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)

Dear UConn Hartford faculty members, As noted in earlier campus messaging, we have been asked by central administration to develop and implement a campus strategic plan. I am excited to use this opportunity to build on the already excellent work we are doing for our students and community. We invite you to join with the Strategic Planning Committee to discuss objectives, metrics & initiatives as we move along in the planning process:  Campus Strategic Planning | Faculty Forum Monday, September 23rd 2:00 p.m. to ~3:30 p.m. In-Person: HTB 216 Remote: Teams   We look forward to further discussions with you on this important endeavor. In community,   Mark   Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, PhD Dean and Chief Administrative Officer UConn HartfordProfessor of History and Latinx Studies (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmark-velazquez.scholar.uconn.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccmb02014%40ad.uconn.edu%7C1d40aeefedb34eced17008dcd3658fdd%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638617680382369244%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XcjZ2cXgNKxwWfeYbQHD1873Pt1Oz5%2B8eY7YUYii64U%3D&reserved=0)

Title: Novel Mechanisms of Chronic Kidney Diseases Field of Study: Biomedical Science Ph.D. Program

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

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 Fumi Sowah, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/olufumilayo-sowah/)

We will have many water balloon games outside in the courtyard for students to enjoy!