Prospective Holster Scholars Program applicants are invited to an application workshop/writing retreat in advance of the fall application deadline. The Holster Scholars Program will provide light refreshments. Program coordinator Dr. Vin Moscardelli and past Holster Scholars will be on hand to answer questions and provide feedback. This is a "drop in" writing retreat designed to provide a quiet, dedicated space for prospective applicants to make progress on their applications ahead of the deadline. There will not be a formal program or presentation, nor do you have to stay the entire time.   Preregistration not required.

The Connecticut Writing Project (CWP) sponsors Connecticut Student Writers (CSW), a magazine established in 1987 by the CWP to honor excellence in writing by students from kindergarten through high school. The highlight of the publication process is the Student Recognition Night, a celebration hosted by the CWP on the UConn campus. For more details on how to submit, visit the CWP website linked below.

Enjoy this unique exhibition of rock music memorabilia from the archive of editor, journalist, and radio disc jockey Ken Best. This personal collection features decades worth of iconic photos, album covers, posters and promotional materials that Best has amassed while writing about music for newspapers in New Jersey and Connecticut and interviewing musicians and authors on the radio at WPKN in Bridgeport and WHUS in Storrs. Highlighted will be 50 photos of major rock 'n' roll figures by Connecticut photographer Joseph Sia, including his famous image of Jimi Hendrix at Woolsey Hall in New Haven in 1968, known as "The Shadow," from Best and Sia's 1992 book,Eight Days a Week: An Illustrated Record of Rock 'n' Roll (Pomegranate Books).

UConn and UConn Health faculty, staff, and students from all disciplines are invited to submit striking research images, graphics, or artwork. Winning entries will be displayed in OVPR spaces, transforming our walls into a gallery that celebrates the creativity and diversity of UConn research.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 Click here (https://research.uconn.edu/frame-contest/) for contest details and entry form. Deadline: December 31, 2025 Questions: Contact research@uconn.edu (mailto:research@uconn.edu).FRAME: A creative, engaging forum showcasing UConn research.

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of information sessions to provide detailed insights into our Master of Public Health program. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse field of public health and engage directly with the program director. You'll also be able to ask questions, participate in discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the unique advantages of UConn's curriculum. This is for anyone curious about public health! We will be holding three virtual info sessions on the following dates: Monday, November 10th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Register for dates here. SAVE the DATES and JOIN us for these sessions and take the first step toward an exciting journey with UConn's Master of Public Health program.

Entries open on October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST and the deadline for entries for the Connecticut region is Tuesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. For returning students, click here to upload entries for the Connecticut region for 2025-26. For new students, follow the directions in the Three Easy Steps to Enter below. We invite you to check out the entry process videos designed to help guide students through creating accounts, uploading original works, and completing their entries. Below you will find the information you need to enter the Connecticut Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Three Easy Steps to Enter Sign up! Create an account at Scholastic How to Enter to enter your work to the 2025 Scholastic Awards. Note you will need the email address of a parent or guardian. Create and Upload Your Work. The Scholastic Awards looks for work that demonstrates originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. After you create your work, you can upload it to your Scholastic Awards Account. Once you have logged in, follow the instructions to upload all of your entries into the system. Every category has specific requirements so please read the Copyright & Plagiarism Guidelines and Category Descriptions carefully. Note that you will need your educator's email address. Pay for Your Work. After uploading your work, you will be prompted to pay for your entry through Stripe. The cost for an individual entry is $10 and a portfolio is $30. Please note fee waivers are available for teens who express that the fee poses a barrier to participation.