Author Archive: Michael Kirk

• August 23, 2012 The Class of 2016 Breaks Records The class of 2016 arrives on campus filled with academic all stars.
• August 14, 2012 Sierra Club Ranks UConn Among Top 10 ‘Cool Schools’ for Environmental Efforts UConn is ranked 5th nationally, up from 16th in 2011.
• August 8, 2012 Mandatory Water Conservation Lifted, Voluntary Measures Still in Effect Owing to recent rainfall, the University is lifting the Stage II Water Supply Watch issued in mid-July, but expects to remain in a period of water conservation.
• July 17, 2012 University Institutes Mandatory Water Conservation Measures Due to Dry Conditions Voluntary measures remain in effect.
• July 10, 2012 UConn Issues Water Conservation Advisory The University is asking users to take voluntary measures to save water.
• July 3, 2012 Board Votes to Name Buildings After Austin, Rowe The CLAS and CUE buildings will be renamed in honor of two individuals who played pivotal roles in the University’s achievements over the past two decades.
• June 29, 2012 Board Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Budget The budget approved by the Board of Trustees includes funding for the faculty hiring initiative.
• June 6, 2012 UConn Embarking on Major Expansion of Faculty The goal is to hire 500 tenure-track faculty over the next four years.
• May 31, 2012 Information Security Policy Manual Available Online Information technology policies have been updated and are available online.
• May 21, 2012 2,000 UConn Employees Still Not Compliant with HEP Requirements Employees must confirm their health/medical appointment status before May 31 to avoid a $100 increase in their monthly health insurance premiums.
• May 2, 2012 Psychology Atrium to be Named for Charles ‘Skip’ Lowe The Board of Trustees voted to honor Skip Lowe, longtime psychology professor and department head, by giving his name to the atrium of the renovated psychology building.