Michael Kirk


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Detail of a modern faucet head.

UConn Issues Water Conservation Advisory

The University is asking users to take voluntary measures to save water.

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.

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Board Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Budget

The budget approved by the Board of Trustees includes funding for the faculty hiring initiative.

David Grant, right, associate professor of pharmaceutical science, with students, in his lab.

UConn Embarking on Major Expansion of Faculty

The goal is to hire 500 tenure-track faculty over the next four years.

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Information Security Policy Manual Available Online

Information technology policies have been updated and are available online.

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.

Bousfield Psychology Annex - View of Atrium

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.

Lynne Healy, left, professor of social work, and Kent Holsinger, vice provost and dean of the graduate school were both awarded distinguished status by the Board of Trustees on April 25, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Board Names Two Distinguished Faculty Members

Lynne Healy, professor of social work, and Kent Holsinger, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, were both awarded distinguished status by the Board of Trustees on Wednesday.

Brid Grant stands outside the Music Library on April 24, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Names New Dean of School of Fine Arts

Brid Grant comes to the University from the Dublin Institute of Technology's College of Arts and Tourism.

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University to Discontinue Student Fee Charged to Support UConnPIRG

The issue was discussed Wednesday during the Board of Trustees meeting.