Art exhibit highlighting creative the creative talent of UConn Health Employees from across the organization.

"Expressions in Multimedia" by Martha G. Trask "Secondary Effects" by Jeff Ostergren Join us for a reception Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery. (north side of the food court)Martha G. Trask is an expressive mixed media artist who happens to work in our library.Jeff Ostergren infuses his paint with actual medications to tell stories about the intertwined histories of pharmaceuticals and color.

Submit Art for Employee/Staff Art Show Attention artists of UConn Health: I am thrilled to announce that YOU will be the next special exhibit in our Connector Gallery between CT Tower and University Tower. Since I joined the team in January 2023, some of you who have shared your talents with me in conversation and I have encountered artwork by several past and present employees within our collection. It is time for another employee art show! Please send up to three (3) sample images of your art to arochester@uchc.edu by end of day Wednesday, July 30. Space is limited, so we will only display up to three (3) works per artist and no more than fifteen (15) at a time depending on size and availability of wall space. All artwork must have wire installed for hanging. All work on paper must be framed to ensure its protection. 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 me as soon as possible at arochester@uchc.edu and I can provide guidance on how to prepare your art for gallery display. Art selections will be made by a group of volunteers from our new art committee. 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 will have more displays throughout the year. We look forward to viewing your art and celebrating your artistic talents at UConn Health. Key Dates:Wednesday, July 30: Submissions close at end of day.Friday, Aug. 1: Exhibiting artists will be notified by end of day.Tuesday, Aug. 5 (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.):- Art drop-off Day 1Thursday, Aug, 7 (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.): Art drop-off Day 2Tuesday, Aug. 12: Install exhibitThursday, Nov. 6: Deinstall exhibit/art pickup Thank you, Andre Rochester UConn Health Art Curator

The exhibiting artists are Marsha Borden, Helena Chastel, Kathryn Frund, Phoebe Godfrey, Hugh MacDonald, Bob Pavlik, Dan Potter, and R. Douglass Rice. Open Air 2025 is open daily and will remain on view through October 6, 2025. June 19, 2025 iis the last day to visit indoor art exhibitions. Exhibitions inside the AVS Gallery will resume on September 11, 2025

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Exploring Transformation and Regeneration Strategies for Hemp (Cannabis sativa)   Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a valuable crop with popular applications in textiles, food, and pharmaceuticals. However, its recalcitrance to tissue culture and genetic transformation has restricted the development of transgenic and genome-edited lines. Existing protocols are highly genotype-dependent and lack broad applicability. To address these challenges, this study explored two approaches: needle injection of Agrobacterium for transformation and a root-to-shoot conversion strategy for regeneration.

During the summer, UConn Dining holds two culinary day camps for children aged 10-13. Each camp is two days and runs from 9am-4pm. Camp 101 takes place on Monday and Tuesday and Camp 102 is on Thursday and Friday. A day at camp includes working one-on-one with our chefs and bakers to learn kitchen basics, food preparation, creating and eating tasty recipes, and a local field trip. Local field trips include UConn Dairy Bar/Creamery, UConn Bakery, or UConn Spring Valley Student Farm. Attendees will get a chef hat, apron, meals, and a recipe booklet.https://dining.uconn.edu/ucann-cook-camps/ (https://dining.uconn.edu/ucann-cook-camps/)

Tools for Establishing the ECCP in Connecticut Soils   Decades of manure application have raised phosphorus (P) in most Connecticut (CT) soils to excessive levels. While essential for crop growth, excessive soil P can pose a water quality risk as it may be lost due to leaching or runoff. The environmental critical concentration of P (ECCP) is the soil test P above which the risk of phosphorus leaching or runoff is high. An ECCP for CT soils has not been established. The ECCP of a soil can be estimated through soil extraction methods. In this presentation, selected extraction methods are compared across farm-scale management strategies and P-source histories. Alternative approaches and future recommendations for establishing an ECCP are discussed.

Tools for Establishing the ECCP in Connecticut Soils   Decades of manure application have raised phosphorus (P) in most Connecticut (CT) soils to excessive levels. While essential for crop growth, excessive soil P can pose a water quality risk as it may be lost due to leaching or runoff. The environmental critical concentration of P (ECCP) is the soil test P above which the risk of phosphorus leaching or runoff is high. An ECCP for CT soils has not been established. The ECCP of a soil can be estimated through soil extraction methods. In this presentation, selected extraction methods are compared across farm-scale management strategies and P-source histories. Alternative approaches and future recommendations for establishing an ECCP are discussed.

