- Sep 1712:00 PMSpeed FriendingJoin SHaW for a connection event in the MPR for all students to meet each other in a fun and engaging way.
- Sep 1712:05 PMGroup Fitness Class – Total Body Strength (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- Sep 1712:05 PMGroup Fitness Class – Yoga Flow (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- Sep 1712:30 PMLeadership & Public Service Scholarships Info SessionAre you a student leader who is passionate about public service? This information session will introduce students to several scholarship and fellowship opportunities in these areas, including the following:Truman Scholarship Udall Scholarship Newman Civic Fellowship Obama/Voyager Scholarship Rangel and Pickering Fellowships Gaither Fellowship Hertog Foundation Fellowships Samvid Scholarship All of these competitions seek "change agents" who demonstrate passion, intelligence, commitment, and leadership on issues important to them. The session will be hosted by Dr. Vin Moscardelli, Director of the Office of National Scholarship & Fellowships.
- Sep 1712:30 PMLegal Job Application How To'sJoin us to learn about putting together the five components of a legal job application. You Will Learn: The 5 Components of a Legal Job Application How to Put Together an Application that Stands Out About Critical Timelines for the Summer Job Search Where to find jobs Audience: Intended for students from the Classes of '27 and '28; however, all interested students are welcome! RSVP on Symplicity.
- Sep 1712:30 PMWaterbury Coffee Break: Talking to Professors
- Sep 171:00 PMIntro to MindfulnessIntroduction 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)
- Sep 171:00 PMLet's Talk with MichelleStudents 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/)
- Sep 171:00 PMLet's Talk with Michelle
- Sep 171:15 PMIn Genghis Khan's Footsteps30 years of Geological Research Amidst Central Asia's Stunning Landscapes and Rich Nomadic Culture, Central Asia, one of earth's last great geological frontier regions, is vast–Connecticut could fit inside Mongolia109 times! The speaker focuses on key scientific discoveries made during 20 research expeditions to Mongolia and western China. The talk for a general audience includes beautiful photos of natural scenery, nomadic people and native wildlife.
- Sep 171:15 PMIn Genghis Khan's Footsteps: 30 years of Geological Research Amidst Central Asia's Stunning Landscapes and Rich Nomadic CultureCentral Asia, one of earth's last great geological frontier regions, is vast–Connecticut could fit inside Mongolia109 times! The speaker focuses on key scientific discoveries made during 20 research expeditions to Mongolia and western China. The talk for a general audience includes beautiful photos of natural scenery, nomadic people and native wildlife.
- Sep 171:30 PMLet's Talk with AshleyStudents 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/)
- Sep 172:00 PMLuisa Neubauer on Organizing for Climate Justice and DemocracyLuisa Neubauer (https://www.instagram.com/luisaneubauer/?hl=en) is a youth climate justice activist and lead organizer of the German "Fridays for Future" climate movement. In 2022 TIME Magazine included her among the "100Next" leaders. In "Neubauer vs. Germany" she and others won a landmark constitutional court ruling against the German government in 2021, forcing the government to improve its climate law, and are once again using the legal system to compel change in 2024. She has published three best-selling books on the climate crisis. One of them is available in English: Beginning to End the Climate Crisis. A History of Our Future (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__brandeisuniversitypress.com_title_beginning-2Dto-2Dend-2Dthe-2Dclimate-2Dcrisis-2Da-2Dhistory-2Dof-2Dour-2Dfuture_&d=DwMFaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=4UboElJ6mjkFfPVfE_0T8A&m=02Bd-jPD7r9eJTNvKRfCxf7fnKvV4PUQXcp9UehhIaQdNn2ww8nR77bRgQ_F_ODd&s=pxjzVJTD1ln12UfQb7xTRQ-fhZKm6qKXLprjkWgM0wk&e=), published by Brandeis University Press in 2023. Her TED Talks (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ted.com_speakers_luisa-5Fneubauer&d=DwMFaQ&c=slrrB7dE8n7gBJbeO0g-IQ&r=4UboElJ6mjkFfPVfE_0T8A&m=02Bd-jPD7r9eJTNvKRfCxf7fnKvV4PUQXcp9UehhIaQdNn2ww8nR77bRgQ_F_ODd&s=zwlcwnPRfihfIhVlXup_-mVdGwBb2bEsD4FpvBBEFys&e=) on climate action have been watched more than 4 million times. Neubauer is the host of the award-winning Podcast "1,5 Degrees." She is currently completing a Master's degree in Geography and is a visiting research scholar at the Center for German and European Studies at Brandeis University this fall.This event is sponsored by the Connecticut/Baden-Württemberg Human Rights Research Consortium (https://hrrc.bwgermany.uconn.edu/), in collaboration with The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/about/about-hri/) and UConn German Studies (https://languages.uconn.edu/german/). _
- Sep 172:30 PMInterpersonal Group for Graduate StudentsInterpersonal 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 860-486-4705 (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.
- Sep 173:00 PMUConn Sexpert Drop-In HoursUConn 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
- Sep 173:30 PMInterpersonal Group for Undergraduate StudentsInterpersonal 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 860-486-4705 (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.
- Sep 173:30 PMLabor, Development & Health Workshops: Sirui Qiu
- Sep 173:30 PMLavender Resilience Collective September SeriesUConn Student Health and Wellness and the Rainbow Center are excited to announce the return of the Lavender Resilience Collective. The Lavender Resilience Collective is an educational support group opportunity that offers educational support for LGBTQIA+ UConn students to interrupt internalized bias based on our unique/dual identities. Together, students will learn new tools to help build resilience and feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students across all of UConn's campuses. Virtual September 10th, 17th, and 24th 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM To sign up, follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/83mbCrzTqt
- Sep 174:00 PMGroup Fitness Class – BarreFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- Sep 174:00 PMGroup 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/).
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