Michael Kirk


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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.

Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist and co-author of Half the Sky speaks at the first annual UConn Reads Author Event at the Student Union Theater on April 19, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Author Lecture a Highlight of the UConn Reads Program

Nicholas Kristof, author and New York Times columnist, spoke about Half the Sky, which was chosen as the inaugural book for the program.

Brittany DePoy '13 (ENG), left, and Nhat-Tan Duong '13 (ENG) intern for Cigna in the computer lab in room 360 of the ITE Building on April 11, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Cigna and UConn to Expand On-Campus Computer Science Internship Program

The initiative is designed to give students relevant career experience without having to travel off-campus between classes.

Lewis R. Gordon is Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Social Thought. He also is Director of the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies and a Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy at Temple University and President of the Caribbean Philosophical Association.

UConn to Hold Symposium on Diversity April 9

The program will feature a keynote address, followed by a panel discussion on achieving academic excellence through diversity.

Lisa J. Laplante, visiting assistant professor and Richard D. Tulisano Human Rights Fellow (Lanny Nagler for UConnl)

Interim Director of the Dodd Center Appointed

Human rights scholar Lisa Laplante, who is currently a visiting professor at the UConn Law School, will become interim director of the Dodd Center in August.

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Herbst Proposes Administrative Restructuring

The plan would combine three senior positions into one.

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‘Kuali Days’ to Kick-Off Introduction of New Financial Records System at UConn

A series of events beginning April 4 will provide faculty and staff with information about the new financial system, to be launched at UConn in July.