Audience: new faculty or faculty considering adding a rubric to their grading structure Level: Introductory Learning objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the value and role of rubrics in measuring student learning 2. Discuss the types of rubrics, including pro's and con's of each 3. Recognize the steps in creating a rubric 4. Connect rubrics with outcomes and learning data Description Rubrics are an assessment tool that promotes consistent and reduced bias grading. helps instructors and students focus attention on the important aspects of an assignment. They are designed to help students understand what is at stake in an assignment, what to work toward, and how they will be assessed. For instructors, rubrics can serve as feedback on assignments, focus revisions, and motivate students to improve. This introductory workshop explores the elements of a rubric, methods for developing effective rubrics, and how to apply them within your courses. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3572 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3572)

Drop by the Law Library Lab for a short explanation of which study aids we have and how to use them.This session is hosted by Tanya Johnson.

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

This talk explores the city of Atlanta before, during, and after the Civil War siege laid waste to what was called "the greatest prize in the Confederacy" for military capture. Yet, in the aftermath, a new iteration of the city emerged from the smoldering ruins. With newly freed people pouring into the city, contested visions of the city's core character emerged and would remain contested for generations to come.Jeffery Ogbar, History Department, UConn

This talk explores the city of Atlanta before, during, and after the Civil War siege laid waste to what was called "the greatest prize in the Confederacy" for military capture. Yet, in the aftermath, a new iteration of the city emerged from the smoldering ruins. With newly freed people pouring into the city, contested visions of the city's core character emerged and would remain contested for generations to come.Jeffery Ogbar, History 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 Ashley Smith, Psy.D (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)

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/)

ANSC PhD Defense: Divya JosephDate: September 30, 2025Time: 2:00 PMLocation: WITE 115 (York Room)

Learn more about how to get involved in undergraduate research, how to find opportunities on and off campus, and advisors who can help you navigate the online tools. Space is limited, so register today to save your spot.

Riding the First AI Wave: Reflections on Teaching & Learning at UConn Stamford Join us for a special screening and discussion with Professor Worwood. When: Tuesday, September 30th Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM Where: Gen-Re Auditorium, Room 109 The event will feature the documentary Riding the First AI Wave, which highlights the perspectives of K–12 educators, undergraduate students, and faculty on the rise of generative AI in education. Following the film, there will be an open conversation on how AI is shaping teaching and learning, the ethical considerations it raises, and the opportunities it creates. This is a chance to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of education in an AI-powered world.

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.

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/).

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/).

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.

Dr. Patrick FerreeProfessor of Biology, Department of Natural SciencesPitzer College and Scripps College Claremont Host: Stacey HanlonChromosome-killing chromosomes: understanding the molecular basis of extreme genome conflict In this talk, Dr. Ferree will highlight work from thier group aimed to understand how a selfish B chromosome causes genome elimination and sex reversal in the jewel wasp, Nasonia vitripennis, in order to achieve super-Mendelian inheritance.About Dr. Ferree: Dr. Ferree earned a PhD in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UC Santa Cruz, working in the lab of William Sullivan. They studied the cell biology of Wolbachia in the germ line tissues of Drosophila melanogaster. As a postdoc in the laboratory of Daniel Barbash at Cornell, Ferree investigated the genetic basis of hybrid incompatibility between two fruit fly species. They found that a species-specific region of heterochromatin from D. melanogaster causes hybrid lethality when present in hybrids containing maternal cytoplasm from D. simulans. As a faculty member at the Claremont Colleges, Ferree studied several different systems, including lethal effects of circularized sex chromosomes, host-symbiont interactions underlying male killing caused by Spiroplasma bacteria in the fruit fly, and most recently, the molecular basis of genome elimination caused by a selfish B chromosome in the jewel wasp, Nasonia vitripennis.PublicationPSRs: Selfish chromosomes that manipulate reproductive development (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S108495212400020X)https://www.pitzer.edu/patrick-ferree (https://www.pitzer.edu/patrick-ferree)