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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 dayCRT 75th Season PassesGreat news! OurFLEX Passesare returning this season giving you deep discounts off single ticket prices, early access to the best seats, the flexibility to see the shows you want to see when you want to see them, and invitations to exclusive pass-holder events. Call theBox Office at 860-486-2113or visit our site to learn more and purchase your pass today. Our 75th Season brings the classic and the contemporary, worlds of imagination and curiosity, and heart-warming and hilarious characters. We think you'll love it! Here's what's coming your way: THE MOORS By Jen SilvermanOctober 10-20, 2024 Nafe Katter Theatre Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a governess and a moorhen set them on a strange, dangerous path. A deliciously dark comedy about desperation and visibility.THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON Book, Music & Lyrics by PigPen Theater CompanyNovember 14-23, 2024 Harriet Jorgensen Theatre by a mysterious melody, he must decide between duty and love. An imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing storms, civil wars, a giant fish, and grouchy ghosts. A glorious, music and puppet-filled adventure. POCATELLO By Samuel D. HunterMarch 27 - April 6, 2025 Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in a city being paved over with strip malls and franchises. As pressures mount, he strives to keep his hometown feeling like home, one soup and salad special at a time. A heartbreaking comedy about love and connection in a shifting world. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING By William ShakespeareApril 24 - May 4, 2025 Nafe Katter Theatre CRT celebrates our 75th season with Shakespeare's joyful 15th century rom-com, replete with intrigue, hijinks, mistaken identity, and a conniving ne'er-do-well. Can true love triumph over deceit, and will Beatrice and Benedick discover the spark beneath their sparring? Come see!
- All dayEmployee Art Exhibit
- All dayNational Recovery Month Ribbon CeremonySeptember is National Recovery Month! Join the UConn Recovery Community in honoring and celebrating recovery by participating in our Ribbon Ceremony! Come on over to the Cordial Storrs House, the home of the UConn Recovery Community, located at 1332 Storrs Road. You will find three containers, each holding a different colored ribbon.Light purple celebrates a person you are grateful is in recovery. Dark purple sets an intention for recovery for a person you hope finds it. White commemorates a person who was lost to the disease of addiction. Once you have written a name and/or message on the ribbon, we invite you to tie it to the front railing. Ribbons will be available throughout the remainder of Recovery Month and will be outside on the wall of Cordial Storrs House for you to help yourself Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The display will remain until mid-October.
- 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
- All dayΦΣΡ Founders' DayPhi Sigma Rho (ΦΣΡ) was founded on September 24, 1984 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- 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/).
- 8:00 AM8hThe Gathering: Tibetan Monk Sand ArtJoin us in collaboration with The Gathering Cultural Festival for a unique display of art by Tibetan monks. They will be on campus for the week creating a masterful sand mandala.
- 8:00 AM8hThe Gathering: Tibetan Monk Sand ArtJoin us in collaboration with The Gathering Cultural Festival for a unique display of art by Tibetan monks. They will be on campus for the week creating a masterful sand mandala.
- 9:30 AM1hWorkshop: Internship Authorization (CPT & Pre-OPT)All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.
- 10:00 AM1hWebinar: Principles of Course DesignIn this introductory 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. Please come prepared with a course or instructional topic to work on during the session. You will be asked to: *Identify situational factors impacting your course. *Write your course goals/objectives. *Plan your assessments. *Plan your activities. *Assess course alignment. Register for the webinar in FINS (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffins.uconn.edu%2Fsecure_inst%2Fworkshops%2Fworkshop_view.php%3Fser%3D3193&data=05%7C02%7Cstacey.valliere%40uconn.edu%7C32a0a7ef088646a33b7a08dcc85020bf%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638605493679609359%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4UI0NiJOiT2vyQPpgw3D3J9kAwews%2FXKxB77zWSdIaY%3D&reserved=0).
- 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.
- 10:30 AM1hTeaching Political Violence and Terrorism in a Multicultural EnvironmentAs part of ISA's Teaching Difficult or Controversial Topics in the International Affairs Classroom Series, this workshop will discuss the challenges and strengths of teaching a course on political violence and terrorism. It is an extremely sensitive subject, covering a wide range of actors, case studies, and policies, and intersecting with other complex related issues such as religion, nationalism, ideology, and radicalization. The workshop will examine the issues that can arise in terms of the difference between terrorists, insurgents, and "freedom fighters"; the growing importance of paramilitaries and contractors; the diversification of radicalization processes; links with organized crime groups; and the impact of recent conflicts, namely Ukraine and Gaza. Games and other active learning tools that can be used are also presented. In particular: 1) Working Groups, where students pretend to be counter-terrorism units and have to prepare a group profile; 2) Scenario Simulation, where students pretend to be analysts who have to come up with a counter-strategy for a given problem for a given organization; 3) Game of Peace, a conflict resolution simulation that encourages students to play out the dynamics of negotiation in a given real-life conflict involving violence and terrorism. This interactive dynamic has been proven to engage students and help them think about violent terrorism, both in regions they know well and in those that are far away, in new and different ways. Daniela Irrera is a professor of International Relations at the School of Advanced Defence Studies, Rome, ITALY, and Visiting Professor of Political Violence and Terrorism at the OSCE Academy, Bishkek, Kirghizstan. She is Chair of the ECPR, co-editor of the Springer book series on Non-state actors in International Relations, member of the Radicalization Awareness Network (RAN) of the European Union, member of the expert lists of the UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries. 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 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 AM2hJeopardy with SHaW and Protect our PackStop by to meet the SHaW and POP teams, check your knowledge with our Jeopardy game and win prizes!
- 11:00 AM2hJeopardy with SHaW and Protect our PackStop by to meet the SHaW and POP teams, check your knowledge with our Jeopardy game and win prizes!
- 11:00 AM2hVoter Registration TableStop by to the Voter Registration table to learn how you can register to vote in the upcoming elections, check your registration status, or simply learn more about the voting process!
- 11:00 AM2hVoter Registration TableStop by to the Voter Registration table to learn how you can register to vote in the upcoming elections, check your registration status, or simply learn more about the voting process!
- 11:00 AM3h 30mSPAM/Hormel Food Truck TakeoverDon't miss out as Hormel/SPAM does a takeover of our food truck. Fairfield Way, 11am to 2:30pm or until supplies run out Free Samples of SPAM fried rice and Chili Picante Corn Nut Chicken Tender Games and Giveaways The Hormel Snack Lab will also have different flavored Corn Nuts to try.
- 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 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://hesa.uconn.edu/application-process/prospective-student-information-sessions/)
- 12:00 PM1hUConn Health Town HallPlease join Dr. Andy as he and other UConn Health leaders hold an all-employeetown hall meeting in Keller Auditorium or virtually on Webex (https://uchc.webex.com/uchc/j.php?MTID=meaf96b3b9bb3e80acc9db8b0d9bdf9dc).If you have questions that you would like addressed at the town hall, please submit those questions in advance at thquestion@uchc.edu (mailto:thquestion@uchc.edu). If time permits, questions asked at the town hall will be answered.**Note: Should you wish to remain fully anonymous,submit your question in advance via The Hub as a Dear Dr. Andy.
- 12:00 PM2hDairy Bar Ice Cream Truck VisitI scream, You scream, We all scream for ICE CREAM! The Dairy Bar Ice Cream Truck is stopping in Hartford! Stop by our table in the HTB Atrium to get your ticket for a FRE small cup of ice cream! UConn ID required!
- 12:00 PM2hDairy Bar Ice Cream Truck VisitI scream, You scream, We all scream for ICE CREAM! The Dairy Bar Ice Cream Truck is stopping in Hartford! Stop by our table in the HTB Atrium to get your ticket for a FRE small cup of ice cream! UConn ID required!
