Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern faculty and student researchers, including Samantha Marsh, presented findings of a study on block play and mathematical thinking at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children during the fall 2015 semester.

Eastern student Samantha Marsh participated in a study titled, "Block Play and Mathematics Learning in Preschool: The Effects of Building Complexity, Peer and Teacher Interactions in the Block Area, and Replica Play Materials."

Eastern Connecticut State University athlete Taylor Emmerson representing women's lacrosse has been recognized in the Little East Conference's weekly spring awards program.

Eastern Connecticut State University athlete Blake Smaldone representing men's lacrosse has been recognized in the Little East Conference's weekly spring awards program.

Eastern Connecticut State University freshman Nick Rascati has been recognized by the Little East Conference in the weekly awards program for the week ending April 10.

Eastern Connecticut State University freshman Michelina Pinto has been recognized by the Little East Conference in the weekly awards program for the week ending April 10.

Eastern Connecticut State University's athlete Chidebe Ndibe representing men's outdoor track and field has been recognized in the Little East Conference's weekly spring awards program.

Eastern student was named as the recipient of the History Department's Victoria Leigh Soto Memorial Fund Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year.

A group of Eastern history majors were recently inducted into Alpha Mu Alpha, Eastern's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for the study of history.

Two of Eastern Connecticut State University's top students were named Barnard Scholars on April 6 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT. The annual Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards recognize 12 outstanding undergraduates from Connecticut's four state universities (Central, Eastern, Southern and Western). Quanece Williams '16 of Bridgeport and Sabreena Croteau '16 of North Kingstown, RI, were Eastern's awardees; both are double majoring in political science and history.

Two of Eastern Connecticut State University's top students were named Barnard Scholars on April 6 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT. The annual Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards recognize 12 outstanding undergraduates from Connecticut's four state universities (Central, Eastern, Southern and Western). Quanece Williams '16 of Bridgeport and Sabreena Croteau '16 of North Kingstown, RI, were Eastern's awardees; both are double majoring in political science and history.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) was recently notified that they have been awarded a bronze "Telly" Award for their video, "Fun Mud Day," featuring the work of Eastern faculty, staff and students. The video was submitted in the Health and Fitness category, and highlights an event that took place at the Child and Family Development Resource Center (CFDRC) last May.

Eastern Connecticut State University's forward Hugh Lindo (Enfield) has been selected to the D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region basketball team for the 2015-16 season.

Eastern Connecticut State University's forward Jill Ritrosky (Pittsfield, MA) has been selected to the D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region basketball team for the 2015-16 season.

Two-time All-Little East Conference women's lacrosse defender Devyne Doran (South Kingstown, RI) of Eastern Connecticut State University has been named the conference's Defensive Player-of-the-Week for the week ending March 13.

Eastern Connecticut State University presented its annual Ella T. Grasso Distinguished Service Awards on March 30. In its eighth year, the awards recognized three individuals who work tirelessly to promote women's rights and gender equality. The student award went to political science major Alex Cross '16.

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.

A group of Eastern students recently presented their undergraduate research projects at the second annual CSU "Making History" conference.

Eastern Connecticut State University Environmental Earth Science (EES) faculty and students recently attended the Geological Society of America (GSA) Northeast Section 51st Annual Meeting in Albany, NY.

Earlier in the spring semester, the Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the first concert held in Eastern's new state-of-the-art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The concert, comprised of Eastern students, faculty, alumni, staff and local community members was one of the first to combine nearly every vocal and instrumental ensemble, making it a truly collaborative performance.

Earlier in the Spring semester the Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the first concert held in Eastern's new state-of-the art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The historical concert, comprised of Eastern students, faculty, staff and local community members, was one of the first to combine nearly every vocal and instrumental ensemble, making it a truly collaborative performance.

Earlier in the Spring semester the Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the first concert held in Eastern's new state-of-the art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The historical concert, comprised of Eastern students, faculty, staff and local community members, was one of the first to combine nearly every vocal and instrumental ensemble, making it a truly collaborative performance.

Earlier in the Spring Semester the Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the first concert held in Eastern's new state-of-the art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The historical concert, comprised of Eastern students, faculty, staff and local community members, was one of the first to combine nearly every vocal and instrumental ensemble, making it a truly collaborative performance.

More than 20 theatre students, faculty and alumni from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) earlier this semester. This year, Region I of the KCACTF was held at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards ceremony on Feb. 24. Three awards were presented; to a faculty or staff member, a student and a community member. The awards honor the individuals' commitment to an integrated society, leadership in serving a diverse community and activities that increase diversity.

More than 90 singers from across the state came to Eastern Connecticut State University on March 5 for the annual student auditions of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (CT-NATS). Awards were given to the top three singers in each of the eight categories. Six singers from Eastern participated in the auditions.

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.

On Sat. Feb. 20 the Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the first concert held in Eastern's new state-of-the art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The historical concert, comprised of Eastern students, faculty, staff and local community members, was one of the first to combine nearly every vocal and instrumental ensemble, making it a truly collaborative performance.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Gabriela Wrobel has been selected to participate in an internship with the University's Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE).

The Eastern Connecticut State University club hockey team claimed the title of American Conference champions of the Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association (NECHA) on Feb. 21 with a 4-2 victory over Southern New Hampshire University. The team finished with a regular season record of 11-1, the second best record in the 32-team NECHA.