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New Study Finds Safer Sex Education Effective
UConn researchers found that safer sex education among African Americans increased condom usage.
September 18, 2009 | Beth Krane
Taking Genomic Research to the Next Level
A new optical instrument is enabling researchers to analyze splicing pathways in the genomes of the fruit fly and a roundworm, in preparation for further study of the human genome.
September 18, 2009 | Jim H. Smith
Journalists’ Group to Receive Dodd Human Rights Prize
The Committee to Protect Journalists will be recognized for promoting press freedom worldwide.
September 16, 2009 | Michael Kirk
Display of Flags Symbolizes Lives Lost to Suicide
One of 1,200 flags symbolizing the number of college students lost to suicide each year, part of a suicide prevention awareness campaign Sept. 14-18. Photo by Frank Dahlmeyer
September 15, 2009 | Frank Dahlmeyer
Students Prepare for Jewish Observance of Rosh Hashanah
Rabbi Shlomo Hecht, director of UConn Chabad, helps senior Wenhui Sun create a shofar, or horn, in preparation for Rosh Hashanah. Photo by Frank Dahlmeyer
September 15, 2009 | Frank Dahlmeyer
Open House Draws Crowds of Prospective Students and Families
Ronnie Vernik, left, program assistant for First Year Experience, speaks with prospective student Eunice Polanto and her father during Open House on Sept. 13. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
September 15, 2009 | Jessica Tommaselli and Margaret Malmborg
Festival on the Green Brings Town and Gown Together
Members of the public sample UConn's arts offerings during Festival on the Green on Sept. 13. The festival is organized by the Mansfield Downtown Partnership. Photo by Kenneth Best
September 15, 2009 | Kenneth Best
Two Chemistry Professors Win CAREER Awards
Nicholas Leadbeater’s work in microwave chemistry and José Gascón’s research on the electronic structure of a protein have attracted National Science Foundation grants to promote the work of promising junior faculty.
September 15, 2009 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Business Major’s ‘Ninth Semester’ Takes Him Across a Continent
Senior Jeff Roy took time off from UConn to travel by motorcycle from Enfield to Tierra del Fuego.
September 14, 2009 | Sheila Foran
New Program Seeks to Promote Positive Fan Behavior
The University has instituted a new game day environment and sportsmanship program at its athletic events this year called Husky Honor. The intent of the program is to promote good sportsmanship and fan behavior at all UConn athletic events. “Promoting good sportsmanship and mutual respect among participants and spectactors alike is one of the most […]
September 14, 2009 | Combined Reports