ALUMNIBOOKS DR. PAUL J. ARCIERO BS ’86 “The Protein Pacing Diet” (Outskirts Press; Feb. 22, 2019) NOREEN GRICE MBA ’18 “Touch the Stars” (5th edition; National Braille Press; December 2019) PAUL HENSLER BS ’78 “Bob Steele on the Radio: The Life of Connecticut’s Beloved Broadcaster” (McFarland, August 2019) AIJAH MONET BA ’18 “un.packing: A Collection of Poems and Prose” (Bowker; March 17, 2020) RONICE FELICIA (SPENCER) LATTA BS ’90 “The Layover: Devotionals for When You’re Between Where You Were and Where You’re Going” (Trilogy Christian Publishing; Jan. 7, 2020)
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classes ran more smoothly. He added that clubs are adjusting well, and athletic practices are looking more “normal” every week. Olamuyiwa says he was excited to be back on campus and reunite with his teammates, coaches, mentors, and friends. “I think COVID has taught me to appreciate what I have while it lasts,” he says. “It’s also taught me that tomorrow is not guaranteed, enjoy the times with the people you love.” As a new business owner, Carlson developed new skills and more self-confidence while learning the intrinsic value of helping others. “I have seen firsthand how QT Bears are helping people to stay positive, and it has truly touched my heart,” she says.
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Oushana has taken inspiration from the strength he’s witnessed in others throughout the pandemic. “I have to believe that challenges and difficulties bring out the best in people and allow them to develop as stronger and more resilient,” Oushana says. “For example, when my grandmother passed away in April, I learned from watching my father how to be a rock for people during a time of grief. Every hardship this year has come with at least one deep lesson to help me come out the other end an improved human being.”
