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Presenters: Phil Birge-Liberman and Sally Chamberland Audience: faculty; anyone involved in program or Common Curriculum assessment activities Level: Introductory Learning objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the VALUE approach to assessment. Explain how rubrics are powerful tools for authentic assessment. Adapt VALUE rubrics to meet unique courses, program requirements, and learning contexts. Description AAC&U's VALUE (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education) approach to assessment was developed to provide a collaborative, faculty- devised, and faculty-influenced approach to assessing the quality of student learning on outcomes that educators and employers agree are essential for student success. Workshop participants will be empowered to use rubrics in their classrooms and/or programs by discussing rubric best practices and resources for using the VALUE rubrics in ways that best fit their context. During this workshop, participants will begin modifying and customizing VALUE rubrics. Overall, this workshop will delve into how we design our assessment practices for meaningful, authentic, and impactful assessment, together serving to underscore the critical connections among teaching, learning, and assessment. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3573 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3573)

In April 2024, the Department of Justice issued an update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ada.gov%2Fresources%2F2024-03-08-web-rule%2F&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987281013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L%2Bz6mRTbBflpXOJe9W3QB7cZ9xNsKm4I%2B5%2FLQclhc5c%3D&reserved=0) which requires state and local governments – including public universities – to ensure that their digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. These changes will impact many in our community, and we want to share information and resources that will help everyone prepare and comply with the new standards.What is Impacted? Any digital content that we provide or make available on behalf of the University of Connecticut must meet the standards set forth by this ruling, whether this content is provided directly by us or via third-party organization as part of a contract, licensing, or other agreement. This includes websites, digital files, social media content, and mobile applications.DeadlinesWebpages & ApplicationsCreated on or after April 2024 must be accessible at launch. Created before April 2024 need to be accessible by April 2026. Digital FilesCreated on or after April 2024 need to be accessible at launch. Created before April 2024 and still in use need to be accessible by April 2026. Created before April 2024 and not in use can be marked as archived and do not need to be remediated unless someone requests it. Technical Standard The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2FWAI%2Fstandards-guidelines%2Fwcag%2F&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987301355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GtBfaBbRmzVFT4Jwcx%2B5gcH9Ej1haYILGDt9MSwHiCk%3D&reserved=0) are the current technical standard for web content and mobile apps. Please note that UConn also has web standards (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrand.uconn.edu%2Fweb&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987315699%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IA0Va6a06XjzRJ8LZXG5PMuWZiM0%2FeMIREYo4qO3Mhs%3D&reserved=0) which must be adhered to. We require websites built on behalf of the University and/or using University funds to use a UConn domain and be hosted by UConn. While we know that our faculty and staff support efforts to provide accessible content and equitable experiences, performing this work and maintaining the standards going forward will be an ongoing, shared responsibility.

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 Fall 2025 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

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/).

EMMY Award Winning Film-makers Stephen Jones and Bailey PryorA Conversation Regarding Adriaen Block A discussion of the motivation, accomplishments and aftermath of the trade and explorations by the 1600's Dutch merchant explorer who laid the foundations for the settlement of America.Host: Frank BohlenTime & Date: 11:00 am, Friday, September 12, 2025Place: Lowell Weicker Building, Seminar Room 103 (or Webex)Request Seminar InformationCancellation & Additional Seminar Details (https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/seminar/seminar1258/)If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodations, please contact 860-405-9152 (tel:+18604059152) or email marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu (mailto:marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu).

Speaker: Paola Vera-Licona Title: , "Cell reprogramming design by transfer learning of functional transcriptional networks"https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2312942121 (https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2312942121) Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57 (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57)

Join Alison and some special CELEBRITY CALLERS for some BINGO FUN! Grab your daubers and sunscreen!  RSVPS welcome but not required! Show up & have some fun! 

Prof. Shohini Bhattacharya, Department of Physics, University of ConnecticutExploring the Cosmic Core of Nucleons with the Electron-Ion Collider Have you ever wondered what holds the universe together at its most fundamental level? The answer lies in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), the theory that describes how quarks and gluons—collectively known as partons—interact to form nucleons, the protons and neutrons that make up all visible matter. Despite our understanding of QCD, the inner workings of partons remain one of the most profound mysteries in physics. How do they move? How do they contribute to a nucleon's spin and structure? The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a cutting-edge facility soon to be operational, is poised to address these profound questions. In this talk, I will take you on a journey into the "cosmic core" of nucleons and explain how the EIC, like a super-powered microscope, will enable us to peer deep inside protons and neutrons, unveiling the dynamics of partons. I will focus on one of my key research projects aimed at unraveling the nucleon spin puzzle using the capabilities of the EIC. But the excitement doesn't end there. Advancing our understanding of QCD not only helps us probe nucleons but also allows us to test the Standard Model of particle physics, our most comprehensive theory of the universe. Together, we will explore the far-reaching implications of this research field.

Host: John InguagiatoLocation: YNG 132 Webex Link:s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars (http://s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars)   Ashes to Ashes: Fungal Communities and Ecosystem Function Mia Maltz is a soil microbial ecologist working at the interface of community ecology, biogeography, and mycology. Her work broadly focuses on community responses to disturbance, which feedback to influence plant and fungal community structure and ecosystem functioning. Maltz studies at the University of California, Irvine where she received a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with an emphasis on Ecological Restoration and Fungi. Maltz was a UC Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in the Division of Biomedical Sciences at UC Riverside and is now an Assistant Professor in UConn's Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Department, focused on fungal communities and functional ecology in novel ecosystems. Maltz will talk about her research program and work in degraded and fire-affected ecosystems, impacts on soil processes and microbiome rescue approaches towards ecological restoration.

James StandishRobinson (https://victoria-robinson.uconn.edu/) and Zeng LabDoesCultivar Susceptibility Influence the Efficacy of Immunity Inducers in Apple

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 small group format creates a supportive environment where you can create a habit of using the skills on a regular basis. Students who complete the class report feeling less stressed, more mindful, experience less self-judgment and sleep better! Pre-registration is required as space is limited. s.uconn.edu/mindful925 Class meets online 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 and 10/10.

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/)

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Connecticut   Announces the  Related Proposal for the Doctoral DegreeKatherine Fleck B.S. Biochemistry University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignRelating evolutionary age, intron class composition, and transposableelements to gene positioning in the 3D genome landscape   Friday, September 12, 2025 1:30 PM ESB 121 Webex: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.phpMTID=m043a900b80eaf59870276c22ac4a68fa (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuconn-cmr.webex.com%2Fuconn-cmr%2Fj.php%3FMTID%3Dm043a900b80eaf59870276c22ac4a68fa&data=05%7C02%7Csusan.vining%40uconn.edu%7Cd445b642d6d7416a38e808ddeb1409cc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638925193476264564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VwEzlq9h9FRg3%2BAADP6%2FKkJuGEBoi83wtY45ucDD9gY%3D&reserved=0)  Major Advisor: Dr. Jelena ErcegAssociate Advisor: Dr. Rachel O'NeillAssociate Advisor: Dr. Rahul KanadiaExaminer: Dr. Christine BeckExaminer: Dr. Leighton Core

Title: Stationary-Phase Pseudomonas aeruginosa Treated with Levofloxacin Defies Fluoroquinolone Persister Paradigms Biomedical Sciences PhD Candidate: Patricia Hare Major Advisor: Wendy W. K. Mok, PhD Department of Molecular Biology & Biophysics

Title: Stationary-Phase Pseudomonas aeruginosa Treated with Levofloxacin Defies Fluoroquinolone Persister Paradigms Biomedical Sciences PhD Candidate: Patricia Hare Major Advisor: Wendy W. K. Mok, PhD Department of Molecular Biology & Biophysics