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Introducing the new Husky Alumni Network
your expanded online alumni community!
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You asked. Your Alumni Association answered.
With two new services and a redesign, the Husky Alumni Network is your one-stop online alumni community to connect with your friends, fellow alums and your alma mater to enhance your professional and personal networks.
Share your career experience and advice in the new Career Network, activate your own UConn alumni permanent email address, view or post job postings and résumés, announce your news or stay updated on the lives of fellow alums with Class Notes, connect with your friends or update your information in the Online Directory, or spice up your intellectual and social life with alumni events worldwide.
Log-in or register for the Husky Alumni Network at UConnAlumni.com/HAN today!
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| University News |
 Huskies at the Olympics (UConnHuskies.com)
UConn is represented by six individuals at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, which runs from August 8-24 in Beijing, China. Current and former Huskies are representing basketball, soccer, and track and field for the United States, Russia, New Zealand, Canada, and Haiti. Read More
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 Grad students to lead national symposium on 'green' chemistry (UConn Advance)
Seven chemistry graduate students will direct an all-day symposium on “Transitioning into Green Chemistry” at the American Chemical Society national meeting, which is expected to attract 14,000 top professionals from academia and the chemical industry. Read More
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 New class both bigger and better (Daily Campus)
Following a large graduating class and a struggling American economy, UConn expects to see an increase in the number of students enrolling for the upcoming fall semester, especially high achieving students. These incoming students raised the university's average SAT score by nine points. Read More
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 UConn will discontinue the use of cafeteria trays (Hartford Courant)
The cafeteria tray, as much a mainstay of college dining halls as chocolate chip cookies and soda machines, will disappear this fall at the University of Connecticut. Like many colleges, UConn is taking the step to be more eco-friendly and save money in the face of spiking food prices. Read More
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 Technology Incubation grants announced (StamfordPlus.com)
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that eight start-up companies enrolled in UConn's Technology Incubation Program have received a financial boost through the Connecticut Small Business Incubator Program. Read More
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 Benton Museum: Fall season (UConnAlumni.com)
The William Benton Museum of Art opens its Fall season with Sera: The Way of the Tibetan Monk, The Photographs of Sheila Rock and The 43rd Annual Art Department Faculty Exhibition. Read More
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| More University News |
| UConn 2000 sequencing to change (UConn Advance)
UNESCO Chair conference at UConn (President Hogan's Blog)
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Biologist receives NSF grant to oversee worldwide tapeworm biodiversity project (UConn Advance)
University plans for budget rescission (UConn Advance)
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| Alumni News |
 UConn Bill (President Hogan's Blog)
On June 22, UConn alum William Carroll celebrated his 90th birthday with 30 cheering family members (and the whole restaurant, in fact). Bill is one of UConn’s most loyal and enthusiastic fans. He is from our generation of alumni whose educations were interrupted by World War II, and to this day we owe them our gratitude and our thanks for their service. Read More
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 UConn Athletics: Where are they now? (UConnHuskies.com)
Have you ever wondered what happened to Paul Funk '93 (Baseball), Bill Cholawa '84 (Football), Julia Marashio '04 (Ice Hockey), or Karen Ferguson '93 (Soccer)? Did you know that Kristen Kelly '94 (Field Hockey) and Jeff Uccello ''96 (Baseball) were married? Check the Where Are They Now archives for updates on UConn athletes. Read More
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Get Involved! Stay Connected!
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Upcoming Alumni Events
Tuesday, August 19
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Open House
Thursday, August 21
UConn School of Business Alumni and MBA Student Reception
Sunday, August 24
National Capital Chapter - Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees
Saturday, September 6
UConn at Temple: Football Game and Pre-Game Celebration
Saturday, September 6
Southeast CT Chapter - Back to School Campus Tour
Tuesday, September 9
New York City Chapter - Husky Happy Hour
Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, September 20
Alumni Trip - Venice to Rome aboard the Royal Clipper
Sunday, September 14
New Haven Chapter - A Day in the Vineyards
Tuesday, September 16
Southeast CT Chapter - Global Warming Lecture
Wednesday, September 17
New York Chapter - UConn Center for Real Estate Alumni and Friends Reception (Save the date!)
Saturday, September 20
International Alumni Reception - Rome, Italy
Saturday, October 4
Alumni Legacy Breakfast - A Family Weekend Event
Saturday, October 4
UConn at UNC: Football Game and Pre-Game Celebration (Save the date!)
Monday, October 20
An Evening with UConn Men's Head Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun
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 Homecoming 2008
October 19-25
Visit the Alumni Association's Homecoming Spirit Village for food, fun, and games on Saturday, October 25, then stay and watch the UConn football team take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Read More
Schedule of Homecoming Activities
- Sunday, October 19
- Annual Homecoming Parade
- Thursday, October 23
- Comedian Daniel Tosh
- Friday, October 24
- "The Rock" Ceremony
- Alumni & Faculty Awards Gala
- Annual Student Lip Sync
- Saturday, October 25
- Homecoming Spirit Village/Tailgate BBQ
- Homecoming Football Game
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 Alumni Traveler
Would you like to visit Italy, France, the Panama Canal, Tahiti, Russia, Greece, French Polynesia, or just fly around the world in a private jet? Explore the world alongside UConn alumni and friends. New trips include Sailing the Caribbean's Spice Islands and a tour of Norway Fjordlands. Read More
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 Calling All Shutterbugs
Photographers, the UConn Alumni Association is looking for your favorite photos of any of the UConn campuses to include in the 2009 Life Member Calendar! Shutterbugs can send in any of their scenic University of Connecticut photos they would consider worthy of being a "wall-hanger!" Read More
Hurry! Deadline is September 19!
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| Did You Know? |
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! |
 Member benefit: MemberExtra
MemberExtra is a magazine published exclusively for members of the UConn Alumni Association. The upcoming issue will feature information and pictures on "The Rock", Tradition: A Student's Perspective article, and a special Homecoming invitation. Join the Alumni Association, and don't miss out on future issues! View all member benefits |
 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. |
 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. Read More |
Feature Photos Photos featured in this issue's header include the Greater Philadelphia Alumni Chapter's Freshman Picnic; Greater Hartford Alumni Chapter's Evening with Men's Head Football Coach Randy Edsall; International Alumni Reception in Taipei, Taiwan; and Fairfield County Alumni Chapter's Evening with UConn Trustees Denis Nayden and Wayne Shepperd.
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