Donor Testimonials
Nicholas F. Galluccio ’72
Although Nick Galluccio went on to earn graduate degrees at Columbia University, he never forgot the University of Hartford. Galluccio has endowed a two-year scholarship for students in the humanities and politics and government programs of the College of Arts and Sciences. “My decision to endow this scholarship was driven by a desire to give something back to the university and to support students intent on high achievement,” says Galluccio, who is also a member of the university’s board of regents. Galluccio is currently group managing director and equity portfolio manager in the New York office of Trust Company of the West (TCW), which is part of the TCW Group of Companies.
Debi and Jay Shaw ’74
“My experience at Hillyer was spectacular,” says Jay Shaw ’74. And so is the gift from the Shaw Family Foundation to Hillyer College. Today, Shaw is managing director of Resource Holdings Ltd., a New York-based company that he founded. Through the Shaw Family Foundation, Jay and his wife, Debi, have supported multiple initiatives at Hillyer. “It was at Hillyer that I learned the joy of knowledge and thinking,” Shaw says. “Hillyer gave me the support, confidence, and base from which I could build my life. I am very happy to do what I can to enrich the educational and life experiences of students at Hillyer.”
Chuck Seeman '76 and Bill Seeman '77
The Manfred and Carol Seeman Endowed Scholarship was created by Chuck Seeman '76 and Bill Seeman '77 as a way to honor their parents Manfred and Carol while providing financial assistance to Barney students living in southeastern Connecticut.
"I thought the scholarship fund was a wonderful idea, especially since both of my sons had gone to the University of Hartford and had very good experiences there," said Manfred Seeman. Manfred grew up in Austria, but the Holocaust forced him to flee with his family when he was just 14. He fought in the Pacific during World War II, earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. After the war, he put himself through college, earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and started a successful furniture company. "I think my father was very touched by the scholarship established in his name," Bill Seeman said. "Hopefully, our parents will be associated with the University of Hartford for a long time to come."
Since then, Chuck and his wife Susan have established three more endowed funds in support of the university, the Barney School and Hillyer College. One of the funds established is a scholarship in their own names: The Chuck and Susan Seeman Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship will assist Hillyer students who continue at the University by entering the Barney School.
For more information on the Campaign, contact Don Rizzo, at 860.768.2403 or drizzo@hartford.edu
Nicholas F. Galluccio ’72
Although Nick Galluccio went on to earn graduate degrees at Columbia University, he never forgot the University of Hartford. Galluccio has endowed a two-year scholarship for students in the humanities and politics and government programs of the College of Arts and Sciences. “My decision to endow this scholarship was driven by a desire to give something back to the university and to support students intent on high achievement,” says Galluccio, who is also a member of the university’s board of regents. Galluccio is currently group managing director and equity portfolio manager in the New York office of Trust Company of the West (TCW), which is part of the TCW Group of Companies.
Debi and Jay Shaw ’74
“My experience at Hillyer was spectacular,” says Jay Shaw ’74. And so is the gift from the Shaw Family Foundation to Hillyer College. Today, Shaw is managing director of Resource Holdings Ltd., a New York-based company that he founded. Through the Shaw Family Foundation, Jay and his wife, Debi, have supported multiple initiatives at Hillyer. “It was at Hillyer that I learned the joy of knowledge and thinking,” Shaw says. “Hillyer gave me the support, confidence, and base from which I could build my life. I am very happy to do what I can to enrich the educational and life experiences of students at Hillyer.”
Chuck Seeman '76 and Bill Seeman '77
The Manfred and Carol Seeman Endowed Scholarship was created by Chuck Seeman '76 and Bill Seeman '77 as a way to honor their parents Manfred and Carol while providing financial assistance to Barney students living in southeastern Connecticut.
"I thought the scholarship fund was a wonderful idea, especially since both of my sons had gone to the University of Hartford and had very good experiences there," said Manfred Seeman. Manfred grew up in Austria, but the Holocaust forced him to flee with his family when he was just 14. He fought in the Pacific during World War II, earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. After the war, he put himself through college, earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and started a successful furniture company. "I think my father was very touched by the scholarship established in his name," Bill Seeman said. "Hopefully, our parents will be associated with the University of Hartford for a long time to come."
Since then, Chuck and his wife Susan have established three more endowed funds in support of the university, the Barney School and Hillyer College. One of the funds established is a scholarship in their own names: The Chuck and Susan Seeman Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship will assist Hillyer students who continue at the University by entering the Barney School.
For more information on the Campaign, contact Don Rizzo, at 860.768.2403 or drizzo@hartford.edu