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Trevor Sanchez: Never Giving Up
After a car accident forced him to give up the martial arts that he loved, junior Trevor Sanchez found other ways to stay involved.
Chi Anako: Serving UConn and the Community
Chi Anako, a molecular and cell biology major, also volunteers at a local shelter, is an RA on campus, and works as a University tour guide.
Sam Tracy: Representing UConn
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eagfdGOMkEo’] Wow, I can’t believe it’s the last week of the semester already. Senior year is flying by and it’s amazing to think I have only one semester left here at UConn! Working with these 12 amazing students over the past few months has really opened my eyes to the huge diversity of […]
Jill Andruskiewicz: Staying Active at UConn
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXMDvOQgWbI’] Greetings UConn! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday last week. I had a great time volunteering at a soup kitchen in New Haven and playing board games with my family Thanksgiving Day! As the semester winds down, I’m excited to share with you the last few student stories and anxious to […]
Armando Jimenez: A Leader in All Respects
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcTVVIs-e0′] Every week I have the privilege of working with such great, motivated individuals and this week was no exception. Armando Jimenez is the definition of a student leader. He is founder and President of Brothers Reaching Our Society, or BROS, which is an organization on campus aimed at helping male students find […]
Andrew Lyon: An Honorable Veteran
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADJy9JB1SU’] There is a different type of culture on the UConn campus that some may not even realize is present. This week I was granted the honor of working with military veteran Andrew Lyon, who joined the Connecticut National Guard in high school. After spending two years at Central Connecticut State University, Andrew […]
Manisha Bicchieri: Helping Out Students and the Environment
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im7HO0UUDfU’] Hey Everyone! This week on One Student. One Story we feature junior Manisha Bicchieri. She is majoring in Resource Economics with a minor in Food Science. Manisha told me that after struggling academically her first semester, she buckled down and made Dean’s List the following spring. From there, Manisha became involved with […]
Kevin Mastro: Pioneer of Rhythm and Research
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzOPrlXu0mk’] Hello again UConn! Today I bring you the journey of senior Kevin Mastro. He is a biology and psychology major with a focus in behavioral neuroscience. Kevin has always been interested in biology and in high school was attracted to UConn’s vast research capabilities. Now as a senior, Kevin takes full advantage […]
Nick Trautmann: His Music does the Talking
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lECUOw_l7KM’] This week on One Student. One Story, we explore the music of sophomore Nick Trautmann. He is involved in UConn’s Jazz Ensemble, the Steel Pan Ensemble and participated in rock bands in high school. In this piece, we let the instruments tell the story. All of the music in the feature is […]
Trevor Biggs: The Renaissance Man
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMZIy4WPW2k’] Well, it’s officially fall here at UConn’s Storrs campus. As the temperature starts to cool down the leaves begin to bleed their glorious autumn colors, which provides for such beautiful views in this area of Connecticut. Last week I visited the scenic Spring Valley Farm, where a group of students live and […]