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Hartford College for Women

Celebrating Hartford College for Women and 
90 Years of Educating Women in Hartford (1933–2023)

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Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 9, 2023

All events will take place on the University of Hartford campus or virtually. 

Then and Now Anniversary Luncheon and Sharing Memories Dessert Reception

12:00 p.m. I Harry Jack Gray Center | 1877 Club

Please park in a designated “visitor’s space” in K Lot on the University of Hartford campus. Then, follow student greeters to the 1877 Club.

Join Hartford College for Women (HCW) alumnae and friends as we celebrate “90 Years of Educating Women in Hartford.” Reconnect with classmates, share memories, and meet today’s students in The Women’s Advancement Initiative’s LEAD program who proudly continue and honor your legacy.

There is no charge for the luncheon for Hartford College for Women alumnae, trustees, faculty/staff, Women’s Advancement board members, UHart faculty/staff, or LEAD students and alumnae. $40 per person for spouse/guest attending in person.

“Women’s Leadership” Presentation 

1:00 p.m. I Harry Jack Gray Center | 1877 Club (In Person or Virtual)

Hear remarks from classmates and enjoy a special presentation on “Women’s Leadership” presented by Val Fleming Lewis ’62 (HCW), assistant director of admissions at Hartford College for Women (1970–84) and commissioner of Higher Education for the State of Connecticut (2000–08).

All attendees must register even if joining the speaking program virtually.

Hartford College for Women Reading Room and Archives Visit

2:30 p.m. I Upper level of Harrison Libraries, Harry Jack Gray Center

Visit the new Hartford College for Women Reading Room which features the grandfather clock, rug, furniture, and artwork from Butterworth Hall. View Hartford College for Women treasures from throughout the years.

Celebrating Hartford College for Women and 90 Years of Educating Women in Hartford Planning Committee:

  • Nancy Kinsley Barrett ’57
  • Karen Gibbs Orefice ’65
  • Rosanne Casale-Daigneault ’66
  • Carole Franco ’68
  • Rebecca Friedman Danchak ’70
  • Jan Zaleski Klein ’70
  • Pat McKinley ’72
  • Joan Pritchard ’74
  • Kim Farrington ’81
  • Sue Ellsworth ’81
  • Lynn Thibodeau ’91
  • Kim Barberi ’99, ’02
  • Claire Bergin ’03

This event is supported by The Women’s Advancement Initiative at the University of Hartford, Institutional Advancement, and HCW alumnae. Make a gift today and join fellow alumnae in supporting The Women’s Advancement Initiative at the University of Hartford.