GO:MCB Halloween Contest!Please join us after RIPS on October 31st from 1:30-3pm in the BPB lobby with your lab in costume to celebrate. Remember you can still join us for refreshments and social mingling even if you don't want to participate in the contest.To build anticipation for the event, the judges will be:Adam ZweifachGino IntrieriElizabeth KlineMaria Acosta BelloSpecial guest!- Chelsea Bartos

Unbreakable: Rising from within: Women's Trauma Group Unbreakable: Rising from Within is a therapy group for women who have experienced traumatic events or relationships who are ready to take back their lives. Traumatic experiences or relationships often lead us to develop unhealthy coping strategies such as, social isolation/anxiety, quickly jumping into unhealthy relationships, difficulty with trusting and enforcing our boundaries when we need them most or increased alcohol, cannabis, or other drug use. Unbreakable: Rising from Within provides a supportive and confidential environment for students to begin the healing process by learning about common reactions to trauma and ways to recognize and overcome these potentially debilitating triggers. We will work to remind ourselves of the importance of boundaries, increase self-confidence and learn and practice healthier coping strategies to promote overall health and wellbeing.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Cassaundra Popek, LMFT (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/cassaundra-popek-lmft/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Connecticut   Announces the  Related Proposal for the Doctoral Degree  Garrett Skidds   BS Cell and Molecular Biology University of Rhode Island  Exploring the Structure and Function of a Viral Scaffolding Protein During Procapsid Nucleation and Assembly   Friday, October 31, 2025 2:00 PM ESB 121Major Advisor: Dr. Carolyn TeschkeCommittee Members: Dr. Andrei Alexandrescu Dr. Victoria Robinson Dr. Daniel Gage Dr. Juliana Cortines

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Prof. Matt Guthrie, Department of Physics, University of ConnecticutRestoring the UConn Research Observatory In 2023 we set on an intense journey to get UConn's East Road observatory back to research-grade operation after it had been dormant for decades. In this talk, I will give an overview of the project: initial assessment of the state of the 16″ Group 128 Cassegrain telescope and the observatory dome; the scope of work; and the coordinated mechanical, optical, electrical, and facilities tasks that followed. Highlights include a redesigned secondary mirror cell and collimation system; full re-coating of the primary and secondary mirrors; new clutch plates and upgraded mount drives with a GoTo controller; and repairs to the dome, plus site improvements for safety, access, and sky visibility. The talk will end with a discussion of some recent events, data we've collected, and an outlook for the exciting future of the observatory. Refreshments served after the colloquium

Neurodivergent Support Group Do you identify as neurodivergent? Or do you think you are neurodiverse? Come and meet others who also identify this way. Build new connections in a supportive space, while learning from one another how to deal with college life and all that comes with it. Celebrate your uniqueness and connect to new friends and bring your neurofabulousness with you! This session is held by Amy Parent, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/amy-parent/)For many concerns that students face- like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by SHaW counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.