Past Issues

SPECIAL ONLINE EDITION: CT Honor Flight
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2007, a chartered jet backed away from the gate at Bradley International Airport and taxied to its runway. More than 60 years after World War II ended, the 100 veterans on board were finally getting a chance to visit their memorial. read more...

In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary
Former director of the Hartford Art School, Alan Tompkins, celebrates his 100th birthday with an exhibit of his paintings in Silpe Gallery; the University to bury a new time capsule; and more. and much more...

SPECIAL ONLINE EDITION: Commencement 2007
A special online edition of the Observer in honor of the University’s 50th Commencement. Our coverage focuses on the many alumni who returned to campus May 20. Browse below for more details. and much more...

COVER STORY: Let's Celebrate
President Harrison kicks off anniversary events as speaker at Hartford’s Rising Star Breakfast; a collage of photos from the Day in the Life project; photos of the celebrations on Founders’ Day; memories from alumni readers about their days on campus.
In Campus News - University to Break Ground on Long-Awaited Facility
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COVER STORY: It’s Nifty to Be 50!
The University of Hartford was chartered on Feb. 21, 1957. Three institutions with their own rich histories—Hartford Art School, Hillyer College, and Hartt College of Music—joined together to meet the needs of the local community.
In Campus News - Hartford Art School Welcomes Legendary Illustrator to Faculty
and much more...

COVER STORY: Mothers Of Nations
Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Women
A photography exhibit at the George J. Sherman and Lottie K. Sherman Museum of Jewish Civilization is part of the 20th-anniversary celebration at the University's Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies.
In Campus News - ISET: Peter Diffley, New Dean of Graduate Studies
and much more...

COVER STORY: Creativity Weds Technology
The University has announced plans to build a new facility at the Hartford Art School that will allow generations of future students to fully explore the new media.
In Campus News - ISET: University Addresses Campus Housing Shortage
and much more...

COVER STORY: A Passion for Preserving the Past
University archivist Ethel Bacon '44, M'55, who has been collecting university history for 45 years will soon retire.
In Campus News - ISET: Focused on Technology and Innovation
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COVER STORY: Hawks Defend New Turf
Students, alumni, and friends of University of Hartford athletics all gathered for the first home game of the season on Al-Marzook Field's new all-weather turf
In Campus News - ISET: Rogow Program Brings Luminaries in Journalism and the Arts to Campus
and much more...

OPENING NEW DOORS
A special section celebrates the new Integrated Science, Engineering, and Technology complex, including articles illustrating collaborative initiatives occurring across campus.
In Campus News - New Barney Dean Turns Management Theory into Practice
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COVER STORY: Hartford Filmmaker Has a Different Point of View
Assistant Professor Julie Wyman introduces her film, Buoyant, at the newly reopened Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
In Campus News - A Life in Music
and much more...

COVER STORY: Topping Off ISET
President Harrison signed the last beam put in place for the university's $34 million Integrated Science, Engineering, and Technology Complex during a "topping-off" ceremony on Sept. 2
In Campus News - Nudity, Eroticism Subject of Exhibition
and much more...

COVER STORY: Going to the Head of the Class
Recently, The Observer sat down with three teachers-one, a veteran of the classroom; one, in the early stages of her career; and one, still a student teacher.
In Campus News - Mr. President, We Hardly Knew Ye
and much more...

COVER STORY: Hartford Hawks Chase Birdies
How Buffie, Schizo, and Pooh Bear made it to the PGA Tour
In college they were known as Buffie, Schizo, and Pooh Bear. Not exactly Mo, Larry, and Curly, though the three certainly shared plenty of laughs, toasts, and impromptu shenanigans.
In Campus News - Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness
and much more...

COVER STORY: American Originals - An Opportunity for Reflection
When "American Originals: Treasures from the National Archives" comes to the University of Hartford in February 2004, visitors will have a rare opportunity to travel backwards in time to experience for themselves the promise and conflicts that created the United States of America.
In Campus News - The Career Counseling Center Turns 35
and much more...

COVER STORY: Bringing Aid to an Ailing Afghanistan
M. Saleh Keshawarz, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University, has turned his attention to revitalizing engineering education at Herat University in western Afghanistan.
In Campus News - 'The Habitat Habit'
and much more...

COVER STORY: No Delta Blues for this Professor
Ward College Assistant Prof. Ivana Milanovic involves her students in her aerodynamics research.
In Campus News - 'Rogow Lectures Draw Capacity Crowds'
and much more...

