About this Event What can we learn from the history of eugenics about the risks and the ethical application of AI in medicine and public health today? How are eugenic practices of the past shaping the algorithms and extending the legacies of those practices into the present? Dr. Craig Spencer will discuss historical determinants of public health and medicine in the AI age and ask whether we are seeing the normalization of eugenics 2.0.   About the SpeakerCraig Spencer (https://pandemics.sph.brown.edu/people/craig-spencer-md-mph), MD, MPH is an emergency medicine physician and Associate Professor of the Practice at Brown University School of Public Health. With nearly two decades of experience in global health and humanitarian response, he has worked on critical public health issues across Africa, Southeast Asia, and beyond, including leading the epidemiological response and treating patients during the West African Ebola outbreak. Dr. Spencer's work focuses on the historical foundations of public health, humanitarian response, and pandemic preparedness. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Washington Post and more. He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on the Board of Advisors for Doctors Without Borders USA.     Sponsors This event is hosted by the History of Human Rights Collective, part of the Research Program on Humanitarianism (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/humanitarianism/) (RPH) at the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and co-sponsored by the Global Health & Human Rights Research Program (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/global-health/) (GHHR).

Audience: new or current faculty Level: Introductory Learning objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe strategies for incorporating active learning in a large enrollment course 2. Discuss the positive impact on mental health associated with active learning Description In case you missed this session at the 2025 Assessment Institute, we are offering this wonderful session again… A large (135 student) course underwent systematic improvement over a 6-year span. This improvement was accomplished using feedback and introducing active learning. The improvement also included exploring the positive impact of active learning on mental health. This process successfully improved student evaluation scores to a 5.0 average. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3517 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3517)

What could be a better way to start your final year at UConn Waterbury than celebrating with a sparkling cider toast and delicious bites? Mark your calendars for a seniors-only event where you can grab important senior information regarding career development, graduation, and cap & gown. Capture the moment with friends at the photo booth and pick up senior t-shirts and pins! Register Here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101305921)

Drop in for a short explanation of how to do a preemption check and help completing your own.This session is hosted by Tanya Johnson.

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

🧠✨ Need a boost in focus before midterms? Join us for our Focus & Concentration Workshop! 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 7th 🕐 1–2 PM 📍 Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE), Room 260 Learn practical strategies to sharpen your focus, improve concentration, and pick up tips & tricks to stay on track this semester. Perfect timing before exams hit!

This presentation uses an art-science animation that combines scientific climate simulations and speculative story telling. It will reveal connections between our human activity and our ecosystem, and environmental changes occurring in the rapidly warming Arctic, the region of our planet warming most rapidly because of climate change.Anne Lindemann, Digital Media and Design Department, UConn

This presentation uses an art-science animation that combines scientific climate simulations and speculative story telling. It will reveal connections between our human activity and our ecosystem, and environmental changes occurring in the rapidly warming Arctic, the region of our planet warming most rapidly because of climate change.Anne Lindemann, Digital Media and Design Department, 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 Jessica Doyle, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jessica-doyle/)

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 Sijia (Michelle) Chen, LPC (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sarah-hallwood/)

We are pleased to offer accessible technology workshops as part of an ongoing workshop series. These workshops are intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of University employees and organizations in the use of accessible technology.

Pause. Unwind. Thrive.Drop in to HBL 1101 for a soft, low-pressure space in the library to rest your brain, reset your energy, and take a mindful minute (or more) for yourself. Explore creative hands-on activities like collaging, coloring pages and zine-making, browse cozy books from our wellness and leisure collections, and connect with campus resources that support your well-being. Whether a five-minute breather between classes or a full-on study break, you're welcome here.

Use the link provided to sign up for the information session of your choosing. If the dates do not work for you and you're still interested in learning more, please email Mary Tabb Foley at mary.tabb@uconn.edu.

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.

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

Join us for the Stamford Investment Banking Club's first event of the year! Meet the executive board, learn about the club's mission, and get an introduction to investment banking: what it is, why it's a top career choice, and the pros, cons, and career paths it offers. We will cover how to secure an internship by mastering the three pillars: resume, networking, and interviews. Enjoy free food while previewing upcoming events and workshops, including our Resume Workshop, and share your input on what you would like to see (and eat) at future meetings.

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