Cover Story - The Freedom to Learn in Different Ways
On the cover: Stephen Foresi '97, '01, first-grade teacher at the new University of Hartford Magnet School, with three of his young charges, (from left) Marissa Eklund of Simsbury, Haley Gregwar of Avon, and Shariyah Smith of Hartford.
Welcome to the new University of Hartford Magnet School, where learning is a hands-on activity that involves all of the senses and draws on each child's innate talents and abilities.

On Sept. 4, the magnet school, which is believed to be the nation's first public elementary school built on a private university campus, opened its doors to 263 students from Hartford and six neighboring towns. Half of the students are from the city of Hartford, and half of those students are from the city's North End. Eventually, the school will serve about 400 children from prekindergarten through fifth grade.
Celebrating the Results of a Unique Partnership
When third-grader Celia Sobelman officially opened the University of Hartford Magnet School by cutting red and white ribbons stretched across the school's main entrance, it marked the culmination of a decade of effort by state, municipal, and University officials working together in a unique partnership.

Fall Weekend 2001 - Pictorial
Reunions took on a special meaning during the University's annual Homecoming and Parents Weekend, October 12, 13, and 14.

Editor:
Diana Simonds

Art Director:
Keith Campagna

Copy Editor:
Beverly Kennedy

Circulation Manager:
Dee Pistel

Web Design:
Jim Kalambokis

 Contributing writers:
Trish Charles; Kate Dougherty '01; Jonathan Easterbrook '87, '90; David Isgur; Beverly Kennedy; Barbara Klemmer'00; Missy Murphy Pavano '70, '73; Jessica Levine-Pizano '98; Terri Raimondi; Susan Scherer; Barbara Steinberger; Margaret Withey

Contributing photographers:
Steve Bamberg, Jeff Feldmann, Bruce Johnson, Steve Laschever, John Marinelli, Jack McConnell, Andrew Morris, Doug Penhall
Published in September, December, March and June for faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the University.

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All contents, unless otherwise specified, copyright 2001 by the University of Hartford.