Hawks to Aid in Tsunami Relief Effort

Posted  1/21/2005
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The University of Hartford Department of Athletics has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide relief to the victims of the tsunami tragedy in Asia.

The university will donate half of the gate sales from its weekend basketball games against the University of New Hampshire to the relief effort. The women’s team plays on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. , and the men’s team tips off on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. Both games will take place at the Chase Family Arena in the Reich Family Pavilion.

Fans can make personal contributions as well. Checks should be made out to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. Donations also can be made online at www.redcross.org. For more information on how you can show your support, contact the Athletics Box Office at 860.768.4295.

A Big Basketball Weekend

A number of special events are planned for this weekend's home games.

During the women's game on Saturday, the Athletics Department will be honoring some of the local heroes in our community. The men's game on Sunday will be a "Fan Appreciation Day." There will be lucky seat drawings where fans will have the opportunity to win great prizes. Fans will receive one ticket free with every ticket purchased for this game.

In addition, this weekend is winter weekend reunion for former Hartford student-athletes. Former student-athletes will be present at both games. For faculty and staff, this is a great opportunity to see some of your former students.

Tickets for both games can be purchased by visiting the Athletics Box Office in the Reich Family Pavilion, calling 860.768.4295, or ordering online at www.hartfordhawks.com. Be sure to show your Faculty/Staff ID to receive the Faculty/Staff ticket price.