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Dr. Alicia Bray keeps tabs on southern pine beetles
By Leslie Virostek Pitch pines were once plentiful in the state of Connecticut. But colonial-era commerce and modern-era development have devastated their sandy-soiled habitats. Today, the few pitch
Alumnus donates published works to Burritt Library
The Elihu Burritt Library recently received a donation of six books from author and alumnus T. Garth “Tim” Connelly ’83. Connelly’s scholarly focus is 20th-century naval vessels. His donation includes
Blue Chip system upgrade
On Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26 the Blue Chip System will not be available because of required maintenance. Campus vending machines will continue to accept Credit Cards and Cash during the
Blue Chip system upgrade
On Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26 the Blue Chip System will not be available because of required maintenance. Campus vending machines will continue to accept Credit Cards and Cash during the
Central volleyball earns 16th Team Academic Award
On June 18, the American Volleyball Coaches Association recognized the Central volleyball team with a Team Academic Award for the 2021-22 season. The Blue Devils have achieved the team academic honor
Dr. Merenstein named AVP for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning
Dr. Beth Merenstein, professor of Sociology, has accepted a new, dual role as the Interim Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning and the Executive Director of the
New member of History faculty featured in The Economist
This article ran in the July 9 edition of The Economist. For Muslims making the haj pilgrimage, which this year runs from July 7 to July 12, the first leg is easy enough: hop on a plane to the
This fall: Free child care for student-parents
Over the last few years, Central has greatly expanded its support services to address the needs of our changing student population. The Central “Blanket of Support” features academic, financial, and
Symposium offers insights into contributions of Black Americans through history and education
This story appeared online in the Hartford Courant on June 25, 2022. By Deidre Montague As Rodney Powell was at the podium to accept an award, he told a story about an interaction between a Black
Celebrating 50 years of Title IX education amendments
President Zulma R. Toro issued the following statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Fifty years ago today, the passage of Title IX of the Education
Four Blue Devils, one Great Race
By Amy J. Barry The members of Central’s Multi Powered Vehicle Club (MPVC) have adopted a mantra in recent months: “It’s the journey, not the destination.” It should serve them well now that they’ve
Dr. Melendez-Rhodes selected for prestigious leadership program
Professor Tatiana Melendez-Rhodes is one of 36 educators in the country to be selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Melendez-Rhodes, a
Women’s indoor track earns sportsmanship award
The Northeast Conference announced the Winter Team Sportsmanship Awards for each of the league’s seven winter sports on June 2, and Central earned the honor for women’s indoor track and field. The
Volleyball honored for sportsmanship
Central women's volleyball earned the 2022 Northeast Conference Fall Team Sportsmanship Award on June 1. The team last earned the award for its performance during the 2018-19 season. Instituted by
A favorable account
Accounting and Finance major Elizabeth Sousa will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board for the 2022-2023 academic year. This marks the fourth year in a row