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UCONN 2000/21ST CENTURY UCONN220-221
PRESIDENT PHILIP E. AUSTIN 222-223
TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND UCONN 224-225
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
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NOTABLE UCONN ALUMNI
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CAMPUS MAP
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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CITY OF HARTFORD
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CLOSE TO STORRS
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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
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JEFFREY HATHAWAY
DIVISION OF ATHLETICS STAFF
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UCONN HEAD COACHES
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A HUSKY TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE 244
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UCONN ATHLETIC FACILITIES 246-248
HUSKY HERITAGE SPORTS MUSEUM 249
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Distinctions
Ranked the top public university in New
England for four consecutive years by US
News and World
Report, the University
of Connecticut is making great strides
advancing to a position of national leadership in public higher education. Further,
the Carnegie
Foundation classifies
UConn as a Research
University-Extensive,
a distinction shared
by fewer than four
percent of America’s
higher education institutions saluted for
their breadth and
range of research. As
the only public university in New England
with its own schools
of law, medicine, dental medicine and
social work, UConn
offers comprehensive,
highly acclaimed educational opportunities.
Location
The University of
Connecticut’s main
campus is located in
Storrs, roughly 30
minutes from
Hartford,
Connecticut’s capital
city and within driving
distance of New York,
Boston and
Providence. UConn
also has regional campuses in Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford,
Torrington and Waterbury. With the regional campuses, UConn Health Center in
Farmington, and Schools of Social Work
and Law in the Hartford area, the University
of Connecticut offers a range of high quality programs in a number of ideal locations.
Student Profile
Founded in 1881, the University of
Connecticut enrolls almost 26,000 students
representing every state in the nation and
more than 90 countries. Increasingly,
record numbers of high-achieving students
from diverse backgrounds are making
UConn their school of choice. Since 1995,
UConn’s freshman and minority enrollments
have risen dramatically as SAT scores for
incoming students have soared upward.
During this same period, hundreds of high
school valedictorians and salutatorians have
joined the student body. The impressive
increases in every measure of student quality
signaled a boost in
the student population
eligible to participate
in UConn’s nationally
recognized honors
program.
The University of
Connecticut maintains a strong tradition of student
involvement. More
than 250 clubs and
organizations offer
opportunities to participate in everything
from academic discussion groups to current recreational
trends. Offering a
rich array of programs to broaden a
student’s education,
UConn’s Study
Abroad/Study Away
Office facilitates travel to more than 40
countries, while the
National Student
Exchange Program
allows UConn students to study at well
over 100 universities
throughout America
and its territories.
Additionally, cooperative education programs and internships integrate classroom learning and
work experience in
business, industry, and public service.
Majors and Degrees
UConn encompasses 17 Schools and
Colleges offering eight undergraduate
degrees in more than 100 majors, 13
graduate degrees in over 80 fields of study
and graduate professional programs in
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The University of Connecticut campus in Storrs has become more pedestrian friendly with
recent expansion and improvements over the last several years.
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Student services at the University of Connecticut have been centralized with all needs being
met at the renovated Wilbur Cross Building.
wealth of internship possibilities, the School
of Fine Arts offers bachelor of fine arts and
bachelor of music degrees with majors in
art, dramatic arts, music and puppetry.
Providing the core of UConn’s general
education requirements, the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences offers bachelor
of arts and bachelor of science degrees
in approximately 40 academic areas.
The School of Nursing offers a bachelor
of science degree, where hands-on clinical
experiences are prevalent.
With an innovative six-year program
leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy, the
School of Pharmacy also offers a four-year
bachelor of science degree in pharmacy.
For those students whose academic interests encompass two or more of the academic departments, UConn offers an individualized major. Non-traditional, part-time students may earn a bachelor of general studies degree, while two-year associate degree
programs are available through the Ratcliffe
Hicks School of Agriculture.
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business, law, medicine, dental medicine,
pharmacy and social work. The College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources offers the
Bachelor of Science in 10 areas highlighted
by challenging field-based coursework.
Combining academic study with handson clinical experience, the School of Allied
Health offers a bachelor of science in dietetics and medical laboratory sciences and
the integrated Bachelor of science/master
of science in physical therapy.
Incorporating a team-oriented approach
to discuss actual corporate case studies, the
School of Business offers a bachelor of science in nine areas.
The Neag School of Education offers the
five-year integrated bachelor’s/master’s
teacher education program as well as
bachelor of arts and bachelor of science
degrees in the department of kinesiology.
With an emphasis on lab and project
work, the School of Engineering offers a
Bachelor of Science in 14 disciplines.
Focusing upon community service fieldwork, the School of Family Studies offers a
bachelor of science with a major in human
development and family relations.
Encouraging students to explore from a
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Faculty
UConn’s faculty are among
the most impressive scholars in
the U.S. and many are recognized throughout the world as
leaders in education, research
and scholarship. Beginning
with New Student Move-In
Day, when faculty and staff
help move students into residence halls, professors strive
to personalize the UConn
experience. Presiding over
classes that average approximately 30 students, faculty
members are highly accessible
in their roles as teachers, student advisors and mentors.
With opportunities to participate in original research or to
receive a grant to work independently under renowned
professors as part of UConn’s
UConn’s new building for the School of Business features some of the most technologically advanced classrooms in the United States.
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Modern classrooms and laboratories help make the educational experience at UConn among
the finest in the country.
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UConn students enjoy a variety of clubs and leisure activities on the Storrs campus, which will only be
enhanced when the current construction and renovation of the Student Union is complete.
attractions that range from
Broadway musicals to intimate
cabarets, the Jorgensen Center
for the Performing Arts showcases the region’s most noteworthy
dramatic events. With a gallery
of 4,000 pieces, the recently
expanded William Benton
Museum of Art features a rotation of intriguing exhibits further
complemented by the cultural
artifacts on display in UConn’s
Museum of Natural History.
Visitors may experience it all
while lodging in the Nathan
Hale Inn, a convenient hotel
and conference facility, ideal for
any business gathering.
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Attractions
A gateway to Storrs, the Lodewick
Visitors Center introduces students to the
characteristic facilities that define UConn’s
4,000-acre main campus. Chief among
these, the Homer Babbidge Library contains more than two-and-a-half million volumes and was recently recognized as the
top public research library in New
England by The Chronicle of Higher
Education. Staging professional touring
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Undergraduate Summer Research program, students apply their knowledge and
become high achievers.
UConn’s professors are conducting scientific research of international consequence and garnering international attention. The University’s research in regenerative biology and its historic partnerships
with the African National Congress in
South Africa and the Metropolitan Opera in
New York City are noteworthy accomplishments. UConn’s Neag School of Education
is home to the world-renowned National
Research Center on Gifted and Talented
and the Accelerated Schools Project.
Additionally, in February 2002, the journal
Science reported that researchers in the
School of Medicine had successfully isolated the gene that causes the most common
form of glaucoma, a breakthrough that
could lead to early detection and prevention of blindness.
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Gov. John G. Rowland signs 21st Century UConn into law during ceremonies held at South Campus on August 26, 2002. The $2.3 billion build-
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ing program to continue the remarkable transformation of the University of Connecticut was approved two weeks earlier by the General Assembly.
A Remarkable Transformation
UConn is renewing, rebuilding and enhancing
its facilities through an unprecedented $2.3 billion, 20-year state investment in the University’s
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infrastructure. The most ambitious publicly
financed university building program in the country, “a building boom that would be the envy of
most university presidents,” according to the New
York Times, the UCONN 2000/21st Century
UConn program reflects a vision of a dynamic
institution. Now in its ninth year, the program has
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invigorated the living and learning environment,
helped advance faculty research and stimulated
public and private investment.
UCONN 2000 and 21st Century UConn revitalize the state’s future by providing the means for
the University to attract high achieving students,
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high quality faculty, and funding from both private
donors and grants. Before UCONN 2000,
Connecticut was the state with the highest ratio of
students leaving the state for college. Today, there
has been a dramatic reversal of this trend.
The UCONN 2000 program has already
resulted in the completion of more than 100 pro-
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to the 2000 International Architecture Yearbook —
School of Business, the modern Biophysics
The new UConn Co-Op offers the University community a first-rate bookstore, café, conve-
Building, Information Technologies Engineering
nience store and general shopping.
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A new Chemistry Building was one of the first projects completed in the UCONN 2000 project.
research funding. The cranes that fill the skyline
education and suggest there are still great things
Laboratory, as well as the construction of residence
over UConn’s campuses are indicative of a truly
ahead in the University’s ascent into the top ranks
communities such as the Hilltop Apartments,
remarkable success story in American public higher
of public higher education in the nation.
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Building and the Agricultural Biotechnology
Charter Oak Apartments, Hilltop Suites, South
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Campus and Husky Village. In addition, renovations to the Babbidge Library, Wilbur Cross, the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and to numerous residence halls and apartments have transformed UConn’s physical appearance.
Among the initiatives to be made by possible
by 21st Century UConn is a $300 million upgrade
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to the UConn Health Center that will include the
construction of a state-of-the art medical research
facility with 30 research laboratories. Enhancements to the Storrs campus including new facilities
to replace Monteith and Arjona Halls and the
Torrey Life Sciences Building as well as additions to
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the Benton Museum, Psychology Building, Storrs
Hall and the School of Fine Arts will continue to
reshape the University. Furthermore, renovations to
the UConn Law School and the regional campuses
at Avery Point, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury
and West Hartford will improve the quality of a
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The new Hilltop Apartments at UConn offers students modern living conditions in a campus
world-class scholars and securing significant
environment.
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John G. Rowland and the
Connecticut General Assembly
provided a resounding endorsement of the University's advancement under Dr. Austin when, in
2002, they endorsed and signed
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into law “21st Century UConn,”
a legislative initiative that provides an additional $1.3 billion
to extend the immensely success-
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ful UCONN 2000 program
through 2015.
Dr. Austin's commitment to
academic excellence has led to
University of Connecticut in 1996.
increases in student quality and
University of Connecticut President Philip E.
diversity as UConn has become the school of
and World Report has ranked UConn the top pub-
choice for high-achieving students. Since 1995,
lic university in New England.
Austin has led the school through a period of
the freshman class in Storrs has grown from just
unprecedented academic and physical growth. Dr.
over 2,000 students to nearly 3,200 — a 58 per-
capital campaign launched by President Austin, is
Austin became the 13th President of the University
cent increase. At the same time, minority fresh-
on schedule to meet or exceed its $300 million
of Connecticut at the beginning of the academic
man enrollment is up 61 percent, average SAT
fundraising goal when it concludes in June 2004.
year in the fall of 1996.
scores for incoming freshmen have risen 37
Personal financial contributions of historic propor-
As chief executive of the University, Dr. Austin
“Campaign UConn,” the University's six-year
points, and nearly 400 valedictorians and saluta-
tions coupled with record numbers of individual
has overseen the management and implantation of
torians have enrolled at Connecticut. The
gifts are propelling UConn's most successful
the $1 billion infrastructure renewal program called
University's Board of Trustees' enrollment goal of
fundraising campaign.
“UCONN 2000” that has sparked the University's
25,000 by fall 2005 was reached last fall, three
remarkable transformation. Connecticut Governor
years ahead of schedule. Since 1999, U.S. News
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Benjamin Franklin Koons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1883-1898
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George Washington Flint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1898-1901
Rufus Whitaker Stimson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1901-1908
Edwin Oscar Smith (acting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1908
Charles Burt Gentry (acting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1928-1929
George Alan Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1929-1930
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Charles Lewis Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1908-1928
Charles Chester McCracken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1930-1935
Albert Nels Jorgensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1935-1962
Edward Victor Gant (acting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-1973
Glenn Walker Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-1978
Edward Victor Grant (acting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-1979
John Angelo DiBiaggio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-1985
Anthony T. DiBenedetto (acting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
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Homer Daniels Babbidge Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-1972
Harry J. Hartley (acting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985
Harry J. Hartley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-1996
Governor John G. Rowland.
Philip E. Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-current
Dr. Austin has celebrated numerous athletic championships as well as the individual accomplish-
dation Medal during his military duty.
He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Michigan
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John Thomas Casteen III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-1990
UConn President Dr. Philip Austin, left, visits with Connecticut
Economic Alliance, Connecticut United for
Research Excellence, Inc. (CURE), the Greater
State University and is active in several national
Hartford Area Millenium Management Board of
He played a vital role in the passage of legislation
professional associations. He serves on the board
Directors and on the Governor's Council on
that led to the construction of Rentschler Field that
of directors of the MetroHartford Regional
Economic Competitiveness and Technology.
becomes the home for University of Connecticut
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ments of hundreds of student-athletes at UConn.
football this year. The UConn Club honored him
with its Crystal Award in the spring 2003.
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Prior to his appointment at UConn, Dr. Austin
was chancellor of the University of Alabama system, president of Colorado State University, chancellor of the Colorado State University system,
provost and vice president for academic affairs
and professor of economics and finance at
Bernard Baruch College in New York City. He was
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previously director of the interdisciplinary doctoral
program in public policy at George Washington
University in Washington, D.C.
From 1974 to 1977, Dr. Austin was HEW
deputy assistant secretary for education in
Washington, D.C. During the latter part of this
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assignment, he also served as acting assistant secretary for education. He served as an economist in
the director's office of the U.S. Office of
Management and Budget from 1971 to 1974.
Dr. Austin's service in the United States Army
extended from 1969-71. He was an economist
with the rank of Army Captain in the Office of the
Military Headquarters in Saigon, Vietnam. He was
awarded the Bronze Star, the Joint Service
UConn President Dr. Philip Austin, center, speaks with Naledi Pandor, chair of National
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UConn-ANC partnership, and the UNESCO chair in Comparative Human Rights, at The
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1. Ranked the top public university in New England
For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report ranked
UConn the top public university in New England and among the very best
public universities in the nation.
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And the 2003 Fiske Guide to Colleges called UConn, “a comprehensive
university offering a vast selection of academic programs as well as opportunities to study abroad, participate in research, or join one of the 250 organizations or clubs available.”
Bolstered by this national recognition and academic prestige, the value of
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a UConn degree continues to soar upward.
4. Outstanding Faculty
From writers to scientists to human rights activists, our nearly 1,200 faculty
members are committed to classroom teaching. Fostering a dynamic learning
environment, they share research opportunities with high achieving students in
the Honors Program and serve as advisors to all undergraduates.
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It is professors like Regina Barreca, whose humor appears in nationally
published columns, Ben Bahr, whose revolutionary research may unlock the
mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease and Amii Omara-Otunnu, who provides pivotal leadership for the UConn-African National Congress Partnership, that
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inspire the minds of emerging scholars.
2. 21st Century Amenities
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This is a tremendously exciting time to attend UConn. A $2.3 billion landmark building program is dramatically transforming the places where students
live, learn and enjoy life. Through new construction and renovation, we offer
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the latest innovations nationally in university housing and dining and the bestequipped recreational complexes. Classrooms and laboratories are being built
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at a remarkable rate, placing our facilities at the forefront of public higher education and propelling UConn to a position of national prominence.
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5. Unlimited Opportunities for Involvement
Yoga. UConnTV. Fraternities and sororities. Student Film Organization.
Marching band. Finance Society. Puppet club. Skydiving. Dance Team.
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Tutoring inner-city school kids. Helping out in local soup kitchens. Choosing
from more than 250 clubs and volunteer organizations, UConn students actively participate in campus life. As leaders of these diverse organizations, our students make governing decisions, plan events, organize intramural teams, and
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run their own radio shows.
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3. The Right Fit
More than 70 percent of your classes will have fewer than 30 students. Our student:faculty ratio is 17:1, and our 14,700 undergraduate
students receive personal attention and feel a strong sense of community
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and belonging.
Just the right size, UConn also offers the opportunities of a premier
research university, such as hands-on experience working in labs with professors who not only teach your courses but who also are on the cutting edge of
innovation and discovery.
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UConn has the highest percentage of students living on campus of any
public university in the United States. Students walk to classes or ride the
University shuttle buses. Residential life at UConn offers a distinct sense of community, as well as many social and cultural opportunities. We offer new students a range of dining options and accommodations, while also offering con-
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tinuing students the latest in suite-style and apartment living. Residence halls
also have study rooms, 24-hour computer labs and lounge areas to help students relax and feel right at home.
9. Location. Location. Location
As close or as far from home as you want it to be — our main campus is
about 30 minutes from Hartford and within driving distance of New York City,
Boston and Providence. Whether it’s the vibrant main campus in Storrs or one
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of our unique regional campuses in Avery Point, West Hartford, Stamford,
to meet your distinct needs.
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Torrington or Waterbury, across Connecticut, UConn offers a quality education
7. 100-plus Majors Available to You
The choice is yours. Whether it’s education, engineering, English or environmental science, UConn has a program for you. Select an established major
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or design an individualized plan of study to meet your specific needs. In addition to academic advisors, online study tools, and tutorial centers, UConn offers
career counseling workshops, study abroad programs in more than 40 countries, and many internship programs to help you gain valuable experience.
Diverse enough to offer you a lot of academic choices, UConn also provides
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10. Huskymania
Division I in all sports, we have a variety of men’s and women’s varsity athletics, including: baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf,
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the support to help you achieve your goals.
ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis,
indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. So whether you’re an all-star player
national championships in the last five years. Capping a nearly perfect 37-1
season, the 2002-03 women’s basketball team won their fourth Division I
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or a Husky fan, UConn is the home of Huskymania capturing five NCAA
crown, a standard of excellence that carries on to the gridiron as UConn football continues the winning tradition before 40,000 roaring fans at ultra-modern
Rentschler Field.
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8. An Exceptional Educational Value
Whether your long-range goal is to prepare for a career, pursue a graduate degree, or attend medical or law school, UConn is an exceptional educational value. UConn has a variety of programs to help many students financially, ranging from merit scholarship opportunities to need-based financial aid
even if you just want to earn some extra spending money or build your résumé
with some hands-on work experience, there are many part-time jobs with flexi-
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
Agronomy
Animal Science
Environmental Science
General Studies in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Horticulture
Landscape Architecture
Natural Resources
Nutritional Sciences
Pathobiology
Resource Economics
Individualized Major
RATCLIFFE HICKS SCHOOL OF
AGRICULTURE
(Two-year Associate’s degree)
Animal Science
Equine Studies
Dairy and Livestock
Horticulture
Floriculture
Nursery and Groundskeeping
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH
Cytotechnology
Diagnostic Genetic Sciences
Dietetics
Medical Technology
Physical Therapy
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Business and Technology (Stamford Campus)
Finance
Health Systems Management
Management
Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies
Risk Management and Insurance
NEAG SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
TEACHING PROFESSIONS
Agricultural Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
English
Foreign Language:
French, German, Spanish
General Science
History and Social Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Special Education
Kinesiology
Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Fitness Management
Social Science of Sport and Leisure
Park and Recreational Management
Sport Marketing
Therapeutic Recreational Services
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Undecided Engineering
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
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SPECIAL PROGRAM IN
MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
Combined BA/BS MD/DMD Degrees
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND
SCIENCES
Anthropology
Art History
Biological Sciences
Biophysics
Chemistry
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Coastal Studies
Communication Sciences
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Engineering Physics
English
Environmental Science
French
Geography
Geology and Geophysics
German
History
Individualized Major
Italian
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Music
Applied Music (bachelor of music degree)
General Program in Music (bachelor of arts degree)
Music Education in Fine Arts
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
(Pre-Law, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine)
Select any major listed under
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
(Pre-Veterinary)
Ordinarily associated with majors in
Animal Science or Pathobiology.
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Dramatic Arts
Acting
Design/Technical Theatre
Puppetry
Theatre Studies
COACHES
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Art
Communication Design
Illustration
Individualized
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture/Ceramics
Journalism
Latin American Studies
Linguistics/Philosophy
Linguistics/Psychology
Mathematics
Mathematics/Actuarial Science
Mathematics/Applied
Mathematics/Statistics
Molecular and Cell Biology
Philosophy
Physics
Physiology/Neurobiology
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Slavic and East European Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Urban Studies
Women’s Studies
PREVIEW
SCHOOL OF FAMILY STUDIES
Human Development and Family Relations
Childhood and Adolescence
Early Childhood Development and Education
Family Relationships: Services and Counseling
Family and Society: Social Policy and Planning
Adult Development and Aging
Individualized Major
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PROMINENT UCONN ALUMNI
PREVIEW
Jim Abromaitis ’79, ’82
Former UConn basketball player
Commissioner of the Department of
Connecticut Economic & Community
Development
Member of University of Connecticut
Board of Trustees
COACHES
Glenn Adamo ’77
Vice-President, Community
Development/Broadcasting
New Jersey Devils
Jim Abromaitis ’79, ’82
John DeStefano ’77, ’80
Mayor, City of New Haven,
Connecticut
Glenn Adamo ’77
John Dorsey ’84
Former UConn Football All-American
and NFL standout with the Green Bay
Packers
Director of College Scouting for the
Packers
Walt Dropo ’48
1950 American League Rookie-of-theYear with the Boston Red Sox
Owner of family fireworks business
PLAYER REGISTRY
HISTORY
Fred Contrata ’90
Chief Financial Officer
Zurich Global Energy, Bermuda
Cheryl Chase Fredman ’78
Former Vice President of Chase
Enterprises
Patricia Gallup ’79
Chairmen and CEO of PC
Connection, Inc.
Harry A. Gampel ’43
Florida real estate developer
Sam Gejdenson ’71
Former United States Congressman,
2nd District, Connecticut
Roger A. Gelfenbien ’65
Former Chairman, University of
Connecticut Board of Trustees
Managing Partner of Andersen
Consulting, Inc. (retired)
Lance Gordon ’78 Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
VaxGen, Inc., Leading vaccine
developer
Eunice Groark ’65
Former Lieutenant Governor,
State of Connecticut
Richard J. Grossi ’57
Former President and CEO,
United Illuminating
Executive Director, Science Park
Development Corporation
Dr. Mary Ellen Duncan ’74, ’83
Edward A. Horrigan, Jr. ’50
President and CEO of R.J. Reynolds
(retired)
Kathleeen Dudzinski ’89
Founder, Dolphin Communication
Project
Samuel Jaskilka ’42
Four-Star General (retired);
Commandant of
United States Marine Corps
Dr. Mary Ellen Duncan ’74, ’83
President, Howard Community College
(Columbia, MD)
Tom Keegan ’84
Animator, “Blues Clues” children’s
television series
David M. Lee ’55 (Graduate)
1996 Co-Winner of Nobel Prize for
Physics
Fred Contrata ’90
John Dorsey ’84
Patricia Gallup ’79
MEDIA
UNIVERSITY
RECORDS
Robert Cizik ’53
Former Chairman of the Board/
Chief Executive Officer of Cooper
Industries Inc.
Dale R. Comey ’64
Former UConn basketball player
Executive Vice President ITT
Corporation (retired)
OPPONENTS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Franklin Chang-Diaz ’73
NASA Astronaut who has flown two
Space Shuttle Missions
Doug Elliot ’82
Chief Operating Officer
Travelers Property Casualty
Corporation
Former UConn baseball player
Doug Elliott ’82
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John Severino ’59
Walt Dropo ’84
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Georgina I. Lucas ’70
Former Vice President of Travelers
Insurance Company
John Camacho Salas ’71, ’76
Former President, University of Guam
Senator in Guam Legislature
Susan Malloy Hubbard ’68
Director, International Caner
Information Center
National Cancer Center of the
National Institute of Health
John C. Severino ’59
Former UConn football player
Former President of ABC Television
Network and CBS Television Stations
Leigh Montville ’65
Myles Martel ’65
President, Martel and Associates,
Villanova, Pa.
Highly-recognized leadership
communication advisor
Aaron Ment ’58
Chief Court Administrator (retired) of
the Connecticut Judicial System
Leigh Montville ’65
Nationally known sportswriter and
author
Denis J. Nayden ’76
Senior Vice President, General Electric
Company; Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, GE Capital
Corporation
Les Payne ’64
Associate Managing Editor/Syndicated
Columnist, Newsday
Pulitzer Prize Award Recipient
William Trueheart ’66
Former President of Bryant College,
Smithfield, RI
CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation, a
community foundation to establish
charitable endowment funds
Paige Turco ’88
Television and Film Actress
David Ushery ’89
Reporter
WABC-TV, New York
Robert M. Ward ’74
Minority Leaders, House of
Representatives, State of Connecticut
Paige Turco ’88
Thomas J. Wolff ’56
Chairman of the Board of Wolff-Zackin
Associates
Insurance Agency
Dona D. Young ’80 Law
Chairmen, President and Chief
Executive Officer
The Phoenix Companies, Inc.
