Signature Events
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation & Awards
Each January, the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by gathering our community in reflection, celebration, and action. Our programming affirms that Dr. King’s vision is not just history, it is a living call to justice, equity, and hope.
The 2027 MLK Legacy Awards nomination form is now open.
Health Equity Research Symposium & Poster Session
Grounded in the values of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) framework, the annual symposium aims to build bridges between research, practice, and lived experience by centering community voices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Programs
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Oct13OICR Faculty and Staff Coffee HourStudent Union Room 10311:30 AM
The OICR Coffee Hour provides an informal space for colleagues to connect and build community. There is no set agenda; topics and activities emerge organically based on who is in the room. Whether you want to share what’s on your mind, celebrate a win, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee in good company, you’re welcome to join. Drop in whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like.
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Oct14
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Oct20Student Campus Climate Survey Data to Action: Community Conversation with UConn Hartford Graduate StudentsUConn Hartford11:00 AM
Join the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights Title IX Team for a community conversation about findings from UConn’s 2026 Student Campus Climate Survey.
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Oct20OICR Faculty and Staff Coffee Hour [Virtual]11:30 AM
The OICR Virtual Coffee Hour provides an informal space for colleagues to connect and build community. There is no set agenda; topics and activities emerge organically based on who is in the room. Whether you want to share what’s on your mind, celebrate a win, or simply enjoy good company, you’re welcome to join. Drop in whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like.
National Day of Racial Healing – January 2027