University of Connecticut

Faculty/Staff Daily Digest

Thursday, October 17, 2019

UConn Today	Tease an Elk? Only If You Want Serious Jail Time The Art of Living in Extremes What Makes a Good Primary Care Doctor?
University Policy Information	Research and Experiential Course Renumbering
Training and Professional Development	10/23 - Feedback and Assessment Prepare Your Online Course for Winter Teaching Tip: Mid-Semester Teaching Surveys
Scholarly Colloquia and Events	10/17 Chemistry Colloquium: Matthew Krzywda 10/17 EEB Seminar - Dr. Brian Sedio 10/17 Lecture: Intimate Partner Violence 10/17 Sarah Willen Book Launch : Fighting for Dignity 10/17 Talk on Intermarriage and Antisemitism 10/18 Geosciences Seminar Series: Yemane Asmerom 10/18 MCB Graduate Seminar Series: Brundin and Vijayan 10/18 NRE Seminar: MercuryPollution and Bird Migration 10/18 PSLA Seminar: Plant Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas 10/19 Witchcraft in Connecticut 10/23 Astronomy Seminar: Dr. Carlos Vargas 10/24 Racism, Anti-Racism, Health + Virtual Reality 10/24 Africana Studies Discuss the Book "Just Mercy" 10/24 Next Week's Teale: Paul Ferraro PhD, Johns Hopkins 10/30 InCHIP Virtual Meet 'n' Greet: UConn KIDS 11/8 How Can We Prevent Opioid-related Deaths in CT? New Healthcare Innovation Online Certificate
Human Resources and Benefits	Today's Tree Walk Rescheduled
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment	10/17 CAG Panel Discussion: Abstraction Reconsidered 10/17 Jorgensen: We Banjo 3 Tonight at 7:30 pm 10/17 Opening of New Ballard Institute Exhibits 10/17 Symphony Orchestra: Festive Airs and Dances 10/18 Heilig Memorial Concert, Shai Wosner, Piano 10/18 Tarang - Diwali Event Tickets 10/20 Songfest: Espana - An Afternoon of Spanish Song 10/20 Jorgensen: Dragons Love Tacos this Sunday 10/26 Jorgensen: Harlem 100 feat. Mwenso & The Shakes
Safety, Health, and Wellness	10/19 Walk With a Doc and Future UConn Doc Saturday 10/21 Free & Private Rapid HIV Test/HepC Test @ the RC Handled With Care: Breast Cancer at UConn Health
Special Events and Receptions	10/24 Library Survey - Focused Group Conversation 10/28 Kid's STEM Halloween Event 10/24 Red Cross Blood Drive 10/24 "Forced Into Genocide" Book Discussion Block & Bridle Annual Ham Sale Sign up to Participate in Worldfest- Last Day Trailblazer Exhibit at UConn
Research, Funding, and Awards	10/17 Boren/CLS Information Session Are You Working with a Talented Undergrad in STEM? Enrolling Participants Who Stutter (18+)
Student Activities	10/3 12 Step Recovery Yoga 10/18 Apply to be a McNair Undergrad STEM Researcher