Master Calendar

"Expressions in Multimedia" by Martha G. Trask "Secondary Effects" by Jeff Ostergren Join us for a reception Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery. (north side of the food court)Martha G. Trask is an expressive mixed media artist who happens to work in our library.Jeff Ostergren infuses his paint with actual medications to tell stories about the intertwined histories of pharmaceuticals and color.

The exhibiting artists are Marsha Borden, Helena Chastel, Kathryn Frund, Phoebe Godfrey, Hugh MacDonald, Bob Pavlik, Dan Potter, and R. Douglass Rice. Open Air 2025 is open daily and will remain on view through October 6, 2025. June 19, 2025 iis the last day to visit indoor art exhibitions. Exhibitions inside the AVS Gallery will resume on September 11, 2025

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 Neurosurgery.  Speaker: Inam Kureshi, MDDate: Thursday, July 24, 2025Time: 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: Management of Acute spine injuries (general)  Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to):Review general information surrounding ICP (Increased intracranial pressure), including ICP monitoring. Describe basic treatment measures and CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak) physiology. Discuss the management guidelines for traumatic brain injury.  Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Kureshi, 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. Kureshi 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. Kureshi, and Nataha 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.

The formation of soot nanoparticles in combustion environments remains one of the most complex and least understood phenomena in aerosol science, particularly at the early stages where molecular precursors transition into solid-phase nanoparticles. This dissertation focuses on advancing the detection and characterization of flame-formed carbonaceous and metal aerosols smaller than 5 nm by advancing the application of state-of-the-art aerosol diagnostic techniques. The primary focus of this dissertation is the integration of High-Resolution Differential Mobility Analysis (HR-DMA) coupled with a novel Condensation Particle Counting (CPC) diagnostic technique to achieve high-resolution measurements of the size distribution functions (SDFs) of sub-5 nm particles. This dissertation evaluates the performance of a prototype Water CPC (WCPC) in detecting hydrophobic sub-5 nm charged and neutral carbonaceous flame-formed aerosols. To enhance condensation growth activation of the smallest possible aerosols within a WCPC, a two-stage saturator is installed at the WCPC inlet and operated with different working fluid, which is either DiEthylene Glycol (DEG), normal Butanol (nBA), Isopropanol (IPA), or Ethanol (EtOH). Experimental results demonstrate that the concurrent supersaturation of water and fluid enhances the detection of charged materials as small as 1.5 nm with 50% efficiency. Notably, the evaporative flow generated in the saturator inlet serves as a natural sheath, directing the aerosol sample toward the centerline of the growth tube, where supersaturation and temperature fields are more uniform, enabling the fluid-WCPC to be used also as an aerosol sizing instrument. This dissertation further advances the detection of electrically neutral nanosized aerosols, an area that has remained largely unexplored due to the inherent difficulties in measuring uncharged particles. By adapting HR-DMA and fluid-WCPC systems, the dissertation presents the first robust approach for detecting and characterizing neutral sub-5 nm aerosols. This capability addresses a critical gap in the current understanding of soot inception, enabling direct investigation of the early-stage formation of both neutral and naturally charged flame-formed aerosols. I also provide a tool to monitor and sample both hydrophilic and hydrophobic aerosols smaller than 5nm in the atmosphere. Additionally, HR-DMA is also employed in a new Planar Mixing Layer Flame (PMLF) configuration to capture the evolution of incipient soot SDFs down to ~0.9 nm, revealing distinct high- and low-temperature soot nucleation pathways, with results validated by in-situ laser diagnostics. Beyond combustion-generated aerosols, this dissertation explores broader applications of HR-DMA, including the characterization of sub-10 nm platinum (Pt) nanoparticles synthesized via Reactive Spray Deposition Technology (RSDT) for building Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs), functional for electrochemical applications. By employing rapid dilution sampling coupled with HR-DMA, this dissertation reveals how Pt nanoparticles evolve in size and acquire charge through interactions with flame-generated ions, providing key insights into controlling nanoparticle synthesis mechanisms during their high-temperature synthesis in flame. Together, this dissertation establishes a versatile experimental framework that leverages state-of-the-art techniques to explore the earliest stages of aerosol formation in flames. These methodologies provide critical insights into gas-to-particle conversion processes, significantly improving our ability to characterize combustion-generated aerosols with greater accuracy and resolution. At the same time, the techniques provide tools to monitor the fate of such flame-formed nanosized aerosols, once emitted in the atmosphere.

