University Life
First Innovation Expo: Opportunities Abound on Campus
'We have such cool things going on on campus,' said biology major Greta Johnson, a volunteer at the event.
October 30, 2018 | Claire Hall
Engaging Future Scientists
Children ages 5 to 12 joined UConn faculty, staff, and students for an afternoon of STEM experiments as part of Homecoming Weekend.
October 29, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)
A Lasting Tribute: Class Tree Project Launched
Reviving an older tradition, emeritus professors Greg Anderson and Dick Brown are encouraging current students to plant a tree on campus for their class year.
October 24, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Wash ‘n’ Wag
UConn's Pre-Vet Club welcomed area canines to a dog wash at the Ratcliffe Hicks Arena as a fundraiser on a recent Saturday.
October 17, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)
Former FBI Director James Comey Speaks at UConn
Comey spoke about the importance of ethical leadership as a basis for making sound decisions.
October 16, 2018 | Photos by Peter Morenus
Firing Up the Fans at First Night
The Huskies are back! Fans got to meet and greet the 2018-19 basketball teams and their coaches at Gampel Pavilion Friday night.
October 15, 2018 | Combined Reports
Cannabis Course Responds to Industry Need
Plant science professor Gerry Berkowitz will offer a course on the horticulture of cannabis in the spring, to help prepare students for the burgeoning industry in medical marjuana.
October 15, 2018 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Major Fair ‘A Mind-Opening Experience’ for Exploratory Students
The fair drew students from across the University who are undeclared, looking to diversify their study experience, or interested in adding a major or minor.
October 12, 2018 | Maya Moore ’19 (CLAS)
Climate Corps Seeks to Make Impact in Connecticut’s Communities
A service learning course enlists students to help the state's communities respond and adapt to climate change through the UConn Climate Corps.
October 10, 2018 | Elaina Hancock
A Field Day for UConn’s Learning Communities
During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more.
October 9, 2018 | Combined Reports