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Regarding Obama s guns and religion" gaffe, Gibson asked we've talked to a lot of voters. Do you understand that some people in this state find that patronizing and think that you said actually what you meant? Gibson on Obama s long-time pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, whose outrageous anti-American sermons have drawn a lot of scrutiny: if you knew he got rough in sermons, why did it take you more than a year to publicly disassociate yourself from his remarks? Next came Stephanopoulos... (Human Events Online)
Dems Don't Like Hard Questions Because They Can't Answer Them Apr 18, 2008
Wednesday night s Pennsylvania Democratic debate hosted by ABC News Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos was a near revelation. Instead of snowmen asking inanities journalists were asking tough questions that neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama seemed able to answer. (Human Events Online)
School Adjusts Approach To Energy Mar 24, 2008
"When you develop a school that's very efficient or it's off the grid, it does not drain the resources for your primary mission, which is education," said William Leahy, director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University. A 2006 study by the institute found that Connecticut schools were among the country's most inefficient energy users. (FOX61, CT)
High school schedule Mar 23, 2008
Stonington vs. Hartford Public, Class M semifinals, at Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, 7:00. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
She's No Jackie O Mar 15, 2008
" -- Iowa, Dec 2007Michelle Obama s statements exude ideas of racial separatism and victimhood. She apparently has a very low opinion of America and misses few chances to voice it. Women deserve the right to speak there minds, and by no means do I believe that a woman s place is silent standing beside her man as Mrs. Clinton -- and lately Mrs. Spitzer have done. But to liken Michelle Obama to Jackie Onassis is akin to equating Nancy Reagan and Rosie O Donnell. Miss Oddis is a news producer and... (Human Events Online)
Another class enters Stonington hall Mar 9, 2008
She coached field hockey at Eastern Connecticut State University. Lyon currently teaches and coaches at Ledyard. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Power of a "Comeback" Mar 5, 2008
She has a bachelor's degree in English from Eastern Connecticut State University. E-mail her at. (Human Events Online)
Somers exhibit invites discussion of freedom Mar 1, 2008
The Board of Education got an early look at it Thursday, as did Bruce Stave, the acting state historian, and Leslie Ricklin, a professor of social studies education at Eastern Connecticut State University. The Gilder Lehrman Institute has traveling exhibits on six themes, including the movement for the abolition of slavery, the Progressive movement, and a biography of President Lincoln. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Art show: Not for members only Feb 21, 2008
Widdiss curtains were inspired, she said, "by childhood memories of growing up in a tiny apartment in Harlem with police gates on every window." Widdiss is an art professor at Eastern Connecticut State University, where one of her large format metal curtains hangs in J. Eugene Smith Library. More fun is around the corner at the Center, with the Young at Art show opening March 1. (Westerly Sun, RI)
More of this story Feb 10, 2008
The site was switched to Eastern Connecticut State University, but Eastern changed its mind due to a concern about a possible NCAA violation. Buck said it would have been nice to do it at UConn, but was happy to have done it at home before so many fans that have supported her and the team. (Westerly Sun, RI)
A literary life Jan 27, 2008
A celebration of Taylor's life will be held next Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Student Center at Eastern Connecticut State University, in Willimantic. Collected wisdom. (Boston Globe)
The worlds largest malls: Will they last? Jan 25, 2008
"It's almost unimaginable, the boom that has occurred in these Eastern cities," says Emil Pocock, a professor at Eastern Connecticut State University, whose American Studies department has documented the sizes and amenities of the world's largest malls. Many more of those regions' consumers now own cars, he notes, a phenomenon that has stimulated demand for more destination shopping centers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Girls' basketball doubleheader a done deal Jan 19, 2008
Bears will play in second of two games at Eastern Connecticut State University ... will be on display at Eastern Connecticut State University on Saturday, Feb. 9. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The World's Largest Malls Jan 19, 2008
They're springing up in Asia, but will they all last. Heading out to the mall--isn't that yesterday's way to shop. (Forbes -- Business)
