Author Archive: Bret Eckhardt

• April 17, 2013 Think Like A Boxer The UConn Boxing Club is for anyone interested in learning about the sport of boxing.
• February 19, 2013 Husky Fans Turn Pink to Raise Money for Cancer Research Watch yesterday’s ‘pink-out’ at the XL Center, part of the Play 4Kay fund-raising initiative honoring former NC State coach Kay Yow, who died of breast cancer.
• February 5, 2013 Artistry and Athleticism: UConn Swimming and Diving See the team in action in this super slow motion video.
• November 30, 2012 Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Performs at Jorgensen Shimabukuro played a cover of Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ on Thursday, during his second concert at UConn.
• October 4, 2012 Smart Robotic Drones Advance Science – Video A UConn engineering professor is developing unmanned vehicles that are autonomous and can navigate without assistance. See the video.
• August 28, 2012 Advice to Freshmen from the Class of 2012 Graduating seniors from the Class of 2012 give advice to incoming students on everything UConn.
• April 18, 2012 UConn in the Big Easy About 50 UConn students help out by renovating homes in the Upper Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans.
• March 14, 2012 Making Connections: UConn Alums in New York City From Broadway to Wall Street, UConn grads are a presence in New York City, helping each other connect, find jobs, and get established.
• November 14, 2011 Alumni Perspective: Scott Case, Entrepreneur Scott Case ’92 (ENG) is an inventor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Priceline.com.
• November 7, 2011 Alumni Perspective: Chris Donovan, Golden Globe Awards Director Chris Donovan ’69 (SFA) is a top television producer and longtime director of the Golden Globe Awards.
• October 20, 2011 Apolo Anton Ohno Inspires UConn Students The eight-time Olympic medalist tells students that preparation for success is what counts.