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The Enrichment Programs are offices that provide enhancing experiences for UConn students, encouraging them to elevate their studies. The Honors Program is unique in that it requires an invitation, determined by a holistic review of every UConn candidate.

The remaining Enrichment Programs are open to all students at all campuses. Our Directors work with undergraduates to navigate competitive scholarship and fellowship competitions, offer guidance on research, and mentorship for professional degrees. There are also opportunities for students to craft their own plans of study through individualized studies or the highly selective University Scholar Program.

We encourage you to explore all that Enrichment Programs can offer, and invite you to be our partner in helping students reach their goals.

Dec 16 UConn IDEA Grant Summer Funding Application Deadline12:00am

UConn IDEA Grant Summer Funding Application Deadline

Monday, December 16th, 2019

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 409

The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support student-designed projects including:

- Artistic and creative endeavors

- Community service initiatives

- Entrepreneurial ventures and prototype development

- Research projects

- Innovative, student-driven projects

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups.

Application deadline for Summer 2020 funding: Monday, December 16, 2019, 11:59pm.

More information on the UConn IDEA Grant Program can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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Dec 18 How to Negotiate with Publishers and Keep Your Copyright12:00pm

How to Negotiate with Publishers and Keep Your Copyright

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Babbidge Library, Room 1136

Would you prefer to retain the copyright for your scholarly writing? Most Copyright Transfer Agreements require you to give away your copyright. Learn techniques to manage your copyright when publishing so you can use your scholarly work as you wish in the future.

Register at https://workshops.lib.uconn.edu

Contact Information: carolyn.mills@uconn.edu
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Jan 21 SURF Office Hours1:00pm

SURF Office Hours

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus
Rowe 401

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research and creative projects. Do you have questions about the SURF program? Would you like someone to review your proposal, budget, and timeline?

Come to SURF Office Hours sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by January 13, 2020.

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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Jan 24 SURF Office Hours1:00pm

SURF Office Hours

Friday, January 24th, 2020

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus
Rowe 401

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research and creative projects. Do you have questions about the SURF program? Would you like someone to review your proposal, budget, and timeline?

Come to SURF Office Hours sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by January 16, 2020.

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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Jan 25 2020 MCAT Test Review Course9:00am

2020 MCAT Test Review Course

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus
TBA

The UConn MCAT Test Review Course is custom designed for our students taking the MCAT in 2020 or 2021. It will take place on Saturdays during the Spring semester so as not to interfere with classes and is intended to properly review the topics and test-taking strategies emphasized on these exams. We also place a heavy emphasis on coaching students through questions and practice exams included with the course to build familiarity and confidence with the exam format.

For students taking the test in 2020, the course will help frame your studying and practice. Many students who have the coursework already but plan on taking it later will also find the class useful for keeping current on the material and framing future preparation.

UConn instructors for these classes are all area experts.

Register now at the following link: https://uconnuecs.cvent.com/MCAT2020

Contact Information: premed_predental@uconn.edu
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Jan 27 SURF Office Hours1:00pm

SURF Office Hours

Monday, January 27th, 2020

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus
Rowe 401

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research and creative projects. Do you have questions about the SURF program? Would you like someone to review your proposal, budget, and timeline?

Come to SURF Office Hours sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by January 21, 2020.

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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Feb 5 Provost's Distinguished Speaker Series - Dr. Michael Lynch4:00pm

Provost's Distinguished Speaker Series - Dr. Michael Lynch

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Konover Auditorium

Dr. Lynch's work concerns truth, democracy, public discourse and the ethics of technology. The recipient of the Medal for Research Excellence from the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and grants from the Bogliasco Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, he is currently the PI of Humility & Conviction in Public Life, a $7 million project aimed at understanding and encouraging meaningful public discourse funded by the John Templeton Foundation and UConn.

This is an Honors event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement OR Social Change, Service, & Sustainability

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Contact Information: Rachel Wice, rachel.wice@uconn.edu
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Feb 25 The Pollinators Film Screening 7:00pm

The Pollinators Film Screening

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union Theatre

Documentary screening followed by Q&A with Director and Producer of the film "The Pollinators" about bees and the threats they face.

This is an Honors Event. Category: Social Change, Service, & Sustainability.

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Contact Information: Thomas Hayes, thomas.hayes@uconn.edu
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