Series
Brave Space
Through a series of frank conversations with members of the University community, Brave Space seeks to amplify UConn’s diverse voices, holding space for the myriad issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These interviews provide a platform for honesty and presence, inviting diverse perspectives on how UConn and our society can do the work of becoming a truly welcoming environment not just on paper, but in practice.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital, A Leader in Point of Care Ultrasound Training, Expands to Training to its Doctors Outside of Emergency Medicine
UConn John Dempsey Hospital and UConn School of Medicine have been at the forefront of teaching and using point-of-care ultrasonography (PoCUS), drawing instructors throughout the state, and teaching all pulmonary and critical care fellows in Connecticut. This training has expanded to the hospitalists at UConn.
Brave Space: Sage Phillips ’22
Since she first set foot on campus, Sage Phillips has made it her mission to advocate for Native American and indigenous people at UConn
Brave Space: Sarita Arteaga
UConn School of Dental Medicine Associate Dean for Students Sarita Arteaga discusses how the School is working to increase diversity in the dental profession
Brave Space: Dorian R. Debussy and Christine Sylvester
Alum talks making the University and the country a more supportive place for the LGBTQ-plus community
Brave Space: Shardé Davis and Mason Holland
In the summer of 2020, UConn students made a pointed observation: the University had no single course devoted to the epidemic of anti-Black racism in the U.S.
Brave Space: Avinoam Patt
Avinoam Patt, Doris and Simon Konover Chair of Judaic Studies and Director, Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life, discusses the urgent relevance of lessons from the Holocaust for the contemporary world.
Brave Space: Manisha Sinha
As part of the Brave Space series, historian Manisha Sinha reflects on her background and life experiences and the 2020 presidential election.
Brave Space: Kelly Ha
Master's of Social Work student Kelly Ha talks about her experiences as an Asian-American student in this first installment of the Brave Space podcast series.
‘Brave Space’ Series Will Further UConn Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Diversity
'Brave Space,' a new audio interview series launching this month, seeks to further the conversation at UConn on issues of justice, diversity, and equity.