The Fall 2025 NESTVAL Conference will be held at Bridgewater State University. More info about the event to come.

Vibrant paintings by Andrea Sanchez and Jaii Marc Renee on display in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery — Join us for a meet and greet from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26.

Learn more about Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (https://ctlend.uconnucedd.org/) (CT LEND).

Enjoy this unique exhibition of rock music memorabilia from the archive of editor, journalist, and radio disc jockey Ken Best. This personal collection features decades worth of iconic photos, album covers, posters and promotional materials that Best has amassed while writing about music for newspapers in New Jersey and Connecticut and interviewing musicians and authors on the radio at WPKN in Bridgeport and WHUS in Storrs. Highlighted will be 50 photos of major rock 'n' roll figures by Connecticut photographer Joseph Sia, including his famous image of Jimi Hendrix at Woolsey Hall in New Haven in 1968, known as "The Shadow," from Best and Sia's 1992 book,Eight Days a Week: An Illustrated Record of Rock 'n' Roll (Pomegranate Books).

17 artists across the UConn community have their artwork on display in our Connector Gallery.

UConn and UConn Health faculty, staff, and students from all disciplines are invited to submit striking research images, graphics, or artwork. Winning entries will be displayed in OVPR spaces, transforming our walls into a gallery that celebrates the creativity and diversity of UConn research.  Showcase the beauty of your research – from stunning microscopy images and bold data visualizations to fieldwork photos and original research-inspired art. Share your work with the UConn community Celebrate the creativity that drives discovery Click here (https://research.uconn.edu/frame-contest/) for contest details and entry form. Deadline: November 10, 2025 Questions: Contact research@uconn.edu (mailto:research@uconn.edu).FRAME: A creative, engaging forum showcasing UConn research.

10/6Wear green on October 6th to helpshowcaseyour 4-H pride, whetherit'sa club hat, county sweatshirt or ourown UConn 4-H polos wearing the clover today and everyday helps topromote our program10/7Our UConn 4-H alumni make us proud every day with their accomplishments in their families, communities, and careers. We want to share your story and invite you to come back and volunteer with the UConn 4-H program. We have several ways to alumni to continuetheirinvolvement and give back to the program. Please consider sharing you alumni story on social media and tag UConn 4-H!Complete our alumni survey to share your story, https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/alumni/ (https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/alumni/)10/84-H Volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program, from chaperones, event organizers and mentors the UConn 4-H program wouldn't be the same without them. Please consider sharing your appreciation on social media!Take a moment to learn more about our outstanding 4-H Volunteers from this past year,https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/4-h-volunteer-awards/10/94-H For Good celebrates our commitment to community service and giving back to our communities, consider doing service on this day! Consider sharing how you've contributed to your community this past 4-H year!10/10Be sure to share on social media and beyond the impact of your 4-H project area, whether it is robotics, animal science, community service or so many more!

10/6Wear green on October 6th to helpshowcaseyour 4-H pride, whetherit'sa club hat, county sweatshirt or ourown UConn 4-H polos wearing the clover today and everyday helps topromote our program10/7Our UConn 4-H alumni make us proud every day with their accomplishments in their families, communities, and careers. We want to share your story and invite you to come back and volunteer with the UConn 4-H program. We have several ways to alumni to continuetheirinvolvement and give back to the program. Please consider sharing you alumni story on social media and tag UConn 4-H!Complete our alumni survey to share your story, https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/alumni/ (https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/alumni/)10/84-H Volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program, from chaperones, event organizers and mentors the UConn 4-H program wouldn't be the same without them. Please consider sharing your appreciation on social media!Take a moment to learn more about our outstanding 4-H Volunteers from this past year,https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/4-h-volunteer-awards/10/94-H For Good celebrates our commitment to community service and giving back to our communities, consider doing service on this day! Consider sharing how you've contributed to your community this past 4-H year!10/10Be sure to share on social media and beyond the impact of your 4-H project area, whether it is robotics, animal science, community service or so many more!

