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UConn Professor Honored as NASW/CT 2009 Educator of the Year
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Lirio K. Negroni, an associate professor at the University of Connecticut’s School of Social Work, has been named the 2009 Educator of the Year by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Also honored were UConn student Celaura Estrada as the NASW/CT 2009 MSW Student of the Year […]
June 17, 2009 | Combined Reports
New Resource to Help Faculty Use Technology in Teaching
The Instructional Resource Center has created a wiki, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide information about new and emerging technologies.
June 8, 2009 | Sherry Fisher
Robert Birge, Connecticut Medal of Science
Robert Birge has won the 2009 Connecticut Medal of Science, the state’s highest award for scientists. Birge holds the Harold S. Schwenk Chair in Chemistry. He is known for his basic research on protein structure and function and in biomolecular electronics, yielding breakthroughs that have led to technological developments. He has used a protein from […]
June 8, 2009 | Combined Reports
Health Center Researcher Receives Grant to Study Parasites
A professor of genetics and developmental biology has been awarded a grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, through an initiative that aims to develop a pipeline of creative ideas that could change the face of global heath.
June 8, 2009 | Carolyn Pennington
John Leach, May 27, 2009
John Leach, associate professor of curriculum and instruction in the Neag School of Education, died May 27.
June 8, 2009 | Combined Reports
Henry A. ‘Hank’ Palmer, May 23, 2009
Henry A. “Hank” Palmer, a clinical professor and former associate dean in the School of Pharmacy, died May 23, 2009.
June 8, 2009 | Combined Reports
Author Regina Barreca Takes a Humorous Look at Feminism
English professor Regina Barreca explores the perceived decline of feminism in the 21st century and shares a few laughs in her latest book.
June 8, 2009 | Colin Poitras
Connecticut Study Shows Levels of Mercury in Fish Declining
A new study by two UConn researchers has found that mercury contamination levels in Connecticut fish were significantly lower in 2005-2006 than 10 years ago.
June 8, 2009 | David Bauman
Report Examines Impact of Mass Layoffs on Workers’ Long-term Earnings
For workers losing jobs due to mass layoffs in the recession, the impact on their earnings will likely last for many years, even if they find a job, a new study shows.
June 8, 2009 | David Bauman
Storrs Grants, April 2009
The following grants were received at the Storrs-based programs through the Office for Sponsored Programs in April 2009.
June 8, 2009 | Combined Reports