Colin Kremer, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UConn

The 2025 UConn Extension Small Vegetable and Fruit Growers' annual conference and trade show will provide opportunity for area farmers and other growers/producers to network and obtain updates via informational talks regarding production practices as well as financial trends and opportunities.

The UConn Extension 2025 Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers' Conference is an opportunity for growers in Southern New England and beyond to network and attend presentations on current topics of interest, including agricultural trends, high tunnels, weed management, value-added product development, growing in freight (shipping containers), and managing invasive strawberry pathogens in the Northeast, as well as a sweet corn farmer panel and research poster presentation. Join us for an educational day of learning, regulations, and updates on the latest trends in vegetable and small fruit production. Pesticide Applicator recertification credits: 4 CEU PA, 1A categories approved.

As you consider a graduate program in Business Analytics and Project Management (BAPM) at UConn, it is extremely important that you make an informed choice. Attending a virtual infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The BAPM virtual infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about all of our graduate BAPM program offerings and hear from admissions representatives who can answer your questions about pursuing a degree or certificate.Register today! (https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/bapm-virtual-250107)

In this workshop we will discuss:The purposes of a syllabus UConn-specific syllabus requirements, resources, and templates Ways to improve your syllabus The syllabus as contract, blueprint, reference, or inspiration You are encouraged to share your questions, ideas, and experiences. We hope you will walk away with new ideas for making your syllabus more interactive and engaging.   Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3320 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3320)

Starting in Fall 2024 all 1000-2000 level academic courses will need to transition to using Ultra Course View, aka "Ultra", Blackboard/HuskyCT's new modernized course version. This 3-hour hands-on session is intended for Spring 2025 instructors converting one or more courses to Ultra Course View and will feature: – Training on Ultra course conversion, best practices in course building, navigation/features – Dedicated time for attendees to work on their course with the assistance of available CETL support staff. This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Session** - please bring a laptop to the session. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3311 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3311)