Eastern Connecticut State University

More than 125 students, faculty and other early childhood educators attended Eastern Connecticut State University's Early Childhood Investigations Conference on April 27. The conference theme was "Using Projects to Foster Children's Cognitive Development." Visitors from across the state of Connecticut attended the day-long conference, which was co-hosted by the Center for Early Childhood Education and the Child and Family Development Resource Center.

The ECSU Foundation's competitive scholarship awards are based on merit and, in many cases, unmet financial need. The scholarship process is coordinated by the Office of Institutional Advancement. The following local students were among the approximately 300 Eastern Connecticut State University students to receive ECSU Foundation competitive scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year:

A number of Eastern Connecticut State University students have been participating in Pathways to Leadership, a tiered student leadership program series. The program has been developed based on Eastern's Strategic Planning Initiative to enhance on-campus culture by providing leadership training experiences for students. All Eastern students interested in developing leadership skills are invited to join the Pathways to Leadership program.

Fourteen students from Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into the TriBeta Honor Society on April 13. The Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Biology Honor Society is dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.

On April 11, seven Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Eastern's chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for political science.

Six Eastern Connecticut State University students who presented posters at the 47th Annual Northeast Geological Society of America Meeting (NGSA) at Hartford's Marriott Hotel in March.

Local Eastern Connecticut State University students participated in an alternative Presidents Day weekend trip to Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield, NH. During the five-day alternative break, Eastern students, led by Brit Cava, the AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer and Event Coordinator in Eastern's Center for Community Engagement, worked alongside Crotched Mountain staff and visited residents with brain injuries.

Eleven Eastern Connecticut State University students, members of the University's campus chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), attended the 34th Annual International Collegiate AMA Conference in New Orleans, LA, on March 22-24.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Drama Society. The purpose of the Drama Society is to help support the operations of the Eastern Theatre Program. This includes, but is not limited to: payments for scripts, royalties, production supplies and equipment; running costs for performances; special projects and events related to theatrical or dramatic activities as determined by the Drama Society executive board.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Pride Alliance club. The purpose of the Pride Alliance club is to promote greater campus awareness of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and to advocate for a safe campus environment regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Local Eastern Connecticut State University students were recognized at the annual Region I Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival (KCACTF), held at Fitchburg College in Fitchburg, MA, in late January.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Institute of Management Accountants club. The purpose of the Institute of Management Accountants club is to provide its members with accounting expertise, opportunities, and networking experiences outside of the classroom. The club wants to encourage the professional and personal development of an individual by enhancing communication and organizational skills.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's American Advertising Federation.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Peace and Human Rights Club. The purpose of the Peace and Human Rights Club is to provide a forum for activists and advocates advancing all levels of Peace and Human Rights and to energize and mobilize Eastern Connecticut State University students into informed advocates of Peace and Human Rights. The organization is committed without reservation to non-violence. As a student organization of the Eastern Connecticut State University community, the Student Peace and Human Rights Organization facilitates the advancement of Peace and Human Rights globally through local action.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Dance Team. The purpose of the Dance Team is to provide school spirit and entertainment to the student body, faculty, and staff at Eastern through numerous dance performances.The Dance Team also competes at various local and out-of-state competitions.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Accounting Society. The purpose of the Accounting Society is to provide its members with accounting experience and opportunities outside of the classroom. Active participation in events allows students informal and formal contact with accounting professionals. The Accounting Society encourages the professional and personal development of an individual by enhancing communication and organizational skills; as well as developing a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's App (Application) Club. The purpose of the App Club is to apply technologies for the benefit of the Eastern Connecticut State University and Windham communities.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is the TV 22 Club. The purpose of the club is to give students a chance to enhance their future careers by providing knowledge in the field of television.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Hillel Club. The purpose of the Hillel Club is to enrich the lives of Jewish students by providing relevant social activities and educational opportunities for its members and the Eastern community.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Sustinet Club. The purpose of the Sustinet Club is to promote a unified community among the students of Eastern through the development of an annual yearbook.

RAs at Eastern are carefully selected and trained to help dormitory residents create an environment that is conducive to individual and social growth. Each RA creates recreational, educational and community service programming to involve students in the residence hall community and the community at large. RAs also assist individual students in their social and personal development.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Pre-Law Society. The purpose of the Pre-Law Society is to provide information and resources to students that are interested in the field of law.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Pre-Med Society. The purpose of the Pre-Med Society is to provide resources for students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.

The mission of the Campus Lantern is to inform and educate the campus community about news and events on campus, to create a place where students can gather and discuss topics important to them, and to provide a source of valuable truthful journalism for the student body and beyond.

Health and Physical Education/Sports and Leisure Management (HPE/SLM ) majors at Eastern Connecticut State University become more involved in specific areas of study by attending professional conferences, organizing activities and providing opportunities to interact with their peers in their major.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Social Work Club. The purpose of the Social Work Club is to inform and educate students about the different aspects of social problems in society. As a student club at Eastern, the Social Work Club is providing educational engagement, community service activities and events for all its members and the Eastern community.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's American Marketing Association (AMA) Club. The AMA's mission is to develop the Eastern Chapter of the AMA into a resourceful and involved onganization by bringing prominent guest speakers to campus, sponsoring fundraising to support AMA events, participating in educational events, and performing community service.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's MALES club. The purpose of the MALES Club is to create programs and activities that will benefit Eastern and its student body. MALES acheives this by supporting the community service projects and other events presented by already-established organizations on campus. MALES intends to improve the image, leadership qualities, and communication skills of the Eastern Connecticut State University man.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Music Society. The purpose of the Music Society is to enrich the Eastern community through the pursuit of music as an educational tool, as entertainment, and to promote a love of performance. Through community service, collaboration between faculty and students, and experiential learning, the Society expands the diverse array of knowledge available to students, plans fun and meaningful activities during the school year, and plays a role in in the growth and expansion of the Music Department and its students.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS). The purpose of OLAS is to assist in the educational success of Latinos on Eastern's campus and to inform the campus community about the Hispanic culture.