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Catherine Havens ’74 MSW, ’84 JD, center with back to camera, leads a roundtable discussion on current issues in social work with alumni from the School of Social Work. Clockwise from left, Carlos Rivera ’94 MSW, Patricia Wilcox ’78 MSW, Joseph Bisson ’93 MSW, Heidi McIntosh ’92 (SFS), ’98 MSW, and Robin McHaelen, ’94 MSW.

Challenges in Social Work Today

A panel of alumni from the School of Social Work discusses current issues and challenges in the field of social work.

Yi Li, professor of plant science and landscape architecture with a burning bush plant at his lab, on August 9, 2011.

UConn Scientist Develops Sterile Variety of Invasive Plant

This breakthrough could help restore the popular shrub 'burning bush' to commercial prominence.

Marge Bruchac's work takes her from her Native American background into the anthropological study of this heritage.

The Impact of Anthropology on Native American Culture

A UConn anthropologist is studying how museum collecting has harmed indigenous people.

Good Day Sunshine

The Branford House on the Avery Point Campus is a favorite place to gather for special occasions. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

Dr. Bruce Gould talks to a patient during a free Care Clinic in Hartford. (Michael Fiedler for UConn Health Center)

A Commitment to Community Service

As a public institution, the Health Center has always taken seriously its role in serving the people of Connecticut.

From left: Mallory Walsh ’14 (CLAS) and Victoria South ’14 (BUS), members of the Student Philanthropy Committee, on Tuition Runs Out Day, held on March 23.

Student Committee Encourages Others to Give Back

The Student Philanthropy Committee aims to build awareness of the importance of giving.

Where the Buoys Are

Buoys at the Avery Point Campus are high and dry in the summer sun. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

Supporting Civility

A couple of weeks ago, President Herbst announced the publication of a revised code of conduct for the university, calling our attention to newly adopted civility standards. Under the civility heading, the code states that “all members of the University community have a responsibility to treat each other with consideration and respect.” More significant from […]

Child sleeping

Back to Bed

Health Center doctors can help you pinpoint the cause of sleep disorders in children and teens.

Why Sidebar?

People often ask me why I traded the contemplative professorial life for the administrative chores of a law school dean. Many privileges and responsibilities make institutional leadership rewarding, but none more so than the chance publicly to champion the values of higher education while representing no client other than the truth. I am grateful to […]