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Phone:	860-486-2322
E-mail:	inda.watrous@uconn.edu
Address:	University of Connecticut Department of English 215 Glenbrook Road, U-4025 Storrs, CT 06269-4025
More:	https://nexus.uconn.edu/

About Us

In order to create a supportive environment for English majors, the staff advisor and faculty members in the Department of English are committed to providing our students with exceptional academic advising on a regular basis to help them achieve success, prepare for a career, make optimal use of faculty and departmental resources, and get the most out of their experience at UConn. We believe that the classroom experience of English majors is greatly enhanced by one-on-one meetings with faculty advisors. To this end, all faculty advisors meet with their advisees each semester to review students’ plans of study and discuss students’ course selections for the ensuing semester.

Upcoming Events

1/24 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
1/28 Setting Up Your Semester Workshop
1/29 Prioritization Technique Workshop
1/30 Girl Scouts of Connecticut on Campus
1/30 LinkedIn Photo Booth

UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McHugh 108

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

â¢ Artistic & creative endeavors

â¢ Community service initiatives

â¢ Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development

â¢ Research projects

â¢ 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

Setting Up Your Semester Workshop

Monday, January 28th, 2019

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 217

Have you considered your goals for the semester and how you can achieve them?

Come to the Academic Achievement Center in Rowe 217 to talk to other students about your goal. This presentation will help you start your semester organized, prepared, and in the mindset to succeed.

Contact Information: sloane@uconn.edu

Prioritization Technique Workshop

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 217

Review different approaches students take to the same task list and the one you employ in ideal settings and when overwhelmed. Explore strategies to organize your priorities and talk about the benefits and challenges with each provided.
For further information about the Academic Achievement Center offerings, head to: http://Achieve.UConn.edu

Contact Information: sloane@uconn.edu

Girl Scouts of Connecticut on Campus

Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Stamford Campus
Rich Concourse

Girl Scouts of Connecticut is looking to fill Paid Troop Leader Positions in Fairfield County.

Contact Information: Alex Manna, 203-251-9549, alex.mann@uconn.edu

LinkedIn Photo Booth

Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
WCB 202

Come to the Center for Career Development in the Wilbur Cross Building to get a headshot taken for your professional use! Set it as your LinkedIn profile pic, or use it in other professional settings. Please come dressed & styled to your professional standards. Approximately one week after attending this session, you will be emailed a link to view and download your unedited photo from the batch of photos that were taken. https://career.uconn.edu

Contact Information: career@uconn.edu

Podcast

Ali Oshinskie ('17) interviewed professors for a series of podcasts, "Professors are People, Too." Listen to her introduction podcast and her third episode, featuring Sean Forbes.

How to Schedule an Appointment with your English Advisor

Storrs Campus Advisors

Storrs English advisors manage appointments in a variety of ways. Please consult this list for details on how to schedule a meeting with your advisor. You can also find office hours here: Fall 2018 Office Hours

Regional Campus Advisors

English majors at a Regional Campus can coordinate a meeting time by emailing the assigned advisor.

Who is my advisor?

You can find your advisor’s name and contact information in Student Admin, in Student Center under My Academics.