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School of Thought

By Susan Herbst

President Susan Herbst shares her personal perspectives and commentary on the University of Connecticut — from brief reflections on her day-to-day experiences at the University to her views on assorted news and events related to the institution and academic world.

A Culture of Civility, in Good Times and Bad

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Susan Herbst
Students on university campuses ought to feel safe in expressing themselves. This should go without saying – but I want to take the opportunity to say it nonetheless. I’ve spoken and written many times, in numerous venues, about the value of civility and respectful dialogue. Such principles have essentially stood at the center of my… continue reading
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A Celebration for Faculty and Staff

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Susan Herbst
I can hardly believe it myself, but the end of the semester is quickly approaching! With the holidays on their way, and the added promise of snow in the coming months, I’m thrilled to be here for my first wintertime at UConn. That said, I would like to invite our faculty and staff to join… continue reading
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Launching UConn Reads

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Susan Herbst
Reading novels is one of those pastimes I’ve always adored. Books have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and reading is something I still try to make time for each night. If I were granted an extra hour every day, I would undoubtedly choose to spend it reading…. continue reading
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Trick-or-Treating – Despite the Snow

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Susan Herbst
My favorite season of the year, hands down, is fall. Perhaps it’s a result of my ancestry. After all, Herbst – my last name – translates as “autumn” in German. I don’t know if it’s coincidence, but growing up in New York state, I always loved the cool air and the changing leaves. When I… continue reading
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A Fantastic First Night

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Susan Herbst
Basketball season is here! This past Friday, I had a terrific opportunity to celebrate with the UConn Huskies Men’s and Women’s basketball teams and a crowd of UConn’s enthusiastic fans – including our students, plus families and fans coming from across Connecticut – to commemorate the start of this year’s basketball season with First Night… continue reading
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How UConn Can Contribute to Connecticut

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Susan Herbst
In these tough times, many universities have stopped dreaming. UConn, fortunately, is not one of them. Our campus, with the support of the state of Connecticut, continues to undergo a tremendous long-term transformation. Our faculty members, who include some of the top experts in a wide range of disciplines on the national as well as… continue reading
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Stories Worth Watching

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Susan Herbst
I’m new to the blogosphere, and I’m still learning my way around this particular corner of the digital world. So from week to week, I’ve made it a point to check out my fellow comrades who are also blogging on UConn Today. In doing so, I came across a blog produced by one of our… continue reading
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A First-Rate Learning Space

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Susan Herbst
If you haven’t recently set foot in or around the center of our Storrs campus, you may not have yet seen the inside of the newest building here on campus – a truly stunning facility that we were excited to open in time for the beginning of this academic year and the very first building… continue reading
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The Climate Is in Your Head

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Susan Herbst
On occasion, I contribute to higher education news website Inside Higher Ed about some of the subjects about which I’m most passionate – civility, public opinion, and politics among them. It struck me that my blog would also be an ideal place to share some of my own perspectives on topics like these, particularly since,… continue reading
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Great Start to the Season

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Susan Herbst
Congratulations, Huskies! This past Saturday, I had the chance to attend my first UConn Huskies football game at Rentschler Field. What a thrill it was for me to celebrate such a big win on opening day alongside fellow UConn fans. The Labor Day weekend weather cooperated perfectly, too, just days after the disruption caused by… continue reading
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