The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) supports students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. The Gilman Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Please join us online to learn more about the program!

Identify roots and terminology surrounding Universal Design for Learning (UDL); Differentiate between the different components of the Cast UDL framework; Create strategies for implementing UDL principles in your spaces; Apply the plus-1 thinking to find one adjustment to make today. Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3523 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3523)

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/).

New to HuskyCT, or looking for a refresher? Join us for a HuskyCT Basics workshop. We will review the basics of how to navigate the learning management system that will be used for your courses, along with some tips and best practices for having a successful semester.  

Hall at Butterfly Restaurant has been reserved for exciting LAUNCH social event with DJ and karaoke. Food will also be provided.

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

The UConn Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (i.e., UConn Pepper Center), plans to submit an application for competitive renewal to the National Institute on Aging at NIH. At this time, the UConn Pepper Center Pilot/Exploratory Studies Core (PESC) seeks letters of intent (LOIs) for studies to be included in the application. Studies selected for inclusion in the application will be funded contingent upon continued funding of the UConn Pepper Center. We are seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) for 1-year pilot and exploratory studies that focus on enhancing function and independence in older adults while also advancing knowledge in the UConn Pepper Center theme of Precision Gerontology, and that will support future grant applications. We welcome a variety of research approaches, ranging from biological to clinical/behavioral to health services/community-based research. Projects focusing on cognition and behavior, host defense and immunity, voiding and continence, and mobility and falls are of particular interest. For proposed studies involving human subjects research, secondary data analysis-based projects are encouraged. Projects involving primary data collection are allowed but must be sufficiently feasible to complete within 1 year. LOIs are due by September 10, 2025 Full-time UConn and JAX faculty are eligible to apply for PESC funding. Priority will be given to junior faculty/early-stage investigators as well as established investigators pursuing aging-related research (relevant to Precision Gerontology) as a new area of research. Investigators may request up to $50,000 (direct costs) for a 1-year pilot project. Those interested in submitting an LOI are strongly encouraged to contact the PESC Co-Leaders Dr. Lisa Barry (libarry@uchc.edu) Dr. Blanka Rogina (rogina@uchc.edu) and to visit the UConn Pepper Center website to learn more about the theme of Precision Gerontology and the UConn Pepper Center Research Resource Cores. https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/ Those seeking to apply for UConn PESC funding must submit the following by September 10, 2025: 1. A 1-page Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes:Brief description of the Specific Aims, Significance, and Approach; Statement as to how the proposed study aligns with the UConn Pepper Center theme of Precision Gerontology; Statement of how the proposed study will utilize applicable UConn Pepper Center Research Resource Cores. 2. On a separate page, a brief budget and timeline 3. NIH Biosketch for Principal Investigator. Please send LOIs to Ms. Laura Masi (masi@uchc.edu) Individuals selected to submit full proposals will be notified by the PESC Co-Leaders.

Neurosurgery Thursday Residency Curriculum SeriesProvided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and the UConn Health Department of Neurosurgery.

To empower instructors with the LIONS framework to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by international students, and to create more inclusive, engaging, and supportive classroom environments. Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3524 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3524)

Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts, and to promote critical thinking skills. Join us as we discuss tips for writing engaging prompts and successfully facilitating asynchronous discussion forums. We will be sharing examples from a number of different disciplines. Objectives: Upon completion of this online session, participants will be able to: *Discuss the benefits of using asynchronous discussions.​ *Discuss strategies for writing engaging prompts.​ *Identify examples of engaging discussion prompts across disciplines.​ *Discuss tips for facilitating discussion.​ *Discuss grading of online discussions.August 14, 11:00- 12:00 Presenters: Jennifer Parker and Zack GoldbergRegister - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3540 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3540)

Starting in the upcoming Fall 2025 academic term, all academic courses will use the new Ultra Course View (UCV) of HuskyCT. This workshop will provide an overview of UCV and we will cover creating & organizing content, copying content from previous semesters, communicating with students, assessment tools, basics of the Gradebook, and other useful features.August 14, 11:00-12:00 Presenter: Yoonjeong Yoo-Fox Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3547 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3547)

Rubrics are an assessment tool that promote consistent and reduced bias grading. helps instructors and students focus attention on the important aspects of an assignment. They are designed to help students understand what is at stake in an assignment, what to work toward, and how they will be assessed. For instructors, rubrics can serve as feedback on assignments, focus revisions, and motivate students to improve. This introductory workshop explores the elements of a rubric, methods for developing effective rubrics, and how to apply them within your courses. Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3518 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3518)

 Offerings at the market may change each week, so stop by to see what we have. Bakery items may include freshly-baked pies, breads, bars, cake slices, and gluten-free/vegan offerings. Feel free to chat with the student farmers and learn more about some interesting varieties they grow, their farming practices, and what they love about Spring Valley Student Farm. Summer Market: Thursdays from July 10 - August 14th (no market on 7/3 or 8/21) When: 11:30am-1:30pm Where: Storrs Campus, Fairfield Way, near the UConn Library Selling farm fresh produce, flowers, farm t-shirts, and fresh baked goods from the UConn Bakery Farm Fresh Market can only accept credit/debit. Open to all. MARKET UPDATES/INCLEMENT WEATHER: If inclement weather occurs, the market will likely move indoors to the lower level of the Student Union. Please follow UConn Dining Services on our social accounts (https://dining.uconn.edu/social-media/) for market updates.

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

This therapy group provides a supportive and confidential space for Mandarin-speaking graduate students to explore challenges related to academic stress, cultural adjustment, relationships, and personal growth. Conducted in Mandarin, the group fosters connection and understanding among peers who share similar experiences. Provider: Michelle Chen, LPC

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

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