Honors Weekly

Honors Weekly is the Programming & Events Office’s weekly magazine-style digest of upcoming events and items of interest. The latest copy is provided below.

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9/27 Werth Innovator Application Deadline

Werth Innovator Application Deadline

Monday, September 27th, 2021

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Storrs Campus
N/A

Are you a first-year student who identifies with or is part of an underrepresented population within entrepreneurship such as, female, LGBTQ+, and/or BIPOC...

and

Has an idea or interest in entrepreneurship or is a founder? We are looking for curious, creative, explorative students to apply to become a Werth Innovator!

Become a Werth Innovator as a part of the next F3 cohort dedicated to developing new leaders within UConn’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! We create accessibility to entrepreneurial programs for students who are traditionally underrepresented within entrepreneurship and big technology, based upon race, gender, sexual identity, and/or ethnicity.

As a Werth Innovator, you will have access to mentorship, skill building, a broad network of successful entrepreneurs and leaders and become a part of a unique community of people who build their entrepreneurial mindset. Werth Innovators develop leadership skills through unique experiences, activities and trips.

Additionally, first-year students who join the F3 cohort will have the opportunity to propose and work on an impactful project during the summer of 2022 as a full time, 10 week paid $4k internship with ongoing opportunities and network growth. Successful participation leads to a $3k scholarship during sophomore year.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to reviewing your application. Questions? Visit http://entrepreneurship.uconn.edu/WILD or email Katie.Britt@uconn.edu; Leadership Programs Coordinator at The Werth Institute.

Application Deadline is September 27th, 2021. No GPA requirement. Video submission required.

Contact Information: Katie.Britt@uconn.edu
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9/27 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Monday, September 27th, 2021

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Other
WebEx

Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.

Join the online session at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/.
For more information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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9/27 What's Going On: Water Crisis in Flint, MI

What's Going On: Water Crisis in Flint, MI

Monday, September 27th, 2021

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Other
WebEx

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Monday, September 27th | 7:00PM | Livestream Event

The University of Connecticut’s Leadership Legacy Experience is pleased to host Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, for a livestream lecture about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and its effects.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP is the founder and director of the Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative and author of What the Eyes Don’t See. With concentrations in environmental health and health policy, Dr. Hanna-Attisha received her bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan. She completed her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and her residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, where she was chief resident. She is currently a Charles Stewart Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health and an associate professor of pediatrics and human development at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

A pediatrician, scientist, activist, and author, Dr. Hanna-Attisha has testified four times before the United States Congress and was awarded the Freedom of Expression Courage Award by PEN America. She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and recognized as one of USA Today’s Women of the Century for her role in uncovering the Flint water crisis and leading recovery efforts, and most recently, received the 2020 CDC Foundation’s Fries Prize for Improving Health.

A frequent contributor to national media outlets, including the New York Times and Washington Post, Dr. Hanna-Attisha has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and countless other outlets championing the cause of children in Flint and beyond.

Admission to this event is free. All members of the UConn community are welcome to attend. The link to the livestream will be available 1 week prior to the event.

https://leadershiplegacy.uconn.edu/speaker-series/

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

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Contact Information: studentleadership@uconn.edu
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9/28 Co-curricular Engagement Workshop

Co-curricular Engagement Workshop

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Other
WebEx

Learn about the experiential components of a holistic application to medical school and make a plan for getting them-- including clinical experience, service, research/independent scholarship, and extracurriculars.

Link to the workshop: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/preadvis

This is an Honors Event. Category: Career, Professional, and Personal Development.

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Contact Information: Krista Rogers, krista.rogers@uconn.edu
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9/28 Inside Look: Connecting With Faculty

Inside Look: Connecting With Faculty

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Other
Virtual - WebEx

Join the OUR Peer Research Ambassadors for a discussion on establishing connections with faculty. Peer Research Ambassadors will share their experiences and answer your questions in this casual and interactive virtual session.

Student Panelists:

• Alex Clonan ’22 (Majors: Electrical Engineering & MCB)

• Kynza Khimani ’22 (Majors: PNB & Global Health)

• Stephanie Schofield’23 (Major: MCB; Minors: Chemistry & Psychological Sciences)

• Elisa Shaholli ’23 (Major: Economics; Minors, English & Global Studies)

Moderator: Mahima Mehta ’22 (Major: MCB; Minor: Spanish)

Join the online panel at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/.

