The Observer Online - Spring 2008
On the cover:When we looked at Lisa Gaumond’s photograph
of latex paint contributions for the Beyond Green exhibit (see p. 7),
we were struck by the Earth-like image we saw in the paint.
What a perfect cover for the Observer’s green issue! Gaumond
is the manager of the Joseloff Gallery.
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thoughts. Although much remains to be done, significant progress has been made. The University has made a definite commitment to sustainability and is currently developing a comprehensive energy policy for the future. Not that the University is waiting for the policy before going forward. A host of activities, large and small, constantly defines the University as an institution determined to be a good global citizen.
President Harrison discusses how the new van Rooy Center
can help the University gain prominence in important
environmental issues.
Hartford Basketball Has
a Year to Remember - PDF
Men’s and women’s basketball broke records left and right
this year. And one Hartford Hawk flew up to the pros.
University Receives Generous
$2 Million Gift - PDF
Jean-Pierre and Marie-Claire van Rooy have given one of the
largest gifts in University history to establish the van Rooy Center
for Complexity and Conflict Analysis.
Special Section: Sustainability Rules! - PDF
Faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the University administration
have all caught the green bug. Read how those on campus and
alumni with “green” jobs are working to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Also in this issue
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