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Dan Henderson, fourth-year medical student, shows his iPhone app "Safecheck." (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Reducing Errors in the OR? There’s an App for That

Fourth-year medical student Dan Henderson’s patient safety crusade embraces technology to promote the use of surgical safety checklists.

Michael Lynch, philosophy, teaching feature.

Great Professors: Michael Lynch

Philosophy professor Michael Lynch engages his students in discussion of thought-provoking questions that confront all people as human beings.

Lauren Engeln and other players give high fives to the fans following the women's basketball game against North Carolina at Gampel Pavilion on Jan. 16, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

An Overwhelming Victory

Lauren Engeln and other players give high fives to Husky fans, after the women's basketball team handed North Carolina its worst loss, 86-35.

Charlie String of the South Marketplace checks his skillet during the 12th Annual Culinary Competition held at the Rome Commons Ballroom on Jan. 12, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

What’s Cooking?

UConn's professional chefs put their skills to the test at this week's Annual Culinary Competition, vying to produce the most colorful, most delicious dishes.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Wikimedia Commons Photo)

‘The New Face of Activism’ is Theme of UConn’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event

Speakers at Monday's event will consider how the emergence of digital media has changed the face of social activism worldwide.

Winter Warriors

Don’t let cold weather put your workout routine on ice.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy during a ceremonial bill signing at the Health Center after a final agreement was reached between the state and Jackson Laboratory. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Final Agreement Reached Between Jackson Lab and the State

During a news conference at the Health Center, Gov. Malloy said the laboratory will bring jobs and strengthen Connecticut’s bioscience industry.

Heart attack survivor John Klimczak (right) credits Dr. Mike Azrin (left) and other UConn Health Center caregivers with saving his life. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Self-proclaimed ‘Walking Miracle’ Celebrates His Caregivers

Two months after a heart attack that nearly killed him, a 48-year-old father of two held a luncheon at the UConn Health Center to thank all those involved in his care.

The UConn a cappella group known as "A Completely Different Note" performs at the Student Union Theater on Dec. 8, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

The Merry Music Makers of ‘A Completely Different Note’ Appear in Concert

A Completely Different Note embraces the art of a cappella singing in the group's December concert.

The candle lighting ceremony commences in the Student Union on Dec. 9, 2011. (Max Sinton for UConn)

Kwanzaa Ceremony Heralds the Holiday Season

The African American Cultural Center's annual Kwanzaa event included the lighting of candles, a blessing, and a shared meal.