University Life

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Think Like A Boxer

The UConn Boxing Club is for anyone interested in learning about the sport of boxing.

Cheryl H. Williams, Program Specialist surrounded by bags of shredded professor evaluations on April 11, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Student Evaluations of Teaching ‘Go Green’ With New Online Initiative

Bubble sheets and comment sheets will soon be a thing of the past, as a new online format is launched for student evaluations of teaching.

Ethan Sarnoski '13 (CANR) on April 10, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Ethan Sarnoski, Future Microbiologist

After excelling in pathobiology research aas an undergraduate, Ethan Sarnoski '13 (CANR) is heading to Yale as a Ph.D. candidate in microbiology.

A view of the trophies during a rally to celebrate the Women's Basketball win over Louisville held along Fairfield Way on April 10, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Gr8ness: Bringing Home Another Trophy

Thousands of students and other Husky fans lined the route of the parade to welcome the National Championship women's basketball team back to campus.

Portrait of Carlos J. Rodriguez '13 (CLAS) on March30, 2013. (Max Sinton/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Carlos Rodriguez, Future Counselor

Carlos Rodriguez '13 (CLAS) is grateful for the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, and he plans to 'pay it forward' by becoming a counselor.

President Susan Herbst talks with Surav Sakya '13 (CLAS), middle, and Garrett Rapsilber '13 (CLAS) during her office hours in Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall on Feb. 18, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

President Herbst to Hold Office Hours for Students April 15

President Susan Herbst is inviting students to share their ideas, questions, and concerns with her at open office hours on Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Joe Williamson '13 (ED) on April 2, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Joseph Williamson, Future Social Studies Teacher

Connecticut history buff Joe Williamson '13 (ED) incorporates elements of local history into his lesson plans to engage students.

Addison Zhao (CLAS '13) on March 6, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Addison Zhao, Future Educational Psychologist

Psychology senior Addison Zhao has excelled as both a student and a peer educator. Now he hopes to study educational psychology in graduate school.

Outstanding Students in the Class of 2013

As the University counts down to Commencement, UConn Today is featuring some of this year's outstanding graduating students.

Russell Lycan ’13 (CLAS). (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Russell Lycan, Future Marine Archaeologist

Russell Lycan ’13 (CLAS) is making the journey from Navy diver to a career in marine archaeology.