Vibrant paintings by Andrea Sanchez and Jaii Marc Renee on display in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery — Join us for a meet and greet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29.

17 artists across the UConn community have their artwork on display in our Connector Gallery.

An opening reception for "Flyway of Life" will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the gallery, located in the Branford House at the UConn Avery Point campus in Groton. Admission is free.On Oct. 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Koeck will be in conversation with John Dodd, executive director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, with food and refreshments. The event will take place in the gallery. After the conversation at 6 p.m. in the campus auditorium, a screening of Koeck's film "Flyway of Life," will be shown, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Why enter?Showcase the beauty of your research – from stunning microscopy images and bold data visualizations to fieldwork photos and original research-inspired art. Share your work with the UConn community Celebrate the creativity that drives discovery Contest Details Who can enter UConn faculty, staff, and students. Prizes Prizes will be awarded by a judging panel based on aesthetics, originality, creativity, and composition. Prizes will be announced soon. Deadline November 10, 2025 To Enter Click here (https://research.uconn.edu/frame-contest/) for contest rules and entry form. Questions Contact research@uconn.edu (mailto:research@uconn.edu).FRAME: A creative, engaging forum showcasing UConn research.

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

The Museum is trying something a little different this fall, with seasonal programming timed to the rhythms of nature. This walk, led by Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at UConn Dr. Susan Herrick, will be scheduled based on herp behavior and data observed during the past year of the Reptile and Amphibian Diversity Study at Allanach-Wolf Woodlands. We anticipate going out on a Saturday morning between 10am-12pm in mid-September. Those interested in participating are asked to join the email list for upcoming herp activities and we will send out an email a week before the date selected for the walk.

Provided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and the UConn Health Department of Neurosurgery

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.

In this interactive workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of finding a research mentor as an undergraduate. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with concrete steps tailored to your unique interests to move forward with your undergraduate research journey.

Fraternity and sorority chapter presidents are invited to meet with various campus partners. Campus partners will receive an invitation from CFSD via email. 

What's Your Job Offer Negotiation Game Plan? (Do you even have one?!) Don't wait until you get an offer! Join this session led by Kay Gruder, Associate Director of Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs & Services with UConn's Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, to learn how to approach job offers with an understanding of negotiating key elements like salary, sign-on bonuses, moving costs, growth opportunities, etc. Kay will also share communication techniques that will help you express your needs and value to the employer. And with GenAI as a resource, you will see how you can strengthen your negotiation abilities. Job offer negotiation does not have to be an awkward or uncomfortable conversation. 73% of employers anticipate salary negotiation for job candidates! Join here (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m0cdafb92e88f3cdf9c1d215014ffd643)

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Dr. Andy Shih will be here at UConn Physiology and Neurobiology from Seattle Children's Research Institute & University of Washington, hosted by Dr. Georgia Zarkada. His seminar will be titled, "In vivo dissection of blood flow in brain capillaries."

In this session, you will learn to set up and manage your Gradebook to accurately record and calculate student grades in the new Ultra Course View of HuskyCT. We will cover specific settings and features such as the different types of calculations, using categories, and working with the different Gradebook views that are available to instructors. We will also cover how to send a grade column to Student Admin for midterm and final grade submission. Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3607 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3607)

Don't wait until you get an offer! Join this session led by Kay Gruder, Associate Director of Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs & Services with UConn's Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, to learn how to approach job offers with an understanding of negotiating key elements like salary, sign-on bonuses, moving costs, growth opportunities, etc. We will also dive into communication techniques that will help you express your needs and value to the employer. And with GenAI as a resource, you will see how you can strengthen your negotiation abilities. Job offer negotiation does not have to be an awkward or uncomfortable conversation. 73% of employers anticipate salary negotiation for job candidates and in a 2022 report by Fidelity Investments, 87% of professionals ages 25 to 35 who countered on salary, other compensation or benefits, or both pay and other compensation and benefits got at least some of what they asked for.See more about all Timely Topics offered by The Graduate School. (https://grad.uconn.edu/timely-topics/) Please register (https://uconn.kualibuild.com/app/6669c239e126cf013bb99773/run) to receive a Webex link for this event.

Do 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.September 17, 12:00-1:00 Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3622 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3622)

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.

MEDS 6497 Neuroscience Journal Club"Acetylcholine modulates prefrontal outcome coding during threat learning under uncertainty" (http://Acetylcholine%20modulates%20prefrontal%20outcome%20coding%20during%20threat%20learning%20under%20uncertainty%E2%80%9D) Presenter: Alexander Mitchell, Spellman Lab Course Co-Directors: Paola Bargagna-Mohan: bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu (mailto:bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu) Alice Burghard: burghard@uchc.edu (mailto:burghard@uchc.edu)