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A hybrid course where participants will complete 7 modules that include both virtual and in-person meetings . It is designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills that many beginning farmers with 0 - 3 years experience, but anyone that feels like they could benefit from the course is welcome to join.

Urology Grand Rounds

Call for Applications The Young Innovative Investigator Program (YIIP) is a 2-year program of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering which aims to develop the next generation of innovative scientists by providing academic training to individuals dedicated to pursuing careers as scientists and scholars in biological and biomedical science. The program is specifically focused on recruiting underrepresented students to contribute towards developing a sustainable pipeline to increase diversity among the pool of academic scientists. YIIP provides tools for scholars to conduct research, succeed in an academic environment, and become competitive candidates for medical school and/or graduate school. YIIP Scholars will acquire the expertise necessary to obtain a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D. Overview: YIIP is an intensive research program for college graduates comprised of graduate level coursework and mentored research in biomedical laboratories at the University of Connecticut (Farmington and Storrs campuses). It provides individualized mentorship, academic support, and career guidance. YIIP Scholars earn a stipend and qualify for health insurance coverage. In addition, some tuition expenses and fees associated with required graduate level courses are waived. Upon successful completion of year one, scholars obtain a Graduate Certificate of Research Experience in Biomedical Science. In year two, Scholars who meet the academic qualifications pursue a Master of Science in Biomedical Science involving innovative mentored research. Eligibility: The selection committee is committed to the principle of IDEAL, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Learning, as a plan to achieve justice and equity. A priority for the program is increasing (1) individuals traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in the biomedical sciences and (2) first-generation students. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement. All applicants must: • Have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an overall 3.0 GPA. • Demonstrate high motivation and potential to become a basic scientist with a goal of attaining a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D. • Meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program. • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. For more information, please visit our website: https://health.uconn.edu/regenerative-engineering-institute/young-innovative-investigator-program/ or contact: Jolene Monahan Wilding Program Manager monahanwilding@uchc.edu or Gualberto Ruaño, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Director, Special Projects ruano@uchc.edu Due to the competitiveness of the program, YIIP has a shorter application timeline, than the dates indicated by The Graduate School for Fall 2025 enrollment. Apply at the Graduate School's Website by Sunday March 30th, 2025. In addition to the standard graduate school requirements, please submit a copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Personal Statement of Interest and Professional Goals, a Narrative on Research Experience, a Statement describing how your past, present, and future achievement will serve to advance the program's commitment to the principle of IDEAL, and two letters of recommendation. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement. As we are committed to promoting a diverse graduate community, the Graduate School has agreed to waive the $75 non-refundable application fee for prospective YIIP students. Once you begin your online application, you must email the YIIP Program Manager stating that you are applying to the program to initiate the waiver. You will be notified when the waiver has been granted and how to proceed with your application submittal.

Young Innovative Investigator Program (YIIP) Call for Applications The Young Innovative Investigator Program (YIIP) is a two-year program of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering which aims to develop the next generation of innovative scientists by providing academic training to individuals dedicated to pursuing careers as scientists and scholars in biological and biomedical science. The program is specifically focused on recruiting underrepresented students to contribute towards developing a sustainable pipeline to increase diversity among the pool of academic scientists. YIIP provides tools for scholars to conduct research, succeed in an academic environment, and become competitive candidates for medical school and/or graduate school. YIIP Scholars will acquire the expertise necessary to obtain a Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or MD   Overview: YIIP is an intensive research program for college graduates comprised of graduate level coursework and mentored research in biomedical laboratories at the University of Connecticut (Farmington and Storrs campuses). It provides individualized mentorship, academic support, and career guidance. YIIP Scholars earn a stipend and qualify for health insurance coverage. In addition, some tuition expenses and fees associated with required graduate level courses are waived. Upon successful completion of year one, scholars obtain a Graduate Certificate of Research Experience in Biomedical Science. In year two, Scholars who meet the academic qualifications pursue a Master of Science in Biomedical Science involving innovative mentored research.   Eligibility: The selection committee is committed to the principle of IDEAL, which stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Learning, as a plan to achieve justice and equity. A priority for the program is increasing (1) individuals traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in the biomedical sciences and (2) first-generation students. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement (https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement).   All applicants must:Have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an overall 3.0 GPA. Demonstrate high motivation and potential to become a basic scientist with a goal of attaining a Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or MD Meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. For more information, please visit our website:https://health.uconn.edu/regenerative-engineering-institute/young-innovative-investigator-program/ (https://health.uconn.edu/regenerative-engineering-institute/young-innovative-investigator-program/) Or contact: Jolene Monahan Wilding Program Managermonahanwilding@uchc.edu (mailto:monahanwilding@uchc.edu) or Gualberto Ruaño, MD, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Special Projectsruano@uchc.edu (mailto:ruano@uchc.edu) Due to the competitiveness of the program, YIIP has a shorter application timeline, than the dates indicated by The Graduate School for Fall 2025 enrollment. Apply at the Graduate School's website by Sunday, March 30, 2025. In addition to the standard graduate school requirements, please submit a copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Personal Statement of Interest and Professional Goals, a Narrative on Research Experience, a Statement describing how your past, present, and future achievement will serve to advance the program's commitment to the principle of IDEAL, and two letters of recommendation. For more information about IDEAL please visit: https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement (https://www.aiche.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/statement). As we are committed to promoting a diverse graduate community, the Graduate School has agreed to waive the $75 non-refundable application fee for prospective YIIP students. Once you begin your online application, you must email the YIIP Program Manager stating that you are applying to the program to initiate the waiver. You will be notified when the waiver has been granted and how to proceed with your application submittal.

James Hohman, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, UConn

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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/).

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

Historically mislabeled as a difficult population, this webinar will explore the characteristics of adolescent addiction, the recovery pitfalls, and effective treatment interventions that will engage your young clients. Adolescent Addiction is a distinct problem, with biopsychosocial elements unique to this age group, which indicates there are unique treatment implications. This training explores the unique elements of adolescent addiction and discusses the best ways to both prevent and treat it. While the majority of the training addresses substance use, other addictions – gambling, sex, internet, fitness – will be included. Adolescent Addiction is often guided by cultural, political, and social forces. Adolescents my be judged for wanting attention, submitting to peer pressure, or making "stupid" choices, depending on the culture in which the teen is a member. The degree that the addiction is accepted is often based on these influences. This training includes a discussion of these influences, not only in understanding how teen addiction develops, but also how recovery can be sabotaged or supported by these influences.

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, 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. Our UConn 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.Mondays: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm UConn 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. For more information, visit: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts/) 

Can students meet your course objectives without reading the texts? If so, what is the value of assigning reading in your course? What learning objectives does reading help students meet? These foundational questions will frame our discussion. Tools and approaches will be shared for:Creating reading guides and worksheets Choosing texts Annotation tools (Perusall, Voicethread) Activities such as games, remixes, and Generative AI Modeling engagement Ideas will be shared for curating a reading list, including: alphabetic texts vs. audio and video; amount of reading assigned; and organizing access to course readings. This is an interactive session, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences and questions. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3334 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3334)

SHaW's Substance Use Risk Reduction Peer Educators are here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for students to talk about anything related to alcohol, cannabis, or other substance use- whether it's for yourself or someone you care about. Our peer heath educators are students just like you, trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of substance use topics.Monday: 11:15 am to 1:15 pm Tuesday: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Wednesday: 10 am to 12 pm & 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Student Health and Wellness peer educators 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.

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

We will look at current UConn processes and their stewardship, current practice and expand to guidance for implementation out of the literature and national conversations to move beyond challenges and create opportunities for improvement. Are there ways how student voice can be used productively for feedback early in the semester? Can we articulate what effective teaching looks like in our disciplines? While staying informed about ATE is useful to the greater education community, sharing a joint understanding may be of particular interest to departmental leadership that want to advance workforce development, individuals serving on PTR, DEI or related committees or working groups. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3360 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3360)

Dr. Emily Derbyshire, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, NC Title: "Interdisciplinary approaches to reveal malaria parasite vulnerabilities" Host: Dr. Wendy Mok

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 Ashley Smith, Psy.D. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)    Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions and do not require scheduling or adding to your calendar.

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, M.S.Ed (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/sijia-chen/)  Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions and do not require scheduling or adding to your calendar.

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/).

