Student Activities

  • 3/12 The Voices of Black & Latino Male Student-Athletes

    We invite members of the University community to our upcoming panel discussion, titled "Behind the Face Masks: The Voices of Black and Latino Male Student-Athletes," during which Black and Latino male student-athletes from the University will reflect on stereotypes and lead a discussion about their experiences as student-athletes of color.

    What: Panel discussion

    When: Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.

    Where: African American Cultural Center, Student Union

    This event is being hosted by Collective Uplift, with support from the AACC. The mission of Collective Uplift, an effort launched this past year by Neag School of Education assistant professor Joseph Cooper, is to empower, educate, and inspire ethnic minorities at the University of Connecticut, in order to maximize their potential as holistic individuals, both within and beyond athletic contexts.

    For more information, contact: Joseph Cooper at joseph.cooper@uconn.edu