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In the Media
Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, comments on maintaining a sense of normalcy for children when they have seen or heard of these violent events.
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Students taking a “Community Design” class worked with real-world clients as they designed marketing materials for two local nonprofit organizations. The organizations are now using the materials the students created, including bus ads, a billboard, and printed brochures.
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The Citizen Opportunities for Accessing Science Training on the Sound (COASTS) program will train nearly two dozen local community members to become citizen scientists, fostering education and marine stewardship of Long Island Sound.
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Kendell Coker, associate professor of psychology, talks about the comparison of the Sandy Hook school shooting and the mass shooting in a Texas school and the impact these tragedies have on our mental health.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, examines what the war in Ukraine may be like for the next three months and the impact since the war began.
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Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, says those who may need help in dealing with the trauma over the mass shooting at a Texas school or a recent stabbing in a Hartford high school should call 211 for resources for mental health issues.
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As part of the University’s “Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship” course, more than 100 students of diverse majors gained real-world experience creating a business plan and pitching their ideas to a panel of judges and to their fellow Chargers.
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Amy Carlisle, associate professor and chair of biology and environmental science, talks about a program for community members to learn about Long Island Sound called COASTS - Citizen Opportunities for Accessing Science Training on the Sound.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and legal studies, talks about Victory Day in Russia and how Putin his invasion of Ukraine to his people.
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Since 2015, the All Girls Math Academy has created opportunities for young girls with a passion for problem solving to explore and share their interest in studying mathematics. This summer, the program will be held at the University from July 25-29.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, talks about Russia’s Victory Day and what Putin will say at this national event about what is happening in Ukraine.
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As part of the University’s recent Giving Day and Founders Day celebration, nearly 1,200 Chargers from across the globe celebrated the University’s 102nd birthday and raised more than $140,000 that will support important organizations, initiatives, and projects at the University.
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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, legal studies, national security, and international affairs, discusses the nefarious ways social media has changed the face of politics.
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Maurice 'Mo' Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says with the shortage of applicants for summer jobs, people should be understanding and exercise patience.
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As part of our Live Concert Planning & Promotion class, my classmates and I are organizing a benefit concert that will support Musical Intervention, a New Haven-based nonprofit. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4.
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As part of the University’s 18th annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony, members of the University community honored and remembered the millions who perished, including six million Jewish people. A survivor from Budapest described how she and her family endured the Holocaust, discussing why it is so critical to share stories like hers.
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Olena Lennon, Ph.D., who hails from eastern Ukraine, is dedicated to educating students and the public on the war in Ukraine. As part of a recent human rights symposium at the University of Connecticut, she explained the history of Ukraine and the genesis of the conflict.
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If you’ve ever found a bright sticky note on campus with words of encouragement, inspiration, or important information, it was probably left by Mary Lippa ’23. Her colorful notes have inspired many of her fellow Chargers, as well as the development of a new Recognized Student Organization that promotes awareness of issues such as mental health.
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Model United Nations has created countless opportunities for students to develop their confidence and grow as leaders, including at the recent conference in New York, where the group of students representing Albania earned the Outstanding Delegation Award.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, talks about why it is so important to Russia to capture the city of Odesa in Ukraine.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, talks about the threat from Russia to destroy a steelworks plant in Mariupol and an increase in tanks and armored Humvees being provided to Ukraine.
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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, talks about the latest developments in Ukraine and recent threats from Vladimir Putin.