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The School of Arts and Sciences has 14 departments offering 21 majors and 45 minors, in addition to teaching the majority of courses in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Students in the arts and sciences enthusiastically engage in research and other creative activity. They learn:

Problem-solving
Global awareness
Critical thinking
Communication skills

Students also learn to integrate theory with practical experience in a variety of learning opportunities. Graduates are prepared to provide leadership in solving societal problems.

For questions regarding Faculty/Student Support issues, contact Associate Dean Amy Coffey. For overall information, please contact Beth Leslie.

Dean's Message to students

Dean Emily B. Todd, Ph.D. Webb Hall, Room 264 (860) 465-5295 (860) 465-4575 todde@easternct.edu	Associate Dean Amy Coffey Webb Hall, Room 263 (860) 465-5383 coffeya@easternct.edu
Administrative Assistant Beth Leslie Webb Hall, Room 259 (860) 465-5371 leslieb@easternct.edu

"Donuts with the Dean" is happening now!
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Join us next Thursday, April 3 for an Arts and Sciences networking event with Eastern alumni. Students from all majors are welcome to participate. You can RSVP, and additionally, walk-ins are always welcome.

We hope to see you there!
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Dean Emily Todd is hosting an event on Tuesday, April 8th, 9am to 11am, Donuts with the Dean!

Learn about upcoming events, share your ideas, and ask questions to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and with each other. Discuss and network with a helping of donuts! We hope to see you there in Student Center 219.
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Join us on Tuesday, February 18th for our Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon. This year it will be in the Paul E. Johnson Sr. Room in the library. We hope to see you there!
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Join us at the Student Center Mezzanine and learn about how community organizations are involved in work with substance use disorders, addiction, and recovery.

It takes place Wednesday, April 9, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Refreshments will be served!

Co-sponsored by the School of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Career Services.
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If you are a student who wants to explore different majors, we have an event coming soon on Monday, February 10, where you can do just that!

"Connect with students from different majors in a low-pressure environment; learn about upcoming classes and opportunities; hear why fellow Eastern students love their majors"!

This event will take place in the Betty Tipton Room in the Student Center, right next to the theatre, hope to see you there!

Refreshments will be provided.
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Alumni Testimonials

Pfizer

Nancy Gonzalez ’22

Health sciences major Nancy Gonzalez was named a fellow of the Pfizer Research and Development Rotation Program. During this paid, two-year fellowship, she is rotating among multiple research and development laboratories in pursuit of advancing the healthcare industry. “Eastern and its Health Sciences program allowed me to have many unique experiences through volunteering, internships, teaching assistantships and independent study opportunities.”

Biology

James Salvatore ’24

“I chose cognitive neuroscience because I am endlessly fascinated by the three-pound physiological mystery that resides between our ears. My professors provide leading-edge knowledge and personalized instruction that help me toward my goal of becoming a Ph.D. student in neurobiology. They share the same passion for their own subjects and bring that energy to every lecture. I hope someday I will be running my own neuroscience lab!”

Cigna

David Ngibuini ’14

Computer Science major David Ngibuini is a portfolio manager at Cigna, a global health services company. “All of life’s problems can’t be solved with a few lines of code. Having a liberal arts background helps me to draw from different branches of knowledge so that I can reach a creative solution, rather than facing the world purely as a computer scientist.”