Paintings by UConn Health employee Maggie Prado and a series of mixed media artwork by David C. Jackson at Celeste LeWitt Gallery.

Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. and participants of the CARE Pageant, our annual philanthropy event will be promoting a dare board to raise money for Sunshine Kids. The dares will consist of doing Tiktok dances and other tasks like pieing with whip cream.

Panhellenic Council is now hosting a Welcome Home drive to help support the women and families associated with My Sister's Place by giving necessities needed in a household. My Sister's Place has a mission of putting these women and families into stable housing so the ability to provide the supplies needed to get started in these new homes allows them to have stress alleviated from this. Some examples of what can be donated can include: -Kitchen Ware -Bathroom Necessities -Cleaning Supplies -Laundry Supplies -And many more! If you are interested in donating any supplies to help welcome these families into their new homes please bring them to the Student Union donation box across from the Information center from March 24th-March 30th.

Attention artists of UConn Health: It's time for another employee art show in the Connector Gallery, and we want you to be a part of it. Please send up to three sample images of your original art to arochester@uchc.edu. We will accept submissions for this Employee/Staff Art Show until 5 p.m. Thursday, April 3. Volunteers from our art committee will select original works of art by UConn Health employees and Staff to display in our Connector Gallery between University Tower and CT Tower. Space is limited, so we will only display up to three works per artist and no more than 20 at a time depending on size and availability of wall space.All works on paper must be framed to ensure its protection. All artworks must have wire installed for hanging. If selected and your work is not prepared for hanging, it will be turned away because it must be installed using our hanging system. To prevent safety hazards and/or accidental damage in this is high-traffic area, we will not display sculptures that require pedestals. If needed, contact Andre Rochester as soon as possible at arochester@uchc.edu for guidance on how to properly prepare your art for gallery display. Selection will be based primarily on collective themes and aesthetic complement to other submissions. If your work is not selected for this exhibit, please consider submitting again in the future. We look forward to viewing your art and celebrating your artistic talents at UConn Health. Key Dates - Thursday, April 3: Submissions close at end of day. - Tuesday, April 8: Exhibiting artists will be notified by end of day. - Thursday, April 10 (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.): Art drop-off Day 1 - Friday, April 11 (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.): Art drop-off Day 2 - Tuesday, April 15: Install exhibit (No submissions will be accepted on this date) - Thursday, June 5: Deinstall exhibit

February 6 - March 9, 2025Gallery Hours: Thursday - Sunday 12-4 pmLearn more about our upcoming exhibitions. (https://avsgallery.sfa.uconn.edu/upcoming-exhibitions/)

Call for Applications The Young Innovative Investigator Program (YIIP) is a 2-year program of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering which aims to develop the next generation of innovative scientists by providing academic training to individuals dedicated to pursuing careers as scientists and scholars in biological and biomedical science. The program is specifically focused on recruiting underrepresented students to contribute towards developing a sustainable pipeline to increase diversity among the pool of academic scientists. YIIP provides tools for scholars to conduct research, succeed in an academic environment, and become competitive candidates for medical school and/or graduate school. YIIP Scholars will acquire the expertise necessary to obtain a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D. Overview: YIIP is an intensive research program for college graduates comprised of graduate level coursework and mentored research in biomedical laboratories at the University of Connecticut (Farmington and Storrs campuses). It provides individualized mentorship, academic support, and career guidance. YIIP Scholars earn a stipend and qualify for health insurance coverage. In addition, some tuition expenses and fees associated with required graduate level courses are waived. Upon successful completion of year one, scholars obtain a Graduate Certificate of Research Experience in Biomedical Science. In year two, Scholars who meet the academic qualifications pursue a Master of Science in Biomedical Science involving innovative mentored research. Eligibility: The selection committee is committed to the principle of IDEAL, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Learning, as a plan to achieve justice and equity. A priority for the program is increasing (1) individuals traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in the biomedical sciences and (2) first-generation students. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement. All applicants must: • Have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an overall 3.0 GPA. • Demonstrate high motivation and potential to become a basic scientist with a goal of attaining a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D. • Meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program. • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. For more information, please visit our website: https://health.uconn.edu/regenerative-engineering-institute/young-innovative-investigator-program/ or contact: Jolene Monahan Wilding Program Manager monahanwilding@uchc.edu or Gualberto Ruaño, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Director, Special Projects ruano@uchc.edu Due to the competitiveness of the program, YIIP has a shorter application timeline, than the dates indicated by The Graduate School for Fall 2025 enrollment. Apply at the Graduate School's Website by Sunday March 30th, 2025. In addition to the standard graduate school requirements, please submit a copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Personal Statement of Interest and Professional Goals, a Narrative on Research Experience, a Statement describing how your past, present, and future achievement will serve to advance the program's commitment to the principle of IDEAL, and two letters of recommendation. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement. As we are committed to promoting a diverse graduate community, the Graduate School has agreed to waive the $75 non-refundable application fee for prospective YIIP students. Once you begin your online application, you must email the YIIP Program Manager stating that you are applying to the program to initiate the waiver. You will be notified when the waiver has been granted and how to proceed with your application submittal.

Young Innovative Investigator Program (YIIP) Call for Applications The Young Innovative Investigator Program (YIIP) is a two-year program of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering which aims to develop the next generation of innovative scientists by providing academic training to individuals dedicated to pursuing careers as scientists and scholars in biological and biomedical science. The program is specifically focused on recruiting underrepresented students to contribute towards developing a sustainable pipeline to increase diversity among the pool of academic scientists. YIIP provides tools for scholars to conduct research, succeed in an academic environment, and become competitive candidates for medical school and/or graduate school. YIIP Scholars will acquire the expertise necessary to obtain a Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or MD   Overview: YIIP is an intensive research program for college graduates comprised of graduate level coursework and mentored research in biomedical laboratories at the University of Connecticut (Farmington and Storrs campuses). It provides individualized mentorship, academic support, and career guidance. YIIP Scholars earn a stipend and qualify for health insurance coverage. In addition, some tuition expenses and fees associated with required graduate level courses are waived. Upon successful completion of year one, scholars obtain a Graduate Certificate of Research Experience in Biomedical Science. In year two, Scholars who meet the academic qualifications pursue a Master of Science in Biomedical Science involving innovative mentored research.   Eligibility: The selection committee is committed to the principle of IDEAL, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Learning, as a plan to achieve justice and equity. A priority for the program is increasing (1) individuals traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in the biomedical sciences and (2) first-generation students. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement (https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement).   All applicants must:Have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an overall 3.0 GPA. Demonstrate high motivation and potential to become a basic scientist with a goal of attaining a Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or MD Meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. For more information, please visit our website:https://health.uconn.edu/regenerative-engineering-institute/young-innovative-investigator-program/ (https://health.uconn.edu/regenerative-engineering-institute/young-innovative-investigator-program/) Or contact: Jolene Monahan Wilding Program Managermonahanwilding@uchc.edu (mailto:monahanwilding@uchc.edu) or Gualberto Ruaño, MD, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Special Projectsruano@uchc.edu (mailto:ruano@uchc.edu) Due to the competitiveness of the program, YIIP has a shorter application timeline, than the dates indicated by The Graduate School for Fall 2025 enrollment. Apply at the Graduate School's website by Sunday, March 30, 2025. In addition to the standard graduate school requirements, please submit a copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Personal Statement of Interest and Professional Goals, a Narrative on Research Experience, a Statement describing how your past, present, and future achievement will serve to advance the program's commitment to the principle of IDEAL, and two letters of recommendation. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement (https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement). As we are committed to promoting a diverse graduate community, the Graduate School has agreed to waive the $75 non-refundable application fee for prospective YIIP students. Once you begin your online application, you must email the YIIP Program Manager stating that you are applying to the program to initiate the waiver. You will be notified when the waiver has been granted and how to proceed with your application submittal.

Menu includesCorned Beef & CabbageColcannon (mashed potatoes w/kale)Roasted Parsnips & Baby CarrotsVegan Shepherd's PieHoney Mustard Chicken ThighPub FishFresh Potato ChipsSeafood ChowderGuinness BratsIrish Nacho BarPretzels & Beer Cheese& more!!

