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President Susan Herbst, center, addresses new faculty on Aug. 23. At left is Provost Craig Kennedy. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"NewFac180823b134\"<\/a>
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Na-Ree Kim, center, assistant professor in residence of Asian and Asian-American studies, Rupal Parekh, left, assistant professor of social work,and John Volin, vice provost for academic affairs speak at a reception following new faculty orientation on the patio of the William Benton Museum of Art. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"NewFac180823b042\"<\/a>
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Donh-Hun Lee, center, assistant professor of pathobiology, and Neha Misha, right, visiting assistant professor of pathobiology speak with Provost Craig Kennedy at a reception for new faculty. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"NewFac180823b114\"<\/a>
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John Mastroianni, assistant professor in residence of music, back to camera, speaks with Anne D'Alleva, dean of fine arts, left, Heejoo Kim, assistant professor of digital media and design, Heather Elliott-Famularo, department head of digital media and design, and Sue Hwang, assistant professor of digital media and design. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"NewFac180823b128\"<\/a>
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Shane Murphy, left, assistant professor of finance, left, speaks with Kent Holsinger, vice provost and dean of graduate education, and Presdident Susan Herbst at a reception following new faculty orientation. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"NewFac180823b008\"<\/a>
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Chris Passehl, a new hire in the department of digital media and design, center, speaks with Peter Diplock, left, assistant vice provost for excellence in teaching and learning, and Dylan Audette, assistant professor in residence of molecular and cell biology. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"NewFac180823b033\"<\/a>
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Julie Foh, center, assistant professor of dramatic arts, center, speaks with Provost Craig Kennedy, left, at a reception following new faculty orientation on the patio of the William Benton Museum of Art. (Peter Morenus\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

The new faces on campus this fall aren\u2019t all freshmen: About 80 new faculty members have joined UConn\u2019s ranks, bringing their talents and aspirations to departments across the disciplines and across campuses.<\/p>\n

Scores of those new faculty were welcomed Thursday at an all-day orientation event that featured presentations on university policies, advice on successful instruction techniques, human resources, student engagement, the promotion and tenure review process, and many other topics.<\/p>\n

It also gave them an opportunity to meet others from the University in a social setting, and to have their questions answered on the logistics of transitioning to their new positions.<\/p>\n

The approximately 80 incoming professors are new faces to UConn, filling teaching and research positions at Storrs and the regional campuses, not including others who are joining UConn Health.<\/p>\n

About a dozen other people are also joining the ranks of the regular faculty at Storrs and the regional campuses after having already been affiliated with UConn as instructors or in another capacity.<\/p>\n

Craig H. Kennedy, UConn\u2019s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, welcomed the new faculty at the start of Thursday\u2019s orientation with an overview of the University, and thanked them for choosing UConn.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you encounter our undergraduates here, you\u2019re going to meet bright, motivated people who will blow you away with their abilities and their potential,\u201d he said, adding that the graduate students are equally impressive in their dedication to scholarship and the talent they bring to their post-baccalaureate programs.<\/p>\n

Kennedy, who joined UConn last spring, also said he will be visiting all of the University\u2019s 80-plus academic departments to learn more about their work and goals, and looks forward to seeing the new faculty members at those gatherings and around campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s an old adage that is very true: A great university is based on a great faculty,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat a university gives is the faculty that are its foundation. It\u2019s your ideas, your information, your teaching, your mentorship, your creativity and thought, and your leadership that make a great university what it is,\u201d Kennedy said. \u201cWe are proud to have you as faculty members, and it\u2019s going to be a great year for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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