For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Eastern Connecticut State University student Corey Krutzky '21 of East Hampton is studying abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Apr 10
Eastern Connecticut State University student Peter Lyon'19 of Willimantic is interning at the office of the Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) this spring 2019 semester. His roles include assisting in government audits, assessing mistakes or fraud, communicating with agencies and obeying policies and laws. Lyon majors in accounting.
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Apr 10
Eastern Connecticut State University student AnaMaria Skarzynski'19 of Guilford is interning with Eastern's food service provider, Chartwells, this spring 2019 semester. Her roles include building a marketing team as well as planning and promoting events. Skarzynski majors in business administration and psychology.
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Apr 10
Eastern Connecticut State University student Scott Stonoha '20 of South Windsor is studying abroad in London, England, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Apr 10
Eastern Connecticut State University student Maggie Sanderson '20 of Glastonbury is studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Apr 10
Five instrumentalists from Eastern Connecticut State University recently performed among the best undergraduate musicians in the Northeast. A clarinetist, a flautist, a percussionist and two trombonists represented Eastern's Music Program in an "honors band" at the 2019 New England Intercollegiate Band Festival on March 29-30 at Gordon College in Massachusetts.
Eastern Connecticut State University's Finance Program held its year-end banquet on March 26 in the Paul E. Johnson Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library. The event featured remarks by university dignitaries; a keynote address by Eastern alumnus Andrew Simmons '06; presentations by current students as well as representatives of Travelers Insurance; and an awards ceremony.
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Apr 4
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.
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Apr 2
Eastern Connecticut State University student Justin Berak '19 of Ellington interned at the Norwich Superior Court during the fall 2018 semester.
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Apr 1
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.
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Apr 1
Eastern Connecticut State University student Patrice Eugene of Philadelphia interned at the Chicago-Kent College of Law in the summer of 2018.
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Apr 1
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.
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Mar 29
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.
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Apr 1
Eastern Connecticut State University student Catherine Falvey'19 of West Hartford interned at Travelers during the summer of 2018.
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Apr 1
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.
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Mar 29
Eastern Connecticut State University student Kathryn Gowisnock '20 of Milford is studying abroad in Queensland, Autralia, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Mar 27
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.
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Mar 26
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.
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Mar 15
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.
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Mar 15
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.
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Mar 15
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 track and field team at Eastern Connecticut State University's recently concluded its 2018-19 indoor season.
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Mar 13
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.
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Mar 13
Eastern Connecticut State University student Morgane Russell '19 of West Hartford received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award on Feb. 27.
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Mar 13
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.
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Mar 13
The women's track and field team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently concluded its 2018-19 indoor season.
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Mar 12
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.
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Mar 11