Art Connection Studio (http://www.artconnectionstudio.org) is a program of Vinfen, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. ACS teaches art skills to participants and helps them use their talents to generate income. We want to highlight their efforts and dedication to empowerment. We also want to draw attention to the great work that UConn does with the same population through our Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service

The University is required to provide all faculty and staff with annual training on:Elements of the University's compliance program University's expectations that all will act in accordance with applicable laws, policies and standards Obligations as a state employee under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics. Developed by the Office of University Compliance, training provides realistic scenarios and examples of how issues of ethics and compliance may arise in your work as a state employee. You can complete your training in one of two ways: Attend a live virtual session. Register for a Live Session on March 13, (https://compliance.uconn.edu/live-virtual-annual-compliance-and-ethics-training/)April 18, or May 15. (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001W4Wf-50Bu4D3p4e7l5aHq4GnUDjcRjdMRbQPoLu2O5pY0UkAZ0Lkmy3oAtIr75IbnZzL4DkUf1yc6MGn2lpiEnuwEbXvufsTrgYPtujkmAxp2XnRkQ1z8vQ1x4Iqg9W-gApy3zG9tWaPkbwYcJrBLjeGS2HXVbjoY0gA_k0rRDu9q1jQjnUegRayWKbBxfI1mwclUNT7e-P877c8jvQsbkW9Rv0Mm-km%26c%3DPRBnrXdkPzZYvHa8JUIdLI9kKYTID5ANlpvfr21sMI54j7OpXdh4Tw%3D%3D%26ch%3DTaB7hP9j_VwJfuObC4kzxP8v8ZVCLbsd8KDNMZ1qrQrmFT4-u2eCOg%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7Calexa.biron%40uconn.edu%7C8f8c2a5b5f60464f993c08dc1dae304e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638417881206896123%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h%2FHY7bLITDScOxaC4qiRAupySyhF5Ff0v9g1lKb2cFo%3D&reserved=0) Estimated Time: 90 minutes Location: Online via Webex Registration is required. Employees should register for live sessions as early as possible, because sessions will be limited. If you register for a live Webex session, you do not need to complete the online training course. Complete online training on your own schedule by May 31, 2024. Access the Online Training (http://hr.uconn.edu/learningatwork) *Special payroll employees are not required to complete compliance training unless mandated by their Department Head.

We will also feature a photography series called "Forgotten in Time", by Mallorie Ostrowitz, which explores abandoned spaces and highlights the beauty in remnants of time passed.

Exhibits featuring painter Catie Lewis and photographer Mallorie Ostrowitz

The symposium has been bringing together statisticians from all over New England and beyond to a central location to share research, discuss emerging issues in the field, and network with colleagues since it was first started at UConn in 1987. Please visit the event's homepage for this information at https://symposium.nestat.org/ (https://symposium.nestat.org/)

South Park Clinic directorship monthly meeting

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Two CME credits are granted for these weekly educational series presented by varying faculty. Alternating weekly the Tumor Board invites will be sent directly from the Cancer Center for one CME credit. Virtual Event: https://uchc.WebEx.com/meet/Neurosurgery (https://uchc.WebEx.com/meet/Neurosurgery)Neurosurgery Thursday Residency Curriculum SeriesProvided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and the UConn Health Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery.  Speaker: David Hersh, MDDate: Thursday, May 23, 2024Time: 6:00am-8:00amLocation: UCHC/UConn ASB Conference Room & WebEx Live VirtualTarget Audience: UCHC/UConn Health faculty and affiliated faculty: Primary Care physicians, APRN's, students, residents, Neurosurgeons, PA's, any other clinicians involved in the management, care, and treatment of patients with neurosurgical needs pertaining to brain and spine disorders.Topic Title: Spine Case (Pediatric)  Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to):Describe tethered cord syndrome, including etiology and management of tethered cord. Discuss myelomeningocele, syringomyelia and fatty filum terminale. Understanding pediatric neurosurgery guidelines.  Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Hersh in their role as speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. Dr. Hersh will not be discussing the off-labeled, or investigational use of any product or device.        Accreditation: The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2AMA PRA Category 2 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Conflict of Interest Policy: All faculty members participating in CME activities provided by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are required to disclose to the program audience any actual or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. Program planners have an obligation to resolve any actual conflicts of interest and share with the audience any safeguards put in place to prevent commercial bias from influencing the content.Activity Director Disclosure Statement: Dr. Bulsara, as the activity director, for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed.Planning Committee Disclosure Statement: Dr. Bulsara, Dr. Hersh, and Natasha Judge as members of the planning committee, for this educational event, have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed.Commercial Support Statement: This CME activity has no commercial support associated with it.          Evaluations: Participants are required to complete an electronic evaluation in order to obtain CME Credits. An email from MyEvaluations.com with instructions will be sent to participants. Please complete the evaluation within one week of receiving the email. If you do not receive an evaluation assignment from MyEvaluations.com within 10 business days of this activity, please contact the Department that hosted this activity or Natasha Judge (njudge@uchc.edu (mailto:njudge@uchc.edu)), to ensure that your MyEvaluations.com account is set up and your participation in this activity was forwarded to the CME office.

