University Life

A student uses the mobile map to find a building on campus.

Campus Map Goes Mobile

UConn's new mobile map offers a better way to find your way around the Storrs campus.

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Daily Digests to Replace University-wide Listserv Emails

The consolidated daily messages are intended to reduce inbox volume while maintaining the flow of information.

Sick of HuskyMail? Opt-in to UConn Email Through Google

Students must opt-in to be able to use Google Apps offered by the University.

Campus Book Program Taking Shape

The steering committee for UConn Reads invites book nominations by Oct. 1.

I Don’t Want To Go To UConn!

The parent of a freshman probes the reasons why his daughter was originally reluctant to come to UConn.

After Irene: Resources Available on Campus for Those Still Without Power

Showers, food, potable water, and charging stations are available for students and UConn employees who still don't have power.

International students receive training on University computer systems at the Information Technologies Engineering Building.

Cultural Adjustments

New international students attended a three-day orientation last week to get acclimated to living and studying in the U.S.

UCPREP 2011 students participated in UConn's Challenge Course. Problem-solving and teamwork were important to complete the challenge.

Making the Transition to College

A program to help students with disabilities make the transition to college was offered at UConn for the first time this summer.

Bicycle Loan Program, Electric Vehicles, Coming to Storrs

Several new programs focused on reducing greenhouse gases are under way.

Husky Haulers Lauren Cunningham '13 (CLAS), left, and Monica Vaughn-Flam '13 (CLAS) help a student carry her belongings to her room at the North Campus Residence Complex on Aug. 26, 2011.

Moving In

Freshmen moved in on Friday as scheduled. Upperclassmen also began moving in the same day, to get ahead of Hurricane Irene.