Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Woodstock Academy for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Woodstock Academy, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Woodstock Academy for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Woodstock Academy, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Local Eastern Students Give Back to Willimantic Community
Twenty-five student volunteers helped Eastern Connecticut State University host its fifth annual "Day of Giving" Thanksgiving dinner for the Willimantic community on Nov. 23. Diners included patrons of local soup kitchens and other social service agencies. Upwards of 500 local residents enjoyed the Thanksgiving meal, which took place in Hurley Hall. In addition, almost $2,500 was raised towards food contributions to local food pantries, and more than 5,000 canned goods were collected.
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2011 Dec 8
Area Students Named to Champlain College Dean's List
The following area residents have been named to the Fall 2011 Dean's List at Champlain College, a private baccalaureate institution, located in Burlington, Vt.. It is a national leader in educating students through its unique program that prepares students for life beyond college with a mix of professional training, academic enrichment and cultural immersion.
The honored students are:
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2012 Jan 31
Eastern's People Helping People Club
It is the mission of People Helping People(PHP) to involve the students of Eastern Connecticut State University by directly engaging social issues which affect the local and global community while providing the opportunity to develop leadership and interpersonal skills.
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2012 Jan 5
Local Students Participate in Eastern's Penguin Plunge Fundraiser
On Dec. 3 at the edge of Patriots Park, Eastern students plunged into the chilly waters of Coventry Lake to raise money for the Special Olympics. Students or "penguins" solicited donations from family, friends and local businesses in order to take the plunge.
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2011 Dec 7
Local Students Participate in Eastern's Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
Eastern Connecticut State University's Habitat for Humanity campus chapter held its annual "Shack-a-Thon" fundraiser over a 24-hour period from Oct. 26-27 in front of Webb Hall. The fundraiser was held to increase awareness of substandard housing in the Willimantic community.
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2011 Nov 9
Local Eastern Students Participated in Vermont Conference
Four students and two faculty members from Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Environmental Earth Science participated in the New England Intercollegiate Geological Conference (NEIGC) from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. The annual meeting was held at Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT.
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2011 Oct 25
Local Eastern Students involved in Charitable Crohn's and Colitis Walk
FEMALES (Females Excelling Maturing to Achieve Leadership, Excellence and Success), a women's leadership club at Eastern Connecticut State University, hosted its third annual "Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis" walk on Oct. 2. Proceeds benefited the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).
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2011 Oct 21
Local Students Enroll at Eastern Connecticut State University
More than 1,300 students, including first-time freshmen and transfer students, are attending Eastern Connecticut State University for the first time this fall. Christopher Dorsey, acting director of admissions at Eastern. notes that Eastern freshmen come from 164 of Connecticut's 169 towns, from 24 other states and from 48 other countries.
Local students enrolled at Eastern include:
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2011 Oct 12
Local Eastern Connecticut State University Students Awarded Competitive Scholarships
A record 303 Eastern Connecticut State University students have received ECSU Foundation's competitive scholarships in the 2011-12 academic year. The allotted scholarships total $334,000 in funds awarded through the ECSU Foundation's annual scholarship process.
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2011 Oct 12
Local Students Enroll at Eastern Connecticut State University
More than 1,300 students, including first-time freshmen and transfer students, enrolled for the first time this fall at Eastern Connecticut State University. Christopher Dorsey, acting director of admissions at Eastern Connecticut State University, notes that Eastern freshmen come from 164 of Connecticut's 169 towns, from 24 other states and from 48 other countries.
Local students who are attending Eastern include:
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2011 Oct 12
Area students Named on Champlain College President's List
Champlain College, a private baccalaureate institution, located in Burlington, Vt., is a national leader in educating students through its unique programs that prepares students for life beyond college with a mix of professional training, academic enrichment and cultural immersion. The following area residents have been named to the Spring 2011 Champlain College President's List. Recipients have earned a 4.0 grade average. They are:
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2011 Jun 27
Local Eastern Connecticut State University Students Named on Spring 2011 Dean's List
The following students were named to Eastern's Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester.
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2011 Jun 22
Area Students at Champlain College Earn Top Honors
The following area residents have been named to the 2010 Fall Champlain College Honors list. They are:
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2011 Jan 17