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
15
FAMILEE Training 5:00pm
FAMILEE Training
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Student Union
FAMILEE Training
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Oct
16
Law School Fair 12:00pm
Law School Fair
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Student Union
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Oct
16
Out at Lunch Lecture: LGBTQ Representation in Picture Books with Kyle Lukoff 12:30pm
Out at Lunch Lecture: LGBTQ Representation in Picture Books with Kyle Lukoff
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Student Union
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Oct
16
Ballot and Bash 6:00pm
Ballot and Bash
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Student Union
Join us as our alumni take the stage for a debate and town hall on the 2024 Presidential Election!
Guest Speakers: Dr. Sydney Carr-Glenn, Dr. Leann Mclaren and Mr. Mason Holland
Following the debate, there will be a reception with food, music, and more!
This is an Honors event.
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 […]
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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 […]
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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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