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Q&A: The Psychological Side of Domestic Violence: Overcoming Battered Lives
Courant Staff Writer Regine Labossiere recently interviewed clinical psychologist Kristi Salters-Pedneault about the psychological side of domestic violence.
Sunday Dec 13 | The Hartford Courant
Extra Stress From Holidays Can Trigger Domestic Violence
The holidays can mean festivities and family gatherings. But for families already dealing with domestic violence, the holidays and periods of economic stress may trigger abuse, said Kristi Salters-Pedneault. The clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic said that although each ...
WestConn students reflect on Thursday's armed robbery
Friday, the day after an armed robbery at a residence hall on Western Connecticut State University 's westside campus, WestConn police were not releasing new details, but rumors and speculation had spread across campus.
Eight Gifts, Mom? Adam Got Nine
And it wasn't for good behavior: Battling materialism at the holidays December 10, 2009 We've all heard it before -- the "Mom-I-really-need-this" plea from our children.
Manchester: Students Share Experience In The Substitute Teacher Express Preparation program
On Campus Submitted by Endia DeCordova-Murphy, Manchester Community College, on 2009-12-07.   Endia DeCordova-Murphy Pictured from left to right are Martha Marteney, Sharon LaPrad and Alison O'Keefe, students enrolled in the Substitute Teacher Express Preparation program.
Penguin Plunge Saturday To Benefit Special Olympics
The police department, along with the Eastern Connecticut State University police department, is holding their first annual "Penguin Plunge" on Saturday.
Two ECSU police officers charged with civil rights violations
A federal grand jury has indicted two men who were working as Eastern Connecticut State University police officers, including one from Lisbon, for allegedly violating the civil rights of a man by repeatedly pepper-spraying him in an unventilated holding cell.
Campus Police Charged With Civil Rights Violations
Two officers with the Eastern Connecticut State University campus police have been indicted on charges of committing civil rights violations in connection with the treatment of a prisoner in a campus holding cell more than a year ago.
MUSLIM FILMMAKER TO SPEAK AT EASTERN Parvez Sharma, award-winning filmmaker and writer, will speak at Eastern Connecticut State University as a part of Eastern's University Hour series.
Graduation Rates Miss Real Stories
Statistics used to determine the graduation rates from Connecticut's state universities not only fail to reveal the whole truth, but can be quite misleading.
Windham: Eastern Shares Thanks With Willimantic
On Campus Submitted by Ed Osborn, Eastern Connecticut State University, on 2009-11-26.   Approximately 400 Willimantic residents attended Eastern Connecticut State University's Third Annual Day of Giving meal.
Celebration of giving and caring
Appropriately, for Thanksgiving week, we have a permanent memento. Thomas P. Gullotta, CEO of the Child and Family Agency and faculty member at Eastern Connecticut State University, has written an intriguing book detailing the story of four of the original agencies.
CL&P's impact on CT economy detailed
Connecticut Light & Power Co .'s planned investment in its service network over the next three years will account for more than 5,600 new jobs and boost the state's economic output by nearly $900 million, a study shows.
Students Learn the Art of Storytelling
Dr.Raouf Mama, an English professor at Eastern Connecticut State University , knows how to captivate his audiences.
Willimantic: WAIM Walk For Warmth
WAIM Walk For Warmth Submitted by Evelyn Solla on 2009-11-04.   Everyone is invited to tie up their walking shoes and participate in the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry's 18th Annual Walk for Warmth on Sunday, Nov.
2 Artists, 2 Views On Latino Roots
One Latino giant of the arts in New Haven declared that his work owes "nothing to my Latino culture." The other said her work is an exploration of her identity as a Puerto Rican woman of mixed African, Taino and Spanish ancestry.
Engaged: Jennifer Fernandes, Ken Gardiner Jr.
Susan Sherman Fernandes of Fleetwood Avenue, Bethel, announces the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer R. Fernandes, to Ken Gardiner Jr., son of Ken and Dale Gardiner of Terryville.
Old Saybrook school board race features seven vying for 5 seats
Seven candidates are vying for five seats on the Board of Education this fall. Each brings a unique perspective to the table, whether through the candidate's time on the board, his or her profession or with experience as a parent of a child who went to the public schools.
West Hartford: The Seventh Annual 5 X 5 Dance Festival At Saint Joseph College
On Campus Submitted by Tom Andrea on 2009-10-21.   The Seventh Annual 5 X 5 Dance Festival at Saint Joseph College will be held on Friday, Oct.
The Metropolitan District Commission donated $1000 to the Career Services Fund to sponsor Eastern Connecticut State University's annual Fall Career Fair on Oct.
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