 Offerings at the market may change each week, so stop by to see what we have. Bakery items may include freshly-baked pies, breads, bars, cake slices, and gluten-free/vegan offerings. Feel free to chat with the student farmers and learn more about some interesting varieties they grow, their farming practices, and what they love about Spring Valley Student Farm. Summer Market: Thursdays from July 10 - August 14th (no market on 7/3 or 8/21) When: 11:30am-1:30pm Where: Storrs Campus, Fairfield Way, near the UConn Library Selling farm fresh produce, flowers, farm t-shirts, and fresh baked goods from the UConn Bakery Farm Fresh Market can only accept credit/debit. Open to all. MARKET UPDATES/INCLEMENT WEATHER: If inclement weather occurs, the market will likely move indoors to the lower level of the Student Union. Please follow UConn Dining Services on our social accounts (https://dining.uconn.edu/social-media/) for market updates.

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Title: Distributional Dimensions of Risk and Resilience: Essays on Climate Uncertainty, Institutional Design, and Social Hierarchies in Water, Energy, and Food Systems. Field of Study: Agricultural and Resource Economics. This dissertation examines how climate uncertainties affect decision-making across water, energy, and food sectors, within the context of existing infrastructures, institutions, and social structures. The first two chapters focus on environmental uncertainty and its interaction with outdated institutional frameworks and infrastructure systems that were originally designed for a more stable climate regime. These chapters explore how these interactions influence individual decision-making processes and the strategies people adopt to mitigate or adapt to emerging risks. The third chapter shifts focus to examine how entrenched social hierarchies—specifically, the caste system—shape food security outcomes in a developing country context, using Nepal as a case study. Across all three chapters, a central concern is the heterogeneity of impacts and the limitations of one-size-fits-all policies in addressing evolving, uneven vulnerabilities and varying capacities to cope with climate, institutional, and social challenges.

This therapy group provides a supportive and confidential space for Mandarin-speaking graduate students to explore challenges related to academic stress, cultural adjustment, relationships, and personal growth. Conducted in Mandarin, the group fosters connection and understanding among peers who share similar experiences. Provider: Michelle Chen, LPC

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The exhibiting artists are Marsha Borden, Helena Chastel, Kathryn Frund, Phoebe Godfrey, Hugh MacDonald, Bob Pavlik, Dan Potter, and R. Douglass Rice. Open Air 2025 is open daily and will remain on view through October 6, 2025. June 19, 2025 iis the last day to visit indoor art exhibitions. Exhibitions inside the AVS Gallery will resume on September 11, 2025

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Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ) was founded on August 8, 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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In April 2024, the Department of Justice issued an update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ada.gov%2Fresources%2F2024-03-08-web-rule%2F&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987281013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L%2Bz6mRTbBflpXOJe9W3QB7cZ9xNsKm4I%2B5%2FLQclhc5c%3D&reserved=0) which requires state and local governments – including public universities – to ensure that their digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. These changes will impact many in our community, and we want to share information and resources that will help everyone prepare and comply with the new standards.What is Impacted? Any digital content that we provide or make available on behalf of the University of Connecticut must meet the standards set forth by this ruling, whether this content is provided directly by us or via third-party organization as part of a contract, licensing, or other agreement. This includes websites, digital files, social media content, and mobile applications.DeadlinesWebpages & ApplicationsCreated on or after April 2024 must be accessible at launch. Created before April 2024 need to be accessible by April 2026. Digital FilesCreated on or after April 2024 need to be accessible at launch. Created before April 2024 and still in use need to be accessible by April 2026. Created before April 2024 and not in use can be marked as archived and do not need to be remediated unless someone requests it. Technical Standard The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2FWAI%2Fstandards-guidelines%2Fwcag%2F&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987301355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GtBfaBbRmzVFT4Jwcx%2B5gcH9Ej1haYILGDt9MSwHiCk%3D&reserved=0) are the current technical standard for web content and mobile apps. Please note that UConn also has web standards (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrand.uconn.edu%2Fweb&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987315699%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IA0Va6a06XjzRJ8LZXG5PMuWZiM0%2FeMIREYo4qO3Mhs%3D&reserved=0) which must be adhered to. We require websites built on behalf of the University and/or using University funds to use a UConn domain and be hosted by UConn. While we know that our faculty and staff support efforts to provide accessible content and equitable experiences, performing this work and maintaining the standards going forward will be an ongoing, shared responsibility.

Speaker: Sarvenaz Sarabipour Title: TBD Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57 (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57)

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