Willimantic, Conn. – On Nov. 5, a conversation titled “Working with Students Who are Veterans and Utilizing the VETS Center” was held at Eastern Connecticut State University. Staff, faculty and administration were invited to the conversation, which was led by Veterans Coordinator Lawrence Schmitz. The conversation was geared toward faculty, and intended to explain to them the … [Read more...] about Working with Students Who are Veterans
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Eastern Alumnus Wins Wethersfield Teacher of the Year
Willimantic, CT — Kevin Kobelski, who graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1993, was named the Wethersfield School District’s 2014–15 Teacher of the Year. Kobelski has been a physical education teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School in Wethersfield for 10 years and worked at the Webster Hill School in West Hartford before that. He says his ultimate goal is to … [Read more...] about Eastern Alumnus Wins Wethersfield Teacher of the Year
Career and Internships Fair Hosts Over 90 Employers
Eastern Connecticut State University’s Center for Internships and Career Development (CICD) hosted a Career and Internship Fair on Oct. 29. More than 90 employers attended, and spoke with more than 500 Eastern students about internships, part-time jobs and full-time employment. “It was a well-planned and well-attended event,” Said Communications Professor Olugbenga Ayeni, “The … [Read more...] about Career and Internships Fair Hosts Over 90 Employers
Redefining Rigor: The Future of Education
Willimantic, Conn – On Oct. 29, career educator Marek Beck came to Eastern Connecticut State University to discuss the future of education. Beck presented a quote by John Dewey, which was written in 1915. “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow,” said Beck as he emphasized the idea that rigor needs to be redefined. Beck began his … [Read more...] about Redefining Rigor: The Future of Education