Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Connecticut Announces theOral Dissertation Defense for the Doctoral Degree  Richard Whitehead BS: Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Connecticut  Protein structure, assembly, and diffusion by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and cryo-electron microscopy   Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:15 AM BPB 130 Major Advisor: Andrei Alexandrescu, PhDAssociate Advisor: Carolyn Teschke, PhDAssociate Advisor: Simon White, PhDAssociate Advisor: Eric May, PhD ssociate Advisor: Nathan Alder, PhDRichard_Whitehead_dissertation_working.pdf (https://uconn-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/richard_whitehead_iii_uconn_edu/EWUKpQXnK6RPnfWkjjcbpJ8BUUfwtDWeg_SVZtfdWJPHlw?e=Etum4T&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8c3VzYW4udmluaW5nQHVjb25uLmVkdXwyMjU3MmVhNTFjOWM0ZmEzZGUzMDA4ZGUwNGRmN2U1YXwxN2YxYTg3ZTJhMjU0ZWFhYjlkZjlkNDM5MDM0YjA4MHwwfDB8NjM4OTUzNTU1MTA3OTQ1ODA3fFVua25vd258VFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKRmJYQjBlVTFoY0draU9uUnlkV1VzSWxZaU9pSXdMakF1TURBd01DSXNJbEFpT2lKWGFXNHpNaUlzSWtGT0lqb2lUV0ZwYkNJc0lsZFVJam95ZlE9PXwwfHx8&sdata=SVNUcHlHZnlqalp5L0laSFZEVFRwNU0wUWRadml5TG9XSytaODhkdHQ1dz0%3d)

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)

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GI Grand Rounds conferences take place weekly on Wednesdays at noon via Webex. Please contact Amy Pallotti to be added to detailed conference announcement emails.

MEDS 6497 Neuroscience Journal Club Presenter: Sarah Wilensky, Yan Lab Course Co-Directors: Paola Bargagna-Mohan: bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu (mailto:bargagna-mohan@uchc.edu) Alice Burghard: burghard@uchc.edu (mailto:burghard@uchc.edu)

Scholars in Cancer Lecture Series "Genetic and Epigenetic Contributors to Early-onset Colorectal Cancer" Presented by: Megan P. Hitchins, Ph.D. Professor Cancer Epidemiology Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida Faculty Host: Christopher Heinen, Ph.D.

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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/).

WHO: The Connecticut State Police Hate Crimes Investigative Unit and Michael Bloom the Hate Crimes Initiative Coordinator for the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection. FOR: All individuals and communities are welcome. WHEN: Wednesday, October 22nd, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Audience: faculty and grad directors in graduate programs Level: Introductory Learning objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss UConn's institution-level learning objectives 2. Identify steps to adapt UConn's institution-level learning objectives to meet your program's needs 3. Draft grad program learning objectives Description As part of UConn's assessment activities, it designed and approved institution-level graduate learning objectives. During AY 25-26, all graduate programs will develop learning objectives that best align with their master's or PhD program. This introductory workshop explores the development of program learning objectives specific to an academic program and shares examples from other programs. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3594 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3594)

Connecticut Trail Finder is a free, interactive website maintained and populated by the UConn CT Trails Program with the goal of helping trail users find publicly accessible hiking, walking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and paddling trails across the state. It is also a platform for trail managers to provide the public with up-to-date, comprehensive information about their trails through individual trail listings that allow users to view a digital trail map, get essential information, submit trip comments and photos, and connect with other users. Learn how features like the search tool, safety alerts, accessible designations, and customized embeddable maps can be used to get the most out of CT Trail Finder as a trail user, manager, or both. Newest features include digital badges, trailside services, and other interface improvements. Join us to learn more about CT Trail Finder, ways to contribute, and how it can work for you!

Connecticut Trail Finder is a free, interactive website maintained and populated by the UConn CT Trails Program with the goal of helping trail users find publicly accessible hiking, walking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and paddling trails across the state. It is also a platform for trail managers to provide the public with up-to-date, comprehensive information about their trails through individual trail listings that allow users to view a digital trail map, get essential information, submit trip comments and photos, and connect with other users. Learn how features like the search tool, safety alerts, accessible designations, and customized embeddable maps can be used to get the most out of CT Trail Finder as a trail user, manager, or both. Newest features include digital badges, trailside services, and other interface improvements. Join us to learn more about CT Trail Finder, ways to contribute, and how it can work for you!

Through interactive discussion, we will examine how schools have changed during our lifetimes. We will survey the goals of schools in Eastern Connecticut, what educational statistics tell us about regional schools, and how societal change has influenced learning and teaching. Augmented Imagination (AI), changing demographics and teacher certification regulations, and societal attitudes to schools will lead to our predictions on the future of education.David Stoloff, Education Department, ECSU

Through interactive discussion, we will examine how schools have changed during our lifetimes. We will survey the goals of schools in Eastern Connecticut, what educational statistics tell us about regional schools, and how societal change has influenced learning and teaching. Augmented Imagination (AI), changing demographics and teacher certification regulations, and societal attitudes to schools will lead to our predictions on the future of education.David Stoloff, Education Department, ECSU

1:30-3:30: Tables in the HTB Atrium 3:30-4:30: Mocktail Hour (informal networking) on the HTB Landing Join our friends from: Office of Undergraduate Research Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships Experiential Global Learning Office of Pre-Professional Advising (Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law) UConn BUILD Hartford Bachelor of Social Work Program/School of Social Work Innovate Labs Hartford The Honors Program