Eastern Connecticut State University

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's student chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The purpose of the chapter is to increase awareness of substandard housing on campus and in the community. Members benefit from gaining community service hours, learning construction skills, traveling, enhancing their resumes, meeting friends, becoming involved in the University's community and helping families suffering from poverty.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Repertory Dance Troupe. The purpose of the Repertory Dance Troup is to expand members' knowledge of dance styles, to provide an outlet for artistic expression and to offer members experiences and new discoveries in dance.

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 for students interested in the field of law.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Outdoors Club. The purpose of the Eastern Outdoors Club is to engage members in outdoor activities, instill an environmental ethic through service, and enhance the university experience through informal education and outdoor adventure.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Education Club. The purpose of the Education Club is to provide a safer educational environment for students, to strengthen the relationship between Eastern and the surrounding community, to enhance Eastern's education program, and to provide hands-on experience for its members.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's African Club. The purpose of the African Club is to promote interest in the history, development and cultures of Africa, related diversity, and to encourage participation in community service programs, events and activities which benefit student members, Eastern and surrounding communities. The club offers members opportunities to improve their image, leadership qualities and communication skills.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Honors Club. The Honors Club provides opportunities for social, cultural, and educational interaction among members of the University Honors program, as well as interaction between the program and the campus community.

AITP's mission is to give individuals in the Business Information Systems and Computer Systems programs and courses an opportunity to gather information regarding developments in the Information Systems and Technology fields, in their future careers, and facilitate professional networking.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's FEMALES club. The mission of FEMALES is to promote unity, leadership and sisterhood among women attending Eastern Connecticut State University by means of sponsoring and attending workshops, lectures, seminars, local and national conventions. FEMALES hopes to build the character of women, improve their self-esteem, and provide them with the necessary resources to empower themselves and achieve success in their future endeavors.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's Debate Society. The purpose of the Debate Society is to inform and educate student members about the different aspects of debating. The Debate Society fosters and promotes intelligent and engaging debate, while providing activities and events for its members and Eastern community.

One of the approximately 70 student clubs and organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University is Eastern's FEMALES club. The mission of FEMALES is to promote unity, leadership and sisterhood among women attending Eastern Connecticut State University by means of sponsoring and attending workshops, lectures, seminars, local and national conventions. FEMALES hopes to build the character of women, improve their self-esteem, and provide them with the necessary resources to empower themselves and achieve success in their future endeavors.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its list of full-time students who were named to the fall 2011 Dean's List.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released the names of part-time students named to the fall 2011 Dean's List.

The Center for Community Engagement supports the mission and vision of Eastern Connecticut State University by providing resources to build a culture of civic responsibility and engaged learning.

The Student Government Association (SGA) provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in democratic procedures. Students are elected to act as the governing body to address student concerns.

Eastern alumni mingled at a reception hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University's Office of Alumni Affairs on January 5. Graduates from New York City and surrounding towns gathered at Butterfield 8 on East 38th Street to socialize, network and reminisce.

It is the mission of People Helping People(PHP) to involve the students of Eastern Connecticut State University by directly engaging social issues which affect the local and global community while providing the opportunity to develop leadership and interpersonal skills.

In response to the tragic earthquake in Turkey on Oct. 23, Eastern Connecticut State University's Turkish American Student Association hosted a dinner to raise money for relief funds.

Fourteen students from the Eastern Connecticut State University student chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) traveled to New York City on Nov. 11 and 12 to attend an advertising career conference. The students were accompanied by Olugbenga Ayeni, associate professor of communication. The Advertising Women of New York (AWNY) hosted the conference.

More than 800 Eastern Connecticut State University students attended the 16th annual University's C.O.P.S. (Community-Oriented Policing for Students) Open Rec Night on Dec. 2. The evening is a substance-free event hosted by Eastern's Police Department. Open Rec Night provides Eastern students with an evening of fun and a chance to unwind in a safe setting prior to final exams. A number of students who belong to various student clubs and on-campus groups provide support services at the event.

This fall, 32 athletes from Eastern Connecticut State University were recognized as members of the Little East Conference All Academic Team.

The Cultural Extravaganza at Eastern Connecticut State University on Dec. 2 was sponsored by Eastern's African Club, and was designed to showcase the cultures of Africa.

15 Eastern Connecticut State University students receiving awards at the National Association for Campus Activities regional conference in Hartford, CT, on Nov. 17- 19.

Twenty-five student volunteers helped Eastern Connecticut State University host its fifth annual "Day of Giving" Thanksgiving dinner for the Willimantic community on Nov. 23. Diners included patrons of local soup kitchens and other social service agencies. Upwards of 500 local residents enjoyed the Thanksgiving meal, which took place in Hurley Hall. In addition, almost $2,500 was raised towards food contributions to local food pantries, and more than 5,000 canned goods were collected.

On Dec. 3 at the edge of Patriots Park, Eastern students plunged into the chilly waters of Coventry Lake to raise money for the Special Olympics. Students or "penguins" solicited donations from family, friends and local businesses in order to take the plunge.

The Eastern Concert Chorale performed a concert at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Nov. 22. The chorale was joined by the Concert Choir of Northeastern Connecticut and the Norwich Diocesan Choir and sang Franz J. Haydn's "Te Deum" and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Coronation Mass."

Members of Eastern Connecticut State University's student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) attended the AITP-Long Island Chapter 2011 Technology Showcase and Economic Forecast on Nov. 15.

Three Eastern Connecticut State University students participated in the sixth Collegiate Mathematics Competition on Nov. 18 at Connecticut College in New London. The event, sponsored by the Northeastern Section of the Mathematical Association of America, was open to undergraduate students throughout the Northeast.

This fall, 32 athletes from Eastern Connecticut State University were recognized as members of the Little East Conference All Academic Team.

15 Eastern Connecticut State University students receiving awards at the National Association for Campus Activities regional conference in Hartford, CT, on Nov. 17- 19.