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UConn Reads: ‘My Persepolis,’ Marji’s Bluebird

Brandon Murray discusses how reading Persepolis brought to mind for him the motif from a poem by Charles Bukowski.

Helen Rozwadowski, left, associate professor of history and maritime studies at the Avery Point campus, explains to students on board the Mystic Whaler what the class will cover. (Nathaniel Trumbull/UConn Photo)

A Voyage of Learning

A tall ship was the classroom for students in Professor Helen Rozwadowski's maritime studies class recently.

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UConn Reads: Putting ‘Persepolis’ in Context

The chair of the UConn Reads Committee places this year's book selection in the context of the author's oeuvre.

Delta Gamma and Alpha Epsilon Pi march down Gilbert Road during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 6, 2013. (Juanita Austin/UConn Photo)

Homecoming a Parade of Husky Spirit

Not even the rain on this year's Homecoming parade could dampen the Husky spirit.

Magdalena Gómez in rehearsal for a production of her work: 'Dancing in My Cockroach Killers,' at Pregones Theater in New York City. The work is being presented Off-Broadway this fall. (Kayla Creamer Photo )

Latina Icon Donates Papers to UConn Archives

The University Archives will house the personal papers of writer, performance artist, and activist Magdalena Gómez.

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Termite Trouble? Blame it on the Microbes

Molecular and cell biologist Kenneth Noll explains why termites would not be a threat to your home without the help of microbes.

Celebrating the Freedom to Read

A Wally Lamb novel and the 2013 UConn Reads selection were among the once-banned books read aloud at the Co-op Sept. 23-27.

Genomics: Why Individualized Medicine Matters

Genomics: Why Individualized Medicine Matters

Together, the UConn Health Center and The Jackson Laboratory will transform medicine by improving care, lowering costs, and increasing life span.

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Interferon Researcher Philip Marcus Dies

Marcus made many seminal discoveries in the field of viral infections and the role of interferon in those infections.

A page from The Complete Persepolis. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

UConn Reads: Our Book, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

The chair of UConn Reads says there will be multiple ways for the UConn community to connect with the book.