This Friday, September 29, 2023, please join us for a thought-provoking morning as your fellow colleagues share their academic insights and research achievements to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Radenka Maric, UConn’s 17th President. This is an opportunity to engage with our academic community, learn about the exciting work taking place within our institution, and draw inspiration from the remarkable contributions of your peers. All faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to attend.
Inspirational Academic Presentations
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Student Union Theatre
- Lewis Gordon, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Global Affairs, Head of the Philosophy Department; “Black Existentialism and Decolonizing Knowledge”
- Richard Wilson, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Law and Anthropology, Gladstein Chair of Human Rights; “The Harm in Hate Speech and What to Do About It”
- Jasna Jankovic, Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering; “What Doesn’t Break You Makes You Stronger – or How Life Shapes You as an Engineer, Researcher and a Leader in Clean Energy Field”
- Sandra Chafouleas, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Ray Neag Professor of School Psychology, Co-Director, UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health; “Simple and Joyful: Keys to Expanding Intergenerational Wellness”
- Yangchao Luo, Associate Professor of Food Science; “The Future of Food System and the Power of Innovation”
- Liisa Kuhn, Professor and Associate Head of Biomedical Engineering; “Addressing Medical Challenges with Biomaterials Innovation”
- Nora Madjar, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Boucher Management & Entrepreneurship Department, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs; “Finding The Spark: How Our Personal Lives Can Unlock Remarkable Creativity”
- The event will also feature a trumpet performance by UConn graduate and undergraduate students (Eric Rizzo, Michael Reed, Caitlyn Corsetti, and Ashton Tyler; directed by Louis Hanzlik and Longino Villarreal); an original poetry reading by Rylee Thomas, Honors English Undergraduate Student; and remarks by Provost Anne D’Alleva and Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Pamir Alpay.
We are looking forward to sharing this day with the UConn community!
For more information, contact: Office of the Provost at provost@uconn.edu