Are you an undergraduate student with an idea for a research or creative project but not sure how to get it funded? Join us to learn about programs at UConn and beyond that can fund your ideas.

Interested in doing research over the summer but don't know where to start? Join us in this workshop to learn about how to find summer research opportunities and UConn and beyond.

3-6:30PMAt The BeaneryThe Beanery Café will be open for drinks and snacks 4:30-7PMIn the Galleries:Visit with cute pet Therapy Dogs Millie and Grant Live DJ with WHUS Craft: Decorate a frame for your polaroid portrait *Feel free to come dressed as your favorite pop star for your portrait! Pick up an art sticker Do a fun scavenger hunt in the galleries with friends20% off in the Museum Store all day

The Rainbow Center (RC) will present the current best practices to support LGBTQIA+ students in higher education settings. Topics discussed include SOGI(E) definitions, pronoun usage, chosen names and supporting research. The RC will also give an overview of current Gender Inclusive Initiatives. Participants will have a chance to engage in discussion and ask questions. The Graduate School will share information on pronoun visibility in GradSlate, how to use this information in relation to admissions and recruitment, and best practices for admission/welcome letters.FACILITATORS:Kelsey O'Neil, Director, Rainbow CenterIan Shick, Assistant Director, Rainbow CenterMeg Buckley, Director of Graduate Admissions, The GraduateSchoolLisa Pane, Director of CRM & Data Management, 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/636957bead4b66cb6fe9611e/run) to receive a Webex link for this event.

Interested in doing research over the summer but don't know where to start? Join us in this workshop to learn about how to find summer research opportunities and UConn and beyond.