Stop by South Campus to connect with Student Health and Wellness's Sexperts & chat about sex and relationships! Sexpert Peer Health Educator Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered on the UConn Storrs campus. Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. The Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships.  Fall 2025 Drop In Hours: September 15th – December 5thMonday: 12pm-4pm Tuesday: 9am-6:30pm Wednesday: 11:15am-6pm Thursday: 11am-5:30pm Friday: 10:30am-5:30pm Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. If you can't make the times listed, or would prefer to schedule an appointment with a staff sex educator, please reach out to Program Manager for Sexual Health and Peer Education Initiatives, Cassy Setzler, at cassy@uconn.edu (mailto:cassy@uconn.edu) For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts) or email cassy@uconn.edu (mailto:cassy@uconn.edu)

Ph.D. candidate Honglin Zhu will present his dissertation defense titled "Extraction, Nanofibrillization, and Functionalization of Chitin from Lobster Shells for Nanopriming in Microgreens." His research focuses on developing sustainable methods to convert lobster shell waste into functional chitin nanofibers and exploring their applications in enhancing microgreen growth. The defense will include an overview of green extraction technologies, nanomaterial characterization, and the agricultural and environmental significance of chitin-based innovations. All are welcome to attend and support Honglin's milestone achievement in advancing sustainable food and agricultural systems.

Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT, have captured the attention of the country as their ability to write jokes, poetry, and prose — in seconds and for free, has bedazzled anyone who works with the written word. Educators have seen that it can write realistic student papers, including citations and personal anecdotes. Professionals have seen that it can generate realistic work-related writing such as progress notes, grant proposals and organizational newsletters. What are the implications for social workers and social work practice? In this session, social workers are invited to learn about what AI is, what it can do for practitioners and how to think about ethical practice with AI tools. We will discuss our experiences, concerns, and emerging practice applications. Participants will receive a live demonstration and have the opportunity to consider how these tools can enhance their practice. Participants will: - Understand the opportunities and challenges of integrating large language models into social work practice. - Gain practical skills in integrating large language models into social work practice through case studies and hands-on exercises. - Explore best practices for ensuring ethical and responsible deployment of language models in social work contexts, with a focus on transparency, informed consent, and ongoing evaluation to address ethical challenges specific to the field.

Jewelry, scarves, art related and other gifts, games, accessories, t-shirts, cards, and stocking stuffers.  UConn Cards and postcards. Sale Dates: November 18 - December 18 during Museum open hours.   20% off sale*. (30% for Museum Members - show your card). *Connecticut Art Trail Passports not on sale. Take a break and visit the wonderful exhibitions in the galleries.

Need advice, support, or tips to stay on track? Meet with a Peer Leader for a personalized consultation to: ✅ Create a study routine that works for you ✅ Get advice on recovering after midterms ✅ Learn tips to stay balanced, motivated, and focused 💡 No appointment needed—just drop in! 🕘 Walk-In Hours (CASE, Room 260): • Mondays 9:00 – 11:00 AM • Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 💻 Remote / Virtual Hours: • Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 AM Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTBjNjY4YTItNGFjNi00YmJkLWJkZGItYjY5NzhkNzg0MWNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227508f8ce-361f-42fe-9fdf-7599658ad547%22%7d Let's finish the semester strong—together! 💪🌟