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2011 Fall/Winter – Alumni News and Notes 1990’s
Deirdre (Radzveich) Childs ’90 (CLAS) is director of marketing and communications at Weiss & Hale Financial in Pomfret Center, Conn. Sean M. Genden ’90 (BUS) is chief executive officer for Travelers Europe, where he is in charge of supporting its strategic and growth initiatives in the European property and casualty market. He previously was chief […]
Too Much Science?
Are one or two extra science courses “too much science” for a student with an interest in social and cultural aspects of the environment to have to take? As someone who loves science, I was quite surprised when that question stirred up controversy among faculty working to develop a new major in “Environmental Studies.” The […]
Storrs Grants, October 2011
The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) in October 2011. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is provided each month by OSP. Amico, K., Center for Health, Intervention & Prevention Effectiveness of an IMB-based Intervention for Reducing Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Preschool Children USDA/Department […]
Diabetes – A Global Health Threat
The Health Center’s diabetes education program coordinator discusses the increasing incidence of diabetes and the importance of education and prevention.
Alumni Perspective: Scott Case, Entrepreneur
Scott Case '92 (ENG) is an inventor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Priceline.com.
Life After Maya Becomes More of a Team Effort for Women’s Basketball
The women’s basketball team opens the 2011-12 season on Sunday against Holy Cross at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, led by senior guard Tiffany Hayes.
Health Center Treats Heart Attack Patient in Record Time
Quick work by paramedics, emergency department staff, and the cardiac catheterization lab led to a patient undergoing a life-saving angioplasty within 21 minutes of his arrival.
UConn ‘Strategic Redesign Initiative’ Provided to Board of Trustees
Consultants McKinsey & Co. identify more than $50 million in potential savings and revenue opportunities over five years.
Jim and Pat Calhoun Receive UConn Foundation Philanthropy Award
The award honors the Calhouns’ humanitarian and philanthropic efforts on behalf of UConn.