The Upward Bound/ConnCAP Field Day is a dynamic, action-packed event held during the summer program, designed to provide students with a fun and engaging way to build teamwork, develop leadership skills, and foster a sense of community. This event takes place outdoors and features a variety of physical activities, games, and challenges that encourage students to work together, stay active, and have fun. Throughout the day, participants will rotate through different stations featuring team-building games such as relay races, obstacle courses, tug-of-war, and other competitive activities. These games are not only designed to promote physical fitness, but also to help students develop important life skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. The focus is on participation, sportsmanship, and creating lasting memories with peers. The Field Day also provides a chance for students to take a break from academics and engage in recreational activities in a positive and supportive environment. Throughout the event, students will have the opportunity to bond with their fellow participants, make new friends, and enjoy the outdoors while staying active and engaged.

Join us on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at UConn's Waterbury campus for OLLI's Juneteenth event starting at 10:00 AM. This event is free and open to everyone. This special event features John Mills, historian and President of the Alex Breanne Corporation, which researches stories of the lives of American enslaved individuals. Mills will discuss his own family history of enslavement, his research into enslaved individuals' experiences in Connecticut, and the history of Fortune in Waterbury. The event will also provide lunch catered by Southern Tree, and music from the celebrated Ross and Bost Duo. The event is free, but space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact osher@uconn.edu for more information and details on how to register.

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Representatives of three Abrahamic faiths (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) share their learning, friendship, humor and values on a variety of religiously oriented subjects. Rabbi Eric Polokoff, Monsignor Joseph Donnelly, and Imam Gazmend Aga, will discuss faith and community from the point of view of Judaism, Catholicism, and Islam. Imam Gazi said, "'The Three Amigos' is an interfaith initiative to build bridges of peace among people, regardless of their faith, through joy, prayer, and spiritual reflection". The Three Amigos have been highly popular guests at many venues. The inception of the concept began when Trinity Health of New England acquired a heritage version of the St. John's Bible and sent one volume to Waterbury St. Mary's Hospital. That volume was the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, and the foundational text for all three monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Rabbi Eric Polokoff, Imam Gazmend Aga, and Monsignor Joseph Donnelly were invited to a ceremony at the hospital to welcome the text. The conversation among the three was so energetic and enlightening that the trio believed they should expand their conversation, open it to the public, and take it on the road. OLLI is delighted to welcome them back for a third time, and to host their engaging and fascinating perspectives for all members of our community. Admission is free to OLLI members and UConn faculty, staff, and students. Registration will be available on the OLLI website in September 2025.