Colleen Hajdasz was born and raised in Connecticut.  She graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work.  She then worked as a vocational social worker helping people with disabilities find competitive, gainful employment.  While happily on this path in life, her car broke down.  If you want to know how her […]

Christopher Scott joins the Center for Students with Disabilities as a Disability Service Professional after spending over a decade at Mitchell College in New London, CT working with and designing programs for students with disabilities.  At Mitchell College, Christopher spent three years working in residence life and nine years as the Assistant Director of Thames […]

Please join UConn Recreation as they welcome Daria Till and Brian Beam.  Daria is the new Coordinator of Financial Services and will start on October 2, 2019.  Brian is the new Assistant Program Director of Intramurals and began working on September 27, 2019. Welcome Daria and Brian!

I am pleased to announce that Karen McComb, M.S., has accepted the position of Director of Health Promotion and Community Impact.  Karen will be joining Student Health and Wellness at UConn starting August 30, 2019.  Karen brings over 20 years of experience, with a concentration in progressively responsible roles within student affairs in higher education.  […]

Meet the newest members of the UConn Recreation Team: Beesanne Kurzum, Coordinator for Special Programmatic Initiatives Beesanne attended the State University of New York College at Cortland where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology, as well as her Master’s Degree in Management of Leisure Services. Beesanne is originally from Poughkeepsie, New York. […]

Congratulations to Mark Flynn, who works in the Department of Student Activities.  Mark has been selected to receive an award to be presented at the 2019 Division of Public Safety Promotion and Award Ceremony on Thursday, August 1, 2019. The Division of Public Safety recognizes members of our agency for exceptional performance and going above […]

Congratulations to Jenn Longa, Assistant Dean of Students for Victim Support Services.  Jenn has been selected to receive an award to be presented at the 2019 Division of Public Safety Promotion and Award Ceremony on Thursday, August 1, 2019. The Division of Public Safety recognizes members of our agency for exceptional performance and going above […]

We are pleased to announce that Joseph Briody, Ph.D., has agreed to serve as the Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Student Activities for the Division of Student Affairs.  Joe brings over 24 years of experience in the Department of Student Activities.  He obtained his doctorate in Higher Education, Master of […]

We are pleased to announce that Chetan Joshi, Ph.D., has agreed to serve as the Interim Director of Mental Health for Student Health and Wellness.  Dr. Joshi brings over 15 years of experience in higher education.  He obtained a master’s degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. […]

Please join us at a Farewell Reception for Christine Wilson on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 304B.  Feel free to stop by at any time during this reception.  Speaking Program will be at 3:00 p.m. Christine has been selected to serve as the University of Maine, […]