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Health Center in the News – April 2013
Health Center experts are interviewed about laughter as medicine; blood pressure and brain decline; the future of stem cells; helping families access mental health treatment; and more.
Groundbreaking Celebrates New Basketball Development Center
Official groundbreaking ceremonies for a dedicated new practice facility for UConn’s championship men’s and women’s basketball programs were held Tuesday.
No Excellence Without Diversity
Achieving diversity is essential to combat the impact of negative stereotypes in academia – and even when it comes to writing blogs, says the CLAS dean.
Grant for UConn Health Center Palliative Care
A $10,000 award from the LIVESTRONG Foundation will help the UConn Health Center grow its palliative care program.
UConn’s Student Evaluations of Teaching ‘Go Green’ With New Online Initiative
Bubble sheets and comment sheets will soon be a thing of the past, as a new online format is launched for student evaluations of teaching.
Class of 2013: Ethan Sarnoski, Future Microbiologist
After excelling in pathobiology research aas an undergraduate, Ethan Sarnoski '13 (CANR) is heading to Yale as a Ph.D. candidate in microbiology.
UConn Medical Students Issue Walking Challenge
UConn’s American Medical Association chapter is promoting healthy habits with a week-long walking event for students and faculty.
Family Studies Professor Elected to National Committee for Psychology
Charles Super, an expert on cross-cultural differences in child development, will represent the U.S. psychological science community internationally.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Hosts First Alumni College Experience
Alumni from around the Northeast gathered on campus last week for a day of talks by prominent faculty members.
Free Fertility Assessment Event on April 27
The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at UConn Health Center is sponsoring the event in recognition of National Infertility Awareness week.