Master Calendar

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DNP student Brandon Kulak presenting their final dissertation: "Emerging Nurse Leader Development Program: Impact of Charge Nurse Leadership Development Program on the Self Efficacy and Engagement of Charge Nurses."

DNP student Patrick Krecidlo presenting their final dissertation: "Emerging Nurse Leader Development Program: Impact of Charge Nurse Leadership Development Program on the Self Efficacy and Engagement of Charge Nurses."

Need advice, support, or tips to stay on track? Meet with a Peer Leader for a personalized consultation to: ✅ Create a study routine that works for you ✅ Get advice on recovering after midterms ✅ Learn tips to stay balanced, motivated, and focused 💡 No appointment needed—just drop in! 🕘 Walk-In Hours (CASE, Room 260): • Mondays 9:00 – 11:00 AM • Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 💻 Remote / Virtual Hours: • Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 AM Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTBjNjY4YTItNGFjNi00YmJkLWJkZGItYjY5NzhkNzg0MWNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227508f8ce-361f-42fe-9fdf-7599658ad547%22%7d Let's finish the semester strong—together! 💪🌟

Join faculty, students, and community partners in sharing strategies for co-creating scholarship and learning that address pressing social challenges and strengthen community-campus partnerships. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Corey Dolgon (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stonehill.edu%2Ffaculty-staff-directory%2Fdetails%2Fcorey-dolgon%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmerly.downey%40uconn.edu%7Ce00feac420be4317b71908de0fe78ff8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638965684442959140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KFBKEIk2Zefbu%2B0A2TVG4ssVQIvjp7PqDEDMkFaMWog%3D&reserved=0) as our keynote speaker. Dr. Dolgon is a nationally recognized scholar of service learning, class and labor struggles, and community engagement for positive social change. Everyone is invited to engage in conversations about the challenges and opportunities of ethical collaboration across institutions to build capacity for stronger educational partnerships. Graduate students are encouraged to attend to learn practical strategies for engaging with community partners and making an impact through their research, coursework, or community-engaged programs. Free registration was made possible through the generous support of UConn Hartford, Research on Resilient Cities, Racism and Equity (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcities.hartford.uconn.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmerly.downey%40uconn.edu%7Ce00feac420be4317b71908de0fe78ff8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638965684442980692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7R92O%2FaW67DDim5eaO3RkdNCxcV%2F25ng%2Ffm8%2Bafpx6s%3D&reserved=0), and Trinity College, Center for Hartford Engagement and Research. (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trincoll.edu%2Fcher%2Faction-lab%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmerly.downey%40uconn.edu%7Ce00feac420be4317b71908de0fe78ff8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638965684443001220%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TbTnQzdwjyjYmh7NVNdDYOJajE8D%2F4P5maZfl4YQ0Cs%3D&reserved=0) Please register by Sunday, November 16th. For more information, contact engagement@uconn.edu (mailto:engagement@uconn.edu).Registration Form

Franco Gigliotti from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will be defending his PhD dissertation titled 'Population Status and Implications of Salt Marsh Restoration for a Threatened Breeding Bird Community'.

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DNP student presenting their project: "Healing Hearts After a Myocardial Infarction: The Focus on Holistic Heart Health with the Implementation of a Depression Screening Protocol."

Abstract:Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, affecting an estimated 2.8 million individuals worldwide. Its underlying pathophysiology reflects complex interactions involving genetic susceptibility, immune dysregulation, and metabolic alterations. Emerging evidence has highlighted the potential role of the gut microbiome in MS; however, the temporal dynamics linking microbial communities with host immunity, metabolism, and dietary influences remain insufficiently characterized. To better understand these relationships, we carried out a six-month longitudinal multi-omics study including 49 participants: 24 untreated relapsing-remitting MS patients and 25 healthy controls matched by age, sex, and race. Our metagenomic analyses identified multiple gut microbial taxa significantly reduced in MS patients, as well as taxa showing positive and negative associations with clinical disability measures. These microbiome shifts coincided with marked alterations in peripheral immune cell composition.Although numerous studies have reported associations between gut microbial taxa and MS, the specific microbial signatures linked to the disease vary considerably across cohorts, leading to limited consensus. To address this inconsistency, we performed a meta-analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing datasets from seven studies that differed in geographic origin and technical protocols, totaling 524 adult participants (257 MS patients and 267 healthy controls). Each dataset was reprocessed using a standardized workflow to minimize methodological bias, and both study-level and pooled comparative analyses were performed. This integrated analysis revealed a set of microbial taxa that were consistently associated with MS across multiple cohorts, providing more robust evidence for reproducible gut microbiome alterations in MS.Several of the microbial taxa repeatedly detected across studies are noteworthy, either because of their consistent differential abundance between MS patients and healthy individuals or because of their potential metabolic interactions with the host. Elucidating the functional roles of these microbes will be essential for clarifying their contribution to MS pathophysiology. To support such downstream strain-level analyses—which require high-quality, contamination-free reads for reliable genome reconstruction—we developed StrainPolisher, a computational tool that identifies and removes contaminant reads from whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data at the strain resolution. Benchmark evaluations indicate that StrainPolisher delivers high accuracy and computational efficiency, providing a robust quality-control solution for microbial genomics workflows.Taken together, this work integrates longitudinal multi-omics profiling with cross-cohort meta-analysis to deepen our understanding of the gut microbiome's involvement in MS, and further introduces a generalizable strain-level quality control tool that supports robust microbial genomic investigations more broadly.

