University Life

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

Husky Haulers Lauren Cunningham '13 (CLAS), left, and Monica Vaughn-Flam '13 (CLAS) help a student carry her belongings to her room at the North Campus Residence Complex on Aug. 26, 2011.

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

The Earth Day Spring Fling is one of many activities that promote sustainability on campus.

UConn Rises to 16th Among ‘Greenest Colleges’

The Sierra Club's annual list of 'Coolest Schools' rates sustainability efforts.

August 25, 2011 | Michael Kirk

From left: Mallory Walsh ’14 (CLAS) and Victoria South ’14 (BUS), members of the Student Philanthropy Committee, on Tuition Runs Out Day, held on March 23.

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

Jenna Van Dugteren '12 (CLAS).

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

Dayton Horvath, a rising senior majoring in chemistry, just returned from Fudan University in Shanghai, China where he attended the Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference. During his stay in Shangai, Horvath snapped skyline photos of the city taken in both daylight and after dark.

U21 Conference Draws Three UConn Students to Shanghai

The Shanghai skyline at dusk, taken by one of three UConn students attending the Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference at Fudan University, China. (Dayton Horvath for UConn)

August 5, 2011 | Dayton Horvath for UConn

From left, UConn students Grace Vasington, Savannah Williams, Rachael Nave, and Dovile Vilkauskaite on a visit to Belfast Castle during their trip to Ireland to attend the U21 summer school.

Studying Conflict Resolution in the Home of ‘The Troubles’

Five UConn undergraduates spent nearly two weeks in Ireland at the Universitas 21 summer school.

August 4, 2011 | Richard Veilleux

President Announces New Campus Book Program

UConn Reads is designed to foster a constructive 'culture of argument.'

August 1, 2011 | Combined Reports