Please join the Office of Research & Scholarship (ORS) as we host guest speaker Dr. Fengyan Tang of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work as she presents Social Engagement in Later Life and Health Implications on Monday, April 14, 2025, 12:00p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in HSSW Classroom 107 or via Webex. We encourage you to attend in person! Professor Tang's research focuses broadly on social engagement and health outcomes among older adults, assessing how to optimize engagement opportunities to maintain and improve physical, mental, cognitive health and quality of life. She also conducts research on risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia among community-dwelling aging immigrants and the effects of activity engagement on cognitive health. Her work aims to address health disparities and advance social justice through investigation of the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, social class, and immigration – the social contexts of inequality over the life course with profound impacts on the well-being and engagement with life in old age. Webex Link: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m56aefb22d9629d8123c38a90f0529943 Please contact ORS at ssw-ors@uconn.edu with any questions.

Greeks Against Sexual Assault (GASA) will facilitate an event to raise awareness and take a stand against sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Committee Dr. Rachel Chazan CohenDr. Caitlin LombardiDr. Kim Gans

Please join us for an information session on the University of Mannheim — one of Germany's leading institutions for legal studies, business, and social sciences – presented by our Martin-Flynn visiting professor, Prof. Dr. Oliver Brand, Chair of Private Law, Insurance Law, Business Law and Comparative Law. Learn about the university's renowned law programs and how you can gain a global perspective on legal systems and practices through UConn's study abroad partnership.

The Office of Outreach and Engagement in collaboration with faculty from all Schools and Colleges created guidelines and recommendations on how to incorporate Community Engagement in the PTR package. At this stage of the process, we would like to get your feedback on the content and process suggested. You can find the file at PTR_Community Engagement_1April2025.pdf (https://uconn-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/rosa_raudales_uconn_edu/EWAFp4oN9RlIo77jK5sG2uABy0qIGTaBRhGnD_6PVgb7VA?e=kfWt8c&xsdata=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%3D%3D&sdata=WGpxTFNqazVHVTdNSEwxUFgySzV5emt1RUdJY1dKNkJrTWFCRHdGaEI1az0%3D&ovuser=17f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%2Cmerly.downey%40uconn.edu) Please feel free to share your comments in writing and send them to rosa.raudales@uconn.edu (mailto:rosa.raudales@uconn.edu) or join one of the meetings below to share your comments: Monday, April 14 at 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 15 at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 16 at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 17 at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 22 at 2:30 pm   Meeting link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/rosaraudales (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/rosaraudales) Meeting number: 319 588 423 Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002, Access Code: 319 588 423

No appointment necessary. Get help starting or updating your resume. Occurs most Fridays. (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105) Join Sue Landolina virtually in https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105

Have you ever thought about studying abroad but don't know where to start? Have questions but don't know where to find the answers because you're at a regional campus? Have no fear a Global Student Mentor (GSM) is here! UConn's Experiential Global Learning office will be hosting open office hours with Sarah Frances, one of this year's Global Student Mentors. The role of a GSM is to help students navigate the early steps of studying abroad with UConn through pre-advising meetings where students come to ask questions and find support. Stop by and get your questions about studying abroad answered on Monday April 14th from 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Register here: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=9764&rc=2439352041

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 Fumi Sowah, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/olufumilayo-sowah/)  Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions and do not require scheduling or adding to your calendar.

Yogais protective and enlivening. Freeing you from habitual patterns of tension, this yoga creates a sense of spaciousness within, dissolves stress, strengthens core muscles, joint health, centeredness, postural alignment and groundedness, increases breath capacity and breath awareness, shifts stagnant emotions into movement and release, and is attentive to the subtle stuff of the mind, helping to free us from the driving forces of unconscious actions and thoughts. You'll practice yogic techniques that you can bring into your everyday experience for simply living a good day, and for increasing your capacity to be creatively present in your life. A yogic attitude toward self and practice is one of kindness, patience, and tenderness. We grow into our best selves in an inner atmosphere of loving care. Open to all UConn students, faculty and staff from any campus. No experience required.

