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Alexander Gaffney, left, Luci Chaplin, and Ryan Royle perform at the Steel Pan Ensemble held in von der Mehden Recital Hall on Dec. 4, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

UConn Ensemble Makes Steel-Pan Sounds Come Alive

A diverse group of students enjoys making music that has universal appeal.

Kristin Kelly, associate professor of political science poses for a portrait near Mirror Lake on September 9, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Protecting the Privacy of Consumer Records

A UConn political scientist is studying people's concerns about the privacy of their medical records and the implications for public policy.

Kumar Venkitanarayanan, professor of animal science and Anup Kollanoor Johny, a postdoctoral fellow in animal science, with chickens at the Poultry Unit on Horsebarn Hill Road on Nov. 29, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Waging the War Against Salmonella … One Molecule at a Time

UConn researchers have found a creative way to combat Salmonella using natural food grade molecules.

DeVinney Finds Husky Swim Team a Family Affair

Senior Erin DeVinney, a Big East Academic All-Star, has excelled as a nursing major and top-level athlete who has Type 1 diabetes.

Image of brain scan.

How Do We Learn to Speak and Read?

UConn faculty and alumni scientists explore the processes of learning to speak and read at the world-renowned Haskins Laboratories in New Haven.

Fourth-year medical student Cynthia Emilie Armand sees a patient at the the 10th District Senior Fair in New Haven on November 30, 2010. (Bruce Gould for UConn Health Center)

Community Outreach: Med Students at Senior Fair

Urban Service Track scholars helped provide health care screenings and nutrition information for senior citizens in New Haven.

Professor Blair Johnson at his office on Nov. 8, 2011. (Max Sinton for UConn)

Mapping HIV Prevention Efforts

A UConn researcher is using GIS to analyze how environment, culture, and politics can affect the efficacy of HIV prevention interventions.

Billy Joel reviews the lyrics to his song 'Summer, Highland Falls,' while answering a question from the audience during a lecture and concert at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 29, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Piano Man Talks About His Music

During a Q&A session at Jorgensen Tuesday, Billy Joel related anecdotes, offered advice, and invited some of his audience to perform with him on stage.

True Colors annual conference- the largest LGBT youth conference in the country with more than 2000 attendees

Out and About

How UConn started a movement to establish a community atmosphere for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students to become one the nation’s most LGBT-friendly campuses.

Michael Moore speaks his mind at UConn appearance to benefit Mark Twain House and Museum.

Michael Moore Speaks His Mind to Appreciative Audience

Award-winning documentary film maker Michael Moore spoke on campus as part of the 'Pen Warmed Up In Hell' lecture series sponsored by the Mark Twain House and Museum.