IN THIS ISSUE: » This Month's Highlights » News from CSUS » Video September 2011 Catalyst for Connecticut This Month's Highlights Cutting-Edge Teacher Training Twenty-five area instructors are learning to become better math and science teachers during a weeklong course at Western. The News-Times New Academic Building Construction began at Central on a new academic building for sociology, anthropology, political science, geography and history. New Britain Herald ESPN's Growth Benefits CT The state's renewed investment in ESPN's economic growth here is not only good news for the worldwide leader in sports, but for Connecticut's current and future workforce. CSUS Sets All-Time Degree Record CSUS awarded more degrees and certificates to the class of 2011 than in any other year in its history; nearly 1,000 more degrees were granted compared with 2004. News from CSUS New Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems Central has established a new four-course certificate program in the field of geographic information systems, expanding educational opportunities for adult learners. Central Project Seeks Veterans Photos Connecticut residents and teachers are being urged to help honor Connecticut's Vietnam War casualties by taking part in a "Call for Photos" project at Central. Where Do The Children Play? Not In Kindergarten Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, a professor of early childhood education at Eastern, is conducting a research study on the relationship of play to early mathematical thinking. Hartford Courant Students, Staff Hang Paper Doves as 9/11 Tribute Eastern plans to have an estimated 1,500 paper doves on display on campus as part of the university's efforts to mark the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Norwich Bulletin Technology and Teaching Steven J. Corbett, assistant professor of English and co-coordinator of the Composition Program at Southern, talks of his experience using technology in teaching. Inside Higher Ed Western kicks off "One Book One Community" A series of "One Book One Community" events in October will give everyone a chance to explore different aspects of greener living, as well as an opportunity to discuss this year's book selection, Farewell, My Subaru, by Doug Fine. Workshops to Improve Women's Leadership Skills Arlene Kreinik, who spent eight years as a professor in the management department at Western's Ancell School of Business, spoke to women on succeeding in an advanced leadership position. Connecticut Post Western Police Chief Named President of National Group Chief Neil McLaughlin, of the Western Connecticut State University police department, is the new president of the Northeast College and University Security Association. The News-Times More News from: Central | Eastern | Southern | Western   The Connecticut State University System consists of four comprehensive universities: Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. With more than 36,600 students and 180,000 alumni, CSUS is the largest public university system in Connecticut.