Friday, May 2, 2025
- All day4-H Tractor Supply Fundraiser
- All day4-H Tractor Supply Fundraiser
- All dayEOE - Roster Update #3 - End of SemesterReview your roster on UConntact to make sure that all members are included AND all new members are indicated as "Associate Member." (Please leave all new members as "associate member" through the next term's first roster update.) If members are missing, click on the "Invite People" button to invite them and make sure they accept the invitation by the deadline. "End Membership" of any associate that was not initiated and any other person that left the chapter. DO NOT REMOVE DECEMBER GRADUATES/TRANSFERS, unless they cancelled during the semester. Additional information on roster updates can be found here: Managing Rosters
- All dayInterest in Participating in UCONN HOSA for Fall 2025 DEADLINEHello! We are intending to reactivate UCONN's HOSA chapter and are hoping to acquire an estimation of general interest in reviving this organization. If you are a UCONN undergraduate student interested in joining UCONN HOSA starting the Fall 2025 semester, please fill out this form to indicate that interest. HOSA is an international organization focused on providing students interested in healthcare with opportunities in community service, competitive events, networking, career guidance and development, skill development events, and much more to foster a community of driven students who are interested in healthcare or aspire for a career in a healthcare-related field and guide those students towards acquiring experience in the health fields they are interested in. By being an active participant in this club, you will be able to procure numerous skills in healthcare that apply to many other fields, obtain essential information and guidance about various career and educational paths in healthcare, and connect with students who have a communal interest in healthcare. We look forward to hearing from you! Interest Form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E2PZtCWgm-KTbIjdb8iudZ1Hg7XZSn4TLUIbETbUlI4/edit (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E2PZtCWgm-KTbIjdb8iudZ1Hg7XZSn4TLUIbETbUlI4/edit) About HOSA Website: https://hosa.org/what-is-hosa/ (https://hosa.org/what-is-hosa/)
- All dayUConn Women's Lacrosse vs BIG EAST ChampionshipView Women's Lacrosse's full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-lacrosse/schedule)
- 7:00 AM30mGroup Fitness Class – Equipment OrientationsFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 8:00 AM30mGroup Fitness Class – Equipment OrientationsFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 8:00 AM1hGroup Fitness Class – SpinFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 9:00 AM1hGroup Fitness Class – Yoga FlowFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 9:00 AM6hStop by DTWN 219 to get Honors De-Stress Finals Care Packages!Stop by DTWN 219 from April 28 to May 2nd, 9AM-3PM to grab your de-stress finals care packages filled with hot chocolate packets, fidget toys, playdough, and snacks! An Honors GPS member or staff will also be there and available to answer any questions about your honors journey.
- 10:00 AM6hMuseum Store Spring SaleGet your Graduation and Mother's Day cards and gifts here! 20% off cards, a large assortment of jewelry, museum t-shirts, art umbrellas and other art themed items, scarves, games, accessories, UConn cards and postcards, and other gifts. (30% for Paid Museum Members) Become a museum supporter and save! CT Art Trail Passports are here. Get your passport here and visit 30 world-class museums, nature centers and historic sites, created to promote Connecticut's rich cultural assets as part of a travel experience, for just $35.
- 10:15 AM30mGroup Fitness Class – Stretch & Foam Roll (30)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 11:00 AM1hLet's Talk with SHaWStudents 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/). Providers rotate weekly on Fridays! Check out more of our mental health providers here (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/staff-directory/?&group=MENTAL%20HEALTH%20PROVIDERS). Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions and do not require scheduling or adding to your calendar.
- 11:00 AM1hMarine Sciences Seminar: Nick RecordNick RecordBigelow Laboratory for Ocean SciencesOcean forecasting: How to study the futureHost: Paola Batta LonaTime & Date: 11:00 am, Friday, May 2, 2025Place: Lowell Weicker Building, Seminar Room 103 (or Webex)Request Seminar InformationCancellation & Additional Seminar Details (https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/seminar/seminar1253/)If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodations, please contact 860-405-9152 (tel:+18604059152) or email marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu (mailto:marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu). This is an Honors Event.* See tags below for categories. #UHLevent11060*This UHL Event # may only be used a maximum of three times for the purposes of meeting the requirements of the Honors Laureate.
