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UConn News Roundup – 9/24/12

UConn’s reputation is growing locally, nationally, and globally. Take a look at this roundup of some recent media coverage.

UConn professor and author Regina Barreca speaks at the Student Union on Family Weekend on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Professor, Humorist Speaks During Family Weekend

Regina Barreca, professor of English and feminist theory, spoke to families on Saturday about everything from her 'Ottoman Aunts' to tips for students.

Xinyi Yi '15 (ENG) uses the textbook rental kiosk at the Co-op on Sept. 19, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

UConn Co-op Offers Convenient In-Store Textbook Rentals

Students can save money on textbooks by renting them directly from the Co-op.

Stephen Quesnel ('14 BUS) observes the faculty art pieces at the Benton on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Benton Museum Displays Faculty Artwork

Works of art by 13 faculty members from the Storrs and Torrington campuses are on display through Oct. 14 at the William Benton Museum of Art.

Calhoun Stepping Down, Ollie Named Head Coach

Jim Calhoun, who built UConn into a three-time NCAA champion and a perennial national power, has announced his retirement as the men's basketball coach.

Whitney Young is greeted by President Homer Babbidge as he arrives to speak at Metanoia in 1970. (Photo from Archives & Special Collections, UConn Libraries)

Metanoia: A UConn Tradition

This year's Metanoia, a period of reflection on civility, is the latest in a UConn tradition that began under then-President Homer Babbidge in 1970.

Daniel Turner '15 (ENG), left, and his father Elvin Turner '93 MBA. (Jessica McCabe/UConn Photo)

One Family’s Legacy, Two Generations of Huskies

UConn alum Elvin Turner '93 MBA and his son Daniel Turner '15 (ENG) will speak about their family's educational tradition at the Legacy Breakfast during Family Weekend.

A candle burning.

Isabelle Atwood, Former Assistant Vice President for Business Services, Dies

Atwood worked full-time at UConn for more than 50 years, and was also an active member of the Mansfield community.

Gravestones from the Congregational Church of Storrs Cemetery on Aug. 30, 2012. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Learning the Historian’s Craft

A required course for history majors may involve scrutinizing archival records or searching for clues on gravestones.

Justina Leung '09 (CANR) with schoolchildren in South Africa, during a Study Abroad program.

Preparing to Succeed in a Global Society

UConn students have a wide range of opportunities to develop skills as global citizens.