University Life

The Veterans Day Observance took place on the CLAS quad on Nov. 11, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Veterans Honored at Campus Ceremony on 11/11/11

Speakers at the ceremony included President Herbst, a military science professor, and a student veteran.

November 14, 2011 | Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)

On 11/11, Documentary Honors 11 Veterans

'Eleven,' a documentary film resulting from a student project at the Waterbury Campus, features 11 veterans from time periods ranging from World War II to the present.

November 11, 2011 | Nicholas Forte '10 (BUS)

Andrew Lyon: An Honorable Veteran

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADJy9JB1SU’] There is a different type of culture on the UConn campus that some may not even realize is present. This week I was granted the honor of working with military veteran Andrew Lyon, who joined the Connecticut National Guard in high school. After spending two years at Central Connecticut State University, Andrew […]

November 10, 2011 | Julie Bruhn

One Student, One Story: Andrew Lyon, Student Veteran

Julie Bruhn's latest video features Andrew Lyon '13 (CLAS), who is helping develop a living-learning community for veterans on campus.

November 10, 2011 | Combined Reports

The Art of Illustrating Children’s Literature

An infirm pachyderm inspires student illustrators.

November 10, 2011 | Sheila Foran

Habitat for Humanity holds their Jail n' Bail event on Fairfield Way where UConn celebrities such as basketball player Stephanie Dolson '14 are held in jail until students donate money to raise or lower their bail on Oct. 31, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Jail n’ Bail Event Raises Money for Charity

The Habitat for Humanity Jail n' Bail fundraiser kept UConn celebrities such as basketball player Stefanie Dolson in jail, awaiting donations to lower their bail.

November 1, 2011 | Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)