Saturday, June 1, 2024
- 12:00 AM1hUConn Summer Horseback Riding
- All dayA Special Exhibit for Art Connection StudioArt 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
- All dayArt Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt GalleryWe 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.
- All dayArt Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery (North Side of the Food Court)Exhibits featuring painter Catie Lewis and photographer Mallorie Ostrowitz
- All daySouth Park Clinic Directors MeetingSouth Park Clinic directorship monthly meeting
- All dayUConn Softball vs TBAView UConn Softball's full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/softball/schedule)
- All dayUConn Summer Horseback Riding
- 7:00 AM1hUConn Health Half MarathonRunner registration for half marathon, 10K or 5KAll UConn Alumni, UConn Health and UConn Employees, Students, Faculty and staff: Use code SPON5UH24See all the details and register today! The long-time, beloved race tradition on Iron Horse features a picturesque two-loop 13.1-mile course along the Farmington River and local farmlands, with 10K and 5K race distance options. The post-race party is highlighted by delicious fresh food served alongside refreshing craft beer. Participants in all race distances earn a short-sleeve race technical shirt and a custom finisher medal.VOLUNTEERSIf you are interested in being a UConn Health volunteer on race-day contact Barbara Fontaine at fontaine@uchc.edu (mailto:fontaine@uchc.edu).
- 9:00 AM1hCT Trails Day Explore Haley Farm hikeA guided walk around Haley Farm State Park. Staff from the Connecticut Reserve and CT Sea Grant will lead a walking tour from the parking lot, along Palmer Cove, and through the upland habitats. Haley Farm is part of the newly established Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve, which was designated in January 2022 and is one of 30 Research Reserves in the country that study and protect estuarine habitats. Come learn why Haley Farm State Park is so special and about some of the work the Reserve staff is doing to monitor, improve, and protect this area. You will also learn about the work of CT Sea Grant and how the two organizations complement one another in supporting thriving and diverse coastal ecosystems and communities. This walk will be approx. 1.75 miles on some uneven ground. All are welcome, including well-behaved and leashed dogs.