- May 201:00 PMDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of (Saki Rezwana)Title: Adapting to Automation: Changes in Pedestrian Behavior in Response to Autonomous Vehicles. Field of Study: Transportation Engineering. Brief Description: This research analyzes pedestrian psychology while crossing the road in the presence of autonomous vehicles. The experiment was conducted in a virtual reality-based environment.
- May 201:00 PMGroup 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/).
- May 202:00 PMDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Gino VillarrealSilvestre Revueltas: Shaping Mexican Cultural Identity through Music Doctor of Musical Arts This paper thoroughtly analyzes Silvestre Revueltas' chamber works, Ocho por Radio and Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, to demonstrate his portrayal of nationalism through music. It presents how Silvestre Revueltas' musical style, motivated by political, philosophical, and social events of the early twentieth century, mirrors the rich complexity of an emerging Mexican culture, as it tried to claim a place in the modern world.
- May 204:30 PMGroup Fitness Class – SpinFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- May 204:30 PMGroup Fitness Class – Spring 2024 - Hybrid Fitness Training - Summer Session 1 (Mon/Wed 4:30pm) w/ ErinFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- May 205:00 PMClass of '26: Spring Recruiting ReceptionThe Center for Career Development will host a reception for employers and students participating in our July and September private sector recruiting. RSVP on Symplicity.
- May 205:00 PMSpring Recruiting ReceptionPresented by the Center for Career Development
- May 205:30 PMUConn Orthopaedic Surgery Journal ClubSpeakers: Joel Ferreira, MD, Craig Rodner, MD, Robert Arciero, MD, Adam Lindsay, MD and Lauren Geaney, MD Date: May 20, 2024 Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Location: Live virtual WEBEX: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/meet/mambrosio Target Audience: Faculty, staff, and trainees at the UConn Health Center Title: • Joel Ferreira & Craig Rodner: Biological Versus Nonbiological Reconstruction of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint: A Retrospective Study • Robert Arciero: Impact of Lateral Extra-Articular Procedure Augmentation on Rerupture Risk and Tegner Activity Scale Outcomes in Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament - A Matched Comparative Study with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up • Adam Lindsay & Lauren Geaney: Residents and Fellows of US Medical Residencies and Fellowships Strongly Prefer In-Person to Virtual Conference Format - A Cross-sectional Survey
- May 206:00 PMLand Use Commissioner Basic Training for ZBA Members - VirtualTopics covered: -Commissioner Conduct -Conflicts -Bias and Pre-determination -Ex-parte Communications -Freedom of Information (FOI) -How to deal with applicants' and public testimony; Statutory standards for variances, including hardship; Differences among ZBA functions: variances, appeals, and other possible matters General Commissioner training hours: 2 Fair & Affordable Housing training hours: 0 Cost: Free - Registration deadline May 19, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. If you would like to order the book "What's Legally Required" 8th Edition by Michael A. Zizka in advance of the meeting, please visit s.uconn.edu/zizkabook. The cost is $35 plus shipping. Contact: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR, renata.bertotti@uconn.edu, (860) 345-5210
- May 21All 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.
- May 21All dayArt Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery (North Side of the Food Court)Exhibits featuring painter Catie Lewis and photographer Mallorie Ostrowitz
- May 21All 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
- May 21All dayCollege Benefits Group New Hire Open EnrollmentMetropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) and The Hartford Life Insurance Company have authorized College Benefits Group, LLC, to hold a special new UConn employee open enrollment April 1 through May 31, 2024, for guaranteed-issue MetLife Group Universal Life insurance and The Hartford disability insurance. If you are an employee who was hired at UConn anytime between January 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024, you are eligible to enroll in Group Universal Life insurance, up to three times your annual salary guaranteed issue, without any health questions or medical background checks. You will also have an opportunity to enroll in a Hartford disability insurance plan based on your state retirement plan, bargaining unit, and UConn title. Starting April 1, 2024, until May 31, 2024, you can enroll in the MetLife online portal for Group Universal Life insurance, and or, fill out an application for The Hartford disability plan. You can find both online applications at www.collegebenefitsgroup.com (http://www.collegebenefitsgroup.com/) only from April 1 to May 31, 2024.
- May 21All 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!
- May 21All 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/)
- May 218:00 AM2024 Summer OrientationAll incoming UConn students (both transfer and first-year) are required to attend one of our On-campus New Student Orientation sessions. These sessions give incoming students the opportunity to learn more about our campus resources, to meet other incoming students, to consult with an Academic Advisor, and to create their upcoming semester class schedule.
- May 218:30 AMMolecular Biology and Biophysics Retreat: Hill-Stead MuseumMolecular Biology and Biophysics Retreat
- May 219:00 AMGroup Fitness Class – Spin (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- May 2110:00 AMGroup 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/).
- May 2110:00 AMWeekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)No registration needed! Just "stop by" with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs (https://grad.business.uconn.edu/STEM/).Join the event (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82256468295)
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