Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- All dayA Special Exhibit for Art Connection StudioArt Connection Studio (http://www.artconnectionstudio.org) is a program of Vinfen, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. ACS teaches art skills to participants and helps them use their talents to generate income. We want to highlight their efforts and dedication to empowerment. We also want to draw attention to the great work that UConn does with the same population through our Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
- All dayAnnual Compliance and Ethics TrainingThe University is required to provide all faculty and staff with annual training on:Elements of the University's compliance program University's expectations that all will act in accordance with applicable laws, policies and standards Obligations as a state employee under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics. Developed by the Office of University Compliance, training provides realistic scenarios and examples of how issues of ethics and compliance may arise in your work as a state employee. You can complete your training in one of two ways: Attend a live virtual session. Register for a Live Session on March 13, (https://compliance.uconn.edu/live-virtual-annual-compliance-and-ethics-training/)April 18, or May 15. (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001W4Wf-50Bu4D3p4e7l5aHq4GnUDjcRjdMRbQPoLu2O5pY0UkAZ0Lkmy3oAtIr75IbnZzL4DkUf1yc6MGn2lpiEnuwEbXvufsTrgYPtujkmAxp2XnRkQ1z8vQ1x4Iqg9W-gApy3zG9tWaPkbwYcJrBLjeGS2HXVbjoY0gA_k0rRDu9q1jQjnUegRayWKbBxfI1mwclUNT7e-P877c8jvQsbkW9Rv0Mm-km%26c%3DPRBnrXdkPzZYvHa8JUIdLI9kKYTID5ANlpvfr21sMI54j7OpXdh4Tw%3D%3D%26ch%3DTaB7hP9j_VwJfuObC4kzxP8v8ZVCLbsd8KDNMZ1qrQrmFT4-u2eCOg%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Calexa.biron%40uconn.edu%7C8f8c2a5b5f60464f993c08dc1dae304e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638417881206896123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h%2FHY7bLITDScOxaC4qiRAupySyhF5Ff0v9g1lKb2cFo%3D&reserved=0) Estimated Time: 90 minutes Location: Online via Webex Registration is required. Employees should register for live sessions as early as possible, because sessions will be limited. If you register for a live Webex session, you do not need to complete the online training course. Complete online training on your own schedule by May 31, 2024. Access the Online Training (http://hr.uconn.edu/learningatwork) *Special payroll employees are not required to complete compliance training unless mandated by their Department Head.
- All dayArt Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery (North Side of the Food Court)Exhibits featuring painter Catie Lewis and photographer Mallorie Ostrowitz
- All dayHealth Enhancement Program (HEP) Status CheckView Your HEP Status in Your Portal*Does your status bar say 100%? If so, great! If not, which requirements are missing the green check mark? *See below for a sample of what you may see. Any requirement without a green check must be completed by Dec. 31, 2024, to avoid the HEP penalty. Schedule and complete appointments as soon as possible to avoid the late-year rush!
- All dayNew England Statistics SymposiumThe symposium has been bringing together statisticians from all over New England and beyond to a central location to share research, discuss emerging issues in the field, and network with colleagues since it was first started at UConn in 1987. Please visit the event's homepage for this information at https://symposium.nestat.org/ (https://symposium.nestat.org/)
- All dayUConn Baseball vs Xavier UniversityView Baseball's full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/baseball/schedule)
- 6:30 AM1hEnd-of-Year Trivia & Cheers at World of BeerCalling all first generation medical and dental students to celebrate the end of the school year with a game of trivia at World of Beer in Hartford
- 8:30 AM5h 30mUConn Early College Experience New Instructor Orientation
- 9:30 AM1h 30mDissertation Proposal, Sandip RoyMarketing Department Seminar Series (https://marketing.business.uconn.edu/research/seminar-series/)Name: Sandip Roy (https://www.business.uconn.edu/person/sandip-roy/) Institution: University of Connecticut Topic: Dissertation Proposal – Two Essays on The Effect of Political Ideology on Consumer Decision-Making
- 10:00 AM1hCareer Competencies: Articulating Transferable Skills through the CurriculumFostering a dynamic learning environment that bridges academic knowledge with real-world skill development is essential for a student's success post-graduation. This presentation will showcase the importance of NACE Career Competencies and provide innovative strategies and resources for highlighting and elevating competency development within the curriculum. Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3043 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3043)
- 12:00 PM1hGastroenterology/Hepatology Grand RoundsGI Grand Rounds conferences take place weekly on Wednesdays at noon via Webex. Please contact Amy Pallotti to be added to detailed conference announcement emails.
- 12:00 PM1h 30mNeuroscience RIP Talk - CaroResearch in Progress Talk "The Molecular Role of C1QL3 and its Binding Partners in Synaptic Regulation." Presenter: Keaven Caro, Martinelli Lab
- 12:05 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Barre PilatesFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 12:05 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Turf Training (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 1:00 PM1hDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of (Kevin Agnello)Field of Study: Educational Psychology. Title: Investigating the Reliability of Gender Achievement Gaps in Standardized Testing.
- 1:00 PM1hDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of (Kevin Agnello)Field of Study: Educational Psychology. Title: Investigating the Reliability of Gender Achievement Gaps in Standardized Testing.
- 1:15 PM1h 30mTowards Plant- Based PlasticsThis talk, tailored for general audiences, briefly introduces the chemistry behind plastics, discusses approaches for making protein- based plastics, and presents recent research on plant- derived proteins for making plastics. Presented by Chilalla Kumar, Chemistry Dept., UConn
- 4:30 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – 50/50For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 4:30 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – SpinFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).