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11/29 Submissions due for Uyghur Genocide Awareness Art Competition

Submissions due for Uyghur Genocide Awareness Art Competition

Sunday, November 29th, 2020

11:58 PM - 11:59 PM

Other
Virtual

The UConn MSA is holding a campus wide art contest to raise awareness for the Uighur genocide. Millions of muslims are being detained, tortured, and forced into labor in concentration camps in China simply because of their religion. This is the largest human rights abuse and instance of religious persecution since the Holocaust. Through this contest we hope to raise student awareness about the crisis, and to create emotionally resonant and informative artwork that celebrates Uighur cultures and brings attention to these human rights violations.

This contest is open to all UConn students, including graduate students. Students can submit any type of art of any length whether it be video, painting, creative writing, music, etc. There will be a $50 cash prize as well as Uighur themed merchandise for the winners. It is completely free to participate. Submissions are due on Sunday, November 29th at midnight and must be uploaded to this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Pe-KqFwqhf15xrIrR0loGdzwDIoOsqT5VfGTCfYdLxa53w/viewform

The full list of rules is also in the google form.

For faculty and students who are not able to submit to the art contest but still want to support our efforts, you can sign our petition which demands that UConn officially denounce the Uyghur genocide (http://tinyurl.com/UyghurPetition). The petition also calls for UConn to condemn and properly discipline the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, who have been emailing students and faculty saying the genocide is a lie and that the MSAs campaign is alarmist and baseless. Denying this genocide is equivalent to denying the Holocaust, and this dissemination of lies and hatred should not be tolerated by the University. All the names from the petition will be put in a giant art piece that will be projected onto prominent locations on campus. If you would like to donate to support Uyghur refugees you can venmo @uconnmsa with the title “Uyghur Petition.” All the money will go to the non-profit ICNA Relief’s fund which supports Uyghur refugee widows and orphans living in Turkey. Every dollar you donate will increase the size of your name in the art piece. You can also donate directly to ICNA Relief (https://icnareliefcanada.ca/uyghur-relief) and email uconnmsa@gmail.com screenshots or confirmations of your donation with the subject line “Uyghur Petition-Full Name” to increase the size of your name.

Contact Information: UConn Muslim Student Association, uconnmsa@gmail.com
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11/30 My Own Words - Book Discussion Part 2

My Own Words - Book Discussion Part 2

Monday, November 30th, 2020

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Other
Webex

Join the Women’s Center as we read My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In light of her passing, we hope to discuss her life’s work and her legacy, as well as what it all means for the future of our country.

If interested, fill out the google form to stay updated and ask any questions!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUxXfb5MnQzCMsLvJrJiPUt7C9QiqlR8ef3T6dTV7S8DWexA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Contact Information: Kathy Fischer at kathy.fischer@uconn.edu
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12/1 STEM Seminar Series - The Value of Virtual Research Experiences: A Conversation with UConn Undergrads

STEM Seminar Series - The Value of Virtual Research Experiences: A Conversation with UConn Undergrads

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Other
Virtual

The McNair Scholars Program and the Office of Undergraduate Research invite you to hear from our undergraduate student panelists in our second STEM Seminar event, The Value of Virtual Research Experiences: A Conversation with UConn Undergrads.

This series is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, and is designed especially for students conducting (or interested in conducting) undergraduate STEM research. These seminars are opportunities to learn about research being pursued around campus and to ask questions about getting involved in research.

If you require an accommodation to participate in a STEM Seminar event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu at least 5 business days prior to the seminar.

https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m04d63c6d08b4e95f2da82405e9d09686
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020 12:30 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 120 157 0173
Password: rsV24SQNsG2
e0b076c5c73e4d4db3a726c1a811b368

Join by video system
Dial 1201570173@uconn-cmr.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-415-655-0002 US Toll
Access code: 120 157 0173

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Career, Professional, & Personal Development OR Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement.

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Contact Information: Jason Gordon, jason.gordon@uconn.edu
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12/1 Strategies for Deeper Learning Workshop

Strategies for Deeper Learning Workshop

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Other
Virtual

Academic Achievement Center Workshops are presentations hosted by trained coaches and interns on a variety of topics that will help you achieve academic success. These events will be hosted virtually online on WebEx. To access the live workshops, students need to go to https://achieve.uconn.edu/pres/workshops/. On the website, students should click the workshop's image and enter the WebEx password. The password is included in the workshop's image on our page.

Contact Information: Kathleen Kelly, kathleen.a.2.kelly@uconn.edu
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12/2 Critical Looking: A Virtual Dialogue

Critical Looking: A Virtual Dialogue

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Other
Virtual

Tap your powers of observation and investigate a single work of art through close looking and discussion with Amanda Douberley, Assistant Curator/Academic Liaison.

