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Town Hall Meetings on Tuition Scheduled

UConn's Chief Financial Officer will give a presentation on the University's budget situation, and answer questions.

Pei-Kang Wu works on his laptop in the School of Business Cafe on Nov. 30, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Taiwanese Exchange Student Enjoys Classes, Travel, and Husky Sports

Pei-Kang Wu, the first student from Taiwan's National Chengchi University to study at UConn, is one of more than 200 foreign exchange students on campus.

Gingerbread scenes lit the afternoon with a festive glow during the Winter Holiday Celebration on Dec. 7, 2011. (Sarah Rawlinson '15 (SFA)/UConn Photo)

Gingerbread Teams Enjoy the Sweet Taste of Success

Friendly competition was the order of the day for the Gingerbread House Contest, part of the Dec. 7 Winter Holiday Celebration.

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.

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.

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.

Guatemala Portrait - Smiling is a universal language (Flaherty)

UConn Students Around the World

Each semester, UConn students fan out across the globe to study abroad. Their photos document the people and places they encounter.

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Letters From London: Family Dinner

In the latest Letter from London, a UConn student studying abroad describes his new-found appreciation of food, far away from campus dining halls and home-cooked meals.