The message below was sent by Pamela Schipani, Interim VP for Student Affairs, and Fany Hannon, Interim Dean of Students, to students on all campuses on February 7, 2023
Subject: Huskies, You Matter!
Hello Huskies!
We hope that you are having a good semester so far and that you are settling into a manageable routine. As a reminder, you will be hearing from the two of us; Fany DeJesús Hannon, the Interim Dean of Students, and Pam Schipani, the Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs. We hope to meet many of you this semester as we carry out the responsibilities of our new roles (FYI both of us have been at UConn for many years, so you may recognize our names and faces).
Meet us on Monday, February 20th at the next DOSAG Meeting. For more information, please click here!
February is Black History Month, and UConn has many activities planned in celebration. We hope that you plan to attend some of these events; we know they will be both enjoyable and educational. Check out the Diversity website to learn about events around the university.
We have asked some of our colleagues to contribute to this email by sharing information pertinent to their departments. Below are the highlights they want you to have:
Dean of Students Office
- Dean of Students Office drop-in hours are held Monday-Friday from 1pm-3pm in room 203 in Wilbur Cross. Students needing support can meet with an Assistant Dean during drop-ins, no appointment needed. Students must be checked in by 3pm to be seen that day.
- Students who are struggling with food insecurity should check out the resources on the Dean of Students Office website. Anyone who needs additional support should meet with an Assistant Dean of Students either through an appointment or during drop-ins.
Student Health and Wellness (SHaW)
- Live in the NEW Residential Wellness Community! If you will be a sophomore in fall 2023 and are planning to live on the Storrs campus – click here for more information and to express your interest to live in the new Wellness Community located on West Campus in Shakespeare/Troy. You must submit your interest by February 10th. Please note that you will also need to apply for housing through MyHousing in addition to expressing your interest.
- The UConn Recovery Community (URC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in February. The URC provides recovery support services to students in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and/or other mental and behavioral health disorders. Visit the UConn Recovery Community webpage for programs, events and more information for students in or seeking recovery and for those who want to support them. Some of the programs and services are offered to UConn students from all five campuses.
- Earn your Innovate Wellness Design Thinking Workshop Certificate and Badge with SHaW's Innovate Wellness team! UConn Storrs students will work with professionals through hands-on learning to gain new skills and bolster their resumes while gaining the foundational tools and experience in design thinking fundamentals. Click here for more information.
Off Campus and Commuter Student Services
- Thinking about living off campus? Check out these events to learn more. Q&A Sessions with OCCSS staff, all meetings will be in SU room 303:
- February 15, 2023, from noon -1pm
- March 22, 2023, from noon-1pm
- April 12, 2023, from 4pm-5pm
- Off campus Housing Fair, March 1, 2023, from 10am-2pm in the Student Union Ballroom.
Student Activities
Again, this spring, Student Activities is running a joint election across all campuses for grads and undergrads. We have quite a few positions open, including the Undergraduate Student Trustee, the Foundation Board Student Director, and Student Government elections on each respective campus. In the vote, there will likely also be a few student fee referenda and constitution votes. But before we can have a successful election, we need candidates!
These positions are the pinnacle of student leadership and advocacy on campus, and they can have a direct impact on the experience of all UConn students. Find more information for all campuses at:
https://vote.uconn.edu/jointelections-run-for-office/
Storrs Activities:
February 7 - Self Care Grab and Go (SU 104 at 11:00 am)
February 9 - Paul Pierce and Brian Scalabrine (Jorgensen at 7:00 pm)
February 10 – One ton Sundae (SU Terrace at 11:30 am)
February 10 – Chris Redd Show (Jorgensen at 8:00 pm)
February 10 – Cupid Shuffle Semi-Formal (SU 8pm – 11pm)
February 11 – Ski Trip (Wachusett at 1:45pm)
February 11 – Nostalgia Night (SU 8pm – 11pm)
February 12 – Valentine’s Event (SU Lobby and 104 at 12:00 pm)
Hartford Activities:
February 9 – Husky to Hire: The Resume (2:00 pm)
Avery Point Activities:
February 8 – Wellness Wednesday: Rock Yer Block (2:00 pm)
Waterbury Activities:
February 7 – Akrobatik Performance (12:00 pm)
Stamford Activities:
February 7 – Ski/Snowboard Trip – All Day
REMINDERS:
Inform: Have you ever wondered where to go to file a report with the University? No need to search far, just go to: https://inform.uconn.edu/ This site is your one stop for all University reporting.
Financial Aid: File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or Institutional Aid Application (IAA) for undocumented students, beginning October 1st. Meet UConn’s on-time deadline of February 15, 2023 FAFSA Federal School Code (all campuses): 001417 For more information, visit https://financialaid.uconn.edu/continuing-huskies/
We hope you are staying safe and healthy and that you are practicing self-care. Remember that there are resources available if you need support. Check out this page for a listing of many campus resources: https://studentaffairs.uconn.edu/helpful-resources/
Pam and Fany
Pamela D. Schipani, Ed.D. Fany DeJesús Hannon, Ed.D.
Interim Assistant VP for Student Affairs Interim Dean of Students
For more information, contact: Janice Canniff at janice.canniff@uconn.edu