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

Take the next step in meeting your career goals by pursuing an MBA at the University of Connecticut. Designed for high performance managers seeking to move into high impact leadership positions, our Executive MBA (EMBA) program will give you the skills needed to get to that next step in your career. Join us for an EMBA networking event in Hartford at the GBLC and engage with faculty, staff, and alumni to learn more about the program and get all of your questions answered.

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Our information sessions will provide a platform for you to interact with our esteemed Program Directors who are experts in the field. You'll have the chance to ask questions, engage in discussions, and gain a deep understanding of the unique advantages of UConn's curriculum. Learn how our program is meticulously designed to prepare you for a successful and fulfilling career in the dynamic field of public health. We understand that choosing the right graduate program is a significant decision, and we are here to support you in making an informed choice that aligns with your goals and aspirations. Join us at these sessions and embark on an exciting journey towards a Master's in Public Health at UConn.

In-Power is a student-led support group dedicated to building a gender-inclusive community that welcomes victim-survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and/or intimate partner violence at any point in their healing process. Through a focus on empowerment, autonomy, and resilience, the group aims to help participants claim agency over their own stories and experiences, as well as the direction of the group. We'll be accomplishing this with a variety of discussion topics and self-care methods. If you are interested in joining the group, please reach out to facilitators at: in-power@uconn.edu (mailto:in-power@uconn.edu)

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

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

This is a meeting of the Community Crisis Management and Support Interest Group for members who are currently enrolled in Crisis Text Line training or who have completed training.

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Come and join us and the Korean Student Association for a Buldak Ramen Challenge! You could win a lego set and fun snacks. Make sure to bring your own water! Milk will be provided. Buldak is first come first serve, but everyone is welcome to come and watch the competition.

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The Theta and SAE late night will take place on Tuesday, March 25th from 7pm-9pm. We will be making chocolate chip cookies. We will be charging $1.00 for 2 cookies and $2.00 for 3 cookies and the proceeds will be divided equally between SAE and Theta. 75% of our half will go towards the towards CASA, more specifically the Connecticut location. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, which is an organization that matches children from the foster care and juvenile system with a representative to serve as their support system. The other 25% will go towards the Theta Foundation. The Theta Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing funding for leadership and educational opportunities to members of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The other 50% of the proceeds, SAE's donation, will be going towards National Marrow Donor Program, a nonprofit organization that operates the Be The Match registry, connecting patients with life-threatening blood diseases to matching bone marrow or stem cell donors. We look forward to our event!

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

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

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

Visit the UConn Coastal Perspectives website for connection information. These lectures are being offered online and in-person. Courtney J. Andersen, owner – Traditional Ship Rigging, https://www.courtneyjohnandersen.com/ Traditional Rigging in the 21st Century Courtney Andersen will explore the evolution of sailing ship materials and designs over the pre-Industrial age, and then illustrate how rapidly materials have changed after WW2, as synthetics took over the industry. He will discuss what this means for today's riggers. Using various museum ships and movie sets as examples, he will also address the "green" aspects of the old ways versus a dependency on oil-based products.

Visit the UConn Coastal Perspectives website for connection information. These lectures are being offered online and in-person. Courtney J. Andersen, owner – Traditional Ship Rigging, https://www.courtneyjohnandersen.com/ Traditional Rigging in the 21st Century Courtney Andersen will explore the evolution of sailing ship materials and designs over the pre-Industrial age, and then illustrate how rapidly materials have changed after WW2, as synthetics took over the industry. He will discuss what this means for today's riggers. Using various museum ships and movie sets as examples, he will also address the "green" aspects of the old ways versus a dependency on oil-based products.

Visit the UConn Coastal Perspectives website for connection information. These lectures are being offered online and in-person. Courtney J. Andersen, owner – Traditional Ship Rigging, https://www.courtneyjohnandersen.com/ Traditional Rigging in the 21st Century Courtney Andersen will explore the evolution of sailing ship materials and designs over the pre-Industrial age, and then illustrate how rapidly materials have changed after WW2, as synthetics took over the industry. He will discuss what this means for today's riggers. Using various museum ships and movie sets as examples, he will also address the "green" aspects of the old ways versus a dependency on oil-based products.

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

Late night with Alpha Chi and Phi Delt selling soft pretzels for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness.