Strategy for Success Workshops @ The Source

The Source (Source for Active Learning) at UConn Stamford will start off the semester with a series of special topic workshops designed to prepare students for the semester’s academic challenges.

Topics to be covered include: Notetaking and Study skills and in addition coverage on specialized topics related to math and science. (contact The Source about additional suggestions for future workshop topics)

Each topic will be offered three times a day! 12:35pm, 2:35pm and 5:15pm. These workshops are offered, from August 30th — September 9, 2005.
Contact THE SOURCE! 203.251-9503

SGA Block Party Today

The Student Government Association (SGA) at UCONN Stamford is capping off the end of “Welcome Week” with a huge Block party today at 11:00am.

The first week of school (August 29-Sept. 1)) served to introduce and welcome new and returning students by promoting UConn Stamford’s Campus Life. During this exciting week, there were many social activities such as parties, games, music and an activities fair.

Join us for the last event today, outside at the Whitney Heist Park (franklin street entrance) from 11-3pm.

NYU Exhibit Trip Sept. 13

On Tuesday, September 13, there will be a trip to the Fales Library for a viewing of the “Inverted Histories: 150 Years of Queer Culture” exhibition at New York University followed by a gallery lecutre by rare books librarian Marvin Taylor. Following the viewing, there will be a walking tour of gay/lesbian historical sites in Greenwich Village by NYU Professor, Joseph Patanova.

Any members of theUConn Community are welcomed to attend this trip. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Professor Fred Roden at 203.251.8559.

Read an Article about the exhibit at NYU Today on the web

Faculty Perspectives on Plagiarism

To Faculty & Staff, join us for a discussion on the complex topic of Plagiarism.

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Jeremy Richard Library, Thomson eClassroom

Guest Speaker: Marie T. Saddlemire, Doctor of Philosophy, Bowling Green State University, will summarize the results of her research on the complex and often contradictory definitions surrounding the concepts of plagigerism and academic dishonesty.

Dr. Saddlemire will aslo address:

  • the nature of academic dishonesty
  • faculty socialization and responses to academic dishonesty
  • ways in which faculty can respond to cheating incidents
  • RSVP by September 5,2005 to helen.lucke@uconn.edu /tel. 251.9545 or
    shelley.roseman@uconn.edu /tel. 251-8522

    Campus Town Hall Meeting & Picnic

    Dear Faculty & Staff,
    A Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24th, at 3:00 pm in the General Re Auditorium. This will be followed by a picnic in the Whitey Heist Park, which is adjacent to the campus on Franklin Street.

    Please rsvp to Maureen.simeoni@uconn or you may call 251-8510. We would appreciate your response no later than Monday, August 15th.

    Art Gallery Reception

    The Art Gallery is pleased to display the artistic talents of the Students, Faculty and Staff.

    A Reception is planned for Thursday, August 18, 2005, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. If you haven’t already done so, please RSVP to helen.lucke@uconn.edu, or 251-9545, by Thursday of this week.

    UConn NetID Interface changes July 19th

    UConn NetID

    On Tuesday, July 19th, the University’s NETID Management System will be moving away from the use of social security numbers.

    How will this affect you?

    – To FIND YOUR NETID, you will need to enter your 8-DIGIT DATE OF BIRTH and either your STUDENT ADMIN SYSTEM (PeopleSoft) ID or PAYROLL NUMBER.

    – To RESET YOUR NETID PASSWORD, you will need to provide your NETID, the LAST 4-DIGITS of your SSN, and your 8-DIGIT DATE OF BIRTH.

    Who can you contact for help?

    If you have questions, please telephone the UITS Help Center (860) 486-4357 or email HELPCENTER@UCONN.EDU .
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