Join us for a community conversation about the behavioral, mental health, and educational implications of cell phone use among children and young adults today.
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University's January 2025 Campus Connect event will feature an interactive panel discussion about cell phone use among today's youth on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University Store, located at 1499 Post Road, in downtown Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.
The panel of experts will include Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Public Schools Superintendent Michael Testani, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University Associate Professor Joseph DeLuca, PhD, and Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University Associate Dean Joshua Elliott, EdD. Dr. DeLuca specializes in clinical psychology, especially mental health in youth, and Dr. Elliott is director of the School of Education and Human Development's educational technology program.
Panelists will share their perspectives on the challenges presented by cell phone usage among students in school districts such as Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ and offer insights on ways that parents can prepare their children for life with cell phones and social media — both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information and to register to attend, visit the " We kindly recommend that attendees park behind the building and enter the store through the back parking garage entrance.
Panelists
Joseph DeLuca, PhD
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University, Assistant Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Joshua C. Elliott, EdD
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University, Associate Dean
School of Education and Human Development
Department of Psychological and Educational Consulting
Director of Educational Technology
Michael Testani
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Public Schools
Superintendent
The Campus Connect speaker series engages Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s on-campus and off-campus communities in topical conversations hosted by a variety of local and University experts — from Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ faculty and staff, to town government and school officials. Monthly events are held in the newly renovated upstairs gathering space at the downtown bookstore.
For more information about upcoming Campus Connect speakers and other community events at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ University Store, visit or the store’s .
