IN THIS ISSUE: » Stat of the Month » News from CSUS » Upcoming Events October 2010 Catalyst for Connecticut Stat of the Month The number of students majoring in the sciences has grown by 32%. Learn More News from CSUS Science Studies Surge at CSUS Students like biology major Kyle Rockett, working in state-of-the-art laboratories, are fueling a surge in interest in science careers at the Connecticut State University System. CTMirror State Universities Attracting More Transfers Western Connecticut State University is benefitting from a new trend for Connecticut residents to transfer from other schools, including out-of-state schools, into the four CSUS universities. The News-Times Textbook Rental Program Saves Students $400,000 Students attending Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Connecticut State Universities have saved an estimated $400,000 off new book prices by renting, rather than buying. ConnecticutPlus.com Helping Connecticut's Small Business Both Sundae Spa and Weston Software are creating new jobs thanks to help from Connecticut's Small Business Development Centers. USA TODAY More News Chandler Howard New Executive-In-Residence Chandler Howard, chief executive officer and president of Liberty Bank, will be Eastern Connecticut State University's business executive-in-residence. CSUS Mobile Website, QR Code Reader Technology Launched New technology in use at malls in Manchester and Waterbury to promote Dual Admission Program with Connecticut Community Colleges. Jane Goodall to Inspire Adult Leaders Fifth-graders at Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies, a magnet school in Danbury, push a barrel full of food scraps from the lunch room to a compost pile. The News-Times Red Flag Campaign on Domestic Violence The Women's Center, along with The Men's Initiative, H.O.P.E. (peer educators), Student Life and Residence Life is launching The Red Flag Campaign at Southern, and other universities in Connecticut are joining the effort. More News from: Central | Eastern | Southern | Western Upcoming Events Ichiban! Opening Reception - Oct. 7 Southern's exhibit commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the First Japanese Diplomatic Mission to the United States. Learn more about the artwork and meet and greet students. Dr. Jane Goodall to Lecture at Western - Oct. 9 Renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall will speak about "Gombe and Beyond: The Next 50 Years" at 8 p.m. Goodall's talk will be followed by a book signing. No cost to attend, but tickets are required. Insurance Industry Career Day and Roundtable Discussion - Oct. 12 CAREER DAY at CCSU with Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services. Two-in-One Event: Career Fair & Roundtable Discussion with Industry Executives. Alastair Moock, Singer-Songwriter at Eastern - Oct. 13 Alastair Moock is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter from Boston. The Boston Globe calls him "one of the town's best and more adventurous songwriters." More Events from: Central | Eastern | Southern | Western   Connecticut's largest university system, with more than 36,000 students and 180,000 alumni.