Upcoming Events
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9/26
Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Workshop on Dialogue Facilitation
Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Workshop on Dialogue Facilitation
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Dodd Center for Human Rights
Do you avoid difficult but important conversations? Have you wondered how to navigate a conversation that could be polarizing? Are you interested in gaining skills for engaging in meaningful dialogue with people who think differently from you? Join us for an immersive training experience, where you will
• Elevate your facilitation skills to become an invaluable leader in guiding “difficult” discussions;
• Develop expertise in fostering collaboration and mutual understanding through structured dialogue;
• Explore proven methods for maintaining, and engaging in productive conversations.
This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative, a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact.
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10/2
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Aditi Rao
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10/4
The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid
The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Student Union
Join us! Be part of a growing community focused on advancing clean energy, developing the workforce of the future and creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward for us all.
Students from all areas of study are critical to these important conversations and their registration fees are deeply discounted or complimentary.
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10/6
Louvins Pierre Dissertation Proposal Defense
New Undergrad Curriculum Underway
We rebuilt our undergraduate curriculum into a more cohesive plan that can adapt to changing times. It went into effect Fall 2021. More>
Passing of Dr. Ross Buck
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Ross Buck.
We honor Dr. Buck’s incredible career in nonverbal and emotional communication, as well as his inspiring mentorship to so many students and colleagues over the years.
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Stephen Stifano University Teaching Fellow Award
Communication FastTrack B.A./M.A. Program
We're launching a new FastTrack B.A. + M.A. program for Communication Majors! Learn More >
Steinke and Gilbert Examine Gender and Science
KQED published preliminary findings of a study conducted by Prof. Jocelyn Steinke, doctoral student Christine Gilbert, and colleagues. More >
Bellur Studying COVID-19 Impacts on Undergrads
Dr. Saras Bellur and colleagues are recruiting UConn undergraduate students to their UConnBeWell survey, funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research. They want to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you. Check the eligibility criteria, complete the survey, and enter a bi-weekly raffle to win a $100 gift card!
Check out Education Abroad at Ulster University in Belfast
The Communication, Advertising, and Marketing at Ulster University program aims to provide UConn undergraduates with a unique curricular experience that will allow them to engage foundations of communication theory in a contemporary and applied manner.
In The Classroom
COMM PhD student Katie Webber gave her COMM 3120W Small Group Communication students an assignment with the dual goals of putting into practice the theories they've been studying and providing service to a local business, community, or cause. Read more >