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Did you know?
When you join the Alumni Association, you are automatically a member of your participating School or College alumni society*, PLUS a member of your local chapter.
For instance, Julie Husky earned a degree from the Neag School of Education and now lives in Boston. If she joins the Alumni Association today, her $50 annual dues payment gets her membership to the following:
1. Alumni Association
2. Neag School of Education Alumni & Friends Society
3. Boston Alumni Chapter
That's three memberships for the price of one!
Plus, Julie Husky will also enjoy these benefits:
Satisfaction in supporting the Alumni Association as it connects alumni, supports students and strengthens UConn;
Advance event communications for members only;
UConn Member News, a members-only publication mailed three times per year;
Ability to vote in the Alumni Association Board of Directors election in April;
Discounts for Alumni Association events;
Retail discounts nationwide;
And more!
Not a member? Join today!
* Click here for a list of participating Schools and Colleges.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Thursday, Aug. 27
School of Business MBA Orientation and Alumni Networking Reception
Saturday, Sept. 5
UConn Marching Band Preview Show and Alumni Tailgate - Storrs, Conn.
Thursday, Sept. 10
UConn School of Business Alumni Reception - Chicago
Saturday, Sept. 12
UConn Football vs. North Carolina Game Watch, Hudson Grille Restaurant - Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, Ga.
Saturday, Sept. 12
U.S. Army's Spirit of America Show - Fairfax, Va.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Assessing Risk Management Capabilities - Hartford, Conn.
Sunday, Sept. 20
A Day in the Vineyards - Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford, Conn.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Orioles vs. Red Sox, Oriole Park - Baltimore, MD
Sunday, Sept. 20
An Afternoon with Regina Barreca & Family Weekend - Groton, Conn.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Bylaws Forum - Cromwell, Conn.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Join or renew today and take advantage of a great member benefit!
Alumni Association members receive 15% off their entire Huskywear.com order throughout the year!
Your Members Only promo code will be e-mailed to you with your membership confirmation when you sign up or renew!
Stock up on your Husky
Wear today!
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Members can save on tickets to the Big E!
There's no better place to enjoy the sights, sounds and taste tempting aromas of the fall season than at The Big E, New England's Autumn Tradition and the largest fair in the Northeast, from Sept. 18 through Oct. 4. Members can order their tickets by going to the Members Only page. Not a member? Join Today! Your Membership Matters!
Back to School savings for Association Members!
Alumni Association Members can save time, money and gas! Save on all the things you need to head back to school in style! Whether it's your child's very first day or you're shopping for dorm room essentials, Working Advantage has great deals on clothes, books, computers, supplies and much more at nationally known and trusted retailers such as Target, Ann Taylor, Dick's Sporting Goods, EMS, Kohls and Sears, among others.
Members receive discount to rent Alumni Center
The Alumni Center is a showpiece facility on a campus that is now home to some of the most magnificent buildings in the Northeast. Members of the Alumni Association receive a 20% discount on rental fees. The Alumni Center is the perfect place for wedding receptions, showers, reunions, corporate retreats and more!
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UConn Alumni Events | Did You Know?
Archambault elected Alumni Trustee
The Alumni Trustee Canvassing Committee recently announced that Francis X. Archambault '68 M.A., '69 Ph.D. has been elected as Alumni Trustee for a four-year term beginning on Sept. 1, 2009.
Fran is a Professor Emeritus in the Neag School of Education and a past president of the UConn Alumni Association. He is filling the Alumni Trustee position previously held by Phil Barry '54, who is completing his second term as Alumni Trustee.
The Alumni Association thanks both Fran Archambault and David Marks '69, '71 M.B.A. for their efforts in this campaign and for their many contributions to UConn over the years. This year, the number of alumni voters increased by 27 percent over the 2007 election.
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Still the Best Public University in New England!