- 11:00 AM7hFinals Week Study Hall
- 11:30 AM1hGSCU 2025 Awards CeremonyGeography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies 2025 Awards Ceremony
- 11:45 AM1h 15mGroup Fitness Class – Spin & Strength (75)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 12:00 PM1hCAM Presentation: Dr. Paola Vera-LiconaCAM Presentation Speaker: Dr. Paola Vera-Licona Title: TBD Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57 (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57)
- 12:00 PM1hCAM Presentation: Dr. Paola Vera-LiconaCAM Presentation Speaker: Dr. Paola Vera-Licona Title: TBD Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/meet/pmendes (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/meet/pmendes)
- 12:00 PM4hHarmony of Nature II: WavesHarmony of Nature II: Waves is an international and experimental collaboration that connects audiences with nature by transforming environmental data into classical music. The exhibition is a multimedia experience of musical compositions, video, and documentary objects. Musical compositions of wavelike gestures were derived from tide gauge observations of sea level rise along the coast of the Long Island Sound, buoy measurements of the propagation of a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean, and mathematical expressions. The specific datasets chosen are direct observations, rather than model projections, and the music expresses the nuances of the flow of nature. Harmony of Nature II: Waves emphasizes the portrayal of physical phenomenon as a generative force, to create music that is both artistically and scientifically communicative. The works were created by the project's trio of members, acclaimed South Korean pianist Sophy Chung, oceanographer Molly M. James, and composer, computer scientist Max Lu.Harmony of Nature II: Waves received support from Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program.
- 12:00 PM4hSeaward: Coastal Paintings by Jacqueline Jones and Mary TempleJacqueline Jones, influenced by the American Impressionists of the Old Lyme Art Colony, presents plein air and studio paintings of dynamic beauty. Her lively brushwork captures the fleeting effects of sunlight, subtle atmospheres of color, and the power of the tides along New England coastlines. Mary Temple's daily Coastal Sunrise paintings represent her experience of one view off the coast of Maine. Each painting, through intensity of color and a muscular application of thick oil paint, creates a maximal experience for the viewer which is surprisingly inventive and deeply satisfying. The exhibition will be on view alongside the concurrent exhibition Harmony of Nature II: Waves Exhibition dates: April 2- May 4. Reception: April 2, 5:30-7:30 pm. Hours: Th-Sun. 12-4 pm
- 12:05 PM45mGroup Fitness Class – DEKA/HYROX Training (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 – Human Reformer PilatesFor 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 – TRX Circuit (45)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 12:15 PM1hPSLA Seminar Series: Lindsay TriplettHost: Sohyun ParkLocation: YNG 132 When: Friday May 2nd 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Webex Link:s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars (http://s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars) Plant productivity is intricately linked to its microbiome, as beneficial microbes can solubilize nutrients, enhance stress tolerance, and inhibit pathogens. Diverse predatory eukaryotes called protists are an abundant but little-studied part of the rhizosphere environment. Protists shape the bacterial community through selective predation, enhancing the fitness and activity of certain plant beneficial bacteria. But how do the bacteria benefit from predators? This question inspired our plant bacteriology lab, through collaboration with UCONN, to expand our focus to protists and their effects on rhizosphere bacteria. Using amplicon, metagenomic, and transcriptomic sequencing of the protist and plant microbiomes, we identified signaling traits prevalent among protist-associated bacteria, and found that some of the molecular signals promoted growth of diverse protists. By understanding how beneficial bacteria interact with protists, we hope this research will reveal new strategies to optimize sustainable crop production. Lindsay Triplett is Agricultural Scientist, Department Head of Plant Pathology and Ecology, and Vice Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. She grew up in rural Indiana and earned a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Michigan State University, focusing on bacterial plant pathogens, before completing postdoctoral research at Colorado State University. She loves living in Connecticut and doing interdisciplinary research at a small institution.
