University Life

Momina Afrede '14 (CLAS) and Ashly Stovall '14 (CANR), right, each enjoy one of the 1500 blue and white Dunkin Donuts that were given away to celebrate the opening of their new location at the Student Union on March 22, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Dunkin’ Donuts Opens at New Student Union Location

A Spring Fling event to celebrate the new Dunkin' Donuts on campus included 1,500 free donuts and a 'donut-cutting' of a five-tiered tower made of Husky-themed donuts.

Sharielle Applewhite: A Voice for the Unheard

As a UNESCO Student Ambassador for Human Rights, Sharielle Applewhite has helped influence citizens of various regions, from Rwanda to Cherokee Nation.

Caitlin Davies, left, '12 (CANR), John Saddlemire, vice president for student affairs, Gloria Hutchinson, federation of Women's Clubs of Connecticut, and Linda Schwartz, commissioner of the department of veterans' affairs, cut the ribbon to open the Student Veterans Oasis at the Student Union on March 21, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

New Private Lounge in Student Union a Haven for Veterans

UConn’s servicemen and women now have a place in the center of campus where they can study, relax, and discuss their experiences.

An exterior view of the Stamford Campus. (Peter Morenus/Conn Photo)

Veterans Employment Expo to Take Place at UConn’s Stamford Campus

The March 15 event will bring together vets and employers from New York and New England.

Amanda Baez: Passion Beyond the Classroom

A hands-on job and magnificent opportunities to travel have made it possible for this UConn senior to gain exceptional experience before graduation.

Members of the UConn Cosplay Club enjoy a Victorian Masquerade Ball in the Student Union on March 3, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Masquerade Ball Spotlights Victorian Era

Ballroom dancing, parlor games, mask making, and a costume contest – all in the Victorian tradition that combines formality with frivolity – were all part of an evening hosted by UConn's Cosplay Club.

Uconn students dance at Huskython 2012 on Feb. 18. (Sarah Rawlinson/UConn Photo)

UConn Students Raise Record Amount Through ‘HuskyTHON’

The hours-long dance marathon will benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Summer Session video still.

Summer Session Returns With Half-Price Housing

Summer classes offer students the opportunity to concentrate on difficult course material, or catch up or get ahead with courses they need in order to graduate.

Fleurette King, director of the Rainbow Center, speaks to UConn students during a Safe Zone Husky Ally Training session in the Rainbow Center on Feb. 13, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Sticker for One, Awareness for All

Husky Ally Safe Zone workshops teach participants to be effective allies to the LGBTQ community.

UConn engineering students play in a pool of oobleck (corn starch and water) as a live demonstration in the ITE lobby on Feb. 24, 2012. (Max Sinton for UConn)

UConn Students ‘Walk on Water’

UConn's Engineering Ambassadors demonstrate the properties of a fluid known as oobleck, as one of the activities of National Engineers Week.