Jonathan Easterbrook Recognized with Staff Spotlight Award

The Staff Council, in conjunction with Human Resources Development, is excited to continue this year’s Staff Spotlight Award. This award recognizes a hard-working, dedicated, and exceptional employee each month.

The July 2020 recipient of the Staff Spotlight Award is Jonathan Easterbrook, Director of Marketing and Communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. He currently works heavily on the editorial side, serving as editor of the recently rebranded UHart magazine, H. In addition to writing, he proofs and edits a wide range of materials to ensure accuracy and consistency with the University’s editorial style guide. Jon also spends time coordinating UNotes and the sending of broadcast email communication to the UHart community.

Jon is no stranger to UHart, as he has been part of the campus community for nearly 40 years—he attended UHart as an undergraduate student from 1983–87, then went on to earn his master’s degree and serve as a graduate administrative intern in the Office of Admission before beginning full-time employment as the Assistant Sports Information Director. He then transitioned to the Office of Marketing and Communication in 1993.

When asked what he enjoys most about working at UHart, Jon said the people. “There has always been a true community feel that exists.” Jon also shared he always try not to take for granted the ongoing cultural opportunities and everyday resources we have working on a University campus (during normal times). “At lunchtime, whether you’re looking to walk, eat, or buy stamps, it’s all right here on campus,” he says.

Along with being the voice behind UHart’s phone system, there are many aspects about Jon colleagues still do not know. He served as the radio voice for University of Hartford women’s basketball for 14 years, highlighted by calling the program’s two milestone wins in the NCAA Tournament over Temple (2006 in Trenton, N.J.) and Syracuse (2008 in Baton Rouge, La.). He is also a trained National Weather Service spotter and weather aficionado who was eyeing a career in meteorology before choosing to opt for journalism and communication.

Please join the Staff Council, Human Resources Development, and entire University community in congratulating Jon on this tremendous recognition. His dedication and hard work to the University of Hartford has impacted many faculty, staff, and students, and we are thrilled to recognize him with the Staff Spotlight Award for July 2020.