As a student, professor or future member of UConn, you may rarely think about the behind-the-scenes work in such a big university. However, many are working hard to create a comfortable place for students and staff. The university would not function the same without a successful and organized administration. The administration accomplishes a variety of different…
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Freshmen speak on overcoming homesickness and anxiety at new college
As the first week of university ends, ex-high school students are adjusting to their new life as college students and are starting to face the stresses that come with it. Freshmen might feel overwhelmed with classes, or uncomfortable in the tiny space of their dormitory, an essential part of the freshman experience. Becoming a student…
UConn welcomes the Class of 2027
The University of Connecticut welcomed its class of 2027 during a four-day move-in weekend filled with activities. After months of quietness, the Storrs campus was brought to life by the 4,200 new students, from various states and countries. According to UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz, freshmen came from 43 states and 92 countries. About 30% of…
Feel Good Friday: ‘Speed Dating Tonight!,’ a comic opera for all
This Friday, Jan. 27, the University of Connecticut music department will be presenting “Speed Dating Tonight!,” written by Michael Ching and directed by Spencer Reese, with music direction by Dmitriy Glivinskiy. If you were wondering what to do this weekend, here is your answer! Performances of “Speed Dating Tonight!” will take place at von der…
Material World, a student-made exhibit about the use of sustainable materials in designing
The University of Connecticut has many talented students who want to make a change in the world. This is the case of Cameron Slocum, a seventh-semester senior and the creator of the Material World pop-up exhibit. Her creation is a pop-up exhibit made from sustainable materials. The structure is made of wood, textile, plywood, paint…
The University of Connecticut is bringing Rokhaya Diallo to its campus for a talk about racial and gender equality
The Dodd Center for Human Rights is welcoming Rokhaya Diallo, a French journalist, writer and filmmaker. She will be hosting a discussion, film screening and Q&A session. “Can Black and Brown lives count in a color-blind France?” is the question Diallo will answer in her talk Tuesday, Sept.19, at 3:30 p.m. Diallo is well-known for…
University of Connecticut on the tip of Mount Washington with the Outing club
During Labor Day weekend, the University of Connecticut Outing Club went on a hiking trip to Mount Washington, New Hampshire, the tallest peak of New England. Organized by the five executive board members of the club, the trip was a success, leaving its participants with memories and pride. “Anything and everything outdoors” is the motto…
UConn alum finds entrepreneurship in Prague
A major goal for many people is to achieve comfort in life. To reach this goal, some may go to extreme lengths to be the best at school or to pursue a high-paying career. For Glenn Spicker, this was not the dream life. During his college years, Spicker went through many changes. He first started…
University of Connecticut faculty members are working to revive native plants on the roadside of New England
Two UConn professors are working to help the ecosystems of New England roadsides to flourish again and raise awareness of sustainability impacts. In the fall of 2021, Julia Kuzovkina and John Campanelli applied for a grant that would allow them to finance their project. There are many purposes for planting native plants along the road.…
UCon, Natural History Museum host Earth Day hike and trail cleanup
STORRS — The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is joining the University of Connecticut in the celebration of Earth Day, an event designed to share a moment with the community, educate about native mammals and discuss how camera traps can observe them in their natural environment.The event on Saturday, April 22, represents a joint…
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