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Happy Holidays from Hartford.

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Food insecurity is real for college students. UConn Students -- Please complete our survey so we can help better support you! We know your unique voice can help us to make changes that will support you and your fellow Huskies’ success at UConn and beyond.

In appreciation, everyone who fills this out will be entered into a lottery and 5 lucky people will win a $100 Amazon gift card for completing this short 10-12 minute survey.

Click here to take the survey: s.uconn.edu/foodsecuritysurvey

A Toolkit for Food Banks

Rudd Center's Schwartz Helps Develop Toolkit For Food Banks - UConn Today The director of UConn's Rudd Center has helped developed a nutrition toolkit for food banks and pantries.

UConn’s Gun Violence Prevention – Research Interest Group (GVP-RIG) is excited to host “Gun Laws in America: What Works and What’s Possible.” This virtual panel will be held on Thursday, April 1st from 1-2pm with a virtual reception to follow.

The panel discussion will explore the interplay between national, state, and local gun laws, discuss which types of laws have a causal effect on gun violence, and the extent to which laws can promote successful interventions in our communities. Following panelists’ remarks, a variety of constituents will pose questions to the panelists. Panelists include US Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT), US Senator Chris Murphy (CT), Dr. Cassandra Crifasi (Deputy Director of the Center for Gun Policy and Research), and Ms. Jacquelyn Santiago (Chief Executive Officer at COMPASS Youth Collaborative, Inc.). Additional participants include Connecticut State Representative Jillian Gilchrest, Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser (UConn School of Social Work), Kiel Brennan-Marquez (UConn School of Law), and other members of the UConn Community. Mr. Alan Bennet, an Alum of UConn (Political Science) and Director of The UConn Foundation, will moderate the event. UConn President Thomas Katsouleas will open the event, and UConn Provost Carl Lejuez will offer closing remarks.

A virtual reception sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network will follow.

More information and the RSVP may be found at https://chip.uconn.edu/inchip-gvp-rig-event-gun-laws-in-america-what-works-and-whats-possible-4-1-21/

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

Help support causes during our 36-hour giving initiative -- Food insecurity on Regional Campus and UConn Hartford Director’s Fund.

Hartford Director's Fund --
https://givingday.uconn.edu/o/university-of-connecticut-32/i/uconn-gives/s/uconn-hartford-directors-fund-droirxbrf

Food Insecurity on Regional Campuses --
https://givingday.uconn.edu/o/university-of-connecticut-32/i/uconn-gives/s/food-insecurity-on-regional-campuses-doudohdqigDirector

The cicadas may be coming....
https://today.uconn.edu/2021/03/billions-of-cicadas-may-be-coming-soon-to-trees-near-you/?utm_source=faculty-staff-daily-digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily

Billions of Cicadas May Be Coming Soon to Trees Near You - UConn Today Sometime in April or May, one of the largest broods of cicadas will emerge from underground in a dozen states in the eastern U.S.

Our facilities staff are true community liaisons. Not only do they ensure that our restored campus that was once the Hartford Times is maintained and preserved for cohorts of students to come, they also work with local businesses and institutions to make sure our campus grounds are accessible for all. From left to right are Dale, Michael, and Mark. They love having the campus in Hartford and shared with us the many wonderful memories each have experienced growing up in and around the Hartford area and while working here.
They do miss the crowds of curious students and the conversations they'd have with them. Needless to say, we miss them, too, and we cannot wait to return to the glory that is our beautiful campus that you all have kept in the best of condition.

You belong here at UConn Hartford because your goals make us stronger.
Your dreams are our biggest investment, when you do well Hartford does well.
Education is more than advancement, it is also finding your voice and exceeding your borders.

This panel of legal experts, policy advocates, practitioners and scholars will discuss the history, current status, impact, and future prospects of affirmative action policy in higher education admissions, including current challenges, and explore potential alternatives.

Registration
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m52df3bb6cc1eb6889094b391039517c9

Do you have a piece of advice for the students, staff, and faculty you work with? "Did you try restarting your computer? It is surprising how well it works," says Josh Forest, Director of Hartford Information Technology Services. Good jokes aside, Josh and his IT team are our emergency response system to all things computers and digital connection.

What is your favorite part of the job? "Everything is changing so rapidly and there is so much to learn and we get to learn it on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis."

And how has the pandemic affected his role? "We had trouble getting people to buy into the Webex tool, but now most have mastered it and have a new tool in their tool box."

What Josh misses most about the job is grabbing a coffee from a local shop and taking a walk through Bushnell Park or over to the riverfront. Most importantly, Josh's wife, whom he says is his role model, and who also is a nurse, gave birth to their daughter over the course of the pandemic. Josh, congrats to you and your growing family, and we thank you for responding to our tech needs at the speed of, like, really great internet.

