Dean’s Forum

Deans' Forum

The UConn Deans invite faculty, staff, and students to participate in the first Deans’ Forum taking place via videoconference.  

From Insurrection to Inauguration: Perspectives and Conversation on the Current State of our Nation.

January 27, 2021

1-3pm - Keynote and Breakout Discussions

Keynote

Susan Herbst
Professor and President Emeritus

 

Moderator

Manisha Sinha 
James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History

Breakout Discussion Facilitators

Following they keynote address, faculty from across the university will lead breakout groups in discussion. 

Ann Marie Garran
Associate Professor, School of Social Work

Beth Ginsberg
Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Political Science

Lewis Gordon
Professor and Department Head, Philosophy Department

Robin Greeley
Associate Professor of Art History

 

Michael Lynch
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and
Director of the Humanities Institute

Franklin Tuitt
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer and
Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs

Christopher Vials
Director of American Studies

Richard Wilson
Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Intellectual Life and 
Gladstein Chair and Professor of Anthropology and Law

 

The Deans’ Forum aims to foster multidisciplinary dialogue and inspire new research collaborations. 

Indrajeet Chaubey, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Deborah Chyun, School of Nursing
Anne D'Alleva, School of Fine Arts
John Elliott, School of Business 
Nina Heller, School of Social Work
Kent Holsinger, The Graduate School
Philip Hritcko, School of Pharmacy
Kazem Kazerounian, School of Engineering
Gladis Kersaint, Neag School of Education 
Anne Langley, Library 
Steven Lepowsky, School of Dental Medicine
Bruce Liang, School of Medicine
Eboni Nelson, School of Law
Julie Wade, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences