On Campus - Ellington, Somers College Students

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT

• Digital art & design students in Eastern Connecticut State University's Art 335: Graphic Design course collaborated with Windham Hospital's Auxiliary to enhance the theme of the hospital's 2019 fundraising gala, this year themed "Sous La Mer" (Under the Sea). One of the students was Brandon Capello of Ellington, who majors in New Media Studies. The 15 students enrolled in the class created large-scale posters and submitted them for consideration for the event. Only one student's work was chosen to represent the theme of the gala, but all student work were on display as auction items at the event.
• Eastern Connecticut State University's English department held its annual English Honors Society Induction ceremony on Nov. 6. At the event Sigma Tau Delta inductees were recognized for their exceptional course work, intellectual abilities and character in the study of English. Amongst the inductees was Kaitlyn Michaud of Ellington, who majors in English. To qualify for Sigma Tau Delta, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA in their English Major, an overall GPA of 3.0, have completed a minimum of 4 courses in the English major at 200 level or above and be nominated by at least two faculty members for an invitation to join.

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven CT

• Freshman Josh Prouty of Ellington is a member of the men's track and field roster at SCSU for the 2019-20 season.