- 12:00 PM2h 30mCareer Tuesday In Person- Henkel & KPMGWhen: September 24, Noon-2:30pm Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Please help us kick off 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- Henkel & KPMGWhen: September 24, Noon-2:30pm Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Please help us kick off 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 PM3hDare to CareDare to Care is a wellness event where we have local mental health providers table on the Concourse to inform students of community support available to them. Students who might be looking for a career in the mental health field will be able to engage with wellness providers. Students will also gain stress management skills and coping skills to further support them in their academic journey. This is an Honors Event. Category: Career, Professional, & Personal Development. #UHLEvent10875To have this event count as an Honors Event, you will need to obtain the card at the event and have it stamped by 4 providers.
- 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/).
- 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 PM1hThe Current Landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UConn and in Higher EducationParticipants will be updated as to current DEIJ initiatives at UConn. Additional, participants will be updated as to current national pushes to dismantle DEIJ in higher education and discuss the implications of this push to dismantle DIEJ. Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3188 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3188)
- 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/)
- 1:30 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/)
- 2:30 PM1hUsing the Gradebook in HuskyCT Ultra Course ViewIn this session, you will learn to set up and manage your Gradebook to accurately record and calculate student grades in the new Ultra Course View of HuskyCT. We will cover specific settings and features such as the different types of calculations, using categories, and working with the different Gradebook views that are available to instructors. We will also cover how to send a grade column to Student Admin for midterm and final grade submission. 09/24/2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3166 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3166)
- 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 PM1hDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Shanglin ZhouTitle: Model Sparsification on Emerging Applications and Technologies Ph.D. Candidate: Shanglin Zhou Major Advisor: Dr. Caiwen Ding Co-Major Advisor: Dr. Krishna Pattipati Associate Advisors: Dr. Cunxi Yu, Dr. Zhijie Shi Date/Time: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Virtual Abstract: Deep neural networks (DNNs) with higher accuracy often lead to larger models, increasing storage and energy demands. Model sparsification can reduce size but risks compromising accuracy. Balancing these factors is challenging, especially as traditional processors struggle with the requirements of low-power, real-time DNNs, highlighting the need for more efficient solutions. In this thesis, we explore model sparsification in emerging applications. We propose an optimization approach using Surrogate Lagrangian Relaxation (SLR) for weight sparsification, streamlining the typical time-consuming three-step pipeline. It enables faster convergence and maintains high accuracy, even during hard-pruning, with rapid recovery in retraining. We explore two primary emerging applications: (1) Energy-harvesting devices that require dynamic power management. We introduce EVE, an AutoML framework using SLR-based sparsification to find optimal multi-models with shared weights, reducing memory use and adapting to changing environments. (2) Diffractive Optical Neural Networks (DONNs) that are fast and energy-efficient but suffer from accuracy degradation due to interpixel interactions. We propose a physics-aware optimization framework for DONNs, incorporating SLR-based sparsification and roughness modeling to smooth phase changes and preserve accuracy. Additionally, we extend our research to multi-task learning (MTL) with DONNs, which traditionally requires manual reconfiguration. We propose LUMEN-PRO, an automated MTL framework that utilizes a flexible DONN backbone. By rotating shared layers instead of storing task-specific ones, LUMEN-PRO reduces memory usage and enhances accuracy, enabling efficient and high-performance DONNs across various tasks.
