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

The Connecticut Writing Project (CWP) sponsors Connecticut Student Writers (CSW), a magazine established in 1987 by the CWP to honor excellence in writing by students from kindergarten through high school. The highlight of the publication process is the Student Recognition Night, a celebration hosted by the CWP on the UConn campus. For more details on how to submit, visit the CWP website linked below.

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).

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.

All on the flyer

Entries open on October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST and the deadline for entries for the Connecticut region is Tuesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. For returning students, click here to upload entries for the Connecticut region for 2025-26. For new students, follow the directions in the Three Easy Steps to Enter below. We invite you to check out the entry process videos designed to help guide students through creating accounts, uploading original works, and completing their entries. Below you will find the information you need to enter the Connecticut Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Three Easy Steps to Enter Sign up! Create an account at Scholastic How to Enter to enter your work to the 2025 Scholastic Awards. Note you will need the email address of a parent or guardian. Create and Upload Your Work. The Scholastic Awards looks for work that demonstrates originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. After you create your work, you can upload it to your Scholastic Awards Account. Once you have logged in, follow the instructions to upload all of your entries into the system. Every category has specific requirements so please read the Copyright & Plagiarism Guidelines and Category Descriptions carefully. Note that you will need your educator's email address. Pay for Your Work. After uploading your work, you will be prompted to pay for your entry through Stripe. The cost for an individual entry is $10 and a portfolio is $30. Please note fee waivers are available for teens who express that the fee poses a barrier to participation.

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.

-Halloween, October 31st -For UConn School of Medicine/Dental Medicine students - Come showcased in your best costume, and send pictures to the social chairs to enter our costume contest. Winners will earn Chipotle gift cards! Group/TBL costumes encouraged!

All workshops are held for 6 hours virtually (on Teams), and open to all (both affiliates and non-affiliates of UConn). Topics and Dates: * Intro to R (November 13th) * Intro to Statistics in R (November 11th) * Generalized Linear Mixed-Effects Models (October 24th) * Mixed Effects Models (December 15th) $75/workshop for UConn affiliates and $90/workshop. These workshops are geared to providing practical instruction on these topics, allowing users to leave with skill they could use in their own research. All data and code that will be needed for the workshop or generated in the workshop will be made available to all participants so they will be able to revisit the material at any time on their own. See https://statsconsulting.uconn.edu/#workshops for more information.

All workshops are held for 6 hours virtually (on Teams), and open to all (both affiliates and non-affiliates of UConn). Topics and Dates: * Intro to R (November 13th) * Intro to Statistics in R (November 11th) * Generalized Linear Mixed-Effects Models (October 24th) * Mixed Effects Models (December 15th) $75/workshop for UConn affiliates and $90/workshop. These workshops are geared to providing practical instruction on these topics, allowing users to leave with skill they could use in their own research. All data and code that will be needed for the workshop or generated in the workshop will be made available to all participants so they will be able to revisit the material at any time on their own. See https://statsconsulting.uconn.edu/#workshops for more information.

All workshops are held for 6 hours virtually (on Teams), and open to all (both affiliates and non-affiliates of UConn). Topics and Dates: * Intro to R (November 13th) * Intro to Statistics in R (November 11th) * Generalized Linear Mixed-Effects Models (October 24th) * Mixed Effects Models (December 15th) $75/workshop for UConn affiliates and $90/workshop. These workshops are geared to providing practical instruction on these topics, allowing users to leave with skill they could use in their own research. All data and code that will be needed for the workshop or generated in the workshop will be made available to all participants so they will be able to revisit the material at any time on their own. See https://statsconsulting.uconn.edu/#workshops for more information.