Urology Grand Rounds

"Scientific misbehavior: a journal editor's perspective" Provided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and Department of Surgery, Division of Urology Speaker: Anthony Zietman, MD Date: May 16, 2024 Time: 7:30am – 8:30am Location: Live Virtual – Zoom Target Audience: Faculty, Residents, Staff – Dept. of Surgery Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to): 1. To recognize the prevalence of scientific misbehavior 2. To know who is at risk of poor scientific practice 3. To develop strategies to prevent misbehavior Topic: Urology Grand Rounds - Hepburn Spillane - Dr. Anthony Zietman Time: May 16, 2024 07:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85880240270?pwd=Rqkzh0xgxTMrarBwGZiGlzDpjJAbb3.1 Meeting ID: 858 8024 0270 Passcode: 664810 — One tap mobile +16465588656,,85880240270# US (New York) +16469313860,,85880240270# US — Dial by your location • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) Meeting ID: 858 8024 0270 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/k93P4ch5 Dr. Anthony Zietman for this educational event, has a financial relationship(s) with Elsevier Publishing that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of their role as the Dr. Lerner. The following mitigated safeguard(s) have been put in place. The Activity Director determined the financial relationship of the speaker is outside the area of the content of the program. Dr. Anthony Zietman will not be discussing the off-labeled, or investigational use of any product or device. Accreditation: The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of _1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Conflict of Interest Policy: All faculty members participating in CME activities provided by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are required to disclose to the program audience any actual or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. Program planners have an obligation to resolve any actual conflicts of interest and share with the audience any safeguards put in place to prevent commercial bias from influencing the content. Activity Director Disclosure Statement: Dr. Peter Albertsen, as the activity director, for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. Planning Committee Disclosure Statement: Dr. Peter Albertsen, Carl Gjertson, Brooke Harnisch, Ben Ristau, Ann Dudley, Stuart Kesler, and Deborah Savino, as member(s) of the planning committee, for this educational event, has/have no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. Commercial Support Statement: This CME activity has no commercial support associated with it. Evaluations: Participants are required to complete an electronic evaluation in order to obtain CME Credits. An email from MyEvaluations.com with instructions will be sent to participants. Please complete the evaluation within one week of receiving the email. If you do not receive an evaluation assignment from MyEvaluations.com within 10 business days of this activity, please contact the Department that hosted this activity (indicated above) to ensure that your MyEvaluations.com account is set up and your participation in this activity was forwarded to the CME office.

All incoming UConn students (both transfer and first-year) are required to attend one of our On-campus New Student Orientation sessions. These sessions give incoming students the opportunity to learn more about our campus resources, to meet other incoming students, to consult with an Academic Advisor, and to create their upcoming semester class schedule. 

Dr. Fatma Selampinar and the UConn ECE Program Staff are excited to invite UConn Early College Experience Chemistry Instructors to the UConn Storrs Campus on Thursday, May 23rd with your current UConn ECE Students for a fun-filled UConn ECE Spring Chem Day!Activities Hosted by Dr. Michael Kienzler, Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Sponsored by the Kroc Lectureship Fund "Role of purinergic receptor P2X4 in phagocytosis after ischemic stroke." Presenter: Daylin Gamiotea-Turro, PhD, Verma Lab, Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Neuroscience UConn Health, Farmington, CT

Sponsored by the Kroc Lectureship Fund Presenter: Daylin Gamiotea-Turro, PhD, Verma Lab, Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Neuroscience UConn Health, Farmington, CT

This series is a continuation effort after our research symposium and research seed grant and is aimed at showcasing the research efforts of UConn faculty members and fostering collaboration within the university's community. Each webinar will center around one of the four research areas outlined by CIRCA, accessible on our website (https://circa.uconn.edu/research-interest-areas/). #2 in the series, this webinar will cover Decarbonization and Energy and Biodiversity, Ecosystem, and Conservation and will feature Dr. Chadwick Rittenhouse, Associate Professor in Residence, Department of Natural Resources & the Environment.REGISTER (https://circa.uconn.edu/2024-circa-research-webinar-series/)

Lab Staff Weekly Meeting

Join the UConn Immigration Rights Initiative (UIRI) for a fun paint night to raise funds for the CT Immigrant and Refugee Coalition (CIRC) and their efforts to help resettle refugee families in our state. This event is open to all members of the UConn Health community, including students, faculty, and staff, and their respective family and friends. Prior artistic experience not required.