September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic and Latina/o/x Heritage Month in the United States! ODI, PRLACC, El Instituto, and the Hartford Campus invite you to join us in celebrating Hispanic and Latina/o/x history, culture, and heritage through the following events: Celebrating Hispanic/Latino/a/x Heritage Month: “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. Thursday, September 15, 12:00 […]
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Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard-of-Hearing Education & Research (10/21)
The ASL Studies Program, the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, and the Department of Linguistics invite you to “Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard-of-Hearing Education and Research at UConn.” This event will feature keynote speakers Dr. Carrie Lou Bloom, co-director of the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes and Dr. Joseph Hill of Rochester Institute of […]
Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation
UConn Hartford, UConn School of Law, and UConn School of Social Work invite you to a Hispanic and Latino/a/x Heritage Month event at the Hartford Public Library. Enjoy networking, live music, light refreshments, and hearing from our featured speaker! This year’s featured speaker is Jacquelyn Santiago, Chief Executive Officer of COMPASS Youth Collaborative and City of […]
Book Chat, Evelyn M. Simien, “Historic Firsts in US Elections
The Department of Political Science, along with Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics invite you to PoliSci Book Chat with Evelyn M. Simien about her book Historic Firsts in US Elections: Trailblazing Candidates in Gubernatorial, Congressional, and Mayoral Campaigns. This book examines barrier-breaking figures across various types of elective offices and constituent groups. The moment in which […]
Tools for TAs in Supporting Neurodiverse Students
How Teaching Assistants support and empower neurodiverse students in STEM and beyond This workshop will build awareness of the unique strengths and challenges of neurodiverse students. This workshop will primarily focus on neurodiversity in STEM; however, TAs from any field are welcome. Topics of discussion will include: neurodiversity basics, language and terminology, accessibility, and inclusive […]
UConn4A Mentorship Program: Interviewing 101 Workshop (6/14)
UConn Asian American Alumni Association (UConn4A) Mentorship Program Presents: Interviewing 101 Workshop Come and sharpen your interviewing skills in this interactive workshop! You’ll have the opportunity to learn from our speakers, mock interviews with experienced professionals, and be able to answer any question with confidence! **This event is open to all UConn undergraduate students and […]
Student Parent Support Symposium 2022 (May 18-19)
The Women’s Center and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion are excited to promote the 2022 Virtual National Student Parent Support Symposium! This nationally-acclaimed symposium put on by The Ohio State University brings together students, community and higher education professionals to discuss best practices, policies, research, program models, and community collaboration when supporting post-secondary parenting […]
Latin Cabaret: Celebrating PRLACC’s 50th Anniversary (June 11)
The Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) and Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts invite you to “Latin Cabaret: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of PRLACC!” Break out your dancing shoes and join us for a special evening of live music and dance in honor of the 50th anniversary of UConn’s Puerto Rican/Latin American […]
New Approaches to Gender and the Holocaust (6/15, 6/22, 6/29)
The UConn Center for Judaic Studies invites you to a three-session mini course, “Circumcision and Survival: New Approaches to Gender and the Holocaust” put on by Mittelman Visiting Research Scholar, Professor Jay Geller (Vanderbilt University). The Holocaust scholar and UConn Professor Emerita of Sociology Nechama Tec wrote in her 2003 Resilience and Courage “the lives […]
UConn Asian American Alumni Association APA Heritage Month Event
The UConn Asian American Alumni Association (UConn4A) invites you to our Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month Celebration! **This event is open to UConn Alumni, UConn current students, and UConn faculty! ** We are excited to be welcoming Priya Deonarine from Brown Girl Magazine and Khamla Vorasane from Bou Nam Bakery as our keynote speakers […]