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.

Study abroad allows students to experience the world and the global community. Many students take the opportunity to study abroad during their time at Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the summer 2016 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its list of newly enrolled students for the fall 2016 semester.

Two Eastern Connecticut State University students were awarded scholarships at the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) reception on Sept. 7 in Hartford.

Three biology students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented original research at the 75th Annual Society for Developmental Biology Meeting in Boston, MA, this past August. Mentored by Biology Professor Amy Groth, Katherine Burgos '17, Elizabeth Del Buono '17 and Elizabeth Schoell '16 presented multiple projects on an organism called C. elegans, a nematode with a relatively similar genome to humans.

Mariana Serrano '18, a biology and health sciences double major at Eastern Connecticut State University, spent the summer in Boston, MA, participating in the Harvard Catalyst Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program (SCTRP).

Tom "Stork" Valencis '17 has been selected for USA Rugby's Academic Honor Roll for the 2015-16 academic year. Valencis was selected as one of 15 male rugby players in the country with a 3.9 or better GPA.

A team of early childhood education researchers at Eastern Connecticut State University recently published an article about the effects of naptime data meetings on the "math talk" of early care providers in the preschool setting.

A number of Eastern students commit to student internships as an on-site practical work experience with a company or organization that can provide them with firsthand knowledge of a career field. The internship is usually related to the student's major or is directly related to the student's career interest. They often complement the student's coursework, can incorporate skills and classroom experience into the workplace and assist the student in developing new abilities and skills.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Jacob Dayton '18 is one of two students selected for a Summer Research and Creative Activity Fellowship this summer.

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 Environmental Earth Science students recently participated in summer undergraduate research projects with Professors Drew Hyatt and Peter Drzewiecki.

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a three-week Summer Arts Institute from July 11 to 28. The program invited rising juniors and seniors from Windham High School and Arts at the Capitol Theatre (ACT) to participate in a college course free of charge, including the opportunity to gain college credit.

Katherine Burgos '17, a biology major from New London, landed a paid summer internship with Pfizer, a global pharmaceutical company based in Groton.

Nicole Garcia '17 is one of two Eastern Connecticut State University students working at a paid fellowship on campus this summer. During the three-week program, Garcia, a theatre major from Newington, is designing sets for the upcoming production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona."

Linh Nguyen '18, a business administration major from East Lyme, landed a paid summer internship with Hubble Incorporated, a global electrical manufacturing company with an office in Shelton.

Troi Branham '18, a business administration and theatre double major from New Haven, landed a paid summer internship with MetLife, a global insurance provider based in Bloomfield.

Eastern student Elizabeth Del Buono '17 of Southington completed a 2015 summer internship with The Jackson Laboratory, a prestigious biomedical research center based in Farmington.

Eastern Connecticut State University concluded its fifth summer youth program for "Puentes al Futuro" (Bridges to the Future) on July 28. Sixty middle school students from Windham were led by 12 Eastern student leaders over the course of the four-week program. The program is coordinated by Eastern's Center for Community Engagement.

The Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University performed with internationally known recording artist Josh Groban at the Mohegan Sun Arena on July 29.

Eastern student Christina Welch '18 of Farmington is amid a summer internship with The Jackson Laboratory, a prestigious biomedical research center based in Farmington.

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.

Many Eastern Connecticut State University students participate in Eastern's clubs during the academic year. The student club programs range from social to educational, physical to spiritual, and civic engagement programs that benefit and enrich the Eastern community.

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.