University of Hartford’s new chaplain, Zain Syed, is helping to broaden many students’ perspectives on religious knowledge. After spending time in Indonesia teaching English, Syed realized that the country’s beliefs are severely less traditional than that of the United States. After this realization as well as the conclusion of his
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The University has passed the NEASC 10-year review meaning the University will stay accredited. According to a letter from President Walter Harrison released on March 8, the University has “passed the NEASC 10-year review with flying colors.” The news came in late Friday, March 2 from Barbara Brittingham, Director of
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Village Quad 1 will become a non-smoking residential area next year in an effort from the Smoke-Free Committee to create a healthier environment.The ban will begin next year, and Resident Assistants and Public Safety will be taking the policy seriously. “Punishments are going to be treated similarly to open container
The Student Indian Association, Ekta, will be hosting a day of Indian celebrations on March 10. Beginning at 2 p.m. on the GSU lawn, a celebration of the festival of colors will take place. Known as Holi, the Hindu festival is celebrated by throwing colors. Colored powder and colored water
SGA is accepting applications for their Executive Board members beginning on March 12. Students are urged to apply even if they have never participated in SGA before and can pick up applications in the SGA office, GSU 120. “Some of the best people are those that just jump right in,”
Dr. Aliotta, associate professor, has been named founding director for the Rell Center. Courtesy of UNotes
The Rell Center for Public Services recently named its founding director, Associate Professor of Politics and Government, Jilda Aliotta. The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Services was founded to instruct and encourage integrity and participation in government and public service. Both of these traits were highly encouraged
Mary Heilmann received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the University. Courtesy of Roger Castonguay
On March 6, Mary Heilmann, an artist with works in collections around the world, gave a talk and received an honorary degree from the University. An abstract painter, Heilmann’s talk was part of the Hartford Art School’s Auerbach Visiting Artist Lecture Series. She also received an honorary Doctor of Fine
Beginning this summer, campus will look a lot difference as the dam over the Hog River will be torn down and replaced with a new bridge. Construction will begin the week following spring commencement and go into the fall semester. During the fall semester, according to Chris Dupuis, Project
Village Quad 1 will become a smoke-free residential area next year in an effort from the Values Initiative to create a healthier environment. The ban will begin next year, and unlike the non-enforced no-smoking policy in Harry Jack Gray, Resident Assistants and Public Safety will be taking the policy seriously.
Although the America East Conference does not allow students at the home institution to attend the tournament for free due to unfairness, the President’s Office and the Office of Student Affairs have made it so University of Hartford students can attend all tournament games in which the Hawks play for
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