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First-years Preparing to Cycle Cross Country to Fight Leukemia
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_EhRNNzCrI&feature=player_embedded’] They’ll land in San Francisco, assemble their bicycles, and set out on a 4,000-mile journey back home. First-year medical students James Alex, Greg Hebert and Tom Williams, along with first-year dental student Xing Zhu, make up the 2011 Coast to Coast for a Cure team. The cross-country bike trek to raise money for leukemia […]
Countdown to Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride
It’s not too late to sign up for the NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk taking place this Saturday, June 11, in Simsbury. The event benefits the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and Coaches vs. Cancer. The director of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Pramod Srivastava, says the money raised goes to […]
Sustainable Living – the UConn Way
Students share their interest in the environment while growing organic produce.
Summer Sandal Season May Prove Perilous for Your Feet
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzLOGYWkGiw&feature=player_embedded’] While many welcome the arrival of sandal season, the problems it may pose for your feet should not be ignored. Dr. Douglas Albreski, a podiatrist with the UConn Health Center, says some summer shoe styles can leave your feet in pain and cause injuries. For instance, flip-flops can lead to lower-leg pain. Wearing […]
Calhoun Ride Back for Fifth Year
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt2SXYwzcyU&feature=player_embedded’] UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, a three-time national champion and three-time cancer survivor, brings his annual fundraising bike ride and walk back to Simsbury for a fifth year. The 2011 NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows on Iron Horse […]
Malloy, Farrow, Stress Community Service in Commencement Speeches
The speakers urged graduating students to remember their responsibility to the world.
A Memorable Year
A new president, national scholarships, a winning streak, a national championship, and more.
May Is Melanoma Month – UConn Dermatologist Warns of Tanning Bed Dangers
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1WCznpbdrY&feature=player_embedded’] As many women prepare for proms and weddings this season, they hope to obtain that healthy glow by heading to the tanning bed salons. But the color you may get from a tanning bed is anything but healthy, says Dr. Hanspaul Makkar, dermatologist with the UConn Health Center. Your risk of melanoma increases by […]
UConn Researchers Debunk Hummingbird Theory
A study using high-speed video showed that hummingbird feeding doesn’t work as previously thought.