April Jimenez will present the following paper: "Exploration of the inhibitory and eradicative effects of diacetyl on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms and its potential application on cantaloupe preservation", Shi et al. 2026 Food Control 179: 111584. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0956713525004530?via%3Dihub (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencedirect.com%2Fscience%2Farticle%2Fabs%2Fpii%2FS0956713525004530%3Fvia%253Dihub&data=05%7C02%7Cscv19001%40ad.uconn.edu%7C68ee92ae20e3463f85f408de07341df4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638956117664146753%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qxIfym9NIuHzgjkmDQ%2FDBbpDWdNMBfJFPC%2B34Or1kPQ%3D&reserved=0)

SMART Recovery Meetings - Two Offerings! SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is an evidence-informed recovery method that supports people with substance dependencies and other addictive or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and cravings; manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and live a balanced life. The meetings are discussion-based and rely heavily on mutual support, recognizing there is great value in connecting with and learning from peers with similar experiences. Meetings are facilitated by students for students with facilitators being trained in the delivery of SMART Recovery. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is available online only. IN-PERSON ONLY, Offered at the UConn Recovery Community Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00pm Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, Storrs Campus All UConn Students are Welcome - Any campus! ONLINE ONLY Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00pm Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: UConn United in Recovery: Online Meeting Code for SMART Recovery & 12 Step Recovery (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_YmJjYWQ3ZDEtZDIzNi00OTgxLWIzYjctZjZhYjExNjZkZGY2%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522872acbed-4db8-47d3-b670-b33ab35bd157%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7Cmichelle.tirabassi%40uconn.edu%7Cdef8780f6f324d1905f908ddf2134a01%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638932886847967583%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rL0Y2BFUgpglmjaxbrdyPwW7sMj4QsWicU9Tmvpr2SE%3D&reserved=0) All UConn Students are Welcome - Any Campus!

This panel will feature local Assyrian youth discussing the human rights challenges their community has faced historically and the ongoing issues experienced in the diaspora today. It's a meaningful opportunity to hear directly from community voices about resilience, advocacy, and identity.

Vibrant paintings by Andrea Sanchez and Jaii Marc Renee on display in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery — Join us for a meet and greet from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26.