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- All dayApply for Leadership Legacy ExperienceThe Leadership Legacy Experience is the University of Connecticut's most elite, immersive leadership program that helps prepare talented students for a life of commitment and contribution beyond graduation. The program recognizes and invites the University of Connecticut's most exceptional undergraduate students to participate in a one-year leadership development program starting in January and ending in December of 2025. Throughout the year, students will engage in biweekly leadership reflections that promote personal and professional development. Additionally, Leadership Legacy Experience hosts a series of interactive excursions such as a whitewater rafting trip, banquet, retreat, homecoming tailgate reunion, and so much more—all paid for. This is an extraordinary opportunity for student-leaders who are seeking personal growth, institutional recognition, networking opportunities, and a thrilling, hands-on learning experience.
- All dayApply for Leadership Legacy ExperienceThe Leadership Legacy Experience is the University of Connecticut's most elite, immersive leadership program that helps prepare talented students for a life of commitment and contribution beyond graduation. The program recognizes and invites the University of Connecticut's most exceptional undergraduate students to participate in a one-year leadership development program starting in January and ending in December of 2025. Throughout the year, students will engage in biweekly leadership reflections that promote personal and professional development. Additionally, Leadership Legacy Experience hosts a series of interactive excursions such as a whitewater rafting trip, banquet, retreat, homecoming tailgate reunion, and so much more—all paid for. This is an extraordinary opportunity for student-leaders who are seeking personal growth, institutional recognition, networking opportunities, and a thrilling, hands-on learning experience.
- All dayArt Exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn HealthBarbara Hocker presents a series of tranquil abstracts entitled "Water Poems" and Jennifer Okumura presents her abstract series entitled "Joy." Stop by to view these exhibits in the north side of our main dining facility from Aug. 8 through Nov. 7. Join us for a reception Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- All dayEmployee Art Exhibit
- All dayIBACS Fall Large Seed Grant Application Deadline
- All dayOpening of Student Life Awards ApplicationThe Student Life Awards honor outstanding students, organizations, and faculty/staff who make a real impact on our campus. Whether you've excelled academically, championed diversity, shown leadership, or dedicated yourself to community service, there's an award for you. Nominate yourself, your group, or someone you admire and be recognized for your hard work and dedication. Application opens on October 14th! Don't miss the chance to shine
- All dayOpening of Student Life Awards ApplicationThe Student Life Awards honor outstanding students, organizations, and faculty/staff who make a real impact on our campus. Whether you've excelled academically, championed diversity, shown leadership, or dedicated yourself to community service, there's an award for you. Nominate yourself, your group, or someone you admire and be recognized for your hard work and dedication. Application opens on October 14th! Don't miss the chance to shine
- All dayUrology Grand Rounds
- 6:45 AM45mGroup Fitness Class – Spin (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 7:00 AM45mGroup Fitness Class – Barre (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 7:15 AM1hGroup Fitness Class – Fall 2024 - Hybrid Fitness Training - Session 2 (Tu/Th 7:15am) w/ MaddieFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 8:00 AM45mGroup Fitness Class – Spin (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 8:30 AM2hDONUT Miss the Career FairDon't miss out on this sweet opportunity to get career-ready! Drop by for essential tips on preparing for the upcoming Fall Career Fair. Learn what to expect and enjoy a free donut! This event is hosted by the UConn Stamford Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills with generous support from the Goddard School, Westport.
- 8:30 AM2hDONUT Miss the Career FairDon't miss out on this sweet opportunity to get career-ready! Drop by for essential tips on preparing for the upcoming Fall Career Fair. Learn what to expect and enjoy a free donut! This event is hosted by the UConn Stamford Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills with generous support from the Goddard School, Westport.
