University of Connecticut

Faculty/Staff Daily Digest

Friday, August 21, 2026

Training and Professional Development	Today: Text Analysis in RStudio 8/25 UDL Foundations 8/25 Creating Presence and Meaningful Engagement 8/25 Demonstration of Classroom Activities 8/27 Syllabus Basics & Refreshers 8/27 Design Smarter 2.0: Prompting Reflection 8/27 LIONS Framework: International Students 8/31 Online Proctoring with ProctorU 9/16 The Academic Slice: Experiential Global Learning HuskyCT: The Basics Measuring Student Learning: Fall Programming
Scholarly Colloquia and Events	8/25 Eng. PhD Diss. Defense: Luisana Duarte Armendariz
Human Resources and Benefits	UCPEA Professional Development Courses With TLS Graduate Employee 2026 Healthcare Open Enrollment
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment	Complimentary Tickets for First Two Football Games 9/13 Vase Flower Arranging Class at The Benton
Special Events and Receptions	Recruit for Your Student Labor and Work Study Jobs
Research, Funding, and Awards	8/31 LS: Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program Home Air Safety Recruiting Women for Blackcurrant Study NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Update
Student Activities	Today: Blood Drive