FromSept 8 – Oct 20,theWell-Being Indexreturns for a six-week participation window.How to Access: UConn Health Well-Being Index (https://hub.uconnhealth.org/administrative/human-resources/well-being/uconn-health-well-being-index)

First, check out our website: Programs and Challenges (https://hub.uconnhealth.org/administrative/human-resources/well-being/office-of-professional-well-being-engagement/engagement/programs-and-challenges) to learn about the new platform Then, register here: https://www.challengerunner.com/enroll/921bh2-53i8 (https://www.challengerunner.com/enroll/921bh2-53i8)

This course consists of eight online modules that the student can complete independently. An instructor will meet virtually with the students weekly to review each module topic and answer questions. Expect to spend study time reviewing each module topic outside of the review class. A student who completes all the modules, works through the quizzes, and studies the resource materials independently should be able to pass both the written and oral state exam successfully.

Alpha Gamma Rho (ΑΓΡ) was founded on October 19, 1904 at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

Alpha Phi (ΑΦ) was founded on October 10, 1872 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.

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)

Families with Addiction This group is for students who are or have been deeply affected by having parent(s) or sibling(s) struggling with addictions. May also consider situations where the family member's primary issue is a severe psychiatric disorder, but that substance use is also present. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Sarah Hallwood, LCSW, LICSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sarah-hallwood/) 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.

The small group format creates a supportive environment where you can create a habit of using the skills on a regular basis. Students who complete the class report feeling less stressed, more mindful, experience less self-judgment and sleep better! Pre-registration is required as space is limited. s.uconn.edu/mindful925 Class meets online 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 and 10/10.

Not a student? To find locations near you to receive your flu shot, please use the Vaccine Finder (https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/).  More info here.  (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/flu/)

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 Sijia (Michelle) Chen, LPC (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sarah-hallwood/)

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/).

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.

Teaching Under Precarity: Discussion of the UConn Humanities Institute AI Workshop and ESS Mini Conference on Teaching For this workshop, we encourage participants to attend (in-person or remotely) the October 9 UConn Humanities Institute symposium on AI: https://events.uconn.edu/humanities-institute/event/1169883-what-do-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-ai (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.uconn.edu%2Fhumanities-institute%2Fevent%2F1169883-what-do-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-ai&data=05%7C02%7Ckatherine.covey%40uconn.edu%7C1651f834c2734e11eea408dde02545e7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638913172872236081%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rD5mTh9x5hwjTypW91ltQPXX1hcFF5APqiWGCx9iFsM%3D&reserved=0)

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/).

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.

Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2025 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

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/).

Profs. Alexander Balatsky and Pavel Volkov , University of ConnecticutNobel Prize in Physics 2025: quantum physics of electric circuits In this talk we will provide the background and a general discussion of the experimental results behind the 2025 Nobel Prize awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit". The broad impacts of the cited work will be illustrated by case examples from UConn's faculty ongoing work.

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/).

