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Tour Guides Put Out the Welcome Mat

Student tour guides share their enthusiasm for UConn through a new blog about activities on campus.

July 28, 2010 |

Through the Eyes of Three Soldiers

Social historian Roger Buckley writes historical fiction about the lives of real characters.

July 28, 2010 | Karen A. Grava

Soccer Season is All Year Long

Soccer camp at UConn brings out the best in young athletes. Photo by Peter Morenus.

July 28, 2010 | Peter Morenus

Shake It Up

Students enjoy some ice cream from the UConn Dairy Bar. Photo by Al Ferreira

July 27, 2010 | Al Ferreira

Scholarship Student Thrives in Medicine Program

Scholarship support let Philip Gorecki focus on his education instead of worrying about finances.

July 27, 2010 | Caitlyn Orlomoski, UConn Foundation

Having a Field Day

Participants at the summer girl's Field Hockey camp play a game of "Stop Light" as part of their group activities. Photo by Margaret Malmborg.

July 26, 2010 | Margaret Malmborg

Exploring the Role of the ‘Diva’ in the Drama of Shakespeare

Pamela Allen Brown reveals the secret of all-male performances in Shakespearean theater.

July 26, 2010 |

Back on Their Feet

Nursing faculty and students provide foot care for homeless people at free clinic in New London.

July 23, 2010 | Martha Miller

A casual conversation

Darlene Desir, Psychology '13, and Alexandra Hollenbeck, Nutrition '12, share a laugh while seated at the Patricia Zugeber Meisterling memorial garden. Photo by Margaret Malmborg

July 23, 2010 | Margaret Malmborg

Why It Is Good to be Good

Goodness matters, philosopher Paul Bloomfield maintains in an upcoming book.

July 22, 2010 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today

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