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Special Announcement
Current freshmen who applied to return to their Learning Communities will be notified mid-February of their status. 

Check your UConn email frequently for updates!

 Email Amanda Wilde if you have questions.
Student Leadership
Learning Community Executive Council
Due February 9, 2018
Floor Mentor 
Application Deadline Extended!
Due February 14, 2018


New Structure for Learning Community 
Student Leadership

NEW Learning Community Council (LCC)
Replacing Learning Community Ambassadors (LCA's), the Learning Community Council will focus on supporting the LC Program through:
  • Enhanced interaction with the Office and its collaborators
  • More responsibility around event planning and project management through participation on at least one Committee
  • More opportunities for leadership, creativity, and initiative-taking
More information about the Council will be available in early 2018, and applications for the Learning Community Council will become available in late March 2018.

Learning Community Executive Council  (LCEC)
Will continue to function as elite leaders who:
  • Oversee the operations of the Learning Community Council
  • Serve as project leads for important Learning Community wide initiatives and programs
  • Serve as Committee Chairs, each focusing on a different aspect of the Learning Community Program and overseeing LCC members on their committee
Academic Achievement Center
Upcoming Workshops
2/5 (4-5 p.m.)  in Werth Tower 115
Success in STEM

2/5 (7-8 p.m.)
This Exam Just Got REAL! (Exam Preparation)

2/6 (4-5 p.m.)
Do I Need To Buy the Textbook? 
(Reading Comprehension)

2/7 (4-5 p.m.)
iStudy: Educational Apps for Success

2/12 (7-8 p.m.)
168 Hours: Work, Play, Study (Time Management)

2/13 (4-5 p.m.)
Learning From Exam Performance

2/13 (7-8 p.m.)
Study Better, Faster, Stronger

2/15 (4-5 p.m.)
Just Breathe...Taming Your Stress

- All workshops will be held in ROWE 217  -

More workshops & info about the AAC
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Printable Flyer with full list of events!
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Learning Community Events
Learning Community Spring Fling
Friday, March 23
7-10pm
NextGen Forum in Werth Tower
All Learning Community Students Welcome

Sponsored by the Werth Tower Hall Association 
& Learning Communities Office

Admission by RSVP Only - Coming Soon
HackUConn 2018:
Sports & Games
April 6 & 7
Werth Tower

Learn More & Sign Up for HackUConn!

HackUConn Information Session
Led by Innovation House Alum, Britney Reynolds

Introducing: 
"Workshop Wednesdays"
Every Wednesday from 6-8pm

2/7: Laser Engraved Sign
2/14: LED-Lit Valentine's Day Card
2/21: Vinyl-Cut Voyage
2/28: DIY Guitar Effects Pedal

Check out the LCIZ website for more workshops and information!
Printable Flyer

Located in Werth Tower 014
Questions? Email Cody Ryan.

Applications due February 5th - Click image to apply.
100 Years of Women Scholarship Award

The University of Connecticut's Women's Center is pleased to announce the granting of the 100 Years of Women Scholarship Award.  The 100 Years of Women Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 to honor a current matriculated UConn undergraduate or graduate student, or a high school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut, who, as a role model or advocate, has demonstrated a commitment to women's issues through service to their community or school.  

Applicants must be enrolled for the entire Fall 2018/Spring 2019 academic year.  The scholarship award ranges from $750 up to $1,000.
 
Application deadline is February 28! 

Questions? Call the Women's Center at  (860) 486-4738.
Bridging the Gap: Summer Experiential Learning in Food & Nutrition

Bridging the Gap brings Connecticut community college students or university students in their first 2 years of study to the UConn Storrs campus for a 10-week summer program, in the laboratories of the Department of Nutritional Sciences or at nearby community sites.  
  • $3,500 stipend and housing included.
  •  4 days/week working at a research site, with activities and sharing on Fridays.
  • Field trips will also be arranged.
 
Application deadline is March 9! 


Program Directors
Hedley Freake PhD & Amy Mobley PhD RD
860.486.1704 &  860.486.5073
Dr. Freake's Email &  Dr. Mobley's Email
                       

Learning Community Program