This 2-hour training is designed for educators, administrators, and school-based professionals to deepen their understanding of evidence-informed support services for LGBTQ+ people, typical experiences, and outcomes. Participants will explore the importance of inclusive and accurate data collection, examine disparities affecting LGBTQ+ students across educational systems, and develop fluency with affirming terminology. Through real-world examples and research-based information, attendees will gain the tools to identify and challenge systemic inequities, support all students more effectively, and foster a more inclusive school environment. This training offers Continuing Education Credits and is ideal for professionals seeking to build equitable practices within their roles.

Let's Talk: Mental Health Office HoursWhat is it? The Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. Services are free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis and are about 15-20 minutes. More info like dates, time and location can be found below. Clinicians provide support, coaching, and connect students to other campus resources as needed. Although therapists provide this service, it is not a substitute for formal counseling. The Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours program is also not suited to treat mental health emergencies; students who are experiencing a mental health crisis should see Crisis Support or Immediate Support Resources.Who is it for? 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/). How is this program beneficial? Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours creates space for students to seek immediate support for non-crisis concerns. By doing so, we support students in need before they reach the level of crisis. Furthermore, Let's Talk contributes to our social justice mission by reducing barriers to mental health services for student populations who are less likely to seek formal mental health treatment. Provider:Fumi Sowah, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/olufumilayo-sowah/)

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting students' sexual health and wellness throughout the summer. No appointment is necessary.Please note: The office will be closed on Tuesday, June 10.

Starting in the upcoming Fall 2025 academic term, the HuskyCT sections for ALL academic courses (undergraduate and graduate) will utilize the new 'Ultra' Course view format.   This workshop will provide an overview of Ultra and cover: creating & organizing course content, copying content from previous courses, communicating with students, useful tools, settings, and features, assessments and grading, gradebook organization & Overall Grade setup.   Instructors of all levels of experience using Ultra are encouraged to attend.   6/17/2025 1:00pm - 2:00pmhttps://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3497 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3497)

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

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. Provider: Carlos Gonzalez-Martinez, LCSW

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/).

As you consider a graduate program in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business at UConn (https://socialimpact.business.uconn.edu/), it is extremely important that you make an informed choice. Attending a virtual infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. Our virtual infosessions are an ideal opportunity for you to learn first-hand about all of our graduate program offerings in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business, and hear from admissions representatives who can answer your questions about pursuing an accelerated or traditional path to your master's degree.

Come visit the EMBA Admissions and Advisement team at the Hartford campus to learn more about the EMBA program and eligibility requirements. This in-person event is designed to provide prospective students time to speak directly with Admissions staff. Individuals who are interested in applying are welcome to bring their unofficial transcript(s) and resume to receive a preliminary review and recommended best next steps.

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.

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

Participants requesting CME credit must complete the verification/evaluation assignment from MyEvaluations.com (https://www.myevaluations.com/) for each case conference session for which they wish to receive CME credit. My Evaluations will email participants with instructions. Please complete the review within one week of receiving the email, as submissions must be received in time to be considered for credit.

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

This year's lecture will be delivered by: Dr. Michael Haglund, MD Duke Neurosurgery Raleigh, North CarolinaTitle: "Global Neurosurgery" Time and Date: 7:00 am - 8:00 am on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 In-Person: The Brain & Spine Institute, 5 Munson Rd, Lower Level, Conference Room B (MN B003) WebEx link: Please use the link to attend this lecture.   The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™   Hosted by: Ketan R. Bulsara, MD, MBA (https://health.uconn.edu/neurosurgery/message-from-the-chair/)   Sponsored by the Department of Neurosurgery, the Brain and Spine Institute, and the UConn Health School of Medicine.

Recently social service agencies have been acknowledging the effects of working with, feeling empathy for, and having responsibility for trauma survivors. Whether this effect is referred to as vicarious trauma (VT) or secondary traumatic stress, there is no doubt that the work can influence the treater's world view, their sense of safety, their own relationships, their sense of hope and their energy and enthusiasm for their work. However, agencies often take the approach that this is mainly an individual problem, to be solved by the treater on their own time and at their own expense with self-care and good boundaries. This presentation will challenge some of the myths of vicarious trauma, such as that work is entirely depleting and that home life is entirely fulfilling; and that there is such a thing as work-life balance. The book Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress: Skills for Sustaining a Career in the Helping Professions by Brian C. Miller (2022 Routledge) will provide the scaffolding for specific techniques that can help our workers retain and grow their hope and energy in the work, and thus reduce turnover. We will cover areas such as: debunking the myths of VT; developing skills to enhance our work lives; understanding that appreciating intensity rather than avoiding it helps us thrive; bringing joy into our work lives; developing radical compassion; and recovering from crisis. . We will also explore the assumption that trauma encounters are inherently fatiguing. We will investigate the premise that the cure for exhaustion is not rest- it is wholeheartedness. Participants will leave the workshop with action steps to bring to their agencies.

Recently social service agencies have been acknowledging the effects of working with, feeling empathy for, and having responsibility for trauma survivors. Whether this effect is referred to as vicarious trauma (VT) or secondary traumatic stress, there is no doubt that the work can influence the treater's world view, their sense of safety, their own relationships, their sense of hope and their energy and enthusiasm for their work. However, agencies often take the approach that this is mainly an individual problem, to be solved by the treater on their own time and at their own expense with self-care and good boundaries. This presentation will challenge some of the myths of vicarious trauma, such as that work is entirely depleting and that home life is entirely fulfilling; and that there is such a thing as work-life balance. The book Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress: Skills for Sustaining a Career in the Helping Professions by Brian C. Miller (2022 Routledge) will provide the scaffolding for specific techniques that can help our workers retain and grow their hope and energy in the work, and thus reduce turnover. We will cover areas such as: debunking the myths of VT; developing skills to enhance our work lives; understanding that appreciating intensity rather than avoiding it helps us thrive; bringing joy into our work lives; developing radical compassion; and recovering from crisis. . We will also explore the assumption that trauma encounters are inherently fatiguing. We will investigate the premise that The cure for exhaustion is not rest- it is wholeheartedness. Participants will leave the workshop with action steps to bring to their agencies. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Identify three myths about vicarious trauma and their alternative truths. List eight skills to sustain treaters in their jobs, and create agency plans to teach and support these skills. Develop three strategies to increase the joy in their workplaces. Identify three actions to create agency structures to support treaters in recovering from crisis.