UConn Looks to the Stars with Increased Interest in Astronomy
The field of astronomy is growing on the Storrs campus with new astronomy faculty, astronomy-related research programs and clubs and the launch of an astrophysics minor next year.
Former White Supremacist Advocates Compassion at UConn
Former white supremacist Christian Picciolini, now director, producer, author, speaker and global peace advocate, spoke on Feb. 27 at the University of Connecticut about his time as a neo-Nazi and how it changed his life.
UCONN Department of Animal Sciences Hosts Annual Horse Symposium
On Saturday, March 3, the Department of Animal Sciences hosted the annual Connecticut Horse Symposium in the Horsebarn Hill Arena.
Khalid, Tory Lanez and GrooveBoston to Headline for First Ever UConnic Music Festival
SUBOG announced that Khalid, Tory Lanez and GrooveBoston will be performing for its first ever UConnic Music Festival which will be held on April 12.
IBM Watson Representatives Talk Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Mobile at UConn Storrs
John J. Preli and Len Polhemus from IBM spoke to University of Connecticut (UConn) students and industry professionals about artificial intelligence (AI) computers such as IBM Watson.
Lunar New Year: Year of the Dog Starts with a Bang
The Chinese Undergraduate Student Association (CUSA) and the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) of the University of Connecticut hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration in Rome Commons last Saturday with music and performances.
The African Student Association’s (ASA) Annual Fashion Show
The African Student Association (ASA) held their annual Fashion Show Je Suis Arfique (I AM AFRICA) on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Connecticut.
Voting Begins This Week for New USG Comptroller
Richa Jain and Priyanka Thakkar are the nominees for this semester for the new USG Comptroller position. They held a debate in the Student Union Commons.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Performs at UCONN To Non-Stop Laughter From The Crowd
Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser performed to over 400 people at the University of Connecticut Student Union Theatre on Friday, Feb. 2. Her event was a hit - the audience could be heard roaring with laughter for the entirety of the show.
Residential Life Door Decals Spark Conversation on Gender Identity
Resident Advisors at the University of Connecticut signed an open letter at the start of the semester addressing concerns over a decision made by the university’s Residential Life office to remove a pronouns section on new door decals in residential life buildings.