Learn more about our panelists at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/peer-research-ambassadors/.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research
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9/28 Honors Lounge: UConn Trivia Night

Honors Lounge: UConn Trivia Night

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Storrs Campus
FSB 103

Honors Lounge is back! Join us on September 28th from 5-6pm in FSB 103 to play UConn-related Trivia, win prizes, and mingle with your Honors peers!

Please RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctxMh39o1dM402doqwLEekILCAEzGLNjdSZID82wlumidVwg/viewform

It is not required, but strongly encouraged.

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

#UHLevent1038

Contact Information: Megan Baro, megan.baro@uconn.edu
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9/28 Neag School of Education Teacher Certification Information Session

Neag School of Education Teacher Certification Information Session

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Hartford Campus
Room 316

The Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) is a part of the Neag School of Education. Programs operate out of three regional campuses: Avery Point, Downtown Hartford, and Waterbury.

Earn Connecticut Teacher Certification and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology (Special Education students) Begin the program in summertime at your choice of any of our three TCPCG campus locations Complete the program in 11 months, through 4 consecutive semesters of coursework: Summer Session I, Summer Session II, Fall Semester, and Spring Semester Note that TCPCG is a full-time program; no part-time options are available.

Access Our Virtual Information Session:

Learn more about the Teacher Certification for Program College Graduates (TCPCG) at UConn’s Neag School of Education: https://teachered.education.uconn.edu/tcpcg-overview/

Please RSVP at ann_marie.shanahan@uconn.edu any time before the date you would like to attend.

Contact Information: Ann Marie Shanahan, ann_marie.shanahan@uconn.edu
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9/28 OUR Peer Advising

OUR Peer Advising

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Other
Virtual

OUR Peer Research Ambassadors are UConn undergraduates who have engaged in research and creative activity during their undergraduate careers and want to help other students get involved.

Peer Research Ambassadors can share their advice, help you navigate the process of getting involved in undergraduate research, and connect you with OUR programs and resources during group drop-in hours and individual peer advising appointments.

Virtual Drop-In Advising

Have quick questions on getting involved? Want to chat with another student about the process and hear their experiences? Do you want to join in a conversation with other students interested in getting involved?

OUR Peer Research Ambassadors will be available for virtual drop-in advising during the hours below. Students can drop-in at any point during the advising hours. Please note that drop-in hours are an open forum for all undergraduates. There may be other students participating in the drop-in sessions with you.

Fall 2021 Virtual Group Drop-in Advising Hours:

Drop-in hours will begin Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and continue through Friday, November 19, 2021.

Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Fridays, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Students can drop-in to the virtual meeting room at any point during the drop-in advising hours. For a one-on-one conversation with a Peer Research Ambassador, please schedule an appointment.

One-on-One Peer Advising Appointments

Peer Research Ambassadors are available for one-on-one conversations to share their advice and discuss the process of getting involved.

For WebEx links, more information, or take make an appointment, visit: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/meet-with-a-pra/#

Contact Information: Office of Undergraduate Research, our@uconn.edu
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9/28 ISSS Coffee Hour: Party in the USA with Huskies International

ISSS Coffee Hour: Party in the USA with Huskies International

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Other
WebEx

Spend time with the International Student and Scholar Services as we enjoy a late night visual coffee party in the United States with a trivia game co-hosted by Huskies International! Pass by for an interactive presentation about the United States. You will be in for a treat with fun facts and questions about the US culture! We will give away gift cards to lucky winners. Coffee Hours helps us connect with each other and learn more about different countries and cultures and it's a fun way to network with the UConn community. Learn about the services the International Student and Scholar Services provide and if you wish to be part of Huskies International, this is a great time to meet them!

Students can access the event here: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m5efafbc573953003f176225e9c847e86

This is an Honors Event. Category: Multiculturalism & Global Citizenship.

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Contact Information: Nadine Boudissa, nadine.boudissa@uconn.edu
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9/29 STEM Seminar Series - Interdisciplinary Engineering Research

STEM Seminar Series - Interdisciplinary Engineering Research

Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

12:20 PM - 01:10 PM

Other
WebEx

Are you interested in pursing research in the field of Engineering? Join us for this panel discussion with three faculty members in the School of Engineering - Dr. Derek Aguiar, Dr. Necmi Biyikli, and Dr. Ramesh Malla. Learn about the research they are engaged in and how undergraduates can get involved. The STEM Seminar series is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and is designed especially for students conducting (or interested in conducting) STEM research.

Here is the access information:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=maf3fc8e7fab30475f6499ac3153b481a

Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021 12:15 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Meeting number: 2624 290 3681
Password: J2MhRjw5pZ3

Join by video system
Dial 26242903681@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: 262 429 03681

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

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