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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 Vice President, 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 by 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)

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UConn Today

Statements

December 2025 Heritage Celebrations

December 1, 2025

To the UConn Community: The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights 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 December: Cultural and Federal Holidays: World AIDS Day (December 1): Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global […]

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November 2025 Heritage Celebrations

November 3, 2025

To the UConn Community: The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights 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 November: Heritage Month Celebrations: Native and Indigenous Heritage Month: November is Native American Heritage month (also known as “National American Indian Heritage […]

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October 2025 Heritage Celebrations

October 2, 2025

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 October: Heritage Month Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15): Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the many diverse cultures and […]

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Religious Holidays:

• Advent (November 30–December 24): A Christian season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and Christ’s second coming, observed in varying lengths by Western and Eastern churches.

• Feast of Saint Francis Xavier (December 3): A Roman Catholic feast honoring St. Francis Xavier’s missionary work and lifelong commitment to service.

• Saint Nicholas Day (December 6): A Christian celebration of St. Nicholas’ generosity, often marked by giving small surprise gifts, traditionally placed in shoes.

• Bodhi Day (December 8): A Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment through reflection, study, chanting, and spiritual practice.

• Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8): A Catholic feast celebrating Mary’s conception free from original sin by divine grace.

• Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12): A religious festival honoring the Virgin Mary’s 1531 appearance in Mexico and her special care for the poor and marginalized.

• Chanukah / Hanukkah (December 14–22): An eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights” celebrating the rededication of the Temple and the miracle of oil lasting eight days, observed with menorah lighting, food, games, and gifts.

• Las Posadas (December 16–24): A nine-night Catholic tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging through processions, gatherings, and festive community celebrations.

• Yule (December 21–January 1): A pagan and Wiccan solstice celebration symbolizing renewal and the return of light, often centered on burning a Yule log.

• Christmas (December 25): A Christian and widely observed secular holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus with worship, gift-giving, and family traditions.

• Saint Stephen’s Day (December 26/27): A Christian feast day honoring the first martyr, recognized as a public holiday in many parts of Europe and the British Commonwealth.

• Kwanzaa (December 26–January 1): A week-long African American cultural festival celebrating family, community, and seven guiding principles through candle-lighting, reflection, and communal gatherings.

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Religious Holidays: • Advent (November 30–December 24): A Christian season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and Christ’s second coming, observed in varying lengths by Western and Eastern churches. • Feast of Saint Francis Xavier (December 3): A Roman Catholic feast honoring St. Francis Xavier’s missionary work and lifelong commitment to service. • Saint Nicholas Day (December 6): A Christian celebration of St. Nicholas’ generosity, often marked by giving small surprise gifts, traditionally placed in shoes. • Bodhi Day (December 8): A Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment through reflection, study, chanting, and spiritual practice. • Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8): A Catholic feast celebrating Mary’s conception free from original sin by divine grace. • Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12): A religious festival honoring the Virgin Mary’s 1531 appearance in Mexico and her special care for the poor and marginalized. • Chanukah / Hanukkah (December 14–22): An eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights” celebrating the rededication of the Temple and the miracle of oil lasting eight days, observed with menorah lighting, food, games, and gifts. • Las Posadas (December 16–24): A nine-night Catholic tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging through processions, gatherings, and festive community celebrations. • Yule (December 21–January 1): A pagan and Wiccan solstice celebration symbolizing renewal and the return of light, often centered on burning a Yule log. • Christmas (December 25): A Christian and widely observed secular holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus with worship, gift-giving, and family traditions. • Saint Stephen’s Day (December 26/27): A Christian feast day honoring the first martyr, recognized as a public holiday in many parts of Europe and the British Commonwealth. • Kwanzaa (December 26–January 1): A week-long African American cultural festival celebrating family, community, and seven guiding principles through candle-lighting, reflection, and communal gatherings.

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The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights would like to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community during the month of December:

• World AIDS Day (December 1): A global day of remembrance and advocacy highlighting the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS and calling for continued leadership, funding, and human-rights-based solutions to end AIDS by 2030.

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3): A United Nations observance promoting disability rights, inclusion, and awareness of both visible and invisible disabilities while encouraging societies to advance equity and accessibility.

• Human Rights Day (December 10): An annual commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reaffirming universal dignity and encouraging education, dialogue, and action on human rights issues worldwide.

• National Homeless Person’s Remembrance Day (December 21): Held on the winter solstice, this day raises awareness of homelessness and housing insecurity and honors those who have died while unhoused.

• Boxing Day (December 26): A post-Christmas tradition, especially in countries with ties to the British Commonwealth, marked by sharing food, gifts, and visits with family, friends, and neighbors.

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The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights would like to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community during the month of December: • World AIDS Day (December 1): A global day of remembrance and advocacy highlighting the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS and calling for continued leadership, funding, and human-rights-based solutions to end AIDS by 2030. • International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3): A United Nations observance promoting disability rights, inclusion, and awareness of both visible and invisible disabilities while encouraging societies to advance equity and accessibility. • Human Rights Day (December 10): An annual commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reaffirming universal dignity and encouraging education, dialogue, and action on human rights issues worldwide. • National Homeless Person’s Remembrance Day (December 21): Held on the winter solstice, this day raises awareness of homelessness and housing insecurity and honors those who have died while unhoused. • Boxing Day (December 26): A post-Christmas tradition, especially in countries with ties to the British Commonwealth, marked by sharing food, gifts, and visits with family, friends, and neighbors.

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