Difficult conversations are just that: difficult. But they are a healthy, normal part of our relationships with others, including faculty advisors and colleagues. Having difficult conversations with faculty advisors and directors of graduate programs can be intimidating and overwhelming, particularly for new graduate students. Whether it is asking for feedback or discussing a conflict, the tendency can be to avoid the issue or possibly overact in a conversation. We will unpack why we sometimes avoid challenging conversations; discuss why they cause so much stress and anxiety; and identify strategies that will reduce stress and increase success in these conversations. While this session will be particularly relevant to communicating with faculty advisors, the challenges and strategies discussed will be applicable to multiple types of relationships. This interactive session is open to all graduate students and postdocs. ​FACILITATORS:Cinnamon Adams, Assistant Ombuds, Ombuds OfficeKimberly Curry, Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Support, The GraduateSchoolSee more about all Timely Topics offered by The Graduate School. (https://grad.uconn.edu/timely-topics/) Please register (https://uconn.kualibuild.com/app/6669c239e126cf013bb99773/run) to receive a Webex link for this event. 

On Wednesday, 9/18/24, Dr. Rene Barro-Soria will be here at UConn for our seminar series from University of Miami. His talk will be titled "The KCNQ2 Channel Opens with a Minimum of One Voltage Sensor Activation"

I will begin by explaining what period integrals are in the case of classical modular forms, especially why the convergence of such integrals is more subtle when the modular form is not a cusp form. To deal with delicate period integrals, they are "regularized". We'll see how to express regularized period integrals in terms of intertwining periods. Regularized period integrals have been defined in much greater generality, but I will discuss the general background and my results in the classical case in order to keep the setting simple.

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down a student's computer when used for administering a test through HuskyCT. Monitor is an additional feature that uses a student's webcam to record them taking their test, which provides a means to review the student's testing environment. When taking a test using LockDown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is submitted for grading, and Monitor creates a video record of the time they spent taking the test. This session will cover the use of LockDown Browser and Monitor for tests, quizzes, and exams in your course, including recommended settings and best practices. 09/18/2024 11:30am - 12:30pm Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3168 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3168)

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

ASG will promote the Cultural Festival, encouraging people to sign up and participate in the event on November 20th. We will also have another table for the Cultural Parade.