November

Poet José González shares stories, wisdom during campus visit

“I started writing in seventh grade after something totally traumatic happened: I had my first girlfriend,” said author José B. González during a visit to Eastern Connecticut...

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

Business alumni share professional experiences at networking event

Eastern Connecticut State University alumni returned to campus on Nov. 20 to participate in a networking event for the Department of Business Administration. The event showcased a range of career...

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

DEI consultant urges Eastern to become 'warriors' for change

More than 40 students, faculty and staff filled the Johnson Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library to become diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ambassadors through an engaging "DEI Change...

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

Simon represents at UNESCO World OER Congress
Meeting stresses human oversight of AI-driven education

Sociology Professor Nicolas Simon participated in the third annual United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World OER (Open Educational Resources) Congress in...

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

#WarriorsGive campaign raises $60,000 for students
Kalber family provides $20,000 boost

The 9th annual #WarriorsGive online campaign generated more than $60,000 for Eastern students over three days this November. With a $20,000 matching gift from Theresa Kalber ’70 and her...

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Michael Rouleau

College of Business spotlights new HR minor at networking event

Eastern Connecticut State University’s College of Business promoted its new minor in human resources (HR) on Nov. 11 at a career and networking event. The event brought together students and...

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Kyle Berson '26

Post-election panel analyzes turnout and historical precedents

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a “Post-Election Reflections” panel on Nov. 13. The discussion was moderated by history Professor Tom Balcerski and political science...

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

$150K grant launches PASS program for academic success
Grant bolsters existing 'Finishing Strong' initiative

Eastern Connecticut State University has received a three-year grant to enhance academic support for students striving to improve their academic standing. The Promoting Academically Successful...

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Ed Osborn

Detective discusses cold cases with criminology students

Recently, a detective from West Hartford spoke to a class of criminology students as a part of Professor Racheal Pesta’s “True Crime” course at Eastern Connecticut State...

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig '26

'Women of Color Retreat' focuses on community and empowerment

The Women’s Center hosted its first “Women of Color Retreat” on Oct. 25–26, offering a weekend of empowerment, connection and self-discovery for young women on campus. The...

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

Psychology department represents at October conferences

Eastern’s Department of Psychological Science represented at two academic conferences this past October. At the annual meeting of the Berkshire Association of Behavior Analysis and Therapy...

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

Eastern's dual enrollment grows 60 percent in one year
Program grows to 16 high schools and 730 students

Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its dual enrollment program with Connecticut high schools, supported in part by a three-year, $178,000 grant from the Connecticut State Department...

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Edward Osborn

Students direct military-themed play, 'The Last American Jackrabbit'

On Nov. 1, Eastern Connecticut State University held two showings of “The Last American Jackrabbit,” an original play directed and written by students Xsyanni Jackson and Kane Waggoner....

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Kyle Berson

History alum connects with his Armenian heritage through volunteering

An alumnus of the history program at Eastern Connecticut State University has spent the past few months in Armenia through a volunteer program called Birthright Armenia. Ara Daglian ‘18 has...

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig '26

Eastern commends service members on Veterans Day

Eastern Connecticut State University held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 to recognize students, staff and local veterans for their military service. The event, which was held in the...

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig '26

10th annual Social Policy Summit focuses on youth mental health crisis

Junior and senior social work majors at Eastern Connecticut State University filled the Student Center Betty Tipton Room on Nov. 5 for the 10th annual Social Policy Summit. This year’s policy...

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Noel Teter '24

More than 100 first-generation students inducted into new honor society
Inaugural Tri Alpha ceremony caps off ‘First-Gen. Week’

Eastern Connecticut State University celebrated first-generation students with a week-long series of events Nov. 4–8, culminating with the University’s inaugural Tri Alpha National...

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

'Cloak kids' inspire spellbinding self-expression

Eastern’s latest fashion trend, cloaks, has been traced back to its roots in two hooded trendsetters. Seniors Steph Davies and Zack Banning, better known across campus as the “cloak...

Posted on November 07, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig '26

Alumna donates West African artifacts to Art Gallery
'Jane Gold’s African Treasures' celebrate Mandinka cultural

This past October, the Art Gallery presented “Jane Gold’s African Treasures” during a temporary exhibition, displaying a variety of Mandinka and other West African cultural items....

Posted on November 07, 2024 by Kyle Berson '26

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