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The University welcomed more than 1,300 new first-year students and more than 200 transfer students from across the country and around the world. As Chargers moved into the residence halls and got to know the campus and each other, they were excited for what promises to be a great year.
Meet Samantha Zajac ’21 M.S., RDN, CDN, the campus dietitian, who is looking forward to what promises to be an exciting fall, as she plans her wedding and celebrates an important milestone with her soon-to-be husband.
This summer, I volunteered at the Yale Prison Education Initiative (YPEI) at Dwight Hall as part of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship. I was surprised by just how much I learned and developed important skills, including resilience.
Open to student-athletes for the first time this semester, the Peterson Performance Center is offering exciting opportunities for Chargers to up their game. A world-class space equal to what would be found at the Division I level, it promises to further elevate the student-athlete experience.
More than 100 students recently served the local community as part of three service projects, making a meaningful impact and important community connections.
I recently had the opportunity to help welcome new graduate students to the University as part of the graduate student orientation, a fun and interactive program that we will always remember.
A dozen forensic science students spent a memorable two weeks in Spain over the summer, exploring science, investigations, and Spanish culture. Whether they were visiting a crime lab, an art museum, or interacting with locals, they say it was a remarkable opportunity to learn and grow.
Virginia Maxwell’s new book, Investigating Animal Abuse Crime Scenes: A Field Guide, provides keen insights, information and resources for animal control officers, police officers, forensic scientists, lawyers, and others in the criminal justice system.
As part of a $30,000 grant, the University will offer important outreach initiatives that aim to educate Chargers about substance use, including the dangers and signs of an opioid overdose. It will also enable the University to explore the habits and needs of the University community in order to enhance health, safety, and well-being.
As part of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship, I worked with the West Haven Community House, where I got to know local kids, grow as a leader, and make important connections in my local community.
As part of the University’s Bergami Summer Internship Program, I gained hands-on experience throughout my internship at Cloud10 Studios. Thanks to my coursework at the University, I felt well prepared to excel as an intern.
Providing all of the base power for the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, the University’s first fuel cell is a critical step forward in minimizing the University’s energy footprint. The hope is that it will be the first of several fuel cells that will provide power to the campus.
While spending two weeks visiting three cities in Poland this summer, a group of students interacted with the Polish National Police and got a behind-the-scenes look at the country’s criminal justice system. They also explored Poland’s history and culture, and for some students, that meant learning more about their own.
Two recent graduates are the lead authors of a new paper that explores discrimination and intimate-partner violence among sexual-minority men. They are grateful for the immersive learning opportunities the research offered, and they hope it makes an important impact in addressing a serious and often underreported problem in public health.
As part of the University’s Bergami Summer Internship Program, I am completing an internship at Walgreens, where I am learning about cultural competency and communication.
The University’s Film and Theater Academy is a fun hands-on experience for high school students that teaches them the principles of storytelling, whether they are collaborating on a short film or a full-length play.
This summer, 18 high school counselors spent a week at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, where they explored the local communities, experienced the culture, and got to know faculty and staff as if they were Chargers studying abroad.
As a member of the University’s President’s Public Service Fellowship this summer, I have been working with City Seed, which operates a series of farmers markets throughout New Haven. I have developed my teamwork skills while growing as a leader.
Meet Lauren Slingluff, M.S., director of the University’s Peterson Library, who enjoys science fiction and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty – whether she’s designing and building a barn for her animals or shearing one of her goats or sheep.
The University’s graduate and undergraduate chemistry programs have not only been highly ranked by leading college rankings websites, they’ve also been praised by students and alumni who have excelled in the classroom, in the laboratory, and after earning their degrees.
