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Happy Holidays, UConn!
Jazz up your holidays, UConn style.
December 5, 2012 | President Susan Herbst
Student Writes, Directs Original Opera on Holocaust Theme
The opera by University Scholar Spencer Reese '13 (SFA), 'Always Hope,' premiered on Dec. 7 and 8 at the Jorgensen.
December 5, 2012 | Kenneth Best
UConn Offers Connecticut High School Students an Early College Experience
The oldest program of its kind in the U.S., UConn’s Early College Experience allows high schoolers access to UConn courses in a range of disciplines.
December 4, 2012 | Stefanie Dion Jones
Gloria Steinem Offers Students Living Lessons in History
Steinem, one of the most influential activists in modern American history, discussed issues ranging from politics and the Vietnam War to economic parity and sexuality.
December 3, 2012 | Kenneth Best
UConn Creates Innovative Institute for Systems Genomics
The Institute will establish a world-class research and training program in genomics and personalized medicine.
December 3, 2012 | Lisa Catanese
Health Center Holiday Tradition Continues
See photos from the UConn Health Center Auxiliary’s 2012 Holiday Fair.
December 3, 2012 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Center December Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in December and early January.
November 30, 2012 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Performs at Jorgensen
Shimabukuro played a cover of Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' on Thursday, during his second concert at UConn.
November 30, 2012 | Bret Eckhardt
One of First Health Center Nurses Continues to Give
Irene Engel has capped decades of support for UConn with a planned gift.
November 30, 2012 | Kristina Goodnough
UConn Researcher: Dopamine Not About Pleasure (Anymore)
Contrary to a long-held scientific idea, psychologist John Salamone says an increasing number of studies show that the neurotransmitter has to do not with pleasure but with motivation.
November 30, 2012 | Christine Buckley