Pizza Special - "Only The Roni" - Our house-made pepperoni pizza, topped with regular pepperoni, cup and crisp pepperoni, and crispy shredded pepperoni, drizzled with pepperoni aioli.Sandwich Specials:Triple Threat Burger - Ground beef, ground bacon, and ground chorizo patty topped with pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a Kaiser bun with a side of skin-on fries.Favorites of Fall Sandwich - Roast turkey, lettuce, tomato, and cranberry mayo served on grilled garlic Naan bread; served with a side of butternut bisque. While supplies last

Join us for a virtual yoga session, taught by Nikki Adams, on Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. Please look for an email from OSAS with the link. Join us on the lower level of the SSW building on Tuesday, October 28, 3 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, October 29, noon to 1 p.m. to embrace your inner artist! Supplies for drawing, painting, and sculpting will be provided for you to take a break and unwind in between your classes. Stop by the first floor of the SSW building to meet with representatives from SHaW (Student Health and Wellness) and get tips and resources for self-care. Tuesday, October 28, 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 3 to 4 p.m. Snacks and coffee/tea available throughout the week! Additional resources on self-care to also be shared for online and in-person students. Stay tuned for more details!

The Teacher-Consultant Writing Contest is an annual creative writing contest open to any and all Teacher-Consultants of the Connecticut Writing Project–Storrs. Prizes are awarded in the following categories: Poetry Prose Fiction Prose Nonfiction A $100 prize will be awarded to winners from each category. The winning entries, along with Honorable Mentions, will be published in Teacher-Writer, which will be available on the CWP website. CWP Teacher-Consultant Submittable Page Submission deadline date: Friday, October 31, 2025, 11:59 P.M.

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/).

Want to get ahead, stay ahead, and feel in control? We've got your back! Meet with a Peer Leader for a one-on-one academic consultation to: Create a personalized semester plan; map out major deadlines and exams; build a weekly study routine that works for you; learn tips to stay focused, balanced, and motivated.

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.

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

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)

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/).

John TruscinskiUConn CIRCAFlooding in Connecticut: Past, Present, and Future Nightmares Flooding is the most frequent and costly natural disaster in the United States, causing over $180 billion in damages annually. In Connecticut, over 600 miles of tidal shoreline and major inland rivers face growing risks from storm surge, sea level rise, and intense rainfall. The Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) was established in 2014 to increase community resilience across the state to the growing impacts of climate change. The approach that has evolved within CIRCA's outreach is one of applied interdisciplinary science in partnership with state agencies, municipal government, the private sector, and local communities to address critical flooding challenges. In 2018, the Resilient Connecticut program was funded and developed through the HUD sponsored National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC), with the goal of developing a resilience project pipeline for Connecticut. This seminar examines Connecticut's flooding challenges and mitigation efforts through the lenses of past, present, and future. Historically, catastrophic events such as the 1938 Hurricane and floods of 1955, shaped federal flood control policy and led to extensive infrastructure construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 1968 National Flood Insurance Program was created to shift communities toward more proactive floodplain management and away from post-disaster federal support but largely resulted in the intensive growth of development in areas exposed to increasing flood risk. More recently, responses to Hurricane Irene (2011) and Superstorm Sandy (2012), evolved as emphasis in federal flood policy shifted to non-structural approaches such as "nature-based solutions" and managed retreat. Looking forward, sea level rise will transform today's rare major floods into routine events. The seminar will focus on efforts to translate flood science into actionable decision-making and policy in Connecticut. Through case studies from Resilient Connecticut, I'll show how CIRCA uses field data collection, hydrodynamic modeling, climate projections, and stakeholder engagement to guide project planning and investments.Host: James O'DonnellTime & Date: 11:00 am, Friday, October 31, 2025Place: Lowell Weicker Building, Seminar Room 103 (or Webex)Request Seminar InformationCancellation & Additional Seminar Details (https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/seminar/seminar1258/)If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodations, please contact 860-405-9152 (tel:+18604059152) or email marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu (mailto:marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu).This is an Honors Event. See tags below for categories. #UHLevent11277