Thesis Title : Investigation of The Relationship Between Cellular Senescence and The Gut Microbiome Biomedical Science Ph.D. Program - Genetics and Developmental Biology Graduate Program

Thesis Title : Investigation of The Relationship Between Cellular Senescence and The Gut Microbiome Biomedical Science Ph.D. Program - Genetics and Developmental Biology Graduate Program

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/) Barbershop The "Barbershop Group" is a therapy group for men who have had past traumatic experiences and would like to learn new ways of coping and managing the effects of that trauma. The group recognizes the need for men to develop different skills that will effectively improve how we express our emotions and build relationships in a safe space. What better place to do that than the barbershop? The Barbershop model is derived from the "Men's Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model"- (M-TREM.) The Barbershop Group uses a Psycho-educational and skills-oriented approach that is person-centered. Over the years The Barbershop has provided men with a safe, non-judgmental setting where they can speak freely and be themselves. Unfortunately, we will not be providing haircuts, but we will be providing open discussion where honest responses in group discussions are encouraged, and we will engage in several exercises that are used to introduce you to and try new coping skills. I look forward to seeing you all at "The Shop". To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Greg Davis, LPC   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.

First Associate Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2005, violinist Juliette Kang enjoys an active and varied career. Previously Assistant Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony and member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Ms. Kang's solo engagements have included the San Francisco Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Puerto Rico Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Boston Pops, the Omaha Symphony, the Syracuse Symphony, and every major orchestra in her native Canada. Internationally she has performed with the Czech Philharmonic, l'Orchestre National de France, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and the KBS Symphony in Seoul. She has given recitals in Philadelphia, Paris, Tokyo, and Boston. As gold medalist of the 1994 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, she was presented at New York's Carnegie Hall in a recital that was recorded live and released on CD. She has also recorded the Schumann and Wieniawski Violin Concertos with the Vancouver Symphony for CBC Records. Ms. Kang was also a featured soloist in the Carnegie Hall debut of her hometown orchestra, the Edmonton Symphony, and she made her Philadelphia Orchestra solo subscription debut with conductor Gianandrea Noseda. Her next solo appearance with the Fabulous Philadelphians will be in January of 2018, conducted by music director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. Ms. Kang has been involved with chamber music since studying at the Curtis Institute of Music. Festivals she has participated in include Bravo! Vail Valley, Bridgehampton (Long Island, NY), Kingston (RI), Marlboro, Moab (UT), Skaneateles (NY), and Spoleto USA. In New York City she has performed with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, at the Mostly Mozart Festival with her husband, cellist Thomas Kraines, and at the Bard Music Festival. With Mr. Kraines, Philadelphia Orchestra colleague violist Che Hung Chen, and pianist Natalie Zhu, she is a member of the Clarosa Quartet, dedicated to exploring and enriching the piano quartet repertoire. After receiving a Bachelor of Music degree from Curtis as a student of Jascha Brodsky, where she entered the school at age nine, she earned a Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of Dorothy Delay and Robert Mann. She was a winner of the 1989 Young Concert Artists Auditions, and she subsequently received first prize at the Menuhin Violin Competition of Paris in 1992. She serves on the Central Board of trustees at Philadelphia's Settlement Music School, one of the oldest and largest community schools of the arts in the country, founded in 1908 and having served more than 300,000 students 

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Huskies on Track: Navigating ADHD at UConn This group provides a space to discuss the ways ADHD can show up in your life. We'll focus on understanding how ADHD functions in the brain, navigating common challenges people with ADHD face, and talking about the emotional experience of living in a world designed for neurotypical people. The goal of this group is to help create a sense of community and understanding for students with ADHD at UConn. Example topics that the group will cover include time management, task prioritizing, and emotional regulation. All individuals who feel the group would be beneficial to them are welcome, regardless of whether they have a formal ADHD diagnosis. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Alyson Faires, Psy.D. 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.

This is a skilled based experiential mindfulness workshop offered to UConn faculty/staff and students. It includes an introduction of concepts and skills of mindfulness and practice exercises.Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting Making Time for Mindfulness may be requested as a program event here (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eOHtWoqN0I8CHVb)

SMART Recovery is an evidence-informed recovery method that supports people with substance dependencies and other addictive or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and cravings; manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and live a balanced life. The meetings are discussion-based and rely heavily on mutual support, recognizing there is great value in connecting with and learning from peers with similar experiences. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC with support from URC staff. Currently meetings are only held in-person as we are in the pilot phase of implementation at the Storrs campus.

More info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Growth Through Grief This weekly clinical group supports students grieving the death of a loved one and students coming together to support and empower each other during times of grief. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Jennifer Fox, PhD (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jennifer-fox/) 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.

Join us for a virtual panel discussion to hear CLAS alumni talk about their successful – and perhaps unexpected – career journeys. If you have ever wondered what you can do with your major, and especially if you are interested in working in a corporate function, this is a great opportunity to gain insight from industry professionals (who were once in your shoes!). Come prepared to listen, ask questions, and learn about how your major can prepare you for a diverse array of career paths. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ksf-T28fSZynIyLZgPmQFA