The Holster Scholars Program (https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars) is a selective enrichment opportunity available only to first-year Honors students. The program supports a select number of students who wish to complete independent research, design, or creative projects in the summer following their first year at UConn.First-year Honors students are invited to join us in the Buckley Classroom for an introduction to the program followed by a Q&A. The session will be led by Dr. Vin Moscardelli (mailto:vin.moscardelli@uconn.edu), Director of the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (https://onsf.uconn.edu) and Coordinator of the Holster Scholars Program. To learn more about the program and for information on future information sessions, visit us on the web at https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars (https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars).

Vibrant paintings by Andrea Sanchez and Jaii Marc Renee on display in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery — Join us for a meet and greet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29.

17 artists across the UConn community have their artwork on display in our Connector Gallery.

An opening reception for "Flyway of Life" will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the gallery, located in the Branford House at the UConn Avery Point campus in Groton. Admission is free.On Oct. 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Koeck will be in conversation with Jon Dodd, executive director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, with food and refreshments. The event will take place in the gallery. After the conversation at 6 p.m. in the campus auditorium, a screening of Koeck's film "Flyway of Life," will be shown, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Why enter?Showcase the beauty of your research – from stunning microscopy images and bold data visualizations to fieldwork photos and original research-inspired art. Share your work with the UConn community Celebrate the creativity that drives discovery Contest Details Who can enter UConn faculty, staff, and students. Prizes Prizes will be awarded by a judging panel based on aesthetics, originality, creativity, and composition. Prizes will be announced soon. Deadline November 10, 2025 To Enter Click here (https://research.uconn.edu/frame-contest/) for contest rules and entry form. Questions Contact research@uconn.edu (mailto:research@uconn.edu).FRAME: A creative, engaging forum showcasing UConn research.

The exhibiting artists are Marsha Borden, Helena Chastel, Kathryn Frund, Phoebe Godfrey, Hugh MacDonald, Bob Pavlik, Dan Potter, and R. Douglass Rice. Open Air 2025 is open daily and will remain on view through October 6, 2025. June 19, 2025 iis the last day to visit indoor art exhibitions. Exhibitions inside the AVS Gallery will resume on September 11, 2025

The Museum is trying something a little different this fall, with seasonal programming timed to the rhythms of nature. This walk, led by Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at UConn Dr. Susan Herrick, will be scheduled based on herp behavior and data observed during the past year of the Reptile and Amphibian Diversity Study at Allanach-Wolf Woodlands. We anticipate going out on a Saturday morning between 10am-12pm in mid-September. Those interested in participating are asked to join the email list for upcoming herp activities and we will send out an email a week before the date selected for the walk.

Trainings on clinician burnout typically focus on balance and self-care, which may increase healthy habits, but often won't alleviate burnout. This webinar goes to the heart of the three most common causes of burnout, a lack of power, passion, and purpose, and how to build each one. Learning objectives: Explore and evaluate traditional clinical burnout prevention techniques Examine the concept of power, what it is and how to build it in oneself and in the workplace Investigate passion by remembering early passion for work and how to reignite it Consider one's purpose and how to increase its value to promote job satisfaction

Join the Campus Dean, Dr. Jennifer Orlikoff, for coffee, snacks, and a conversation.  Hope to see you there. Sincerely, Office of the Dean UConn Stamford

The event invites the public to register to vote, confirm voter status, and take part in a day of conversation and community. Program highlights include:Roundtable Discussion: “Voting, Voice, and Visibility" with Miles Rapoport, Executive Director of 100% Democracy and Evelyn Mantilla, Connecticut Director of 100% Democracy. (11:15 am - 1:05 pm)  Experience Connecticut's Old State House: A Self-Guided Tour: Explore the evolution of voting rights in Connecticut, from the 1818 Constitution to 20th-century suffrage and civil rights milestones.Old State House Farmers Market: Fresh produce and Connecticut-made goods in the Main Street Courtyard. Storrs campus students needing transportation to the Old State House, please register below. The shuttle will leave from outside of South Garage on Jim Calhoun Way at 10am and return at 2:00pm from the Old State House. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis This event is co sponsored by School of Public Policy (https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/), Community Outreach (https://communityoutreach.uconn.edu/) and the CT Democracy Center (https://ctdemocracycenter.org/)

Want to get ahead, stay ahead, and feel in control? We've got your back! Meet with a Peer Leader for a one-on-one academic consultation to: Create a personalized semester plan; map out major deadlines and exams; build a weekly study routine that works for you; learn tips to stay focused, balanced, and motivated.

Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines. This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary. 

College is hard! Stress is normal and to be expected. This interactive program helps students learn some coping skills by learning about and practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques. Session is lead by SHaW Mental Health. Space is limited, so please register here: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=9794&rc=9333147340

Learn how to make real-world impact with your innovations by turning them into products/services that create value in the market ​Take your novel ideas to the next level by understanding how your research discovery or innovation can create value for potential customers. Learn about the people who could benefit from the commercialization of your technology and deepen your connections to the market ecosystem. Develop your skills for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization through experiential learning. For scientific researchers, innovators, and tech-entrepreneurs, I-Corps has become the standard for commercializing research discoveries and technological innovations across the country! ​Accelerate UConn (https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/accelerate-uconn/) is UConn's NSF I-Corps Program which provides specialized training and stipends of up to $1,500 to teams interested in exploring the commercial viability of their ideas for products and businesses that are based on their own inventions, University intellectual property, or any STEM-related technology. ​In this one hour, virtual info session, you'll hear from the Lead Instructor and Program Manager about the application process, teaching methodology and layout of the program. Learn if your technology is a good fit, and about potential commercialization pipelines. Each member of your team that is attending should RSVP individually. ​Who Should Attend: ​Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and/or undergraduates who are developing a scientific or technical discovery at any institution in the Northeast. ​Student innovators with an idea for a STEM-based innovation wanting to take the idea beyond the classroom into the market ​Innovators from across the Northeast region looking to commercialize their technology ​Startups founders in the region with a technology-based innovation looking to explore its commercial potential ​Benefits of the I-Corps Program: ​TRAINING: Four sessions introduce the I-Corps Lean LaunchPad approach to evaluating technologies through customer-discovery research, focused on identifying the technology's potential for development in a startup or other venture. ​FUNDING: Stipends of up to $1,500 are provided to each team and can be used to fund customer-discovery expenses such as travel to conferences & trade shows, patient advocacy groups, and LinkedIn Premium ​RESOURCES: Teams will receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators. Teams may also access other programs offered by Hub-affiliated institutions. ​FOLLOW-ON OPPORTUNITIES: Upon completion, teams are eligible for the national NSF I-Corps Teams program which provides an intensive 7-week training course and a $50,000 grant. Please register here to attend: https://lu.ma/w24fg7nf (https://lu.ma/w24fg7nf) To learn more about the program or apply visit https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/accelerate-uconn/ (https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/accelerate-uconn/) If you have any questions, please contact Alycia Chrosniak, alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu (mailto:alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu) 

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: 1. Differentiate between course, program, and common curriculum learning objectives. 2. Explain the importance of alignment between course learning objectives and program and/or common curriculum learning objectives. 3. List best practices for course to program or common curriculum alignment. Description: This session will help participants align course objectives to program or common curriculum learning objectives. Participants will learn how to ensure their course learning objectives are meaningfully connected to both broader curricular goals and course assignments. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3580 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3580)