Joseph W. Polisi ’69
President of the Julliard School,
well-known music university
in New York City
Dana D. Young ’80 Law
UNIVERSITY
William Ratchford ’56
Former United States Congressman and
now works for Gold & Liebengood
Public Relations and Governmental
Affairs
Gen. Robert RisCassi ’58
Retired Vice Chief of Staff of the United
States Army
Joseph W. Polisi ’69
MEDIA
Thomas D. Ritter ’77
Former Speaker of the House of
Representatives, State of Connecticut
Member of University of Connecticut
Board of Trustees
Nancy Dube Roman ’75
Vice President for Financial Planning,
ESPN
RECORDS
Les Payne ’64
Kevin Sullivan ’82
President Pro Tempore
Connecticut State Senate
PLAYER REGISTRY
Ron Paolillo ’72
Accomplished actor, best known in role
of “Horshack” in the hit TV series
“Welcome Back Kotter”
Thomas D. Ritter ’77
HISTORY
Denis J. Nayden ’76
Patrick J. Sheehan ’67
Vice President, A.G. Edwards & Sons
OPPONENTS
Richard Mastracchio ’82
Mission Specialist for NASA who flew
his first mission, on the Space Shuttle
Atlantis, in September 2000
George A. Spadoro ’70
Mayor, City of Edison, New Jersey
SEASON IN REVIEW
Michael Maslin ’76
Cartoonist, New Yorker magazine
COACHES
Lewis B. Rome ’54, ’57 LLB
Former Chairman, University of
Connecticut Board of Trustees
Attorney at Law
PREVIEW
Gwendolyn Long Harris, ’72
Commissioner
New Jersey Department of Human
Services
William Trueheart ’66
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PLAYER REGISTRY
HISTORY
OPPONENTS
SEASON IN REVIEW
COACHES
PREVIEW
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Building Name
Grid
Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory . . . . . . .H10
Art Ceramic Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C7
Building Name
Grid
Environmental Health and Safety
Hazardous Waste Facillity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
AREA
MAP
Art Design Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2
Ice Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6
Architectural and Engineering Services . . . . . . .C13
Institute of Materials Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D11
Athletics Facilities Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C9
Nathan Hale Inn & Conference Center . . . . . . . .D5
Attorney General’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6
Institute of Public and Urban Affairs . . . . . . . . . .E7
Alumni Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C10
Information Technologies Engineering Bldg. . . . . .E8
Art Printshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2
Jacobson Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I13
Avian Research Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
J. O. Christian Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6
Alumni Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D6
Roy E. Jones Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I9
Jaime Homero Arjona Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F6
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . .D10
Art Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E4
Frances E. Osborne Kellogg Dairy Ctr. . . . . . . . .I12
Asian American Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
Merle S. Klinck Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H9, H10
Advanced Technology Institute Building . . . .H9, H10
Benjamin Franklin Koons Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F8
Wilbur O. Atwater Laboratory . . . . . . . . .E10, E11
Lakeside Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G10, G11
Building #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
Landscaping Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H9, H10
Building #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
Arthur L. Lorentzon Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I8
Building #4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
Life Sciences Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10, E11
Building #4 Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J6, J7
Livestock Unit I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J8
Building #5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
Livestock Unit II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J10
Dairy Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H10, H11
Lodewick Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D11
Batting and Pitching Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B7
Mansfield Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E1
Building Name
Charles Lewis Beach Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F8
Mechanics Arts Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G10
Water Pollution Control Facility . . . . . . . . . . . .B14
Batterson Hall
Merlin D. Bishop Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G4
Harry Grant Manchester Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F7
West Campus Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D7
Russell Hall
Weston A. Bousfield Psychology Bldg. . . . . . . . .E7
Mink Barnq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I14
Hilda May Williams Student Health Services . . .E10
Goodyear Hall
John Buckley Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G4
Microchemistry Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
Thomas Wolff and Arnold Zackin Natatorium . . .C8
Terry Hall
Arthur B. Bronwell Building
. . . . . . . . . . .D9, D10
Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4
Wilfred B. Young Building . . . . . . . . . . . . .H8, H9
Hanks Hall
Biological Sciences and Physics Bldg. . . . .E10, E11
Museum of Natural History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D7
John J. Budds Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F7
Henry Ruthven Monteith Building . . . . . . . . . . . .F7
School of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D8
Motor Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C14
Francis L. Castleman Building
Grid
Northwest Residence Halls — NWRH, D12
TBD New Dining Hall
RESIDENCE HALL COMPLEXES
Rogers Hall
. . . . . . . . . . . . .E9
Brien McMahon Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D7
Alumni Residence Halls — ARH, D6
South Campus Residence Halls — SRH, E5, D6
South Campus Chiller Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5
Joseph J. Morrone Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6
Belden Hall
South A
Chemistry Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F10
Memorial Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C8
Watson Hall
South B
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . .F9
Math-Science Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D10
Ryan Refectory
South C
Commissary Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H7
Music Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4
Brock Hall
Lewis B. Rome Commons
Storrs Community House . . . . . . . . . . . . .G9, G10
North Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D11
Eddy Hall
New UConn Co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D7
North Campus Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . .E12
Old UConn Co-op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7, E8
Northwood Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B13, B14
East Campus Residence Halls — ERH, G7, G8
Allen Hall
Cattle Resources Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J11
Northwest Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D12
Grange Hall
Morgan Hall
Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10, F10
Physics Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D11
M. Estella Sprague Hall
Catherine Beecher Hall
Counseling Services Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6, F6
Public Safety Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D12
Elizabeth Hicks Hall
Sherman Hall
Central Utility Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E9, E10
David C. Phillips
Edwina Whitney Hall
Colt Hall
Holcomb Hall
Sousa Hall
Dairy Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H9
Communication Sciences Bldg.
. . . . . . .D4, D5
Towers Residence Halls — TRH, G11, G12
Alice B. Fenwick Hall
The Daily Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3
Pharmacy Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
Dog Lane Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G3
Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F10
Graduate Residence Halls — GRH, D7
Trumbull Hall
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center . . . . . . . . . . . .E7
Polo Practice Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J9
Ashford Hall
Alice Hamilton Hall
Drama-Music Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3, F4
Israel Putnam Refectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B9
Guilford Hall
Annie E. Vinton Hall
Engineering II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E10
President’s Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G5
Milford Hall
Jefferson Hall
Elizabeth Hicks Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H9
Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center . . . .E8
Branford Hall
Susannah Wade Hall
Environmental Health & Safety
Publications Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3
Hebron Hall
Helen Keller Hall
Office/Radiation Safety Laboratory . . . . . . . . .J7
Poultry Unit I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I12
Norwalk Hall
Webster Hall
East Campus Residence Hall . . . . . . . . . . .G7, G8
Rosebrooks Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H13
Colchester Hall
Kingston Hall
Fine Arts Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3
Ratcliffe Hicks Building and Arena . . . . . . . . . . .H9
Jewett Hall
Towers Activity Center
Farm and Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
Lewis B. Rome Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E5
Preston Hall
Lafayette Hall
Floriculture Greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G10
J. Ray Ryan Refectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D6
Derby Hall
University of Connecticut Foundation . . . . . . . .D10
M. Estella Sprague Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G7
Killingly Hall
West Campus Residence Halls — WRH, D7
Facilities Operations and Locksmith Services . . .C13
Softball Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B7
Quinebaug Hall
Alsop Hall
Family Studies Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F7
George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex . . . . .C9
Enfield Hall
Hollister Hall
Grange Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H8
Storrs Hall Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F9
Lyme Hall
Shakespeare Hall
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D8
Andre Schenker Lecture Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F7
Ridgefield Hall
Chandler Hall
Edward V. Gant Science Complex . . . . . . . . . .D11
Lester A. Shippee Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G4
Farmington Hall
Lancaster Hall
Charles B. Gentry Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E9
South Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C7, C8
Hugh S. Greer Field House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D9
Student Recreation Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . .C9, D9
Hilltop Residence Halls — HRH, B9, B10
Graduate Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D7
South Campus Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . .E5, D6
Ellsworth Hall
Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F8
Augustus Storrs Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F9
Putnam Refectory
E. O. Smith High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3
Marcus Henry Holcomb Hall . . . . . . . . . . .G8, H8
Student Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D9
Hale Hall
Friends Meeting House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B12
Hilltop Apartment Complex . . . . . . . . . .A8-9, B8-9
Tennis Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C7
Hilltop Suites
Greek Orthodox Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G2, G3
William H. Hall Dorm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
George Safford Torrey Life Sciences Building . . .E11
Willis Nichols Hawley Armory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F7
Towers Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . .G11, G12
North Campus Residence Halls — NRH, E12
Hope Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I2
Homer Babbidge Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7, E8
Towers Student Activities Center . . . . . . . . . . .G11
Baldwin Hall
Mansfield Town Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E2
Human Development and Family Relations Bldg. .D4
Gordon W. Tasker Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D10
Litchfield Hall
Storrs Congregational Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G9
Harold G. Hewitt Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
Undergraduate Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8
New London Hall
St. Mark’s Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F11, G11
Honors House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G6
United Technologies Corp. Building . . . . . . . . .E10
Fairfield Hall
St. Thomas Aquinas Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F11
Horsebarn Hill Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J7, J8
Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C7
McConaughy Hall
United States Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2
Horsebarn Hill Sciences Complex . . . . . . . . . . . .J7
J. Louis von der Mehden Recital Hall . . . . . . . . . .F4
Tolland Hall
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D10
Edwina Whitney Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H7
Hartford Hall
Field Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B7
Central Warehouse
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C13, D13
Middlesex Hall
Historic Poultry Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I12
William Benton Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .E9
Windham Hall
Hilltop Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B10
Wilbur Cross Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F8, F9
Hurley Hall
HEART Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6
Women’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6
New Haven Hall
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage
Nathan L. Whetten Graduate Center . . . . . . . . .E7
Sports Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C10
Whitney House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G6
Horse Unit I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I8
George C. White Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H9
Horse Unit II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J8
Walter Childs Wood Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E9
Troy Hall
NON-UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS
Hillel House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F11
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Within its compact borders, Connecticut has forested hills, new urban skylines, shoreline beaches, white-steeple colonial churches, and historic village
greens. There are classic universities, modern expressways, great corporate
offices and small farms.
Connecticut is a thriving center of business, as well as a vacation land. It is
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Through the years, Connecticut industrial genius has given the world such
Today’s Connecticut is more exciting and more impressive than ever.
steamboats, safety fuses, lollipops, cork screws, mechanical calculators, cylindrical locks and the submarine.
Today, Connecticut’s manufacturing industry continues to be highly diver-
Venture capitalists invested a record $1.8 billion in Connecticut companies in
sified. Jet aircraft engines, helicopters and nuclear submarines have given
2000 — more than double the previous year. Connecticut ranks third national-
the state pre-eminence in the production of transportation equipment.
ly in percentage of residents with college degrees and the state is ranked fifth
Connecticut also is a leader in such highly skilled and technical fields as met-
in the nation in share of employment in information technology industries.
alworking, electronics and plastics. This sort of creativity has made a signifi-
Connecticut’s manufacturing workforce ranks second in the nation in productivi-
cant contribution to Connecticut’s standard of life — its living qualities. For
ty and independent studies ranked Connecticut among the top five states in
more than 50 years these qualities have been judged to be the nation’s
ability to excel in the new economy.
finest. In turn, they are responsible, in large part, for the influx of major cor-
Connecticut is ranked third in percentage of postal zones with high-speed
porate offices. Connecticut is now the home of such world-wide organiza-
internet access and is among the top-10 states in the percentage of workers
tions as Xerox, General Electric, Uniroyal, GTE, Olin, Champion
and businesses in the high-tech industries.
International and Union Carbide.
Included among the residents of Connecticut are 90,000 alumni of the
Among its better-known corporate industries, however are its insurance
University of Connecticut, most of whom are part of the ever-growing
companies. Connecticut began to earn its reputation as the Insurance State
“Huskymania” fever which has swept through the state in recent years. Indeed,
more than 180 years ago. Marine insurance, the great grandfather of all mod-
many state residents believe that UConn, and its athletic success, is perhaps
ern forms of insurance, had its start in Connecticut with coverage for ships and
one of Connecticut’s greatest natural resources.
cargoes which sailed from the state’s ocean and river ports to the Caribbean.
The Connecticut Yankee has long been a symbol of ingenuity and inventive-
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This is generally recognized as the beginning of modern mass production.
varied inventions as vulcanized rubber, friction matches, sewing machines,
both a New England state and suburban to New York City.
Fire insurance got its formal start in 1794, while other types — life, accident,
ness. These qualities have been matched by production skills since the earliest
casualty, health — followed over the next century. There are 106 insurance
days. From colonial times, Connecticut has been predominantly a manufactur-
companies based in Connecticut.
ing state and a world leader in industrial development.
When Connecticut was still a colony, her factories were already important
enough to draw angry complaints from competitors in England. Connecticut
metal buttons were replacing the imported product and were providing the
start of Connecticut’s great brass industry.
While agriculture no longer holds its once-prominent position in
Connecticut’s economy, farming is still important to the state. The most important crops are dairy, poultry, forest and nursery, tobacco, vegetables and fruit.
Connecticut is New England’s second-smallest and southernmost state. Its
5,009 square miles (13,023 square kilometers) are bordered by New York
Connecticut is often described as the “Arsenal of the Nation.” It gained this reputation as early as the American Revolution. Early in the 19th century, Eli Whitney
State on the west, Rhode Island on the east, Massachusetts on the north and
by Long Island sound on the south.
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Carolina. It was General Israel Putnam at the battle of Bunker Hill who
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During the American Revolution, Connecticut gave freely of her
blood and wealth. Her soldiers were on the battle line from Quebec to
cried: “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” Patriot-spy
Nathan Hale, as he was about to be hanged by the British, said: “I
regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
— the only Colonial governor, incidentally, to support the cause of
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To George Washington, Connecticut was “The Provision State”
because of supplies contributed to his army by Gov. Jonathan Trumbull
America’s independence from Great Britain.
From 1703 to 1875, Connecticut had two capitals; sessions of the
then, the capital has been Hartford.
State government in Connecticut has three branches: executive
(exec.htm), legislative (www.cga.state.ct.us) and judicial
The southerly flow of the Connecticut River divides the state roughly in half.
The coastal plain and central valley are relatively flat; they contain most of the
(www.jud.state.ct.us).
Voters elect six state officers: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of
State, Treasurer, Comptroller and Attorney General. All have four year terms.
northwest corner. Hills are largely covered with hardwood forests, and about
Connecticut voters also elect two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives.
two-thirds of the state is in open land.
The General Assembly or legislature has a Senate and a House of
Despite New England’s reputation for a rugged climate, Connecticut’s
weather is relatively mild. On the average, there are only 12 days a year
Representatives. Members of both houses represent districts based strictly on
population. Currently, there are 36 state senators and 151 state representatives.
The Judicial Department is composed of the Superior, Appellate and
falls to zero or below. The growing season is fairly long, with the first killing
Supreme courts. Except for probate judges, who are elected by the voters of
frost generally in mid-October and the last in mid-April. This, together with
the town or district they serve, all judges are nominated by the governor and
moderate rainfall, provides good growing conditions. Despite Connecticut’s
appointed by the General Assembly.
small size, there is some variety in climate, with temperatures in the northern
hills as much as 10 degrees lower than those in the central valley year-round.
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when the temperature goes above 90 degrees, and about six days when it
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larger cities. Other parts of the state are hilly, with the highest altitudes in the
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General Assembly met alternately in Hartford and New Haven. Since
Tourism (www.tourism.state.ct.us) in Connecticut is a $4 billion-a-year business. Much of it based on the attraction of the state’s 250-mile Long Island Sound
With its wealth of open land, Connecticut’s scenery is some of New
England’s most beautiful. Its scores of Colonial villages are filled with historic
homes and landmarks. Dozens of golf courses are open to the public; boating,
fishing and swimming opportunities are everywhere.
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shoreline, its rolling Litchfield Hills, and its unspoiled Connecticut River Valley.
