MEDS 6497 Neuroscience Journal Club Presenter: Matthew Frost, Trakhtenberg Lab Course Co-Directors: Paola Bargagna-Mohan: bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu (mailto:bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu)                                     Alice Burghard: burghard@uchc.edu (mailto:burghard@uchc.edu)

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

Departmentmeetingto be held in Wood Hall Basement Lounge. Hybrid option available; contact Ted Burmeister (http://mailto:richard.burmeister@uconn.edu) for the Zoom link.

Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts, and to promote critical thinking skills. Join us as we discuss tips for writing engaging prompts and successfully facilitating asynchronous discussion forums. We will be sharing examples from a number of different disciplines. By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to: * Discuss the benefits of using asynchronous discussion forums. * Discuss strategies for writing engaging prompts. * Identify examples of engaging discussion prompts across disciplines. * Discuss tips for facilitating discussion forums. * Discuss grading of online discussions. Please note: The focus of this webinar is asynchronous online discussions.   Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3195 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3195)

Introduction to Mindfulness SHaW's Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting DROP-IN (no appointment required)