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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
A Fall View of the Health Center
A fall view of the exterior of the UConn Health Center in Farmington. Photo by Peter Morenus
October 26, 2009 | Peter Morenus
Senior Army Officer Appointed Chief Information Officer
David Gilbertson has been selected as the University’s new associate vice president and chief information officer. His appointment, which takes effect in January, was announced recently by Barry Feldman, vice president and chief operating officer. Gilbertson has served for 26 years in the U.S. Army and is currently the deputy commander of the Army’s Institute […]
October 26, 2009 | Combined Reports
Louise Simmons, ‘One Woman Makes a Difference’ Award
Louise Simmons, associate professor of social work instruction and research, received the 2009 “One Woman Makes a Difference” award from the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund for her leadership and dedication to the advancement of women and girls in Connecticut.
October 26, 2009 | Combined Reports
Lori Smolin, Visualizing Nutrition
Lori Smolin, Visualizing Nutrition (Wiley, November 2009). Smolin is an assistant research professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She co-authored this book with Mary Grosvenor, a registered dietician.
October 26, 2009 | Combined Reports
U.S. Patents Granted to the University,
January-June 2009
The list of patents received was supplied by the University’s Center for Science and Technology Commercialization. Woerdeman, D., Veraverbeke, W., Verpoest, I., Delcour, J., and Parnas, R. Gluten Biopolymers Patent number 7,520,929, issued 4/21/09 Mather, P., Liu, C., and Ge, Q. Shape Memory Polymers Based on Semicrystalline Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Bearing Nanostructured Hard Segments Patent number […]
October 26, 2009 | Combined Reports
Licenses and Options Granted by the University, January-June 2009
The list of licenses and options granted was supplied by the University’s Center for Science and Technology Commercialization. DiBenedetto, A. Fibroin Gels Eurocoatig SpA Wright, D. and Bahr, B. Lysosomal Modulators for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases R&D Corp. Papadimitrakopoulos, F. Method for Separation and Purification of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Selah Technologies Ford, J. […]
October 26, 2009 | Combined Reports