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

Dr. Elsio WunderDVM, PhD, Assistant Professor UConn Pathobiology and Veterinary Science Host: Ken CampelloneLeptospirosis pathogenesis: unveiling a mysterySummary: Leptospirosis, the leading zoonotic disease in morbidity and mortality worldwide, is caused by pathogenic spirochetes belonging to the genus Leptospira. The burden of this neglected disease will continue to rise given the effects of climate change and social inequality, important drivers of disease. The mechanism behind the pathogenesis of leptospiral infection continues to be a major knowledge gap preventing the advance on diagnostic and prevention. Despite recent breakthroughs on the research of this important neglected zoonotic disease, more work is needed to better understand how leptospires can rapidly disseminate, evade host-immune responses, and cause life-threatening disease worldwide. In this talk, Dr. Wunder will show some recent research that  their group is working on to try to better understand the mechanisms behind the host-pathogen interactions of this disease, and how this work can influence the development of better tools for diagnostic and prevention.About Dr. Wunder: Dr. Wunder is a trained veterinarian with extensive international research experience, focused on understanding the pathogenesis of leptospirosis with more than 15 years of experience working in leptospirosis research laboratories in veterinary and public health settings. Dr. Wunder's experience has given them an in-depth understanding of the practical research laboratory issues and the challenges in the biology and pathogenesis of this important neglected disease. Their PhD thesis centered on translational research applications to identify leptospiral determinants enabling the bacterium to penetrate and disseminate in the host. As part of this work, Wunder developed and evaluated qPCR-based DNA detection assays for diagnosis and dissemination studies, improved methods for genetic transformation of Leptospira, and developed in-vitro assays that were used to determine the ability of the pathogen to cause infection, like translocation and adherence assays. Their research has concentrated on using those skills and techniques to better understand leptospiral pathogenesis and identify suitable and potential protein candidates to improve the diagnosis and prevention of leptospirosis.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mmi.15327 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mmi.15327)https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1011313 (https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1011313)https://elifesciences.org/articles/64166 (https://elifesciences.org/articles/64166)https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2019.0367?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed (https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2019.0367?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed)https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/iai.00094-16?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed (https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/iai.00094-16?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed)https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mmi.13403 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mmi.13403)https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/225/1/130/6303542?login=true (https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/225/1/130/6303542?login=true)Wunder Lab website (https://pathobiology.cahnr.uconn.edu/person/elsio-wunder/)

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/).

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/).

Take a break from your schoolwork and come spend a little time with one of the therapy dogs from Tails of Joy. Pet Therapy is known to reduce stress, anxiety and to build empathy.Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time.

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/).

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

In the Spring 2025 semester the Learning Community Council (LCC) will meet every other Tuesday at 5pm! Any student with previous or current membership in a Learning Community may join the LCC. Anyone who is interested in joining should complete this Interest Form (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fqjxFyUqqk65351DkDSwgMT04q0pgb5KsO-H56hBvHlUMVVZMjBMUVU2MTVKVFNKOU9KQzQ4SlRMOC4u). Students on the LCC serve on projects and event planning teams which focus on key aspects of the Learning Community experience. The LCC provides students with a larger network of inter-Learning Community friends, opportunities for innovative thinking, leadership growth and development, insight into the Learning Community experience and its operations, and more!

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/).

How should we engage students on the matter of generative AI and learning in our courses? Examples from Yee, Uttich, Main & Giltner's AI Hacks for Educators will be shared, with an opportunity to practice with different generative AI tools. Session Four will demonstrate ways to prompt GenAI to generate charts, graphs, and infographics. This session is suitable for participants with minimal experience using generative AI but will be most useful if you know how to access Microsoft CoPilot through your UConn Microsoft 365 login. Detection of AI use will not be the focus of these sessions, but we may discuss AI-resistant activities and assignments. You are encouraged to contribute your questions, ideas, and experiences. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3346 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3346)

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/).

In-Power is a student-led support group dedicated to building a gender-inclusive community that welcomes victim-survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and/or intimate partner violence at any point in their healing process. Through a focus on empowerment, autonomy, and resilience, the group aims to help participants claim agency over their own stories and experiences, as well as the direction of the group. We'll be accomplishing this with a variety of discussion topics and self-care methods. If you are interested in joining the group, please reach out to facilitators at: in-power@uconn.edu (mailto:in-power@uconn.edu)

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/).

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

View Men's Basketball full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule)

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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/).

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