Neurodiversity: Navigating Campus Life and Career Building

Wed Sep 17, 2025 5:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Social Justice Education

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We’re only one week away! We look forward to seeing you at the Neurodiversity: Navigating Campus Life and Career Building program on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM. We still have room for you and more guests, so register a friend to attend with you! You’re welcome to register a guest at s.uconn.edu/thisisamerica. All attendees are eligible for a complimentary head shot, should you choose to elect that option. 

Event Location: Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

155 Temple Street

New Haven, CT 06510

Additional event information is as follows:


Parking

  • Parking is available either in the garage at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale for $9.99 after 5 PM or on the surrounding streets for a fee. 

Agenda

  • We have a packed evening planned for you and your guests! If you registered to take a head shot, please plan on arriving by 5:30 PM to guarantee your reservation. We want to ensure that everyone has a chance to complete their head shot. Head shots will conclude by 6:30 PM to allow us enough time to enjoy the panel discussion and audience networking receptions. 
  • Run-of-show
    • 5:30-6:30 PM Complimentary Head Shots (in Whitney)
    • 5:30-6:55 PM Registration Check-in 
    • 6:00-7:00 PM Opening Reception with Passed Hors D’oeuvres (in foyer of George)
    • 7:00-8:30 PM Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A (in George I & II)
    • 8:30 PM Program Concludes with Sweet Treats and Networking (in foyer of George)

Food Menu

We have a wonderful menu planned for you and your guests. See below and let me know ASAP if you haven’t already indicated any allergies or dietary restrictions. 

  • Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Stance Coffee and selection of Numi tea
  • Assorted Soft Drinks
  • Spicy Tuna Crispy Nigiri
  • Blackened Beef Tenderloin Cocktail Bread
  • Tandoori Chicken Skewer
  • Arepa and VEGAN goat cheese
  • Cookies with Whole and 2% Milk
    • Chocolate Chip 
    • White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut 
    • Peanut Butter & Salted Caramel 

Connect with the Program Leaders

Program Host: Benjamin L. Briskin, Neag School ‘17, ‘22

Panel Moderator: Wiley Dawson

Panelists: