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Student Daily Digest

Thursday, April 16, 2026

UConn Today	App Gives Easy UConn Dining Hall Nutrition Info Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration Students Claim Victories at QuantumUP Event Trkiye at the Crossroads
Tier III Student Org Events & Information	Today: Mama Mia Drive-In Movie at W Lot
Student Organization Events & Information	4/16 Geoclub Lego Night 4/16 Blood Drive 4/16 CLAS Spring Market 4/17 River Cleanup With SWCS 4/17 NRHH Earth Day Clean Up 4/25 From Jollof to Puff-Puff:Nigerian Cultural Feast 4/29 Group Study / Support \| First-Gen Pre-Med Society Free Virtual Counseling -Substance Use, Ages 14-21 ARE Case Comp:$250 Prize, Food Access, Hydroponics E-board Applications:UCONN Financial Literacy Club Apply for USJ
Cultural Center Events	4/16 4/16 ALA x AACC - Intersected Identities Panel
Special Events	4/16 Spring cleaning but for your writing? Today: First Gen Summit: Surviving to Thriving 4/21 A Dialogue on Genocide and Atrocity Prevention. 4/21 Werth Institute \| Innovation in Motion 5k 4/22 Earth Day Spring Fling 4/25 Have fun at Fresh Check Day 6/6 Submit Interest-Local Government Case Competition
Academic and Scholarly Events	4/16 InCHIP - Bystander Action in Violence Prevention 4/17 ANSC MS Defense: Haley Rutstein 4/17 SoMAM Seminar Series - Dr. Daniele Vivona Today: Ecoposium: Indigenous Environmental Justice 4/21 Upcoming Rising Stars of Regenerative Engineering 4/22 Undergrad Talk: Josephine Burke & Suleen Kareem 4/23 Ukraine and the Expertise of Targeted Communities 4/24 The Perry A. Zirkel Law and Education Conference BME Seminar Series: Dr. Eric Young Join The UConn HELLO Lab
Health, Wellness, and Safety	4/16 Fresh Check Day TONIGHT: Sports Injuries Free CME Opportunity Free Physical Activity Programming
International Student Information	CISS Welcome Program Leader Application
Arts and Entertainment	4/17 UConn Senior BFA Showcase 4/17 not going to UCONNIC but still want live music? Today: Badger Meets the Fairies by Margaret Moody Puppets 9/25 Jorgensen: Pat Metheny - Tickets on Sale Now Connecticut Rep: Comedy Tonight Pug's Place by Jerry Harney, 4/17-4/18 The Gilded Throne Performances: This Weekend
Volunteer Opportunities	4/17 Volunteer at WAIM with Community Service Days Today: Volunteer at WAIM with Community Service Days Today: Volunteer at MACC with Community Service Days Volunteer with Preschoolers - Fall 2026 Give & Go Volunteers Needed Windham Hospital Volunteering Services
Leadership Opportunities	Internship Fall 2026: UConn Connects Mentoring Plant Futures Promotional Chair Application Undergraduate Research Society E-Board Application COGS Mentor-Mentee Program (Fall 2026)
Career, Internship & Fellowship	4/23 Rainbow Center Resume and Cover Letter Review 4/16 AACC Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In Apply to Be a Werth Innovator Before April 19th Undergraduate Graduation Survey
Dining Services	Last Day to Try Class of 2026 Senior Slice Pizzas
Technology	4/25 Student Administration System Offline for Upgrade
On Campus Job Opportunities	Apply to be an Admissions Representative
Scholarship & Award Announcements	Kaplan Giveaway - MacBook + AirPods $1,500 UConn Student Scholarships Universitas 21 RISE Showcase & Awards IRIS Mentor Application 2026-27
Research	4/9 Final Exam Pass: Darlene Rouleau Free Virtual Counseling -Substance Use, Ages 14-21 Social Anxiety Disrupting Daily Life? Use Nicotine? Groundbreaking Research Probiotics and Gut Health Male Hispanics being recruited for a study Study Participants Needed: Breast Cancer Study Cooling Vest impact on Thermoregulation Efficacy Adult participants wanted for hearing study