Central Asia, one of earth's last great geological frontier regions, is vast–Connecticut could fit inside Mongolia109 times! The speaker focuses on key scientific discoveries made during 20 research expeditions to Mongolia and western China. The talk for a general audience includes beautiful photos of natural scenery, nomadic people and native wildlife.

Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team (https://studentcareteam.uconn.edu/). This session is held by Ashley Smith, M.A. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)

Luisa Neubauer (https://www.instagram.com/luisaneubauer/?hl=en) is a youth climate justice activist and lead organizer of the German "Fridays for Future" climate movement. In 2022 TIME Magazine included her among the "100Next" leaders. In "Neubauer vs. Germany" she and others won a landmark constitutional court ruling against the German government in 2021, forcing the government to improve its climate law, and are once again using the legal system to compel change in 2024. She has published three best-selling books on the climate crisis. One of them is available in English: Beginning to End the Climate Crisis. A History of Our Future (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__brandeisuniversitypress.com_title_beginning-2Dto-2Dend-2Dthe-2Dclimate-2Dcrisis-2Da-2Dhistory-2Dof-2Dour-2Dfuture_&d=DwMFaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=4UboElJ6mjkFfPVfE_0T8A&m=02Bd-jPD7r9eJTNvKRfCxf7fnKvV4PUQXcp9UehhIaQdNn2ww8nR77bRgQ_F_ODd&s=pxjzVJTD1ln12UfQb7xTRQ-fhZKm6qKXLprjkWgM0wk&e=), published by Brandeis University Press in 2023. Her TED Talks (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ted.com_speakers_luisa-5Fneubauer&d=DwMFaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=4UboElJ6mjkFfPVfE_0T8A&m=02Bd-jPD7r9eJTNvKRfCxf7fnKvV4PUQXcp9UehhIaQdNn2ww8nR77bRgQ_F_ODd&s=zwlcwnPRfihfIhVlXup_-mVdGwBb2bEsD4FpvBBEFys&e=) on climate action have been watched more than 4 million times. Neubauer is the host of the award-winning Podcast "1,5 Degrees." She is currently completing a Master's degree in Geography and is a visiting research scholar at the Center for German and European Studies at Brandeis University this fall.This event is sponsored by the Connecticut/Baden-Württemberg Human Rights Research Consortium (https://hrrc.bwgermany.uconn.edu/), in collaboration with The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/about/about-hri/) and UConn German Studies (https://languages.uconn.edu/german/).      _

Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4705 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 11:00am-4:00pm                                                                                    Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm                                                                              Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm                                                                                  Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm                                                                                        Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts 

Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4705 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker,  (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/)   For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.