Monthly Newsletter-January | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Dear Colleagues,

At this time of year, we are bombarded with cliches about "change." The concept of new year's resolutions encourage us to use this moment to update and upgrade, to set goals, and to launch new versions of ourselves. But over the holidays, as I reflected on our College and the phenomenal team of staff, faculty, students, alumni, and partners within the CAHNR community, I realized that we are already exceptional just the way we are. If we keep doing what we're doing - working together to continue moving forward - I know 2025 will be another great year for CAHNR.

As always, thanks for all you do.

Best,

Indrajeet Chaubey
Dean and Director

Established by the CAHNR Staff Advisory Council (SAC), the Hallmark Husky program offers a method to acknowledge staff achievements with the broader college community. This recognition celebrates staff for exceptional efforts, whether through consistently high performance or exceeding expectations, celebrating excellence independent of performance evaluations. There is one recognition per month through the academic year; activities during completed June-May of the academic year are eligible. Activities conducted during the summer months will be considered in the Fall.

Learn more at the CAHNR Faculty & Staff Resource page.

Amy Salai has been recognized as the Hallmark Husky for her outstanding contributions to the Office of Academic Programs, consistently going above and beyond to support daily operations. In addition to her responsibilities, Amy took on the duties of the vacant position while also chairing the search for a new hire. Her innovative efforts, including implementing new software to streamline the scholarship process and transitioning office forms to online platforms, have a meaningful and lasting impact. Beyond these accomplishments, Amy is a key contributor to the team, consistently demonstrating dedication, kindness, and a collaborative spirit.

Congratulations, Amy! Thank you for your hard work!

This holiday season, UConn Health collected gift donations for teenagers (13+). They partnered with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF), who rarely receive donations for teens. The Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science participated in the gift drive after it was posted in the UConn Daily Digest. They were the only department to participate from UConn Storrs. They had huge success collecting donations from undergrad students, grad students, staff, and faculty. Way to go, Patho!