Access to safe and affordable housing remains a challenge for millions of Americans. Historical and systemic factors, including redlining and discriminatory lending practices, have disproportionately affected minority communities, contributing to disparities in home ownership and exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. Unsafe or inaccessible rental housing, as well as rising rental costs, create additional barriers to housing security nationwide. While progress has been made due to the passage of the Fair Housing Act and other consumer protection laws, the affordable housing crisis and tenant rights' violations persist. Moreover, the use of artificial intelligence in housing markets and public housing is raising new concerns. Leading scholars will discuss some of these problems and innovative efforts to address them. Participants will also share their predictions for future housing law and policy needs and make recommendations for how to move forward.   Schedule (exact times are subject to change):  8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration and Breakfast  9:00 - 9:10 AM Opening Remarks & Dean's Welcome  9:10 - 9:50 AM KeynoteRichard Rothstein Author of The Color of Law—A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America (2017); and Just Action—How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law (2023, and co-authored by Leah Rothstein). Book sales will be offered until lunch time.10:00 - 11:10 AMPanel 1:A Better Fair Housing Act – Evaluations & Recommendations Moderator: Professor James Matthews (https://www.suffolk.edu/academics/faculty/j/m/jmatthews) Panelists:Professor Melvin Kelley (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.northeastern.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fkelley%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344027337%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qH1tRjRtGl2DdPlbnQJytWToT1gGc8FWtQ%2FNqj15S8I%3D&reserved=0)Professor Rigel Olivieri (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.missouri.edu%2Fdirectory%2Frigel-oliveri%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344043612%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j8gJLvjW0vvp178cvTOj4ekNyrrNqsCK3yM%2F3LRVeGs%3D&reserved=0)Professor Stacy Seicshnaydre (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.tulane.edu%2Fstacy-seicshnaydre&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344049385%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0GwQvmIzC0q3yTgsQ4sF3cOXFi3k3gTHv4Qq%2FCFHexI%3D&reserved=0)  11:20 AM - 12:30 PMPanel 2:Understanding AI's Effect on Tenants, Prospective Buyers, and Housing Markets Moderator: Professor Nadiyah Humber (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.uconn.edu%2Fperson%2Fnadiyah-humber%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344054713%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fA3X%2BNN7b%2BvTvV8x1nw1Uy93n2w9hu126N4n5wn%2FvPY%3D&reserved=0) Panelists:Dr. Michael Akinwumi (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalfairhousing.org%2Fteam-member%2Fmichael-akinwumi%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344060188%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7bYRxZ1ZX3ZnRkdwuQGBxj5TUEwKQlO5xX6ev%2Fue6Vk%3D&reserved=0)Senior Counsel Marc Epstein (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lawyerscommittee.org%2Fstaff%2Fmarc-epstein%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344065055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RDzdBzjrntN5s9hC5j6bZ4Q3ZGnnWxJh4AEWMD2C6qo%3D&reserved=0)Dr. Erin McElroy (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeography.washington.edu%2Fpeople%2Ferin-mcelroy&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344069531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QaIWWiDJ5801OwXap4V%2BXlYXIetRuJx57cq2Ex8W0NE%3D&reserved=0)  12:35 - 1:20 PMLunch, book sales and book signing  1:25 - 2:35 PMPanel 3:Housing Access & Affordability: Challenges and Proposed Solutions Moderator: Moderator: Professor Jeffrey Gentes (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.yale.edu%2Fjeffrey-gentes&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7C4c7409c6d0d040d0230308dccdaffc39%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638611402936921048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kSOwb5Z%2BYtVQDgXVncJtQdt1T8skbaMqYlLvsEncJM8%3D&reserved=0) Panelists:Professor Rashmi Dyal-Chand (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.northeastern.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fdyal-chand%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344078725%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s3w%2Bnnx2rSkO8RZICRffwwIu1eOp5L%2FKBgZZPaxOqzo%3D&reserved=0)Professor Julie Gilgoff (https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/news/releases/2023/08/iu-mckinney-welcomes-julie-gilgoff-as-associate-professor-of-law.html)Professor Anika Singh Lemar (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaw.yale.edu%2Fanika-singh-lemar&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344083049%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AOm3ggyCQonJ0a2VjGNAYC8Fs8Xa3W230ctMQ8Vrvfk%3D&reserved=0)Professor Nicole Summers (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.law.georgetown.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fnicole-summers%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.king%40uconn.edu%7Cadea4fca99a44e72376e08dcc12b646e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597639344087294%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KpOuyfrC%2B0oPjOMTl8u1CLOoYFA9vY0mWLVxmLZi09w%3D&reserved=0)  2:40 - 2:50 PMClosing Remarks   If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Law School at 860-570-5079 or via email at law.studentservices@uconn.edu (mailto:law.access@uconn.edu) at least two weeks in advance.

Members of Connecticut's school counseling community are invited to visit UConn Waterbury on Tuesday, October 22.

Leveling Up: Husky Life Hacks is a certificate program- This will be a series of three workshops which will include information on financial literacy, effective communication and building healthy relationships. The workshops will be held in the Student Lounge and food will be provided. We are encouraging students to sign up. In order to earn the certificate, you must attend all workshops. 

This introductory class teaches practical skills to manage stress and enhance overall wellbeing. The small group format creates a supportive environment where you can create a habit of using the skills on a regular basis. Students who complete the class report feeling less stressed, more mindful, experience less self judgment and sleep better! (It's also a great resume builder!) Our class will meet once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Folx get a lot more out of program if they stick with it from beginning to end, therefore attendance at all sessions is required. Please double-check your calendar and then sign up for the class that's best for you. There will be classes offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall semester. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register at https://s.uconn.edu/mindfulness102924 (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs.uconn.edu%2Fmindfulness100224&data=05%7C02%7Cdak23007work%40uconn.edu%7C62c62206211d449de8c508dcc2cd64c7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638599434611962720%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=we3i4LtN1TdwS5FR2r03Jz66LPauMo3oh8aPQZW6wtc%3D&reserved=0) for the IN PERSON TUESDAY class. This class meets on 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, and 11/19 in the Waterbury Campus Main Building Room 102. This class is open to UConn students. Please reach out with any questions! Elena Tamayo Heitz, RN, BSN SHaW Regional Nurse Navigator evt00001@uconn.edu