Enrichment Programs

Hillside is currently accepting applications (until October 1st) for the Spring 2024 recruitment cycle! We’re open to all majors for either our Genesis (EdTech, InsurTech, Sustainability, and SportsTech) or STEM (industry-agnostic impact investments) fund.

Dr. Jennifer Roberts, a renowned scholar, author and professor from the University of Maryland is headlining this important dialogue on the racialization of nature, health equity and discrimination in the outdoors.

The title of her lecture is “We are each other’s harvest. We are each other’s magnitude and bond. Understanding the Racialization of Nature.” Following the lecture, a diverse panel will discuss elemental themes relevant to the lecture.

This program is made possible by NatureRx and is apart of their I Thrive Naturally Program as well as the Undergraduate Student Government.

This is an Honors Event. Category: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement.

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Husky Ambassadors assist the Office of Admissions by hosting prospective students during our Husky-for-a-Day visits and serve as greeters for our Open Houses and campus tours. You will be able to share your Husky pride and recruit the next generation of UConn Huskies on days you choose to volunteer – gaining interpersonal skills, volunteer hours, and building community ties. Some benefits of this program include free UConn merch and scholarship opportunities.

If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about the program, please fill out the interest form and attend one of our Fall 2023 Training Sessions. These sessions only need to be completed once and will give you all of the information you need to volunteer for any of the Husky-for-a-Day events throughout the year. No RSVP is required, just attend whichever training best fits your schedule!

HUSKY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FALL 2023 TRAINING SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ON:

• Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
• Thursdays at 6:30 PM
• Fridays at 4:00 PM

You only need to attend ONE session at the time of your choosing. All training will be held in the Presentation Room of the Lodewick Visitors Center (115 North Eagleville Rd. – Next to Ted’s and across from Gant/Northwest).

These sessions will be running every week at the above times. For more information, contact: Lodewick Visitors Center at 860/486-4900

Looking for ways to make the most of your college experience and gain valuable skills? Want to enrich your learning and elevate your studies? Join us for Enrichment Connections at UConn Stamford!

We’ll have students, faculty, and staff involved in UConn Enrichment Programs [Honors Program, Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships, Office of Undergraduate Research, Pre-Professional Advising (including Pre-Health and Pre-Law), and the University Scholar Program) available to answer questions at tables in the Rich Concourse from 10am-12pm and additional sessions later in the day to learn more.

Free food and prizes (and chance to win even bigger prizes) for all who engage at the event! Honors students who engage by talking with at least two tables can count this as an Honors Event. This event is part of the Month of Discovery celebration.

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

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UConn Honors students are eligible to start their UHL Leadership Experience at any time! The first step is to attend a Leadership Workshop conducted by the Honors GPS team, which we encourage you do during the academic year in which you intend to begin your project. If you feel you are ready to begin your Honors Leadership Experience, you can RSVP for one of the dates on Nexus under the Events tab.

The Leadership Experience must be done completely proactively. This means that your Leadership Action Plan must be approved by your GPS coach, and you must meet with your coach before starting any part of your Leadership Experience. Projects that have already been started in any way can not be accepted to count for your Leadership experience.

**Please note: The Leadership Workshop is the required first step of the UHL Leadership Experience, and therefore does NOT count toward the UHL Events Requirement.

Register for the Summit

Join us! Be part of a growing community focused on advancing clean energy, developing the workforce of the future and creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward for us all.

Students from all areas of study are critical to these important conversations and their registration fees are complimentary.

The Holster Scholar Program is a selective enrichment opportunity available only to curious first-year Honors students. The program supports a small number of students who wish to complete independent research, design, or creative projects in the summer following their first year at UConn.

First-year Honors students are invited to join us in Webex at noon on Wednesday, October 4 for an introduction to the program followed by a Q&A. The session will be led by Dr. Vin Moscardelli, Director of the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships and Coordinator of the Holster Scholar Program.

To learn more about the program and for information on future information sessions, visit us on the web at https://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars.

Register for the Clean Energy Fair Here

Note: register for only the Engagement Fair or the full Summit. Student participation is welcome and encouraged.

The Center for Career Development has many resources available to students, including meeting with a career coach who can help you prepare for this engagement fair.