Paintings by UConn Health employee Maggie Prado and a series of mixed media artwork by David C. Jackson at Celeste LeWitt Gallery.

Please contact Marina Seroussi at marina.seroussi@uconn.edu (mailto:marina.seroussi@uconn.edu) for more workshop information and how to involve your organization!

Aferin Rahmanifar, Art and Art History Department, ECSU

Aferin Rahmanifar, Art and Art History Department, ECSU

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: Hilary C. Onyiuke, MD, MBADate: Thursday, April 24, 2025Time: 6:30am- 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  Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to):Describe the degenerative pathologies affecting subaxial spine and degenerative disorders affecting thoracic spine. Discuss thoracic spine approaches (anterior, laminectomy, transpedicular/costotransversectomy). Review of spine tumor guidelines.  Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Onyiuke 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. Onyiuke 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 .5AMA PRA Category .5 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. Onyiuke and Natasha Judge 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 10 business days of receiving the email. If you do not receive an evaluation assignment from MyEvaluations.com within 5 business days of this activity, please contact the Department that hosted this activity (indicated above) or Natasha Judge (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. All evaluations must be completed within 10 business of receiving the email evaluation assignment.

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a 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: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm 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: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts/) 

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 Zach Brown, LMSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/zachary-brown/)Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions and do not require scheduling or adding to your calendar.

Sponsored by the Kim Family Fund Presenter:  Ma-Li Wong, MD/PhD                                                                                                   Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences                                    and Neuroscience & Physiology                                                                                  SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Sponsored by the Kim Family Fund "PHF21B: An Epigenetic Key to Social Memory Mechanisms." Presenter:  Ma-Li Wong, MD/PhD                                                                                                   Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences                                     and Neuroscience & Physiology                                                                                 SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Write your memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome!

Write your memoirs to share in class. New members are welcome!

Our intention is to engage in practices that support mental wellbeing and help build community and connection. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga classes will be held right after this class.

Abstract Traditional engineering metrics focus on the performance of infrastructure while neglecting the societal implications of failure, disruption, or deterioration. This disconnect impedes mitigation. Successful mitigation relies on an accurate prediction or model of the relevant impact. To overcome this gap, this talk introduces methods for modeling and assessing the societal impacts of transportation infrastructure failure. Two different scenarios are considered: hazard and non-hazard. Network simulation, risk analysis, and digital twinning methods are used to model the transportation infrastructure and surrounding community. The hazard scenario examines small scale infrastructure failure (i.e., culverts) during flooding events. The impact on hospital connectivity in a rural community is examined. The non-hazard scenario examines pavement condition and its effect on work travel. Both case studies are developed using real Massachusetts communities and infrastructure to demonstrate applicability. Methods are presented which allow for the identification of vulnerable populations, an assessment of the disproportionate impact, and mitigation suggestions.   About the SpeakerJessica Boakye (https://www.drjessicaboakye.com/about) is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She received her B.S. Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2014. She then received her M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2016 and Ph.D. in Societal Risk and Hazard Mitigation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2020. Her research group focuses on quantifying, predicting, and mitigating the societal consequences of infrastructure failure or disruption. She has an interest in creating metrics which are centered on community goals such as equity, resilience, and sustainability.   Sponsors This event is hosted by the Engineering for Human Rights Initiative (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/engineering/), a collaborative venture between the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute and UConn's School of Engineering.

Harmony of Nature II: Waves is an international and experimental collaboration that connects audiences with nature by transforming environmental data into classical music. The exhibition is a multimedia experience of musical compositions, video, and documentary objects. Musical compositions of wavelike gestures were derived from tide gauge observations of sea level rise along the coast of the Long Island Sound, buoy measurements of the propagation of a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean, and mathematical expressions. The specific datasets chosen are direct observations, rather than model projections, and the music expresses the nuances of the flow of nature. Harmony of Nature II: Waves emphasizes the portrayal of physical phenomenon as a generative force, to create music that is both artistically and scientifically communicative.   The works were created by the project's trio of members, acclaimed South Korean pianist Sophy Chung, oceanographer Molly M. James, and composer, computer scientist Max Lu.Harmony of Nature II: Waves received support from Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program.

