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First Look at Sendak Collection Items: In the Night Kitchen Exhibit
In 1969, children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak wrote excitedly about his work on In the Night Kitchen. “I’m mad for it-and it’s mad,” he noted.
300,000 Ways to Do Time with a Federal Crime
Mike Chase '11 JD details on Twitter and a new book some of the more ridiculous ways to run afoul of the law.
Brothers of We Banjo 3 Bring Fresh Sound to Jorgensen
The Irish bluegrass group We Banjo 3 brings its signature mix of musical styles to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 17.
Talking Impeachment, Politics, and Elections with David Yalof
American politics expert David Yalof talks about the politics of impeachment throughout American history.
Woodstock Forever: A Personal Reflection
UConn Today writer Ken Best recalls his attendance at the famed Woodstock concert, and the way those times have shaped his life.
‘Day-Glo and Napalm’ Exhibition Looks Back at UConn Activism
An exhibit on display at the Dodd Center looks back on the turbulent years of Vietnam-era protest at UConn.
Study: On Screen, Girls’ Bodies are Changing
The bodies of female characters in animated films have changed within the last two decades and the impact on young viewers merits further study, says Rebecca Rowe of UConn.
African Art Exhibit Represents Diverse Ethnic Groups
While conducting research on the urban transformation of developing countries in Africa, Josef Gugler, emeritus professor of sociology, and his wife, Janine, a printmaker, also spent time with artists who created a variety of works that they purchased for their own collection of African art. The couple recently donated the art they acquired to the […]
Hatfield-McCoy Feud Carries Lessons for Today
The fabled feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families of Appalachia is the subject of a new PBS documentary, featuring the insights of UConn historian Altina Waller.
Professor Blends Art and Science in ‘The Colony’
The Colony, a performance about the evolution of communication in two of the most social creatures on earth — humans and ants — can be seen tonight, Saturday, and Sunday.