Understated Swedish art and woven work was the topic of discussion during a talk at the Benton Museum of Art yesterday. Ann Gross, a docent for the museum, spoke to the audience in the building's East Gallery about the historical background of the pieces, which ranged from basic painted canvas to intricate, one-of-a-kind glassware. (1) comment
With a warm smile and a hospitable handshake, Gabriel Bol Deng greeted students on their way into the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center Thursday night. A Sudanese refugee turned humanitarian, Bol Deng shared his inspirational story with UConn students in the dim lights of the auditorium. (0) comments
In the world we live in today, technology provides thousands of outlets for a person looking to better their fitness and overall health. Whether it be through iPhone and BlackBerry applications, heart rate monitors with BMI calculators or the thousands of Web sites dedication to the body - learning about health has never been so accessible to the everyday consumer. (0) comments