The Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) is hosting its 15th annual Identifying the Missing Power of Asian American in Connecticut (IMPAACT) Conference. IMPAACT is a catalyst to empower students in their individual journeys of self-development, identity development, and leadership skills. The conference is an opportunity for student leaders to network with one another at the University […]
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Girls
Native American Cultural Programs are happy to announce that Sarah Deer, Native American lawyer and professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality studies and Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas, will be speaking at UConn as part of Native and Indigenous History Topic: The Beginning and End of Rape: Missing and Murdered Indigenous […]
Gender Affirming Closet Kickoff
The Rainbow Center is thrilled to hold our annual Gender Affirming Closet Kickoff! The Gender Affirming Closet (GAC) was started by Lucas Brunt as an Individual Project in the Spring of 2020. It is now a permanent project taken on by the Rainbow Center to provide gender-affirming clothes and shapewear to those who need it. […]
Red Pedagogy: Native American Social and Political Thought
Native American Cultural Programs is excited to co-sponsor a book talk for Professor Sandy Grande of the UConn American Studies, Philosophy, and Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Programs. Grand will be discussing her book, Red Pedagogy, a ground-breaking exploration of critical education theory that argues that Indigenous People and Indian education have either been ignored […]
Healthcare for Immigrants Student Forum
The Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) is pleased to host a forum to discuss immigrant access to healthcare, as well as gaps in the healthcare system that affect immigrant lives. Date: November 10, 2021 Time: 5:00 PM Format: In Person, PRLACC Program Room, 4th floor of SU building.
Committed: Remembering Native Kinship In and Beyond Institutions
The Native American Cultural Programs are thrilled to host Susan Burch, professor of American Studies at Middlebury College, to discuss her new book about Native Kinship. Topic: Committed: Remembering Native Kinship in and beyond Institutions. Date: November 10, 2021 Time: Informal Conversation from 2:00 – 3:00 PM; Public Talk from4:00 – 5:15 Format: Virtual Thanks […]
Stop Honor Killings
The Women’s Center is pleased to announce a seminar on gender-based violence with Dr. Rezvan Moghaddam, founder of the Iranian organization, “Stop Honor Killings,” along with an exhibition curated by Dr. Moghaddam and the Dodd Center’s Neda Izadi. Topic: Stopping Honor Killings Date: November 9, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Format: Virtual We […]
Black Leadership Town Hall
The African American Cultural Center (AACC) is hosting a Black Leadership Town Hall featuring members of UConn’s Black leadership. Date: November 9, 2021 Time: 6:30 PM Format: In-Person, Student Union Theater Guest speakers include: Eboni Nelson; Dean, UConn Law Dr. Frank Tuitt; UConn VP and Chief Diversity Office Letissa Reid; AVP, Title IX Coordinator, ADA […]
Diwali 2021
The Asian and Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) invite you to come celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Date: November 3, 2021 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Format: In-Person, AsACC main room, SU Building We thank Hindu Student Council for supporting and co-hosting.
Land Back and Land Art: Discussion with Navajo Artists
The Native American Cultural Programs (NACP) welcome Indigenous Artist Shonto Begay as part of UConn’s celebration of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month. Topic: Land Back and Land Art: Discussion with Navajo Artists Date: November 3, 2021 Time: 5:00 PM Format: Virtual We thank Native American and Indigenous Student Association (NAISA), Collaborative Organizing, UConn (UCCO), and Fridays […]