In April 2024, the Department of Justice issued an update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ada.gov%2Fresources%2F2024-03-08-web-rule%2F&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987281013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L%2Bz6mRTbBflpXOJe9W3QB7cZ9xNsKm4I%2B5%2FLQclhc5c%3D&reserved=0) which requires state and local governments – including public universities – to ensure that their digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. These changes will impact many in our community, and we want to share information and resources that will help everyone prepare and comply with the new standards.What is Impacted? Any digital content that we provide or make available on behalf of the University of Connecticut must meet the standards set forth by this ruling, whether this content is provided directly by us or via third-party organization as part of a contract, licensing, or other agreement. This includes websites, digital files, social media content, and mobile applications.DeadlinesWebpages & ApplicationsCreated on or after April 2024 must be accessible at launch. Created before April 2024 need to be accessible by April 2026. Digital FilesCreated on or after April 2024 need to be accessible at launch. Created before April 2024 and still in use need to be accessible by April 2026. Created before April 2024 and not in use can be marked as archived and do not need to be remediated unless someone requests it. Technical Standard The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2FWAI%2Fstandards-guidelines%2Fwcag%2F&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987301355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GtBfaBbRmzVFT4Jwcx%2B5gcH9Ej1haYILGDt9MSwHiCk%3D&reserved=0) are the current technical standard for web content and mobile apps. Please note that UConn also has web standards (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrand.uconn.edu%2Fweb&data=05%7C02%7Citaccessibility%40uconn.edu%7C20c771e5a88d478a8e9308dd66f63f7d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638779929987315699%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IA0Va6a06XjzRJ8LZXG5PMuWZiM0%2FeMIREYo4qO3Mhs%3D&reserved=0) which must be adhered to. We require websites built on behalf of the University and/or using University funds to use a UConn domain and be hosted by UConn. While we know that our faculty and staff support efforts to provide accessible content and equitable experiences, performing this work and maintaining the standards going forward will be an ongoing, shared responsibility.

A primary goal in the design of resonant substructures is to introduce auxiliary dynamics to existing materials and systems, thereby facilitating passive regulation and tunable control of vibratory oscillations. To implement this control, metastructures may be engineered with spatially localized couplings, which transfer energy between the vibrating host and peripheral subsystems to modulate elastodynamic properties and responses. The traditional approach often builds upon a fixed design architecture, which may successfully unlock unconventional behaviors, but remains static in nature and thus difficult to adapt in variable or uncertain conditions. In addressing this challenge, this dissertation explores design, synthesis, and realization across a suite of passively operated, tunable electroelastic metastructures to tailor the dispersive characteristics of elastic wave propagation and suppress vibrations. The research focuses on passively tuned local resonance, integrated within the elastic host material via piezoelectric and electromagnetic coupling mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on preserving the practicality and scalability of each implementation, while quantifying sensitivities to parametric uncertainty, parasitic effects, and other functional dependencies. Each is designed to maintain compatibility and relevance under practical constraints, without relying on active control or geometric alterations of the host media. Dynamic features are first characterized using Lagrangian-based analytical models and numerical simulations, followed by experimental validation to demonstrate their effectiveness and explore practical enhancements for improve sensing and performance. In this doctoral thesis, three complementary strategies for electrically tunable, elastodynamic control are investigated and developed. The first approach utilizes traditional piezoelectric LC-resonators arranged with spatial gradings to engineer dispersive properties and steer elastic wavefronts. A comprehensive modeling framework based on the transformation matrix method predicts unit cell behavior and informs waveguiding calibration through the Generalized Snell's Law. Advancing the state of the art, a signal-correlation filtering technique is developed to achieve robust phase-modulation sensing near the locally resonant bandgap, where low-transmission levels have traditionally obscured measurements in noise. Building on this, uncertainty quantification is carried out to investigate experimentally observed discrepancies in waveguiding performance, highlighting the role of spatially distributed parametric uncertainty on measurable outcomes. The second strategy employs temporal modulation of piezoelectric shunt circuitry, forming multiple sideband resonances and corresponding transmission bandgaps. Implemented via a unique analog architecture, this approach offers smooth modulation across a broad frequency range, offering a compact, scalable, and reliable solution for multi-band wave filtering. The third approach extends the concept of piezoelectric LC-resonators to a fully non-contact electromagnetic coupling mechanism based on eddy-currents. With appropriate tuning and impedance compensation, this configuration implements—for the first time—a passively controlled wireless modulation of elastic waves, eliminating the need for physical connections to the host material. A lumped-parameter model captures the magneto-mechanical dynamics, supporting the design of wave-blocking metasurfaces and tuned beam dampers. Together, these three approaches contribute scalable, adaptable solutions for elastic wave modulation and suppression in diverse environments. This dissertation provides a comprehensive investigation into adaptive resonant metamaterials, contributing analytical models, robust measurement techniques, uncertainty quantification, and innovative tunable mechatronic syntheses. The findings not only advance capabilities in wavefield manipulation and vibration suppression but also offer fundamental insights into considerations and challenges relevant for future progress in smart, reconfigurable metastructures.

