Kathleen Holgerson and the Women’s Center: Welcoming X and Y Chromosomes Alike!

Hi everyone, Alex here, Despite UConn’s immense undergraduate population, the University always makes each and every student feel welcomed and right at home. UConn prides itself on the ability to help students find their niche on the campus and one organization that excels in this area is the Women’s Center. Celebrating its 40th anniversary of […]

A Thank You from a Grateful Senior

Hi all, Alex here, A huge chapter of my life is quickly coming to a close and as I reflect back to the past four years I find that I have a never ending list of individuals who have gotten me to where I am today. These people deserve much more than a simple thank […]

Meet Me at the Track!

Hi everyone, Alex here, One of the most valuable experiences that I will always remember from high school was being a part of a team. I lived for cross country and track all four years of high school; I couldn’t get enough of it! Not only were my teammates the best friends I could’ve asked […]

UConn Freshmen Fever

Hi everyone, Alex here, In my second year as a resident assistant (RA), I’ve seen dozens of residents come and go. Some residents I’ve grown closer to and share more of a friendship, while others I have the strict RA/Resident relationship—a wave hello with a “how ya doin?” in the hallway. Regardless of the type […]

UConn Endurance Runs the Hartford Marathon

Greetings Alex here, As a seasoned runner, I never grow tired of entering races! Signing up for road races, primarily long distance races, keeps me motivated by working towards a goal and the feeling of accomplishment with every race finished! However, in New England, this tiny Northeast corner of the U.S., it’s hard for a […]

About a Blog

Hi eveyone, Alex here, Going into my senior year of college, I’ve begun working on a variety of resume builders in the hopes that I will be an employed college graduate in May 2012! …One can hope. Grades play a big role in getting a job or going to grad school, but there are numerous […]

Shark Week at UConn

In honor of Shark Week, some of us at the LVC decided to celebrate by hosting shark-related festivities!