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Dear Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Welcome back! We hope you are settling into the new semester after a successful move-in, the first weeks of classes, and Labor Day weekend. For those of you who are new to UConn as an incoming freshman, new graduate students, or joining us from another institution, we are happy to have you! We hope you are receiving a warm welcome to our campuses and encourage you to take advantage of your time here as a UConn student. We would like to invite all of you to be a part of forming UConn's next strategic plan. Strategic planning is a process that colleges and universities use to set goals, make decisions, and chart a course for their future. Think of it as a roadmap or a long-term game plan that helps the institution grow and improve over time. It's a dynamic and ongoing process that helps universities adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Your engagement is essential to the success of this process. To this end, we are hosting a community forum on the Storrs campus geared specifically for undergraduate and graduate students to share their insights, feedback and aspirations for UConn with University leadership. In-Person Student Forum: Date: September 18th, 2023 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Wilbur Cross North Reading Room RSVP to join! <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprovost.uconn.edu%2Fstrategic-planning%2F&data=05%7C01%7CUCONN_UNDERGRADUATE_STUDENTS-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7Cd72764f7ed30470fd4c108dbafbcba8a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638296997336132613%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cRcMpyKjXulKyYYkWiJYJEYcafcMjkxliwtJ6Z3aJOg%3D&reserved=0> Why Attend? Your Voice Matters: Your insights, ideas, and concerns are essential in shaping our future. Engage with Leadership: Interact with university leaders and share your vision. Pizza and Beverages: Enjoy some delicious pizza and refreshments as you contribute to the discussion. For those unable to attend the in-person forum, we have scheduled three subsequent virtual forums<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprovost.uconn.edu%2Fstrategic-planning%2F&data=05%7C01%7CUCONN_UNDERGRADUATE_STUDENTS-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7Cd72764f7ed30470fd4c108dbafbcba8a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638296997336132613%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cRcMpyKjXulKyYYkWiJYJEYcafcMjkxliwtJ6Z3aJOg%3D&reserved=0> to accommodate your busy schedules and ensure everyone has a chance to participate. We encourage all students to attend at least one of these sessions to make your voices heard. These forums are designed to provide you with the opportunity to have a direct impact on the strategic decisions that will guide our university in the years to come. Thank you for being an essential part of our success moving forward! Sincerely, Anne & Pamir Anne D'Alleva, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamir Alpay, Vice President for Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship