Community Impact
A New Voice on the Fishery Council
The New England Fishery Management Council tackles controversial issues such as catch limits and how to manage a dwindling resource. UConn historian Matt McKenzie brings a cultural and historical perspective to the table.
July 17, 2012 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Conservation Academy Creates Connections with the Environment
A new summer program was designed to set high school students on the path to becoming life-long advocates for the protection of natural resources.
July 16, 2012 | Sheila Foran
Cooperative Extension Reaches Out to Help Maintain a Healthy Environment
UConn’s extension specialists are on the front line in the struggle against invasive species.
July 9, 2012 | Sheila Foran
High School Teachers Get a Lesson in Identifying Genetically Modified Foods
A day-long workshop on DNA analysis gave teachers another tool to engage students in science.
July 5, 2012 | Sheila Foran
Learning in the Global Classroom
A new Study Abroad program in Guatemala has an added dimension: the participants are drawn from Universitas 21 institutions around the world.
June 28, 2012 | Elizabeth Omara-Otunnu
UConn Drumline Doesn’t Miss a Beat with Sounds of Summer Program
The Drumline hosted musicians in grades 7-12 for Yamaha's summer percussion camp June 25-26.
June 27, 2012 | Tracy Anderson
Historical Aerial Photos of Connecticut’s Coastline Now Available Online
Aerial photographs of the state’s coast covering the past 40 years provide a valuable time series of environmental and land use conditions.
June 26, 2012 | Suzanne Zack, University Libraries
Festival of Early Music Based on Music Scholar’s Research
As artistic director for the Connecticut Early Music Festival, music historian Eric Rice is organizing a concert series featuring music written before 1800.
June 21, 2012 | Kenneth Best
Journeys of Faith
Gerald Krell '57 (SFA) is a documentary film maker whose overview of world religions is a response to current events.
May 23, 2012 | Gerald Krell '57 (SFA)
Neag School Sees New Role in Conversation About Education Reform
Lawmakers turn to UConn's education school for assistance in evaluating a portion of the program created by Connecticut's new law.
May 18, 2012 | Tom Breen & Stephanie Reitz