Jewelry, scarves, art related and other gifts, games, accessories, t-shirts, cards, and stocking stuffers. UConn Cards and postcards. Sale Dates: November 18 - December 18 during Museum open hours. 20% off sale*. (30% for Museum Members - show your card). *Connecticut Art Trail Passports not on sale. Take a break and visit the wonderful exhibitions in the galleries.

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness's Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships! Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered 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. The 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.  Fall 2025 Drop In Hours: September 15th – December 5thMonday: 12pm-4pm Tuesday: 9am-6:30pm Wednesday: 11:15am-6pm Thursday: 11am-5:30pm Friday: 10:30am-5:30pm 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. If you can't make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu (mailto:cassy@uconn.edu) For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts) or email cassy@uconn.edu (mailto:cassy@uconn.edu)

Knight Student Lounge 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

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/).

Rebecca RobinsonUniversity of Rhode IslandHost: Dave LundTime & Date: 11:00 am, Friday, November 21, 2025Place: Lowell Weicker Building, Seminar Room 103 (or Webex)Request Seminar InformationCancellation & Additional Seminar Details (https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/seminar/seminar1258/)If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodations, please contact 860-405-9152 (tel:+18604059152) or email marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu (mailto:marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu).This is an Honors Event. See tags below for categories. #UHLevent11280

Target Audience: UConn Health faculty, residents, medical students, and other mental health professionals Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to): 1. Identify relevant legal standards for competence to stand trial and not guilty by reason of insanity 2. Recognize the types of treatment offered in forensic hospital settings 3. Recognize national trends in forensic psychiatry treatment Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Wasser in the 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. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Dr. Wasser 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. Gregory C. Barron 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. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Planning Committee Disclosure Statement: Drs. Linda Durst, Feier Liu, Cassandra Holinka, Jessica Meyer, Surita Rao, Andrew Winokur, Kristina Zdanys, and Sharon Freeman 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. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Dr. Beth Springate has a financial interest/arrangement with CogState and Medtronic that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of his/her role as the activity director. The following mitigated safeguard(s) have been put into place: the Activity Director determined that the financial relationship of the planner is outside the content of the program. Commercial Support Statement: This CME activity has no commercial support associated with it. Evaluations: Participants are required to complete an evaluation to obtain CME Credits. This CME activity uses an electronic evaluation survey. An email from the activity admin, Sharon Freeman, sfreeman@uchc.edu with instruction will be sent to the participants. Please complete the evaluation within 5 business days of receiving the email. If you do not receive an email within the 5 business days of this activity, please reach directly out to the activity admin. All evaluations must be completed within 5 business days of receiving the email evaluation assignment.

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

12 Step Recovery Meetings - Two Offerings! 12 Step Recovery is a fellowship of people who come together to build an individualized program of recovery based on the program's 12 Steps of Recovery. This pathway includes a spiritual component, Higher Power, that is unique to each individual, and that may evolve or change completely over time. 12 Step Recovery at UConn is intended to provide exposure and practice with 1) 12 Steps overall with a strong focus on the first three Steps, 2) primary program components, literature, and guiding principles, and 3) building a community of support and fellowship. 12 Step Recovery is an abstinence-based program designed originally to support people living with addiction to substances; however, it has grown to include other types of addictions and problem behaviors. Meetings are facilitated by students for students. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is online only. IN-PERSON ONLY, Offered at the UConn Recovery Community Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, Storrs Campus All UConn Students are Welcome - Any campus! ONLINE ONLY Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00pm Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: UConn United in Recovery: Online Meeting Code for SMART Recovery & 12 Step Recovery (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_YmJjYWQ3ZDEtZDIzNi00OTgxLWIzYjctZjZhYjExNjZkZGY2%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522872acbed-4db8-47d3-b670-b33ab35bd157%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7Cmichelle.tirabassi%40uconn.edu%7Cdef8780f6f324d1905f908ddf2134a01%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638932886847988097%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lfQ4oy7R5I8lUOKTWE73%2FhMDGWnxWuNmhDSL%2F4EMBtY%3D&reserved=0) All UConn Students are Welcome - Any Campus!