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

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

The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute invites all undergraduate students interested in human rights to attend an information session about our 4+1 Accelerated Master of Arts Program! HRI's Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. David Richards, and Educational Program Administrator, Dr. Alyssa Webb, will be present and ready to answer questions about the MA program, and how it may complement prospective students' professional aspirations.

Introduction to Mindfulness SHaW's Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting DROP-IN (no appointment required)

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, M.S.Ed (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sijia-chen/)

Discover the principles of the Alexander Technique, a practical method for improving posture, reducing tension, and enhancing overall well-being.Thistalkexploresthe technique's core concepts and providessimple, effective strategies to incorporate intoyourlife for improved movement and health.

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, M.A. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)

Key performance indicators (KPI) are holistic measures of student success. They are quantifiable measures aligned with an academic program's mission and priority. To date, undergraduate programs have identified or are finalizing key performance indicators as part of the assessment process. In this interactive session, Diego Valente will discuss defining key performance indicators, determining if the KPI aligns with the program's priorities, determining if and how to impact change, identifying ways to gather or locate the data, and considering ways to look at data from a DEI perspective. Attendees will be encouraged to share their own experiences in order to strategize how to address challenges. In the pursuit of academic excellence and student achievement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have emerged as critical tools for measuring and driving student success. This workshop, led by Senior Academic Program Assessment Fellow Diego Valente, offers a deep dive into the world of KPIs in program assessment. As undergraduate programs across the university reflect on or finalize their KPIs, this session will allow participants explore the intricate process of defining, aligning, and leveraging KPIs to enhance program outcomes and student success. Key topics will include:Defining robust and meaningful Key Performance Indicators Aligning KPIs with program missions and strategic priorities Strategies for impacting change through KPI-driven insights Approaches to data collection and analysis Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) perspectives in KPI assessment By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:Craft precise and impactful KPIs tailored to their program's unique context Evaluate the alignment between KPIs and program priorities Develop action plans for driving positive change based on KPI data Implement effective strategies for gathering and analyzing relevant data Apply a DEI lens to KPI interpretation and utilization Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. Whether you're refining existing KPIs or starting from scratch, this workshop offers valuable tools and techniques to enhance your program's assessment process and drive student success.Registration link: https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3262 (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffins.uconn.edu%2Fsecure_inst%2Fworkshops%2Fworkshop_view.php%3Fser%3D3262&data=05%7C02%7Cstacey.valliere%40uconn.edu%7C29f3668fe19444f44e4e08dcfa803581%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638660675783888616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iqFm8kXim5ZvwM3RRr9y4hgX8DSkgwM8znT3945nleY%3D&reserved=0)

Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students 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.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

Our in-person information sessions at UConn Storrs are held in the Charles B. Gentry Building, Room 142. UConn Storrs offers visitor parking (https://park.uconn.edu/visitors/storrs/) at:North Parking Garage or South Parking Garage for a nominal fee. Payment must be made upon entry for the expected duration of the visit. Payment is required to park in the garages 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 11:00am-4:00pm                                                                                    Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm                                                                              Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm                                                                                  Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm                                                                                        Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts 

Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate 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.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker,  (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/)   For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

Alison O'Neil Wesleyan University Host: Nathan AlderUsing iPSC to understand the role of pesticides in sporadic ALSSummary: 90% of ALS cases are deemed sporadic and have some kind of environmental exposure link. My lab has shown through modeling of ALS with stem cell derived motor neurons that specific pesticides may play a role and act on the motor system through novel mechanisms.Bio: BS Cell and Molecular Biology, Binghamton University (Plant proteomics) PhD Biochemistry, Montana State (viral nanomaterials) Post Doctoral Fellow, Harvard University (stem cell based neurodegeneration modeling)Publication (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acschemneuro.2c00452)O'Neil website (https://oneil.research.wesleyan.edu/)

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

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

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

This information session will include an overview of the Health Research Program including a review of the eligibility criteria and the application information. This is an online event on WebEx.