University Life
After Irene: Resources Available on Campus for Those Still Without Power
Showers, food, potable water, and charging stations are available for students and UConn employees who still don't have power.
September 2, 2011 | Combined Reports
Cultural Adjustments
New international students attended a three-day orientation last week to get acclimated to living and studying in the U.S.
September 2, 2011 | Peter Morenus
Making the Transition to College
A program to help students with disabilities make the transition to college was offered at UConn for the first time this summer.
September 1, 2011 | Combined Reports
Bicycle Loan Program, Electric Vehicles, Coming to Storrs
Several new programs focused on reducing greenhouse gases are under way.
September 1, 2011 | Richard Veilleux, and Michael Kirk
Moving In
Freshmen moved in on Friday as scheduled. Upperclassmen also began moving in the same day, to get ahead of Hurricane Irene.
August 30, 2011 | Sean Flynn, Peter Morenus, and Ariel Dowski ’14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo
Hurricane Irene: Information for UConn Students & Families
Changes to the scheduled student move-in process, and other preparations in light of anticipated severe weather this weekend.
August 25, 2011 | Combined Reports
UConn Rises to 16th Among ‘Greenest Colleges’
The Sierra Club's annual list of 'Coolest Schools' rates sustainability efforts.
August 25, 2011 | Michael Kirk
Student Committee Encourages Others to Give Back
The Student Philanthropy Committee aims to build awareness of the importance of giving.
August 18, 2011 | Combined Reports
In WiMSE, Van Dugteren Experiences Everything
A woman making a difference with math, science, and engineering.
August 15, 2011 | Craig Burdick ’96 (CLAS), ’01 (ENG)
Making Connections
Each summer, RAs call all the students on their floor to say hello before they move in.
August 10, 2011 | Michael Kirk