University Life

Andrew Lyon: An Honorable Veteran

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADJy9JB1SU’]   There is a different type of culture on the UConn campus that some may not even realize is present. This week I was granted the honor of working with military veteran Andrew Lyon, who joined the Connecticut National Guard in high school.  After spending two years at Central Connecticut State University, Andrew […]

November 10, 2011 | Julie Bruhn

Julie Bruhn '12 (CLAS)

One Student, One Story: Andrew Lyon, Student Veteran

Julie Bruhn's latest video features Andrew Lyon '13 (CLAS), who is helping develop a living-learning community for veterans on campus.

November 10, 2011 | Combined Reports

The Art of Illustrating Children’s Literature

An infirm pachyderm inspires student illustrators.

November 10, 2011 | Sheila Foran

Habitat for Humanity holds their Jail n' Bail event on Fairfield Way where UConn celebrities such as basketball player Stephanie Dolson '14 are held in jail until students donate money to raise or lower their bail on Oct. 31, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Jail n’ Bail Event Raises Money for Charity

The Habitat for Humanity Jail n' Bail fundraiser kept UConn celebrities such as basketball player Stefanie Dolson in jail, awaiting donations to lower their bail.

November 1, 2011 | Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)

2011 Halloween celebration 1-4 p.m. at Gulley Hall

Trick or Treat with President Herbst

Show your spirit on Halloween, 1-4 p.m. at Gulley Hall.

October 31, 2011 | Brian Maresca '10 (CLAS) & Christine Ballestrini '03 (SFA)

Team Michael and McElroy races against Those D Bags in the pool in their cardboard canoe in the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium on Oct. 27, 2011. (Ariel Dowski for UConn)

Staying Afloat

Teams of UConn students raced the length of the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium on Oct. 27, after engineering their own canoes out of cardboard.

October 28, 2011 | Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)

Gmail Webpage. The Google based mail website seen in a Firefox web browser

Still Time to Switch From HuskyMail to UConn Email Through Google

Students who already forward their email to Gmail should sign up for full benefits.

October 27, 2011 | Michael Kirk

UConn Alumni Associations 2011 Senior Year Access Pass

Huskies Helping Huskies Now and in the Future

At Countdown to Commencement on Oct. 26, the UConn Alumni Association will begin offering a new special membership pass to seniors.

October 24, 2011 | The UConn Alumni Association

Valkyrie Speaks

We've heard about her, now we hear from her. Larry Druckenbrod's freshman daughter weighs in on her month-aversary with UConn.

October 20, 2011 | Combined Reports

Apolo Anton Ohno speaks as part of the Deloitte U.S. Olympians Panel at UConn on Oct. 17. (Jessica Tommaselli for UConn)

Apolo Anton Ohno Inspires UConn Students

The eight-time Olympic medalist tells students that preparation for success is what counts.

October 20, 2011 | Bret Eckhardt