- 9:00 AM6hEnrichment ConnectionsAre you looking for ways to make the most out of your college experience, learn about opportunities available to you as a student, and build valuable skills? Join us for Enrichment Connections at UConn Stamford! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to enrich your college experience through the many Enrichment Programs UConn offers: Honors Program, Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships, Office of Pre-Professional Advising, Office of Undergraduate Research, and the University Scholar Program. There will be staff, students, and faculty available to answer your questions from 10am-12pm and additional sessions available later in the day to connect more with them! Free food and prizes for all who engage at the event! Honors students can count this as an Honors Event by attending at least 3 tables. This event is part of the Month of Discovery celebration. We hope to see you there! This is an Honors Event. Categories: Honors Community Development and Career, Professional, & Personal Development.#UHLEvent10842
- 10:00 AM1h 30mPrinciples of Effective Course DesignIn this introductory and interactive webinar, we will provide an overview of instructional design, a systematic process for planning a course. You will begin to build a course design framework and walk away with tools and resources to customize your course plan. You will be asked to: • Recognize how ID can help you and your students. • Identify situational factors impacting your course. • Write your learning objectives. • Plan your assessments. • Plan your learning activities & instructional materials. • Check your design plan for alignment. This seminar is limited to 30 participants. We will send you a WebEx meeting link a few days prior to the Webinar. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3211 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3211)
- 10:00 AM4hHartford Business School Alumni HeadshotsRegister here: https://alumni.business.uconn.edu/professional-alumni-headshots/ (https://alumni.business.uconn.edu/professional-alumni-headshots/)
- 10:30 AM1hMind & Body: Support and empowerment for students with chronic health conditionsMIND AND BODY:SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. This weekly group is for students adjusting to coping with chronic health conditions in a university setting. This is a safe space for students to share their experiences and support each other in managing their health while also managing the challenges of college life. This group is a joint effort between medical and mental health services to ensure that students are cared for in a complete and holistic manner.' This session is held by Jennifer Fox, PhD (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jennifer-fox/) & Ryan Grade BSN, RN (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ryan-grade/) For many concerns that students face- like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by SHaW counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.
- 11:00 AM1hBusiness Career Development Office | Drop-In Hours In Person/VirtualVirtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus & In person drop in hours are available Monday,Tuesday and Friday in our Storrs officie. 11am-Noon. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu) Check our website for more resources: https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/
- 11:00 AM1hBusiness Career Development Office | Drop-In Hours In Person/VirtualVirtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus & In person drop in hours are available Monday,Tuesday and Friday in our Storrs officie. 11am-Noon. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu) Check our website for more resources: https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/
- 11:00 AM1hBusiness Career Development Office | Drop-In Hours In Person/VirtualVirtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus & In person drop in hours are available Monday,Tuesday and Friday in our Storrs officie. 11am-Noon. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu) Check our website for more resources: https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/
- 11:00 AM1hOnline Workshop: Teaching Practical Diplomacy SkillsIn most countries, new diplomats are not sufficiently prepared to carry out their duties. Lacking many of the skills needed to work in embassies and foreign ministries, and having received almost no formal training, they spend years learning fundamental competencies on the job. That hurts the effectiveness and impact of diplomacy globally. Nicholas Kralev, the founding executive director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, thinks that academia can and should help prepare more directly the next generation of diplomats for the daily work of professional diplomacy. He is trying to encourage more professors and universities to teach practical diplomacy skills. Cambridge University Press recently published his book, "Diplomatic Tradecraft," the first-ever practical diplomacy textbook. In this workshop, Kralev will share his experience designing and executing professional diplomacy training. After reviewing the core skill sets of modern diplomacy, he will offer suggestions on teaching those skills in an academic environment. He will also provide insights into diplomacy careers, which can help students better understand the profession and make more informed decisions about pursuing it. CHAIR: Asaf Siniver, INSTRUCTOR: Nicholas Kralev. Interested in staying up-to-date on all of ISA's virtual programming? Sign up for ISA Connected here: https://www.isanet.org/Programs/Virtual-Programs/ISA-Connected (https://www.isanet.org/Programs/Virtual-Programs/ISA-Connected)
