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Actor Mel Johnson Performs at Eastern
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On Feb. 12-13, actor Mel Johnson, Jr. presented “Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery,” a moving, one-man performance chronicling the life of one of the most important African American activists in U. S. history. From his childhood when he was born into slavery to his perilous escape to freedom, Douglass’ remarkable life has been used by educators at every level to teach the concept of freedom and justice for all.
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Acclaimed Poet Reads at Eastern
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 On Feb 21, renowned African American poet Patricia Smith presented some of her work in the Student Center Theatre. Smith also conducted a workshop for aspiring young writers. Smith has written a number of celebrated books of poetry, including “Teahouse of the Almighty,” which won a National Poetry Series award; “Close to Death”; and “Life According to Motown.” She has also written a work for children, “Janna and the Kings.” Smith is a four-time winner of the National Poetry Slam and appeared in HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. She was inducted into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent, and won the 2007 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. |
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Eastern Students Participate in Romantic Willimantic
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| Twenty Eastern students volunteered to help local businesses in downtown Willimantic prepare for the city’s fourth annual Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival. The students worked through the University’s Office of Community Service, helping decorate the windows in the downtown area for the Feb. 16 window decorating contest, along with the many other events that took place from Feb. 14-17. |
A Day in the Life of Eastern Connecticut State University |
 On March 2, the Norwich Bulletin will publish a special insert, “A Day in the Life of Eastern Connecticut State University,” a collection of stories about Connecticut’s public liberal arts university. The 24-page insert will feature a range of academic activities (from the sciences to the arts), Eastern’s efforts in sustainable energy, residence hall life, and campus safety. At right, Norwich Bulletin reporter John Penney (center), photographer Tali Greener, and Eastern police officer Kelly Gerent begin the daylong coverage of Eastern at 6 a.m. |
- On Jan. 20, Education Professor David Stoloff discussed his recent exchange visit to Thailand on the Wayne Norman Show on WILI-AM (1400).
- On Jan. 28, Kelly Looke, a senior majoring in Communication and a New England Patriots cheerleader, was featured on WTNH-TV/ABC/Channel 8.
- On Feb. 11, actor Mel Johnson and Theatre Professor Ellen Brodie visited WILI's Wayne Norman Show to discuss Johnson’s presentation on Frederick Douglass, one of America’s most prominent anti-slavery activists.
- On Feb. 14, Chemistry Professor Charles Wynn was a guest on the Wayne Norman Show to promote the Annual Windham Invitational Special Olympics Swim Meet. Wynn has been the meet director for 29 consecutive years.
- On Feb. 13, on WILI-AM, junior Andrew Powaleny discussed a relief effort he started to aid in rebuilding Union University in Jackson, TN, which was devastated by the Feb. 5 tornado outbreak. Media coverage of Powaleny’s effort has included an interview on WTIC-1080 Radio and stories in the Hartford Courant, Norwich Bulletin, and The Chronicle.
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- February 28 - Renowned Donegal fiddler P.V. O’Donnell will join vocalist, guitarist and mandolinist Stan Scott; accordionist John Tabb; and Dora Hast on whistles and recorders, to present a concert of traditional Irish music and dance at 7 p.m. in the Betty R. Tipton Room of the Student Center. Several Eastern students will perform as step dancers during the concert. The public is invited and admission is free.
- March 6 - The 2007–2008 Arts and Lecture Series closes with a bang — a concert by Poncho Sanchez, internationally-acclaimed conguero and leader in the bedrock style of jazz. Sanchez will perform in Shafer Auditorium at 7 p.m.
- March 8 - Charles Wynn, professor of chemistry at Eastern Connecticut State University, is the 2008 meet director for the 29th Annual Windham Invitational Special Olympics Swim Meet. The meet will be held from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Windham High School in Willimantic. More than 200 athletes with developmental disabilities from Connecticut and nearby states are expected to register for the event.
“Volunteers are the backbone of this event,” said Wynn. “Approximately 350 volunteers will be needed to continue to make this swim meet a success. Volunteers are needed in areas such as sports clinics, food services and water safety. The greatest need is for one-to-one partners. Every participant is paired with a partner to help them throughout the day.”
All volunteers will be provided lunch and a souvenir Windham Special Olympics t-shirt. Volunteer forms may be picked up at the main office in Eastern’s Sports Center, located in the Francis E. Geissler Gymnasium.
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