- African American Cultural Center Senior Banquet 2022
- Dr. Laurencin meeting with Black Graduate Students and Fellows at UConn Health
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 and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Frank Tuitt, 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 Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc, and Lenape 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: Mohegan (Mo-he-gan); Mashantucket Pequot (Mash-un-tuck-it Pea-kwaht); Eastern Pequot (Pea-kwaht); Schaghticoke (ska-teh-COKE); Golden Hill Paugussett (paw-GUS-it); Nipmuc (Nip-muck); Lenape (Leh-NAH-pay)
Upcoming Events
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Mar
23
UConn Reads At The AACC: "Light From Uncommon Stars"5:00pm
UConn Reads At The AACC: "Light From Uncommon Stars"
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Storrs Campus African American Cultural Center [SU Room 408]
UConn Reads at the AACC invites all members of the UConn community (students, staff members, faculty members, alumni, friends) to join in an engaging discussion about a book that has been selected to spark critical debates. The discussion is led by Professor Briona Jones on Thursday, March 23, at 5pm in the AACC's Community Room. The book selected for this year’s program is “Light from Uncommon Stars," by Ryka Aoki.Contact Information: 8609133326
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Mar
23
"Career Climbing: Journey to Becoming Pharmacy Leaders"6:00pm
"Career Climbing: Journey to Becoming Pharmacy Leaders"
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Other, Other Virtual (via WebEx)
Please join us for the fourth installment of the Students of Color Mentorship Program Professional Development Lecture Series! This series features various health care professionals sharing their career journey and practical tips to have a successful and meaningful career.
“Career Climbing: Journey to Becoming Pharmacy Leaders”
Gina Stenhouse, PharmD (Class of 2012)
Pain Management Opioid Safety & Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMOP) Coordinator
VA Boston
Thursday, March 23rd at 6pm (virtual)
Complete the form to register: https://forms.gle/hUXJDWpeuqR7wiz4A
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Gina Stenhouse is a Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMOP) Coordinator at the VA Boston. She graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in 2012. As a student she was involved in SNPhA, LKS, the Diversity Committee, and Phi Lambda Sigma. Dr Stenhouse completed her first-year residency at VA Boston (2012-2013) and second year psychiatric pharmacy residency at VA San Diego (2013-2014). Following residency, she split her time between chronic pain management and inpatient medicine at VA San Diego. She later became board certified in psychiatric pharmacy. Life brought her back to the East Coast in 2016 and since returning she has worked at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). In 2017, she created the pharmacotherapy chronic pain management service for primary care. She was also involved in organization wide, multidisciplinary pain committees and oversaw CHA's progress with meeting the new and revised 2018 Joint Commission Standards for Pain Management. In 2019, she assisted with the development of the psychiatric pharmacy service.
Dr. Stenhouse is a Dominican American, grew up in Rhode Island, and enjoys pharmacy because it has afforded her the opportunity to work with and provide healthcare services to the underrepresented Latin community. Her passions are helping the underserved, deprescribing, and being able to improve patients’ quality of life and function with the safest, most effective regimen possible.
This event is sponsored by the School of Pharmacy Students of Color Mentorship ProgramContact Information: chinenye.anyanwu@uconn.edu
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Mar
23
Martha Graham Dance Company7:30pm
Martha Graham Dance Company
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Martha Graham Dance Company
Thu, Mar 23, 7:30 pm
Co-Sponsored by the UConn Women's Center
The most celebrated modern dance company in America returns to the Jorgensen stage. A world leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926, today the Martha Graham Dance Company is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists. With programs that offer a rich thematic narrative, the Company creates new platforms for contemporary dance and multiple points of access for audiences. During its 90-year history, the Company has received acclaim from audiences and critics in more than 50 countries.Contact Information: jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu
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Mar
24
Rainbow Center - Gender-Affirming Closet12:00pm
Rainbow Center - Gender-Affirming Closet
Friday, March 24th, 2023
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Storrs Campus Rainbow Center 403
Come visit the Rainbow Center's Gender-Affirming Closet for free gently-used/new gender-affirming clothing and binders!Contact Information: rainbowcenter@uconn.edu
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UConn Today
Statements
President’s Statement on Turkey and Syria
To the UConn Community: Over the past week, we have all seen with great concern and sorrow the devastating impact of the Feb. 6 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and on behalf of the UConn community, we would like to express our sympathy for those affected by this major natural disaster. The University of Connecticut […]
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The Office for Diversity and Inclusion would like to express our concern and support for the people of Turkey and Syria who are experiencing the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. We stand in solidarity with members of the UConn community and their families who have been adversely impacted by this recent tragedy. Please know that […]
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