AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Josephine Santiago-Bond

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate early, today we’re highlighting Josephine Santiago-Bond, Chief and co-founder of the Advanced Engineering Development Branch at NASA.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Virtual Job Shadowing: A New Path to Explore Your Dream Career

Take advantage of this new way to explore different career paths! From interactive videos to virtual tours, there are a variety of ways for you to experience day-to-day tasks from the comfort of your home.

By Ge Li
Ge Li
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How to Determine a Workplace’s DE&I Value

Determining a workplace’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Value is important, especially to those who want to be able to express their ethnic and cultural identities. Here are some red and green flags as well as questions to ask employers.

By Briana Phouadara
Briana Phouadara
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American Workplace Culture

Coming from another country to work in the United States is a big challenge and adjustment. You can prepare yourself a little more by learning about American Workplace Culture and the expectations and differences between your home country and the U.S.

By Andrea Xia
Andrea Xia
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Exploring Non-Profits

Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Do you feel fulfilled helping other people? Working for a non-profit might be the right fit for you!

By Eunice Asante
Eunice Asante
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AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Patsy Mink

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate early, today we’re highlighting the trailblazing Congresswoman Patsy Mink.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Brainstorming Business Ideas: Entrepreneur Month

Entrepreneurs Haley Segar and Kayla Simon shared their entrepreneurial journeys and how resources at UConn helped them get their businesses started. Read on to learn more about their unique stories and businesses.

By Emily Bretthauer
Emily Bretthauer
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10 Questions with Sakeena Everett

A new faculty member, Everett is an avid literacy advocate and expert in urban education, teacher education, and literacy education. Here we explore her recent publication for the National Council of Teachers of English.

By Shawn Kornegay
Shawn Kornegay Publicity/Marketing Administrator
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Environmental Organizations Fighting Climate Change

A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …

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Identity & Career Development Survey: Results & Responses

In 2021, the Center for Career Development facilitated an Identity and Career Development survey. The primary focus of the research was identifying unique career experiences facing affinity groups, and ways in which the Career Center can provide support to each group.

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Associate Director, Student Engagement and DE&I | Pronouns: she, her, hers
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