Community Engagement Week

Join OCED and SOM HR for the kickoff of Community Engagement Week, featuring coffee and connections with our SOM community. The first 50 people to register will receive a free, small hot/cold beverage

Some words are best left to be viewed, seen, and reflected upon. Join OCED as we create a Canvas to depict our community through art, visuals, expressions, words, and more.

Join OCED in collaboration with AASL & The SOM Sustainability Committee as we celebrate Sustainability Week, featuring Professor Gregory McDonald speaking about AI: "I don't want to set the world on fire."

Join OCED for a fireside chat with Sam Sweig ’25, Founder of Calmware, exploring The Hidden Work of Being Understood: Neurodiversity, Mental Health, & the Pressure to Fit In. Together, we’ll examine the invisible effort people expend to appear professional, productive, and socially fluent, while unpacking the personal and professional costs of masking and the complexities of disclosure. This conversation invites neurodivergent and neurotypical participants alike to consider how we can create environments where people can thrive without feeling pressured to conceal important parts of who they are.

Enjoy cookies, ice cream, and music with OCED. A sweet treat during Community Engagement Week!

Join a Tai Chi session with instructor David C. Ritchie, Founder of Central Ct Tai Chi Chuan. As Community Engagement Week concludes, enjoy snacks and gentle movements to kick off the weekend.