In this clip from our final conversation with 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Sugita Mahendarkar and Rebecca Wahl discuss the importance, in all human relationships, of showing appreciation and caring about each other’s happiness or passions. Watch the full interview here: buff.ly/EW17h6o

Today!! Join us at 3:30pm for Najnin Islam's fellow talk, "Governing Life on the Ocean: Indentured Laborers’ Voyages to the Caribbean and the Colonial Management of Racial Capital." Details below: buff.ly/uzOZT9k

Fellow’s Talk: Najnin Islam on Indentured Labor | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Najnin Islam explores the oceanic passage of Indian indentured laborers as site for understanding British perceptions of race and caste. April 29, 3:30pm.

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Today's watch: Our final two 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Sugita Mahendarkar and Rebecca Wahl, bond over their shared love of loving and spending time with their community, feeling seen by their friends & family, and about how connections are strengthened by care and work.

Connecting Conversations: Sugita Mahendarkar and Rebecca Wahl

Sugita and Rebecca, two of our 2026 Story Slam story tellers, bond over their shared love of loving and spending time with their community, feeling seen by their friends and family, and how the best…

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In this clip from our second conversation with 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Thomas Hinkley and PJ Bekkali discuss how digital and physical interactions differ because in a digital interaction one can choose to not interact when you feel uncomfortable. Watch the full interview here: buff.ly/SkKUOCj.

Tomorrow! Join us at 3:30pm for Najnin Islam's fellow talk, "Governing Life on the Ocean: Indentured Laborers’ Voyages to the Caribbean and the Colonial Management of Racial Capital." Details below:

Fellow’s Talk: Najnin Islam on Indentured Labor | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Najnin Islam explores the oceanic passage of Indian indentured laborers as site for understanding British perceptions of race and caste. April 29, 3:30pm.

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In this clip from our first conversation with 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Nicole Young and Jenna Ulizio discuss how digital connection is replacing physical interaction and their fear of A.I. performing medical operations. Watch the full interview here: buff.ly/RenI5WX

Today's read: Did you miss our second annual Story Slam last week? Catch what you missed in UConn Today:

True Stories - UConn Today

UConn Story Slam offers students an opportunity to show as well as tell

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Today's watch: Two more of our 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Thomas Hinckley and PJ Bekkali, discuss how technology and digital connection can never replace touch, warmth, physical connection, community building, and shared space organizing.

Connecting Conversations: Thomas Hinckley and PJ Bekkali

2026 Story Slam storytellers Thomas and PJ talk about how technology and digital connection can never replace touch, warmth, physical connection, community building, and shared space organizing.…

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Next week! Join us Wednesday (4/29) at 3:30pm for Najnin Islam's fellow talk, "Governing Life on the Ocean: Indentured Laborers’ Voyages to the Caribbean and the Colonial Management of Racial Capital." Details below:

Fellow’s Talk: Najnin Islam on Indentured Labor | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Najnin Islam explores the oceanic passage of Indian indentured laborers as site for understanding British perceptions of race and caste. April 29, 3:30pm.

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Today!! Join us at 4:15pm for our second Undergraduate Fellows' Colloquium. Josephine Burke will present on higher education in prisons in Connecticut and Suleen Kareem will present on Kurdish women's survival during the Anfal Campaign in Iraq (1987-88). More details here:

Undergraduate Fellows’ Talk: Josephine Burke and Suleen Kareem | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Research Fellows Josephine Burke and Suleen Kareem present their research projects on higher education in prisons and Kurdish women’s experien ...

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Check it out! Two of our 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Nicole Young and Jenna Ulizio, discuss their connections to people and places, the importance of slowing down, enjoying music and plants, and how social media has shaped their relationships.

Connecting Conversations: Nicole Young & Jenna Ulizio

Get to know two of our 2026 Story Slam storytellers, Nicole and Jenna, as they discuss their connections to people and places, the importance of slowing down, enjoying music and plants, and how…

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In this clip from our final episode The Oracle of Chatbot for the “What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI?” podcast, Michael Lynch expresses how AI executives are not concerned about the technology effecting reflective understanding. Click here to watch the full episode: buff.ly/wjCNO0h

Tomorrow! Join us at 4:15pm for our second Undergraduate Fellows' Colloquium. Josephine Burke will present on higher education in prisons in Connecticut and Suleen Kareem will present on Kurdish women's survival during the Anfal Campaign in Iraq (1987-88). More details here:

Undergraduate Fellows’ Talk: Josephine Burke and Suleen Kareem | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Research Fellows Josephine Burke and Suleen Kareem present their research projects on higher education in prisons and Kurdish women’s experien ...

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Today's read: Did you miss our fifth annual Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium last week? Catch what you missed in The Daily Campus:

Humanities Institute brings Undergraduate Research Symposium to Homer Babbidge Library

The Humanities Institute held their annual Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 10 for the students and faculty of the University of Connecticut.

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Join us Wednesday (4/22) at 4:15pm for our second Undergraduate Fellows' Colloquium. Josephine Burke will present on higher education in prisons in Connecticut and Suleen Kareem will present on Kurdish women's survival during the Anfal Campaign in Iraq (1987-88). More details here:

Undergraduate Fellows’ Talk: Josephine Burke and Suleen Kareem | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Research Fellows Josephine Burke and Suleen Kareem present their research projects on higher education in prisons and Kurdish women’s experien ...

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Today's listen: our last episode in the "What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI?" podcast. In this episode, Michael Lynch (University of Connecticut) presents his paper: "AI, Rights, and Epistemic Agency."