- 3:00 PM1hDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense of Shanglin ZhouTitle: Model Sparsification on Emerging Applications and Technologies Ph.D. Candidate: Shanglin Zhou Major Advisor: Dr. Caiwen Ding Co-Major Advisor: Dr. Krishna Pattipati Associate Advisors: Dr. Cunxi Yu, Dr. Zhijie Shi Date/Time: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Virtual Abstract: Deep neural networks (DNNs) with higher accuracy often lead to larger models, increasing storage and energy demands. Model sparsification can reduce size but risks compromising accuracy. Balancing these factors is challenging, especially as traditional processors struggle with the requirements of low-power, real-time DNNs, highlighting the need for more efficient solutions. In this thesis, we explore model sparsification in emerging applications. We propose an optimization approach using Surrogate Lagrangian Relaxation (SLR) for weight sparsification, streamlining the typical time-consuming three-step pipeline. It enables faster convergence and maintains high accuracy, even during hard-pruning, with rapid recovery in retraining. We explore two primary emerging applications: (1) Energy-harvesting devices that require dynamic power management. We introduce EVE, an AutoML framework using SLR-based sparsification to find optimal multi-models with shared weights, reducing memory use and adapting to changing environments. (2) Diffractive Optical Neural Networks (DONNs) that are fast and energy-efficient but suffer from accuracy degradation due to interpixel interactions. We propose a physics-aware optimization framework for DONNs, incorporating SLR-based sparsification and roughness modeling to smooth phase changes and preserve accuracy. Additionally, we extend our research to multi-task learning (MTL) with DONNs, which traditionally requires manual reconfiguration. We propose LUMEN-PRO, an automated MTL framework that utilizes a flexible DONN backbone. By rotating shared layers instead of storing task-specific ones, LUMEN-PRO reduces memory usage and enhances accuracy, enabling efficient and high-performance DONNs across various tasks.
- 3:00 PM1hDoctoral Dissertation Oral Defense, Shanglin ZhouTitle: Model Sparsification on Emerging Applications and TechnologiesAbstract:Deep neural networks (DNNs) with higher accuracy often lead to larger models, increasing storage and energy demands. Model sparsification can reduce size but risks compromising accuracy. Balancing these factors is challenging, especially as traditional processors struggle with the requirements of low-power, real-time DNNs, highlighting the need for more efficient solutions.In this thesis, we explore model sparsification in emerging applications. We propose an optimization approach using Surrogate Lagrangian Relaxation (SLR) for weight sparsification, streamlining the typical time-consuming three-step pipeline. It enables faster convergence and maintains high accuracy, even during hard-pruning, with rapid recovery in retraining.We explore two primary emerging applications: (1) Energy-harvesting devices that require dynamic power management. We introduce EVE, an AutoML framework using SLR-based sparsification to find optimal multi-models with shared weights, reducing memory use and adapting to changing environments. (2) Diffractive Optical Neural Networks (DONNs) that are fast and energy-efficient but suffer from accuracy degradation due to interpixel interactions. We propose a physics-aware optimization framework for DONNs, incorporating SLR-based sparsification and roughness modeling to smooth phase changes and preserve accuracy.Additionally, we extend our research to multi-task learning (MTL) with DONNs, which traditionally requires manual reconfiguration. We propose LUMEN-PRO, an automated MTL framework that utilizes a flexible DONN backbone. By rotating shared layers instead of storing task-specific ones, LUMEN-PRO reduces memory usage and enhances accuracy, enabling efficient and high-performance DONNs across various tasks.
- 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 PM1hAnalysis and Probability Seminar Sergey Nadtochiy (Illinois Institute of Technology) Cascade equation for Stefan problem as a mean field gameAbstract. The solutions to Stefan problem with Gibbs-Thomson law (i.e., with surface tension effect) are well known to exhibit singularities which, in particular, lead to jumps of the associated free boundary along the time variable. The correct times, directions and sizes of such jumps are only well understood under the assumption of radial symmetry, under which the free boundary is a sphere with varying radius. The characterization of such jumps in a general multidimensional setting has remained open until recently. In our recent work with M. Shkolnikov and Y. Guo, we derive a separate (hyperbolic) partial differential equation — referred to as the cascade equation — whose solutions describe the jumps of the solutions to the Stefan problem in the absence of any symmetry assumptions. It turns out that a solution to the cascade equation corresponds to a minimal element of the set of equilibria in a family of (first-order local) mean field games. In this talk, I will present and justify the cascade equation, will show its connection to the mean field games, and will prove the existence of a solution to the cascade equation.