Through a collaborative effort of the Graduate Placement Committee and the Climate Committee, an online event on the non-academic job market, "Beyond the Academy: Career for Philosophers," will be hosted on Friday, Oct 10, from 4 pm to 5:15 pm (Eastern time). We are delighted to feature Aaron Kagon, the Chair of the American Philosophical Association's Committee on Non-Academic Careers, as the guest speaker for this event. For those interested in attending, the speaker invites you to complete the following pre-event survey (10 questions, take about 3-5 minutes) by next Friday, Sep 26. The response will help the speaker better tailor the event content to the audience's interests and needs: https://forms.gle/EzeYudP66ikpDh8z9 (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FEzeYudP66ikpDh8z9&data=05%7C02%7Calenies.rodriguez%40uconn.edu%7Cf9ecd4ca5c5c4e5fb61a08ddf5f1e177%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638937141398643348%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vO4lZi53tCdG3G50NFIL%2FJEZikhFzTVQoVb7rwqXTTo%3D&reserved=0)  Speaker bioAaron Kagan, PhD, is a Staff User Experience Researcher at Google, where he works on Search UX and the future of human–AI interaction. He earned his PhD in Philosophy from Fordham University in 2017 and has since built a career at the intersection of philosophy, design, and technology, with roles at Google, Meta Reality Labs, Loon (Google X), and Native Instruments.Beyond his industry work, Aaron serves as Chair of the American Philosophical Association's Committee on Non-Academic Careers, where he develops resources to help graduate students and PhDs navigate career paths outside academia. He is the founder of GraspingAI, a consulting firm that helps medium and large businesses strategize, implement, and realize the value of generative AI technologies. His forthcoming book, The Embodied Mind (Routledge, 2025), explores the intersections of philosophy, cognition, and technology.  This event is supported by the UConn Humanities Institute (UCHI).

This is a great way to earn community service hours! No previous experience is necessary. Remember to dress for outdoor conditions, including warm water-repellant footwear. More details and transportation information available athttps://dining.uconn.edu/spring-valley-farm/volunteer-tour/ (https://dining.uconn.edu/spring-valley-farm/volunteer-tour/)

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

An All Recovery meeting is 'non-denominational' meaning all pathways of recovery are embraced here. A universal recovery topic is chosen and then the group discusses it. It is not affiliated with any "Anonymous" program although you are likely to hear comments associated with 12 step fellowships. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC with support from a Recovery Coach and are held both in-person and online for students from other UConn campuses. 

Soccer played on the law school soccer field.

Join the UConn Rainbow Center this Friday, 5-7 PM, to watch different RC Lip Sync performances throughout the years, and end off with our most recent winning performance from last Thursday!

Pianist Eric Reed performs solo at von der Mehden Recital Hall on the UConn Storrs campus for the annual Heilig Memorial Piano Concert. A vital force in jazz for more than 25 years, Reed has collaborated with legends such as Freddie Hubbard and Wynton Marsalis and released twenty-eight recordings, including his most recent, Out Late. Supported by the Murray-Heilig Annual Concert Fund, this relaxed, story-driven performance features Reed sharing personal musical narratives while shaping each moment organically.

When the dead walk … run! Join CRT for this action-adventure/horror sequel to William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Set five years after the events of the original, the undead have risen to power and are trying to take over the world, led by the zombie lord and true king of Denmark. Fortinbras, assembling a formidable opposition, has resurrected the corpses of some of the greatest women that Shakespeare had to offer: Lady Macbeth, Juliet, and the very angry Ophelia. A clash of the undead titans ensues! "Using HAMLET as a jumping-off point, Nguyen throws in martial arts, horror movies, pop songs, puppetry, and comic books. Eat your heart out, Ed Wood …" ⁠ -Backstage CRT 76th Anniversary Season Flex Passes on sale beginning September 4 at connecticutrep.uconn.edu. Single tickets on sale September 15. More info: 860-486-2113

Saturday, Aug. 23rd Monsters University Thursday, Aug 28th Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Friday, Aug. 29th Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Saturday, Aug. 30th Pirates of hte Caribbean: At World's End Thursday, Sept. 4th Shrek Friday, Sept 5th Shrek 2 Saturday, Sept. 6th Shrek the Third Thursday, Sept. 11th Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Friday, Sept. 12th F1 Saturday, Sept. 13th Superman Thursday, Sept . 18th Batman 1989 Friday, Sept. 19th The Dark Knight Saturday, Sept. 20th The Batman Thursday, Sept. 25th Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Friday, Sept. 26th Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Saturday, Sept. 27th Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Late Night takes place throughout the Student Union from 8-11pm on Friday, October 10. Check in on Union Street with your UConn ID to participate and be entered for a chance to win a prize.