Christine Buckley
Author Archive
The Research of Difference: How UConn Researchers are Tackling Anti-Racism
Black women and heart disease. Asian Americans and plantations. Slavery and…monsters? Find out how these anti-racism scholars are tackling issues of difference at UConn.
March 4, 2021 | Christine Buckley
UConn Conference Tackles Racism in Teaching Writing
The initiative, titled “Racism In the Margins,” sought to help professors better understand how to be anti-racist when teaching – and grading – writing assignments.
February 24, 2021 | Christine Buckley
New CLAS Programs Support Anti-Racist Teaching, Research and Community Engagement
Newly announced programs in CLAS will support anti-racist course development, enable novel insights into racism on college campuses, and facilitate direct interaction with anti-racist activists.
September 28, 2020 | Christine Buckley
Gender and Identity: Forging New Paths
A $500,000 fund granted to UConn has furthered research in gender identity through fellowships to more than 30 young researchers.
September 25, 2020 | Christine Buckley
CLAS Expands Diversity and Research Efforts with New Deans
The new associate deans for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and for research and graduate affairs will address gaps and foster new paths in the College.
January 27, 2020 | Christine Buckley
UConn Becomes First In CT To Offer Sign Language Major
UConn has become the first higher education institution in Connecticut to offer a four-year degree in American Sign Language.
January 21, 2020 | Christine Buckley
Not Only Adorable: Squid Open Up New Antimicrobial Drug Possibilities
The glowing Hawaiian bobtail squid is more than a pretty face: New research shows that its symbiotic bacteria create antifungal compounds, which may be of use in drug discovery.
November 15, 2019 | Christine Buckley
Why Are So Many Jews Funny? New Judaic Studies Director Explains
The new UConn Director of Judaic Studies brings humor and a commitment to teaching and outreach to the center, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
October 30, 2019 | Christine Buckley
Why Are So Many Jews Funny? New Judaic Studies Director Explains
The new UConn Director of Judaic Studies brings humor and a commitment to teaching and outreach to the center, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
October 28, 2019 | Christine Buckley
Anthropologist Chronicles a Nation’s Deportation Campaign
In her new book, Sarah Willen examines Israel's campaign against migrant communities, drawing parallels with the U.S. today.
August 26, 2019 | Christine Buckley