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Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – November 2012

PTSD study; pot smoking teen study; Sandy’s mental impact; SAD; and CO dangers.

Alexander Shvartsman, professor of computer science and engineering on Oct. 23, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn VoTeR Center Helps Ensure Accuracy of Voting Machines

Engineering faculty and students are working to ensure that defective technology doesn’t get in the way of accurate vote counts.

Forward Marie Elena Bolles '14 (NUR) was named the Big East Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Year by coaches in the conference. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

No. 5 Field Hockey Team Seeks Big East Tournament Title

One of the top teams in the country, the women's field hockey team competed for the conference championship this weekend. UConn defeated Syracuse 4-3 to win the Big East Championship.

carbon dioxide molecule (Tim Hunter/UConn Photo)

How a Dance Company Designer is Helping UConn Set Itself Apart from the Digital Pack

Tim Hunter plans for UConn to become a powerhouse for digital media and design.

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On the Syllabus This Semester: Vampires

Assistant professor Pam Bedore teaches an English class on vampire fiction as a literary genre.

Alpha Lamda Delta hosts Pumpkinrest where students decorate pumpkins and raise money for the Omen Leukemia and Lymphoma society on Fairfield Way on Oct. 26, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Jack O’ Lanterns Deliver on Halloween Theme

Alpha Lambda Delta honor society sponsored pumpkin decorating festivities last week on Fairfield Way.

Doris Kearns Goodwin's appearance was the opening presentation of the Edmund Fusco Contemporary Issues Forum. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Doris Kearns Goodwin Speaks About the American Presidency at Contemporary Issues Forum

Presidential historian, prize-winning author, and political pundit makes timely appearance on Storrs campus.

Demolition Begins of Health Center Lower Campus Buildings

During an event attended by Governor Malloy, the removal of the metal buildings for the new Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine got under way.

UConn’s Men’s Soccer Team Plays with an International Flair

UConn's men's soccer enjoys an enviable national reputation by consistenty fielding winning teams. This year is no exception.

Energy Drink Dangers

Even though they promise greater alertness and performance, potential risks are involved.