- 12:20 PM1hMCB Research in Progress: Iovine and FullerJoe IovineAlder Lab (https://alderlab.mcb.uconn.edu/) Emily FullerO'Neill Lab (https://roneill.lab.uconn.edu/)
- 1:00 PM3h 30mCollege of Engineering Senior Design Demonstration DayAbout Senior Design The College of Engineering engages faculty, senior year students, and industry in a yearlong partnership to work on projects that result in innovative solutions to engineering challenges. For our students, this experience is the culmination of their undergraduate education, and an opportunity to showcase their skills and education as they venture into the next steps of their careers.UConn College of Engineering - 2025 Senior Design Demo DayLocation: University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus, Harry A. Gampel PavilionAddress: 2095 Hillside Rd, Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025Time: Open to the public at 1:00pmRemarks & Departmental Awards: 3:30pm to 4:15pm (4:15pm – event concluded.)
- 1:30 PM1hLet's Talk Online with GracielaStudents 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 Graciela Quinones-Rodriguez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/graciela-quinones-rodriguez/) Please note: Drop-in hours are quick 15-20 minute sessions. Please call to schedule an online timeslot and to receive the link.
- 1:30 PM1hMCB Faculty Meeting
- 1:30 PM1hMarketing Department Faculty MeetingThis meeting is reserved for Marketing Department Faculty only.
- 2:00 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/).
- 2:00 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/).
- 2:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Yoga FlowFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 2:00 PM1h 30mDigital Storytelling for the Classroom – Record a one-minute introduction video for your studentsParticipants will explore the principles of effective digital storytelling, having the opportunity to learn how to plan, script, record, and edit their own one-minute introduction videos. Guidance will be provided to incorporate these elements with authenticity and enthusiasm. By the end, participants will be able to produce a polished introduction video ready to be shared with their students before the semester starts.Equipment to be used: Your smartphones or laptop cameras, no professional equipment is required!Register -https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3428
- 2:00 PM1h 30mFamilies with AddictionMore info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Families with Addiction This group is for students who are or have been deeply affected by having parent(s) or sibling(s) struggling with addictions. May also consider situations where the family member's primary issue is a severe psychiatric disorder, but that substance use is also present. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Jonathan Beazley, LMFT, SW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jonathan-beazley/) 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.
- 2:00 PM2hPhilosophy Award CeremonyThe department leadership will highlight work performed by undergraduate and graduate students and winners of this year's awards (https://philosophy.uconn.edu/awards/) will be named. Light refreshments will be served. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or needed accommodations when you submit your RSVP.Please note RSVP's are due by 11:59 PM on April 17 so we may finalize headcount with Catering. MenuFresh fruit Yucca fries with queso and street corn dip Fried vegetable potstickers Spanakopita Cookies/Brownies Iced Tea with Lemon/Water
- 2:00 PM3hUConn Sexpert Drop-In HoursUConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a 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: 10am-1pm Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Wednesdays: 9am-6pm Thursdays: 9am-6pm Fridays: 2pm-5pm 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: studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts/)
- 3:00 PM1hGroup Fitness Class – Run & StrengthFor the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 3:00 PM1hNeurodivergent Support GroupMore info about SHaW's Group Therapy Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Neurodivergent Support Group Do you identify as neurodivergent? Or do you think you are neurodiverse? Come and meet others who also identify this way. Build new connections in a supportive space, while learning from one another how to deal with college life and all that comes with it. Celebrate your uniqueness and connect to new friends and bring your neurofabulousness with you! This session is held by Amy Parent, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/amy-parent/)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.
- 3:00 PM1h 15mGroup Fitness Class – Pedal & Pulse (75)For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).
- 3:00 PM3hUConn Baseball at VillanovaView Baseball's full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/baseball/schedule)
- 3:15 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/).
- 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 PM1h 30mHistory Dept - Prize Day
- 4:00 PM2hFarm FridayCome check out Spring Valley Student Farm! Have fun meeting students from all across campus while engaging in a variety of farming activities including planting seeds, weeding, and harvesting fresh healthy food for our UConn community. This is a great way to earn community service hours! No previous experience is necessary. Remember to dress for outdoor conditions including warm water-repellant footwear.Rain/weather: Farm Friday operates in all weather except thunderstorms. We host semi-indoor activities during rain. In the case of thunder, we will cancel in advance or send folks home. Transportation: The farm is located at 104 Spring Manor Road, about 4.5 miles from the Storrs campus. All are welcome to drive, carpool, or bike to the farm. We also provide a shuttle. Carpool: The farm is located at 104 Spring Manor Road, behind the house. Please park in the large grassy lot (do not block the driveway). Carpooling volunteers are welcome to arrive and depart anytime between 4pm and 6pm. Our shuttles have limited space, so if you have access to a car, we would love for you to drive over with some friends. Bike: Our recommended biking route.png. Community Outreach Shuttle: This shuttle is by RSVP only. Find the Farm Friday you want to attend listed on the Community Service Days events page on UConntact: https://uconntact.uconn.edu/organization/cocsd/events (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuconntact.uconn.edu%2Forganization%2Fcocsd%2Fevents&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.desroches%40uconn.edu%7C5233356e14c3419308af08dcc8eb516b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638606160299621867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t04BubuaPWlTaMCtP4K6FvLW1h4hBHud1XR%2FczCyFwA%3D&reserved=0). RSVP early to make sure you get a spot! You will receive an email from the transportation organizers on Friday morning. Typically, the shuttle picks up from outside South Garage around 3:30pm—but be sure to read the email to confirm. The shuttle is a minibus driven by Community Outreach staff. This shuttle arrives at the farm promptly at 4 and departs at 6pm.
- 4:00 PM2hIZone Closed Workshop
- 4:00 PM2hSenior Send-Off CelebrationThe annual Senior Send-Off is BACK on Friday, May 2!Class of 2025, end your last day of classes at the UConn Alumni Center with food trucks, giveaways, photo opps, games, and MORE from 4 - 6 p.m. Stop by anytime between these hours to enjoy the fun.Please note that this event is exclusively for graduating students, and you must present your UConn student ID to enter. Graduating students from all UConn campuses are welcome to attend. For more details, follow @UConnSenior.Engineering seniors, come by after Senior Design Demo Day!Hosted by UConn Senior, UConn Alumni, and SUBOG.
- 5:00 PM1hAll Recovery MeetingsAn All Recovery meeting is 'non-denominational' meaning all pathways of recovery are embraced here. A universal recovery topic is chosen and then the group discusses it. It is not affiliated with any "Anonymous" program although you are likely to hear comments associated with 12 step fellowships. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC with support from a Recovery Coach and are held both in-person and online for students from other UConn campuses.
- 7:00 PM2hUConn Softball vs St. John's - Miller Lite Night/For the White & BlueView UConn Softball's full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/softball/schedule)
- 7:30 PM1hBach to the FutureThe UConn Choirs & EO Smith Choirs welcome the University of Maryland Chamber Singers & Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand. "Bach to the Future" features works by: J.S.Bach, Rosephanye Powell, Blake Morgan, Charles Wood Feature combined pieces with the UConn & EO Smith Choirs.
- 7:30 PM1hBach to the FutureThe UConn Choirs & EO Smith Choirs welcome the University of Maryland Chamber Singers & Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand. "Bach to the Future" features works by: J.S.Bach, Rosephanye Powell, Blake Morgan, Charles Wood Feature combined pieces with the UConn & EO Smith Choirs.
- 8:00 PM1hMuch Ado About Nothing | Connecticut RepShakespeare returns to the CRT stage with the sassy rom-com Much Ado About Nothing.Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick have arrived in Messina after a decisive victory on the battlefield. Claudio falls for their host's daughter, Hero, while Benedick falls into a battle of wits with Hero's cousin,Beatrice. Beatrice and Benedick want nothing of love, but their friends have another idea.  Replete with hijinks, intrigue, mistaken identity, and a conniving ne'er-do-well, this delightful comedy is the most fun you can have onstage without swords.