- 11:00 AM4hA Methods Training Workshop: Community-Based Participatory ResearchAbout the Workshop This interactive workshop focuses on introducing methods, approaches, and best practices of community-engaged research. Using examples from her own research, Dr. Tina Kempin Reuter, Director of the Institute for Human Rights at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will introduce participants to: different ways to engage with community-based organizations, people with lived experiences, and other stakeholders; how to use stakeholder mapping to create inclusive community-engaged research projects; how to co-create a research program with those communities; what to consider when working with underrepresented and disadvantaged groups; what type of pitfalls and challenges to consider when using in community-engaged research approaches; and ways to disseminate findings in both academic and community settings. Through a series of lectures and practical exercises, participants will be able to learn more about how they could use community-based participatory approaches in their own research and practice._____________________________________________________ This interactive workshop is sponsored by the Human Rights Research & Data Hub (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/research-data-hub/), Research Program on Economic & Social Rights (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/economic-social-rights/), and Engineering for Human Rights Initiative (https://engineeringforhumanrights.initiative.uconn.edu/) of the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/). Lunch and refreshments will be provided._____________________________________________________About the FacilitatorDr. Tina Kempin Reuter (https://www.uab.edu/cas/humanrights/about/people/tina-kempin-reuter) is the Director of the Institute for Human Rights and Professor in the Departments of Political Science and Public Administration and the Department of Anthropology with a secondary appointment in Social Work at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Reuter's research focuses on human rights with a particular emphasis on the struggle of vulnerable and marginalized populations, including minorities, persons with disabilities, refugees and migrants, women, children, the LGBTQ community, and people dealing with the consequences of poverty. She studies how international human rights principles, norms, and language develop effect at the local and grassroots level and how technology can be used to improve access, inclusion, and participation of marginalized communities in society. Her interdisciplinary training is broadly in human rights, peace studies, and social movements, specifically focusing on the empowerment of underrepresented communities, policy and community development, human rights education, and capacity-building. To conduct this research, Dr. Reuter uses mixed methods approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and community-based participatory and community-engaged methodologies. She has ongoing community-engaged research projects in Alabama, in the U.S., Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Peru. Dr. Kempin Reuter has longstanding experience assembling and managing interdisciplinary teams, implementing projects, initiatives, and activities, establishing budgets and research projections, collaborating with community and academic partners, acquiring extramural funding, and producing and disseminating findings of scholarship in peer-reviewed journals as well as in community-accessible formats.
- 11:30 AM50mHolster Scholars Program Information Session (Virtual)The Holster Scholars Program (https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars) is a selective enrichment opportunity available only to first-year Honors students. The program supports a select number of students who wish to complete independent research, design, or creative projects in the summer following their first year at UConn.First-year Honors students are invited to join us in Webex for an introduction to the program followed by a Q&A. The session will be led by Dr. Vin Moscardelli (mailto:vin.moscardelli@uconn.edu), Director of the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (https://onsf.uconn.edu) and Coordinator of the Holster Scholars Program. To learn more about the program and for information on future information sessions, visit us on the web at https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars (https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars).
- 11:30 AM1hPassport for Academic SuccessYour journey will start in the HTB Atrium then you will find your way around the HTB and learn about some of our amazing campus resources:The B Center The Q Center The W Center AAC TEAS CAPS/ RISE UConn Hartford Library We hope you will join us for this adventure. #uconnhartford #academicsuccess
- 11:30 AM1hPassport for Academic SuccessYour journey will start in the HTB Atrium then you will find your way around the HTB and learn about some of our amazing campus resources:The B Center The Q Center The W Center AAC TEAS CAPS/ RISE UConn Hartford Library We hope you will join us for this adventure. #uconnhartford #academicsuccess
- 11:45 AM45mGroup Fitness Class – Spin (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 12:00 PM1hAdmissions Fall 2024 Drop-In HoursLooking to learn more about a PharmD degree? Join one of our virtual drop-in sessions to chat with a member of our admissions team.
- 12:00 PM1hInformation session on Long Island Sound management plan draft
- 12:00 PM1hLeaders in AnalyticsLearn from high level leaders in analytics from a variety of companies on what they do, their challenges, and advice for students looking for a career in this field. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into how leaders think, how they operate, and what is most important to them in their roles. Panelists Matthew Segreti - CTO & SVP of Product Development, LIDP Consulting Services Nasim Khoshkhou - SVP, Analytics & Data, Synchrony Louis DiModugno - Global Data Officer, Verisk
- 12:00 PM1hMolecular Biology and Biophysics Seminar: Dr. Dylan MurrayDr. Dylan Murray, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Title: "Low complexity protein domain assembly in RNA granules and intermediate filaments" Host: Dr. Dmitry Korzhnev
- 12:00 PM2hHispanic Heritage Month- Community Partners TablingFive agencies will be tabling during Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight Latino organization in the City of Waterbury. Madre Latine PRLACC Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center Hispanic Coalition Tabling for Hispanic Heritage Month
- 12:00 PM2hHispanic Heritage Month- Community Partners TablingFive agencies will be tabling during Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight Latino organization in the City of Waterbury. Madre Latine PRLACC Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center Hispanic Coalition Tabling for Hispanic Heritage Month
- 12:00 PM2h 30mCareer Tuesday In Person- CVS Health/AetnaWhen: October 1st, Noon-2:30pm Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines. This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary.
- 12:00 PM2h 30mCareer Tuesday In Person- CVS Health/AetnaWhen: October 1st, Noon-2:30pm Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines. This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary.
- 12:00 PM4hAOPie in the FacePie the sisters of AOII in the face to raise money for Alpha Omicron Pi's national philanthropy, the Arthritis Foundation.
- 12:05 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Total Body Strength (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 12:05 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Yoga Flow (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 12:30 PM1hCAPS Semester MeetingThis is a "Meet and Greet Mentoring" meeting for first-year CAP students to meet other CAPS students on campus.
- 12:30 PM1hCAPS Semester MeetingThis is a "Meet and Greet Mentoring" meeting for first-year CAP students to meet other CAPS students on campus.
- 12:30 PM1hPro-People Lawyering Series: Building Power for Low-Wage WorkersWe are excited to be joined by PPP board member Rachel Deutsch, Campaign Director for California Center for Worker Power, to discuss how lawyers can use their degrees to help build power among low-wage workers and work toward a justice system that works for working people. PPP is proud to present our Pro-People Lawyering Series, which will provide ongoing discussions of the many ways that lawyers and law students can support and integrate themselves with social movements and other efforts to improve the lives of marginalized people. Each discussion will feature practitioners working on a specific issue such as workers' rights, racial justice, homelessness, reproductive rights, and more.
- 12:30 PM1hWaterbury Workshop: Strategies for Deeper Learning
- 12:30 PM1hWaterbury Workshop: Strategies for Deeper Learning
- 12:30 PM1h 30mAESLS Discussion with Kyle Muncy of UConn Brand Partnerships and Trademark ManagementKyle Muncy will be visiting to discuss how he works with the UConn trademarks, with topics including corporate partnerships, UConn branded apparel, and the new EA College Football video game.
- 12:30 PM1h 30mDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Kaylee Jangula MootzPhD English Literature Defense. "The Temporality of Kinship: Time and the Family in Native American and African American Literature"
- 12:30 PM1h 30mDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Kaylee Jangula MootzPhD English Literature Defense. "The Temporality of Kinship: Time and the Family in Native American and African American Literature"
- 12:45 PM45mDiscussion: Accelerated UConn MBA for JD Students
- 1:00 PM1hIntro to MindfulnessIntroduction to Mindfulness SHaW's Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting DROP-IN (no appointment required)
- 1:00 PM1h 30mLet's Talk with Michelle
- 1:00 PM1h 30mLet's Talk with MichelleStudents 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/)
- 1:00 PM2hClub Creation Tabling: E-SportsInterested in helping start an e-sports/gaming club on campus? Come by the lobby to chat with your classmate seeking students who share their passion!
