Members of the UConn community at campuses across the state took part in this year’s Metanoia events on the theme of racism. Nov. 8 was designated as a day of reflection, learning, sharing, and transformation focused on confronting racism in the University, the state, and the nation.
Cynthia DeRoma, an adjunct English faculty member, leads a discussion on a recent viral video and issues of diversity in primary education during a UConn Metanoia event titled 'Who Are the Trolls Really Trolling?' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
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Cynthia DeRoma, an adjunct English faculty member, leads a discussion on a recent viral video and issues of diversity in primary education during a UConn Metanoia event titled 'Who Are the Trolls Really Trolling?' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Cynthia DeRoma, an adjunct English faculty member, leads a discussion on a recent viral video and issues of diversity in primary education during a UConn Metanoia event titled 'Who Are the Trolls Really Trolling?' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
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Cynthia DeRoma, an adjunct English faculty member, leads a discussion on a recent viral video and issues of diversity in primary education during a UConn Metanoia event titled 'Who Are the Trolls Really Trolling?' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
John Christensen, assistant professor of communication, center, speaks with Marisa Moseley, foreground, an assistant women's basketball coach, following a Metanoia session on racial stereotypes in television sitcoms at Konover Auditorium. At right is Rory McGloin, assistant professor of communication. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
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John Christensen, assistant professor of communication, center, speaks with Marisa Moseley, foreground, an assistant women's basketball coach, following a Metanoia session on racial stereotypes in television sitcoms at Konover Auditorium. At right is Rory McGloin, assistant professor of communication. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Rory McGloin, assistant professor of communication, speaks during a Metanoia session titled 'Breaking Through the 4th Wall: Examining Racial Stereotypes Through TV Sitcoms.' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
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Rory McGloin, assistant professor of communication, speaks during a Metanoia session titled 'Breaking Through the 4th Wall: Examining Racial Stereotypes Through TV Sitcoms.' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Lauren Graham '18 (CLAS), left, and Zachary Corolla '18 (CLAS) write their ideas on combating racism onto paper leaves at a table hosted by the USG Student Development Committee during a Metanoia event titled 'Leaf A Mark.' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
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Lauren Graham '18 (CLAS), left, and Zachary Corolla '18 (CLAS) write their ideas on combating racism onto paper leaves at a table hosted by the USG Student Development Committee during a Metanoia event titled 'Leaf A Mark.' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Paper leaves with ideas on combating racism at a table along Fairfield Way during a Metanoia event titled 'Leaf A Mark.' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
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Paper leaves with ideas on combating racism at a table along Fairfield Way during a Metanoia event titled 'Leaf A Mark.' (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
A Muslim prayer service at the Hartford Public Library, prior to a panel session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism,' a Metanoia event at UConn Hartford. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
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A Muslim prayer service at the Hartford Public Library, prior to a panel session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism,' a Metanoia event at UConn Hartford. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Freed Shaikh '19 (Pharm), foreground, prays during a prayer service at the Hartford Public Library, prior to a panel session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism,' a UConn Hartford Metanoia event. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
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Freed Shaikh '19 (Pharm), foreground, prays during a prayer service at the Hartford Public Library, prior to a panel session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism,' a UConn Hartford Metanoia event. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, director of UConn Hartford welcomes attendees to a a panel session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism' at the Hartford Public Library. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
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Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, director of UConn Hartford welcomes attendees to a a panel session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism' at the Hartford Public Library. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, director of UConn Hartford, welcomes attendees at a Metanoia session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism' at the Hartford Public Library. At right is Sami Aziz, Muslim Chaplain at Wesleyan University. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
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Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, director of UConn Hartford, welcomes attendees at a Metanoia session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism' at the Hartford Public Library. At right is Sami Aziz, Muslim Chaplain at Wesleyan University. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Students gather at a workshop in the Gentry Building called #NotAll...T-Shirts featuring a skit dramatizing segregation and bias. The session was developed by students in the Neag School of Education. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
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Students gather at a workshop in the Gentry Building called #NotAll...T-Shirts featuring a skit dramatizing segregation and bias. The session was developed by students in the Neag School of Education. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
Students gather at a workshop in the Gentry Building called #NotAll...T-Shirts featuring a skit dramatizing segregation and bias. The session was developed by students in the Neag School of Education. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
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Students gather at a workshop in the Gentry Building called #NotAll...T-Shirts featuring a skit dramatizing segregation and bias. The session was developed by students in the Neag School of Education. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
Students gather at a workshop in the Gentry Building called #NotAll...T-Shirts featuring a skit dramatizing segregation and bias. The session was developed by students in the Neag School of Education. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
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Students gather at a workshop in the Gentry Building called #NotAll...T-Shirts featuring a skit dramatizing segregation and bias. The session was developed by students in the Neag School of Education. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
Kwaku Gyasi, a junior majoring in communications, awaits speaker Shireen Ahmed, an athlete, advocate, and community organizer, at the Asian American Cultural Center. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
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Kwaku Gyasi, a junior majoring in communications, awaits speaker Shireen Ahmed, an athlete, advocate, and community organizer, at the Asian American Cultural Center. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
Madiah Shafqat '17 (CLAS), creator of the Together Project, awaits speaker Shireen Ahmed, an athlete, advocate, and community organizer, at the Asian American Cultural Center. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
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Madiah Shafqat '17 (CLAS), creator of the Together Project, awaits speaker Shireen Ahmed, an athlete, advocate, and community organizer, at the Asian American Cultural Center. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
Tiffany Hsu, a senior majoring in chemical engineering, awaits speaker Shireen Ahmed, an athlete, advocate, and community organizer, at the Asian American Cultural Center. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
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Tiffany Hsu, a senior majoring in chemical engineering, awaits speaker Shireen Ahmed, an athlete, advocate, and community organizer, at the Asian American Cultural Center. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)
