November 2025
Learning
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TONIGHT:

LinkedIn & Resume Workshop!
LinkedIn and Resume Workshop. Complimentary professional headshots. When Nov 3rd 5 to 6 PM. Where Werth Forum. Who Students like you. Agenda Building a LinkedIn Building a resume Opportunity to get a professional headshot.

Happy First-Gen Week!

November 3 - 8, 2025
November 3 to 8 First Gen Week 2025 Storrs Campus
November 3 Monday First Gen Week Kickoff 12 to 1 PM Student Union 304B Gallery opening 1 30 PM Library Self Care Community Night 5 to 7 PM Rowe 320 November 4 Tuesday First Gen Veterans Open House 11 AM to 1 PM OASIS Lounge Student Union Create Your Own Totebag 1 30 to 3 30 PM Innovation Zone Alumni Networking 6 to 8 PM Alumni House November 5 Wednesday Resource Fair 12 to 2 PM Rowe Atrium First Gen House Community Night 5 to 6 PM Russell Hall CAPS Alumni Panel 6 to 8 PM North Reading Room
November 6 Thursday First Gen Faculty and Staff Mixer 12 to 2 PM Rowe 217 Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7 to 8 PM MCHU 102 November 7 Friday Candy giveaway and affirmations 12 to 2 PM Rowe Atrium First Gen Giving Day All day November 8 Saturday First Gen Day First Gen Student Leaders in New York

UConn is celebrating First-Gen week from November 3-8, with multiple events. First Gen Week is an extension of National First Gen Day, which happens each year on November 8. First-Gen Week is designed to celebrate the successes of first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and alumni!


UConn is dedicated to supporting and serving anyone who identifies as first-generation! Frist generation students come from families where neither a parent nor guardian as a four-year degree from a college or university.

Learn More About First Gen Week at UConn

Important Dates to Know

Monday, November 10

Last day to withdraw from a course & place courses on or remove from Pass/Fail grading.

Tuesday, November 18

LC Leadership Panel and Exhibition

3:30 - 5 p.m. | Werth Forum

Learn about the many LC leadership opportunities such as Floor Mentor, Learning Community Council, FYE Mentor, and RA. Current student leaders will share their experiences and answer your questions!

Tuesday, December 2 & Wednesday, December 3

LC Sip & Study

6 - 8 p.m. | Werth Forum

Bring your study materials, enjoy hot chocolate & snacks, and get ready for finals!

Monday, December 8 - Sunday, December 14

Final Exams
Student Leadership Awards. Nominate yourself or someone else for an award or scholarship! Awards include Learning Community Emerging Leader Award Learning Community Leadership Award Early Excellence in Innovation Award and many more. Nominations open through November 28. SLA.uconn.edu.
Submit a Nomination!
Psst Crown Day. Students must attend the Crown Act program in order to sign up for services on Crown Day. October 21st 7pm to 8pm AACC. Your crowns on us show up shine out. Crown Day November 9th 11am to 5pm Werth Forum.

Join us for C.R.O.W.N. Day, November 9th, 11 am - 5 pm in the Werth Forum

Come enjoy food, games and free hairstyling as we celebrate Natural Hair and the C.R.O.W.N. Act! Note: Free Styling sign-ups were held at the CROWN Act Program on Oct. 21st AACC.

FYP, AAC, & IZone Happenings
Apply to become a UConn Connects Mentor. Benefits include enhance study strategies and academic coaching skills build a network of faculty staff and peers earn three internship credits in EPSY 3030 join a community of peer mentors gain leadership experience. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Apply via achieve.uconn.edu.
Fall 2025 skillshares Cutting boards on October 16 6-10pm or October 18 2-6pm - Halloween Pinatas on October 27 4-8pm
For full workshop schedule visit achieve.uconn.edu

Around Campus

Support Resources

When life gets hard, UConn has resources and people who care about you personally. Whether your concerns be a natural disaster occurring close to your home, academic concerns or you just need to talk through things, UConn has people ready to help. Staff across our campuses are available to offer guidance and assistance - you just need to reach out. Below are resources you can explore if you’re looking for support.


Dean of Students: DOSO staff see students on a drop-in basis, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 1:00pm-3pm, Thursdays from 9am-11:00am and on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm in the Cultural Centers located in the Student Union. If drop-in hours don’t fit into your schedule, call 860-486-3426 to schedule an appointment. 



Student Health & Wellness Mental Health Services (SHaW), is available to provide support to students who may be struggling. There are several ways students can connect with SHaW: To make an appointment with SHaW-Mental Health call 860-486-4700. Call 833-308-3040 (US, Canada & the Caribbean) or 1-984-268-2016 (all other international locations) to access free and confidential mental health support 24/7/365. 
Do something extraordinary! Apply to be a Resident Assistant by November 30.

Smart Manufacturing Summit

The UConn School of Business Digital Frontiers Initiative (DFI) is hosting the Smart Manufacturing Summit on Wednesday, November 5th from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford.


This event will feature:

  • A keynote speaker highlighting the impact of manufacturing on Connecticut’s economy
  • Two expert panels exploring how data and technology are transforming the industry
  • A networking reception with complimentary appetizers
  • Tours and demos inside the UConn Innovate Lab
Register
VAW Global Health Outreach Trip. Two week internship in Summer 2026 to Guatemala. Partner with local families in underserved communities abroad to strengthen health systems. Work under licensed professionals to build artisan water filters gardens compost systems and small farms. Improve nutrition and community health through hands on projects. Gain 62 certified project hours with training cultural workshops and professional development. Open to all majors ideal for med school and graduate applications.

Is there an upcoming event or opportunity that you'd like included in the LC monthly newsletter? Email Alexis Doming at alexis.doming@uconn.edu.
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