Chamber Orchestra taps Hewes as exec. director Jan 14, 2008
Hewes received a bachelor's degree in fine arts/theater from Eastern Connecticut State University. After further studies in London and Edinburgh, he worked as an actor, director, assistant stage manager and lighting technician before joining Mainly Mozart's production team in 2003. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Acting locally Jan 7, 2008
The institute, an administrative department of Eastern Connecticut State University, designed and is in charge of the competition. "My hope for this project is that students will learn about climate science," Kohl said yesterday as students came in and out of an Audubon meeting room for the 90-minute information session. (Greenwich Time)
Somers selectman named chief information officer for ECSU Jan 4, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008. Andover * Bolton * Coventry * East Hartford * East Windsor * Ellington. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
• A Force In Poetry Passes Dec 22, 2007
"Taylor died Friday at age 76. Taylor had taught at Eastern Connecticut State University before he and his wife, Judith Ayer Doyle, built the Curbstone Press. The press gained international respect and attention for its commitment to human rights and intercultural understanding, with a focus on works by Latino and Vietnamese authors. Besides his wife, Taylor leaves three children from a former marriage: Susan Pate of Daytona Beach, Fla.; Anni Stewart of Glens Falls, N.Y.; and Peter Taylor, also... (FOX61, CT)
• Student Design Team Gets The Message Across Dec 2, 2007
So Elliott, a 25-year-old senior in design at Eastern Connecticut State University, had to take a leap in her thinking when she created a billboard image to publicize the new local law, which states that all cats over the age of 6 months have to be altered unless the owner buys a breeder's license. Elliott's design and those of three other seniors in the ESCU Design Group were installed on billboards around Willimantic on Thursday. (FOX61, CT)
Technology Fair Draws Hundreds Nov 30, 2007
Faculty from the UConn Health Center, Eastern Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University and Smith College had stopped by, he said. Page 1 of 2. (The Daily Campus, CT)
9-year-old launches own TV show Nov 28, 2007
In between teaching classes in national security policy and Chinese politics at Eastern Connecticut State University, she helped Picquet brainstorm ideas and invite guests for the program. She also took a video editing course in order to help with the technical aspects of the show, and she is the one taping the action. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Wolski picked as field hockey all-star Nov 11, 2007
Boretti helps EConn to league crown Nicholas Boretti of Marshfield helped the Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer team earn its first Little East Conference title last week, converting a penalty kick in a 3-2 shootout win against Keene State College. Boretti scored the deciding goal on penalty kicks, breaking a 2-2 tie. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Officer Kelly promoted to sergeant Nov 1, 2007
Kelly is a 1984 graduate of the Eastern Connecticut State University. In announcing his selection as the new sergeant, Salvatore said, "Off. Kelly was an outstanding youth detective, and I expect no less from him as a sergeant." To contact Jeff Mill, call him at (860) 347-3331, ext. (Middletown Press, CT)
• State Gets $13.2 Million Grant For Math, Science Education Oct 23, 2007
Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic will officially rename the Intercultural Center in its Student Center on Saturday in honor of Arthur L. Johnson of Vernon, a civil rights activist and longtime columnist for the North End Agent and Hartford Inquirer in Hartford. Johnson died in 1999. (FOX61, CT)
• New Center Feels Like A Mall, A Familiar Place For Students Oct 22, 2007
New Center Feels Like A Mall, A Familiar Place For Students Eastern Connecticut State University Follows A National Trend ... Reminiscent of a shopping mall, this is actually the new and improved student center on the hilly, 182-acre campus of Eastern Connecticut State University. (FOX61, CT)
• President Wants To Push Eastern Into Top Tier Oct 14, 2007
Elsa M. Nuez became president of Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic just over a year ago and has already set her sights on improving the university academically. In recent years, the campus has been updated with new dormitories, a new student center and a mammoth science building set to open next fall. (FOX61, CT)
In 1492, the Pilgrims landed at Jamestown Sep 27, 2007
Eastern Connecticut State University performed the best on the test. Iowa State University students were tested; they ranked ninth out of 50 universities. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Basti, Doctor Join Men's Lacrosse Staff Sep 19, 2007
