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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
Howard Memorial Funds Established
In memory of UConn football student-athlete Jasper Howard, the Division of Athletics has established two funds for those who wish to express their support. Funeral arrangements for Howard, who died on Oct. 18, have also been announced. According to a statement from Athletics, the “Jasper T. Howard Endowed Scholarship” will be awarded annually to a […]
October 23, 2009 | Combined Reports
Clothesline Project Seeks to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault
T-shirts decorated by sexual assault survivors are displayed as part of 'The Clothesline Project' during Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Photo by Frank Dahlmeyer
October 22, 2009 | Frank Dahlmeyer
No Place Like Home? Exploring the Myths of Telecommuting
UConn research suggests telecommuting may not enhance job satisfaction or the work-family balance.
October 22, 2009 | Combined Reports
New Series of Student Performances to be Launched at Jorgensen
A new series of student performances begins at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 23. The series, known as “Husky Headliners,” is designed to offer UConn students easier access to professional artistic performance space and an opportunity to be involved with producing a show in a professional manner. Says Jorgensen director Rod Rock, “Historically […]
October 22, 2009 | Andrea Ader