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

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Neurosurgery Thursday Residency Curriculum SeriesProvided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and the UConn Health Department of Neurosurgery.Speaker: Paul J. Schwartz, PhD, MDDate: Thursday, September 11, 2025Time: 6:00- 7:00amLocation: UCHC/ UConn 5 Munson Road, Basement Conference Room & WebEx Live Virtual UCHC/UConn Health faculty and affiliated faculty: Primary Care physicians, APRN's, students, residents, Neurosurgeons, PA's, any other clinicians involved in the management, care, and treatment of patients with neurosurgical needs pertaining to brain and spine disorders.Topic Title: Trauma CaseLearning Objectives: Participants will (be able to):Review types of different fusion techniques- transoral approach and posterior approaches. Describe considerations spine injury patient in ICU (ex bp, fluids/electrolytes, ventilation). Discuss the management guidelines for traumatic spine injuries.  Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Schwartz in their role as speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Dr. Schwartz will not be discussing the off-labeled, or investigational use of any product or device.  Accreditation: The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Conflict of Interest Policy: All faculty members participating in CME activities provided by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are required to disclose to the program audience any actual or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. Program planners have an obligation to resolve any actual conflicts of interest and share with the audience any safeguards put in place to prevent commercial bias from influencing the content.Activity Director Disclosure Statement: Dr. Bulsara, as the activity director, for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated.Planning Committee Disclosure Statement: Dr. Bulsara, Dr. Schwartz, and Natasha Judge, as member(s) of the planning committee, for this educational event, has/have no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated.Commercial Support Statement: This CME activity has no commercial support associated with it.  Evaluations: Participants are required to complete an evaluation to obtain CME Credits. This CME activity uses a paper evaluation form. Please complete the paper evaluation form at the end of this CME activity and return it to the registration table before leaving the activity. Questions regarding your paper evaluation, please contact the activity admin, Natasha Judge, njudge@uchc.edu. All paper evaluations must be completed and collected at the day of the event.

M&M Provided by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and Surgery Speaker: ,Ryan Daigle, MD Date: September 11, 2025 Time: 7:30am – 8:30am Location: Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83665162020/invitations?signature=NjxE82ppKmKIjK73ws-jlIN_miWTEeyG1FWgPxTRLqA Target Audience: Faculty, Residents, Staff – Dept. of Surgery Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to): 1. Recognize ileus early in the post op course 2. Effectively manage and treat ileus 3. Recognize which patients are at increased risk of ileus Topic: Urology Grand Rounds - M&M Time: Sep 11, 2025 07:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83665162020?pwd=yiupzLX17HaITcJbGpU7jXVF5Ja0hI.1 Meeting ID: 836 6516 2020 Passcode: 582767 — One tap mobile +13017158592,,83665162020# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,83665162020# US Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83665162020/invitations?signature=NjxE82ppKmKIjK73ws-jlIN_miWTEeyG1FWgPxTRLqA Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Ryan Daigle in their role as speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Dr. Ryan Daigle will not be discussing the off-labeled, or investigational use of any product or device. Accreditation: The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Conflict of Interest Policy: All faculty members participating in CME activities provided by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are required to disclose to the program audience any actual or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. Program planners have an obligation to resolve any actual conflicts of interest and share with the audience any safeguards put in place to prevent commercial bias from influencing the content. Activity Director Disclosure Statement: Dr. Peter Albertsen, as the activity director, for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Planning Committee Disclosure Statement: Dr. Peter Albertsen, Brooke Harnisch, Benjamin Ristau, Anne Dudley, Richard Kershen, Aaron Turnquist and Deborah Savino, as member(s) of the planning committee, for this educational event, has/have no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Commercial Support Statement: This CME activity has no commercial support associated with it. Evaluations: Participants are required to complete an evaluation to obtain CME Credits. This CME activity uses a paper evaluation form. Please complete the paper evaluation form at the end of this CME activity and return it to the registration table before leaving the activity. Questions regarding your paper evaluation, please contact the activity admin, Debbie Savino – savino@uchc.edu. All paper evaluations must be completed and collected at the day of the event.

On September 11, 2025, the University will host several events. University Safety will host a remembrance ceremony at the University Safety Complex, 126 N. Eagleville Road beginning at 8:30 a.m. The University Carillon at Storrs Congregational Church will ring at 8:46 a.m. in honor of the time the North Tower was hit. Throughout the day, the Student Union will host the Field of Flags on Fairfield Way and will additionally display four wreaths in the Student Union, to recognize the lives lost on four downed planes. To conclude the day of remembrance, UConn Recreation will illuminate the Student Recreation Center in the colors of the American flag.

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 Fumi Sowah, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/olufumilayo-sowah/)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields are essential to U.S. economic competitiveness and growth. STEM-designated programs drive innovation and advancement, widening career prospects and strengthening the world economy. Those studying STEM develop a valuable quantitative and analytical skill set, elevating one's candidacy for well-paying, high-tech jobs.

Is there a topic that you believe demands discussion but that you fear will prove too polarizing for civil conversation? Do you avoid organizing such a discussion because you are unsure of how to ensure meaningful engagement across difference? Are you interested in honing your skills of engaging in conversation with people who think differently from you? If so, please join us for this workshop which will focus on the following subjects:basic theories of, and approaches to, conflict resolution-based dialogue; facilitating difficult conversations in a structured-dialogue setting; creating and hosting dialogues (focusing on the Encounters dialogue model) role-playing practice your new dialogic skills Lunch will be provided! This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhumanrights.uconn.edu%2Fareas-of-focus%2Fdemocracy-dialogues%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csaah.agyemang-badu%40uconn.edu%7C953ee6b997094d834d6e08dcc381c68d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638600209347679652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2By%2BOqmfnYORQdebt94d7V4p0C%2Bdl%2B88Dtb659DqfanY%3D&reserved=0), a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact.

Is there a topic that you believe demands discussion but that you fear will prove too polarizing for civil conversation? Do you avoid organizing such a discussion because you are unsure of how to ensure meaningful engagement across difference? Are you interested in honing your skills of engaging in conversation with people who think differently from you? If so, please join us for this workshop which will focus on the following subjects:basic theories of, and approaches to, conflict resolution-based dialogue; facilitating difficult conversations in a structured-dialogue setting; creating and hosting dialogues (focusing on the Encounters dialogue model) role-playing practice your new dialogic skills Lunch will be provided! This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhumanrights.uconn.edu%2Fareas-of-focus%2Fdemocracy-dialogues%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csaah.agyemang-badu%40uconn.edu%7C953ee6b997094d834d6e08dcc381c68d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638600209347679652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2By%2BOqmfnYORQdebt94d7V4p0C%2Bdl%2B88Dtb659DqfanY%3D&reserved=0), a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact.

Create. Connect. Be Seen. Drop in to design a miniature diorama** that represents what "safety" looks like for you. Whether it's a memory, a vision, or a made-up cozy corner of your mind, this is your moment to express and reflect. We'll provide all the supplies and the donuts. This hands-on space is all about honoring the power of showing up for yourself and others.This is an Honors Event. See tags below for category information. #UHLevent11195**You may only qualify this as an Honors Event if you are in attendance and make a diorama.