Prior to Fairfield, Basti served as the head coach at Eastern Connecticut State University from 2002 to 2004. While directing the Warriors, Basti posted a 22-9 career record while winning two Little East Conference Championships and two NCAA Tournament berths. (Goleopards.com)
NJCU Wins Endicott Invitational, Gulls Finish Second Sep 9, 2007
Endicott earned a trip to the finals by downing the Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors, 3-0, in the noontime match-up. The Gulls handed out 40 assists in the three game contest. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott Takes Two on Day One of EC Invitational Sep 8, 2007
6'2" freshman middle blocker (Vernon, CT/Rockville) had three blocks in the three game sweep. Emmanuel College was led by Lindsey Parker's (New Bedford, MA/New Bedford) four kills. The Saints also got a strong effort from Jennifer Walsh (West Springfield, MA/West Springfield) and junior Amanda Machado (Swansea, MA/Joseph Case), as the duo had six assists and nine digs, respectively. Senior middle hitter Meagan McGivern (Merrimack, NH/Merrimack) had three blocks in the loss. In the 7:00 pm... (Ecgulls.com)
Community pays tribute to J. Russell Lowe Sep 5, 2007
"He didn't just encourage me to go to college at UNI; he drove me back and forth to class one summer, every single day," said Bachman, public relations officer at Eastern Connecticut State University since 1990. "He was my adviser and my friend.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gulls Begin Title Defense Sep 1, 2007
The 2006 Gulls flew to an undefeated CCC record (9-0) and advanced to the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament after the program's first-ever NCAA victory; a 3-2 win over Eastern Connecticut State University. The Gulls will once again be led by CCC Player of the Year (Santa Cruz, CA/Aptos), who looks primed for her senior season. (Ecgulls.com)
SCSU finds going green takes a lot of energy Aug 26, 2007
The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University provided SCSU with an energy consumption analysis ... Eastern Connecticut State University estimated that SCSU reduced carbon dioxide production by about 20 percent in 2003-2004, the latest data available ... William Leahy, director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy ay Eastern Connecticut State University, said improving the thermal efficiency of buildings is "easy carbon.". (New Haven Register, CT)
A Taste of Teaching Aug 18, 2007
Saturday 18 August, 2007. Dayquan Adam (pictured above)s, who attends Windsor High School, participated in The Summer Institute for Future Teachers, which ended Aug. 3. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
MINERS DROP PAIR IN BENNINGTON Jul 24, 2007
Utica native Tristan Hobbes, a Notre Dame High School graduate who plays for his uncle Bill Holowaty at Eastern Connecticut State University, had an RBI-single in the fifth inning. Tom Edwards and Luke Enman hit consecutive doubles in the second inning to produce the lone Little Falls run. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Quaker Farms Principal Named Jul 3, 2007
A graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, she has a B.A. in psychology. She received a M.S. in reading at Southern Connecticut State University in 2003 and will receive her sixth-year professional diploma in educational leadership from SCSU in August. (Voices, CT)
Reel lifeFriends produce show about life after college Jul 2, 2007
Saks, a Norwalk resident, graduated in communications from Eastern Connecticut State University, and supports himself through landscaping. Despite the odds, Roina has high hopes for "Winners.". (Greenwich Time)
Bond Commission approves cleanup funds for Millbrook condos Jun 30, 2007
8 million for Eastern Connecticut State University in Windham to purchase furniture and equipment for a new science building and to replace the water lines serving Smith Library and two dormitories. $14,500 for the East Windsor's Warehouse Point Library to help pay to remove lead paint from the building's exterior and to old wooden moldings. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Four Will Attend Annual Boys State Jun 27, 2007
OXFORD-SEYMOUR - Four boys will attend the 66th American Legion Boys State under the sponsorship of Post 174 at Eastern Connecticut State University. They are Aaron Michaelson, son of Nelsen and Wendy Michaelson of 185 Riggs Street, Oxford; Robert Pysz, son of Donna and Robert Pysz of 49 Davis Road, Seymour; Matthew Seibert, son of Michael and Rebecca Seibert of 6 Kerski Drive, Oxford; and Derek Marotta, son of Tammy Fleischer of 63 Greenbriar Road, Oxford. (Voices, CT)
Chaotic ceremony soothed by downpour Jun 23, 2007
Senior Chelsea Tyrrell, who will attend Eastern Connecticut State University in the fall as a psychology major, saw the rainbows as symbolic of her class. "At first, I thought the graduation was chaotic, until the rainbow came out," Tyrrell said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