- 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 PM1hLLAS Faculty/Staff Meet & GreetWe invite UConn faculty and students to the LLAS (Latino and Latin American Studies) Faculty/Staff Meet & Greet. Mingle with other students and faculty, enjoy delicious food, and get to know our space. All are welcome. Please RSVP for your spot today!
- 3:30 PM1hMCB Seminar Series: Michael GuertinMichael GuertinAssociate Professor, UConn Health Host: Leighton CoreMechanisms of direct repression by a transcription activatorThe term context specific is often vaguely invoked to describe transcription factors that have both activation and repression functions. In the seminar, I will define the context and molecular mechanisms of transcription factor-mediated cis activation and repression.Bio: Coordinate transcription regulation is central to development, drug responses, environmental feedback, and transcriptional dysregulation can lead to disease. The Guertin lab's greatest contribution to science has been to define the rules by which transcription factors determine where to bind in the genome and how transcription factors discriminate between genes to regulate.Link to publication (https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.13.594008)Guertin Lab Website (http://www.guertinlab.org)
- 3:30 PM1h 30mLabor, Development & Health Workshops: Abby Alpert
- 3:30 PM1h 30mLavender Resilience Collective September SeriesUConn Student Health and Wellness and the Rainbow Center are excited to announce the return of the Lavender Resilience Collective. The Lavender Resilience Collective is an educational support group opportunity that offers educational support for LGBTQIA+ UConn students to interrupt internalized bias based on our unique/dual identities. Together, students will learn new tools to help build resilience and feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students across all of UConn's campuses. Virtual September 10th, 17th, and 24th 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM To sign up, follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/83mbCrzTqt
- 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 PM1hStorrs Workshop: Talking to Professors
- 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!
- 5:00 PM1hBoba Party and Just DanceWe will be having boba and playing Just Dance in WREC 402 from 5-6 PM on September 24th, 2024! Please Join Us!
- 5:00 PM1hBoba Party and Just DanceWe will be having boba and playing Just Dance in WREC 402 from 5-6 PM on September 24th, 2024! Please Join Us!
- 5:00 PM1hDocumentary on Mansfield Training School Resident: "Fred's Story"FRED'S STORY (https://iisp.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/166/2024/09/Freds-Story-Poster-1.jpg) A documentary screening and discussionTUESDAY, SEP 24, 5PM Babbidge Library 2nd Floor Video Theater 2 (2119A) Please join us for a film screening and discussion that will shed light on the perspective of those who were residents of Mansfield Training School. "Fred's Story" is a 27-minute documentary about Fred Calabrese, who spent 30 years at Mansfield Training School after family members had him committed. The documentary was made by Eric Neudel in 1996 and features conversations with Fred, who lived and worked in Willimantic in the years following his release from Mansfield Training School. The documentary also includes archival film produced in 1964 by the Connecticut Department of Health promoting the school's policies and procedures. The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion, which will include members of the Mansfield Training School Memorial and Museum Project (https://mtsmemorialmuseumuconn.com/). This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by UConn's Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program (https://iisp.uconn.edu/).
- 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/).
- 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 PM1hNHPW Speaker: Carol KingAs part of our National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) programming, we are bringing Carol King as a speaker to help discuss the topic. She will be presenting on strategies and open a conversation on how to address hazing through anecdotes and stories.Required for second-year fraternity and sorority members.
- 6:00 PM1hNHPW Speaker: Carol KingAs part of our National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) programming, we are bringing Carol King as a speaker to help discuss the topic. She will be presenting on strategies and open a conversation on how to address hazing through anecdotes and stories.Required for second-year fraternity and sorority members.
- 6:00 PM1h 30mPhD Program Information Session
- 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/).
- 7:00 PM2hUConn Men's Soccer vs Fairfield - Mental Health Awareness Night/Lace Up 4 Pediatric CancerView UConn Men's Soccer's full schedule. (https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-soccer/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/).