June 14, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

UConn People – June 15, 2022

If you would like to submit a passing, retirement, notable birthday, achievement or a family event of a UConn employee or retiree for consideration, please email to work@uconn.edu.

Retirement

Monica van Beusekom, director of the Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program and the University Scholars Program, will be retiring from UConn on June 30, after 16 years of leadership in enrichment programs. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of individualized and interdisciplinary studies. In addition to her direct teaching and mentorship of countless students, van Beusekom’s legacy will include substantial improvements to both the individualized major and University Scholar Program.

In Memoriam

Mary Lynn Carsky, 81, of Bloomfield, Conn., a former professor in consumer economics, on June 2.

David Henry, of Mansfield, Conn., a psychologist Student Health and Wellness Service, who retired in 2015, on June 5.

David McChesney, 80, of Storrs, Conn., a business reference librarian at UConn Storrs for 27 years. on June 4.

Beverly Michaud, 85, of Hampton, Conn., a retired administrative assistant, on June 5.