- 1:00 PM2hClub Creation Tabling: E-SportsInterested in helping start an e-sports/gaming club on campus? Come by the lobby to chat with your classmate seeking students who share their passion!
- 1:30 PM1hLet's Talk with AshleyStudents 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, M.A. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)
- 2:00 PM1hInterfolio FAR Information SessionFor more information, visit the UConn @ Interfolio (https://provost.uconn.edu/interfolio-uconn-2) webpage.
- 2:30 PM1h 30mInterpersonal Group for Graduate StudentsInterpersonal Group for Graduate Students 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.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.
- 3:00 PM3h 30mUConn Sexpert Drop-In HoursUConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, 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: 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm 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 www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts
- 3:30 PM1hInterpersonal Group for Undergraduate StudentsInterpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate 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.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker, (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.
- 3:30 PM1hMCB Seminar Series: Kwasi AgblekeKwasi Agbleke, President, Sena Institute of Technology Ghana Host: Jelena ErcegHeteroblasticity during plant development and response to climate changeSummary:Heteroblasty defines the ontogeny of plant development with varied leaf morphology in a single individual. As plants develop from young to adults during the vegetative stage of development, they exhibit cellular and morphological characteristics to prepare them for flowering. Here, we introduce a novel model organism, Euphorbia heterophylla, a herbaceous plant with multiple distinctive leaf shapes which is widespread in the tropics. We observed that E.heterophylla has five distinct stages of growth which are highly dependent on its nodes. We introduce five additional stages of development from seedling to maturity as Cotyledon, serrated leaves (Bomi), serrated/oval leaves (Demi),oval leaves (Comi), star-shaped leaves (Zomi) and flowering-whorl leaves (Feti). The nodes have distinct leaf forms with predictive timing of emergence. Also, when lateral buds emerge, the leaf pattern of the emerging shoot follows two distinct paths. Lateral shoots at sites below node 6 exhibit leaves that follow the 5 stages of the main stem while lateral shoots emerging beyond lead 7 node exhibit latter "Feti" leaf forms, implying that epigenetic regulators are set at different nodes. The developmental stages are independent of plant height but rather on the node number. Prominent morphological distinctions include (a) leaf petioles that increase to the "Comi" stage before reducing to sessile leaves in "Feti" stage; (b) trichomes margins emerge from the Bomi stage and progressively increase with node number; (c) Adaxial trichomes emerge before abaxial trichomes from the Bomi to Demi transition; and (d) leaf size increases to the "Zomi" stage before waning in subsequent nodes. We tested this model in four homoblasty plants and each showed a unique predictive node number to flowering.About Dr. Agbleke:Andrews Akwasi Agbleke (aka Kwasi Agbleke) received his bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ghana, a doctorate in Genetics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. Upon completion of his fellowship, he worked as an Imaging Specialist at the Harvard Center for biological Imaging before transiting to lead the Sena Institute of Technology (SIT), the first private nonprofit research center in Ghana. Dr. Agbleke's doctoral and postdoctoral research interest is on the 3D organization of chromosomes in bacteria and mammalian stem cell nuclei. At SIT, he studies biodiversity and environmental drivers of development in plants, marine and mammal organisms. Dr. Agbleke serves as the Founding President of SIT, Chair of the organizing Committee for the first Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) conference in Africa and Founding President of the Genetics Society of West Africa.Publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=agbleke)website (https://sitghana.org)
- 3:30 PM1h 30mConnections/Disconnections: A Conversation on the Loneliness EpidemicThis event was organized in partnership with the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness, with special guest co-host Catherine Shen, host of "Where We Live," Connecticut Public Radio. Panel 1: Keith Bellizzi, Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, UConn Mary Beth Osborne, Asst. Professor-in-Residence, Kinesiology, UConn Bobby Melley, 2016 UConn alumni, baseball player Panel 2: Nick Mangene - 2022 UConn graduate Krista Mitchell, current UConn student Breanna Bonner, current UConn student Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Register to attend by completing this form: https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151 (https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151) This is an Honors Event. Category: "Career, Professional, & Personal Development" #UHL10922
