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A composite of students from the video UConn a Community of Champions.

UConn: A Community of Champions

UConn is a vibrant community, made up of individuals whose passions drive them to succeed.

President Susan Herbst talks with students during her office hours in Gulley Hall. (Ariel Dowski/UConn File Photo)

President Herbst Schedules Office Hours for Students

The first open office hours session for students this fall will take place on Friday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Gulley Hall.

Baile Latino

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Jon Borges and Cristina Cutz dancing traditional Latin salsa.

Lordie Rene '18 (CLAS) speaks as part of a panel on suicide at the African American Cultural Center on Sept. 25, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students Speak Out About Suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. A student panel discussed how their lives had been affected by the issue.

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It’s On Us to Eliminate Sexual Assault, Harassment

In a letter to the community, President Herbst reaffirms UConn's commitment and outlines steps that have been taken to prevent sexual violence.

Old Story, New Plot: A Look at Censorship

Suzy Staubach, general books manager at the UConn Co-op, writes about the latest censorship tactic on the occasion of Banned Books Week.

Comedian Jay Leno cruises around campus in a student-built car while visiting UConn, where he gave a presentation at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts during Family Weekend. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Jay Leno Cruises Around Campus

Comedian Jay Leno tried out a student-built car while visiting UConn as a speaker during Family Weekend.

Sunrise yoga on horsebarn Hill on Sept. 22. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Serenity at Sunrise

Yoga at sunrise on Horsebarn Hill on Monday morning was one of the activities designed to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Week.

The UConn Reads 2014-15 book selection, the Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reads: Our Book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma

This year's selection is a special match for a community ready for a wide-ranging conversation about American ways of eating.

‘A Book That Changed My Life,’ The Short List

Find out which six titles made it to the UConn Reads short list.