Master Calendar

Please come to CISS during our spring 2025 study hall hours. This time is open to anyone needing a quiet place to study, do homework, or work on final assignments.

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

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields are essential to U.S. economic competitiveness and growth. STEM-designated programs drive innovation and advancement, widening career prospects and strengthening the world economy. Those studying STEM develop a valuable quantitative and analytical skill set, elevating one's candidacy for well-paying, high-tech jobs. As you think critically about your next steps in higher education, join the UConn School of Business to learn more about the three STEM-designated Specialized Master's programs: MS in Business Analytics & Project Management (BAPM), MS in Financial Risk Management (FRM) and MS in Financial Technology (FinTech). This session will provide you with key information about the benefits of a STEM-designation and give you the opportunity to interact with program administrative and career staff.Register today! (https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/stem-virtual-250505)

Drop-in portrait session. Full regalia required.

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

In this innovative book, Özgür Özdamar and Sercan Canbolat instead adopt a social science-based methodology to reconsider the dynamics of power and leadership in Africa and the Middle East. By analyzing the psychological profiles of fourteen leaders across eight countries and three non-state organizations, they develop a nuanced portrait of modern leadership. Using this approach, the authors are able to draw connections between apparently disparate political ideologies, from Sunni Islamism to Shia revolutionism, from secular nationalism and armed non-state groups. Demonstrating the previously unacknowledged commonalities and divergences in these leaders' approaches, Özdamar and Canbolat illuminate their tactics and strategies and offer novel insights into how best to negotiate with them. Özgür Özdamar is a Professor of International Relations at Bilkent University, Turkey. His articles have been published in journals such as International Affairs, European Journal of International Relations, Political Research Quarterly, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Studies Review, and Social Science Quarterly. His co-authored book (with Yasemin Akbaba) Role Theory in the Middle East and North Africa: Politics, Economics and Identity was published by Routledge in 2019. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2023, his second co-authored book (with Sercan Canbolat) Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa: How Ideology Shapes Foreign Policy received the International Studies Association's "2023 Best Book in Foreign Policy" Award. A Fulbright alumnus, Sercan Canbolat is the inaugural director of Abrahamic Programs at UConn, a research fellow at the Leadership Analysis and Influence Operations Laboratory (LA/IO) at the University at Albany, and a director of Middle East and Turkey Affairs at Perim Media. His studies are featured in major scholarly outlets, e.g., International Studies Review, Political Research Quarterly, Polity, and Cambridge University Press. He and his co-authors earned the "Polity Prize" in 2018, which is annually conferred on the best research article published in the journal. He received the ISA-Midwest Region's Margaret G. Hermann Award for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021). Sercan earned the "University Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award" from the University of Connecticut in 2020. His book (with Özgür Özdamar), Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa: How Ideology Shapes Foreign Policy, received the International Studies Association's "2023 Best Book in Foreign Policy" Award. PRESENTERS: Ozgur Ozdamar (Bilkent University) and Sercan Canbolat (University of Connecticut). CHAIR: Sarah Dorr (ISA, University of Connecticut). DISCUSSANTS: Juliet Kaarbo (The University of St Andrews), Stephen Walker (Arizona State University), and Patrick James (University of Southern California). 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)

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.  

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

We Still Exist: The Influence of Educational Experiences on the Catawba Nation. Educational Psychology: Gifted, Creativity, and Talent Development. Abstract: Native American students are often neglected in educational research. Where such research does exist, a homogenized viewpoint of Indigenous students has resulted in generic recommendations for culturally responsive teaching. The Catawba tribe, like many others, has a complicated history with schooling, beginning with boarding schools designed to erase Indigenous culture. Some of this history remains unrecorded, particularly during the era of school integration in the United States (1954–1970). The purpose of this study is to capture stories from the school integration era and educational experiences across generations of the Catawba tribe. Four research questions guided this work: (1) How do members of multiple generations of the Catawba Tribe describe their school experiences? (2) How do members who were students during the period of school integration describe their experiences with racial integration, and what do these reveal about evolving perspectives on education? (3) How do educational experiences relate to tribal heritage? (4) How do members describe talent recognition and school opportunities? This interview study draws on Cultural Discontinuity Theory, Critical Race Theory, and Tribal Critical Race Theory. A qualitative thematic analysis was used to explore storylines and patterns, and Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling was applied to identify broader or overlooked themes across generations. The findings highlight patterns of invisibility, opportunity and gatekeeping, cultural ambassadorship, and community support. This work contributes to broader conversations about equity by honoring the voices and educational experiences of the Catawba Nation.

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

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 beginStudents who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issueStudents who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapistStudents who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friendIf a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting theUConn Student CARE Team.This session is held by Chelsea Morales, PsyD (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/chelsea-morales/)  Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions and do not require scheduling or adding to your calendar.

Title: "How Nutrient Environments Modulate Bacterial Antibiotic Tolerance in Biofilm and Planktonic States"

The 15th Anniversary of Paws to Relax will run Monday, May 5-Thursday, May 8 – 12-5pm Friday, May 9 – 12-2pmMonday 12-1 Comet, Golden Retriever 1-2 Fireball, Golden Retriever 2-3 Ernie, Newfoundland 3-4 Sheena, Hound Mix 4-5 Tucker, Golden Retriever  Tuesday 12-1 Frankie, Pug 1-2 Ryder, Mini Australian Labradoodle 2-3 Wrigley, Newfoundland 3-4 Shelby, Border Collie 4-5 Tori, Golden RetrieverWednesday 12-1 Dugan, Australian Shepherd 1-2 Grant, Golden Retriever 2-3 Millie, Border Collie  3-4 Toby, Golden Retriever 4-5 Hunter, Shetland SheepdogThursday 12-1 Willow, Foxhound 1-2 Andy, Golden Retriever 2-3 Seneca, Yellow Lab 3-4 Millie, Spaniel Mix 4-5 Cora, Bernese Mountain DogFriday 12-1 Shadow, Cocker Spaniel 1-2 Mazzie, Cocker Spaniel ** dogs subject to change

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/).

Kiah DeVona will defend her doctoral dissertation, "Are Female-Serving Summer Camps Feminist Spaces? A Comparative Analysis of Gender Stereotypes and Women's Leadership in All-Girls and Coed Day Camps," via Zoom on Monday, May 5 from 2:00-4:00pm.

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/).

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.