- 3:30 PM1h 30mConnections/Disconnections: A Conversation on the Loneliness EpidemicThis event was organized in partnership with the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness (https://endlonelinessct.org/connectingct-conversation), with special guest co-host Catherine Shen, host of "Where We Live," Connecticut Public Radio.Panel 1:Keith Bellizzi, Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, UConn Mary Beth Osborne, Asst. Professor-in-Residence, Kinesiology, UConn Bobby Melley, 2016 UConn alumni, baseball player Panel 2:Nick Mangene, 2022 UConn graduate Krista Mitchell, current UConn student Breanna Bonner, current UConn student Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Register to attend by completing this form: https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151 (https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151) This is an Honors Event. Category: "Career, Professional, & Personal Development" #UHL10922
- 3:30 PM1h 30mLabor, Development & Health Workshops: Anastassiya Karaban
- 4:00 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Spin (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 4:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – BarreFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 4:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Total Body StrengthFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 4:00 PM1hHartford Workshop: Bouncing Back: Academic Resilience
- 4:00 PM1hHartford Workshop: Bouncing Back: Academic Resilience
- 4:00 PM1hStorrs Workshop: Bouncing Back: Academic Resilience
- 4:00 PM2hPet TherapyPause for Paws!  Take a break from your school work and come spend a little time with one of therapy dogs from Tails of Joy. Pet Therapy is known to reduce stress, anxiety and to build empathy. Plus, the dogs are just so cute and adorable!
- 4:30 PM1h 30mFreedom on the Page: Banned Books Zine CreationZines are small, self-published DIY magazines that share advice, personal stories, unconventional topics, and more. Learn about censorship, book challenges, and explore zines from the collection. Then, craft your own! No experience needed, supplies provided.
- 5:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Dance FitFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 5:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – SpinFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 5:00 PM1h 30mPAC Meeting
- 5:15 PM30mGroup Fitness Class – Core Conditioning (30)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 5:15 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – BarreFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 5:30 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Fall 2024 - Hybrid Fitness Training - Session 4 (Tu/Th 5:30pm) w/ RileyFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 5:30 PM3hWolff New Venture Competition​Pitch Competition At the event, each startup will present a 7 minute pitch to a panel of judges who then decides which teams are worthy of the $70,000+ in award funding. ​Startup Showcase New this year, 25+ UConn startups, all of whom previously participated in CCEI's Summer Fellowship Accelerator will showcase their companies. Guests can learn about what they're building and purchase their products.
- 6:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – 50/50For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 6:00 PM1hSexuality Series Ethical Non-MonogamyWhat is ethical non-monogamy? How does it work? Isn't it the same as cheating? This panel will explore the practice of ethical non-monogamy including what it is andisn't. Students will be able tosubmitanonymous questions. Jonathan Points Challengeareawarded to participants.
- 6:00 PM1hSurgery Interest Group (SIG) Intro MeetingSurgery Interest Group (SIG) Intro Meeting
- 6:15 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – HIIT the Step (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 6:15 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – SpinFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 6:30 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Gentle YogaFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 7:15 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Dance Fit (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 7:30 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – Spin (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 7:30 PM1hInfo Session - Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA)HESA Information Sessions will provide prospective students with insights and information about what it is like to be a HESA student from current HESA students, program faculty, and assistantship supervisors. We will address questions about the application process, the academic experience of the HESA program, assistantship experiences, and the social life and culture of HESA and UConn. These info sessions are a helpful window into the HESA experience, and an opportunity to become familiar with our HESA community.Register for Info Session (https://higheredprograms.education.uconn.edu/ma/info-sessions/)