Author: Reed, Chalynne

Faculty Talk: Evelyn Simien on Historic U.S. Elections

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The UConn Humanities Institute (UCHI) is hosting a talk by UConn professor of Political Science and Interim Director of Africana Studies, Evelyn Simiens. This talk will feature Prof. Simien’s book project, “The Last Shall Be First: Historic Candidates in U.S. Elections.” The event will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at 3:30 pm in the Homer Babbidge Library, Humanities Institute Conference Room (HBL 4-209). The event will also be live-streamed. If you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact UCHI at uchi@uconn.edu or by phone at (860) 486-9057.

Please click on the link below to register for the event.

s.uconn.edu/51wzgr2mlu

AACC Hosts A Conversation with Nia Long

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The staff of the AACC is excited to invite you to our Black History Month Opening Ceremony.  The National Theme for this year’s Black History Month Observation is: African Americans and the Arts.  With this theme in mind, we are honored to host famed actress, Nia Long as our guest speaker.  Please find attached the event’s flyer for specific details.  We would love for you to join and be in community with us.

We encourage you to access the link to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History as a resource for individuals to further their research and understanding.

Link: BLACK HISTORY THEMES – ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month

AAFSA Family Reunion

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Join us at the AAFSA Family Reunion!

On behalf of the E-Board, we are ecstatic to host our first event. The AAFSA Family Reunion Event for the fall semester will be held on Wednesday, December 20th at 6 pm at the Russell in Hartford! Come hang out and have a drink and great food with some of the other black faculty and staff from across the 5 campuses.

Entry is $20 at the door. We also will be accepting toy donations for the Russell Toy Drive. Can’t wait to see you all!

Click here to RSVP!

Welcome Back, AAFSA!

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The AAFSA E-Board welcomes our returning and new members back for the Fall 2023 semester!

We are planning to host professional development and self-care events, in-person gatherings, and collaborations with other university departments and affinity groups.

We always look forward to hearing ideas and feedback from our members, so please do not hesitate to contact us at

Warmly,
African American Faculty and Staff E-Board

President: James Walker
Pronouns: He | Him | His
Student Welfare Specialist, Department of Residential Life
Campus: Storrs

Vice President: Joshua Brown
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Program Administrator and Director of ScHOLA2RS House, Office of Learning Communities
Campus: Storrs

Treasurer: Phara Bayonne
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Stamford Campus Library Director, UConn Library
Campus: Stamford

Secretary: Chay Reed
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Access Services Coordinator, UConn Library
Campus: Avery Point