Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal is a faculty member at the Goldstein-Goren Department of Jewish Thought at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as well as the University's Vice President for Global Engagement. Her work focuses on aspects of Jewish-Christian interactions in the ancient world and compares early Christian and rabbinic sources. 

Information session is for undergraduate students of all majors to learn more about the CT Legislative Internship Program. Students may earn 6 credits through POLS for this internship experience.

This workshop will provide an overview of community-engaged scholarship. Participants will learn about best practices in community engagement work, how to develop and sustain community-university partnerships, and how to navigate some of the challenges associated with this work.

Staff and Faculty Spotlight: Meet the Faces of UConn Waterbury is a casual, conversation-style event that brings students together with faculty and staff for an hour of meaningful dialogue and community building. Hosted by Ideas + Impact, this 60-minute meet-and-greet is your chance to hear personal stories, explore the many roles faculty and staff play on campus, and ask questions in a relaxed setting. Through moderated Q&A and guided conversations, we'll spotlight the diverse experiences and perspectives that make our campus unique.

Plate tectonics and mountain building affect the earth's surface in complex ways, controlling the distribution of continued climate patterns, and marine seaways through time. In this presentation, the speaker will share our new isotope geochronology research from Patagonia—the southernmost region of South America —to elucidate the amazing story of mountain building, climate and long-term changes in global sea levels along the coastal margin.Julie Fosdick, Department of Earth Sciences, UConn

Plate tectonics and mountain building affect the earth's surface in complex ways, controlling the distribution of continued climate patterns, and marine seaways through time. In this presentation, the speaker will share our new isotope geochronology research from Patagonia—the southernmost region of South America —to elucidate the amazing story of mountain building, climate and long-term changes in global sea levels along the coastal margin.Julie Fosdick, Department of Earth Sciences, 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 Graciela Quinones-Rodriguez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/graciela-quinones-rodriguez/)

This event will be led by Kay Gruder, M.Ed., from the UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills. The session will focus on creating/enhancing your LinkedIn profile, how to effectively use LinkedIn to network, and include CV and resume building. PHLAME (Public Health Learning and Action through Multidisciplinary Education) workshops are an invaluable resource. We not only encourage public health students, but all students to take advantage of these dynamic sessions to fuel their academic journeys and future careers. The PHLAME workshop series offers monthly opportunities for students to develop skills essential for both academic and career success. This event will be held in-person on Wednesday, 9/17/25 from 3:00-4:00 PM in room U3071 A/B at 195 Farmington Avenue. This event may also be joined remotely via Webex. See link below: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=m2b36b6fc2def60347db6b8a3033f94f7 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 3:00 PM | 1 hour 10 minutes | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2306 757 2151 Password: MnpAqTMn727 Join by video system Dial 23067572151@uconnhealth.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll Access code: 230 675 72151

With a response by Peter Constantine. Can resistance be fun? Doctoral researcher Ashmita Mukherjee argues for a new approach to understanding anti-colonial resistance in South Asia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Rather than focusing solely on traditional political and military histories, she examines the power of literary amusement and its emotive impact. She defines amusement as a transient, light, bright, and sparkling emotion that, despite its fleeting nature, has proven to be an enduring method of exposition, critique, subversion, and community building. Her work is guided by the affective turn in literary studies, drawing on the methodologies of scholars like Rita Felski and Sara Ahmed as well as concepts from classical Indian aesthetics, particularly "rasa theory," to uncover how shared pleasure could create a sense of collective identity. She uses examples from several genres, including editorial articles and longer works by British, Anglo-Indian, and Indian-origin writers spanning a century up to Indian independence from British rule. Editorial satire, science writing and speculative fiction, children's literature, and amusing sketches illustrate how printed texts expressed the complex emotional landscape of a nation in the making, and became a fundamental part of shaping national consciousness.Ashmita Mukherjee is a doctoral researcher in Comparative Literature at the University of Connecticut. Her dissertation, "Textual Pleasures: Amusement and Affect in Post/Colonial India (1850-1950)," examines the role of literary amusement as a tool for anti-colonial resistance. She is interested in global 19th-20th century, theories of emotion and affect, South Asian Studies, world literature and culture, public humanities, and digital media. She has published articles in Literature/Film Quarterly and South Asian Review, and is a creator and co-host at the YouTube channel @theantilibrarypodcast.

English workshops are available for 10-weeks in the Fall and Spring semesters. These workshops can be used to improve the communication skills needed to meet the university's English requirement for teaching undergraduate students (TA's) These workshops will help participants develop the speaking skills needed to convey their ideas clearly when presenting in front of an audience. Students will practice presenting information relevant to their field of study and be actively involved in self-assessment and peer assessment. Content will be adapted to suit the group's needs. Conversation partners will join the last hour of class to provide opportunities for practice, feedback, and questions. Registration for the workshop series is highly recommended to guarantee a seat. Who can register? UConn undergraduates, graduates, J1 scholars, J2, F2, exchange students (EGL).https://ita.uconn.edu/english-support/ (https://ita.uconn.edu/english-support/) 

Meeting Structure:4:30-5:00: Introductions (to each other and scholarly work)5:00-6:00: Sustained writing (weekly accountability time to write with others)6:00-6:15: Interleaf exit (expressions of interest and affirmation of someone else's work across disciplines)6:15-6:30: Research chat (share resources, suggested readings, or ask a librarian)Interleaf honors writing as an intertextual and collaborative act, where ideas don't exist in silos but unfold in relation to others. Come add your page to the story of scholarship at UConn. RSVP requested for headcount, but not required.Interleaf (n): a page inserted between pages of a book, often blank or supplementary; a space of connection, reflection, and addition

Bites Without Borders is a vibrant community event that brings together UConn's cultural centers for an evening of food, conversation, and connection! Each participating group will offer a taste of cuisine that reflects their cultural heritage, creating an immersive experience that goes beyond a typical tabling fair. As students explore each station, they'll have the chance to learn about the values, initiatives, and programming of the organizations represented, which helps foster a deeper appreciation for the diversity within the campus community. The event encourages meaningful interactions between new and returning students, helping attendees discover opportunities for involvement while celebrating the unique identities that enrich student life at UConn.  This is an Honors Event. See tags below for category information. #UHLevent11177

TBA  Note: Free refreshments. The talk starts at 5:40.

The MS in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM) is a STEM-designated, 30-credit program designed to meet the growing demand for supply chain professionals in today's complex, global economy. Offered in a flexible hybrid format, the program allows students to complete their degree in as little as nine months full-time or at their own pace part-time, with online courses and optional in-person sessions in Hartford and Stamford.

Medical Minds Matter is a national nonprofit organization focused on destigmatizing mental health in medicine from the pre-medical undergraduate level all the way to the attending level. The UConn Health chapter in collaboration with the Psychiatry Interest Group and Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation at UConn Health is putting this event together to discuss mental health/stress/burnout in medicine, the history of it, and where panelists see it going.

Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal is a faculty member at the Goldstein-Goren Department of Jewish Thought at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as well as the University's Vice President for Global Engagement. Her work focuses on aspects of Jewish-Christian interactions in the ancient world and compares early Christian and rabbinic sources. Dr. Yonatan S. Miller is Associate Director of the UConn Center for Judaic Studies, where he also serves as Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies. He holds a PhD in Ancient Judaism from Harvard University and specializes in the ancient Jewish interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.  Co-Sponsored By: UConn Center for Judaic Studies & Contemporary Jewish Life, University Hartford Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies, and Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford.