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11/6 - Connecticut College establishes ´Think S.A.F.E.´

With a nearly $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice´s Office on Violence Against Women, »

11/5 - Kyle Joseph ´12 is a philosophical musician

When Kyle Joseph ´12 signed up for a philosophy class his freshman year, he had no idea that his »

11/2 - Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, theatrical performances and cultural discussions at Connecticut College this November

Art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances and cultural discussions fill the month of November »

10/29 - Three teams qualify for the NESCAC Championships

Camel fans have a lot to cheer about this fall, as three Connecticut College teams compete for NESCAC »

10/28 - Glowing creatures create a buzz about science

Chemistry professor Marc Zimmer calls them colleagues. Others call them salamanders, or, more specifically, »

10/27 - Fall Weekend highlights alumni-student connections

Connecticut College graduates were front and center at Fall Weekend 2009, giving current students a clear »

10/23 - Connecticut College recognized as top Fulbright producer

For the third year in a row, Connecticut College has been recognized as a top producer of winners of »

10/23 - Threat of rain leads to changes for some Fall Weekend events

The times and location of several Fall Weekend events have changed in anticipation of rain on Saturd »

10/21 - Controversial Philosopher Peter Singer comes to Connecticut College Oct. 23

Controversial philosopher Peter Singer is coming to Connecticut College to discuss his most recent book, »

10/19 - Women´s Volleyball surprises with 17- 4 record

After graduating three key players, the Women´s Volleyball team was not expected to be as strong »

10/16 - Students explore the world without leaving the couch

The audience members jumped to their feet and started to twirl around as they listened to merengue, the »

10/14 - Providence Journal publishes op-ed by President Leo I. Higdon Jr.

Connecticut College President Leo I. Higdon Jr. published an op-ed in today's Providence Journal that »

10/14 - Provocative artist Miguel Gutierrez to perform ´Retrospective Exhibitionist´ free Oct. 16

Provocative artist Miguel Gutierrez will perform his emotionally-charged work, "Retrospective Exhibitionist," »

10/12 - Two history professors awarded NEH fellowships

The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded fellowships to professors Eileen Kane and Sarah »

10/9 - Hundreds to discuss undocumented immigration at three-day conference Oct. 16-18

More than 300 scholars, health and social-service providers, attorneys, educators, immigrants and government »

10/7 - Thomas Winstanley ´10 is a ´model´ student

Thomas Winstanley ´10 is a jack of all trades, but he has managed to master them all. He can best »

10/5 - English professor explores Star Trek sexuality and Hollywood masculinity in new books

For English Professor David Greven, Star Trek is not just a hobby, and movies aren´t just a pa »

10/1 - Dance performances, cultural discussions and scientific lectures planned at Connecticut College this October

Connecticut College is hosting a number of exciting performances and events in October, including the »

9/28 - Men´s Soccer stuns second-ranked Amherst in home opener

New men´s soccer coach Kenny Murphy led the Men´s Soccer team to a stunning 4-1 victory against »

9/25 - College awarded more than $1.6 million in faculty research grants

Connecticut College has been awarded more than $1.6 million in faculty research grants since the beginning »

9/22 - Class of 2013 makes YouTube debut

The Class of 2013 has only been on campus for a few weeks, but already they are making their mark. A »

9/18 - Connecticut College´s William Wuyke to be inducted into the Venezuela Athletic Federation Hall of Fame

William Wuyke, director of the Connecticut College fitness center, will be inducted into the Venezuela »

9/16 - Shain Library´s special exhibit celebrates Constitution Day

In recognition of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, Connecticut College´s Shain Library will feature »

9/14 - September means music, lectures and events at Connecticut College

September is filled with cultural events and lectures at Connecticut College. All events are open to »

9/11 - Women´s Soccer scores four goals in 10 minutes to win season opener

Erin Davey ´10 scored two goals in a span of just 1 minute and 39 seconds to lead the Connecticut »

9/10 - Photography exhibit offers fresh perspective on Irish landscapes

From sweeping, 180-degree views of Irish farmland to color photographs exploring the seasonal changes »

9/8 - New London´s Women & Girls Film Fest to screen OVCS film

New London middle school students who participate in S.I.S.T.E.R., a Connecticut College Office of Volunteers »

9/4 - Connecticut College opens new $8 million fitness center

With a quick snip of the ribbon yesterday, Connecticut College President Leo I. Higdon Jr. officially »

9/4 - Connecticut College opens new $8 million fitness center

The 10,000 square foot facility was built entirely with gifts to the college and triples the workout »

9/1 - $1 million gift will support the sciences

Connecticut College has received a $1 million gift to support science education. The gift, from an anonymous »

8/31 - Connecticut College welcomes the Class of 2013

A trapeze artist, a children´s book author and a Kenyan cattle herder are just a few of the newest »

8/26 - Dynamic professor named head of Connecticut College´s Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity

David Canton, associate professor of history, has been named the director of Connecticut College´s »

8/21 - New York Times highlights Connecticut College´s Web site

Connecticut College's Web site is getting some national attention. Thursday, the New York Times education »

8/19 - New YouTube video highlights campus organic garden

Connecticut College´s 6,000-square-foot organic garden, Sprout!, is producing some very tasty looking »

8/14 - Professor is leading expert for home care providers in court battle with California

Professor and economist Candace Howes is the leading expert in a class action lawsuit against the state »

8/11 - Campus gifted with Soffer sculpture

A sculpture by renowned artist Sasson Soffer has been donated to the college by Soffer's daughter Jessica »

8/7 - Theater Department plans two productions for fall; auditions Sept. 11

An African-influenced production of Shakespeare and a contemporary play about trust and betrayal will »

8/4 - Junior produces popular travel radio show

When Casey Corn began her New York City internship with travel editor extraordinaire Peter Greenberg »

7/31 - Retired professor brings dance class for people with Parkinson´s Disease to Connecticut College

Every Wednesday this summer, inside the dance studios of the College Center at Crozier Williams, a transformation »

7/24 - American history student lands Library of Congress internship

As an intern in the Rare Book and Special Collection Department at the Library of Congress, Kevin Hartnett »

7/22 - $375k grant enhances foreign language programs

Connecticut College has received a $375,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to enhance foreign »

7/20 - Three alumni selected for Athletic Hall of Fame induction

Three alumni will be inducted in to the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 24, during Fall »

7/13 - Professor spreads the word - of philosophy

With two new books this summer, Professor Andrew Pessin has made it his mission to make philosophy - »

7/8 - A day in the life of a beluga whale intern

This summer Emily Hanks '10 is getting paid to work with a beluga whale named Inuk - only, she calls »

7/6 - Slideshow: Science students conduct summer research

Don´t know what "preparation of manganese oxide nanoparticles" means? Sometimes a picture really »

7/1 - Student garden manager battles raindrops

When Natalie Theys ´11 decided to take the summer garden manager position for the Sprout! organic »

6/30 - Power restored on campus

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6/23 - New York Times blog features Dean Martha Merrill ´84

Martha Merrill ´84, Connecticut College´s dean of admission and financial aid, lays out her »

6/19 - Junior water polo player honored by ESPN the Magazine

Junior water polo co-captain Phoebe Bakanas has been named to the 2009 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District »

6/16 - The ´accidental historian:´ Photography professor shares unique perspective of downtown New London

Professor Ted Hendrickson has been photographing New London for decades. Now, 10 of his photos are on »