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

Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Milda Stanislauskas Title: "Mechanical Regulation of Focal Adhesion Kinase" Major Advisor: Dr. Yi Wu Location: Cell & Genome Sciences Building, Edmund & Arlene Grossman Auditorium, R1210, 400 Farmington Ave. Via Webex: https://uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=m9805b829e2d0616366ac6bee068ad042 (https://uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=m9805b829e2d0616366ac6bee068ad042) Meeting Number: 2870 003 0074 Meeting Password: PublicDefense

Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Milda Stanislauskas Title: "Investigating mechanical signaling in cells through live cell imaging of genetically encoded tension sensors" Major Advisor: Dr. Yi Wu Location: Cell & Genome Sciences Building, Edmund & Arlene Grossman Auditorium, R1210, 400 Farmington Ave. Via Webex: https://uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=m9805b829e2d0616366ac6bee068ad042 (https://uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=m9805b829e2d0616366ac6bee068ad042) Meeting Number: 2870 003 0074 Meeting Password: PublicDefense

Let's Talk: Mental Health Office HoursWhat is it? The Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. Services are free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis and are about 15-20 minutes. More info like dates, time and location can be found below. Clinicians provide support, coaching, and connect students to other campus resources as needed. Although therapists provide this service, it is not a substitute for formal counseling. The Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours program is also not suited to treat mental health emergencies; students who are experiencing a mental health crisis should see Crisis Support or Immediate Support Resources.Who is it for? 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/). How is this program beneficial? Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours creates space for students to seek immediate support for non-crisis concerns. By doing so, we support students in need before they reach the level of crisis. Furthermore, Let's Talk contributes to our social justice mission by reducing barriers to mental health services for student populations who are less likely to seek formal mental health treatment. Provider:Fumi Sowah, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/olufumilayo-sowah/)

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting students' sexual health and wellness throughout the summer. No appointment is necessary.Please note: The office will be closed on Tuesday, June 10.

Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback. Provider: Carlos Gonzalez-Martinez, LCSW

Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Spring 2025 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

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

As you consider the Flex MBA at UConn, it is extremely important that you make an informed choice, and attending a virtual infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The Flex MBA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program and hear from admissions representatives.Register for this Flex MBA Infosession (https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/flex-virtual-250708)

$20 certification fee for volunteers and $40 certification fee for youth. Participants must complete a 4-hour training prior to in-person class. Sessions are from 6pm-9pm. Register at this link:s.uconn.edu/4-hcpr.

$20 certification fee for volunteers and $40 certification fee for youth. Participants must complete a 4-hour training prior to in-person class. Sessions are from 6pm-9pm. Register at this link:s.uconn.edu/4-hcpr.

The 2025 Training Institutes, Building a World Where Young People Thrive, brings together practitioners, policymakers, researchers and evaluators, administrators and managers, peer support partners, Medicaid specialists, managed care experts, family and youth leaders, and educators in health and human services.

Art exhibit highlighting creative the creative talent of UConn Health Employees from across the organization.

"Expressions in Multimedia" by Martha G. Trask "Secondary Effects" by Jeff Ostergren Join us for a reception Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery. (north side of the food court)Martha G. Trask is an expressive mixed media artist who happens to work in our library.Jeff Ostergren infuses his paint with actual medications to tell stories about the intertwined histories of pharmaceuticals and color.

The exhibiting artists are Marsha Borden, Helena Chastel, Kathryn Frund, Phoebe Godfrey, Hugh MacDonald, Bob Pavlik, Dan Potter, and R. Douglass Rice. Open Air 2025 is open daily and will remain on view through October 6, 2025. June 19, 2025 iis the last day to visit indoor art exhibitions. Exhibitions inside the AVS Gallery will resume on September 11, 2025

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

As you consider a Graduate Program in Financial Technology (FinTech) at UConn, it is extremely important that you can make an informed choice. Attending a virtual information session is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The FinTech Virtual Information Sessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about all of our Graduate FinTech Program offerings and hear from admissions representatives who can answer your questions about pursuing this degree.

ANSC PhD Defense: Trushenkumar ShahDate: 07/9/2025Time: 11:00 AMLocation: HybridIf you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Dr. Abhinav Upadhyay at 860-486-6585 orabhinav.upadhyay@uconn.edu (mailto:abhinav.upadhyay@uconn.edu)at least 5 days in advance of the seminar

Title: Patterns and Processes of Community Structure in Hummingbird Flower Mites Doctoral Field of Study: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

GI Grand Rounds conferences take place weekly on Wednesdays at noon via Webex. Please contact Amy Pallotti to be added to detailed conference announcement emails.