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.

Coal's central role in America's history and its ongoing threats in the climate crisis. For decades coal has been crucial to America's culture, society, and environment, an essential ingredient in driving out winter's cold, cooking meals, and lighting the dark. In the coalfields and beyond, Bob Wyss describes how this magical elixir sparked the Industrial Revolution, powered railroads, and built urban skylines, while providing home comforts for families. Coal's history and heritage are fundamental to understanding its legacy of threats to America's well-being. As industry developed so did clashes between powerful tycoons, coal miners, and innocent families. Exploitation and avarice led to victimization, deadly violence, and ultimately the American labor movement. More recently coal has endangered American lives and safety, brought on by two centuries of carbon combustion, and here the threat remains unresolved. This is coal's most enduring legacy, and Black Gold is pivotal in helping us understand how we got to this point.

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.

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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.

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)

Do you have questions about the new Ultra Course View in HuskyCT? This session will be dedicated to specific questions participants have during the Fall 2025 semester. There will be no set agenda or presentation for this session; EdTech staff will cover any topics participants request. Registrants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time to edtech@uconn.edu so that staff can prepare detailed answers and examples as necessary. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3640 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3640)

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.

Dr. Shiaulou Yuan, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Title: "Grow with the flow! Mechanosensing and signaling by cilia in left-right axis patterning" Host: Dr. Stephen King

SMART Recovery Meetings - Two Offerings! SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) 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 students for students with facilitators being trained in the delivery of SMART Recovery. UConn Storrs offers a weekly in-person meeting on campus at Cordial Storrs House, as well as a weekly meeting that is available online only.IN-PERSON ONLY, Offered at the UConn Recovery Community Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00pm Cordial Storrs House, 1332 Storrs Road, Storrs Campus All UConn Students are Welcome - Any campus! ONLINE ONLY Tuesdays, 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%7C638932886847967583%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rL0Y2BFUgpglmjaxbrdyPwW7sMj4QsWicU9Tmvpr2SE%3D&reserved=0) All UConn Students are Welcome - Any Campus!

Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines. Stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary. 

All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

Event Overview: The UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, in partnership with Accenture's African American Employee Resource Group (ERG), will host a targeted Career Trek for UConn students in support of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds who are exploring careers in consulting and technology. This event is open to all students. This employer-hosted experience will feature a guided office tour, a moderated panel discussion, and a networking reception with professionals from various technical and consulting roles.  Career Learning Goals: 1. Industry Exposure & Career Awareness Students will develop a deeper understanding of career pathways in consulting and technology by engaging with professionals at Accenture across functions such as Application Development, Data Engineering, and AI Decision Sciences. 2. Professional Identity & Networking Confidence Students will strengthen their professional identity and communication skills by interacting with early-career professionals and participating in networking conversations with Accenture staff.   If you'd like to attend this event, please RSVP byOctober 17th using the following link: https://uconn.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101298874 (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101298874)  This is an Honors Event. See tags below for category information. #UHLevent11227

Join us for a special Career Trek to Accenture's Hartford office designed for UConn students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and are interested in exploring careers in technology, consulting, and innovation. Hosted by Accenture's African American Employee Resource Group (ERG), this exclusive experience will help you gain first-hand insight into one of the world's leading professional services companies.What to Expect: Office Tour: See where innovation happens at Accenture Hartford. Panel Discussion: Hear from a diverse group of Accenture professionals—from recent grads to experienced consultants—working across roles such as Application Development, Business & Technology Architecture, AI Decision Sciences, Software and Data Engineering. Networking with Refreshments: Build connections with Accenture's team, ask questions, and learn how to prepare for internship and full-time opportunities. Space is limited to 40 students. Register here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101298874)

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 Jessica Doyle, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jessica-doyle/)

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/)

Pause. Unwind. Thrive.Drop in to HBL 1101 for a soft, low-pressure space in the library to rest your brain, reset your energy, and take a mindful minute (or more) for yourself. Explore creative hands-on activities like collaging, coloring pages and zine-making, browse cozy books from our wellness and leisure collections, and connect with campus resources that support your well-being. Whether a five-minute breather between classes or a full-on study break, you're welcome here.

