Join us in the Student Lounge as eight Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in South India create an intricate sand mandala celebrating interfaith world peace. The monks will be creating the mandala between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM, offering our campus community the chance to observe this ancient artistic and spiritual practice. Students, staff, faculty, and OLLI members are welcome to stop by throughout the day to witness the creation process and meet the monks.

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 Sarah Hallwood, LCSW, LICSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sarah-hallwood/)

The IBACS Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Undergraduate Research Event on Monday September 22nd from 11am – 12:30pm in SU 304 & 310. This event is designed for students interested in research opportunities within the brain and cognitive sciences. Anyone from your lab is welcome to join—PIs, post-docs, grad students, lab managers, RAs, and especially undergrads (past or current).Why Participate?For Your Lab:Connect early with students specifically interested in brain and cognitive science fields (as opposed to an event like research connections, which is university-wide). Recruit new lab members through independent study, student labor, or work-study. Find participants for ongoing studies. Share information about courses you teach that align with student interests. For Students:Learn why research experience matters and how to get involved (and get compensated!). Meet labs face-to-face and makes research/talking with faculty less intimidating than cold emails Gain confidence and discover how research builds valuable, transferable skills. What We'll Provide:Two 30-minute presentations with Q&A offered at 11:15am and 12pm, highlighting undergraduate research options at UConn. A 6ft table, nametags, and a printed sign for your lab. A sign-in sheet at our info booth with details about participating labs. Want to Make Your Table Stand Out? Optional, but here are some ideas:Email sign-up sheets or QR codes (we'll have templates ready). Flyers, posters, or handouts. Interactive demos (e.g., EEG caps). Let us know if you need an outlet. Freebies or promo items your lab already has. A tablecloth if your lab has one. If your lab is interested, please fill out this quick form: https://forms.office.com/r/z5bsTxuzhc (https://forms.office.com/r/z5bsTxuzhc)

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

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 Chelsea Morales, Psy.D (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/chelsea-morales/)

Title: "Allosteric regulation of the tyrosine phosphatase PTP1B by a protein-protein interaction" Information Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pro.70016 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pro.70016)