Among the most popular individual attractions are Mystic Seaport and
nearby Mystic Marinelife Aquarium; Lake Compounce, Bristol; Nautilus
Gate Prison, East Granby; Branford Trolley Museum, East Haven;
Connecticut river cruise ships; and the homes of Mark Twain and Harriet
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Memorial, Groton; Gillette Castle, Hadlyme; Valley Railroad, Essex; New-
Beecher Stowe, Hartford.
Connecticut also offers a wealth of cultural attractions, theater, opera, ballet, concerts, and a number of nationally ranked museums and art galleries.
Massachusetts, starting in 1633.
From the first, Connecticut enjoyed a great measure of political indepen-
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While Connecticut was first explored by the Dutch, who founded trading
posts, the first permanent settlements were made by English Puritans from
dence, proclaiming in its Fundamental Orders of 1639 a democratic principle
of government based on the will of the people. These Fundamental Orders are
said to have been the first written Constitution of a democratic government;
Agriculture and trade were primary activities of 17th century
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that’s why Connecticut today is nicknamed “The Constitution State.”
colonists, but because of limited land Connecticut people quickly turned
to manufacturing.
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GREATER HARTFORD
It has long been known as the “Insurance Capital of the World” and it
serves as a daily hub for some of the most dynamic corporations in the
nation. And, starting this year it is the home of UConn football at
Rentschler Field.
The City of Hartford and the Greater Hartford region is known worldwide
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for its innovative, high technology industries as well as for its leadership in the
insurance industry. Hartford currently sports a strong foothold in the international marketplace and is broadening that foothold in order to ensure the region’s
economic growth well into the 21st century.
One reason the Greater Hartford area is doing so well in the international
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marketplace is that advanced, high-tech products are in demand worldwide.
These projects include jet engines and other aerospace products manufactured
by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, a subsidiary of Hartford’s United Technology
Corporation, Kaman Corporation, Chandler Evans Control Systems and other
companies. Additional high-technology products that are being exported from
the Hartford area include fiber optics from Ensign-Bickford and chemicals from
Loctite Corporation.
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For generations, the title of “Insurance Capital of the World” has been part
of the background of Hartford, and for good reason. Insurance got its start in
the Hartford area in the late 1700’s when trade merchants needed to cover
the risks of piracy and ocean storms. Among the prominent insurance executives of the 1800s were James G. Batterson, who founded The Travelers Co.,
and Morgan G. Bulkeley, a president of Aetna Life and Casualty.
Today, seven insurance giants have their corporate headquarters in the
The State Capitol Building in Hartford is the center of government
for the State of Connecticut.
Company, Connecticut Home Life Insurance Company, ITT/Hartford Insurance
Group, CIGNA Corporation, Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company, and
With its insurance companies and its numerous banks serving as a core
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. Major accounting firms also are
of economic success, the City of Hartford is the fifth largest financial center in
represented in the region.
the country.
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Hartford is in the midst of a major revitalization,
which includes the Adriaen’s Landing riverfront
development, the largest convention center between
New York City and Boston and shops, restaurants
and residences.
Serving as Connecticut’s state capital, the City of
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Hartford is located in central Connecticut. The
Connecticut River borders the City of Hartford to the
east, and Hartford’s 18-square-mile area rests entirely within the river valley. Terrain is gently rolling with
extensive level areas and elevations range from near
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sea level to 190 feet above.
The artistic wealth and diversity of Hartford is
portrayed in many ways — from its base as a home
of an art museum of major significance (the
Athenaeum), to a nationally recognized theater company (the Tony Award-winning Hartford Stage
Company), to first-rate symphony, ballet and opera
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companies (respectively, the Hartford Symphony, the
Hartford Ballet and the Connecticut Opera).
The region has a strong historical relationship with
literature. Perhaps its best known author-in-residence
was Mark Twain, who wrote several of his most
famous works here, including Huckleberry Finn.
A new convention center is currently being built in Hartford and, when completed, it will be
bor Harriet Beecher Stowe, are open to the public.
the largest between New York City and Boston.
One of the hubs of downtown
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Twain’s Hartford mansion, along with that of his neigh-
activity in Hartford is the Hartford
Civic Center, which serves as a “sec-
ketball programs. The Civic Center is
also the home facility for the
Hartford Wolfpack of the American
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ond home” for the University of
Connecticut men’s and women’s bas-
Hockey League.
Each year, the finest golfers in the
Greater Hartford Open, which is
played at Cromwell’s Tournament
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world compete at the PGA Tour’s
Players Club at River Highlands.
The greater Hartford landscape
gained a major addition in the
ball moved into its new $90 million
stadium — Rentschler Field in East
Hartford. The 40,000-seat open air
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August of 2003 when UConn foot-
stadium provides the state of
Connecticut with a state-of-the-art
facility in which the UConn football
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In addition to all that the city of Hartford and the state of Connecticut has to offer, the
region within two hours of Storrs is ripe with cultural and entertainment possibilities.
SPRINGFIELD
(47 miles)
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame is located less than an hour
from Storrs in Springfield, Mass., just minutes from the YMCA where Dr. James
Naismith invented the game in 1891. A
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must-see for any fan of the hardwood, the
Hall of Fame reopened in the fall of 2002
in a brand new $45 million home just off
of Interstate 91 in Springfield. The pinnacle of any basketball career, the hall's
long list of inductees includes everyone
from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to John
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Wooden. Once you finish your tour of the
Hall of Fame, Springfield's neighboring
suburb of Agawam is the home of Six
Flags New England, the region's largest
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amusement park.
NEW YORK CITY (142 miles)
The United States’ largest city and "the media capital of the
world," New York City is located approximately two hours from
Storrs and offers a wide array of cultural opportunities. From the
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glitter of Times Square, to the vast expanse of Central Park, to the
majestic skyline, New York City is an incomparable destination
and one that can be easily reached by the Metro-North train lines
that run into southern Connecticut. UConn students also enjoy the
city’s active sporting landscape. The BIG EAST Conference
men’s basketball tournament, played every March at
fabled Madison Square Garden, is one
of the country’s premier collegiate con-
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ference championship events. The
New York metro area also boasts
10 major professional sports franchises, including the NFL’s New
York Jets and Giants, Major
League Baseball’s New York
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Mets and Yankees, the
NBA’s New York Knicks
and New Jersey Nets,
the NHL’s New York
Islanders, New York
Rangers and Stanley
Cup Champion
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New Jersey Devils
and the WNBA’s
New York Liberty.
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The birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston’s historic Freedom Trail is a living history textbook, covering everything from the Battle of Bunker Hill to
the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Meanwhile, the city blends its old world charm with a cosmopolitan new world attitude that is evidenced by some of the
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BOSTON (86 miles)
trendier shops and restaurants that line both historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Back Bay’s Newbury Street. One of the world’s foremost centers of education, Boston is home to over 50 colleges and universities; perhaps the entire world’s most concentrated collection of colleges. The greater Boston area also
includes the summer beach resorts on Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. A hub of sporting activity, the Boston Red Sox have
Champion New England Patriots and MLS’ New England Revolution play outside of the city in Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium.
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called fabled Fenway Park home since 1912. The NBA’s Boston Celtics and NHL’s Boston Bruins also call Beantown home while the 2002 Super Bowl
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HISTORY
Rhode Island’s capital city shows that one of the nation’s smallest states also has plenty
to offer its visitors. The multi-cultural capital city, which dates back to 1636, is the Ocean
State’s centerpiece. The best known
hamlet on the Rhode Island shore, the
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ocean town of Newport is world
famous for its mansions and is a pop-
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ular vacation destination for those
seeking aquatic activities. Newport’s
renowned music festival also is a wellattended annual event.
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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JEFF HATHAWAY
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Jeffrey Hathaway was named the new Director of Athletics
at the University of Connecticut on June 10, 2003, but he’s far
from a stranger on the Storrs campus.
Hathaway was the Executive Associate Athletic Director at
UConn from 1990-2001 before serving as the Director of
Athletics at Colorado State University for the past two years.
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During Hathaway’s career, he has always made the studentathlete the top priority.
“My focus is on the student-athlete,” says Hathaway. “That’s
the most important part of our program. There always will be
the primary concern of the continued academic success of our
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student-athletes. The challenge is to identify people early in the
process and assist them in charting a career path. In addition,
our mission is to provide a quality experience in intercollegiate
athletics for our student-athletes.”
Hathaway originally came to Connecticut in November of
1990 as Senior Associate Athletic Director. In that role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Division of Athletics.
