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Jonathan the Husky dances with cheerleaders during the UConn Football pep rally held on Fairfield Way on Aug. 28. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Makeover of a Mascot

Jonathan the costumed mascot will have a new look when he meets and greets Husky fans at Rentschler Field today.

Community School of the Arts (Photo courtesy of CSA)

UConn Partners with Mansfield on Arts, Recreation Programs

UConn’s Community School of the Arts and the town’s Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces to provide programs to the community.

Not all aqueducts were built by the Romans. The High Bridge, famed centerpiece of the Old Croton Aqueduct, carried water across the Harlem River to Manhattan. The 41 mile aqueduct, built between 1837 and 1842, is now part of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Lego Model Aqueducts Bridge Ancient and Modern

The science of water transport becomes an art in an exhibition of Roman aqueduct models at Babbidge Library by Professor Gary Robbins.

Dr. Bruce Gould, foreground, makes holes in the soil to plant seedlings, while UConn Master Gardener Sheila Dworkin plants lettuce in the community garden in the grounds of the Burgdorf Clinic. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Photo)

Hartford’s Burgdorf Clinic is Rooted in the Community

An urban garden outside a North End clinic for the underserved provides fresh produce and education on nutrition and health.

UConn Torrington sweat shirts for sale at the Torrington campus on April 16, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Destination: Regional Campus

More than 1,400 of this year's freshmen are discovering access, affordability, quality, and a chance to pursue specialized interests, at UConn's regional campuses.

Thousands of students will be returning to UConn campuses across the state over the coming few days, in preparation for the start of classes on Aug. 28. (Sean Flynn/UConn File Photo)

Freshman Move-in Day: The Album

Friday was a busy day for members of #UConn18 and their families as they moved into their residence halls in Storrs for the first time.

A view of the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall on Aug. 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

#UConn18 – The Journey Begins

More than 3,500 incoming freshmen gathered on the Student Union mall on Aug. 22, to celebrate a redesigned Convocation.

Freshman Alex Tedeschi packs his family's car.

A Moving (In) Story

As freshman Alex Tedeschi moves in, family members capture the experience on video.

Eduardo Urios-Aparisi, associate professor of literature, culture, and languages, leads an Early College Experience summer training institute for high school Spanish teachers at Oak Hall. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Spanish Teachers Hone Skills at Summer Institute

A recent Early College Experience professional development institute provided an immersion experience for high school teachers.

A candle burning.

Emeritus Professor of Dramatic Arts Nafe Katter Dies

Katter was instrumental in developing the dramatic arts department, and donated the lead gift for the theater that bears his name.