There's a Chinese place in a strip mall near Starbucks across from campus that is surprisingly decent given the location--sorry I can't remember the name. Looking at this page, probably Chang's Garden. Your other dining choices are pretty grim.
http://uconn.edu/accommodations/

And on campus, the Dairy Bar makes pretty good ice cream.
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/dairybar/dbar.htm