Want to get ahead, stay ahead, and feel in control? We've got your back! Meet with a Peer Leader for a one-on-one academic consultation to: Create a personalized semester plan; map out major deadlines and exams; build a weekly study routine that works for you; learn tips to stay focused, balanced, and motivated.

Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines. This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary. 

College is hard! Stress is normal and to be expected. This interactive program helps students learn some coping skills by learning about and practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques. Session is lead by SHaW Mental Health. Space is limited, so please register here: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=9794&rc=9333147340

Learn how to make real-world impact with your innovations by turning them into products/services that create value in the market ​Take your novel ideas to the next level by understanding how your research discovery or innovation can create value for potential customers. Learn about the people who could benefit from the commercialization of your technology and deepen your connections to the market ecosystem. Develop your skills for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization through experiential learning. For scientific researchers, innovators, and tech-entrepreneurs, I-Corps has become the standard for commercializing research discoveries and technological innovations across the country! ​Accelerate UConn (https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/accelerate-uconn/) is UConn's NSF I-Corps Program which provides specialized training and stipends of up to $1,500 to teams interested in exploring the commercial viability of their ideas for products and businesses that are based on their own inventions, University intellectual property, or any STEM-related technology. ​In this one hour, virtual info session, you'll hear from the Lead Instructor and Program Manager about the application process, teaching methodology and layout of the program. Learn if your technology is a good fit, and about potential commercialization pipelines. Each member of your team that is attending should RSVP individually. ​Who Should Attend: ​Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and/or undergraduates who are developing a scientific or technical discovery at any institution in the Northeast. ​Student innovators with an idea for a STEM-based innovation wanting to take the idea beyond the classroom into the market ​Innovators from across the Northeast region looking to commercialize their technology ​Startups founders in the region with a technology-based innovation looking to explore its commercial potential ​Benefits of the I-Corps Program: ​TRAINING: Four sessions introduce the I-Corps Lean LaunchPad approach to evaluating technologies through customer-discovery research, focused on identifying the technology's potential for development in a startup or other venture. ​FUNDING: Stipends of up to $1,500 are provided to each team and can be used to fund customer-discovery expenses such as travel to conferences & trade shows, patient advocacy groups, and LinkedIn Premium ​RESOURCES: Teams will receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators. Teams may also access other programs offered by Hub-affiliated institutions. ​FOLLOW-ON OPPORTUNITIES: Upon completion, teams are eligible for the national NSF I-Corps Teams program which provides an intensive 7-week training course and a $50,000 grant. Please register here to attend: https://lu.ma/w24fg7nf (https://lu.ma/w24fg7nf) To learn more about the program or apply visit https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/accelerate-uconn/ (https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/accelerate-uconn/) If you have any questions, please contact Alycia Chrosniak, alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu (mailto:alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu) 

Audience: faculty; anyone involved in program or Common Curriculum assessment activities Level: Introductory Learning objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Differentiate between course, program, and common curriculum learning objectives. 2. Explain the importance of alignment between course learning objectives and program and/or common curriculum learning objectives. 3. List best practices for course to program or common curriculum alignment. Description: This session will help participants align course objectives to program or common curriculum learning objectives. Participants will learn how to ensure their course learning objectives are meaningfully connected to both broader curricular goals and course assignments. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3580 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3580)

The Holster Scholars Program (https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars) is a selective enrichment opportunity available only to first-year Honors students. The program supports a select number of students who wish to complete independent research, design, or creative projects in the summer following their first year at UConn.First-year Honors students are invited to join us in Webex for an introduction to the program followed by a Q&A. The session will be led by Dr. Vin Moscardelli (mailto:vin.moscardelli@uconn.edu), Director of the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (https://onsf.uconn.edu) and Coordinator of the Holster Scholars Program.   LOCATION: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/onsf (https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/onsf)   To learn more about the program and for information on future information sessions, visit us on the web at https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars (https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars).

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 Fall 2025 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

Drop in at the Law Library Lab anytime during this hour to get any and all Bluebook and sourcing questions answered.This session is hosted by Tanya Johnson.

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) are noted for developing critical, creative thinking skills that lead to increased visual literacy for students across all fields of study. It has a long tradition in medical and museum education, but has seen increasing use in college courses for good reasons: VTS is implementing collaborative, student-centered teaching that improves critical thinking skills and fosters inclusive community-building dialogue through facilitated discussions of visual objects. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3642 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3642)

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/). This session is held by Ashley Smith, Psy.D (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)

Farming is not, and has never been, without risk. Several types of risk include weather, pests, financial and market challenges, labor/human resources, production, and legal risks. However, there are many methods and tools available for farmers to help mitigate these problems. This session will discuss the types of risk and how to avoid or handle them to maintain a successful business.Mary Conklin, Extension Educator Emerita, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn

Farming is not, and has never been, without risk. Several types of risk include weather, pests, financial and market challenges, labor/human resources, production, and legal risks. However, there are many methods and tools available for farmers to help mitigate these problems. This session will discuss the types of risk and how to avoid or handle them to maintain a successful business.Mary Conklin, Extension Educator Emerita, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UConn

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/). This session is held by Sijia (Michelle) Chen, LPC (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sarah-hallwood/)

Pause. Unwind. Thrive.Drop in to HBL 1101 for a soft, low-pressure space in the library to rest your brain, reset your energy, and take a mindful minute (or more) for yourself. Explore creative hands-on activities like collaging, coloring pages and zine-making, browse cozy books from our wellness and leisure collections, and connect with campus resources that support your well-being. Whether a five-minute breather between classes or a full-on study break, you're welcome here.

Highlights Include: • Salsa Dance Class with a live instructor • Salsa Tasting – Sample a variety of flavors • Career Vision Board – Explore your future path • Raffle & Networking with Career Center pop-up • Celebrate Afro-Latinx culture & community through music, movement, and connection

Dr. Marcella BaizAssistant Professor SUNY Buffalo Host: Sarah HirdConsequences of evolutionary divergence on microbiome composition in colorful wood-warblersDr. Baiz will share her recent work investigating the relationship between environmental/genetic factors and gut microbiome differentiation, and show evidence supporting a close association between evolutionary history and gut microbiome similarity. The second part of the seminar will focus on insights gleaned from studying microbiomes in two warbler hybrid zones.About Dr. Baiz:Dr. Baiz started as an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, SUNY in 2023. Before that, she was an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Penn State University. Baiz received her PhD (2019) and MS (2013) from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. Publications:Gut microbiome composition better reflects host phylogeny than diet diversity in breeding wood-warblers (https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.16762)Association between the gut microbiome and carotenoid plumage phenotype in an avian hybrid zone (https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.0238)Baiz Lab website (https://baizlab.weebly.com/)