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Campus Remembers David Plamondon
A vigil was held Thursday in honor of the student who died in a traffic accident on campus.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
UConn Reactor Uses More Efficient Process to Make Biodiesel Fuel
The reactor provides training for students in biodiesel technology.
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 […]
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 […]
A Half-Century of Service
This story is the first 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. Many people now living in Connecticut probably don’t remember a time when the University of Connecticut Health Center didn’t exist. We’re used to seeing that distinctive building […]
Raising the Roof in Gampel Pavilion
Players on the men's basketball team say the energy of their fans helps them win.
Brushing Up on Dental Do’s and Don’ts
The number of dental products on display in your typical grocery story or pharmacy can be daunting. Manual or electric toothbrushes, soft or hard bristles, whitening trays or strips – the choices are seemingly endless. Toothbrushes When it comes to brushes – bristles are key. Dr. Jonathan Meier with the UConn School of Dental Medicine […]