“What is the one thing you’re hiding behind; the one thing that is keeping you from being you?” asked LGBT advocate Ash Beckham when she visited Eastern Connecticut State University on Nov. 10. An outspoken lesbian from Colorado, Beckham shared life experiences and spoke with Eastern students about embracing diversity and living authentically. During her thought-provoking … [Read more...] about Ash Beckham Speaks on Authentic Living at Eastern
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Racial Discrimination in the Juvenile Justice System
Willimantic, Conn – On Nov. 12, Lara Herscovitch, deputy director of Connecticut’s juvenile justice system, came to Eastern Connecticut State University to show a CPTV documentary called “The Color of Justice.” Prior to the documentary, Herscovitch touched upon some information on the juvenile justice system. She explained that a great deal of work needs to be done to make … [Read more...] about Racial Discrimination in the Juvenile Justice System
Eastern Recognized at National Student Activities Conference
Willimantic, Conn.—Casey Kensey, assistant director of student activities at Eastern Connecticut State University, as well as eight Campus Activity Board (CAB) student coordinators at Eastern, attended the annual regional conference of the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) in Hartford from Oct. 30-Nov. 2. Dane Paracuelles ’15 won the Ken M. Bedini Student … [Read more...] about Eastern Recognized at National Student Activities Conference
Getting Involved Does Make a Difference
Willimantic, Conn – On Nov. 5, Maryam Elahi, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, came to Eastern Connecticut State University to discuss human rights to Eastern students. “I do think there is a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Elahi, as she discussed the importance of getting involved in human rights groups. She encouraged students to … [Read more...] about Getting Involved Does Make a Difference
South Pacific based on the Tales Of The South Pacific
South Pacific based on the “Tales Of The South Pacific” by James Michener with Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan will be directed by Ellen Faith Brodie and will run November 19-24, 2014 (Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 4 p.m.; Monday at 7:30 p.m.) in the Harry Hope Theatre(Shafer Hall ground … [Read more...] about South Pacific based on the Tales Of The South Pacific