Target Audience: UConn Health faculty, residents, medical students, and other mental health professionals Learning Objectives: Participants will (be able to): 1. Apply best practices toward perinatal mental health screening 2. Discuss and manage psychopharmaco therapy in pregnancy and postpartum 3. Identify health services approaches to support implementation of mental health Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Miller in the role as speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Dr. Miller will not be discussing the off-labeled, or investigational use of any product or device. Accreditation: The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Conflict of Interest Policy: All faculty members participating in CME activities provided by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are required to disclose to the program audience any actual or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. Program planners have an obligation to resolve any actual conflicts of interest and share with the audience any safeguards put in place to prevent commercial bias from influencing the content. Activity Director Disclosure Statement: Dr. Gregory C. Barron as the activity director for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Planning Committee Disclosure Statement: Drs. Linda Durst, Feier Liu, Cassandra Holinka, Jessica Meyer, Surita Rao, Andrew Winokur, Kristina Zdanys, and Sharon Freeman as members of the planning committee, for this educational event, have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated. Dr. Beth Springate has a financial interest/arrangement with CogState and Medtronic that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of his/her role as the activity director. The following mitigated safeguard(s) have been put into place: the Activity Director determined that the financial relationship of the planner is outside the content of the program. Commercial Support Statement: This CME activity has no commercial support associated with it. Evaluations: Participants are required to complete an evaluation to obtain CME Credits. This CME activity uses an electronic evaluation survey. An email from the activity admin, Sharon Freeman (sfreeman@uchc.edu with instruction will be sent to the participants. Please complete the evaluation within 5 business days of receiving the email. If you do not receive an email within the 5 business days of this activity, please reach directly out to the activity admin. All evaluations must be completed within 5 business days of receiving the email evaluation assignment.

Home Style Classics Station: Roast beef sandwich with smoked garlic horseradish mayoFeast Station: Smoked pulled pork & smoked potato saladWorld Fare Station: Smoked jerk chicken w/strawberry glaze*, smoked jerk tofu, cabbage & veggies. *strawberries from UConn Spring Valley Student Farm Pizza Station: Smoked pulled pork pizzaSizzle & Serve Station: Smoked sloppy joe & smoked vegan sloppy joeSalad Bar - Smoked deviled eggs, smoked tomato salad, & smoked beet hummus (beets from UConn Spring Valley Student Farm)Desserts: Smoked pumpkin flan (house-made) & smoked pumpkin pie

Street corn dip, salsa verde, and fresh salsa with house-made corn tortilla chips, chicken mole, beef flautas, black bean flautas (vegan but fried in the fryer), house-made churros, non-alcoholic Horchata, and more!

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

12 Step Recovery Meetings - Two Offerings! 12 Step Recovery is a fellowship of people who come together to build an individualized program of recovery based on the program's 12 Steps of Recovery. This pathway includes a spiritual component, Higher Power, that is unique to each individual, and that may evolve or change completely over time. 12 Step Recovery at UConn is intended to provide exposure and practice with 1) 12 Steps overall with a strong focus on the first three Steps, 2) primary program components, literature, and guiding principles, and 3) building a community of support and fellowship. 12 Step Recovery is an abstinence-based program designed originally to support people living with addiction to substances; however, it has grown to include other types of addictions and problem behaviors. Meetings are facilitated by students for students. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is online only. IN-PERSON ONLY, Offered at the UConn Recovery Community Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, Storrs Campus All UConn Students are Welcome - Any campus! ONLINE ONLY Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00pm Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: UConn United in Recovery: Online Meeting Code for SMART Recovery & 12 Step Recovery (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_YmJjYWQ3ZDEtZDIzNi00OTgxLWIzYjctZjZhYjExNjZkZGY2%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522872acbed-4db8-47d3-b670-b33ab35bd157%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7Cmichelle.tirabassi%40uconn.edu%7Cdef8780f6f324d1905f908ddf2134a01%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638932886847988097%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lfQ4oy7R5I8lUOKTWE73%2FhMDGWnxWuNmhDSL%2F4EMBtY%3D&reserved=0) All UConn Students are Welcome - Any Campus!

Speaker: Edwin Appiah Title: "Towards an integrative multi-scale model for modelling microbial community assembly and dynamics" Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57 (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57)

Doggo Friday is a weekly event in the UConn Health Sciences Library where a certified therapy dog visits our library every Friday during the academic year. Students, faculty, and staff can visit our dogs for stress relief and relaxation. Pets, hugs, and belly rubs are all welcome and appreciated by our doggos! While you're there, check out a book from our leisure reading collection, or ask any questions you have to the library staff. As a reminder, all current UConn Health students, faculty, and staff, with a valid UConn Health ID can borrow books from the UConn Health Sciences Library.

