University Life

Graduation balloons at the Senior Block Party held in the Alumni Center on April 26, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Seniors, It’s Your Week

The Senior Block Party Thursday at the Alumni Center was one of a series of stress-free events staged for students who are about to graduate during Senior Week April 23-27.

Melanie Rodriguez '11 (ED) '12 MA on April 16, 2012. (Peter Morenus for UConn)

Class of 2012: Melanie Rodriguez

Coming to Storrs from Bridgeport was a culture shock for Melanie Rodriguez '11 (ED), '12 MA, but she succeeded beyond her expectations and now hopes to return to teach in the city where she grew up.

Rochelle BaRoss

Rochelle BaRoss: Embracing Community

Graduating senior Rochelle BaRoss values the connections she's made within the art community and at the Daily Campus.

Danielle Millar '12 (NUR) on April 12, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012: Danielle Millar

An honors student in the School of Nursing, Danielle Millar enjoys the integration of science and social skills in her chosen profession.

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University to Discontinue Student Fee Charged to Support UConnPIRG

The issue was discussed Wednesday during the Board of Trustees meeting.

Patrease Hawkins

Class of 2012: Patrease Hawkins

Patrease Hawkins '12 MSW is all about helping the elderly, and has a special affinity for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Sheryl Kennedy, Torrington Campus (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012: Sheryl Kennedy

Graduating at 61, this Torrington campus student calls her UConn experience life-changing.

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Spring Weekend: Thank You to the Community

UConn President Susan Herbst and Mansfield Mayor Betsy Paterson thank the community for ending the event known as spring weekend, and look forward to new, more positive end-of-semester traditions.

Linda Chadrys, Meg MecCabe, and Jaime Pennella of UCann Recycle take surveys and offer free UCann Recycle gear sponsored by Dasani of Coca-Cola at the UConn Earth Day Spring Fling on April 19, 2012. (Max Sinton for UConn)

Celebrating Earth Day

Hundreds of students gathered in the center of campus Thursday to celebrate UConn’s 5th annual Earth Day Spring Fling.

Arianne Magro, graduating senior, from the Avery Point Campus on March 29, 2012. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012: Arianne Magro

Arianne Magro has combined a love of scholarship with a love of her surroundings to maximize her undergraduate years at Avery Point.