| Sending you all good wishes for a successful spring semester! |
View in web browser
|
 |
| This weekly email will provide you with a roundup of the great things happening on campus. |
|
|
|
University community encouraged to wear masks indoors amid new CDC recommendations
As we prepare for the start of the Spring semester, the University community is encouraged to wear face coverings when attending indoor events in public areas, following new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The new recommendations come as several Connecticut counties have seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and have been categorized by the CDC as having medium to high levels of COVID-19 in the community.
Aside from the CDC’s recommendation to wear face coverings indoors when appropriate, no other major operational changes are anticipated at this time.
The Dean of Students Office and Health Services will have a table set up in Bartels Hall on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing wellness goodie bags to support your health and wellness journey for the spring semester.
For more information about COVID-19 case numbers in Connecticut and to learn more about recommendations to keep yourself safe, visit the CDC’s COVID-19 page. You can also visit the University’s COVID-19 Information page.
Those feeling unwell, or are experiencing respiratory infection symptoms, should not attend classes or in-person programs.
|
|
|
|
|
University Mourns Loss of Dr. Kento Yasuhara
It is with very heavy hearts we share that Dr. Kento Yasuhara, associate professor of psychology, passed away Wednesday night following a brief illness.
Dr. Yasuhara joined the University in 2013 as an assistant professor in the Psychology program, and he was highly regarded by both students and colleagues, most notably for his leadership of the University Curriculum Committee. An accomplished clinical and forensic psychologist, he was an incredibly gifted teacher and, most importantly, a valued colleague, mentor, and friend to all who knew him.
The entire University community extends its condolences to Dr. Yasuhara’s wife, Clarice, and to his family.
Grief counseling for students is available through the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Office. Those seeking support can call 203-932-7333. An on-call clinician is available after hours and over the weekend. Faculty and staff members can click here for available support.
You can read the full message about Dr. Yasuhara here.
|
|
|
|
Photo of the Week
Please join us in welcoming Kateryna Fedirko, a transfer student from Odesa, Ukraine, who is now officially a member of our University community.
She was greeted in New York this past week by Dr. Bradley Woodworth, who played an instrumental role in creating this opportunity, as well as other members of the University. Kateryna is settling into her new home on campus, and is looking forward to the start of classes.
Read more>>
|
|
|
Strategic Plan Update
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Nancy Savage, Ph.D. recently provided an update on the University’s strategic plan, outlining some of the important progress that has been made over the past several months.
Work is being done on several projects across the University, including:
- Selecting DiGo,a global creative agency to support our branding work
- New student-employment procedures
- Grant-incentive program to recognize faculty for pursuing and earning external grant funding
- Diversity Curriculum Assessment report set to be released in the spring
- New recruitment outreach partnerships with local high schools and organizations
- External Relations Council working to facilitate new relationships with corporate partners, community organizations, and vendors
- New staff onboarding program
Find the full outline from the Provost’s office in your Outlook, or under ‘Happening on Campus’ on myCharger.
|
|
|
|
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Submit Applications for Women’s Leadership Philanthropy Fund thru Jan. 16
There's still time to submit a grant application to the University’s Women’s Leadership Fund! The deadline was extended to Monday, Jan. 16 - that's tonight!
Apply here>>
The Women's Leadership Fund, run by the Women's Leadership Council and Pompea College of Business, aspires to offer many opportunities for students, faculty and staff to nurture, promote, and celebrate the collective and dynamic impact of women by empowering young leaders through this initiative.
It provides funding opportunities ranging from $500 to $3,000 for projects and programs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In the Media
Veteran HR executive featured in USA Today story examining FTC’s plan to ban noncompete agreements
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. for Human Resources program, comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposal to ban noncompete clauses.
Forensic genetic genealogist highlighted in The New York Times story about solving a cold case from decades ago
Claire Glynn, associate professor and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses how DNA databases are being used to match evidence in murder cases to help solve violent crimes, even if they are 50-years-old.
Political Scientist’s Commentary Featured in Newsweek
Joshua Sandman, professor emeritus of political science and international affairs, explains why John Bolton has little political visibility outside foreign policy.
Economists examines latest jobs reports and how it may impact interest rates moving forward
Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, executive director of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program, and an instructor in Health Administration and Policy, tells the Washington Examiner that the latest Jobs Report may lead to the Federal Reserve continuing to raise interest rates.
|
|
|
|
Check out these stories, events, and more on myCharger,
where content is updated daily.
|
|
|
