We are pleased to announce that Cynthia Costanzo has agreed to serve as the Interim Director of the Student Union for the Division of Student Affairs. Cyndi has been overseeing UConn Recreation as the Executive Director since 2012. Cynthia earned a Masters of Art in Biophysical Science and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic […]
Month: July 2020
Seeking Student Community Connection Ambassadors
We are in search of a diverse pool of applicants to fill positions as Student Community Connection Ambassadors. Please share with your students. Reporting to the designated staff member, the Student Community Connections Ambassador will support the uKindess initiative with the implementation and operation of a remote chat function. The remote chat will be accessible […]
Monica Rudzik Retirement
I write today to recognize the exceptional leadership of Monica Rudzik, Director of the Student Union, as she prepares to retire from UConn effective August 1, 2020. Monica joined the UConn community in the summer of 2006 as the first director of the newly renovated Student Union. Upon her arrival she shared her vision of […]
Employee Parking Permit Renewal
The parking needs of many employees significantly changed during the past few months and, therefore, the parking permits for Regular Payroll employees WILL NOT be automatically renewed this year! ALL Regular Payroll employees who held UConn active parking permits on June 30 will be required to visit http://employeeparking.uconn.edu/ on or after Monday, July 20, to […]
Parking Deductions: Pre-Tax Parking Plan
As a result of recent changes to federal tax law, effective for the pay period beginning August 14, 2020 (first reflected in paychecks dated September 11, 2020), payroll deductions for University parking permits will be made on a pre-tax basis, in conformity with Section 132(f) of the Internal Revenue Code and the corresponding IRS regulations. […]
8/5 Virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair
SAVE THE DATE! Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services will be hosting a virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair on Wednesday, August 5th from 12 pm-2 pm. Join us to talk with local property managers. Learn more about their properties and any specials they are offering. We hope that you will join us! More information about how to […]
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Required
As part of UConn’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory learning and working environment, all employees who last received UConn’s sexual harassment prevention training prior to October 1, 2018 have been assigned a new Sexual Harassment Prevention Training course. These employees have until September 30, 2020, to complete the training. New employees […]
Race, Voter Suppression and the Myth of Democracy
SAVE THE DATE Race, Voter Suppression and the Myth of Democracy in the U.S. Dr. Carol Anderson Thursday, October 8th | 7:00PM | Livestream Event The University of Connecticut’s Leadership Legacy Experience is pleased to host Dr. Carol Anderson, for a livestream lecture about her research on voter suppression and racial discrimination in the United […]
8/5 Virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair
SAVE THE DATE! Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services will be hosting a virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair on Wednesday, August 5th from 12pm-2pm. Join us to talk with local property managers. Learn more about their properties and any specials they are offering. We hope that you will join us! More information about how to register to […]
AACC Mental Health Mondays
Starting July 13th, we will be sending out “Mental Health Monday” messages with information from the African American graduate student therapists at the UConn Psychological Services Clinic in partnership with the African American Cultural Center. Upcoming topics will include: strategies to help de-stress, mindfulness and meditation, signs of depression and anxiety, preparing for school-related stress, […]