Husk-E-News, May 2008 PDF Print E-mail

Calendar of Events

Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 29
Alumni Trip - Treasures of Japan

Wednesday, May 21
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame"

Wednesday, May 21
International Alumni Reception - Paris

Thursday, May 22
Spring Fling - New Haven CT Chapter

Sunday, June 1
Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox - National Capital Chapter

Sunday, June 1
Chamard Winery Tour and Tasting - Southeast CT Chapter

Thursday, June 5
Family Studies/Home Economics Annual Meeting and Dinner

Friday, June 6 - Saturday, June 7
Alumni Weekend

Saturday, June 7
UConn Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Saturday, June 7
Networking Breakfast and Chapter Elections - National Capital Chapter

Saturday, June 7
Full-Time MBA Class of 1998 10-Year Reunion

Wednesday, June 11
School of Business Alumni Reception - Washington, D.C.

...More events



Homecoming 2008
October 25th
Save the date!

It may be summer, but the UConn Alumni Association is already gearing up for Homecoming Weekend. Visit the UCAA at Husky Village for food, fun, and games on Saturday, October 25, then stay and watch the UConn football team take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Bookmark our website for updates as the full Homecoming schedule becomes available.



Benefit Spotlight:
Theme Parks

Take the entire family to your favorite theme park for less this summer. UCAA members can get discounted tickets to theme parks nationwide, including SeaWorld (FL), Universal Orlando Resort (FL), DISNEYLAND Resort (CA), Busch Gardens (VA), Cedar Point (OH), and Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari (NJ). Read more.



UConn Gifts for Grads

Get your recent grad something special from their alma mater (or get something for yourself!). Photos, frames, desk accessories, and apparel are special gifts that they will cherish forever. Visit the online store.



UConn Alumni Association
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



UConn Alumni Association
Credit Card

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.


Husk-E-News, May 2008

University News

Alumni News

President's patent awards dinner
The University of Connecticut recently recognized 14 faculty members for contributions in the areas of research, product development and commercialization at the sixth annual President Patent Awards Dinner at the Alumni House on the Storrs Campus. Read More


Psychology professor elected AAAS fellow
UConn psychology professor David A. Kenny has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a highly coveted spot in one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies. Read More


Senior class gift to redesign main entrance to Student Union
Each year, students coming to the end of their four years at UConn work together to raise funds for a class gift that will mark their legacy. This year's seniors are no different. Read More


The William Benton Museum of Art Presents an Exhibition of Lithographs from the 1960s
The William Benton Museum of Art presents a summer exhibition of lithographs from the 1960s. The exhibition, Stoned or Impregnated: New York Lithography, ca. 1960, will be on display June 3 to August 10. Read More


UConn Polo team wins fourth national title
The University of Connecticut's women's polo team on April 5 captured their fourth consecutive national championship, beating Texas Christian University 19-13 in the finals, a victory that capped a perfect season for the squad. Read More


Class of '08 Outstanding Students
The Advance is publishing short profiles of some of this year's graduating students. Those featured were selected from among those recommended by each school and college. Read More


Mental Health Conference
A conference on Eliminating Mental Health and Addiction Disparities in Connecticut and Beyond will take place in Rome Ballroom on Tuesday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read More


Have you registered for Alumni Weekend? June 6 & 7
Don't miss your chance to reunite with former roommates, classmates and friends at Alumni Weekend 2008. This year's schedule includes activities like tours of campus (including the new Burton Family Football Complex and Mark R. Shenkman Training Center), lunch with President Michael Hogan, New England Clambake, and individual receptions at the Schools and Colleges. Read More


Annual Meeting - June 7
The UConn Alumni Association Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 during Alumni Weekend. All alumni are invited to attend. View this on the Alumni Weekend Schedule of Events


Women's Leadership Council - "Running in High Heels"
On April 9th, the Women's Leadership Council sponsored a showing of "Running in High Heels", a documentary about one women's run for New Your State Senate, and followed with a panel discussion about women's involvement in the political process. Read More


Alumni Traveler
Start planning your 2009 vacation! The Alumni Association has recently announced new travel opportunities through Spring 2009, including trips to Thailand, Tahiti, Greece and Russia. Read More


UCAA Events Around the Globe
Do your summer plans include a gathering with the UCAA? Reconnect with alumni around the globe this summer at any of our social and networking events in CT, MA, DC, England, France, and Taiwan. Read More


Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride - June 8th
Join the Alumni Association in supporting Coach Calhoun, a cancer survivor, in the CIGNA - Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride on June 8th in Simsbury, Connecticut. Read More


Fairfield County Alumni Breakfast featuring Randy Edsall
Attention Fairfield County alumni! The Fairfield County Sports Commission is hosting its first annual celebrity breakfast on May 29th at the Continental Manor in Norwalk. Read More



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