The Strategic Pitch Workshopis designed to guide attendees through the process ofdistilling a project idea into a compelling summary.Like the spoken-word, two-minute elevator pitch, the strategic pitch is a brief written document used during early project conceptualization as well as pre-proposal activities. Its purpose isto gain early support, connect with collaborators, and garner feedback and recommendations along the way to a grant proposal.Attendees need not have a project already in mind. Those who do will be able to develop their ideas during the session.Register to attend (https://forms.office.com/r/pP8RZTsUaX)The Incubator for Collaborative Humanities Grants series is a program of UCHI and Greenhouse Studios at Internal Insights & Innovation (GS@i3). Our mission is to help those working in the humanities, arts, and humanistic social sciences to connect with each other, other disciplines, and community partners in order to conceptualize, develop, and implement collaborative grants. Stay tuned for future workshops and news.If you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact us at uchi@uconn.edu (mailto:uchi@uconn.edu) or by phone (860) 486-9057. We can request ASL interpreting, computer-assisted real time transcription, and other accommodations offered by the Center for Students with Disabilities. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance whenever possible.

Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) 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.

HESA Information Sessions will provide prospective students with insights and information about what it is like to be a HESA student from current HESA students, program faculty, and assistantship supervisors. We will address questions about the application process, the academic experience of the HESA program, assistantship experiences, and the social life and culture of HESA and UConn. These info sessions are a helpful window into the HESA experience, and an opportunity to become familiar with our HESA community.Information Sessions (https://higheredprograms.education.uconn.edu/ma/info-sessions/)

Join us for a vibrant Multilingual Coffee Hour hosted in collaboration by the Writing Center and Intercultural Programs and Support (IPS)! Enjoy coffee, snacks, and mini language lessons led by fellow students and staff. Featured languages include Tamil, French, Korean, Spanish—and more! Come connect, learn, and celebrate linguistic diversity in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker, (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/) 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.

Dr. Nelson LuAssociate Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Director, Genome Science Institute (GSI) Boston University Host: Barbara MelloneThe battle between piRNAs and transposons & viruses in flies and mosquitoes PiRNAs are small RNAs bound by Piwi proteins that are encoded in all animal genomes to target and silence transposons and certain germline genes. Since many transposons are evolutionarily related to viruses, we hypothesize that viruses are also subjected to piRNA regulation in invertebrates like insects. However, the dynamic regulation of the transcriptional trigger for piRNA expression is poorly understood. In my talk, Vignette #1 will be about our discovery of the Drosophila female ovary transcription factor called Traffic Jam that is a key piRNA cluster activator. Vignette #2will be about discovering novel viruses that feed into the Piwi – piRNA pathway. The converging themes is our effort to understand how piRNAs balance the regulation of transposons and viruses in animals.About Nelson Lau: Nelson Lau earned his Ph.D. in David Bartel's lab at MIT/Whitehead Institute developing one of the first methods toclone and make libraries of microRNAs. He then extended this method of small RNA library preparations to discoverPiwi-interacting RNAs while a postdoc in Robert Kingston's lab at Harvard/Mass General Hospital. Nelson Lau's lab atBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is currently studying how fruit flies and mosquitoes aregenerating small RNAs from transposons and viruses.Traffic Jam activates the Flamenco piRNA cluster locus and the Piwi pathway to ensure transposon silencing and Drosophila fertility (http://Traffic%20Jam%20activates%20the%20Flamenco%20piRNA%20cluster%20locus%20and%20the%20Piwi%20pathway%20to%20ensure%20transposon%20silencing%20and%20Drosophila%20fertility)Global genomics of Aedes aegypti unveils widespread and novel infectious viruses capable of triggering a small RNA responseLau Lab website (https://laulab.bu.edu)

Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time.

The LEAP A Exam Review Kahoot Night is an interactive review session covering core basic medical science concepts. The format uses Kahoot questions to reinforce key material and provide a structured way to assess exam readiness.

Fried dough and toppings, wings, street corn, corn dogs, stuffed baked potatoes, cotton candy & popcorn!

Virtual Session Meet international student alumni to learn about their experience searching for and applying to jobs and internships in the U.S. Learn about their career journey through the years and the challenges and successes they encountered along the way. Attendees will gain tips and strategies regarding securing OPT and utilizing CPT for internships. Register Here (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/420a108b-1ac3-435a-96f9-d370c4bd578d@17f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080)