Michael Kirk


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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.

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UITS Seeks Philanthropic Gifts to Fund Technological Innovation, Collaboration

A fund has been established in memory of former telecommunications director Sue Fisher.

Students board a UConn bus. (FJ Gaylor for UConn)

Shuttle Buses Now Equipped with Audio Safety Feature

'Safe Turn Alert' notifies pedestrians and drivers when a bus is turning.

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UConn Creates On-Campus Emergency Contact Database

Employees can access the information using their NET ID.

John. A. Elliott, Dean of the School of Business (Photo courtesy Baruch College)

John A. Elliott Named Dean of UConn’s School of Business

Elliott will join UConn from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.