Despite Health Risks, Companies Continue Persistent, Relentless Push of Sugary Drinks to Black, Hispanic Youth

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Despite Health Risks, Companies Continue Persistent, Relentless Push of Sugary Drinks to Black, Hispanic Youth

Amidst increasing calls for Connecticut’s government leaders to declare racism a public health emergency, a new report by the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Good Policy & Obesity is raising renewed concerns. According to the 73-page report and analysis, “systemic and institutional barriers to health and opportunity … contribute to poorer health outcomes and persistent health disparities” among Black and Hispanic youth nationwide.

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Healing Meals Project, Mental Health Connecticut Earn Grant Awards from Red Sox Foundation

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Healing Meals Project, Mental Health Connecticut Earn Grant Awards from Red Sox Foundation

The Healing Meals Project, based in Bloomfield and serving the Greater Hartford region, is described as the state’s only non-profit that experientially teaches about healthy foods from ‘start to finish,’ preparing and delivering delicious, organic meals for families dealing with a serious health crisis. Top vote-getter in the Red Sox Foundation IMPACT awards, they’ve earned a $10,000 grant.

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Sikorsky to Receive CT Medal of Technology, Connecticut Science Center’s Fleury Honored, 36 New Members Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering

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Sikorsky to Receive CT Medal of Technology, Connecticut Science Center’s Fleury Honored, 36 New Members Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is the 2020 recipient of the Connecticut Medal of Technology in recognition of X2 Technology, a generational leap in rotary wing innovation that enables helicopters to complete tasks traditional helicopters can’t today. Matt Fleury, CEO of the Connecticut Science Center, is selected as an Honorary Member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, and 36 new members of the Academy are elected.

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Bi-Partisan Report Urges Reinventing of American Democracy; 31 Recommendations Would Advance Change Urgently Needed

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Bi-Partisan Report Urges Reinventing of American Democracy; 31 Recommendations Would Advance Change Urgently Needed

The release this month of a comprehensive report and recommendations by a bipartisan commission, convened by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, outlines 31 steps to strengthen America's institutions and civic culture to help a nation in crisis emerge with a more resilient democracy. And Connecticut voices were prominent in its development.

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Malloy, Ojakian Seek to Make One Higher Ed Institution From Many - in Maine and Connecticut

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Malloy, Ojakian Seek to Make One Higher Ed Institution From Many - in Maine and Connecticut

Maine and Connecticut have something in common - education leaders seeking to merge seven, and twelve, higher education institutions respectively into a single accredited institution. The leaders driving the plans in the two New England states both spent some time working together at Connecticut’s State Capitol, at the helm of government in the Land of Steady Habits.

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Make Music Day 2020 Continues Tradition with Virtual Events for All Ages

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Make Music Day 2020 Continues Tradition with Virtual Events for All Ages

For years, Make Music Day on June 21 has brought musicians from all walks of life and musical abilities together in Connecticut and across the globe – and this year is (virtually) no different. From the Capital City to Connecticut’s corners, music will find a way to be heard, even through unprecedented constraints.

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A Conversation on Racism in Connecticut Provides Glimpse of Daily Experiences

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A Conversation on Racism in Connecticut Provides Glimpse of Daily Experiences

College students of color came together for a podcast conversation two months ago, “to share their experiences attending predominantly white institutions as students of color.” In the context of recent events across the country, the discussion takes on additional meaning - the challenges of racism are closer to home than we might think.

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No SAT Score? No Problem! - UConn Drops Requirement for 3 Years

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No SAT Score? No Problem! - UConn Drops Requirement for 3 Years

The unintended consequences of higher education’s response to a pandemic continue to reverberate, now hastening the disintegration – at least temporarily – of a staple of the college admission process. The University of Connecticut is now the latest institutions to set aside the SAT or ACT score as the dominant determinant of admission.

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Local Book Store to Offer Free Children’s Books Alongside Meal Pick-up

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Local Book Store to Offer Free Children’s Books Alongside Meal Pick-up

With the recent announcement that schools will be shuttered for the remainder of the academic year, many families are searching for ways to provide education to supplement on-line learning offered by schools. This is particularly challenging for low income families who rely on school lunches and classroom resources, and may not have access to additional materials at home. In Glastonbury, a local bookstore has developed a way to help.

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