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

On Wednesday, 4/23/25, Dr. Rebecca Seal will be here at UConn for our seminar series from University of Pittsburgh. Her talk will be titled, "Unlocking the Mammalian Spinal Dorsal Horn: Insights into Key Circuits and Novel Cross-Species Research Tools."

In this workshop, participants will learn how to design visually compelling slides that convey complex concepts clearly and concisely. The topics covered will include slide layout, typography, color selection, imagery, and multimedia integration focusing on strategies for inclusive class materials. In addition, participants will receive guidance on organizing content logically, pacing the presentation effectively, and utilizing storytelling techniques to create a cohesive narrative. Whether you're new to PowerPoint design or not, this workshop will empower you to create class materials that leave a lasting impression on your students.April 23 (Wednesday)/ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMRegister -https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3427

The class of 2025 has picked their Senior Slice winners!! Congrats to Bryan Lozano & Nazanin Zaer!! Thanks to our chefs and UConn Senior for assisting with this fun tradition we started a few years ago. Vegan Favorite by Nazanin Spicy red sauce base with vegan sausage, vegan shredded mozzarella, cherry tomato, spinach, & basil Non-Vegan Favorite by Bryan Mashed potato base with bacon, mozzarella, caramelized onion, cherry tomato, & basil Give them a try! Both pizzas will be served on: Wed., April 23 at Gelf - lunch Thurs., April 24 at North - dinner Thurs., May 1 at McMahon - lunch

The University of Connecticut is home to more than 7,000 graduate students, who work and study on all seven UConn campuses, and belong to more than 100 different graduate degree programs. While each of these students exemplifies the critical role of graduate education in shaping the future of Connecticut, geographical distance and disciplinary boundaries hinder their join pursuit of knowledge and innovation.  The inaugural Graduate Student Research Symposium seeks to remove all barriers and promote a sense of connection and shared purpose across ALL graduate campuses. By uniting graduate students through research, impact, and community value, we aim to unlock the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants who have been selected will compete in the Graduate Student Symposium Poster competition on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11am-2pm. Lunch will be provided. Symposium Finalists will be announced the same day. 

A historical photographic process, cyanotype uses sunlight to create images, and water to develop the final blue toned prints. Popular with both scientists and artists, cyanotypes are one of a kind and unique to their creators. The workshop stand will have objects and negatives for you to try and you are also welcome to bring your own materials to experiment with. Pop on by from 11:30-1:30pm to learn about this user-friendly and fun process and make some art with the sun!"

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

Re-interpretations of the Constitution are not new. The book Constitutional Intolerance documents how European populists try to hack and 'reinterpret' their constitutions to enact laws that target religious minorities, ethnic groups, and LGBT rights: Appeals to 'social norms' to say there is a 'security issue' (France). Arbitrary use of 'public order' when no problem can be substantiated (Netherlands). Unwieldy constitutional amendments that target specific churches (Hungary). Arguing something is written in the constitution when it isn't (Poland). Join this webinar to learn about legal strategies among the Far Right and to reflect on the implications of Constitutional Intolerance for democracy across the Atlantic. PRESENTER: Mariëtta van der Tol (University of Cambridge & Trinity College, Cambridge). MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari (Senior Fellow, Georgetown University) PANELISTS: Whittney Barth (Emory University) and Luisa Pinto E Netto (University of Leiden). Interested in being notified of upcoming webinars? Sign up for ISA Connected, a monthly newsletter with information on all of ISA's upcoming virtual programming, here: https://www.isanet.org/Programs/Virtual-Programs/ISA-Connected (https://www.isanet.org/Programs/Virtual-Programs/ISA-Connected)

What does "good teaching" mean, and what does it look like? Perhaps you have grappled with this question, either as an educator seeking to improve your own teaching practice or as a colleague asked to assess the teaching of others. This book club is for you! Join us to explore an evidence-based guide to effective teaching and learning! In this book club we will examine teaching effectiveness through the lens of the CTB framework of high-level behaviors that can be adopted and adapted to individual instructor and disciplinary context. More practically, it relies on evidence that can be observed by peers, leans on student feedback, and one's own reflective narrative of teaching effectiveness. Discover equitable and inclusive strategies, participate in productive conversations centered around teaching and learning, and access a toolkit of resources to apply from day one. The book offers a holistic method of documenting and assessing teaching effectiveness by including a variety of evidence and perspectives to both develop teaching skills and demonstrate achievements in promoting student learning. Each session is framed around the questions, "What do we know," "What do we do,", and What do we show?" and will focus on: -Identifying behaviors of good teaching -Reflecting upon the teaching behaviors already in practice -Implementing research-based, effective teaching behaviors across each of the six CTB categories -Documenting teaching behaviors -Conducting and/or reflect on peer observation -Collecting and/or reflect on midterm feedback -Using a core value statement to purposefully select and frame evidence of effectiveness in a coherent teaching narrative Location: Hartford Times Building (HTB) Room 209 Time: 12-1pm Dates: February 5 – Kickoff to meet the facilitators and pick up the book February 12 – Align components of learning experiences to defined outcomes February 19 – Midterm Student Feedback using GIFT February 26 – Include for student diversity by utilizing accessibility standards March 5 – Peer Observation adapted to your needs March 26 – Engage students purposely to encourage active participation in the learning process April 2 – Assess through meaningful and transparent techniques and feedback April 9 – Integrate Technology using tools to provide access to high quality instructional materials April 16 – Reflect/Identify Core Values to explore opportunities for growth April 23 – Creating a Narrative of Teaching Effectiveness You can sign up for individual sessions or the entire series!   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/BSh3Pff4BA (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FBSh3Pff4BA&data=05%7C02%7Ckim.schwarz%40uconn.edu%7C3de52d7402404c08828a08dd2f53da2d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638718762309081675%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ukeT9tJ8OnpbP%2BNZHY4Pb%2B9XGkBwPVeA55o4tkhi9Pg%3D&reserved=0)

GI Grand Rounds conferences take place weekly on Wednesdays at noon via Webex. Please contact Amy Pallotti to be added to detailed conference announcement emails.

MEDS 6497 Neuroscience Journal Club "SGK1 drives hippocampal demyelination and diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction in mice." Presenter: Sarah Wilensky, Yan Lab Course Co-Directors: Paola Bargagna-Mohan: bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu (mailto:bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu) Alice Burghard: burghard@uchc.edu (mailto:burghard@uchc.edu)

Presented by: Richard Gorlick, MD Division Head and Department Chair of Pediatrics University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Host: Marc Hansen, Ph.D.

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/).

We are pleased to offer accessible technology workshops as part of an ongoing workshop series. These workshops are intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of University employees and organizations in the use of accessible technology.