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UConn professor and author Regina Barreca speaks at the Student Union on Family Weekend on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Professor, Humorist Speaks During Family Weekend

Regina Barreca, professor of English and feminist theory, spoke to families on Saturday about everything from her 'Ottoman Aunts' to tips for students.

Naming ceremony for the John W. Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education on Sept. 20, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Former Board Chairman Dr. John W. Rowe Honored at Building Naming Ceremony

The John W. Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education is named for Dr. Rowe, who served as Board of Trustees chairman from 2003 to 2009.

Debarchana Ghosh wants to know how proximity to particular services affects people's health. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

You Are What You Eat – And Where You Live

Geography faculty member Debarchana Ghosh studies how proximity to services, such as grocery stores and medical centers, affects people’s health.

UConn Health Center EVP and Medical School Dean Hosts Town Hall Meeting

During the meeting, Dr. Frank Torti reflected on his first 100 days and offered updates on a variety of issues.

Sally Smart, 2012 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Artist-in-Residence (David Cool '12 (SFA) for UConn)

Sackler Artist Sally Smart Taps Array of UConn Resources to Create New Work

The Australian artist is working with puppetry and digital media specialists on a body of work that will be displayed on campus and around the world.

Xinyi Yi '15 (ENG) uses the textbook rental kiosk at the Co-op on Sept. 19, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

UConn Co-op Offers Convenient In-Store Textbook Rentals

Students can save money on textbooks by renting them directly from the Co-op.

Presidential Race Question: “Thinking about the presidential election in November, will you vote for Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan; Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden; someone else; or haven’t you decided yet?” (includes leaners) Election Prediction Question: “Regardless of who you are voting for, which candidate do you think is most likely to win the 2012 presidential election?” Source: The University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant survey of 1,186 likely voters, Sept. 11-Sept. 18, 2012.

UConn/Courant Poll: Presidential Race Close, But Majority Thinks Obama Will Win

Voters rank Obama higher in trustworthiness, and in appeal to women and to the American middle class.

US Senate candidates’ support across Connecticut, statewide. Question: “And thinking about the U.S. Senate race in Connecticut in November, will you vote for Linda McMahon, the Republican; Chris Murphy, the Democrat; someone else; or haven’t you decided yet?” Source: Survey by the University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant of 517 likely Connecticut voters, Sept. 11-Sept. 16, 2012.

University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant Poll: Key U.S. Senate Race a Dead Heat

With a third of Connecticut voters undecided, neither McMahon nor Murphy has gained an edge.

Poll chart announcement graphic.

University of Connecticut and Hartford Courant Announce New Polling Partnership

The first results will gauge the public mood on politics and the economy at state and national levels.

Peter Deckers, left, and Fred Hollfelder, at the dedication of the Charlotte Johnson Hollfelder Center for Women's Health at the UConn Health Center. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo).

Women’s Health Benefactor Leaves $1.75 Million Estate Gift

Fred M. Hollfelder devoted his considerable resources to supporting women’s health and education.