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He also served internally as a program administrator for several sports, including men’s and women’s basketball and men’s
and women’s soccer at UConn. During his tenure the Huskies
won four national championships in those sports — two in
women’s basketball (1995 and 2000) and one each in men’s
basketball (1999) and men’s soccer (2000).
Hathaway was the program administrator for football and
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he played a key role in the upgrade of UConn’s football program to Division I-A status and the building of Rentschler Field.
“We are very happy to welcome Jeff Hathaway home,” said
UConn President Philip E. Austin. “Jeff knows the University of
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Connecticut and has the respect of our coaches and Division of
Jeff Hathaway was named the Director of Athletics at the University of Connecticut
Athletics staff. He has achieved outstanding success at Colorado
on June 10, 2003.
State and that extra dimension of leadership experience only
adds to an outstanding set of credentials.”
During Hathaway’s tenure at Colorado State, he oversaw a
15-sport program — nine women’s teams and six men’s.
The Ram football team made a pair of bowl appearances
while Hathaway was at CSU. The men’s basketball team won
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the 2003 Mountain West Conference tournament and advanced
to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 13 years. The
women’s basketball team advanced to postseason for the past
two seasons, including a trip to the second round of the NCAA
tournament in 2002 and the semifinals of the 2003 Women’s
NIT. A total of four Ram teams won Mountain West champi-
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onships during 2002-03 and seven took part in postseason play.
Hathaway was an extremely successful fundraiser during
his time in Fort Collins. The school drew national attention last
spring for a $15.2-million gift from the Bohemian Foundation
and president Pat Stryker for football stadium renovations and
expansion.
Hathaway represented the Mountain West Conference on
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the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet, as
well as the Football Certification Subcommittee, which is responThe Hathaway family (left to right): Paula, Jeff, Michael and Meghan.
sible for issues involving postseason football competition and the
certification of bowl games.
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Jeff Hathaway is joined by (left to right) UConn football coach Randy Edsall, women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, President Philip Austin
Prior to his first stint at UConn, Hathaway served in a number of capacities at his alma mater — the
University of Maryland — from 1982-90, including Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and
Promotions, Acting Assistant Athletics Director for Business Affairs, Athletics Business Manager and men’s
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and men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun.
basketball trainer.
Hathaway earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration from the University of
University of Maryland and is currently continuing work on a PhD in Educational Leadership from the
University of Connecticut.
UCONN DIRECTORS OF ATHLETICS
Thomas D. Knowles....................................................1899-1901
Management Institute at the
None Appointed ........................................................1901-1915
Universities of Notre Dame
Daniel E. Chase .........................................................1915-1917
and Southern California.
None Appointed ........................................................1917-1919
Hathaway also completed
Spencer Barlow...................................................................1919
the Management
Roy J. Guyer ..............................................................1919-1936
Development Program at
George Van Bibber ....................................................1936-1950
Harvard University.
J.O. Christian .............................................................1950-1966
Born June 20, 1959, in
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He attended The Sports
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Maryland in 1981. He later received a Master’s Degree in General Administration (1991) from the
James B. Hickey .........................................................1966-1969
John L. Toner ..............................................................1969-1987
and his wife Paula have two
Todd Turner ................................................................1987-1990
children: Meghan (October
Lew Perkins ................................................................1990-2003
15, 1991) and Michael
Jeffrey Hathaway......................................................2003-Present
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Cheverly, Md., Hathaway
(June 11, 1995).
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DR. JEFFREY ANDERSON
Director of
Sports Medicine Services
PAT BABCOCK
Associate Director of
Athletics/Senior Women’s
Administrator
PATTI BOSTIC
Executive Director of
Recreational Services
MIKE ENRIGHT
Associate Director of
Athletics/Communications
GORDON FINCH
Assistant Director of
Athletics/Compliance
LORRAINE GAN
Director of
Facility Operations
and Event Services
LARRY HARE
Director of
Equipment Services
JACK HAYES
Associate Director of
Athletics/Development
BOB HOWARD
Head Athletic Trainer
DAVE KAPLAN
Director of
Video Services
MARK LANDECK
Athletic Grounds
Superintendent
SEAN LESTER
Assistant Director of
Athletics/Facility
Management and Planning
JERRY MARTIN
Strength and Conditioning
Coordinator
DINO MATTESSICH
Associate Director of
Athletics/Internal
Operations
BILL McDERMOTT
Director of Ticket
Operations/Customer
Service
THOMAS McELROY
Deputy Director
of Athletics
KYLE MUNCY
Assistant Director of
Athletics/Communications
MAUREEN O’CONNOR
Assistant Director of
Athletics/Business
Services
PAUL PENDERGAST
Senior Associate Director
of Athletics/Development
DEE ROWE
Special Adviser
for Athletics
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RACHEL RUBIN
Associate Director of
Athletics/Ethics and
Regulatory Affairs
BILL SHULTS
Associate Director of
Athletics/NCAA Rules
Education and Compliance
RICK THORPE
Assistant Director of
Athletics/Marketing and
Corporate Relations
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TIM TOLOKAN
Associate Director of
Athletics/Licensing and
Athletic Traditions
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RON DUBOIS
Men’s Golf
RANDY EDSALL
Football
BOB GOLDBERG
Men’s & Women’s
Swimming
HEATHER LINSTAD
Women’s Hockey
BRUCE MARSHALL
Men’s Hockey
GLENN MARSHALL
Director of Tennis
KAREN MULLINS
Softball
KELLI MYERS
Volleyball
JIM PENDERS
Baseball
RAY REID
Men’s Soccer
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JIM CALHOUN
Men’s Basketball
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Women’s Basketball
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GREG ROY
Men’s Track & Field/
Cross Country
JENNIFER SANFORD
Women’s Rowing
NANCY STEVENS
Field Hockey
LEN TSANTIRIS
Women’s Soccer
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Women’s Lacrosse
In conjunction with the mission of the University of Connecticut to serve as a center for teaching and research, dedicated to excellence in higher education
intramural sports opportunities that reflects the ethical philosophy of the University, the interests of the student body and the desires of the University’s internal and
external constituencies.
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and fulfillment of its land grant status, the mission of the Division of Athletics is to operate a broad-based program of intercollegiate athletics and recreational and
The priority of the Division of Athletics is to give students the opportunity to excel in academic achievement and athletic accomplishments. In addition, the
Division of Athletics fosters among its students a sense of citizenship, leadership and social responsibility.
sportsmanship, honesty and fiscal responsibility in compliance with university, state, NCAA and conference regulations. The Division of Athletics promotes
and supports the University’s comprehensive commitment to diversity and equity, by providing equitable opportunity for all students and staff, including
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The athletic program of the University adheres to the highest standards of integrity and ethics. The Division of Athletics promotes principles of good
women and minorities.
Through its program of intercollegiate athletics, recreational and intramural activities, public service and outreach efforts, the Division of Athletics enhances
the student experience and contributes to the quality of life within the campus community, the state and across the nation.
needs of its students, the outreach efforts of the University, the competitive standards of the athletic conferences with which it is affiliated and the fiscal demands of
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The Division of Athletics and its programs undergo regular and periodic evaluation so that the Division may remain responsive to the educational and social
rapidly changing environments.
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2002-03 DIVISION OF ATHLETICS REVIEW
It was a time for champions.
The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics
experienced another outstanding year in 2002-03
as Husky student-athletes excelled on the playing
fields, in the classroom and in the community.
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For the fifth-straight year, UConn won another
NCAA Division I Championship as the women’s
basketball team rolled to their second-straight
national title. UConn also won the 2000 and
2002 NCAA titles in women’s basketball, the
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1999 NCAA men’s basketball championship and
the 2000 men’s soccer title.
UConn had five teams advance to NCAA
Championship play in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and woman’s soccer and field hockey.
Individuals from UConn’s women’s indoor track
The UConn women’s basketball team won its second-straight NCAA Championship in 2002-03
and has lost just one game over the past two seasons.
and field, men’s outdoor track and field and
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women’s swimming and diving teams also took
part in NCAA Championships.
New Englands for the fourth-straight time.
In addition to the women’s basketball team win-
HISTORY
ter for the freshman class of 1997-98.
