Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences

November 2021 Newsletter

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:03:21 +0000

Alumnus Zachary Schroeder ‘19, who was a double major in History and Political Science, completed his Master’s degree in Security Policy Studies at George Washington University in May 2021. His research focused on terrorism, insurgency, and international organized crime leading to a capstone project that analyzed the nexus between human trafficking and jihadism in West Africa.

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September – October 2021 Newsletter

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:00:24 +0000

Oscar De Los Santos and Kelly L. Goodridge published A Modern Bestiary: When the Ape-Hawk Strikes! via Twin Terraces Press this month. Additionally, they presented their essay, “Take Me To Your TV: The Evolution of Alien Invasion Programs” at the Northeast Popular Culture Association (NEPCA) Conference, October 23, 2021. Anthony D'Aries, Assistant Professor/MFA Coordinator, led a group of 12…

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May 2021 Newsletter

Fri, 14 May 2021 23:24:09 +0000

Clio, a student-authored and edited journal of essays written mainly by History majors and students enrolled in History classes, has e-published their 2021 edition via the Library's Digital Collections. The print edition will be coming out in early May. Read the electronic edition here. Dr. Katherine Allocco will be presenting her conference paper: “Disinterring Giants: Kings, Men…

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April 2021 Newsletter

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:38:51 +0000

Learn What You Need to Know to Sell Your Book from a Top Editor, Literary Agent, and Author TONIGHT: April 15, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST Free and Open to the Public. Pre-Registration Required Register here. Spotlight on Asia, International Social Sciences Symposium Part 1: South Asia: Wednesday, April 21, from 12:30-2:30 pm Part 2: East Asia: Thursday, April 22…

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March 2021 Newsletter

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:21:52 +0000

Henry is a senior in the Chemistry-Biochemistry ACS program and Kathwari Honors Program. He will use the grant to support his senior research (mentored by Dr. Greco) on using DNA to monitor and analyze protein binding and conformational events that could be used to develop treatments for common illnesses such as psoriasis, eczema and asthma. Henry is a first-generation college student dedicated to…

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Winter 2021 Newsletter

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:48:01 +0000

Sarah Darer (Littman) was on a panel discussing Using Fake News to Broaden Teens’ Worlds at the YALSA’s Young Adult Services Symposium with former CIA analyst, Cindy Otis, and Peter Adams, Senior VP of Education at the News Literacy Project. Additionally, her poem, "Cutting my Heart Out with a Butter Knife” about losing her father to Alzheimer’s Disease, was recently published in the inaugural…

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November 2020 Newsletter

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:11:45 +0000

Leah Juliett will receive $10,000 and is in the running to win $25,000 more for their nonprofit, March Against Revenge Porn. This digital advocacy nonprofit aims to eliminate revenge porn and image abuse. They work with legislators, protest marches, victim support services, and more. Leah's goals include legislative changes, open dialogue free of stigma, and internet safety, especially for LGBTQ+…

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October 2020 Newsletter

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:12:36 +0000

The fall semester of 2020 is off and running at �Թ�ͷ�� and the Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences. Though this semester looks a little different than usual, we are excited to be back and learning, both online and in-person. �Թ�ͷ�� Meteorology alum, James Tomasini, has accepted a job with the National Weather Service Upton office on Long Island. James begins this October.

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May 2020 Newsletter

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:07:42 +0000

My name is Cynthia Brockett and I am the new Administrative Assistant for Dean Michelle Brown at the Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences. I have worked for the State of Connecticut for nineteen years and for fifteen of those years I worked at Southern Connecticut State University at the School of Arts and Sciences Dean Office. I left SCSU in 2018 to move to Helena, Montana to try a different…

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April 2020 Newsletter

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:42:28 +0000

Veronica Pegkou Christofi and Rafaela Kottou, Farmington High School students, who both took Dr. Wang’s summer classes, placed 1st honors and received two trophies for their poster at the CT Science Fair! Additionally, they earned 1st place in the life sciences section, while receiving $500, and 3rd place in the mathematics section, receiving $200. Congratulations Veronica, Rafaela, and Dr. Wang.

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