THS student's perseverance rewarded Jun 19, 2007
"If it happens that I have to cut some time out of my personal life to get everything I need done, that's something that I've been willing to do." Puzacke will head to Eastern Connecticut State University in the fall, where he will major in history. The Thomaston Express 2007. (Thomaston Express, CT)
Seymour storms back to Class M semifinals Jun 15, 2007
The seventh-seeded Wildcats, with victories over No. 23 East Catholic-Manchester, and 18th-seeded Stonington, earned a berth in yesterday's semis at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Awaiting Seymour (22-4) was the 11th seed and defending Class M champion Montville (18-5). (Derby Valley Gazette, CT)
REITs Get Rich off Mallrats Jun 14, 2007
"The trade organizations are really upbeat," says Emile Pocock, a professor of American Studies at Eastern Connecticut State University, who compiled BusinessWeek. com's list of America's Biggest Malls. (MSNBC -- Business)
A golden opportunity for the city Jun 11, 2007
If Bristol can bid less, if New Haven can bid less, if Eastern Connecticut State University can bid less, then what's going on here. The advantages are clear. (Middletown Press, CT)
Newington dusts the competition May 31, 2007
The game will take place at Eastern Connecticut State University. "It feels really good," Frank said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Falcons travel to ECSU for NCCC baseball title hunt May 26, 2007
Avon was one of four qualifiers with Windsor Locks, Avon, Suffield and either Coventry or Tolland for the NCCC post-season tournament at Eastern Connecticut State University beginning this Thursday. "It's a great place to play. Most of the kids have not played there, so it should be an eye-opener for them," deLivron said about the ECSU baseball field. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
HCCC PUMMELS CLINTON IN FIRST GAMES AT HOME May 7, 2007
Goodman, a former New Hartford High School standout who transferred to Herkimer from Eastern Connecticut State University, struck out five batters, walked one and gave up an unearned run in four innings ... On the mound, Eastern Connecticut State University transfer Brandon Goodman walked six batters and failed to get out of the first inning ... Goodman, a New Hartford native, spent his freshman year at Eastern Connecticut State University along with Clinton s Dan Olmstead, a second baseman who... (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
For High School School Board Hires More Staff Apr 26, 2007
A graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, he has an M.S. degree in exercise science from Southern Connecticut State University and is currently enrolled in an administrator's certification program at Sacred Heart University. Beginning on July 1, when he officially begins work, he will be paid a salary of $93,789. (Voices, CT)
Spring Weekend Tame For Students Apr 23, 2007
"I'm here because I'm looking for a good time," said Jessica Duda, a 4th-semester psychology major from Eastern Connecticut State University who was at Celeron Friday night ... "I think it's the one weekend everyone looks forward to since school begins," said Sarah Hills, a 4th-semeter sociology major from also Eastern Connecticut State University who was with Duda. (The Daily Campus, CT)
'Connecticut Contemporary' Apr 15, 2007
Liu, an associate art professor at Eastern Connecticut State University, displays ink drawings of a number of his students from the past five years. For reasons that can't quite be fully explained, these ordinary faces placed side by side add up to something quite powerful. (CTNow.com)
New President's Goal Is Excellence Apr 14, 2007
WILLIMANTIC In her inaugural address as president of Eastern Connecticut State University Friday, Elsa M. Nunez touted the benefits of a liberal arts education and shared her mission to make Eastern the premier public liberal arts college in the country. Nunez, the university's sixth president, took over the job in August, succeeding David G. Carter, who is now chancellor of the Connecticut State University system. (FOX61, CT)
Joseph Liss, 22, remembered for love of family, music, adventure Apr 7, 2007
After graduating high school in 2003, Joseph took classes at Eastern Connecticut State University and Asnuntuck Community College. Last year he enrolled in the Connecticut School of Broadcasting so he could pursue a career in either broadcasting or advertising. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
RHHS grad gets an inside look at Washington Mar 31, 2007
A senior history and political science double major at Eastern Connecticut State University, he is one of 45 interns housed in the Capital Hill region of Washington, D.C. Scanlon said the classes at Georgetown are challenging. "All the students know each other if you skip a class. It's difficult, kind of like a family," he said. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
