21st-century America is increasingly polarized over policing. From yard signs to public protests, from political rhetoric to legislative acts, tension over the role and status of police grips us daily. Why are we so divided over this issue? Are there new approaches that might find broader support? Join us for a dialogue on this most critically important subject in which we will explore the development of policing in our democracy and discuss the present-day landscape of law enforcement, community relations, individual rights, and possible ways forward from our current landscape. Facilitated, small-group conversations will be followed by a Q&A with guest scholars and activists. You are warmly and respectfully encouraged to come speak from your heart about this subject that lies at the shared heart of the "Land of the Free." This event is hosted by Democracy  and Dialogues Initiative (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/democracy-dialogues/), The Social Work & Law Enforcement (SWLE), (https://swleproject.com/) and the CT Collaborative (https://www.ctcollaborativeinfo.org/)

Go through a season of growing hemp with this skill share as you meet up multiple times during the growing season to observe and discuss the processes of seeding, harvesting, and processing hemp for fiber production. If you are looking to add this into your growing operation as a product, or if you already grow it, but haven't grown it with hemp fiber mind, this is the skill share for you. Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/hemp4fiber Meet Ups at Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Griswold Research Center 190 Sheldon Road, Griswold, CT, 06351 Date: Saturday, September 14th Time: 10am-12pm Date: TBD Time: 10am-12pm

Join us in a self-care practice where we'll discuss mindfulness and meditation, the connection to social justice and the importance of your mental health to self-care practice. During the keynote, Rio E. Comaduran '13 MSW will lead us in a short demonstration of sound meditation, utilizing a guided body scan meditation and the use of a variety of instruments to support relaxation. Following the keynote, Akilah Barr, community activist, will lead us into a beginner-friendly, restorative yoga session. Light refreshments, including a smoothie bowl bar and toppings from Playa Bowls West Hartford will be provided, with time for socializing to conclude the program. Please bring your own yoga mat and supplies (blanket and blocks) to participate.

Join us in a self-care practice where we'll discuss mindfulness and meditation, the connection to social justice and the importance of your mental health to self-care practice. During the keynote, Rio E. Comaduran '13 MSW will lead us in a short demonstration of sound meditation, utilizing a guided body scan meditation and the use of a variety of instruments to support relaxation. Following the keynote, Akilah Barr, community activist, will lead us into a beginner-friendly, restorative yoga session. Light refreshments, including a smoothie bowl bar and toppings from Playa Bowls West Hartford will be provided, with time for socializing to conclude the program. Please bring your own yoga mat and supplies (blanket and blocks) to participate.

Join us in a self-care practice where we'll discuss mindfulness and meditation, the connection to social justice and the importance of your mental health to self-care practice. During the keynote, Rio E. Comaduran '13 MSW will lead us in a short demonstration of sound meditation, utilizing a guided body scan meditation and the use of a variety of instruments to support relaxation. Following the keynote, Akilah Barr, community activist, will lead us into a beginner-friendly, restorative yoga session. Light refreshments, including a smoothie bowl bar and toppings from Playa Bowls West Hartford will be provided, with time for socializing to conclude the program. Please bring your own yoga mat and supplies (blanket and blocks) to participate.

Join us in a self-care practice where we'll discuss mindfulness and meditation, the connection to social justice and the importance of your mental health to self-care practice. During the keynote, Rio E. Comaduran '13 MSW will lead us in a short demonstration of sound meditation, utilizing a guided body scan meditation and the use of a variety of instruments to support relaxation. Following the keynote, Akilah Barr, community activist, will lead us into a beginner-friendly, restorative yoga session. Light refreshments, including a smoothie bowl bar and toppings from Playa Bowls West Hartford will be provided, with time for socializing to conclude the program. Please bring your own yoga mat and supplies (blanket and blocks) to participate.