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Journalists' Group Recipient of Dodd Human Rights Prize
The fourth biennial Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights was awarded to the Committee to Protect Journalists during a ceremony at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center on Monday, Oct. 5.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1981 that promotes press freedom worldwide by defending the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal.
Joel Simon, executive director of CPJ, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. Featured speakers included Sen. Christopher J. Dodd; Marianne Pearl, wife of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl; and University President Michael Hogan.
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Premiere of New History Channel Series Features UConn Faculty
A new program on the History Channel, called MysteryQuest, dispatches teams of experts around the world to try to solve "some of mankind's strangest and most persistent mysteries." The premiere episode Sept. 16 - "Hitler's Escape" - featured three UConn faculty: Nicholas Bellantoni, Linda Strausbaugh, and Dawn Pettinelli. Together they investigated what became of Adolf Hitler's remains in the days, months, and years after the end of World War II.
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UConn Foundation launches capital campaign
On September 25-26, 2009, the UConn Foundation launched Our University. Our Moment. The Campaign for UConn. The kick-off started on Friday with simultaneous ice cream socials in Storrs and in Farmington, and concluded with an on-field presentation during the UConn/URI football game.
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What's happening at UConn today? Find out at today.uconn.edu
Access UConn news and special features about your alma mater all in one place. UConn Today is your comprehensive resource for direct, online news and current stories about the UConn community.
- Stay informed about news and activities at UConn and the UConn Health Center
- Check out articles about faculty and student research, education, and outreach
- Access multimedia - videos, audio clips, and slideshows
- Visit the president's blog
- Keep track of UConn athletics updates
- Get the news you want with RSS feeds - on research, technology, science, and more
Keep your finger on the pulse of the UConn campus with UConn Today, every day.
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New game day program, "Husky Honor", introduced to UConn fans
The University of Connecticut has instituted a new game day environment and sportsmanship program at its athletic events this year called "Husky Honor."
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"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!
The Office of Technology Commercialization newsletter is now available
UConn technology commercialization efforts are generating many new developments - an increasing number of invention disclosures, new licensing revenue, new faculty startups, two new companies in our Technology Incubation Program, and students from the School of Business engaged in supporting business development for regional technology companies.
Read more in the Office of Technology Commercialization Newsletter or at our web site, OTC.UConn.edu
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Homecoming Day - Saturday, October 17
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
Meet up with family and friends at the annual Homecoming Spirit Village for fun and games before the annual football game. The Spirit Village is free and open to all alumni, families, friends and fans!
- Dairy Bar ice cream sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Blood pressure screening by the School of Nursing
- Fun photos by the Neag School of Education
- Face painting by the Student Alumni Association
- And more!
Hungry? Enjoy your favorite BBQ fare at the Alumni Association Tailgate BBQ. The Tailgate BBQ requires pre-registration, and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tailgate BBQ
Gate C
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Spirit Village
Gate C
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Football Game
UConn vs. Louisville
Kickoff: 12 p.m.
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For complete details of the weeklong activities or to register, visit UConnAlumni.com/Homecoming.
Attention Alumni Association Members!
Just added to the Homecoming schedule is a special opportunity for you to receive tickets to the annual student lip sync competition! Click here for more information, or to register.
Nominations sought for 12th annual Neag School of Education Alumni Society awards
The Neag School of Education will hold its 12th annual awards dinner on Saturday, May 15, 2010 on the Storrs campus. The Alumni Society has established a number of awards which will be given at the dinner. If you know of an alum who deserves to be honored, nominations are being accepted until December 30, 2009.
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9/11 survivor earns Homeland Security degree at UConn
When Al Fuentes enrolled in UConn's master of professional studies homeland security leadership program, it was an opportunity for the retired New York City Fire Department captain to stay involved in a profession he loves.
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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
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Resume Postings
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Career Network
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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Two dinners planned with UConn's basketball coaches
The UConn Alumni Association invites you to two 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
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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"Too Big To Fail? Perspectives on Government Intervention During Economic Collapse"
Tuesday, Oct. 20 - Hartford, Conn.
A UConn School of Business SS&C Technologies Financial Accelerator Event
While the economy shows glimmers of recovery despite dismal unemployment rates and historically low real estate values, the verdict on the Bush and Obama Administrations' drastic measures to halt the economic crisis is still not in. Tom McInerney, ING Chairman & CEO Insurance Americas and appointed member of the Management Board Insurance in 2009 and Tom Woods, New York Times Bestselling Author of Meltdown, will discuss the recent bailouts of big companies during a panel at the University of Connecticut's Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford.
The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the UConn Graduate Business Learning Center, 100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford. It will begin at 5:30, p.m. with networking, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. The presentation and Q&A will follow at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $20 per person; members of the UConn Alumni Association or members of the Hartford CFA Society will be charged $10 per person. For more information or to register for the event go to: www.Business.UConn.edu/toobig
The event is co-sponsored by the UConn School of Business SS&C Technologies Financial Accelerator and the Hartford CFA Society.
"Gems Of Eastern Europe, plus..." the stirring performance of the Passion Play
May 26 - June 7, 2010
"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!
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Qualify for special insurance rates with Liberty Mutual
As a UConn alum, 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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UConn Radio Network partners with Alumni Association
Would you like to promote your business to your fellow UConn Alumni and fans? The UConn Radio Network and the UConn Alumni Association have a partnership that offers our alums a special discounted program to advertise during live broadcasts of all UConn men's and women's basketball games and football games on WTIC.com. For information, contact Jodi Kaplan at
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. GO HUSKIES!
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.
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