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)

UConn Today

Statements

June 2026 Heritage Celebrations

June 2, 2026

To the UConn Community: The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) 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 June: Heritage Month Celebrations: Family Reunification Month: This month is dedicated to celebrating the power of family reunification for children in […]

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May 2026 Heritage Celebrations

May 4, 2026

To the UConn Community: The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) 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 May: Heritage Month Celebrations: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander […]

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April 2026 Heritage Celebrations

April 3, 2026

To the UConn Community: The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) 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 April: Heritage Month Celebrations: Arab American Heritage Month: Every April, cultural institutions, schools, legislatures, and organizations […]

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Cultural and Federal Holidays:

• Flag Day (June 14): Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American Flag in June of 1777 and coincides with the birthdate of the American military in 1775.

• Father’s Day (June 15): In the United States, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

• Juneteenth (June 19): Juneteenth, also known as America’s Second Independence Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

• World Refugee Day (June 20): World Refugee Day honors the strength and courage of refugees. It encourages public awareness and support for people forced to flee their homelands because of war, terror, natural disaster, or other crises.

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Cultural and Federal Holidays: • Flag Day (June 14): Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American Flag in June of 1777 and coincides with the birthdate of the American military in 1775. • Father’s Day (June 15): In the United States, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. • Juneteenth (June 19): Juneteenth, also known as America’s Second Independence Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. • World Refugee Day (June 20): World Refugee Day honors the strength and courage of refugees. It encourages public awareness and support for people forced to flee their homelands because of war, terror, natural disaster, or other crises.

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Awareness Month Celebration:

• National Men’s Health Month: National Men’s Health Month was first established in 1994 to educate boys, men, and families about the importance of physical, mental, and social health. National Men’s Health Week (June 14-21, 2026) further highlights these efforts by encouraging healthier lifestyle choices and preventive healthcare practices that support the early detection and treatment of conditions like cancer, heart disease, and depression.

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Awareness Month Celebration: • National Men’s Health Month: National Men’s Health Month was first established in 1994 to educate boys, men, and families about the importance of physical, mental, and social health. National Men’s Health Week (June 14-21, 2026) further highlights these efforts by encouraging healthier lifestyle choices and preventive healthcare practices that support the early detection and treatment of conditions like cancer, heart disease, and depression.

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