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In the Classroom and Beyond

Undergraduate students experience more than just the classroom at Southern. Though classrooms still provide an important space to discuss ideas and learn together, experiential learning also plays a big role in academic success. From composing music in digital labs to teaching elementary school art classes, Southern students hone their skills and passions while preparing for future careers. Glimpse a variety of these fall student experiences with photographs from University Photographer in Integrated Communications and Marketing, Isabel Chenoweth.

Public Health students hiked to the top of East Rock Park in the fall 2024 semester with Professor Deb Risisky to explore group projects in the field using natural materials.
A student in one of Professor Chuck Baraw’s English classes focuses on an essay as the sun sets on campus.
Education student Rashell Xicohtencatl assists in teaching an art class at Savin Rock Community School in West Haven.
Students work in a digital music lab during an audio recording class.
Marriage and Family Counseling students demonstrate the use of a therapy lab with an observation room for teaching.
Students engage in lively class discussion in one of Professor Mike Shea’s English classes.
An Honors College student reviews a checklist in a review session on Honors College course requirements held by Professors Sarah Roe and Miranda Dunbar.
Students practice in a piano lab led by Professor Irene Senedak.
A student  works in a digital music lab.
Professor Joe Milone teaches students how to navigate Beaver Pond by canoe as part of the Health and Human Services Wellness initiative.
Health and Human Services students in Professor Michael Laughlin’s Adaptive PE class explore activities with area middle school students.
Students studying behavioral neuroscience demonstrate the use of an ultraview microscope in Professor Rachel Jeffrey’s lab.
Students build and test circuits in Professor Todd Schwendemann’s electronics lab.
Students discuss essays in Professor Scott Ellis’ English class.
Professor Lauren Tucker’s adapted toy class involves hands-on instruction on how to adapt toys for children with special needs.
A student works on circuits in Professor Todd Schwendemann’s electronics lab.
Students complete adapting a toy in Professor Lauren Tucker’s adapted toy class.
Special education graduate student Felicia Watts works with students at Bailey Middle School in West Haven.
Education major Kaitlyn Moore-Markey accepts a special handmade card from a student at ACES Wintergreen School.
Middle school students practice wheelchair basketball in Professor Michael Laughlin’s Adaptive PE class.
Nursing students in a pediatrics lab receive a special visit from Virginia Allen, the last survivor of a group of nurses dubbed “Black Angels,” who treated tuberculosis patients at Sea View Hospital in Staten Island during the early to mid-20th century.
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