On October 31, Dr. Rachel Mackey, Executive Director of Political Studies at the Hudson Institute, will provide an overview of the Institute's Political Studies Fellowship and Internship Programs.  Political Studies Fellows participate in daily seminars, weekly public policy workshops, and speaker events with leaders in politics, journalism, the military, and more. Fellows also receive a $3,000 stipend and complimentary housing and books. This year, the Hudson Institute is offering two sessions, from May 24-July 5 and June 28-August 7.  Interns work year-round to support the policy work of the Institute. Interns work 1:1 with Hudson experts on policy topics including national security & defense, cybersecurity & technology, grand strategy & history, and international relations & trade.   Please CLICK HERE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDWQ0ZE8dwbJsp2e_ShzpNDp-eqzDYI7Ks3lkNduCaSRQlAg/viewform) to register for this event.   Learn more at www.hudson.org (http://www.hudson.org).

Swipe your UConn Student ID at the Student Union Info Center, scan a QR code, grab a bag and stop at different locations in the U for treats! *First come, first served. While supplies last. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please contact the Student Union at (860) 486-3421 or jennifer.hedges@uconn.edu (mailto:jennifer.hedges@uconn.edu) 48 hours prior to the event.

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

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/).

Prof. Andrew Puckett, Department of Physics, University of ConnecticutPrecision studies of 3D nucleon spin structure  Electron scattering has been one of the most important tools for precisely probing the femtoscopic structure of strongly interacting matter ever since Hofstadter's pioneering measurements of electron-proton scattering and electron-nucleus scattering at Stanford in the 1950s revealed the non-point-like nature of the proton and provided a first direct measurement of the proton's size, leading to the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1961. The Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) at Jefferson Lab (JLab) in Newport News, Virginia, is the world's leading facility for the precision three-dimensional imaging of the nucleon's quark-gluon structure in both coordinate and momentum space. CEBAF uses superconducting radio-frequency acceleration technology to deliver electron beams of unparalleled quality in terms of energy, intensity, duty-cycle, and polarization. Experimentalists use these high-quality electron beams together with state-of-the-art target and detector technologies and high-performance data acquisition and computing capabilities to map the internal structure of strongly interacting matter with unprecedented precision and kinematic reach. In this talk, I will give a brief overview of the physics of electron scattering and its utility as a precision probe of nuclear structure, followed by a detailed overview of current and near-future research directions in the group.

Host: Mia MaltzLocation: YNG 132Webex: s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars (http://s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars)Carbon and Nitrogen in Working Soils: From Mechanisms to Management   Dr. Avishesh Neupane is an Assistant Extension Professor of Soil Science at UConn and Director of the Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory. He studies how carbon and nitrogen cycle through soils, what controls their storage and loss, and how those processes shape crop nutrition, water quality, soil health, and greenhouse gases. His work tests fertilizer strategies that reduce reactive nitrogen losses, evaluates how biochar alters N availability and emissions, and examines how biodegradable plastics affect soil carbon persistence. His work blends incubations, isotopic tracing, molecular assays, and routine soil testing to turn mechanisms into recommendations. Dr. Neupane holds a Ph.D. in Geography from UCLA and a Master of Environmental Science from Yale University. He is passionate about translating science into actionable strategies that support resilient agriculture, environmental stewardship, and food security.

