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February 2016

Eastern Athletes Win Presidents’ Cup for Academic Achievement

Eastern was named the top academic institution in the Little East Conference when it was presented with the Presidents’ Trophy for the second time in the six-year history of the award for...

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Ed Osborn

Eastern President Núñez Appointed Vice Chair of the Board of AAC&U

Eastern Connecticut State University President Elsa Núñez was appointed vice chair of the board of directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) on Feb....

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Michael Rouleau

“Man of My Design”: Tiq Milan Speaks at Eastern

Tiq Milan, a transgender man and nationally known LGBTQ advocate, came to Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 4 to discuss his journey to becoming his authentic self as a transgender...

Posted on February 09, 2019 by Michael Rouleau

Award-Winning Illustrator Anthony Foronda Presents Journey as an Artist

The Department of Art and Art History at Eastern Connecticut State University hosted artist Anthony Foronda on Feb. 17.

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Anthony LaPenna

Professor Lisa Fraustino Wins Award from the Children’s Literature Association

On Feb. 21, Lisa Fraustino, professor of English at Eastern Connecticut State University, received word that she had received the Children’s Literature Association Article Award for her book...

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Jolene Potter

Award-Winning Illustrator Anthony Foronda Presents Journey as an Artist

The Department of Art and Art History at Eastern Connecticut State University hosted artist Anthony Foronda on Feb. 17. Foronda, a designer, illustrator, humanitarian, and owner of Studio Foronda...

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Anthonly LaPenna

Eastern Hosts First Music Concert in New Fine Arts Center

Eastern Connecticut State University will be holding the first major concert in the new Fine Arts Instructional Center with the “Inaugural Ensembles Concert” on Saturday, Feb 20, at...

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Ed Osborn

Carol Cusson Honored with Memorial Plaque

Eastern retiree Carol Cusson Schimmelpfennig was recently honored for her 17 years of service to the Office of Admissions by having a window in the J. Eugene Smith Library named after her.

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Mike Rouleau

Eastern Welcomes Michael Carrasco to the New Fine Arts Building

Michael Carrasco will speak with Eastern students about his Mesoamerican Corpus

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Christina Rossomando

Eastern Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards

Kevin Booker Jr., Charles Chatterton and Courtney Callaway were named recipients of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Awards on Feb. 24....

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Anthony LaPenna

Eastern’s Hockey Team Named NECHA American Conference Champions

The Eastern Connecticut State University club hockey team claimed the title of American Conference champions of the Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association (NECHA) on Feb. 21 with a 4-2 victory...

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Mike Rouleau

Coaches vs. Cancer

Eastern's basketball teams had a great turnout for the Coaches vs. Cancer games on Jan. 27. This annual event raised close to $1,000 for the American Cancer Society. Fans were able to...

Posted on February 04, 2016 by caption

George Weinstock Discusses the Human Microbiome at Eastern

Pioneering scientist George Weinstock visited Eastern Connecticut State University on Jan. 27 to explain “The Human Microbiome: A New Frontier That Might Just Affect Everything.”...

Posted on February 01, 2016 by Michael Rouleau