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Jc Beall, Daniel Taylor Fellow, University of Otago
Jc Beall, a professor of philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was the 2009 Daniel Taylor Fellow at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. The honor is awarded by invitation. Its chief purpose is to bring eminent philosophers from outside New Zealand to the Otago philosophy department and other New Zealand […]
October 30, 2009 | Combined Reports
UConn Police Make Arrest for Internet Threats
University of Connecticut police have arrested a man in connection with Internet threats warning people not to cooperate with the authorities in the days following the death of UConn student Jasper Howard. Christopher J. Mutchler, 18, of Wethersfield, was arrested Oct. 29 and charged with hindering prosecution, interfering with an officer, threatening and other charges, […]
October 30, 2009 | Michael Kirk
Fall Colors Illuminate Campus
A view of Gentry Building from the roof of the Student Union. Photo by Peter Morenus
October 30, 2009 | Peter Morenus
High Blood Pressure Medicines Show Promise for Treating Heart Disease
Two medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure appear to be effective in treating one of the most common and potentially deadly forms of heart disease, according to a report by UConn scientists.
October 29, 2009 | Colin Poitras
Speaker Explores Human Rights as Issue for the U.S.
This year’s Sackler Human Rights Lecture focused on human rights as a national movement.
October 28, 2009 | Derek Ghan, LAW '12
President Hogan Dances with the Stars
President Michael Hogan, center, 'danced with the stars' at the inaugural performance of the Husky Headliner Series at Jorgensen. Photo by Margaret Malmborg
October 28, 2009 | Margaret Malmborg
Implications of Four-Day Work Week to be Topic of Law School Symposium
The possible social and economic benefits of implementing a four-day work week will be examined by professionals from a variety of disciplines during the Connecticut Law Review’s Annual Symposium on Oct. 30. The symposium will take place in the William R. Davis Courtroom at the University of Connecticut School of Law, from 8.15 a.m. to […]
October 28, 2009 | Combined Reports
David Kenny, Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology ‘Sells Award’
David A. Kenny, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Psychology, received the 2008 Sells Award from the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology “for outstanding career contributions to multivariate experimental psychology.” The award, the highest honor bestowed by the Society in recognition of contributions to the field, was presented to him in Salishan, Ore., on Oct. […]
October 27, 2009 | Combined Reports
Arrests Announced in Jasper Howard Case
UConn and state police today announced the arrest of three people in connection with the Oct. 18 stabbing death of UConn football player Jasper Howard.
October 27, 2009 | Richard Veilleux
Huskies Bid Farewell to Teammate at Miami Funeral
The football team traveled to Miami to pay final respects to Jasper Howard and support his family.
October 26, 2009 | Tristram Korten