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Health Center Accolades – March 2012

A roundup of recognitions for Health Center faculty, staff and students.

Remembering Dr. James F.X. Egan

The chairman of the Health Center’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2004 to 2010 passed away March 19. (UPDATED WITH FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS)

The Basic Math of Politics

Mathematics everyone should understand.

UConn Establishing Genomics Institute

Marc Lalande will chair the planning committee for the Institute, which aims to raise the profile of genomics in the state.

Gregory J. Weidemann, dean of the college of agriculture and natural resources stands outdoors with the Poultry Unit and Jacobson Barn over his shoulder on March 13, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Land Grant University for the 21st Century

UConn's mission as a land grant university has developed far beyond the focus on family farming and 'mechanical arts' envisaged when the Morrill Act created the land grant system of education 150 years ago.

Head women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma listens to a question during Sunday's NCAA Tournament media session at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. (Ken Best/UConn Photo)

Auriemma Likes Seeing First-Time Opponents in NCAA Tournament

When the Huskies play Kansas State on Monday, it will be the first time the two teams have faced each other.

Sophomore center Stefanie Dolson '14 (CLAS) goes up for a shot during the Huskies 83-47 win against Prairie View A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. (Bob Stowell '70 (CLAS) for UConn)

Huskies Advance in NCAA Tournament to Face Kansas State

An 83-47 win against Prairie View A&M Saturday sent the Huskies into the second round of the tournament on Monday against the No. 8 seed.

The Huskies women's basketball team stretches before its practice session in the NCAA Tournament at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday afternoon, March 16, 2012. (Ken Best/UConn Photo)

Huskies Face Prairie View Panthers in NCAA Opener

After a 10-day wait, both coaches and players are eager to begin tournament play.

Match Day 2012

Successful Match Day for UConn Medical School Class of 2012

Fourth-year students celebrated after learning 98.8 percent of them secured residencies compared to the national average of 95.1 percent.

Health, Safety and Environmental Fair 2012

Green Theme to Health, Safety, Environment Fair

Recycling and renewable energy helped make for an event fitting of a fair held on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day.