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Gimme Shelter fundraising exceeds $25k as locals continue push for animal shelter

Amid years of uncertainty surrounding the establishment of a Hamden animal shelter, one town resident has taken up fundraising efforts through the formation of the nonprofit organization, Gimme Shelter.  The organization, which was started in 2017 by Hamden resident Lenny Young, is the principal contributor to the town’s Animal Control Gift Fund, which raises funds…

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Connecticut students struggle with mental health as pandemic continues

It’s every college student’s daily routine: put on a mask, walk to class and hope to get an education without contracting COVID-19. For Alyssa Murphy, a student pursuing her MBA at Quinnipiac University, this everyday pattern hasn’t been so simple. “I’m just so overwhelmed,” she said. After a year and six months full of fear, isolation…

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Quinnipiac to build innovation hubs in business and engineering schools

The university is adding two hubs during winter to inspire transformative thinking and ideas for students, faculty and entrepreneurs.

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Quinnipiac students kick off Halloween weekend with a ‘Spooky Night’

Student organizations united to host the event celebrating diverse cultures and communities before the Halloween weekend.

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Pumpkin painting with a purpose

Handprints for Sunshine and the Quinnipiac University Autism Alliance hosted a pumpkin painting event in Tuesday night.

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What to expect for Quinnipiac University’s Fall Fest 2021

For the first time in two years, the Student Programming Board and WQAQ, Quinnipiac’s on-campus radio station, are able to hold their annual Fall Fest concert. Here is what you can expect.

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QU Religious Life hosts ‘Feeding Your Faith’ open dialogue event

Quinnipiac’s Rabbi Reena Judd and Rev. Jordan Lenaghan hosted an event for students to discuss relevant issues through the lens of faith.

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QU removes fee for students staying on campus over Thanksgiving break

Students can live on campus over break free of charge with an approved request from residential life.

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Quinnipiac hosts event for Latinx heritage month & LGBTQ+ History month

Quinnipiac hosted Luz Burgos-Lopez and Sergio Gonzalez on Oct. 14, to talk about Latinx and LGBTQ identity, homophobia, transphobia and ally-ship. The event was hosted in the SC133 Plaza in the Carl Hansen Student Center at Quinnipiac University. Lopez came to the meeting in person, while Gonzalez was over zoom controlling their slide presentation. One…

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Quinnipiac University sees increase in hate crimes and burglary

The university released its Clery Report this past week, where they saw an uptick in some areas.