Rocky Hill Native Joseph Garzone Honored By Eastern Connecticut State University

Joseph Garzone '15 of Rocky Hill was doubly honored recently at Eastern Connecticut State University. He was a presenter at the ECSU Arts and Sciences Research and Exhibition Conference. He was then awarded the Ann and Kenneth Tucker Scholarship. 

Eastern Connecticut State University's School of Arts and Sciences held its 13th annual Arts and Sciences Research and Exhibition Conference on April 13.

Joseph Garzone '15 of Rocky Hill, was one of the students that presented work at the Research Conference and Exhibition. Garzone's major is History and Social Science.More than 100 students, supported by more than 50 faculty mentors, presented projects and presentations showcasing a number of departments in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently announced its list of ECSU Foundation Scholarship awardees for the 2013-14 academic year.

Joseph Garzone '15 of Rocky Hill, CT, was awarded the Ann and Kenneth Tucker Scholarship. Garzone's major is History and Social Science.More than 325 Eastern students received ECSU Foundation Scholarships at a special reception on April 11. The total amount of scholarship funds awarded by the ECSU Foundation totaled more than $500,000, a record amount.

The ECSU Foundation's scholarship awards are coordinated by the Office of Institutional Advancement. According to Kenneth DeLisa, vice president for institutional advancement, "ECSU Foundation scholarships recognize students in good academic standing and help provide important financial support so that our students can reach their goal of obtaining a college degree. Our ability to provide this level of scholarship support is due to the generosity of alumni and other donors, who recognize the value of investing in today's students as they prepare to be tomorrow's citizen leaders."