Summer Block allows IGFP students to complete their second practicum placement in a full-time internship during the summer term, between May and August. Students also take IGFP 5302 and IGFP 5303 during the summer, concurrent with their practicum placement. Students may take the remainder of their courses in the fall and spring after Summer Block. More information is available at https://socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/ (https://socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/). Interested? Come find out more about the program, course requirements, and application process. Please use this link to join: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/ers05001 (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/ers05001). If you are interested but unable to attend, please contact ellen.smith@uconn.edu (mailto:ellen.smith@uconn.edu).

Save the date, Tuesday November 4th, for the new "Explore UConn" program, for high school junior and senior aged youth this one-day fall program allows teens the opportunity to visit various College of Agriculture, Health, Natural Resource departments, enjoy lunch in a campus dining unit, and interact with current UConn students, faculty, and staff.

Save the date, Tuesday November 4th, for the new "Explore UConn" program, for high school junior and senior aged youth this one-day fall program allows teens the opportunity to visit various College of Agriculture, Health, Natural Resource departments, enjoy lunch in a campus dining unit, and interact with current UConn students, faculty, and staff.

The Connecticut Writing Project (CWP) sponsors Connecticut Student Writers (CSW), a magazine established in 1987 by the CWP to honor excellence in writing by students from kindergarten through high school. The highlight of the publication process is the Student Recognition Night, a celebration hosted by the CWP on the UConn campus. For more details on how to submit, visit the CWP website linked below.

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).

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.

Explore in-demand careers in Risk Management, Cybersecurity, and AI at the free 2-Day Risk Managers on Campus Event, featuring panels, networking, and free food. Hear from Marsh executives and industry leaders while building your career skills and connections. Plus, stop by our table to learn how UConn's FERM Graduate Programs and Accelerated Business Programs can help you save time and money on your master's degree. Register Now: (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yMTUWsaEg0Ntn8)Day 1: Monday, Nov. 3 - Industry Immersion Panel (Cyber & AI) | 3:00–3:50 PM - Marsh Career Panel (Q & A) | 4:00–4:50 PM - Speed Networking | 5:00–5:50 PMDay 2: Tuesday, Nov. 4 - CT Valley RIMS Panel | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM - Lunch and networking for all participants post event | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM - Deep dive into cyber insurance, ransomware, AI, career development, and moreWhy Attend?Hear directly from Marsh executives and risk management leaders. Get insider career advice from professionals shaping the industry. Practice your networking in a supportive environment. Enjoy free food while you learn and connect. This is your chance to discover exciting career paths, ask questions, and make valuable connections. While you're at the event, be sure to stop by our table to learn more about UConn's Graduate Programs in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (FERM) and our Accelerated Business Programs—Save time and Money on your master's degree. Whether you're curious about graduate certificates or full master's programs, our team will show you how to take the next step toward an exciting career in the thriving business sector.Register now to save your spot! (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yMTUWsaEg0Ntn8)

Entries open on October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST and the deadline for entries for the Connecticut region is Tuesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. For returning students, click here to upload entries for the Connecticut region for 2025-26. For new students, follow the directions in the Three Easy Steps to Enter below. We invite you to check out the entry process videos designed to help guide students through creating accounts, uploading original works, and completing their entries. Below you will find the information you need to enter the Connecticut Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Three Easy Steps to Enter Sign up! Create an account at Scholastic How to Enter to enter your work to the 2025 Scholastic Awards. Note you will need the email address of a parent or guardian. Create and Upload Your Work. The Scholastic Awards looks for work that demonstrates originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. After you create your work, you can upload it to your Scholastic Awards Account. Once you have logged in, follow the instructions to upload all of your entries into the system. Every category has specific requirements so please read the Copyright & Plagiarism Guidelines and Category Descriptions carefully. Note that you will need your educator's email address. Pay for Your Work. After uploading your work, you will be prompted to pay for your entry through Stripe. The cost for an individual entry is $10 and a portfolio is $30. Please note fee waivers are available for teens who express that the fee poses a barrier to participation.

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.

All workshops are held for 6 hours virtually (on Teams), and open to all (both affiliates and non-affiliates of UConn). Topics and Dates: * Intro to R (November 13th) * Intro to Statistics in R (November 11th) * Generalized Linear Mixed-Effects Models (October 24th) * Mixed Effects Models (December 15th) $75/workshop for UConn affiliates and $90/workshop. These workshops are geared to providing practical instruction on these topics, allowing users to leave with skill they could use in their own research. All data and code that will be needed for the workshop or generated in the workshop will be made available to all participants so they will be able to revisit the material at any time on their own. See https://statsconsulting.uconn.edu/#workshops for more information.

All workshops are held for 6 hours virtually (on Teams), and open to all (both affiliates and non-affiliates of UConn). Topics and Dates: * Intro to R (November 13th) * Intro to Statistics in R (November 11th) * Generalized Linear Mixed-Effects Models (October 24th) * Mixed Effects Models (December 15th) $75/workshop for UConn affiliates and $90/workshop. These workshops are geared to providing practical instruction on these topics, allowing users to leave with skill they could use in their own research. All data and code that will be needed for the workshop or generated in the workshop will be made available to all participants so they will be able to revisit the material at any time on their own. See https://statsconsulting.uconn.edu/#workshops for more information.

All workshops are held for 6 hours virtually (on Teams), and open to all (both affiliates and non-affiliates of UConn). Topics and Dates: * Intro to R (November 13th) * Intro to Statistics in R (November 11th) * Generalized Linear Mixed-Effects Models (October 24th) * Mixed Effects Models (December 15th) $75/workshop for UConn affiliates and $90/workshop. These workshops are geared to providing practical instruction on these topics, allowing users to leave with skill they could use in their own research. All data and code that will be needed for the workshop or generated in the workshop will be made available to all participants so they will be able to revisit the material at any time on their own. See https://statsconsulting.uconn.edu/#workshops for more information.

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.

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)

COMMITTEE Dr. Kari Adamsons  Dr. Beth Russell  Dr. Florrie Fei-Yin Ng, Dept of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Course Facilitation Plan (CFP) is a to-do list that outlines the key steps to take before, during, and after your course implementation, presented in the recurring course life-cycle. This webinar will recognize the four roles of an online instructor while reviewing key aspects of the CFP checklist. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss checklist items and customize their own CFP. Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: *Address online implementation concerns.​ *Identify the four major roles of an online facilitator throughout the delivery of an online course.​ *Discuss best practices in preparing and managing an online course.​ *Develop a customized course facilitation plan (CFP).​ *Locate technical and pedagogical resources for online faculty and students. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3648 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3648)

Need advice, support, or tips to stay on track? Meet with a Peer Leader for a personalized consultation to: ✅ Create a study routine that works for you ✅ Get advice on recovering after midterms ✅ Learn tips to stay balanced, motivated, and focused 💡 No appointment needed—just drop in! 🕘 Walk-In Hours (CASE, Room 260): • Mondays 9:00 – 11:00 AM • Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 💻 Remote / Virtual Hours: • Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 AM Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTBjNjY4YTItNGFjNi00YmJkLWJkZGItYjY5NzhkNzg0MWNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227508f8ce-361f-42fe-9fdf-7599658ad547%22%7d Let's finish the semester strong—together! 💪🌟