Jacqueline Jones, influenced by the American Impressionists of the Old Lyme Art Colony, presents plein air and studio paintings of dynamic beauty. Her lively brushwork captures the fleeting effects of sunlight, subtle atmospheres of color, and the power of the tides along New England coastlines. Mary Temple's daily Coastal Sunrise paintings represent her experience of one view off the coast of Maine. Each painting, through intensity of color and a muscular application of thick oil paint, creates a maximal experience for the viewer which is surprisingly inventive and deeply satisfying. The exhibition will be on view alongside the concurrent exhibition Harmony of Nature II: Waves Exhibition dates: April 2- May 4. Reception: April 2, 5:30-7:30 pm. Hours: Th-Sun. 12-4 pm

This event is partially or fully paid for by the student body of UConn Law, under the direction of the Student Bar Association. All law students are invited and encouraged to participate. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability, please contact the Law School at 860-570-5130 or via email at law.access@uconn.edu.

No appointment necessary. Get help starting or updating your LinkedIn page. Occurs most Wednesdays. Join Career Consultant Judy Stewart virtually:https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/jus17018 (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/jus17018)

Yogais protective and enlivening. Freeing you from habitual patterns of tension, this yoga creates a sense of spaciousness within, dissolves stress, strengthens core muscles, joint health, centeredness, postural alignment and groundedness, increases breath capacity and breath awareness, shifts stagnant emotions into movement and release, and is attentive to the subtle stuff of the mind, helping to free us from the driving forces of unconscious actions and thoughts. You'll practice yogic techniques that you can bring into your everyday experience for simply living a good day, and for increasing your capacity to be creatively present in your life. A yogic attitude toward self and practice is one of kindness, patience, and tenderness. We grow into our best selves in an inner atmosphere of loving care. Open to all UConn students, faculty and staff from any campus. No experience required.

Chemistry Colloquium: Joshua Buss, University of Michigan Host: Dr. Gael Ung

This webinar will examine implicit bias, the differences between equality and equity, and how to recognize equitable practices. Participants will learn to talk about race constructively within their workplace, with colleague organizations, and with their clients by having conversations about racial justice work to help foster authentic engagement. The training will enable participants to apply what they know about racial justice and equity to build a further understanding and agreement. Participants will learn which facilitation tools to use when faced with hot button issues and how to lead conversations about race with presence, grace, and authority.

Substance Use Risk Reduction Peer Educators are here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for students to talk about anything related to alcohol, cannabis, or other substance use- whether it's for yourself or someone you care about. Our peer heath educators are students just like you, trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of substance use topics.Monday: 11:15 am to 1:15 pm Tuesday: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Wednesday: 10 am to 12 pm & 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Student Health and Wellness peer educators 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.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Nathan Roy, Assistant Professor, Microbiology & Immunology, SUNY Upstate Medical University Title: TBD Abstract: Guest host: Dr. Abhijit Deb Roy Meeting Link:https://uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=m383b0dc695071a4e49f75d8d8aef0d05 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=m383b0dc695071a4e49f75d8d8aef0d05__;!!Cn_UX_p3!h3L4W3kAo5z0M92I0c52gH1syVcNKkdWGwGlNBodItyS1Q9lJo8vhdazsM-bv4KotkM257z-MCQX1f_cM8A$) Meeting number (access code): 2631 322 1606 Meeting password: CCAMseminars

Yogais protective and enlivening. Freeing you from habitual patterns of tension, this yoga creates a sense of spaciousness within, dissolves stress, strengthens core muscles, joint health, centeredness, postural alignment and groundedness, increases breath capacity and breath awareness, shifts stagnant emotions into movement and release, and is attentive to the subtle stuff of the mind, helping to free us from the driving forces of unconscious actions and thoughts. You'll practice yogic techniques that you can bring into your everyday experience for simply living a good day, and for increasing your capacity to be creatively present in your life. A yogic attitude toward self and practice is one of kindness, patience, and tenderness. We grow into our best selves in an inner atmosphere of loving care. Open to all UConn students, faculty and staff from any campus. No experience required.