UMass.-Boston challenges for crown Mar 25, 2007
For the first time since joining the Little East Conference, the University of Massachusetts at Boston baseball team is a challenger for the league crown, which in recent years has been dominated by Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of Southern Maine. The two schools are ranked 1-2 in the preseason poll, but UMass. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
GENERALS WIN FIRST TWO GAMES DOWN SOUTH Mar 21, 2007
On the mound, Eastern Connecticut State University transfer Andy Goodman walked six batters and failed to get out of the first inning ... Goodman, a New Hartford native, spent his freshman year at Eastern Connecticut State University along with Clinton s Dan Olmstead, a second baseman who also transferred to Herkimer. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Waterloo native wins MLK Service Award in Connecticut Mar 18, 2007
Dwight Bachman, public relations officer at Eastern Connecticut State University since 1990, received the university's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award for 2007. For the past 15 years on its station, WECS-TV, the university has aired "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Look Back." Bachman created the 12-part television series while serving as news producer at the Satellite News Channel in 1983. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Stars aligned to lead Bantams to playoffs Mar 18, 2007
His best performance was against Eastern Connecticut State University, when he had four goals and an assist. Before this year's season-opening performance, Tedeschi's best game was as a freshman, when he scored four goals against Roger Williams College. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
As Snow Finally Arrives in the Region, Its Benefits Are Noted Mar 2, 2007
"Think of it as water in storage. The snowpack is kind of like a water tank," explained Catherine Carlson, a professor of hydrology in the Environmental Earth Sciences Department at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Frozen water represents 80 percent of all fresh water on Earth. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
UConn Cheerleaders Bring Home A Win Feb 27, 2007
The other teams that competed included Eastern Connecticut State University and Western Connecticut State University. UConn has two separate cheerleading squads, one designated for the women's basketball team (the White Squad) and one for the men's basketball team (the Blue Squad). (The Daily Campus, CT)
Students Take On Terriorists With LAN Party Feb 27, 2007
Stalnaker, a former Eastern Connecticut State University student who now repairs Apple computers at the UConn Co-op, started Scythik with a $4,000 investment, which paid for his web fees and the switches and cables necessary to build LAN host equipment. Stalnaker now reinvests most of the money made from the $15 to $20 entrance fees at parties to build up his networking hardware, which he says gives him the capability to add more gamers onto the network at the next party. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Obituaries, Feb. 21, 2007 Feb 23, 2007
She graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University and later taught school in East Lyme, Conn. She also attended the New York School of Art in New York City. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Dodgeball for socializing Feb 16, 2007
One of the most vocal supporters of the ban has been Neil Williams, dean of the health and physical education department at Eastern Connecticut State University. He has argued in academic journals that dodgeball doesn't offer kids much in the way of physical exercise and instead encourages them to look at one another as targets. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kid Connections Feb 15, 2007
Mama, an English professor at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, is doing his part to reverse that tendency. For many years, as a sideline, Mama has held storytelling sessions for children throughout the state. (CTNow.com)
UMASS DARTMOUTH Feb 12, 2007
The success was short lived though, because the Corsairs (5-18, 0-12) remained winless in the Little East Conference on Saturday, dropping a 63-50 decision to league-rival Eastern Connecticut State University. SWIMMING. (The Standard-Times, MA)
For athlectic director, morning is heaven Feb 5, 2007
While Murphy has always been active in sports, earning All-New England softball honors three times while at Eastern Connecticut State University, she didn t realize she wanted to be a coach and teacher until after she graduated college with a degree in business administration. Murphy said she went back to school to get master s degrees in both physical education and health education at Southern Connecticut State University after coaching a local softball team. (New Haven Register, CT)
