News & Announcements
- Rebecca Puhl and Ryan Watson’s research featured in UConn Today
- Eleanor Fisk and Yuan Zhang receive IBACS Graduate Summer Fellowships
- In Memoriam: Michael Ego, Former Stamford Campus Director
- Rebecca Puhl interviewed by Huffington Post
- Beth Russell and student Kasey Macedo, received a SHARE award
- Laura Mauldin was recently quoted in the NY Times
- Marlene Schwartz’s research featured in UConn Today
- Lisa Eaton and her program of research featured in UConn Today
This video chronicles what students and Osher Lifelong Learning members learned from each other in Dr. Laura Donorfio’s Adulthood & Aging service learning class. The biggest learning, “Age is not a number, but an attitude!”
HDFS 2018 Tenured Faculty & Award Recipients
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) recently acknowledged four HDFS faculty who received tenure this year: Dr. Alaina Brenick, Dr. Linda Halgunseth (both also promoted to Associate Professor), Dr. Marlene Schwartz, and Dr. Rebecca Puhl. CLAS also acknowledge Dr. Laura Donorfio, recipient of the 2018 CLAS Excellence in Teaching Award in Behavioral and Life Sciences.
HDFS Faculty awards:
Faculty Service Award- Alaina Brenick
Faculty Research Award- Lisa Eaton
HDFS Student awards:
Best Conference Presentation- Sumbleen Ali
Best Published Research Paper Award- Emily Simpson
Outstanding Instructor Award- Alex Reid
Congratulations to all of these faculty and students for these accomplishments!
A Message from the Department Head (2018-2019)
Welcome to the Department of Human Development and Family Studies!
Our faculty and students engage in the teaching and study of the development and wellbeing of individuals and families across the lifespan. This focus includes understanding wellbeing of individuals and families; interactions and processes within families; and individuals and families in societal and cultural context. (read more)
Upcoming Events
HDFS Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Storrs CampusOAK 408

SPRING SEMESTER:
March 6th (OAK 408),
April 3rd (PBB129),
May 8th (OAK 408)
Contact Information: eva.lefkowitz@uconn.edu
MoreGrad Recruitment Weekend
Friday, March 1st, 2019
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Storrs CampusFSB

Grad Recruitment Event:
February 28, 2019 thru March 2, 2019- with the majority of the activities occurring on Friday, March 1, 2019.
More info coming soon...
Contact Information: carla.gomez@uconn.edu
MoreHDFS Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Storrs CampusOAK 408

SPRING SEMESTER:
April 3rd (PBB),
May 8th (OAK 408)
Contact Information: eva.lefkowitz@uconn.edu
MoreGrad Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Storrs CampusOAK 408

Contact Information: edna.brown@uconn.edu
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