Thank you Hartford students for keeping the . We know that it’s been a tough year and we appreciate your help keeping our campus and community safe. We are here for you!

"I'm most proud of our workers," said Bill Pecor, Manager of Facilities Operations and Building Services. "Everyone pulled together. Everyone's done a superb job. We are here to promote safety to our students and staff and we go above and beyond as much as possible. Our workers are the backbone to this COVID response."

Bill, whose job and passion are to make our campus not only safe, but beautiful as well, is proud of his team and their response to the health pandemic of our time. Having spent so many years managing the building operations of the UConn campus in West Hartford, Bill is proud to be in Hartford and embraces the advantages of being there. "Being in Hartford has increased our community services and connections. Our facilities team plays an important part in executing campus events," said Bill.

Dear Bill, thank you for aligning your team with our campus values and supporting our engagement activities while maintaining our campus grounds in pristine shape. We know you love to travel but cannot during this long moment, so we hope your sweet pets and love for hiking and Oculus Quest virtual reality are keeping your spirits high.

Thursday Staff Spotlight --"Students make connections with the people here, and not with the center. It's our student coaches, interns, and mentors who keep these students coming back," says Ada Rivera, Assistant Director of Academic Support, Hartford Academic Achievement Center (AAC). The mission of the AAC is to help students achieve the grades they want! At the AAC, we are socially distant, but we want our students to know that they do not need to be isolated or tackle the semester on their own." In spite of the conditions, what has deeply moved Ada has been the resiliency of students. "Sometimes, as instructors, we forget what it's like to be a student and how challenging it is to learn in a completely different learning mode. Having one of my students earn a 3.5 GPA and get accepted into law school during a pandemic is a major accomplishment for that student and a reflection of our work here in the AAC."

And when Ada isn't saving the world, she is enjoying aromatherapy, reading, solving crossword puzzles, and snuggling up to the Hallmark Channel.

Thank you Ada for your dedication to our students!

We are excited to co-sponsor this event with the Charter Oak Cultural Center.

Charter Oak Cultural Center and SageSeeker Productions present
RAISE THE VIBRATION: HARTFORD - A V-Day 2021 Event
Curated & Directed by Jasmin Agosto
Tuesday, February 23 at 7pm EST

A virtual showcase of Hartford stories of gender violence and resilience told through ritual, storytelling, poetry, music and choreography, centering Black, Latinx, q***r and intergenerational artists.

Featuring original collaborations by
>>> Regina Dyton + Chantal Edwards
>>> Keila Myles + Jewels
>>> Karleigh Webb + Jasmine Mcpherson
>>> Zulynette + Alex Murillo
>>> Dee Davis + Savana Jones
>>> Kai + Maombi Jolie

Tickets are free with donations gratefully accepted to benefit Interval House, My Sisters' Place and CT TransAdvocacy Coalition.

To register, click here: https://bit.ly/3dq6UvX

Sponsored by:
UConn Hartford
UConn Women's Center
UConn Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program
Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Center at UConn Stamford
An Anonymous Donor at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

To register: charteroakcenter.org/ev

Do you know which film won Best Picture at the 1991 Oscars? Or who won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948? Don't ask Google or Alexa, ask Steve Pasternack, our HTB security guard.

Steve, who is a keen storyteller and cinephile, may be the only face everyone sees on a daily basis when they walk into campus. When asked what he likes most about UConn Hartford, he couldn't pick just one thing. "I like the building. I enjoy the staff, and most of all, I love the diversity of our students. I'm impressed by their honesty." Steve is a fascinating individual and storyteller with a tenacious memory. When enrolled at the Yale Graduate School, where he studied theater, he aspired to be a stage director. He was a recipient of the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, which earned him the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center, which he did. When we asked what it's like being on campus during the pandemic, he answers, "It's like Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks' painting." Look it up, you'll understand.

Steve, thank you for your support and your stories.

Thursday Staff Spotlight --"Disability is another form of diversity," says Katie Halbruner, Regional Campus Coordinator, Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD). Katie oversees about 300 students across the Hartford and Avery Point campuses, including graduate students, helping them to identify their disability or condition in order to optimize their access to resources. "We typically assume students will need extra time for test-taking, but this semester we've worked more on course modifications, especially with asynchronous classes. Creating the environment to be successful at home is difficult. I'm also connecting with students more frequently. Sometimes I meet students whose accommodations don't make too much of an impact, but through connecting with me, I'm able to connect them with other resources." That is how access is made and thank you, Katie, for being a gateway, connecting our students to the most critical resources we could offer them. Katie and her partner welcomed a baby girl into their family last April.

