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This is your monthly LC Newsletter full of exciting announcements and info
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Learning Community Class(es)
This is a reminder that you should be registered for the following classes according to your Learning Community. Please DO NOT drop the class(es). If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Amanda Wilde, [email protected] for assistance.


AAC Workshops for Students 
   
Attend one of the peer-led AAC's workshops this fall! We have completely revamped our offerings and are now featuring: Microsoft Excel Basics, Presentation Skills, Academic Financial Planning, and Online Course Support. This is a great place to get specific support regarding a single topic and meet other students who are looking for guidance in the same area.  
Head to achieve.uconn.edu/pres/workshops/ for the schedule and more details.
       

The AAC & Your LC
   
Directors & Instructors: Request a presentation for your LC FYE class this fall. We have re-branded our presentations, created new activities, and would love to support LC students.
Go to achieve.uconn.edu/pres/request/ to submit a request and preview some of the slides for each presentation.  
 
Check your MyHousing portal and UConn email for more information about your room/roommate assignments
FYP, LC & AAC visiting UConn Stamford in June
LCIZ Makerspace Course & Workshops for Pre-College Summer

One of our Learning Community Meetings during Orientation


Look for more information coming soon, including:
  • New, longer hours of operation
  • How to access the space and complete safety trainings
  • The return of the Make Your Space Challenge and the LC Modified Pinewood Derby
  • Fall workshop announcements
Located in Werth Tower 014
Questions? Email Cody Ryan.

Welcome New LC Team Members!
Sara Dahlen
Learning Community Program Assistant
Sara is originally from southeastern Connecticut and attended UConn briefly. During her junior year, Sara relocated to eastern North Carolina to help take care of family. While in NC, she earned a degree in Hospitality Management from East Carolina University. After graduation, she joined the staff at ECU and worked in the Dean's Office for the College of Human Ecology. After spending 12 years in NC, Sara was homesick for New England and took a job in Porstmouth, NH as the Event Coordinator for a Chamber of Commerce. It was during this time when Sara realized how much she missed working with students in higher education and is very excited to be back in the world of higher education and home, closer to friends and family. She is looking forward to working with you all!
Directors

Nancy Cronin
Nursing House Director
Assistant Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing

Mark Kohan
Human Rights & Action House Director
Assistant Clinical Professor in the Neag School of Education
More about Mark
Non-Residential LCs

Jessica Groves
Psychology Learning Community
Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Department of Psychological Sciences

José (Joel) Nebres
NEW Communication Learning Community
Academic Advisor & Internship Administrative Coordinator, Department of Communication

Chelsea Zabel
Psychology Learning Community
Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Department of Psychological Sciences
Graduate Assistants (GAs)

Rebecca Colby & Alexis Trench
WiMSE House GAs

Joey Fetta
Nursing House GA

Taylor Moreau
Public Health House GA

Cory Sprinkel
Human Rights & House GA (Community Outreach)

Johanna Tiarks
Leadership House GA (Student Activities, Leadership)

Burak Yazar
Global House GA
Hall Directors (HDs) & Assistant Residence Hall Directors (ARHDs)

Werth Tower
Assistant Director Supervisor: Arling Cofresi
Ruqayyah Abdullah
Hall Director
 
Katrina Camerato
ARHD
 
Phil Coontz
Hall Director
(Previously with McMahon Hall/Global House)

Joe Galarza
ARHD

Northwest
Assistant Director Supervisor: Willie Garcia
Dave Cavallaro
Hall Director
(Previously with Alumni Halls)  

Alumni & McMahon 
Assistant Director Supervisor: Kym Hendricks 
 
Mickey Capps
   
ARHD, Alumni
 
Susannah Hufford
Hall Director, Alumni

Devon Walker
Hall Director, Alumni

Jen O'Neill
Hall Director, McMahon Hall
Global House

Anthony Tellez
ARHD, McMahon Hall
Global House
LC Director Feature
Ronald Beghetto
Innovation House Director
Professor, Educational Psychology
Graduate Program Director, Cognition, Instruction, Learning & Technology




Last year, Dr. Beghetto joined the LC family as the Director of Innovation House. He works with students to help them think up problem-solving ideas and make them realities through their "Legacy Projects." An internationally recognized expert on creativity in education, Dr. Beghetto is an amazing resource for Innovation House students as he pushes them to think outside the predictable conventions of their educational experience and fully engage with their UConn experience.

Check out some recent media with Dr. Beghetto below!

Take Beautiful Risks | Ron Beghetto TEDx
Take Beautiful Risks | Ron Beghetto TEDx

Ron Beghetto talks creativity with Jefferson Public Radio
 
In addition to his roles at UConn, Dr. Beghetto is the editor-in-chief for the  Journal of Creative Behavior (the oldest and longest standing journal devoted to creativity research), and serves as a creativity advisor for the LEGO Foundation.

If you'd like to send material to feature a Director, student, or LC Team member, email [email protected] !
                       

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