Come hang out with library crafters! Bring your own project (and lunch) or use our supplies, and all skill levels are welcome.This session is hosted by Tanya Johnson.

Our speaker will present advances made by his group on the formulation of topology optimization techniques to design lightweight structures with superior performance. In these methods, the computer starts with a "blank" design and automatically determines the optimal shape of the structure given some design goal and requirements, usually producing organic or unintuitive designs that are highly structurally efficient.Julian Novato, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering, UConn

Our speaker will present advances made by his group on the formulation of topology optimization techniques to design lightweight structures with superior performance. In these methods, the computer starts with a "blank" design and automatically determines the optimal shape of the structure given some design goal and requirements, usually producing organic or unintuitive designs that are highly structurally efficient.Julian Novato, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering, UConn

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 Graciela Quinones-Rodriguez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/graciela-quinones-rodriguez/)

The UConn Stamford Fall 2025 Career Fair is open to all UConn students and recent alumni to explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs with over 60 businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. Every major and class year are welcome. Whether you are looking for an opportunity now or in the future, come chat with our friendly employer guests who are here to meet YOU! Dress to impress and bring lots of resumes! Register Here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101286143)

The UConn Stamford Fall 2025 Career Fair is open to all UConn students and recent alumni to explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs with over 60 businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. Every major and class year are welcome. Whether you are looking for an opportunity now or in the future, come chat with our friendly employer guests who are here to meet YOU! Dress to impress and bring lots of resumes! Register Here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101286143)

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Connecticut Announces theRelated Proposal for the Doctoral Degree  Morgan Wagner B.S. Biology Millersville University of Pennsylvania    Evaluating the Structural Dynamics of Toxoplasma gondii BipA and the Protein's Role in Maintaining Apicoplast Integrity   Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:00 PM BPB 201Major Advisor: Dr. Victoria RobinsonCommittee Member: Dr. Aoife HeaslipCommittee Member: Dr. James ColeCommittee Member: Dr. Kenneth CampelloneCommittee Member: Dr. Dylan Murray

The thematic focus for this particular session is facilitating group work in small to medium undergraduate courses. All instructors are welcome, even if you teach larger classes or labs. Proposed Objectives: Discuss the affordances of, and objectives for, group activities during class; Become aware of options for structuring group activities during class; Discuss design of longer term collaborative assignments; Share ideas for addressing challenges, including free riders, conflict, and assessment; share what's on your mind. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3636 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3636)

Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students 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.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) 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.

Master Algebra with us! Join our Algebra Workshop Series this fall at CASE (Room 260) from 3:30–4:30 P.M. Each session will break down key algebra concepts to help you build confidence and sharpen your skills. 📍 CASE (Room 260) Don't miss the chance to level up your math game!

Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate 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. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker, (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/) 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.

The mainstream media have emerged as prominent forces in the gender and sexual socialization of American youth, with teens consuming nearly 8 hours of media a day. However, media portrayals of women are often quite limited, with heavy emphasis on their beauty, sexiness, and sexual appeal. How might regular exposure to this content shape how girls and young women view themselves and their abilities? Most of the early research testing this question focused on traditional media, mainly magazines, on White women, and on consequences for women's body image. In this talk, I present findings from several studies that extend this work by testing contributions of traditional and social media, by investigating associations for White girls and girls of color, and by reporting consequences for girls' and young women's mental health, sexual health, romantic relationships, and academic cognitions.

English workshops are available for 10-weeks in the Fall and Spring semesters. These workshops can be used to improve the communication skills needed to meet the university's English requirement for teaching undergraduate students (TA's) These workshops will help participants develop the speaking skills needed to convey their ideas clearly when presenting in front of an audience. Students will practice presenting information relevant to their field of study and be actively involved in self-assessment and peer assessment. Content will be adapted to suit the group's needs. Conversation partners will join the last hour of class to provide opportunities for practice, feedback, and questions. Registration for the workshop series is highly recommended to guarantee a seat. Who can register? UConn undergraduates, graduates, J1 scholars, J2, F2, exchange students (EGL).https://ita.uconn.edu/english-support/ (https://ita.uconn.edu/english-support/) 

This session will focus on the American education system, where the boundaries between faith and government have long been contested. The United States was founded on the principle of religious freedom alongside the vision of an independent government. Yet, from prayer in schools to the design of public curricula, the role of religion in education continues to spark nationwide legal battles, political debates, and community concern. These questions not only test the meaning of the First Amendment but also shape how students, families, and educators experience schooling today. This dialogue invites participants into a thoughtful, small-table conversation facilitated by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative. Together, we will examine how religion and education intersect, and reflect on what these debates reveal about the challenges and promises of democracy in our time.Dinner will be provided.This dialogue is organized by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative Student Fellows (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/democracy-dialogues/fellows/).

✨ Bounce Back After Midterms ✨ Feeling drained after exams? Join us to re-group, re-focus, and re-energize so you can finish the semester strong! 💪🌱 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8 🕟 4:30 – 5:30 PM 📍 CASE, Room 260 You'll walk away with: ✅ Practical habits to stay on track ✅ Motivation to keep going ✅ Strategies to re-center and refocus Let's finish this semester strong together! ✨💙

Meeting Structure:4:30-5:00: Introductions (to each other and scholarly work)5:00-6:00: Sustained writing (weekly accountability time to write with others)6:00-6:15: Interleaf exit (expressions of interest and affirmation of someone else's work across disciplines)6:15-6:30: Research chat (share resources, suggested readings, or ask a librarian)Interleaf honors writing as an intertextual and collaborative act, where ideas don't exist in silos but unfold in relation to others. Come add your page to the story of scholarship at UConn. RSVP requested for headcount, but not required.Interleaf (n): a page inserted between pages of a book, often blank or supplementary; a space of connection, reflection, and addition