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Art or Porn? Professor’s Book Suggests Distinction Not Always Clear
In a new book, Kelly Dennis explores the historical relationship between art and pornography.
October 6, 2009 | Stefanie Dion Jones
Buried Coins May Help Solve Mystery of Ancient Roman Population
A scientist and a historian worked together to estimate the population size of ancient Rome.
October 5, 2009 | Colin Poitras
Prospect of Drug Price Regulation Diminishes R&D Spending
Business professors Golec and Hegde investigated the unintended consequences of a well-intended proposal to cap new drug prices.
October 5, 2009 | Dan Uhlinger
Journalism Professor Tells Story of Volunteer Trip to Kenya
Journalism professor Marcel Dufresne, with school children, during a trip to Kenya with a volunteer group. He and his wife chronicled their visit in the Hartford Courant. Photo by Bethe Dufresne
October 5, 2009 | Bethe Dufresne
CRT’s October Production Highlights Wrongful Convictions
Delbert (Cedric Turner), left, and Sunny (Christina Greer) in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of The Exonerated, Oct. 8-18 in the Nafe Katter Theatre. Photo by Gerry Goodstein
October 2, 2009 | Gerry Goodstein
Wrongful Convictions Highlighted in Connecticut Repertory Theatre Production
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) is presenting Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen’s The Exonerated, Oct. 8-18 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Winner of the 2003 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience and the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, The Exonerated brings to life […]
October 2, 2009 | Combined Reports
Water Resources Institute Helps Develop State Drought Emergency Management Plans
A recent simulation exercise demonstrates the need to plan ahead for possible drought in the state.
October 2, 2009 | Kim Colavito Markesich
Give Blood! Red Cross Drive on Campus This Week
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Wilbur Cross Building Sept. 28-Oct. 2, and on Oct. 9. Sign up at ucbloodcommittee@gmail.com. Walk-ins also welcome. Photo by Frank Dahlmeyer
October 2, 2009 | Frank Dahlmeyer
New Policy Adopted to Protect Employees from Retaliation
The Office of the President has recently adopted a new Non-Retaliation Policy. The purpose of this policy is to better define protections from retaliation for individuals who, in good faith, participate in investigations or report alleged violations of policies, laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the University. It applies to all employees at all campuses […]
October 1, 2009 | Combined Reports
Joseph Glaz, Fellow, Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Joseph Glaz, a professor of statistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). An induction ceremony took place Aug. 3, at the Joint Statistical Meetings/IMS Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Glaz received the award for international leadership in the field of scan […]
October 1, 2009 | Combined Reports