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Huskies Headed to International Bowl
UConn will play Buffalo in the 2009 International Bowl on Saturday, January 3, 2009, in Toronto, Ontario. The game will kickoff at 12 p.m. at the Rogers Centre and will be televised nationally in the United States by ESPN2. Tickets are now on sale!
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UConn News
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First Austin Chair named
Kathleen Segerson, a professor of economics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named by the Board of Trustees to fill the Philip E. Austin Chair for a three-year term.
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UConn professor, administrator to become dean of Neag School
Thomas DeFranco, associate dean of the Neag School of Education, has been named dean for a five-year term, starting in summer 2009. DeFranco will replace Richard Schwab, who is stepping down after 12 years as dean.
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Winter graduation ceremony set for December 14
Denis M. McCarthy, retired chairman, CEO, and president of Fidelity Management Trust Co., a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, will deliver the keynote address during Commencement on Dec. 14. More than 800 students are expected to graduate during the University's sixth annual mid-term Commencement Exercises.
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Photo exhibit features children in need of adoptive families
The Heart Gallery now on display in the Health Center's Keller Lobby is a photo art exhibit featuring children and youth in state care who need an adoptive family. The project blends professional artistry with the goal of raising public awareness about adoption.
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New OTC website increases exposure to alumni, others
The Office of Technology Commercialization is pleased to launch a new web site developed to increase exposure to UCONN commercialization activities for a variety of audiences. According to OTC Managing Director Bruce Carlson, "Commercialization of UCONN research is a key component of the University’s new academic plan. Our goal is to increase the involvement of alumni, faculty and students in the commercialization process by providing information that will facilitate access to UCONN intellectual property and other resources of interest to industry and entrepreneurs."
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Annual UConn Club auction supports student scholarships
The UConn Club annual auction will be held Sunday, January 18, 2009 in the West Exhibition Hall at the XL Center in Hartford. Auction hours are 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, prior to the Men’s Basketball game versus Seton Hall. Admission to the Auction is free and you do not need a game ticket to attend! All proceeds from the Auction benefit The UConn Club General Athletic Scholarship.
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Career Network
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Featured Events
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Bernie's Private Sale
Manchester, CT Store Only
Sunday, December 14
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Take advantage of special pricing just for UConn alums and your guests (family or friends) at 14% above Bernie's Store cost. A huge savings opportunity!
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On the Road with the UConn Huskies
Basketball Bus Trip to NYC
Sunday, December 14
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Ride down to NYC in the comfort of a chartered bus, and catch two basketball games: Rutgers vs. Army at Noon, followed by the UConn Women vs. Penn State at 2:30 pm. Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Alumni Chapter.
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Boston Alumni Networking Reception
Featured speaker: Howard Reiter
Thursday, January 15
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UConn Political Science Professor Howard Reiter is visiting Boston for a special alumni lecture on the political and policy challenges President-Elect Barack Obama will face after Inauguration Day. Sponsored by the Boston Alumni Chapter and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS).
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Did You Know?
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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!
Join today!
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Attention snow bunnies!
Alumni Association Members save up to $31.05 per ski ticket at select resorts, including: Okemo Mountain Resort (VT); Park City Mountain Resort (UT); Stratton Mountain (VT); Vail (CO); Mount Snow (VT); Northstar at Tahoe (CA); Whiteface Mountain (NY); Mountain Creek (NJ); Loon Mountain (NH); and more! New resorts are added daily.
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UConn Alumni Association Visa
If you support the Huskies then you want the University of Connecticut Alumni Association Visa credit card. Through a partnership with Bank of America receive top quality benefits and service every Husky fan deserves.
Learn more about the University of Connecticut Visa Credit Card.
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Liberty Mutual
You may qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts.
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