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2012 Holiday Video - Funky Dawgz

Happy Holidays, UConn!

Jazz up your holidays, UConn style.

Spencer Reese '13 (SFA), left, gives direction to Ryan Parseghian '14 (SFA) during a dress rehearsal for his opera on Dec. 1, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

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.

Karen Cordero, an earth science teacher at Bolton High School leads her class in a simulated county planning meeting on Nov. 28, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Gloria Steinem speaks at a student meeting held in the Women's Center on Nov. 30, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

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.

A research lab. (Stock image)

UConn Creates Innovative Institute for Systems Genomics

The Institute will establish a world-class research and training program in genomics and personalized medicine.

Health Center Holiday Tradition Continues

See photos from the UConn Health Center Auxiliary’s 2012 Holiday Fair.

UConn Health Center December Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in December and early January.

Jake Shimabukuro plays a cover of Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 29. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

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.

One of First Health Center Nurses Continues to Give

Irene Engel has capped decades of support for UConn with a planned gift.

John Salamone, professor of psychology, at his office.(Peter Morenus / UConn Photo)

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.