The University of Connecticut remained the best public university in New England for the 11th consecutive year, according to rankings released Thursday in the latest issue of U.S. News & World Report. The magazine also ranked UConn the 26th best public university in the nation – a category with more than 160 colleges and universities – and 66th best university in the nation among all 262 national universities, public or private. Read more
UConn R&D Corp. announces significant new activities
UConn R&D Corporation creates new business startups based on innovative technologies developed by UConn faculty. In July, two R&D startups announced significant new activities: Educational software company Renzulli Learning announced a new partnership with McGraw Hill, and environmentally friendly insecticide developer Venomix Inc announced a $1.8M convertible Series B investment from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Read more
UConn at your fingertips
The University's official news website has a new look! Now called "UConn Today" the site offers a comprehensive online resource for accessing up-to-date UConn news directly from the University. UConn Today provides the latest headlines, in-depth articles about research breakthroughs, teaching, and outreach, as well as multimedia, including video and audio clips, all in one place. Read more
"Locally Grown History" holds events across state
From now through Oct. 18, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy the historical and agricultural treasures found in our region's backyard at 48 locations throughout Northwest Connecticut. Dr. Robert Forbes, Professor of History at Torrington, is the head of the project. Read more, or visit the group's Facebook page!
UConn football tickets still available
Single-game tickets for home football games at Rentschler Field are now on sale. Season-ticket packages for all six home games, as well as mini plans (three games) are also available. The first home game is Sept. 12 against North Carolina! Read more
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Come Home, Huskies! Homecoming 2009
Meet up with UConn alumni and friends at Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 17! The Huskies take on Louisville at noon at Rentschler Field. Before the game, stop by the Spirit Village, and take part in the Tailgate BBQ, both outside Gate C. The Tailgate, which requires pre-registration, includes hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks and beverages. Read more
Bylaw changes for the UConn Alumni Association
The Alumni Association's Board of Directors has been reviewing the Association bylaws, and will ask members to cast their vote next Spring on bylaw changes. All members of the Association have an opportunity to hear about the proposed changes at a bylaws forum on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, Conn. E-mail comments will also be accepted from now until Sept. 30, 2009 to
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. Click here to learn more about the proposed changes to the bylaws.
Basketball great Lobo elected to Hall of Fame
Former UConn and New York Liberty star Rebecca Lobo is among six members of the Class of 2010 for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place on June 12, 2010, in Knoxville, Tenn. Read more
Class of 2009: Share your thoughts on job searching
The Department of Career Services at UConn is taking a survey about job searching in the current economy for December 2008 and May 2009 graduates. Click here to take part in this survey.
Explore the career features of the Husky Alumni Network
Hire or get hired! In the Husky Alumni Network, you can search current job postings and post your resume, or you can search for a talented Husky to join your team by posting your open positions and viewing resumes from your fellow Huskies.
Make sure you also check out the Career Network, your UConn connection to fellow alums to network and share career advice and experience.
Husky Alumni Network
Job Postings | Resume Postings | Career Network
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Use the Business Alumni Network to your advantage
As a School of Business alumni/a, you can access the Business Alumni Network, a community within the Husky Alumni Network. This community has all of the features of the Husky Alumni Network, including Job and Resume postings and the Career Network, but it also gives you School-specific content and access to other School-specific resources, such as the School of Business Career Center Online. Log in or sign up for the Business Alumni Network at alumni.business.uconn.edu!
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New magazine highlights success stories
UConn School of Business alumni, don't miss the inaugural issue of UConn Business magazine. This publication shares the many accomplishments of the School and its alumni. Ultimately, the quality of an institution is judged on the accomplishments of its graduates, and each volume of UConn Business will highlight some of our graduates' excellent achievements.
In addition, we will honor our alumni, who are outstanding, highly accomplished business and community leaders. Throughout the articles in this edition, you will notice that globalization is a recurring theme.
Feature stories include research articles on telecommuting and cross-national branding, a conversation with the dean and perspectives on the economy from a student and an alum.
Read the full magazine online by clicking here.
UConn MBA program ranked in top 30 of country
The School of Business' Full-Time MBA Program was ranked in Forbes' 6th biennial MBA Program Return on Investment rankings. Among public institutions alone, UConn ranks 12th nationally and is ranked 27th among all U.S. institutions.
UConn's MBA Program is ranked No. 1 for ROI among public business schools in New England and is one of only five business schools in New England to be ranked in the top 30 nationally, along with Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT and Yale.
Take part in these upcoming events!
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Alumni and MBA
Student Reception
Thursday, Aug. 27
Hartford, Conn.
Alumni Networking Reception
Thursday, Sept. 10
Chicago
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Student Managed Fund Reunion
& Welcome for Student Managers
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Stamford, Conn.
Assessing Risk Management Capabilities
Thursday, Sept. 17
Hartford, Conn.
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School of Social Work News
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Meet us for our 60th Anniversary Celebration!
Dean Salome Raheim cordially invites you to attend a 60th Anniversary Celebration! It takes place from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 in the Zachs Community Room at the School of Social Work.
Dr. Frances Fox Piven, known equally for her contributions to social theory and for her social activism, will speak at the event. She is widely recognized as one of America's most thoughtful and provocative commentators on America's social welfare system.
For program updates, featured speakers and to see who's coming, visit our Web site at SSW.UConn.edu and click on the Celebrating 60 Years icon.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the SSW Anniversary Fellowship Fund, which will provide much-needed assistance to our students.
To register online, click here.
Three dinners planned with UConn's basketball coaches
The UConn Alumni Association invites you to three special events with UConn's championship basketball coaches. Dine with fellow alumni and fans, meet the coaches and hear about the upcoming season.
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An Evening
with Chris Dailey
Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Chapter
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Glastonbury, Conn.
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An Evening
with Jim Calhoun
Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Chapter
Monday, Oct. 19
Glastonbury, Conn.
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An Evening
with Geno Auriemma
Sponsored by the New Haven & Southeast CT Chapters
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Old Saybrook, Conn.
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Costa Rica travel opportunity! Jan. 14-25, 2010
Embark on an excursion through Costa Rica! The trip begins in the Central Valley to Irazu Volcanu, before continuing on to the important archaeological site of Guayabo in a protected rainforest. Read more
This travel opportunity comes once every 10 years!
"The Passion Play" is one of the highlights of an Eastern European excursion from May 26 to June 7, 2010. Take in the scenery from Poland, Czech Republic and Germany, and then enjoy "The Passion Play" - a production that takes place once each decade. More than 2,000 performers and musicians take part in this impressive show! Read more
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Save the Lakes!
For generations of UConn students, Mirror Lake and Swan Lake have been scenic icons of the University. They bring to mind countless memories of early morning walks to class, views out of classrooms and dorms, and peaceful places to sit, read or gather. As the University tries to return both of these UConn landmarks to a better state of ecological balance, a Save the Lakes Fund has been established to support restoration and maintenance of both Mirror Lake and Swan Lake. Read more
Calling all shutterbugs!
Photographers, take part in the 2010 Life Member Calendar contest! The UConn Alumni Association is looking for your favorite photos of any of the UConn campuses to include in next year's calendar. Shutterbugs can send in any of their scenic UConn photos they would consider worthy of being a "wall-hanger!" All submissions are due by Sept. 21. Read more
Comedian Frank Caliendo performs in Waterbury
The Associated Student Government at UConn-Waterbury, in conjunction with the Palace Theater, offers discounted tickets to see comedian Frank Caliendo at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Waterbury. Cost is $25, and tickets can be purchased in Room 128 of the UConn-Waterbury main building at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. Tickets can be purchased for family and friends as well.
Looking to hire UConn students?
The UConn Fall Career Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Gampel Pavilion. If your company or organization would like to attend to recruit UConn students, please contact Susan Dube, Employer Relations Coordinator at the Department of Career Services, at
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The cost for companies and organizations to attend is $550, and registrations will be accepted until Sept. 8.
Show your True Blue Pride with
the UConn Alumni Association credit card
Show your pride in UConn and enjoy the benefits of a unique rewards program offered with the University of Connecticut Alumni Association Bank of America credit card. Read more
Qualify for special insurance rates with Liberty Mutual
As a UConn alum, you're eligible for special discounts on insurance through Liberty Mutual's Group Auto and Home Program. Liberty provides outstanding service and online tools to help you manage your policy, claims as well as conserve resources. Smart for you and smart for the environment. Now, we're giving away a smart fortwo car! Just complete an online entry form. No purchase or quote necessary. Read more
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