Jonathan's Challenge

What exactly is this Challenge?
Get rewarded for engaging with your UConn Community
Jonathan is inviting you to join in on the wide range of activities happening across the University. By opting into this challenge you can attend/participate in any of the JC identified events and begin gathering points for the challenge. These challenge points lead to rewards and gaining more points leads to greater rewards. Once you join, challenge points will be automatically tracked.
Gain your 1st Jonathan's Challenge point by joining the challenge today!
Simple Steps
- Start the Challenge at anytime
- Attend and participate in JC programs/events
- Starts February 1st and runs for 8 weeks
- Gain Points and Get Rewards ranging from gift cards & stickers to UConn promo items & more
- Earn 30 or more points to conquer the challenge and receive t-shirt and prize pack
- Follow the #JonathansChallenge hashtag and @TheUconnHusky Instagram
REGIONAL STUDENTS E-MAIL FIRST - JonathanChallenge@uconn.edu
Make sure to fully complete the registration until you receive a confirmation
By agreeing to opt into this challenge you accept that your email address will be used for Jonathan's Challenge communication and tracking of participation.
Your name will be publicly included in the point totals on this page.
If at any point you would like to opt out of this challenge please email JonathanChallenge@uconn.edu






What is the best way to earn points?
When are point totals updated?
What if I join late or miss a week?
How do I complete the challenge?
What rewards can be achieved in the challenge?
- 30+ points gets you Jonathan's Challenge Finisher T-Shirt and prize pack + an opportunity to win one of the $100 Amazon Gift Cards
- Earn 2+ points in a week and join the pool for the weekly e-gift card drawings
- Each JC event = 1 JC Point
How many points can I earn each week?
Upcoming Challenge Events
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Rock Wars Bouldering Competition12:00am 3/2
Rock Wars Bouldering Competition
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus UConn Climbing Center
The UConn Bouldering Competition offers participants the opportunity to challenge each other, and to climb some of our CC Route Setters’ most creative bouldering problems.
Climbers of all skills levels are welcome, this event is designed for maximum fun and camaraderie, in which winning takes a backseat to the love of the climb!
All competitors will receive an event t-shirt and the top 3 male and female climbers will receive a prize!
To allow for more Climbers to participate, this year’s competition will be a weeklong event!
Climbers will submit their score by snapping a picture of the QR code and entering the climbs that they completed and the amount of faults they had that day! Top 5 climbs will be counted towards your overall score.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED TO BOULDER AT THE CLIMBING CENTER!Contact Information: https://recreation.uconn.edu/programs/climbing-center/
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50/507:00am 3/2
50/50
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
07:00 AM - 07:45 AM
Storrs Campus Student Recreation Center
50/50 incorporates both cardio- and strength-based moves to create a well-rounded workout. Using an array of equipment, our instructors deliver challenging classes geared at improving endurance, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. If you’re looking to add variety to your workout routine, this is the class for you.Contact Information: Lauren Dalton, lauren.dalton@uconn.edu, 860-486-0002
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Connection Corner12:00pm 3/2
Connection Corner
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Stamford Campus http://s.uconn.edu/stamsswebex
Connection Corner is a space for new students to engage with key staff members, ask questions pertaining to campus, transition and one’s college journey. Weekly, various staff members will host a virtual meeting to engage with you, answer your questions and get you connected to UConn Stamford.
Join here: http://s.uconn.edu/stamsswebex
Today's Topics:
Stamford Resources, deadlines
talent development/enrichment opportunities, Honors deadline, Undergrad researchContact Information: stamfordstudentservices@uconn.edu
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DropIn: Help I Need Somebody2:00pm 3/2
DropIn: Help I Need Somebody
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Other https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/stamsa
Sometimes it can be difficult knowing where to get answers. Tune into this session to find out what departments you should to go when you have questionsContact Information: shona.evans@uconn.edu
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Goosebumps Artist Tim Jacobs2:00pm 3/2
Goosebumps Artist Tim Jacobs
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Avery Point Campus Virtual
Join us for a discussion with legendary artist Tim Jacobus. Tim is best known for his cover illustration on all of the Goosebumps books. Signup at http://s.uconn.edu/goosebumpsartist
A link will be sent to you on the morning of the event.Contact Information: randall.paterson@uconn.edu
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Intramural Cornhole Singles/Doubles5:00pm 3/2
Intramural Cornhole Singles/Doubles
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Storrs Campus Student Recreation Center
Compete by yourself or with a partner against other teams. Played indoors on our Multi-Activity Courts, you can see if you can toss bags well enough to become an Intramural Cornhole Champion!Contact Information: Brian Beam, brian.beam@uconn.edu, 860-486-0002
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Take A "Whittle" Break6:00pm 3/2
Take A "Whittle" Break
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Storrs Campus LCIZ Makerspace, Werth Tower 014
The LCIZ Makerspace presents their Skillshare Session Series “Masked Up & Ready to Make” for Spring 2021! Interested in carving your own spoon from a block of wood? Come learn the basics of Whittling and see what you can create!
Space is limited so be sure to register by visiting https://lciz.uconn.edu/skillshare-sessions/. Registration opens one week prior to event.Contact Information: cody.d.ryan@uconn.edu
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Rock Wars Bouldering Competition12:00am 3/3
Rock Wars Bouldering Competition
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus UConn Climbing Center
The UConn Bouldering Competition offers participants the opportunity to challenge each other, and to climb some of our CC Route Setters’ most creative bouldering problems.
Climbers of all skills levels are welcome, this event is designed for maximum fun and camaraderie, in which winning takes a backseat to the love of the climb!
All competitors will receive an event t-shirt and the top 3 male and female climbers will receive a prize!
To allow for more Climbers to participate, this year’s competition will be a weeklong event!
Climbers will submit their score by snapping a picture of the QR code and entering the climbs that they completed and the amount of faults they had that day! Top 5 climbs will be counted towards your overall score.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED TO BOULDER AT THE CLIMBING CENTER!Contact Information: https://recreation.uconn.edu/programs/climbing-center/
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Test Taking Strategies 1:00pm 3/3
Test Taking Strategies
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Storrs Campus WebEx
Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions.
No registration needed! Join us on WebEx!
For the complete workshop schedule and access to WebEx links please go to our website at: https://achieve.uconn.edu/pres/workshops/Contact Information: Rachel Mongillo, Rachel.Mongillo@uconn.edu
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Intramural Cornhole Singles/Doubles5:00pm 3/3
Intramural Cornhole Singles/Doubles
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Storrs Campus Student Recreation Center
Compete by yourself or with a partner against other teams. Played indoors on our Multi-Activity Courts, you can see if you can toss bags well enough to become an Intramural Cornhole Champion!Contact Information: Brian Beam, brian.beam@uconn.edu, 860-486-0002
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Week 1 Drawing on 02/08 - 25 Starbucks Gift Cards @ $5 each
Week 2 Drawing on 02/15 - 25 Starbucks Gift Cards @ $5 each
Week 3 Drawing on 02/22 - 25 Starbucks Gift Cards @ $10 each
Week 4 Drawing on 03/01 - 25 Starbucks Gift Cards @ $10 each
Week 5 Drawing on 03/08 - 20 Amazon Gift Cards @ $20 each
Week 6 Drawing on 03/15 - 20 Amazon Gift Cards @ $20 each
Week 7 Drawing on 03/22 - 15 Amazon Gift Cards @ $40 each
Week 8 Drawing on 03/29 - 15 Amazon Gift Cards @ $40 each
Overall Drawing End of March - 10 Amazon Gift Cards @ $100 each
Must earn a minimum of 2 points in a week for that drawing
A maximum of one card per participant per week
Must earn at least 30 JC points by the end of the challenge for Overall Drawing

Any questions please reach out to jonathanchallenge@uconn.edu
Do you have an event for the Jonathan's Challenge?
- Must be open to all UConn Students
- Event must take place between February 1st - March 28th
- Tracking of attendance is necessary
- Established point of contact for event
- Submitted two weeks or more before event date
- Must designate if in-person, virtual, or hybrid
Events submitted are not guaranteed to be added to the JC calendar.,
Easiest way to get an event quickly reviewed and added to the calendar is to crosslist "Jonathan's Calendar" through https://calendar.uconn.edu/ and it is also encouraged to crosslist with "uKindness"
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