What are you thankful for this year? We are thankful for you! CISS will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon for you to eat, play games, and engage in conversation with fellow students, scholars, and staff. We looking forward to seeing there!

This session will begin with an overview or review of common elements in a teaching philosophy statement, then offer a series of writing prompts designed for participants who are at any stage of writing a teaching philosophy statement. Information about writing a diversity statement will also be shared. Whether you already have a draft or only a few discrete blurbs, this workshop will provide space for reflection on your teaching philosophy. The workshop will NOT be recorded.November 26, 12:00-1:00 Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3251 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3251)

Dr. Choukri Ben Mamoun, Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Microbial Pathogenesis, Yale School of Medicine Title: "Therapeutic Strategies Shaped by the Evolution of Intraerythrocytic Parasites" Host: Dr. Jeffrey Hoch

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

Introduction to Mindfulness SHaW's Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting DROP-IN (no appointment required)