Thursday Staff Spotlight ---We have never been more keen to the importance of our essential staff, from the custodial staff who keep our spaces clean and sanitized, to the IT staff who have assuaged our fears about navigating the digital world - from home - to the student support services staff who work tirelessly to keep our students on the path to success.
Pictured are, from left to right - Jan, Victoria, Luz, Yessika, Patricia, Maria, and Ciro - who made sure our campus was ready for all those who would enter it. We would like to also thank the team members not pictured above - Hector, Keyanna, and Richard - who were on a much needed vacation. The work our custodial staff performs to ensure safety and peace of mind for our learning community has been taken for granted, but the unprecedented times have illuminated their importance to our success. Thank you, team, for the daily embraces in too many languages to list and for keeping our campus safe!

Feeling stressed for tomorrow night??
We are hosting a virtual Election Night Group Support for students concerned about the effects of the election.

Stop by anytime between 7-10pm on election night.
Register here: studenthealth.uconn.edu/election-support

UConn is now partnering with Thriving Campus, and online database and referral platform for mental health providers.

UConn students can search for providers in their area based on their mental health and insurance needs.

Fina a local therapist at uconn.thrivingcampus.com

Congratulations to UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Caitlin Elsaessar, who received a $250,000 K01 early career grant from the CDC, part of the first federal funding in 24 years to study firearm injury prevention.

UConn Researcher Receives CDC Grant to Develop Social Media-Based Intervention to Prevent Gun Injury - UConn Today UConn's Caitlin Elsaesser has received a $250,000 award from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to research how social media contributes to youth firearm violence.

A beautiful fall day in Hartford!

Last week UConn Hartford hosted a visit from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus response coordinator for the White House, during her visit to Connecticut.

White House's Dr. Deborah Birx Praises Efforts of UConn - UConn Today Dr. Deborah Birx paid a visit to UConn Hartford recently, praising the University's efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19.

UConn Hartford and the School of Social Work added to the chain and helped break the Guinness World Record for longest linked carabiner chain with 13,800 carabiners this past Saturday!

The Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is here for you!
Open for telehealth appointments 9-4 M-F
Speak to a licensed mental health clinician - Confidential and Free of Charge
Email [email protected] for an appointment

UConn Hartford is teaming up with the School of Social Work to support and mental health awareness.

Linking Together for Mental Health Awareness - UConn Today On Saturday, October 10 — World Mental Health Day — a team from UConn Hartford including the School of Social Work will participate in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and su***de prevention. The Linked 4 Life event, sponsored by t...

UConn Hartford is teaming up with Bear's Smokehouse BBQ and The Jordan Porco Foundation to raise mental health awareness and the movement! Take the pledge and make a donation!

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The Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is here for you!
Open for telehealth appointments 9-4 M-F
Speak to a licensed clinician - Confidential and Free of Charge
Email [email protected] for an appointment

Please consider sharing this project - from the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute!

https://asianamerican.uconn.edu/illustrated-profiles/

Illuminating Resilience
The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute is proud to launch an arts initiative to respond to the challenges and concerns faced by all of our college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. While our students have bravely answered the call to stay at home to prevent the spread of the disease, they are confronted with incredible challenges as they and their families are put under strain. This project combines personal updates written by students with artists who identify with the stories to acknowledge, share, and reflect upon the experiences. We know our students are strong and resilient, but recognizing their feelings of regret, failure, vulnerability, shame, anxiety, and loneliness is necessary to adapt and thrive in these new conditions. Art is a gateway to recovery because it shows students that their experiences are worthy of being represented.

I couldn't have launched this project without the help of Na-Rae Kim and Courtney Sak, thank you!

Artists Simi Kang, Dinh Tran Designs, Quyen Truong, and Szu-Chieh Yun did the art for these first four.

Also a big shout out to the other folks lifting up the arts and Asian American studies. Mimi Khúc, Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, Kelly Ha, Mike Keo, Cathy Schlund-Vials, Margo Machida, Alexandra Chang, Laura Kina, Ronak K. Kapadia, and so many more.

We welcome contributions from any university student. Please email [email protected] with your university email account to share:
1. your story describing your concerns and challenges
2. your artwork depicting your experience and the accompanying story
3. your talent in illustrating a story

Illuminating Resilience The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute is proud to launch an arts initiative to respond to the challenges and concerns faced by all of our college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. While our students have bravely answered the call to stay at home to prevent t ...

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Illustrated Profiles | Asian and Asian American Studies Institute

Illuminating Resilience The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute is proud to launch an arts initiative to respond to the challenges…

Illuminating Resilience The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute is proud to launch an arts initiative to respond to the challenges and concerns faced by all of our college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. While our students have bravely answered the call to stay at home to prevent t ...

Illustrated Profiles | Asian and Asian American Studies Institute Illuminating Resilience The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute is proud to launch an arts initiative to respond to the challenges and concerns faced by all of our college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. While our students have bravely answered the call to stay at home to prevent t ...

Congratulations UConn Hartford GRADUATES!

Last night we gathered to honor our 2019-2020 student scholarship recipients in a celebration with our generous donors.