Message of Welcome
Welcome to the University of Connecticut’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice page! This site will serve as the University’s central hub for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) information and initiatives. It will provide resources, opportunities for engagement, and celebrations of the many diverse communities who call UConn “home.”
UConn is committed to diversity, a crucial part of the University's mission. We also believe that diversity makes our campuses better places to learn and work and positions UConn as a state, regional, and local leader in education, research, and outreach. Quite simply, we believe that the diversity of our communities makes UConn stronger.
The important transformational work related to DEIJ will only be successful if the University has buy-in and input from our entire community; no singular department or unit can do this work on its own. This website provides an entry point for every member of the UConn community – whether a student, alumni, staff, faculty, or a member of the surrounding communities, we invite you to join in this important work with us. Together, we can improve the UConn experience for every member of our community.
Mission Statement
The University of Connecticut is committed to building a safe and inclusive community for all its members through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Under the guidance of the Interim Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Hines, we as members of the UConn community aim to listen, reflect, learn, and act to make our community safe and a place of belonging for all. We aim to support diversity, equity, and inclusion through offering support for success for people of all backgrounds.
Land Acknowledgement
We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the territory of the Eastern Pequot, Golden Hill Paugussett, Lenape, Mashantucket Pequot, Mohegan, Nipmuc and Schaghticoke Peoples who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land, and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.
Pronunciations: Eastern Pequot (Pea-kwaht); Golden Hill Paugussett (paw-GUS-it); Lenape (Leh-NAH-pay); Mashantucket Pequot (Mash-un-tuck-it Pea-kwaht); Mohegan (Mo-he-gan); Nipmuc (Nip-muck); Schaghticoke (ska-teh-COKE)
Upcoming Events
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Oct
22
Let’s Talk with Michelle 1:00pm
Let’s Talk with Michelle
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AsACC Conference Room
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Oct
22
PAC Meeting 5:00pm
PAC Meeting
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
AsACC Main Room
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Oct
23
LECTURE: Women’s Health in Latine & Afro-American Communities 2:30pm
LECTURE: Women’s Health in Latine & Afro-American Communities
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
02:30 PM
Student Union
Lecture: Women’s Health in Latine & Afro-American Communities with Dr. Martas, OB/GYN
Dr. Yvette Martas is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Willimantic, CT. She is a first-generation Puerto Rican from the South Bronx and has been in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 30 years. After graduating from Yale and receiving her medical education from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she trained in OB-GYN at NYU-Bellevue.
Dr. Martas will be teaching in the spring semester. Are you interested in women’s health? Come learn more about the course topic and her work in Willimantic and beyond. Dr. Martas will address health care issues and disparities experienced by women in the Latine and Afro American communities. Women in these communities experience less access to health care and a higher burden of diseases when compared to those of the white community.
LLAS 3998/WGSS 3998/AFRA 3898, spring course meets from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Wednesdays and has no prerequisites.
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Oct
23
Rainbow Center Art Gala 6:00pm
Rainbow Center Art Gala
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Student Union
Please join the Rainbow Center for our annual Art Gala! Each year, the Rainbow Center allows patrons to showcase their art in all forms at this event! Join us for a night of fun, festivity, and fine arts! There will be light refreshments.
UConn Today
Statements
October 2024 Heritage Celebrations
To the UConn Community: The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community during the month of October: Heritage Month Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month: (September 15 – October 15): Hispanic Heritage […]
[Read More]September 2024 Heritage Celebrations
To the UConn Community: The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office would like to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community during the month of September: Heritage Month Celebrations: National Recovery Month: September is National Recovery Month, a time set aside to assist the road to recovery for […]
[Read More]Reaffirming UConn’s Commitment to DEI: Important Updates
Dear UConn Community, As we begin this new academic year, we are excited to welcome both new and returning Huskies to our campuses. Our unified goal is for every student, faculty, and staff member to feel a sense of belonging and to continue to build a community of care that reflects UConn Nation. With this […]
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