Our Own Tinker to Evers to Chance

Three Alumni Team Up to Support the Home Field Advantage. In a move reminiscent of the famous double-play combinations of Cubs infielders Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance, University of Hartford alumni Robert Forrester '66, Faisal Al-Marzook '67, and John Carson '65 have pulled off a remarkable feat of teamwork.

The Road from Hartt to Hollywood-and Back Again

When university regent and alumnus Kent McCray '51 appeared as a guest lecturer for the Hartt School's theatre students in March, little did they know that the California-based film and television producer played a role in today's theatre program.

Magnet School Celebrates 'Susan McCray Day'

On March 24, the University of Hartford Magnet School gave a warm thank you to one of its most enthusiastic supporters by celebrating "Susan McCray Day." In what turned out to be a complete surprise for McCray, students and teachers gathered in the Magnet School's Agora Room to express appreciation for her tremendous devotion to the school.

Generous Kohn-Joseloff Gift Benefits Gallery

The Kohn-Joseloff Foundation has made a $500,000 gift to the Joseloff Gallery at the university's Hartford Art School. The gift will allow the gallery, one of the most distinguished university galleries of its size in the country, to strengthen and expand its schedule of exhibitions and programs.

Aetna Foundation Supports Performing Arts Center

The Aetna Foundation has made a $100,000 gift to the University of Hartford Performing Arts Center. The center, to be constructed in Hartford at the corner of Albany Avenue and Westbourne Parkway, will provide needed additional space for The Hartt School and will serve as an important resource for the community.

Parting Gifts

President Walter Harrison hosted a reception at Russell House on May 12 for the 130 graduating seniors who made $25 gifts to the university through the Senior Signature program. Begun in 2000, the program encourages graduating seniors to make gifts of $25 each to the university's Annual Fund.

The Reich Family Pavilion

In a dedication ceremony on April 22, the university honored the long-time commitment of Tom and Suzy Reich to the Department of Athletics by naming the western portion of the Sports Center complex the Reich Family Pavilion.

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