Hampton, CT - EASTCONN is offering a new Arts Council that will provide a forum for area arts teachers to meet, work collaboratively and examine ways to both promote student creativity and support learning, using the arts to engage all students. The Arts Council, which is free to arts educators, will meet from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2015, and again on Jan. 13 and … [Read more...] about Calling all Northeastern Connecticut Arts Teachers!
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Philosopher and Children’s Literature Author Claudia Mills Speaks at Eastern
Claudia Mills, former philosophy professor and author of over 50 children’s books, spoke at Eastern Connecticut State University on Sept. 23. Her lecture centered on how to effectively instruct, inform and inspire children through literature, or what she called “the dilemma of didacticism.” Mills focused on how to create engaging, interesting pieces of literature that also … [Read more...] about Philosopher and Children’s Literature Author Claudia Mills Speaks at Eastern
EASTERN CHAMBER INGERS PERFORM WITH JOSH GROBAN
Eastern Connecticut State University’s “Eastern Chamber Singers” have once again brought their music to audiences outside the University, showcasing their talent in an inspiring vocal performance with singer and songwriter Josh Groban, on Sept. 26 at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT. The ensemble accompanied Groban on “Anthem” as well as “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” both … [Read more...] about EASTERN CHAMBER INGERS PERFORM WITH JOSH GROBAN
15th ANNUAL AUCTION & CHOCOLATE GALA
OCTOBER 5, 2015: EVERYONE’S FAVORITE FALL EVENT IS BACK…OFFERING CHOCOLATE, WINES, ENTERTAINMENT AND BARGAINS GALORE. IT’S THE WINDHAM THEATRE GUILD’S 15TH CHOCOLATE GALA AND ANNUAL GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION, SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH STARTING AT 7:00PM AT THE BURTON LEAVITT THEATRE, 779 MAIN STREET, WILLIMANTIC. IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE MISSING! … [Read more...] about 15th ANNUAL AUCTION & CHOCOLATE GALA
Eastern to Participate in Connecticut Campus Sustainability Week
Willimantic, Conn. – Eastern Connecticut State University is joining colleges across the state in hosting Connecticut Campus Sustainability Week, a series of events open to the public from Oct. 5 – 9 to showcase and promote campus sustainability. The weeklong celebration is the work of the Connecticut Alliance for Campus Sustainability, a network of state universities founded … [Read more...] about Eastern to Participate in Connecticut Campus Sustainability Week