Month: January 2022

Celebrating Black History Month and Lunar New Year

To the UConn Community: February is a special month for the UConn community, as it provides several opportunities to celebrate the history, legacy, culture, contributions, and successes of the Black and African American and Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities. We invite you to celebrate two cultural heritage events with us: Black History Month: […]

No Papers, No Fear: Educator Accomplice Training

The No Papers, No Fear: Educator Accomplice Training is a two-hour virtual interactive program facilitated by currently and formerly undocumented students that focuses on increasing educators and administrators’ knowledge and skills for supporting undocumented students and families. In partnership with Connecticut Students for a Dream, this professional development opportunity is open to UConn faculty, staff, and graduate students.  […]

Accepting Proposals: UConn Women’s Advance Conference 2022

The UConn Women’s Advance Conference is a professional development opportunity for women staff, faculty and graduate students at all levels of the University that is designed to expand skills, increase knowledge, and enhance networks to promote a more inclusive and supportive working and learning environment. UConn staff, faculty, graduate students and community professionals are invited […]

Real Talk: The Deadliest Disease in America with Crystal Emery

Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6:00 PM via Zoom (Register HERE) The Office for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to announce special speaker Crystal Emery as part of the UConn Foundation and UConn African American Alumni Council’s “Real Talk” mini-series on life-changing topics. Please join us for “Real Talk: The Deadliest Disease in America with Crystal […]

When Trolls Threaten Faculty of Color

Wednesday, January 26th 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm The Office for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to host a panel event, “When Trolls Threaten Faculty of Color: Strategies for Universities to Proactively Protect their Faculty.” The panel will be moderated by UConn Africana Studies and History professor Dr. Melina Pappademos. Mohamad Alkadry – Chair […]

2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation

Thursday, January 20th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and Alumni Relations are happy to announce that the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation will take the TED Talk format. Our speakers represent faculty, staff, students, and alumni from across all UConn locations. Speakers: Michael Bradford – Vice […]

National Day of Racial Healing: Feminista Jones Talk

Racial Healing: The Need for Radical Action in Institutions Tuesday, January 18th  The Office for Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a virtual event in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing: Guest Speaker: Feminista Jones Feminista Jones is a Philadelphia-based feminist writer, public speaker, community activist and social worker. She is an award-winning writer and […]

In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022

The University of Connecticut will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 17. Observing this holiday provides an opportunity for all of us at UConn to reflect on Dr. King’s life and legacy. In particular, we invite you to reflect on the importance of standing up for racial, social, and economic justice […]