February 2020
Learning Community Newsletter
LC Recruitment Opinion Survey
Maker Mentors
If you're interested in joining us as a Maker Mentor, come to our weekly meetings in the LCIZ (Werth Tower 014)!
Wednesdays 8-9pm

LCIZ Open Hours Spring 2020
Monday: 2-10pm
Tuesday: 2-10pm
Wednesday: 2-7pm
Thursday: 2:30-10pm
Friday: 2-6pm
Saturday: 2-6pm
Spring 2020 Skillshare Events

Making a Heating Pad with Carly
Thursday, February 6th, 3-5pm

Make a Valentine's Day Light Box with Rachel & Isaiah
Monday, February 10th, 4:30-6:30pm

Silhouette Painting with Greta
Wednesday, February 19th, 4:30-6:30pm

Build & Launch a Rocket with Josh & Mitch
Saturday, March 14th, 3-5pm

Soap Making with Greta
Wednesday, March 25th, 5-7pm

*Be on the look out to RSVP, coming soon!*

If you haven't yet completed the Green Level Safety Training for the 2019-2020 school year, use this link to request it so you can gain access to the LCIZ!
Opportunities
Innovate Wellness Challenge
Registration Due February 11
The UConn Wellness Coalition and  OPIM Innovate  are excited to host UConn’s second campus-wide Innovate Wellness Challenge. This year, the challenge will address student stress. Students have the best vantage point to take on this challenge and we need new thinking from our talented, innovative students. Through this challenge, students will use the design thinking process, build their skills and resumé, work with students, staff, and faculty, have the chance to implement their solutions, and win up to $2,250!
CLAS Leadership Board
Application Due February 19
The CLAS Student Leadership Board is a group of undergraduates committed to strengthening and enhancing the academic experience and student community in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Board's mission is to serve the College's community as liaisons between the Dean and the students in order to enhance communications, academic experiences, and alumni connections while embodying the values of a liberal arts and sciences education.
2020 Student Life Awards
Nominations Due February 22
The Student Life Awards are designed to recognize student and organizations for outstanding contributions to the leadership of the University community and beyond. Students may be nominated for a variety of awards recognizing scholarship, community service, outstanding programming, leadership, school pride and more. There are also awards recognizing outstanding advisement and support of students and student organizations by faculty and staff members.
100 Years of Women Scholarship
Application Due February 28
The 100 Years of Women Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 to honor a high school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut, or current UConn student(s) who, as a role model or advocate, has advanced the role and contributions of women in society.
A Few Pitch Dates Left
in 2020
Pitch your idea to an engaged audience for a chance to win funding.
Pitch Nigh Applications are due in advance of each date.
The Hartford Freshman Experience Program 2020
This program is ideal for ambitious college freshmen looking to get a leg up on the competition. The programs offers exposure to the insurance industry, as well as an employer's perspective on how to maximize your college journey to best position yourself for a future internship and full time job.
Events Around Campus
February Events at the Benton Museum of Art
Save the Date!
Youth Lobby Day: February 10
C 2 Connect & Challenge
One-Day Retreat
March 1, 2020
Register ASAP!
C 2 fosters genuine connections and enhances well-being through intentionally designed programs centered on challenging UConn students to unplug, engage in physical activity, and share experiences. 
 
UConn Rec, Student Activities and Student Health & Wellness are hosting a day-long retreat to help students unplug from the daily campus grind and challenge themselves to connect with new friends. The day will include both large and small group activities that range from team-building, yoga, meditation to even rock climbing.
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