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/) BLOOM: Undergraduate Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) This group is a space created for female Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) - identifying students to cultivate vulnerability, safety, trust, connection, and growth. Bloom provides a place for group members to discuss issues unique to their experience at a predominantly white institution (PWI), including academic stress, relationships, race/ethnicity related stress, familial pressures and navigating cultural expectations. There will be an emphasis on healing, maintaining healthy relationships and setting boundaries. Bloom means to be open, blossom and to maintain flourishing conditions that help us grow. It's time to Bloom. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Chantaul Smith, LMFT (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/chantaul-smith/) 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.

Join the Office of Teacher Education for a collective version of office hours. Meet program directors and staff, ask questions, offer feedback, do homework, hang out, eat FREE food, and build community in the Neag School. 

Celebrate emerging artists in the opening reception of the 2025 Studio Art + Digital Media & Design Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. This annual exhibition highlights new work by graduating students in the Studio Art (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fart.uconn.edu%2Fprograms%2Fgraduate%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckaren.sommer%40uconn.edu%7C956b7b3952a447b9298c08dc2e52e170%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638436180709214150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x4pJiUCwjJ3Ln6edKa99%2FM3KQERt56PR9JOv3U1E4mU%3D&reserved=0) and Digital Media & Design (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdmd.uconn.edu%2Fexperience%2Fdegrees%2Fmfa%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckaren.sommer%40uconn.edu%7C956b7b3952a447b9298c08dc2e52e170%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638436180709224334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kzePV8GqAAsQIoJpwBsXw%2BuMewYSOLzWKywc0IQCjYM%3D&reserved=0) Master of Fine Arts programs at the University of Connecticut.Studio Art MFA candidates are Mahsa Attaran (https://art.uconn.edu/person/mahsa-attaran/), Monica Hamilton (https://art.uconn.edu/person/monica-hamilton/), Haneih Kashani (https://art.uconn.edu/person/hanieh-kashani/) and Anna Schwartz (https://art.uconn.edu/person/anna-schwartz/).DMD MFA candidates are Nooshin Farashaei (https://dmd.uconn.edu/person/nooshin-farashaei/), Maryam Farhadi (https://dmd.uconn.edu/person/maryam-farhadi/), Amara Khaled (https://dmd.uconn.edu/person/amara-khaled/), Nurudeen Musa (https://dmd.uconn.edu/person/nurudeen-musa/), Tariq Rakha (https://dmd.uconn.edu/person/tariq-rakha/), Christian Romero (https://dmd.uconn.edu/person/christian-romero/). Cash Bar and light Hors D'oeuvres Everyone is welcome

Join the UConn Sexperts Prevention Peer Health Educators to talk about prevention, harm-reduction, and enhancing your well-being as it relates to sex – and to grab some free SHaW swag! 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.   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 studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (http://www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts)

Shakespeare returns to the CRT stage with the sassyrom-comMuch Ado About Nothing.Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick have arrived in Messina after a decisive victory on the battlefield. Claudio falls for their host's daughter, Hero, while Benedick falls into a battle of wits with Hero's cousin,Beatrice. Beatrice and Benedick want nothing of love, but their friends have another idea.  Replete with hijinks, intrigue, mistaken identity, and a conniving ne'er-do-well, this delightful comedy is the most fun you can have onstage without swords.

Enjoy performances by UConn Chamber Music Ensembles! Student/ Military/ Children/ Faculty pick up FREE ticket at box office on site.

Thursday, Apr. 3rd Space Jam Friday, Apr. 4th NO MOVIE Thursday, Apr. 10th Barbie Friday, Apr. 11th Oppenheimer Thursday, Apr. 17th High School Musical Friday, Apr. 18th HSM 2 Saturday, Apr. 19th HSM 3 Thursday, Apr. 24th Deadpool Friday, Apr.. 25th Deadpool 2 Saturday, Apr. 26th Deadpool and Wolverine