The University of Saint Joseph is Hosting a Pre-College Summer Program
USJ will be holding a free, 4-week summer program to help college bound, class of 2021 students prepare themselves for college. For more information and to register click here.
Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival Returns
Grammy-Nominated Rapper D Smoke is headlining the year's event running April 9th through 11th. Performers, activists & scholars from across the world will also be featured. Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies Daniela Gomes with present her lecture "How Hip Hop & Activism Made an Afro-Brazilian Scholar." Follow this link to register. Find more on Trinity's International Festival of Hip Hop Facebook page.
Civil Rights Film Series at USJ Autorino Center for the Arts
The University of Saint Joseph presents a three-part Civil Rights Film Series, curated by Dr. Pablo Correa, Dr. Anthony De Jesús, and Steven Raider-Ginsburg. The film series is virtual, consisting of the film and post-film panel discussion with the filmmaker and additional panelists. The film series runs on Thursdays, April 8, April 15 and April 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free of charge and can be obtained online at autorino.usj.edu
Samba Fest Returns to Trinity College
Trinity College's annual Samba Fest returns with a month-long series of virtual performances. Latin Grammy and Grammy award winning group Meninos Minas by Vini Brown (pictured above) will perform April 20th. Follow this link for the full calendar.
Goodwin University to Host Blood Drive
On April 16, from 11am to 4pm the American Red Cross will be in the River Room at Goodwin University, 195 Riverside Drive for a much needed blood drive. To schedule an appointment and access COVID-19 information visit www.redcrossblood.org (access code (GOODWIN), Questions? Amanda Campbell at
Summer Classes at Hartford Seminary
Registration is open for summer classes. View the lineup, which runs online from May 25 to June 30. Click here.
Charlene Russell-Tucker named Acting Commissioner of the CT State Dept of Education
Charlene Russell-Tucker, USJ alumna and Women’s Leadership Center Steering Council member, comes to this position with more than 20 years of experience, most recently serving as Deputy Commissioner of the state agency, here she focused on educational supports and wellness priorities. USJ President Rhona Free shared, “The University is proud that Charlene Russell-Tucker is both a graduate and a member of our Women’s Leadership Center Steering Council. She models the leadership and commitment to service that we hope to inspire in all of our students.” Please join the Consortium in congratulating Charlene on this tremendous accomplishment and wishing her well in this new role. Read Governor Lamont's officical announce here.
Educator, Antiwar Activist Dr. Joseph Duffey dies at 88.
Dr. Joseph Duffey, who attended and taught at Hartford Seminary and launched a legendary antiwar Senate campaign in the early 1970s, has passed away at 88.
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University of Hartford Celebrates Women's History Month
University of Hartford virtual programing theme for their month long celebration is Celebrating Faces of Strength, Faces of Courage, and Faces of Resilience. More here. Events here.
"I Have a Dream" Online via Zoom Webinar
What is the dream we envision as we move forward? A discussion with Bishop Dr. Benjamin Watts and Dr. Miriam Therese Winter. learn more and register
Hartford Seminary Presents "Black Lives Matter & the Black Church"
Join Eric Thomas in a conversation on the role of the Black Church in the BLM movement. register here
Urban League of Greater Hartford Honors Trinity President Berger-Sweeney
Recently named a Trailblazer, Trinity College President Joanne Berger-Sweeney was honored
as part of the organization's 56th Equal Opportunity Day Celebration. read more & view other honorees
Photo: Chuck Coursey, Courseyco.com
USJ Pharmacy Students Help Distribute Covid-Vaccines
Nearly 200 vaccinated on opening day at Dunkin' Donuts Park. watch the video
Goodwin University's Celebration Local Black Talent Series:
Small Black Owned Business Feature: Jamier Adams Photography. read more...
From College to Operating Room Nurse, A Scholarship Program at the University of Saint Joseph made a critical difference
Elizabelth Santic is a Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse at Hartford Hospital. A gift helped put her there. read more...
Three New Degree Programs Will Launch in Fall 2021
Reinvention is a hallmark of Hartford Seminary, so it’s no surprise that this institution founded in the early 19th century has once again embarked on a quest to redefine its future. read more...
Hartford Seminary has created a completely online summer schedule
CCSU Student Center Recognized as one of the Country’s Best
https://www2.ccsu.edu/news/story/4038
Trinity College to Host 2020 NESCAC Future Leaders Forum
https://www.nescac.com/futureleaders/2019-20/index
Hartford Seminary's President Joel Lohr on Additional Work to be done on anti-Semitism
Migrant Children’s Rights to Health and Rehabilitation
CPTV Post Production Editor Speaks at USJ
https://www.usj.edu/home-featured/cptv-post-production-editor-speaks-at-usj/
University of Hartford President Woodward Eyes $90M Campus Face-lift to Boost University’s Profile