Paintings by UConn Health employee Maggie Prado and a series of mixed media artwork by David C. Jackson at Celeste LeWitt Gallery.

Black Jewish Scholars on Antiblack Racism and AntisemitismA Two-day Public ConversationApril 29th and 30th, 2025Konover Auditorium, UConn–Storrs Campus This event involves a group of Black Jewish scholars discussing their research addressing issues at the intersection of antiblack racism and antisemitism. They will center their traditions' shared ground and offer insights for the general academic community and public. While many participants will have strong political positions, the goal of this meeting is not ideological. Its focus is co-learning and productive discussion of their research in Advanced Black Jewish Studies.  Conveners:Lewis R. Gordon and Adane Zawdu GebyaneshParticipants:Dr. Fekade Abebe, Postdoctoral Fellow, GermanyDr. Danny Admasu, Hebrew UniversityDr. Gil Rothschild Elyassi, Haifa UniversityItzik Itzhak Dessie, Bar-Ilan UniversityDr. Bruce D. Haynes, UC-DavisDr. Remy Ilona, Olaudah Equiano InstituteRabbi Dr. Walter Isaac, University of TennesseeDr. Dréa Key, Claflin UniversityShahanna McKinney-Baldon, University of WisconsinDr. Shula Mola, Hebrew UniversityDr. Bryan Roby, University of MichiganDr. Engdau Shelly, University of HaifaMoriya Tadela, University of HaifaEfrat Yerday, Tel Aviv UniversityResident artist for the meeting:Jessica Valoris, Mandel Artist Fellow

Ideal candidates will have:strong written communication skills a working knowledge of government structure and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. Candidates who attend school or live in Eastern Connecticut are strongly encouraged to apply, and will be considered first. The Summer 2025 internship term runs from May through August 2025. Exact start and end dates are negotiable. Internships are in-person and offered on a part-time and full-time basis to accommodate student schedules.Constituent Services Intern tasks include, but are not limited to:Assisting with casework inquiries Setting up events or press conferences Attending briefings Drafting letters and recognition Maintaining stakeholder lists Answering and screening constituent phone calls Office administrative tasks Other tasks as assigned by members of staff To Apply: Visit and complete the application form at https://courtney.house.gov/internships (https://courtney.house.gov/internships) making sure to select "Constituent Services Intern" on Page 3 as your preferred position.Please have a cover letter and resume prepared to submit prior to starting the application. If you are selected for an interview, a staff member will contact you. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Mary Romney, English Department, UConn

Mary Romney, English Department, UConn

Primarily on social media and enduring for the entirety of the day. The event will address SA misconceptions and promote support within the UConn Community.