Events & Awards
Upcoming annual Student and Partner events, competitions, contests, scholarships, awards, and opportunities.
January
Connecticut High School Ethics Bowl
The High School Ethics Bowl was introduced to Connecticut in 2017-18 and hosted first by the University of Connecticut in the 2018-19 academic year. It is a day-long event for student teams who are interesting in debating the most challenging ethical issues of our time.
March
Connecticut History Day
Connecticut History Day is a program for students in grades 6-12 that encourages exploration of local, state, national, and world history. After selecting a historical topic that relates to an annual theme, students conduct extensive research using libraries, archives, museums, and oral history interviews.
March
Site Representative Conference
The annual Site Representative Conference is held in the spring on the Storrs campus and is one of our largest events.
March
UConn ECE Wallace Stevens Poetry Contest
Every year since 1964, a prominent poet has been invited to give a reading at UConn as part of the Wallace Stevens Poetry Program. UConn ECE Students are invited to submit a packet of poems, which are judged in the UConn ECE Wallace Stevens Poetry Contest.
March
Connecticut Science Olympiad
UConn Early College Experience hosts the annual Connecticut Science Olympiad competition. This event attracts approximately 45 Connecticut high schools from all corners of the State and approximately 1,000 high school students. The Connecticut Science Olympiad is the only qualifier for students to compete in the Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament.
March
UConn ECE Student Scholarships
UConn Early College Experience recognizes outstanding UConn ECE Students each year with twelve $1000 scholarships, which can be used at any institution.
March
Chinese Talent Show
You and your UConn ECE Chinese class are cordially invited to join this exciting event. We believe that this is a great opportunity for your students to socialize with peers from other CT high schools and UConn undergraduate students, while showcasing their Chinese language talent.
Spring
Globalization Conference
Globalization is the increased interaction of people, governments, and countries through international trade, business, foreign aid, research, and politics. Annually, UConn ECE hosts a one day conference inviting teams of UConn ECE Students to present a critical review of the year’s chosen topic and offer concrete solutions to the issue that are both politically and economically viable.
April
Professional Recognition Awards Ceremony
The Office of Early College Programs sponsors eight awards recognizing outstanding professional achievement in the UConn ECE community.
Spring & Fall
Chemistry Day
UConn Department of Chemistry and UConn Early College Experience bring high school students from around the state to the Storrs campus to see what happens in research laboratories.
May
Marine Science Symposium
The UConn ECE Marine Sciences Symposium celebrates the academic achievement of students throughout their UConn ECE Marine Sciences courses. Held annually at UConn Avery Point, UConn ECE Students from across the state submit posters focusing on the research and learning they have completed throughout their course. The Symposium is a day-long event.
May
Student Art Show
The UConn ECE Art Show occurs at the Jorgensen Gallery on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. UConn ECE Students from UConn ECE ART 1030 are invited to submit a piece for an exhibition. Additionally, junior students may submit portfolios for review by UConn Art and Art History Faculty.
May/ June
New Instructor Orientation
Newly certified UConn ECE Instructors are required to participate in a New Instructor Orientation. Orientation serves as a way to become more familiar with the program and course details. This event provides the opportunity to learn about program details, Instructor benefits, and course responsibilities.
Summer
Summer Institutes
UConn ECE hosts a number of multiday professional development opportunities that we call “Summer Institutes.” Our Summer Institutes are opportunities for UConn ECE Instructors to come on campus and engage deeply in the materials and discussion of their department.
September
Avery Point Cardboard Boat Race
The Avery Point Cardboard Boat Race (est. 2010) celebrates academic achievement and the spirit of competitiveness in this day-long event. Annually held at UConn Avery Point, Students, Instructors, Faculty, and UConn ECE Staff gather to learn and compete since 2014.
October
Italian Immersion Day & Quiz Bowl
Teams of 1-4 UConn ECE Italian students from across the state come together at the UConn Storrs Campus to participate in academic sessions with UConn Italian Department teaching assistants (TAs) in the morning and compete in a Jeopardy-style quiz in the afternoon.
November
Course Enhancement Awards
UConn Early College Experience(ECE) Course Enhancement Awards are funded by UConn Office of Early College Programs (OECP) and give certified ECE Instructors, Site Reps, and Principals an opportunity to expand and enhance UConn Courses through two types of project awards – Classroom Enhancement and Community Development.
November
French Immersion Day & Quiz Bowl
Every November since 2000, UConn ECE hosts the annual French Immersion Day and Quiz Bowl Competition. Teams of 1-4 UConn ECE French students from across the state come together at the UConn Storrs Campus to participate in academic sessions with UConn French Department teaching assistants (TAs) in the morning and compete in a Jeopardy-style quiz in the afternoon.