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An Opportunity to Do Wonderful Things
This story is the third of a multi-part series on the history of the Health Center. The entire series can be read at the Health Center’s 50th Anniversary website. The people involved in the Health Center’s early years recall the excitement they felt in being part of creating something new and the vision and commitment they […]
March 29, 2011 | Noreen Kirk
President-designate Outlines Her Vision for UConn
Susan Herbst says the only way to achieve her vision is to focus on academic excellence.
March 28, 2011 | CNX Radio Inc. Television Productions (video production) & Bret Eckhardt (video editing)
Urban Service Track Members Present at ADEA’s Annual Conference
Submitted by Urban Service Track UConn dental students and members of the Urban Service Track joined 2,000 clinicians and educators interested in educational innovation and interprofessional achievement in San Diego for the 2011 American Dental Education Association’s Annual Session earlier this month. Marcus Moss, a third-year dental student, described his participation in the ADEA conference […]
March 28, 2011 | Combined Reports
Campus Remembers David Plamondon
A vigil was held Thursday in honor of the student who died in a traffic accident on campus.
March 25, 2011 | Erik Duda & Jessica Tommaselli
Health, Safety and Environment Fair Celebrates 50
[flickr-gallery id=”72157627161888793″] The recent annual Health, Safety and Environment Fair offered something for everyone; from information about personal health and safety to environmental tips to the availability of videotaping a 50th anniversary greeting. This year’s theme focused on 50, which coincides with yearlong celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UConn […]
March 25, 2011 | Chris Kaminski
Medical School Reaps the Benefits of Student’s Passion for Photography
As a kid growing up in Waterbury, second-year medical student Pauley Chea loved cameras and taking photographs. “I love the ability to freeze a moment in time,” explains Chea. “In real life, everything is moving, everything is dynamic. A photograph is a snapshot in time so you can really take your time studying a scene […]
March 24, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
CFO Richard Gray Proposes Modest Tuition and Fee Increase
UConn's chief financial officer has proposed a 2.5 percent increase to help close the budget gap.
March 21, 2011 | Michael Kirk
UConn Reactor Uses More Efficient Process to Make Biodiesel Fuel
The reactor provides training for students in biodiesel technology.
March 21, 2011 | Bret Eckhardt, Colin Poitras, & Tim Stobierski, CLAS ’11
Medical School Class of 2011 Achieves Highest Match Rate in Recent Years
[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMOV3OtyrxU&feature=player_embedded’] Match Day was a great success for students at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine as 98.8 percent secured residencies through the National Residency Match Program. The national average is 94.1 percent. “There are a lot of metrics used to rank and evaluate educational institutions but the measures that matter most are […]
March 18, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Daylight Saving Time – Tips on How to Get a Better Nights Sleep
It’s time to spring ahead. Daylight Saving Time takes place on March 13 which means it’s time to advance the clocks and lose one hour of precious sleep. The National Sleep Foundation typically uses this opportunity to try to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and the fact that many of us don’t get […]
March 8, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington