University to offer a $5,000 scholarship for UConn-bound Hartford students

On January 21, 2016January 25, 2016 By ClaireIn Daily CampusLeave a comment

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The University of Connecticut is committing a $5,000 annual scholarship to all qualifying Hartford Public High School graduates who plan to attend UConn.

To qualify, students must be participants of the Hartford Promise program, which means enrolled in Hartford Public Schools since at least 9th grade, graduating with a 3.0 grade point average and meeting attendance goals.

The Hartford Promise program offers a $5,000 scholarship and UConn is pledging to match that amount, thus doubling the scholarship for UConn-bound graduates.

CMHS takes precautionary measures to handle stressed students

On December 12, 2015 By ClaireIn Daily CampusLeave a comment

Counseling and Mental Health Services has been preparing for the influx of stressed students due to the end of the semester, especially final exams.

Drop in consultation services, stress reduction workshops and “double staffed” emergency services are available for students during the most stressful time of the semester.

According to Elizabeth Cracco, director of Counseling and Mental Health Services and interim director of the Student Health Services, visits hit a steady peak around mid-October and stay at that level until the end of the semester.

Cruisin’ the Caribbean

On December 2, 2015February 5, 2016 By ClaireIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Growing up, my sister and I were the bickering types. It was always who could tattle first, who had to take out the trash and who had the best grades. It wasn’t until I left for college, when I had my first taste of the “real world,” that Caroline became my rock and support. While she lived in Boston, it was easy to plan the monthly visit. However, in September she left the East Coast behind and headed to the flat and tan land of Dallas, Texas. My first visit was planned for late November, to spend Thanksgiving and her early December birthday together. We were going to wing the Thanksgiving dinner, roam the local malls and outlets on Black Friday, and spend a calm and restful week together. Or so I thought.

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The $5 Challenge

On November 25, 2015November 30, 2015 By ClaireIn School of BusinessLeave a comment

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Use Money to Make Money

In his “Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship” course, management professor Timothy Folta gave student groups $5 and told them to use it as start-up cash for a new business. The project was designed to spur creativity around new business ideas.

Students had one week to brainstorm ideas, but once they received the cash, they had only two hours to make as much money as possible.

Graduate Student Senate wages not in compliance with pay laws

On November 19, 2015November 30, 2015 By ClaireIn Daily CampusLeave a comment

The Graduate Student Senate was found to not be in compliance with federal and state labor laws due to some executive board members not making minimum wage, Wednesday.

Ross Dardani, the administrative assistant for the Graduate Student Senate, said most of the problem was in semantics within the laws.

The executive board members are not creating a “tangible” production, therefore, it can be hard to measure wages. Some executive board members are paid in a stipend and some in a salary.

In the midst of faculty contract negotiations, graduate student union holds rally

On November 18, 2015November 30, 2015 By ClaireIn Daily CampusLeave a comment

Photo courtesy of GEU-UAW UConn Graduate Employee Union Facebook page

Members of the University of Connecticut graduate union, graduate senate, faculty, and graduate programs rallied in support of academic freedom around noon Wednesday outside of the Wilbur Cross Building.

Academic freedom, which is defined by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) as full freedom in research, publication and classroom curriculum, is one of the main goals of the faculty union.

The Graduate Employee Union, which was formed last April, encouraged people to rally in support of the AAUP.