Interested in applying for the Humanities Institute Dissertation Fellowship but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an information session, where we'll provide general advice, dos and don'ts, and answer all your questions about applying for fellowships.

AMERICA AND IMMIGRATIONThe topic of Immigration dominated this year's elections. According to a Pew Research study, 61% of voters identified the issue of immigration as a top concern more than in years past. As the Brooking Institute explains, the United States is fundamentally built upon the contributions of immigrants. No other country in the world hosts as extensive an immigrant population as America. With the notable exception of individuals descended from Indigenous peoples and enslaved Africans, the majority of the population can trace some aspect of their lineage to immigrants, whether from recent arrivals or those who came centuries ago. Despite being a nation predominantly composed of immigrants and their descendants, citizenship remains elusive for some, and one of the most contentious social and political challenges of contemporary society. The ongoing debates surrounding who is permitted to enter the country, who is eligible to work, who can establish a family, and who can attain American citizenship continue to profoundly influence our political landscape.We invite you to participate in a structured conversation exploring the historical backdrop of U.S. immigration policies, the economic ramifications of immigration, and the personal narratives of individuals who are building their lives in a new country and making a home away from home. 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. This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/democracy-dialogues/) and co-sponsored by the Connecticut Collaborative on Poverty, Criminal Justice, and Race (https://www.ctcollaborativeinfo.org/)This event is FREE and open to the public with dinner provided. 

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).