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 and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Frank Tuitt, 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 through 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)
Upcoming Events
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Mar
19
Let’s Talk with Michelle Chen 1:00pm
Let’s Talk with Michelle Chen
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AsACC Conference Room
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Mar
19
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated (MSU): Sophisticated Signing w/ the Zetas 5:00pm
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated (MSU): Sophisticated Signing w/ the Zetas
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
The head of the ASL department will be coming in and teaching basic ASL signs
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Mar
19
Central American Student Association (CASA) General Body Meeting 7:00pm
Central American Student Association (CASA) General Body Meeting
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
PRLACC Program Room
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Mar
20
Wellness Hour with Elisa 1:00pm
Wellness Hour with Elisa
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
AsACC Main Room
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UConn Today
Statements
March 2024 Heritage Celebrations
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 March: Heritage Month Celebrations: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: The United States has observed Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month every March since 1987. Led […]
[Read More]ODI’s MLK 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 […]
[Read More]January 2024 Heritage Celebrations
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 […]
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