In a typical undergraduate linear algebra course, perhaps the main computational technique introduced for solving systems of linear equations is that of Gaussian elimination, a process that takes any matrix and converts it into its reduced row echelon form (RREF). One obtains the RREF of a matrix \(M\) by performing a sequence of invertible elementary row operations in such a way that row \(i\) of RREF(\(M\)) only depends on rows \(1,2,\dotsc,i\) of \(M\); equivalently, one multiplies \(M\) on the left by a particular invertible lower triangular matrix. In this way, the orbits of the left action of the group of invertible lower triangular \(k\) by \(k\) matrices on the space of \(k\) by \(n\) matrices are in natural bijection with the set of \(k\) by \(n\) matrices in reduced row echelon form. One can then take a coarser decomposition than this by looking at the subspaces of matrices whose RREFs share the same pivot entries and study this decomposition through the lens of algebraic geometry. This basic theme has an endless number of interesting variations, which collectively form one entry point to the very rich combinatorial and algebro-geometric theory of Schubert calculus and the Bruhat decomposition. Over the course of this Halloween algebraic combinatorics escapade, we will first define and examine the classical Schubert calculus and Bruhat decomposition in the general linear group \(\mathrm{GL}_n(C)\) and the corresponding flag variety \(\mathrm{Fl}_n\). Our investigation will then naturally lead us to one of the many equivalent definitions of the Bruhat order on the symmetric group \(S_n\), a poset structure with fascinating combinatorics and a powerful tool for analyzing the relevant geometry. From here, we will take a scenic detour into the land of Coxeter systems and diagrams, aspiring toward some purely combinatorial descriptions of the Bruhat order on \(S_n\). Lastly, we will reinterpret the general theory of Bruhat orders for finite Coxeter systems in a geometric dialect, discussing how the Bruhat decomposition manifests in reductive complex algebraic groups \(G\) beyond the type A case of \(G=\mathrm{GL}_n\).

Dr. Byron Chaves is an Associate Professor Food Science & Technology at University of Nebraska - Lincoln with expertise in food safety microbiology, product and process validations, and food safety management systems. His research program focuses on (1) developing, evaluating, and optimizing physical and chemical antimicrobial interventions to mitigate contamination of foods animal origin, including pet food, and (2) characterizing bacterial and viral persistence and survival in food matrices, food contact surfaces, and food packaging materials. He uses a variety of tools such as microbial challenge studies and predictive microbiology to generate information with direct application to the food industry. His Extension efforts focus on providing onsite and virtual training and technical assistance to the food manufacturing industry in Nebraska and beyond. These activities revolve around regulatory compliance with the hazard analysis and critical control points system (HACCP) and the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations including good manufacturing practices and pathogen environmental monitoring. His Extension activities reach hundreds of food processors and manufactures via remote delivery, and he actively collaborates with colleagues across the U.S. to deliver up-to-date food safety and sanitation programming. He is the USDA FSIS Nebraska HACCP Coordinator, the North Central Region FSMA Center Nebraska State Lead, and a member of the USDA FSIS National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection.

Josh BerthiaumeHeaslip Lab (https://heaslip.lab.uconn.edu/) Investigating the Role of an Uncharacterized Actin-Associated Protein in Toxoplasma gondiiMullein FrancisAlder Lab (https://alderlab.mcb.uconn.edu/)Elucidating the Molecular Mechanism by Which Urolithin A Promotes Mitophagy Through p62 Activity

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 Graciela Quinones-Rodriguez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/graciela-quinones-rodriguez/)

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.

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/)

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

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.

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

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.

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/).

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 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.

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 Thursday, Oct. 2nd A Quiet Place: Day One Friday, Oct. 3rd A Quiet Place Saturday, Oct 4th A Quiet Place: Part 2 Thursday, Oct. 9th waitlist Friday, Oct. 10th Psycho Saturday, Oct. 11th Scream Thursday, Oct. 16th Halloweentown Friday, Oct 17th Hocus Pocus Saturday, Oct. 18th Monsters Inc Thursday, Oct. 23rd Hereditary Friday, Oct. 24th It Saturday, Oct . 25th Weapons Thursday, Oct. 30th Sinners (outdoor movie) Friday, Oct. 31st Halloween 2018 Saturday, Nov. 1st A Nightmare on ELm Street 1984 Thursday, Nov. 6th The Conjuring Friday, Nov. 7th The Conjuring: Last Rites

Nightmare on Union Street will take place on October 31 from 8-11pm in the Student Union. Bring your UConn student ID to check-in on Union Street and get your hand stamped there to participate in the activities.