A primary goal in the design of resonant substructures is to introduce auxiliary dynamics to existing materials and systems, thereby facilitating passive regulation and tunable control of vibratory oscillations. To implement this control, metastructures may be engineered with spatially localized couplings, which transfer energy between the vibrating host and peripheral subsystems to modulate elastodynamic properties and responses. The traditional approach often builds upon a fixed design architecture, which may successfully unlock unconventional behaviors, but remains static in nature and thus difficult to adapt in variable or uncertain conditions. In addressing this challenge, this dissertation explores design, synthesis, and realization across a suite of passively operated, tunable electroelastic metastructures to tailor the dispersive characteristics of elastic wave propagation and suppress vibrations. The research focuses on passively tuned local resonance, integrated within the elastic host material via piezoelectric and electromagnetic coupling mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on preserving the practicality and scalability of each implementation, while quantifying sensitivities to parametric uncertainty, parasitic effects, and other functional dependencies. Each is designed to maintain compatibility and relevance under practical constraints, without relying on active control or geometric alterations of the host media. Dynamic features are first characterized using Lagrangian-based analytical models and numerical simulations, followed by experimental validation to demonstrate their effectiveness and explore practical enhancements for improve sensing and performance. In this doctoral thesis, three complementary strategies for electrically tunable, elastodynamic control are investigated and developed. The first approach utilizes traditional piezoelectric LC-resonators arranged with spatial gradings to engineer dispersive properties and steer elastic wavefronts. A comprehensive modeling framework based on the transformation matrix method predicts unit cell behavior and informs waveguiding calibration through the Generalized Snell's Law. Advancing the state of the art, a signal-correlation filtering technique is developed to achieve robust phase-modulation sensing near the locally resonant bandgap, where low-transmission levels have traditionally obscured measurements in noise. Building on this, uncertainty quantification is carried out to investigate experimentally observed discrepancies in waveguiding performance, highlighting the role of spatially distributed parametric uncertainty on measurable outcomes. The second strategy employs temporal modulation of piezoelectric shunt circuitry, forming multiple sideband resonances and corresponding transmission bandgaps. Implemented via a unique analog architecture, this approach offers smooth modulation across a broad frequency range, offering a compact, scalable, and reliable solution for multi-band wave filtering. The third approach extends the concept of piezoelectric LC-resonators to a fully non-contact electromagnetic coupling mechanism based on eddy-currents. With appropriate tuning and impedance compensation, this configuration implements—for the first time—a passively controlled wireless modulation of elastic waves, eliminating the need for physical connections to the host material. A lumped-parameter model captures the magneto-mechanical dynamics, supporting the design of wave-blocking metasurfaces and tuned beam dampers. Together, these three approaches contribute scalable, adaptable solutions for elastic wave modulation and suppression in diverse environments. This dissertation provides a comprehensive investigation into adaptive resonant metamaterials, contributing analytical models, robust measurement techniques, uncertainty quantification, and innovative tunable mechatronic syntheses. The findings not only advance capabilities in wavefield manipulation and vibration suppression but also offer fundamental insights into considerations and challenges relevant for future progress in smart, reconfigurable metastructures.

Gather in downtown Waterbury for a day of wonders and wizardry! After picking up a free "magic map" from Minuteman Press, attendees can visit up to 25 downtown businesses and other locations. Each location has a "clue" to help solve the map's mystery! They also generally have other prizes, activities, sweets, treats or potions for free or sale. There will also be scheduled magic shows and a few surprises! Costumes, wands and pointy hats highly-encouraged! The next day, Saturday July 26th, the fun continues as The Mattatuck Museum hosts its own Harry Potter celebrations! More information forthcoming at www.facebook.com/waterburyharrypotterday

CAM Presentation Speaker:  Title: TBD  Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/meet/pmendes (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/meet/pmendes)

Presentations of summer research projects at CCAM will be given by the following students:Hudson HuJustin LiReesha PatelChristopher RauchJustine Laureano & Sree Kolla Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57 (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57)

"Wild years revisited": Berliner Nachtclubs der 1990er Jahre in der deutschsprachigen Gegenwartsliteratur als Orte von Begegnungen und Räume für soziale Interaktion. Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages; German Studies

"Wild years revisited": Berliner Nachtclubs der 1990er Jahre in der deutschsprachigen Gegenwartsliteratur als Orte von Begegnungen und Räume für soziale Interaktion. Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages; German Studies

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Join us every Friday this summer from 4-6 PM near the Rome Commons courts for fun games, new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition All skill levels are welcome, so bring your energy and excitement — we'll see you on the court!