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Art exhibit highlighting creative the creative talent of UConn Health Employees from across the organization.

"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

The UConn Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (i.e., UConn Pepper Center), plans to submit an application for competitive renewal to the National Institute on Aging at NIH. At this time, the UConn Pepper Center Pilot/Exploratory Studies Core (PESC) seeks letters of intent (LOIs) for studies to be included in the application. Studies selected for inclusion in the application will be funded contingent upon continued funding of the UConn Pepper Center. We are seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) for 1-year pilot and exploratory studies that focus on enhancing function and independence in older adults while also advancing knowledge in the UConn Pepper Center theme of Precision Gerontology, and that will support future grant applications. We welcome a variety of research approaches, ranging from biological to clinical/behavioral to health services/community-based research. Projects focusing on cognition and behavior, host defense and immunity, voiding and continence, and mobility and falls are of particular interest. For proposed studies involving human subjects research, secondary data analysis-based projects are encouraged. Projects involving primary data collection are allowed but must be sufficiently feasible to complete within 1 year. LOIs are due by September 10, 2025 Full-time UConn and JAX faculty are eligible to apply for PESC funding. Priority will be given to junior faculty/early-stage investigators as well as established investigators pursuing aging-related research (relevant to Precision Gerontology) as a new area of research. Investigators may request up to $50,000 (direct costs) for a 1-year pilot project. Those interested in submitting an LOI are strongly encouraged to contact the PESC Co-Leaders Dr. Lisa Barry (libarry@uchc.edu) Dr. Blanka Rogina (rogina@uchc.edu) and to visit the UConn Pepper Center website to learn more about the theme of Precision Gerontology and the UConn Pepper Center Research Resource Cores. https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/ Those seeking to apply for UConn PESC funding must submit the following by September 10, 2025: 1. A 1-page Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes:Brief description of the Specific Aims, Significance, and Approach; Statement as to how the proposed study aligns with the UConn Pepper Center theme of Precision Gerontology; Statement of how the proposed study will utilize applicable UConn Pepper Center Research Resource Cores. 2. On a separate page, a brief budget and timeline 3. NIH Biosketch for Principal Investigator. Please send LOIs to Ms. Laura Masi (masi@uchc.edu) Individuals selected to submit full proposals will be notified by the PESC Co-Leaders.

Provided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and the UConn Health Department of Neurosurgery.

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

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

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

Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Summer 2025 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

In vitro propagation, interspecific hybridization and chemical mutagenesis of the native ornamental shrubs Clethra alnifolia and Morella pensylvanica.  Clethra alnifolia L. 'Ruby Spice' and Morella pensylvanica K. 'Bobzam' (Bobbee™) are well known ornamental shrub cultivars native to New England. They have become popular for use in landscaping due to their superior ornamental features, low maintenance needs, environmentally friendly nature and consumer preference for native plants. New cultivars drive sales for nurseries and efficient methods to rapidly propagate these plants are needed. This talk explores a variety of new propagation and breeding methods on little studied shrubs with the intention of increasing the variety within and access to these plants.

In vitro propagation, interspecific hybridization and chemical mutagenesis of the native ornamental shrubs Clethra alnifolia and Morella pensylvanica.  Clethra alnifolia L. 'Ruby Spice' and Morella pensylvanica K. 'Bobzam' (Bobbee™) are well known ornamental shrub cultivars native to New England. They have become popular for use in landscaping due to their superior ornamental features, low maintenance needs, environmentally friendly nature and consumer preference for native plants. New cultivars drive sales for nurseries and efficient methods to rapidly propagate these plants are needed. This talk explores a variety of new propagation and breeding methods on little studied shrubs with the intention of increasing the variety within and access to these plants.

GI Grand Rounds conferences take place weekly on Wednesdays at noon via Webex. Please contact Amy Pallotti to be added to detailed conference announcement emails.

As you consider the MS in Accounting program (https://msaccounting.uconn.edu/) at UConn, it is extremely important that that you make an informed choice, and attending a virtual information session is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The MSA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program from admissions representatives.

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

Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback. Provider: Carlos Gonzalez-Martinez, LCSW

Dissertation Title: Functional Characterization of USP7 and its Pathogenic Mutants in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Field of Study: Molecular Biology and Biophysics.

Dissertation Title: Functional Characterization of USP7 and its Pathogenic Mutants in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Field of Study: Molecular Biology and Biophysics.

Title: "Functional Characterization of USP7 and its Pathogenic Mutants in Neurodevelopmental Disorders" Major Advisor: Dr. Irina Bezsonova

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