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Monday, August 12, 2024
- All dayArchaeology Field School for Adults with the Office of State ArchaeologyParticipants will gain hands on experience contributing to an authentic and significant archaeological investigation, working with primary sources at a 17th-century colonial site in South Glastonbury, Connecticut. Days will start at 9am and end at 3pm, with a break for a brown bag lunch. The field school will cover the basics of field methods, paperwork, mapping, data management, and artifact identification. The program is designed to provide a deeper appreciation of the importance of archaeology as a tool for learning about Connecticut's fascinating past. Learning proper archaeological methods will develop the participant's understanding of the ethical aspects of archaeology and the archaeologist's responsibility to preserve the data they retrieve so that it will remain valuable to future researchers. The Archaeological Field School is taught by Connecticut State Archaeologist Dr. Sarah Sportman with support from FOSA, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Connecticut Office of State Archaeology through education, public outreach, partnerships with local communities, financial support, and public assistance. While the program is open to all adults, it may be of special interest to educators who teach history or social sciences in a classroom or museum setting.Space for this program is limited!Registration is open to adults aged 18+ and ends Wednesday August 7, 2024.
- All dayOpen Air 2024 Sculpture ExhibitionThe exhibiting artists are Jenny Carpenter, the CoyWolf Collective, Dan Devine, Walter Early, Johanna Jackson, Cara Lynch, R. Douglass Rice, Sebastian Shames, Margaret Roleke and Martha Willette Lewis. Plan your visit to explore these exciting sculptures and their relationship to the coastal landscape.
- All dayUConn ECE Alumni Survey - HS class of 20231-year out alumni surveys have been emailed to the class of 2023. Surveys were sent to the email address used for registration. Please contact carissa.rutkauskas@uconn.edu (mailto:carissa.rutkauskas@uconn.edu) if you are a UConn ECE alumni from the high school class of 2023 and did not receive an email with the survey link.
- All dayUrology Grand Rounds
- 8:00 AM8h 30mNew Employee Orientation Day TwoUConn Health Day 2 new employee orientation is conducted on Saba. It focuses on comprehensive training for our newest workforce, covering diversity awareness, sexual harassment prevention, and compliance to ensure a respectful and compliant work environment.
- 9:00 AM3hInternational Teaching Assistant OrientationInternational Teaching Assistant Orientation is recommended for newly appointed or prospective international teaching assistants that never taught in the United States. Participation is not mandatory, but it is available to support international students in their transition to the TA role.https://ita.uconn.edu/orientation/ (https://ita.uconn.edu/orientation/)
- 10:00 AM1hEnhancing International Student Success in Your Classroom: The LIONS Framework (Online)Enhancing International Student Success in Your Classroom: The LIONS Framework (Online) Presenter: Xiaochen Liu, CETL-Faculty Development Instructors and staff often face challenges supporting international students due to significant differences between US classrooms and those in students' home countries. Challenges such as language proficiency, interaction, and belonging, can impact teaching effectiveness and hinder students' academic success. This workshop equips instructors and staff with the LIONS framework (Language, Interaction, Openness, Name, and Social) to better support international students. Participants engage in online interactive activities and discussions to understand these unique challenges and develop strategies for an inclusive classroom environment.August 12th, 10:00am-11:00am Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3125 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3125)
- 11:00 AM1hBusiness Career Development Office | Drop-In HoursVirtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu)
- 11:00 AM1hBusiness Career Development Office | Drop-In HoursVirtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu)
- 11:00 AM1hBusiness Career Development Office | Drop-In HoursVirtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu)
- 12:05 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – TRX Circuit (45)For 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 – Yoga Flow (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 PM1h 15mDesigning & facilitating class discussionsDo you find yourself staring down a room of silent students when you pose a question? Or do you want ideas for how to manage the flow of a very active discussion? Are you wondering how to assess class participation in discussions? Come to this teaching talk! Topics of interest to participants may include:The benefits of multi-modality & multimedia for discussions Socratic methods, synthesizing, and connecting the dots Designing your course to activate student voice Using movement, voice, signposting, and wait time Supporting equitable participation Navigating difficult moments Assessing discussion participation Generating engaging questions This is an interactive session. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3103 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3103)
- 2:30 PM1h 15mClass Activities Demo Series (With Opportunity to Practice!) (Online)Class Activities Demo Series (With Opportunity to Practice!) (Online) Presenter: Xiaochen Liu, CETL-Faculty Development In this demo series, you will discover and practice effective teaching strategies to improve students' active learning. You will enjoy different teaching strategies in a creative way with other participants. Each section will take 20 minutes, you can choose the one you are interested in and attend the section. Section 1: Activities for Medium Size Groups: Circle of Voices, Round Robin, Elevator Pitches During this section, you will practice Timed Round Robin: Every participant is given the same amount of time (e.g., 30 seconds) and takes turns to share responses on an open-ended question. Other similar activities for medium size groups are introduced by the lecturer. Section 2: Think-Pair-Share During this section, for a question, participants will have a few minutes to think it over (e.g., 2 minutes) and then turn to a peer for discussion. After a brief discussion (e.g., 5 minutes), you will be asked to share your peer's opinion in front of the class. Section 3: Jigsaw During this section, everyone will be assigned into an "expert group" to discuss a piece of an assignment. After reaching consensus (5 minutes), participants will be rearranged to "jigsaw group" so there's one person from each "expert group" at each "jigsaw group" to explain his or her group's discussion and conclusion (5 minutes) to form a finished project. Section 4: Roles in the Small Group During this section, everyone will be assigned into a group of 3 or 4 with roles - facilitator, notestaker, presenter, or moderator - to discuss a topic (3-5 minutes). After the group presentations, the instructor will debrief with the group performance.August 12th, 2:00pm - 3:15pm Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3123 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3123)
- 3:30 PM30mGroup Fitness Class – Equipment OrientationsFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 4:00 PM30mGroup Fitness Class – Equipment OrientationsFor 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/).
- 4:30 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Yoga FlowFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).