Author Zeke Hernandez will be speaking and hosting a book signing for his book, The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers.Register now (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsomos-ct-presents-zeke-hernandez-the-truth-about-immigration-tickets-1595886532579%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator%26utm_medium%3Dqr%26utm_source%3Dprint%26utm_campaign%3Dsomos-ct-zeke-hernandez&data=05%7C02%7Ckim.schwarz%40uconn.edu%7C5a3ffb74bd2c48c4b4fc08ddf065c047%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638931042012449132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cVe2EQxBOdlBiZ3Jhx0927CWUxc%2FsQn82rWWiX4Cqtw%3D&reserved=0)

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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/).

Audience: faculty considering or currently utilizing community-engaged learning opportunities in their course Level: Introductory Learning objectives By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss assessment of instructional objectives for service learning 2. Discuss assessment of ancillary and community objectives 3. Describe the Service Learning Fellowship program Description In case you missed this session at the 2025 Assessment Institute, we are offering this wonderful session again… Join the Office of Outreach and Engagement for an informal conversation on assessing community-engaged pedagogy. We'll discuss methods to assess instructional, ancillary, and community objectives. This session will also introduce the Service Learning Fellowship program, an immersive, yearlong professional development opportunity for faculty interested in creating or enhancing a service-learning course. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3516 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3516)

Dean Ofer Harel and associate deans Bandana Purkayastha, Manuela Wagner, and Barrett (Barry) Wells from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will visit the UConn Avery Point campus on Wednesday, October 1. They will host a drop-in hour for faculty to ask questions and discuss topics of professional interest. RSVP is strongly encouraged.RSVP to this event (https://forms.office.com/r/URtk5pQFx2)

Stop by the Library Cafe to meet UConn's facility dog, Jazmine and her handler Sergeant Justin Cheney, and to explore how to stay informed and safe with the LiveSafe app.

Midterms don't have to be overwhelming! Join us for Mindful Midterms and pick up simple strategies to stay calm, centered, and ready to take on your exams with confidence.

One-Size-Fits-All? Examining the Varied Forms and Effects of ParentingYi Lan, M.A. Department of Sociology, University of Connecticut  Committee Dr. Simon Cheng, Chair Dr. Jeremy Pais Dr. Mary Fischer Dr. Ryan Talbert Dr. Christin Munsch  Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 | 1:30pm EDT  Abstract This dissertation seeks to broaden the discussion of parenting by examining diverse parental practices and determining whether a single form of parenting is universally effective across contexts. Drawing on nationally representative datasets, I develop three empirical chapters to address this question. The first chapter uses the Child Development Supplement (CDS I–III, 1997–2007) of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) to compile and compare parenting strategies across different social groups. This chapter investigates whether parenting preferences vary by social background and contributes to the sociology of education by expanding current theories through more nuanced categorizations of parenting, moving beyond the current dominant focus on investment and involvement. The second chapter turns to the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09) to explore how combinations of parenting practices shape students' decisions to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors in college. It examines which combinations of parenting strategies best explain variations in STEM choices across social groups. Building on this analysis, the third chapter further investigates how parenting strategies interact with parents' educational and occupational backgrounds. It investigates whether parents' capacities moderate the effects of different parenting approaches on children's STEM major choices. Taken together, this dissertation intends to provide a more comprehensive examination of parenting by moving beyond current categorizations and highlighting its complex, context-dependent effects. The findings aim to enrich sociological theory by addressing gaps in parenting perspectives beyond investment and involvement, offering insights into how parenting contributes to inequalities in children's outcomes, suggesting ways to better support children from disadvantaged groups, and contributing to the development of future survey instruments aimed at capturing the complexity of parenting.

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/)

Thesis Defense for Andrew Peitzsch as part of the graduation requirement for his Master's of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Thesis Title: Objective Assessment of Pain Quality and Intensity through Wearable Measures of Electrodermal Activity Abstract: Pain is one of the most important clinical markers when it comes to medial care and has long been viewed as an internal sensation that can only truly be perceived by the one experiencing it. Current care guidelines track changes in pain intensity and quality characteristics through self reported scores and surveys, but these have been shown to have wide inter- and intrapatient variability and are limited in situations where patient responses are difficult to collect (e.g. cognitive impairment, language barriers, movement limitations during treatment, etc.). Physiological measures have been proposed as objective pain markers to improve reliability, repeatability, and usability. Among these, electrodermal activity (EDA) has been shown to correlate with Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) activation and with it pain responses. Three primary peripheral sensory nerve fibers carry pain and tactile information: Aβ- and Aδ-fibers, carrying short touch and acute pain, respectively, and C-fibers carrying dull prolonged pain. Since the different fiber types carry different types of pain signals, detection of which nerve fibers are involved in a response may allow for measurement of pain quality characteristics. EDA has previously been shown to be highly sensitive to sharp, acute pains carried along Aδ-fibers, but responses to C-fiber associated pain has yet to be investigated. Here, we use transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) to selectively activate peripheral nerve fiber types at varying intensities in 21 human participants and measured how EDA responses change under each condition. We show that EDA can successfully classify between EDA responses to each nerve fiber stimulation regime with a high degree of accuracy. We also show how responses to different intensities of pain vary between Aδ- and C-fibers, the two primary pain-associated nerve fibers, and how these differences affect classification models for pain intensity. The ability to objectively measure which nerve fibers are involved in which pains and to what degree has the potential to unlock new patient pain care methods and inform treatment decisions in clinic.

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Turn raw numbers into meaningful insights. Explore tools and techniques for impactful dashboards, then team up to design and present your own using a sample dataset. Gain practical experience in transforming data into compelling stories that drive decision-making. Register here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21646_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=15 (https://secure.touchnet.com/C21646_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=15) 

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.

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