Since 1999, UConn's FYE program has offered courses and services that foster student success, development, transition, and leadership. Through our course offerings, first and second year students at the University study and engage in exploration, learning, and research in small 19 seat seminar sections.
FYE course offerings are taught by instructors drawn from departments and colleges throughout the university system who are assisted by undergraduate peer mentors and graduate leaders, allowing our courses to become collaborative, community-based offerings for active and experiential learning.
Upcoming Events
Outgunned: Israeli Military Innovation and the Talpiot Program
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Storrs CampusOak Hall 236
The talk is free and open to the public. It is made possible by the UConn Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life and the UConn Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages.
If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact Pamela Weathers at 860-486-2271 or pamela.weathers@uconn.edu.
About the Talk:
Engaged in conflict from its inception, the Israeli military faced complex challenges requiring creative solutions. While military aid and acquisitions from other countries, like the US, proved essential to early conflicts, Israel quickly needed its own indigenous solutions. Culminating in the establishment of the Talpiot program, military innovation was--and is--pivotal in the strengthening of Israel's military power. This presentation looks at the history, challenges, and major events in Israeli military innovation, as well as its unique characteristics compared to many other military establishments around the globe.
About the Speaker:
Matthew Parent is a PhD candidate in the Political Science Department at UConn, concentrating in International Relations. His research focuses on the intersection of security studies, military innovation, and popular culture. His data comes from diverse electronic and print sources, popular media, as well as from places like NATO's archives in Brussels, Belgium. His work attempts to intentionally bridge the gap between scholarly study and practical policy applications. He holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts, the Catholic University of America, and the University of Connecticut.
Contact Information: Pamela Weathers, 860-486-2271, pamela.weathers@uconn.edu
MoreLC TALKS: MY LC STORY
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Storrs CampusNextGen Forum/Idea Lab (112/113) in Werth Tower
At the event, you will:
-see our new MY LC STORY video series and the launch of our revamped LC testimonials website
-support the speakers and hear great talks
-get the opportunity to share feedback about your own LC experience and tell YOUR LC Story!
More info is at https://lc.uconn.edu/lctalks/
Apply to give a talk and/or RSVP at https://uconntact.uconn.edu/event/2945837
Contact Information: livelearn@uconn.edu
MoreUConn IDEA Grant Information Session
Friday, February 8th, 2019
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Storrs CampusRowe 132
⢠Artistic & creative endeavors
⢠Community service initiatives
⢠Entrepreneurial ventures & 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.
Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!
This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.
Canât attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Melissa Berkey at
(860) 486-5189 or melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop
Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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