originally published in the Observer Magazine, September 2000 Volume 27, Number1 Homecoming, Reunions, and Parents Weekend Odetta, a dynamic force in the American folk music scene; Paula Poundstone, one of the most original and imaginative comedians working today; and the second annual 5K Fun Run with Walt (President Walter Harrison) are just some of the highlights of an events-packed Fall Weekend for alumni and parents October 13, 14, and 15. |
|
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 5–7 p.m. Class of 2001 Reception, Hawk’s Nest 7 p.m. African-American and Hispanic Alumni Reception, 1877 Club, Harry Jack Gray Center, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Maine, Al-Marzook Field 7 p.m. Shabbat/Sabbath Sukkot Dinner and services, Faculty Dining Room, Gengras Student Union; $10 per person—advance registration required. 9 p.m. Odetta, Queen of Folk and Blues, Wilde Auditorium 10 p.m. Receptions for Class of 1990 and Class of 1995, Red Caps/ Orientation Leaders, Student Association (SA)/Student Government Association (SGA) 10:30 p.m. Midnight Mania, Chase Family Arena, Sports Center. Celebrate the official start of the 2000–01 men’s and women’s basketball season. Entertainment and special effects are scheduled. Special seating for reunion classes, SA/SGA members, Red Caps, and Orientation leaders. Free and open to the public. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 8:30 a.m. Legacy Breakfast, 1877 Club, Harry Jack Gray Center. A special breakfast for alumni parents who have sons or daughters currently attending the University of Hartford. Breakfast is for the entire family. Reservations required. 8:30–10 a.m. Parents Continental Breakfast, Gengras Student Union Cafeteria 9 a.m. Registration for President Harrison’s Campus 5K Fun Run, Sports Center 9:30–10:30 a.m. College/School Programs for Parents: A&S—Wilde Auditorium, Gray Center Barney School—Auerbach Hall, Room 326 Engineering—United Technologies Hall, Room 320 ENHP—Dana Hall Lobby Hartford Art School—Student Gallery The Hartt School—Millard Auditorium Hillyer College—Hillyer Hall, Room 301 Ward College—East Hall, lower level 10 a.m. President Harrison’s Campus 5K Fun Run, Sports Center. Because of the race, there will be limited access to campus for 45 minutes. Please, no roller blades, strollers, or pets. 10 a.m.–12 noon Children’s Activities, Esphyr Slobodkina Urquhart Children’s Reading Room, Hillyer. Join us for story time, balloon sculpting, healthy snacks, games, and a special visitor! Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Alumni Baseball Game, Simsbury Memorial Field 10:30 a.m. Alumni and Parents College, Gengras Student Union. Alumni and parents have the opportunity to experience two University classes as if they were students. 12 noon Reunion Picnic, Picnic Grove. Members of the Omega Kappa Delta, Lambda Phi Alpha, and Epsilon Chi fraternities from the decade of the ’60s return for a reunion. If you did not receive an invitation, please contact the Alumni Office at 1-888-UH ALUMS. Cost is $8 per person. Note: Lunch on Saturday will be provided free of charge to all preregistered parents. Details will be provided at check-in. 12:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Eastern Connecticut, Simsbury Memorial Field 1–3 p.m. Mortensen Library Tours 1–2 p.m. Study Abroad Opportunities Presentation, Gengras Student Union, Rooms G and H (third floor) 1 p.m. Campus Tours—leave from Gengras Student Union 1–3 p.m. Career Center Open House, Gengras Student Union, Room 309 3 p.m. Men’s Alumni Lacrosse Game 3–4 p.m. President’s Welcome, Student Affairs Presentation, Lincoln Theater 4 p.m. Barney Alumni Reception, 1877 Club, Harry Jack Gray Center 4:15–5:30 p.m. Parents Reception with the President, Great Room, Konover Campus Center 4:45–5:30 p.m. Parents Association Meeting, Java City, Konover Campus Center 6 p.m. Brothers and Sisters United Reception and Dinner, Gengras Student Union Cafeteria; $5 per person; call 860-768-4710 for more information. 6 p.m. Alumni Soccer Game, Al-Marzook Field 6–8 p.m. RA/RC Reunion, Senior Commons Room, Mortensen Library 7 p.m. Receptions: Class of 1990 and Class of 1995, Student Association/Student Government Association, Red Caps/Orientation Leaders; 1877 Club, Harry Jack Gray Center 9 p.m. Comedian Paula Poundstone, Lincoln Theater 10 p.m. The Pub, University Commons; free to preregistrants, $7 at door, cash bar. Reunion celebrations continue: Class of 1990 and Class of 1995, Red Caps/Orientation Leaders, and Student Association/Student Government Association 10 p.m. Late Nite Jazz, Hawk’s Nest SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 9:30–11:30 a.m. Parents Association Brunch, Gengras Student Union Cafeteria; $5 advance for parents and guests—let your sons and daughters sleep! Food, music, and raffle prizes. 10 a.m. Catholic Mass, Gengras Student Union, room to be announced 11 a.m. Protestant Worship, Konover Campus Center Lounge 11 a.m. 50th Reunion Brunch, 1877 Club, Harry Jack Gray Center. All HCW, HAS, Hartt, and Hillyer alumni from the classes of 1940 to 1950 and spouses and guests are invited to attend. $10 per person 11:30 a.m. Hillel Bagel Brunch 1 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. New Hampshire, Al-Marzook Field |
Published by the Office of Communications - University of Hartford All contents, unless otherwise specified, copyright 2000 by the University of Hartford.
Published in September, November, March and June for faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the University.
200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117-1599.