UConn Psychology GSAC

Calling all graduate students - join us for a Spring Semester Welcome Back Happy Hour, put on by the UConn Graduate Student Senate !

Celebrate the return to campus and the start of the semester with free food and socialization at Huskies Tavern on Friday January 20th from 4:30pm to 7pm.

This event is for 21+ graduate students only, and you must present a valid state/drivers license/passport AND student ID for admission.

Take a lunch break to join us for "Wraps N' Things" on Wednesday, February 8th at 12:30pm in the Mezzanine of the Bousfield Psychology Building! A free event for ALL graduate students, catered by Gansett Wraps. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available.

Hope to see you there!

Did you know that Psychological Sciences Graduate Students are on Discord?

Join us today to find graduate students with similar interests, talk about funding, research, general Q&A, and more.

Reach out to your GSAC rep today for a link to join!

To welcome you back to campus, GSAC and GSS are hosting "Wraps and Things"! An event for all graduate students to come and enjoy some free food and ice cream from the Dairy Bar! Stop by tomorrow in Bousfield!

Here are some useful resources for Graduate students about on
and off campus life, and the New Student Resource Guide!

New Student Resource Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CepzkFP9-J3GE2346s-AuOaHUieD8NlS/view?usp=sharing

On-Campus Life:

Storrs Campus
Food:
Student Union: A variety of food options within the Student Union building

Lizzie’s: Food cart located right outside the psychology building

Entertainment:
University Events Calendar

The Doug Bernstein Game Room

Connecticut Repertory Theatre

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Athletic Tickets

Storrs Center
Information

Food:
Campusfood: list of nearby restaurants, many of which deliver

Moe’s Southwest Grill: burritos, tacos, sit down or take out

Dog Lane Cafe: sit down restaurant, plenty of options

Ted’s Bar: (pizza, sandwiches, beer, etc)

Insomnia Cookies: amazing, fresh, warm cookies. And open late at night! What could be better?

Mooyah: burgers, fries, shakes. Sit down or take out.

Geno’s Grille: sit down restaurant

Husky Pizza: dine in or take out pizza.

PriceChopper: local grocery store

Drink:
Storrs Wine and Spirits

Entertainment:
Friendly Fire Games: great game store! Board game nights and other events.

Off-Campus Life:

Food:
Willimantic:
Willimantic Brewing Company: American food, great beer

Cafemantic: coffee and sandwiches

Vernon:

Rein’s Deli: New York style deli

Panda Palace: Chinese food

Stone and Paddle: pizza, pasta, sandwiches

Vernon Diner: 24 hour diner with free wifi

Wood-n-Tap: bar and grill

Oki Asian Bistro: sushi, soups, salads, and more

Simply Thai

Manchester:

Pepe’s Pizza

Catsup & Mustard: Great burgers

Plaza Azteca: Mexican Food



Entertainment:
West Hartford Center: food, bars, boutique shopping

Buckland Hills Mall: shopping

Evergreen Walk: upscale outdoor shopping

Six Flags New England: less than an hour from campus

Mohegan Sun: casino

Wine Tours

Time Machine Hobby Shop: board games, toys, models, and more. Check out The Portal across the street to play games and join tournaments.

Housing:
Many students choose to live immediately by campus, Vernon, or Manchester.

Off Campus Housing

UConn off campus housing

New-Student-Where-To-Guide-2-1.pdf

With on campus classes starting, the GSAC has put together a list of COVID related resources and advice concerning masking and other ways to stay safe! Please share this resource with other students!

PSYC Grad Student Covid Resources Grad Student Resources: Order free at home covid tests (limit 4 per household): https://www.covidtests.gov Masks: At time of writing (1/14/22) most N95’s are around 25$ for 10 masks, and KN95’s are around $12 for 10 masks. Prices are likely to change, but these are the most affordable legitim...

Thank you to everyone who came to the Fall 2021 GSAC Poster Night! Lots of interesting research, fun, Halloween costumes, and good food!