“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

Come join us for a student-facing conversation with professionals who oversee ethics and compliance in one of UConn’s top licensed apparel manufacturers, Colosseum Athletics. UConn alumna Taylor Muncy (CLAS 2019; Business/MBA 2022) and her colleague Kelsey Keene, a nationally respected leader in ethical sourcing, will discuss their experience overseeing supply chain integrity globally.

Background Reading

Fair Labor Association University Caucus Best Practices

Our Speakers

Taylor Muncy is an ESG Specialist at Colosseum Athletics, where she manages factory disclosures, tracks factory on-boarding and training, and leads wage data collection, among various other ESG & CSR projects. She attended UConn for both graduate and undergraduate degrees, receiving an MBA in 2022 and a dual-bachelor’s degree in Human Rights & History in 2019. Taylor wrote her undergraduate Honors Thesis in Human Rights, titled “When Trends and Sustainability Clash: The Environmental Impacts of the Fast Fashion Industry”.

Kelsey Keene is the VP of Licensing and ESG at Colosseum, where she has worked since 2014. In addition to overseeing the licensing department, Kelsey has built a robust ESG program for Colosseum, earning Fair Labor Association (FLA) accreditation in 2017. She serves on the FLA University Best Practices committee and participates in various industry working groups and initiatives. Kelsey began her career in this industry 20 years ago, guiding another college licensee to FLA accreditation. She has a B.A. in mathematics and economics and an M.A. in economics, both from the University of Montana.

This event is sponsored by the Economic & Social Rights Group and Business & Human Rights Initiative at the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, as well as the Marketing Department / UConn School of Business.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

Every day there seems to be more talk about Artificial Intelligence. Experts suggest it will soon affect every aspect of our lives, from education to business and even art. As this new technology becomes more entwined in our everyday lives, it is natural to wonder how it will affect our democracy and system of governance. How could lawmakers and politicians utilize these tools in policymaking? How could it be implemented during elections and in communication between candidates and the electorate? Should AI be incorporated into our systems of government at all, or has it already?

Join us for an informed and collaborative exploration of these critical and fascinating questions!

Encounters programs dive deep into subjects through facilitated, small-group dialogues followed by a question-and-answer style conversation with our UConn faculty and community partners. Resources are provided beforehand to encourage informed and informal dialogue. The aim is to develop a forum for respectful and challenging dialogue, followed by a communal meal and coffee.

This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative and Connecticut’s Old State House.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

Prof. Berthold and Prof. Buckley have extensive experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, Cambodian survivors of genocide, and others who have suffered war-related atrocities, both in the U.S. and abroad. Now both working in clinical settings, Berthold and Buckley have ample experience in training those who work with people who have experienced trauma.

This workshop is interactive and developed with the needs of graduate students and faculty in mind, though others are welcome to join.

Suggested readings from the facilitators.

An RSVP is required to attend; please register below. 

A buffet lunch will be served.

This event is sponsored by the Research Program on Global Health & Human Rights at the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute.

About Our Speakers

• S. Megan Berthold, PhD., LCSW, is a Professor at the University of Connecticut’s School of Social Work and a Co-Principal Investigator with Dr. Libal and Dr. Harding on the qualitative study, Community-Based Refugee Resettlement: Exploration of US and Canadian Approaches. She has worked with diverse refugee and asylum-seeking populations since the mid-1980s, including at the Program for Torture Victims in Los Angeles. She was a clinician and educator in refugee camps in Nepal, the Philippines, and on the Thai-Cambodian border. Dr. Berthold has conducted NIMH funded research examining the prevalence of trauma and its mental and physical health consequences among Cambodian refugees. She serves on the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs’ Executive Committee and Chairs its Research Project. She has testified extensively as an expert witness in U.S. Immigration Court and was selected as the 2009 NASW Social Worker of the Year for her work with torture survivors.

• Thomas Buckley, PharmD, MPH, RPh, FNAP is a Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and holds a joint appointment at the UConn School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences. He is a clinical consultant for Khmer Health Advocates, a torture treatment clinic for survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide in West Hartford, CT. He is a clinical consultant for curriculum development at the Mae Tao Clinic in Mae Sot, Thailand; a clinic for Burmese refugees on the Thailand/Myanmar border, where he was previously a Global Health Fellow with the International Rescue Committee. He provides public health and clinical consultation for the Cambodian Diabetes Association in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He has been active with state and federal health policy work for over 30 years. His clinical and research work focuses on refugee and immigrant health care and health policy implications.

All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

Reimagine justice at an insightful event that will challenge your perspective on criminal justice reform. Join us for Transforming Corrections on December 5 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Konover Auditorium of The Dodd Center for Human Rights.

The evening will begin with a screening of the documentary Cutline: Transforming Corrections, which follows Connecticut leaders as they explore Norway’s progressive approach to the prison system. Connecticut Public Television’s Cutline follows the Accountability Project which explores how a group of Connecticut thought leaders and policymakers are trying to transform corrections across the state.

Hear from incarcerated individuals, policymakers, and Norwegians about what is and what is not working. Discover how Norway’s focus on rehabilitation and redemption has transformed its corrections system and reduced recidivism. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with guest scholars, activists, and experts at the forefront of enacting change here in Connecticut. Ask questions and gain powerful insights from those directly involved in reshaping our local criminal justice policies.

This is a unique chance to rethink incarceration, examine policy gaps, and ignite meaningful debate on building a more just and humane system right here in our communities. Come curious, with an open mind, and a willingness to be part of solutions.

Register now and join us as we reimagine justice together.

This event is hosted by the Democracy and Dialogues Initiative, the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy, and the Connecticut/Baden-Württemberg Human Rights Research Consortium.

About our Speakers

Per Sigurd Våge - International Advisor & Director | Kriminalomsorgsdirektoratet, Norway

Per Sigurd Våge is a director in the correctional service of Norway. Since graduating from law studies in 1984, he has been a professional practitioner in the governmental field of justice, in various roles as a prosecutor, judge, lawyer in the police, prison governor and since 2001 the regional director in the correctional service. From 2019-21 he was stationed in the bilateral mission in Kyiv, Ukraine as an international expert in Rule of Law, enhancing the Ukrainian probation service.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

 Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2023. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT. This workshop will take place on the GBLC campus, but is open to all F-1 UConn students. Advance registration is required for in-person workshops and seats are limited. To register please sign up on the link below: http://icworkshops.uconn.edu ** You must attend the workshop for the whole hour in order to obtain full credit. You will be required to check-in at the beginning of the workshop, if you are running more than 5 minutes late, please attend the next available workshop.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS. Advance registration is required for in-person workshops and seats are limited. To register for this workshop please sign up on the link below. http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu/

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

Please sign up in advance: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=7010&rc=8030872956

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.