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Homecoming 2008 October 19-25
Reconnect with UConn alumni and friends at Homecoming! Festivities kick off with a parade around the Storrs campus and ends in another "kickoff" - the UConn Huskies take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in the annual Homecoming football game.
Sunday, October 19
 Annual Homecoming Parade
Thursday, October 23
Comedian Daniel Tosh at Jorgenson
Friday, October 24
"The Rock" Ceremony
UConn Alumni Association Alumni & Faculty Awards Gala
Annual Student Lip Sync
UConn African American Alumni Council Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 25
UConn Alumni Association Homecoming Spirit Village
UConn Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate BBQ
UConn Alumni Marching Band Homecoming
Homecoming Football Game
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| University News |
 Twelve-year-old strides Into UConn Honors Program (TheDay.com)
Colin Carlson is having lunch at the University of Connecticut's Chem Café during his first week of school when a student with a mouthful of braces walks by, flashes him a grin and gives him a high-five. Colin shrugs as the student walks away. He has no idea who that was, but recognition is to be expected on the Storrs campus for UConn's only 12-year-old student. Read More
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 The blue and white goes green (UConn Magazine)
It is just a little piece of land, an acre carved out of expansive UConn agricultural fields, just north of the main campus in Storrs. But on it Zbigniew “Polik” Grabowski ’08 (CLAS) and a team of young farmers are striving to grow a future that, in some respects, looks remarkably like the past. Read More
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 Engineering students to help power plant improve efficiency (UConn Advance)
Three engineering students, under the supervision of chemical engineering professor Douglas Cooper, began a research study over the summer aimed at helping the UConn power plant perform more efficiently. Read More
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 Students, University, town residents benefit from off-campus director's work (UConn Advance)
When Jim Hintz arrived at UConn from Ohio University in May 2007, there were sighs of relief in several University departments. Hintz helps students look for housing, match roommates, and understand their leases. He also gives advice on their rights as tenants and responsibilities as members of the community – and hosts the occasional barbecue and Wiffle Ball game. Read More
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 William Benton Museum news October 2008 (UConnAlumni.com)
October exhibitions at the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut include Sera: The Way of the Tibetan Monk, The Photographs of Sheila Rock; The 43rd Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition, and Bound by Tradition and Religion: Tibetan Tangkas. Read More
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 Tech-Knowledge Portal (UConnAlumni.com)
The Tech-Knowledge Portal, the University of Connecticut’s program designed to enhance industry relationships, technology access and economic development, was pleased to receive a second three year funding offer from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA). Read More
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| Alumni News |
 Veteran's Memorial (UConnAlumni.com.com)
A gift from the Alumni Association to the University, we are proud to honor UConn alumni who have died while serving our country. The "Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial" will be dedicated as part of the University-wide Veteran's Day services. A dedication ceremony will be held on November 10. Read More
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 Alumni Biennial (one) exhibition (UConnAlumni.com.com)
Alumni Biennial (One) features five UConn alumni artists selected by Richard Klein, the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art's exhibitions director. Klein brings together a painter, a graphic designer, two performance artists, and an organizer of interdisciplinary public projects. The artists include Afari Rahmanifar '96 MFA, Apirat Infahsaeng '03, Colin McMullan '05 MFA, Ted Efremoff '06, Ari Tabei '07 MFA, and Rebecca Parker '07 MFA. Read More
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 Alum's gift promotes global health studies at Health Center (UConn Advance)
Students at the UConn Health Center who wish to carry on a long institutional tradition of studying global health issues may now have private financial support to do so, thanks to a scholarship funded by a School of Medicine alumnus. Dr. Edward Hargus, M.D. ’73, and his wife Maria have made a gift to provide assistance for students participating in global health education activity through the Center for International Community Health Studies in the School of Medicine. Read More
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Get Involved! Stay Connected!
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Career Network
UConn alums have asked for a way to network with their peers and give back to the community by sharing their career experience. UConn students have asked for this too. The Career Network is the answer.
The Career Network is open to all alums and students to exchange career advice, share career experience, and make connections with others in their field. Volunteer to share what you've learned in your professional life by filling out your Career Network profile. Search the Career Network today to make contacts and build valuable professional relationships.
The Career Network is a new feature of the Husky Alumni Network.
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 Don't miss your chance to win Husky season tickets
The UConn Club, Inc. is pleased to announce its Third Annual Sweepstakes Contest to benefit The UConn Club General Athletic Scholarship Fund for student-athletes at The University of Connecticut. This year’s prize, provided by The UConn Club, Inc., is a Husky Season Ticket Package for the 2008-09 athletic season. Read More
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 Calling all shutterbugs
Photographers, the UConn Alumni Association is looking for your favorite photos of any of the UConn campuses to include in the 2009 Life Member Calendar! Shutterbugs can send in any of their scenic University of Connecticut photos they would consider worthy of being a "wall-hanger!" Read More
Hurry! Deadline is September 19!
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| Upcoming Alumni Events |
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Sunday September 14
New Haven Chapter - A Day in the Vineyards
Tuesday, September 16
Southeast CT Chapter - Global Warming Lecture
Wednesday, September 17
New York City Chapter - UConn Center for Real Estate Alumni and Friends Reception
Saturday, September 20
International Alumni Reception - Rome, Italy
Wednesday, September 24
UConn School of Business Alumni Reception in Boston
Thursday, September 25
UConn School of Business Alumni Networking in Stamford
Saturday, October 4
Alumni Legacy Breakfast - A Family Weekend Event
Saturday, October 4
UConn at UNC Football Game and Pre-Game Celebration
Saturday, October 4
Alumni Association Scholarship Reception
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Monday, October 20
An Evening with UConn Men's Head Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun
Thursday, October 23
UConn School of Business Alumni Reception and National Association of Women MBAs' Conference Kickoff
Firday, October 24
2008 Alumni and Faculty Awards
Firday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25
National Association of Women MBAs 2008 Conference
Firday, October 24
"The Rock" Ceremony
Friday, October 24
Alumni and Faculty Awards Gala
Friday, October 24
African American Alumni Council Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 25
UCAMB Homecoming
Saturday, October 25
UConn Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate and Homecoming Spirit Village
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| Did You Know? |
| Membership
Show your UConn pride by becoming a member of the Alumni Association!
Your Alumni Association provides more than $100,000 in scholarships to deserving UConn students, grants Alumni & Faculty Awards, plans quality programs for alumni and students, offers career networking assistance and most importantly, keeps UConnected!
Membership is open to all alumni and friends of the University. If you share our commitment to building a stronger alumni network, we invite you to join the Alumni Association.
Join today!
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| Feature Photos Photos featured in this issue's header Greater Hartford Freshman Picnic and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter's UConn vs Temple football celebration. |
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