COVER STORY - Commencement 2002 - The Connecting Spirit
The importance of our connections with each other, of community to community, of nation to nation, was a recurring theme of the University's 45th annual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19.
In Campus News - 'University Welcomes New VP for Student Affairs'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Whatever Happened to Barbara Barron-Tieger & Paul Tieger'
and much more...

COVER STORY - HAWK PRIDE!
Much more than a championship trophy came from Hartford's America East women's basketball title.
In Campus News - 'Life as Art: Students Produce 9-11 Poetry CD'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Whatever Happened to... Julie Lansen'
and much more...

COVER STORY - The Freedom to Learn in Different Ways
Welcome to the new University of Hartford Magnet School, where learning is a hands-on activity.
In Campus News - 'Grieving and Healing as a Community'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Jeffrey Krieger: Electrifying Cellist'
and much more...

COVER STORY - Teaching the World to Sing
For John Feierabend, the lack of attention to musical development in television programs for children has long been a major concern.
In Campus News - 'Acoustics Students Hit the Right Note at National Competition'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Capitol Steps Brings Michael Thornton Back to University'
and much more...

COVER STORY - Seeking Peace and Understanding
University Honors Israeli President - Israeli President Moshe Katsav was presented with an honorary degree on June 3 at a ceremony in Millard Auditorium.
A Royal Degree - Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, a champion of equality, human rights, and social justice, visited the University on April 27 to help support the King Hussein Endowment Fund.
In Campus News - 'Campaign Leaders Foresee a Bright Future for the University'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Whatever Happenned to M. Kevin Fahey?'
and much more...

COVER STORY - Honoring a Jazz Legend - Jackie McLean was this year's guest of honor at The Hartt School's Gala, during which it was announced that the African-American Music Department has been renamed The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz.
In Campus News - 'Fall 2000 Commencement'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Surviving and Thriving on Television's Hottest Show'
and much more...

COVER STORY - A Fall Weekend Blast - Fall Weekend 2000 got off to an explosive start at midnight on Oct. 13 as a spectacular fireworks show culminated the joyous Midnight Mania celebration in the University's Sports Center.
In Campus News - 'ELECTION 2000'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Whatever Happenned to Joel Gotler'
and much more...

COVER STORY - The Will of the People - The tactics that campaigns have employed in our uniquely American way of choosing a leader are laid bare in "The Will of the People?" a freewheeling exhibit that will be open throughout the fall semester.
In Campus News - 'Alumnus Returns to Mount One-Man Show'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Whatever Happenned to Jimmy Diamond'
and much more...

COVER STORY - COMMENCEMENT 2000 - Sunday, May 14, arrived with a brilliant sun and not a cloud in the sky. Graduates and family members began arriving early to enjoy the beautiful weather and a Mother's Day that would have more than the usual to celebrate.
In Campus News - 'Breaking Ground for the U of H Magnet School'
In Alumni Profiles - 'Whatever Happenned to Gayle Kelley'
and much more...

COVER STORY - ILLUSTRATING THE PAST - Joy Leland often asks her elementary and high school art students to list 20 things that they would like to accomplish in their lifetimes.
In Campus News - When Elizabeth S. Ivey joined the University of Hartford as provost in 1995, she walked head-on into one of the most difficult and challenging periods in our history.
In Alumni Profiles - Following the success of his tone poem, Titanic, Peter Boyer (Hartt MM '93, DMA '95) is fast becoming a Titan among American composers.
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COVER STORY - TEN WITH JEN - Only 12 days after celebrating a summer WNBA championship with her Houston Comets' teammates, Jennifer Rizzotti was named head coach of the University of Hartford women's basketball team.
In Campus News - Both the Hartford Hawks men's and women's soccer teams claimed America East regular season titles, won their respective conference tournaments and advanced to the NCAA Soccer Cup this fall.
In Alumni Profiles - Peter Veru '85 is making a name for himself as a rock musician after working on Wall Street for 14 years.
and much more...

COVER STORY - CIRCUS SING MASTER - When Johnathan Iverson '98 graduated with a degree in vocal performance from The Hartt School, he knew that life could offer him an interesting path.
In Campus News - Too many Americans, especially women, are not benefiting from this prosperity. That is the message that Tipper Gore, wife of Vice President Al Gore, brought to a campus forum held at the Hartford College for Women.
and much more...