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Provost's Office Monthly Newsletter

The Provost's Office sends a monthly newsletter to faculty and staff at the university to provide academic updates, news, events and important dates. Newsletters are typcally distributed via email on the last Thursday of each month.

Provost’s Office Monthly – March 2024

March 29, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOSTAs of this week, more than 58,000 students have applied to UConn for the upcoming academic year for 6,050 available spots across our five undergraduate campuses.  UConn continues to attract a diverse and academically talented first-year class, with 192 valedictorians and salutatorians in the current freshman class. In the month of April

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Provost’s Office Monthly – January 2024

January 29, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST With the spring semester kicking off a few weeks ago, we welcomed our students back to campus and have already jumped into our routines. While it’s nice to have a break, I enjoy spending time with our community and am glad to see everyone back on our campuses. Earlier this month,

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Provost’s Office Monthly – February 2024

January 29, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST The spring semester is well underway and as usual our campuses are bustling with activity. The Connecticut General Assembly is also in session and University leaders are meeting regularly with the governor’s office, staff from the Office of Policy and Management, and legislators regarding the budget requests for UConn and UConn

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Provost’s Office Monthly – November 2023

December 1, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST We are just a few weeks away from the end of the fall 2023 semester, which means we are wrapping up classes with final exams, closing out projects from the semester, and preparing for a well-deserved holiday break. I hope that you all will find time to do things you enjoy,

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Provost’s Office Monthly – October 2023

October 30, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST I hope this message finds you in good health. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each of you for your dedication to our students during the current conflict. It is through your actions that we foster an environment where students can feel valued, safe, and able to thrive, even

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Provost’s Office Monthly – September 2023

September 30, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST Today, with pride and anticipation, we mark President Maric’s Inauguration Day, which signifies not only the beginning of a new chapter in our university’s history but also the embodiment of our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and progress. An inauguration is a symbolic milestone, a moment in time that represents the

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Provost’s Office Monthly – August 2023

August 30, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated after a restful summer break. As we gear up for the start of the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, I am excited

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Provost’s Office Monthly – July 2023

July 31, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST July has been a month to welcome many visitors to our campuses. It was wonderful to host the 45th Confratute Conference (in person once again!) at Storrs.  I’ve enjoyed running into these passionate educators as they pursue their different conference strands focused on enriched learning and gifted and talented learners. All

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Provost’s Office Monthly – June 2023

June 30, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST The Storrs campus is certainly quieter in summer than term-time, but there are still many things happening here, as there are at all our campuses. The first thing that’s happening is – nature! The Storrs campus looks beautiful, with colorful flowers, lush green lawns, and the extraordinary trees of our campus

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Provost’s Office Monthly – May 2023

May 22, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST On the 22nd of May, as the academic year comes to a close, the first thing that needs to be said is thank you. We’ve had an outstanding year, marked by achievement across all dimensions of our work. I’m grateful for colleagues in the faculty, staff, and administration who create this

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Provost's Office Messages

The Provost's Office sends messages via email to the academic community on a periodic basis to provide important updates as needed. Those messages are archived below.

Reminders for Summer Travel for Research and Work Purposes

May 13, 2022

Dear Colleagues, We are writing with a few updates on travel, as you plan for and embark on trips for your summer research- and work-related activities. Travel restrictions: The UConn Work-Related Travel FAQs have been recently updated. The key update is that no restrictions remain on domestic travel in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. International

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Reappointment of Emmanouil Anagnostou, Eversource Energy Center Director

May 9, 2022

Dr. Anagnostou has charted a visionary path for the center and has significantly contributed to UConn’s strengths as an innovative leader and collaborative partner in the broad landscape of energy.

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UConn Stamford Campus Director Named

May 4, 2022

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Orlikoff as the next director of the UConn Stamford Campus. She will begin this new role on July 1, 2022.

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Honoring and Supporting Communities: May Heritage and Awareness

May 2, 2022

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community during the month of May.

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Provost’s Message: Celebrating Promotion and Tenure Awards

April 28, 2022

Dear Colleagues, I write you all today in the spirit of celebration. I am very pleased to share that the Board of Trustees approved on April 27 the award of tenure and/or promotion to 69 individuals across the Storrs and regional campuses. This is a notable milestone for each faculty member awarded these promotions. I

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Reminders on masking in classrooms

April 25, 2022

Dear Colleagues, As communicated last week, we reinstituted the requirement to wear masks in all classrooms through the end of classes and finals (this is in addition to the requirement in all workspaces as well as events with greater than 100 attendees). This message provides a few reminders specific to masking in the classroom. While

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Waterbury Director Search – Position Open

April 21, 2022

Dear Colleagues, I’m writing with a brief update on the Waterbury Director search. The position has posted and we are actively seeking applicants, in partnership with Parker Executive Search. You may review the posting at this link. Please feel free to share this opportunity with candidates. This will also be advertised via several national job boards,

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Reminders on Faculty Summer Activity

April 18, 2022

Dear Deans and Department Heads, I’m writing to clarify some issues relating to consulting, summer fellowships, and travel. Central to this clarification is that during the summer months, faculty on nine- and ten-month appointments remain employees of the University. During off-contract months, faculty have time open for effort that is not associated with their regular

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April Heritage and Awareness Month

April 8, 2022

April is an important month for many members of the UConn community. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind you of several celebrations, commemorations, and moments of raising awareness for members of our community.

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Dean John Elliott Reappointment

April 7, 2022

I am very pleased to announce the reappointment of John Elliott, Auran J. Fox Chair in Business, as dean of the UConn School of Business for a third term of five years, effective August 23, 2022.

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