University of Connecticut

Faculty/Staff Daily Digest

Thursday, September 16, 2021

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Training and Professional Development	9/16 CME/CPE - Improving Patient Care Access 9/20 HuskyCT basics intro and overview 9/22 Effective Use of Small Group Instruction 9/23 Writing Effective Reference Letters 9/24 FlipGrid: Video Discussion Platform Build Quantitative Research & Evaluation Skills Deliver and Grade Assignments with Gradescope Dialogue in the Classroom: Strategies for Building Join CCEIs Traction Program
Scholarly Colloquia and Events	2/18 NUSC Seminar: Dr. Ramine Alexander 9/17 ME Fall Seminar Series - Dr. Tengfei Luo 9/22 Psychology Colloquium/ CETL Teaching Forum 9/17 Geography Coll. - Monitoring COVID Outbreaks in US 9/17 MCB Research Seminar: Alyssa Coulter 9/17 NUSC Seminar: Dr. Maria-Luz Fernandez 9/30 The Great Resignation- Why Millions are Quitting 9/29 #ThisIsAmerica: Critical Race Theory in Schools 10/14 Special Lecture: Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna 10/15 Registration Open to Rainbow Center Symposium Please Note for Any Interested Pre-Law Students
Human Resources and Benefits	9/21 Upswing Health Information Session
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment	9/16 JORGENSEN: Tickets for Fall Events On Sale Now 9/17 Benton: Critical Looking At The Museum Tomorrow 9/19 Jazz Showcase Concert Sunday
Finance and Administration	Concur Navigation and Profile Setup Training
Technology and Computing	9/20 Patch All Apple Devices
Safety, Health, and Wellness	9/20 Care for Someone in Recovery from Addiction? COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources Intro to Mindfulness Meditation Mondays Via Webex Pedestrian, Driving, Bicycling Safety Reminders Spreading the Word w/ a QR Code
Special Events and Receptions	9/17 Queer UConn Employees: Happy Hour 4:30pm - 6:30pm 9/18 UConn Health's South Park Road Race 9/23 From Afghanistan to Connecticut Panel 9/24 Neurodiversity Fall Discussion Series 10/10 Homecoming 2021 Judges
Research, Funding, and Awards	Accelerate UConn: Bring Your Technology to Market NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Resources Seeking Human Subjects for Paid KSI Study Seeking Human Subjects for Plant-based Study
Sales and Fundraisers	10/9 2nd Annual UConn Rescue Emergency Care Conference
Student Activities	9/17 Blood Drive 9/27 Leadership Legacy Presents Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Additional UConn Information	9/16 Yom Kippur Services Academic Achievement Center - In Person & Virtual