During November and December, we are featuring works of art in the exhibition, The Human Epoch: Living in the Anthropocene. This week’s subject is ""Cole Mine, Longport"" (1909) by Joseph Pennell

Offered via Zoom Meetings – registration is required and space is limited. Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdOquqTkpGNEv634moPqLraP39RW0lj-R

Your registration will be approved if space is available. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting or put on a wait list.

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement.

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Contact Information: Amanda Douberley, amanda.douberley@uconn.edu
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12/2 #MilkwithDignity: Farmworkers Call on Hannaford Supermarkets Across the Northeast

#MilkwithDignity: Farmworkers Call on Hannaford Supermarkets Across the Northeast

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Other
Virtual

Throughout the Corona Crisis, migrant farmworkers continue to work day in and day out to produce the milk and dairy products that line supermarket shelves. Join Migrant Justice & Huskies for Human Rights UConn on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30 pm for a 1.5 hour virtual presentation to learn more about farmworkers’ groundbreaking Milk with Dignity program and continued struggle for justice. We know that the cows don't milk themselves: Learn more about how you can get involved and help expand this powerful solution to the Hannaford supermarket’s supply chain.

Please use the following form link to register! The Zoom link will be provided to all who fill out the form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuUWyHZgzBylyKM6KsaJROuL91v1oyRu-btTrPs6EeBybbsA/viewform?gxids=7757

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Social Change, Service, & Sustainability.

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Contact Information: Aarushi Nohria, aarushi.nohria@uconn.edu
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12/2 Finals Prep Workshop

Finals Prep Workshop

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Other
Virtual

Academic Achievement Center Workshops are presentations hosted by trained coaches and interns on a variety of topics that will help you achieve academic success. These events will be hosted virtually online on WebEx. To access the live workshops, students need to go to https://achieve.uconn.edu/pres/workshops/. On the website, students should click the workshop's image and enter the WebEx password. The password is included in the workshop's image on our page.

Contact Information: Kathleen Kelly, kathleen.a.2.kelly@uconn.edu
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12/2 Honors in STEM: Engineering/Math Trivia Night!

Honors in STEM: Engineering/Math Trivia Night!

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Other
Virtual

Honors in STEM invites you to a fun-filled trivia night on 12/2 from 7 - 8 pm! We will have a Jeopardy game where attendees can participate and meet other students who are interested STEM fields. This trivia night is part of a STEM series we are doing, where each letter of the word ""STEM"" will be a game night. This game night will be engineering and math-themed, and there will be point prizes for those who do well in the Jeopardy game!

Please sign up here if you are planning to attend: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrlmD9EFg-hVfges_Q9GVRRb-R0jjmo75TRUwwdIJ6g/edit#gid=0

Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/3246242017?pwd%3DTllFWkRKVVJmdjMxNFhwRnhlYWRtUT09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1603719651260000&usg=AOvVaw0cE0RZfOwNgLVxy2S5cOsb

Meeting number: 324 624 2017
Password: stemtrivia

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Honors Community Development.

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Contact Information: Areej Sayeed, areej.sayeed@uconn.edu
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12/3 Provost's Distinguished Speaker Series: Sandra M. Chafouleas

Provost's Distinguished Speaker Series: Sandra M. Chafouleas

Thursday, December 3rd, 2020

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Other
Virtual

The Provost’s Distinguished Speaker Series fosters intellectual, professional, and personal growth and collegiality among the University of Connecticut community. This series provides an opportunity for our most recently-inducted Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors and Endowed Chairs to share advances in their expertise and engage thought-provoking discussions.

Along with their respective schools and colleges, we are pleased to host these accomplished scholars who are recognized by the University as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors or brought to UConn via named chairs with prestigious endowments. These outstanding faculty set the highest standards with their teaching, research, and outreach, and advance our university.

December 3, 2020: Sandra M. Chafouleas, "Well-Being in School, Child, and Community: Advancing the Whole, Not the Sum of Its Parts"
•Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, UConn Neag School of Education
•Neag Endowed Professor, Department of Educational Psychology

For more information and for the WebEx link, visit https://provost.uconn.edu/events-and-recognition/distinguished-speaker-series/

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement OR Social Change, Service, & Sustainability.

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Contact Information: Office of the Provost, provost@uconn.edu
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12/3 SURF Information Session

SURF Information Session

Thursday, December 3rd, 2020

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
online

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. The SURF program is open to undergraduate students in all majors at all campuses who plan to graduate no earlier than December 2021. Students can apply for funding of up to $4,500 per student.
Interested students should plan to attend one of the upcoming SURF Information sessions to learn how to apply and what makes an application successful!

Thursday, December 3, 4:00-5:00pm - Join us via this WebEx link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m4dab374b122bcd5e315042ea9eb0bdcf

This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Additional information on the SURF Award program can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact Jodi Eskin (jodi.eskin@uconn.edu) by November 30, 2020.

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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