To the UConn Community: The Office for Diversity and Inclusion 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 January: Federal and Cultural Holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1): This day for celebrating new beginnings was first marked as a federal holiday […]
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The Power of Restorative Justice with Dr. Fania E. Davis
ODI’s Martin Luther King Day 2024 Message
To the UConn Community: Today, we here at UConn observe Martin Luther King. Jr Day, a day set aside for commemorating and reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year, in particular, the Office for Diversity and Inclusion has been reflecting upon the meaning of thriving together in challenging times, and in […]
2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Events
JAN 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged […]
2023 Martin Luther King Day Statement
The University of Connecticut will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16. Observing this holiday provides an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s life and legacy, as well as on the importance of standing up for racial, social, and economic justice for all. From Dr. King, we learned that we can only […]
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 […]