Alumni Weekend 2008 - Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 5

5:30 PM
Family Studies/Home Economics Annual Meeting and Dinner
Alumni Center
Cost is $25 for FSAS members, $30 for non-members. Reception will begin at 5:30pm with the Annual Meeting at 6:00 pm. Dinner and Awards Ceremony immediately following. Receiving the 2008 Lorraine Wetherell Family Studies Alumni Society Distiguished Service Award is Keith Bellizzi, PhD, '03. Please RSVP for the Annual Meeting and Dinner by Wednesday, May 28th by calling 617-285-9315 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Friday, June 6, 2008

8:00 am – 6:00 pm
UConn Co-Op Open

10:00 -11:15 am
Reunion Registration, Reception and Welcoming Remarks
South Campus Rome Hall Community Room and Patio

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Museum of Natural History Open

10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Benton Museum of Art Open

11:30 am
Class and Affinity Group Photo
South Campus Portico
Photos will be taken of the classes of: 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958 and any affinity/special interest groups wishing to have a group photo taken.
(Photos will be available to purchase on-site.)

12:00 Noon - 1:45 pm
Reunion Luncheon & Presentation
South Campus Rome Hall Ballroom
UConn 101
Presented by one of the many UConn Student Colleagues, hear about UConn as if for the first time. This presentation, in the context of a prospective or incoming student, will include information on: student life, residential life and the array of academic choices, just to name a few. $

12:00 Noon - 1:45 pm
Nursing Alumni Luncheon
Alumni Center

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry Open

2:00 – 3:30 pm
School and College Receptions

2:00 - 5:30 pm
School of Nursing Reception and Nightingale Tribute (includes bus tour)

3:15 – 4:30 pm
Campus Bus Tour

3:30 pm -5:30 pm
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Alumni Reception and Rainbow Center Tour
Rainbow Center -403 Student Union

5:00 - 10:00 pm
Cocktail Reception, Class Gift Presentation & Dinner
South Campus Rome Hall Ballroom

THE FOLLOWING EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
6:30 – 9:00 pm
African American Alumni Reception
H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center

THE FOLLOWING EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
9:00 – 12:00 am
African American Alumni Dance
Student Union Ballroom

Saturday, June 7, 2008

7:00 – 9:00 am
Alumni Breakfast
South Campus Dining Facility
See what college dining is like today by enjoying a buffet breakfast.

8:45 – 9:30 am
Choose from the following morning options:

Tour of the Homer Babbidge Library
Seminar ~Election 2008: Change? Or More of the Same?

Presented by Howard Reiter, Professor and Dept. Head, Political Science. Professor Reiter will recap the party nominations for President, focusing on what is new and what has changed in this tumultuous political year. He will also consider continuities and surprises for the rest of the year.

10:00 – 11:00 am
UConn Alumni Association Annual Meeting and UAwards Presentation
Alumni Center
Seminar ~ Hatching New Business
Hear how UConn inventions are used to hatch startup companies and how the UConn Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) incubator helps them grow. Join OTC managers to hear about UConn spin outs, notable licensed technology receiving national attention and incubator companies. You will also learn how alumni can become involved in UConn commercialization activities.

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
UConn Co-Op Open

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Museum of Natural History Open

11:30 am – 1:30 pm
African American Alumni Council Luncheon and Tour
Wadsworth Athenaeum, Hartford, CT

12:00 - 2:00 pm
Reunion Luncheon with President Michael Hogan
South Campus Rome Hall Ballroom

12:00 Noon
Student Leader Alumni Planning Committee Meeting
Student Union Room 303
All interested are welcome.

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry Open

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Benton Museum of Art Open for tours

2:00 – 4:30 pm
Choose from the following options:

Tour of The Burton Family Football Complex and The Mark R. Shenkman Training Center
Tours of Student Union
Bus Tour of Campus
Reception & Tours of Greek Village
UCAA Board Meeting
Jewish Alumni Reunion

2:00 – 3:30 pm
Celebrate 30 Years of Life Long Learning with UConn’s Master Gardeners The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association (UCANRAA) is happy to invite Alumni Weekend attendees to an Introduction to The Master Gardener Program and tour of our College Garden. The program started in 1978 and consists of horticulture training and an outreach component that focus on the community at large. The Master Gardener Program is an Educational Outreach Program that is part of the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System. This Program is open to gardening enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels.

2:00 – 4:30 pm
Student Leader Alumni Reception
Student Union Lobby
Welcome by John Saddlemire, Vice President of Student Affairs & tours of the Student Union.

4:30 pm
New England Lobster Bake at South Campus
Enjoy a traditional New England style lobster bake before heading home.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel

The hotel for Alumni Weekend is the Nathan Hale Inn located on the UConn campus. To inquire about rates and/or availability please call them directly at 860-427-7888. You must call them by Tuesday, May 6th and tell them you are calling for the UConn Alumni Association Alumni Weekend Event to receive a discounted rate of $109.00/night.

Dormitories

On-campus housing will be available, starting in April in the South Campus dormitories. Single and double suites are available. Each air-conditioned suite contains twin beds with linens, pillows, comforter, desk, dresser and closet space. Please note that the bathroom and living room are shared between two suites.

Pricing for these rooms are $60/single occupancy and $80.00/double occupancy per night.