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Dennis Pierce, director of dining services, with Robert Landolphi, assistant director of dining services for culinary development. Pierce received a 2018 Silver Plate Award from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. UConn also won a national award for Best Vegan Recipe.

UConn’s Dining Director Wins Industry Honors

The University was also recognized nationally for the best vegan recipe.

A view of the UConn Hartford campus on Aug. 14, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Honored for Preservation, Restoration of Historic Hartford Times Building

'The restoration demonstrates that preserving civic buildings can help revitalize Connecticut’s cities, while promoting interest in their history and culture,' said the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.

Street sign at the corner of North Eagleville Road and Storrs Road (Route 195). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, May 2018

It’s the month of May, and that means acceleration of construction on the Storrs campus, with the need to close some roads and detour traffic in several spots.

UConn wordmark.

UConn Reaches Tentative Agreement with Graduate Employee Union

The University and the union representing its graduate assistants have reached tentative agreement on terms for a new four-year contract.

In years gone by, the tree would be decorated with seasonal lights. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant Photo)

A Little Push

Mirror Lake’s Swing Journal is penning a tradition, one entry at a time.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 16, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, April 2018

Despite late snow at the start of the month, April construction remains on track at several sites across the Storrs campus.

President Susan Herbst and senior staff meet with undergraduates Jessica Kirchner and Amy Cerezo at Gulley Hall on Oct. 25, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Herbst to Hold Student Office Hours on Tuesday, March 27

The President invites students to her office hours on Tuesday, March 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., in Gulley Hall.

UConn wordmark.

Test of Emergency Communications Set for March 20

The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses this Tuesday.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road near the North Campus Residence Halls on Oct. 16, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Construction Update, March 2018

How cars and pedestrians will be affected by construction that starts this month on various infrastructure upgrades.

A view of the former Torrington campus.

UConn Plans to Sell Torrington Campus

The City of Torrington has the first rights to negotiate a purchase.