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at the University of Connecticut is an interdisciplinary degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with a focus on educating citizens on the dimensions of urban and community life and preparing students for careers in public and community service.
Contact Information
Urban and Community Studies University of Connecticut 10 Prospect Street Hartford, CT 06103-2814 |
For general inquiries please email maria.winnick@uconn.edu.
Phone: (959)200-3771 Fax: (860)246-0344 |
For office hours and advising information, please visit our Advising by Campus page. |
Upcoming Events
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May
17
Husky To Hire: The Résumé (Pre-Recorded)3:00pm
Husky To Hire: The Résumé (Pre-Recorded)
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Other GoToWebinar
Wondering how you can improve your résumé? Or perhaps you’re a bit stuck on how to get started? Have no fear, the Center for Career Development is here! This webinar will cover basic résumé formatting guidelines, résumé sections, and how to write bullet point statements.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the Center for Career Development at career@uconn.edu.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4856312384547155982Contact Information: career@uconn.edu
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May
20
Husky To Hire: The Cover Letter (Pre-Recorded)7:00pm
Husky To Hire: The Cover Letter (Pre-Recorded)
Friday, May 20th, 2022
07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Other GoToWebinar
A cover letter is often a required document for a job, internship, or co-op application. Do you know how to use it to showcase why you are a great fit for the position? This webinar will review what a cover letter is, how to write each section within it, and how to tailor your cover letter for a specific position.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the Center for Career Development at career@uconn.edu.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7675928590118291984Contact Information: career@uconn.edu
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May
24
Husky to Hire: The Job Search (Pre-Recorded)12:00pm
Husky to Hire: The Job Search (Pre-Recorded)
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
12:00 PM - 12:35 PM
Other GoToWebinar
Conducting a modern day job search can be an overwhelming process. Too often potential candidates are directing the majority of their job search to the least effective methods. In this webinar you will learn crucial elements to focus your search on strategies that work! Learn how to leverage resources and UConn services already at your fingertips to help you develop your own comprehensive search plan.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the Center for Career Development at career@uconn.edu.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/1754875955614374671Contact Information: career@uconn.edu
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May
26
Husky To Hire: The Interview3:00pm
Husky To Hire: The Interview
Thursday, May 26th, 2022
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Other GoToWebinar
The résumé, cover letter, and application all serve the purpose of getting you the interview, and the interview is your chance to actually get the job. In this webinar you'll learn about what to expect in an interview and how to prepare to answer standard and complex questions in a professional way that makes you stand out and land the job, internship, or experience you are seeking.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the Center for Career Development at career@uconn.edu.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4161276999769606414Contact Information: career@uconn.edu
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May
31
Leon Bradley Scholarship Program Deadline12:00am
Leon Bradley Scholarship Program Deadline
Tuesday, May 31st, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other Online
Description: To aid minorities or persons of color to enter the field of teaching and school leadership
Value of scholarship: $3,500
Qualifications: see website https://bit.ly/3uRairLContact Information: honorsevents@uconn.edu
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Announcements
APiR position in UCS (Waterbury Campus)
The urban and Community Studies program has an Assistant Professor in-Residence opportunity. See information below regarding the position and how to apply.
[Read More]Community Engagement & Policy Internship – Hartford City Council
The offices of Councilwoman Tiana Hercules and Councilman Josh Michtom seek to work with student interns to develop or improve policy through direct community engagement and research. This internship will allow student interns to gain experience with public policy and community engagement. The position will combine research with community engagement by choosing a relevant policy […]
[Read More]Job Opportunity – Junior Transport. Planner
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a motivated, inquisitive, and organized junior transportation planner for its Boston office to support the firm’s nationally recognized work in planning for more equitable and livable communities. A strong interest in and some understanding of multimodal and active transportation planning or policy is a must. The junior transportation planners focus […]
[Read More]Graduate Student Fellowship Opportunity – Wood/Raith Living Trust
The Wood/Raith Living Trust Summer Fellowship is now accepting applications, open to graduate students only. In an effort to support UCONN graduate students’ research efforts in gender-related activities, they invite graduate students, across all fields of study at UConn, to apply for summer research fellowships. For 2022, the Wood/Raith Living Trust will award 12 graduate […]
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