The Oracle of Chatbot with Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch (UConn) delivers his talk, “AI, Rights, and Epistemic Agency” at the What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI? Symposium. October 9, 2025 at the University of Connecticut…

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Introducing the 2026-27 UConn Humanities Institute Fellows! Their projects cover time frames from the prehistoric to the present day and engage topics from reproductive health, to Indigeneity and film, to community organizing.

Announcing the 2026–27 Humanities Institute Fellows | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

UCHI is proud to announce its twenty-fifth class of humanities fellows, with projects that cover time frames from the prehistoric to the present day and eng ...

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Today!! Join us at 4:00pm for our first Undergraduate Fellows' Colloquium. Autumn Scott will present on the tradition of mythological trinities and Bryce Tanner will present his research on rural maternal healthcare challenges in Willimantic, CT. More details here: buff.ly/UYa0Mku

Undergraduate Fellows’ Talk: Autumn Scott and Bryce Turner | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Humanities Research Fellows Autumn Scott (History) and Bryce Turner (Anthropology & Molecular and Cell Biology) present their research pro ...

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Today!! Join us at 12:15pm for a faculty talk by Brendan Kane and Nana Amos on "Communicating across Difference: Dialogue as a Tool for Research and Teaching." Details below:

RESCHEDULED Faculty Talk: Brendan Kane and Nana Amos on Dialogue Across Difference | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Brendan Kane and Nana Amos offer thoughts on what constitutes “structured dialogue,” how it differs from other communicative modes, and how it might be usef ...

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Tomorrow! Join us at 4:00pm for our first Undergraduate Fellows' Colloquium. Autumn Scott will present on the tradition of mythological trinities and Bryce Tanner will present his research on rural maternal healthcare challenges in Willimantic, CT. More details here:

Undergraduate Fellows’ Talk: Autumn Scott and Bryce Turner | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Humanities Research Fellows Autumn Scott (History) and Bryce Turner (Anthropology & Molecular and Cell Biology) present their research pro ...

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In this clip from our episode The Revolution Will be Digitized for the “What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI?” podcast, John Murphy discusses how his students believe that in an AI future there will be nostalgia for human creativity. Click here to watch the full episode: buff.ly/u6WfEal

Today!! Join us at 3:30pm for our second annual Story Slam at the Ballard Museum Black Box Theatre. Six students will perform their unique stories in an intimate show reflecting on what it means to find connection. More details here:

Story Slam | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Six students will perform their personal stories in an intimate show reflecting on issues of social isolation and connection. April 14, 3:30pm.

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Tomorrow! Join us at 3:30pm for our second annual Story Slam at the Ballard Museum Black Box Theatre. Six students will perform their unique stories in an intimate show reflecting on what it means to find connection. More details here:

Story Slam | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Six students will perform their personal stories in an intimate show reflecting on issues of social isolation and connection. April 14, 3:30pm.

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Today's listen: our next episode in the "What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI?" podcast. In this episode, John Murphy (University of Connecticut) presents his paper: "The Coming AI Rights Revolution."

The Revolution Will Be Digitized with John Murphy

John Murphy (UConn) delivers his talk, “The Coming AI Rights Revolution” at the What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI? Symposium. October 9, 2025 at the University of Connecticut Humanities…

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Tomorrow! Join us from 9:00am to 5:30pm for the fifth annual Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium taking place in the UCHI Conference Room. There will be incredible paper presentations, as well as breakfast, lunch and refreshments! Don't miss it!

Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

The Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium (HURS) celebrates the contributions of UConn’s undergraduate students to research in the humanities, social ...

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Join us Wednesday (4/15) at 4:00pm for our first Undergraduate Fellows' Colloquium. Autumn Scott will present on the tradition of mythological trinities and Bryce Tanner will present his research on rural maternal healthcare challenges in Willimantic, CT. More details here:

Undergraduate Fellows’ Talk: Autumn Scott and Bryce Turner | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Humanities Research Fellows Autumn Scott (History) and Bryce Turner (Anthropology & Molecular and Cell Biology) present their research pro ...

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Join us Wednesday (4/15) at 12:15pm for a rescheduled faculty talk by Brendan Kane and Nana Amos on "Communicating across Difference: Dialogue as a Tool for Research and Teaching." Details below:

RESCHEDULED Faculty Talk: Brendan Kane and Nana Amos on Dialogue Across Difference | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Brendan Kane and Nana Amos offer thoughts on what constitutes “structured dialogue,” how it differs from other communicative modes, and how it might be usef ...

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Next week! Join us Tuesday (4/14) at 3:30pm for our second annual Story Slam at the Ballard Museum Black Box Theatre. Six students will perform their unique stories in an intimate show reflecting on what it means to find connection. More details here:

Story Slam | Humanities Institute | University of Connecticut

Six students will perform their personal stories in an intimate show reflecting on issues of social isolation and connection. April 14, 3:30pm.

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In this clip from our episode on Human Rights in an Open-Source World for the “What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI?” podcast, Avijit Ghosh discusses how AI is stretching the definitions of the United States' dated copyright laws. Click here to watch the full episode: buff.ly/tufgxJy

Today's listen: our next episode in the "What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI?" podcast. In this episode, Avijit Ghosh (University of Connecticut) presents his paper: "Our Rights in an AI Infused Society."

Human Rights in an Open-Source World with Avijit Ghosh

Avijit Ghost delivers his talk, “Our Rights in an AI Infused Society,” at the What Are We Talking About When We Talk About AI? Symposium. October 9, 2025 at the University of Connecticut Humanities…

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