America honors (Kelly Cochrane and Lauren
cer teams both advanced to the NCAA quarterfi-
Henderson in field hockey, Mike Deibler, Joe
ored by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse
nals while the men’s basketball team earned a spot
Mendel, Paul Pisano and Will Thomas in men’s out-
Coaches Association for having the second-highest
in the NCAA Sweet 16®.
door track and field, Deidre Mullen in women’s
team grade point average in the country behind
indoor track and field, Emeka Okafor in men’s bas-
The UConn women’s lacrosse team was hon-
only Stanford.
championship in field hockey, women’s basket-
ketball, Sarah Popper in women’s soccer, Diana
ball, men’s basketball (East Division) and
Taurasi in women’s basketball and Shavar Thomas
running back Terry Caulley run for 1,247 yards —
women’s soccer (Northeast Division). The Huskies
and Damani Ralph in men’s soccer).
11th in the country and tops among all freshmen.
also won BIG EAST tournament titles in field hockey and women’s soccer.
The UConn men’s indoor track and field team
Taurasi was the consensus national player of
During the fall, the Husky football squad saw
The Huskies made national headlines when they
the year in women’s basketball while her coach,
traveled to Ames, Iowa, and defeated Iowa State
Geno Auriemma, was the Associated Press and
of the Big 12 Conference to close out the season.
won the New England Championship for the 10th
United States Basketball Writers Association nation-
A week earlier, UConn shut out Navy by a 38-0
consecutive year while the women’s team won the
al coach of the year. Auriemma and field hockey
score in Annapolis.
coach Nancy Stevens were honored
as BIG EAST coaches of the year.
Three Husky student-athletes also
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gram for a graduation rate of 90 percent of bet-
ning the national title, the men’s and women’s soc-
UConn won the BIG EAST regular season
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The Huskies had 12 student-athletes earn All-
The UConn women’s soccer team compiled a
21-3-1 mark and a 6-0 record in the BIG EAST
Conference Northeast Division to win the regular
earned Academic All-America honors
season championship. UConn also won its first-
as Okafor was selected in men’s bas-
ever BIG EAST Conference tournament champi-
ketball, Kate Foley was selected in
onship and enjoyed great success in the postsea-
women’s soccer and Deibler was sec-
son as the Huskies advanced to the quarterfinals
ond team in men’s track and field.
of the NCAA tournament.
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Okafor was also named the BIG
Maria Yatrakis was named the BIG EAST
EAST Aeropostale Scholar-Athlete of
goalkeeper of the year and earned first team
the Year for men’s basketball.
All-BIG EAST honors along with Popper and
The UConn football team, which
Kristen Graczyk.
posted a 6-6 record in its first year
The men’s soccer team also advanced to the
as a fully scholarshiped Division I-A
NCAA quarterfinals and the BIG EAST tournament
program, was honored for its acad-
championship game. The Huskies had a 17-6 regu-
emic excellence. UConn was
lar season mark and was 7-3 in BIG EAST play.
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among seven schools — and the
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only state institution — to be selectThe Husky women’s soccer team enjoyed another outstanding season as it advanced to the quarterfinals of ed by the American Football
the NCAA Championship — one of five UConn teams Coaches Association and its
to go to NCAA play in 2002-03.
Academic Achievement Award pro-
Ralph was the BIG EAST offensive player of
the year while Anthony Curtis was the BIG EAST
midfielder of the year. Ralph, Curtis, Thomas
and Cesar Cuellare were all named first team
All-BIG EAST.
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team was highlighted by Dustin Rogers winning
the 100-meter butterfly at the BIG EAST
advanced to the NCAA tournament. UConn had a
Championship.
15-8 final record and was 5-0 in the BIG EAST.
During the spring, a familiar face left the Husky
Lauren Christie was named the BIG EAST
dugout as head baseball coach Andy Baylock
retired after serving in that position since 1980 and
team All-BIG EAST honors along with Henderson
being associated with the school since 1963. He
and Cochrane.
will remain at UConn as the Director of Alumni and
The volleyball team had a 9-4 record in the
Community Affairs for the Husky football program.
BIG EAST and advanced to the semifinals of the
The baseball team was led by senior Peter
Soteropoulos, who was named All-BIG EAST
named first team All-BIG EAST.
first team, and topped the Huskies in seven sta-
The winter was highlighted by the women’s
tistical categories.
basketball team and its NCAA Championship.
The Husky softball team saw three members
The Huskies finished the year with a 28-1 record
the past two seasons. UConn also won the BIG
Not only is Emeka Okafor an outstanding athlete — he led the Huskies to the Sweet 16 of
the NCAA Championship in 2003 — but he
also earned Academic All-America honors.
Maggie Arbogast and Barb Cook all earned second team BIG EAST Conference honors as the
Huskies posted a 12-8 record in league play.
The UConn women’s lacrosse team finished
The trip to the NCAA Final Four was the seventh in
of the year and first team All-BIG EAST. He and
the season with an 8-8 record as Tracy Mullaney
school history and the Huskies have won 10-
teammate Ben Gordon, a second team All-BIG
was named first team All-BIG EAST Conference
straight BIG EAST Conference regular season titles.
EAST pick, are finalists for this summer’s USA
and selected second team all-region.
Taurasi was named the BIG EAST player of the
Basketball team at the Pan American Games.
year while Ashley Battle earned BIG EAST defen-
The women’s ice hockey program qualified for
the first-ever Hockey East Women’s Tournament as
named first team All-BIG EAST.
UConn played in the semifinals of that event.
The men’s basketball team won the BIG EAST
The men’s ice hockey season was highlighted
A fourth-place finish by the novice eight squad
highlighted the women’s rowing season as did winning the points championships at the Yankee Cup.
The men’s golf season was highlighted by
winning the championship at the Yale Invitational
East Division title in 2002-03, advanced to the
with a game against Quinnipiac on March 1 at
— UConn’s first team title in an event since 1997.
championship game of the BIG EAST Tournament
Madison Square Garden in New York City as part
The Huskies also finished fifth at the New Eng-
and then made a run to the Sweet 16 of the
of the annual “Hero’s Hat” series.
land championship.
The UConn men’s indoor track and field team
The Husky women’s tennis team had an 11-9
with an overall record of 23-10 and have now
finished second at the BIG EAST Championship
mark in dual match play during the spring and a
advanced to the Sweet 16 nine times since 1990.
and also won the school’s 10th-consecutive New
5-2 record in the fall season. The UConn men’s
England indoor championship. Thomas (pen-
tennis team enjoyed a 3-0 record in the fall.
Head coach Jim Calhoun was named the winner of Metropolitan Award, given at the NCAA
tathlon), Mendel (400 meters), Deibler (high jump)
Final Four by the National Association of
and Chris Mazza (pole vault) won BIG EAST titles
Basketball Coaches. That same group honored
for the Huskies.
Okafor was named BIG EAST defensive player
During the outdoor season, the men’s track
team also finished second at the BIG EAST
Championships as Thomas won the decathlon
and was named the Most Outstanding Performer
of the championships. Paul Pisano won the
javelin. Four Huskies — Thomas, Mendel, Pisano
NCAA Championship.
High jumper Deidre Mullen was the star performer over the winter for the women’s indoor track
and field team. Mullen earned All-America honors
at the NCAA Championship in the high jump and
also won the event at the BIG EAST Championship
Diver Melissa Kull qualified for the NCAA
Championship to lead the women’s swimming and
diving season. The men’s swimming and diving
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NCAA Championship Participants
BIG EAST Regular Season Champions
BIG EAST Tournament Champions
Men’s Soccer
NCAA Championship Quarterfinalists
Women’s Soccer
NCAA Championship Quarterfinalists
BIG EAST Northeast Division Champions
BIG EAST Tournament Champions
Men’s Track and Field
New England Indoor Champions
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with a conference record mark of 1.84 meters.
Will Thomas, of the men’s track and
field program, finished second in the
decathlon at the NCAA outdoor meet in
2003 to earn All-America honors.
Women’s Basketball
NCAA National Champions
BIG EAST Regular Season Champions
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and Deilber — earned All-America honors at the
Men’s Basketball
NCAA Championship Regional Semifinalists
BIG EAST East Division Champions
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Okafor as its national defensive player of the year.
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OUTSTANDING TEAM
ACHIEVEMENTS
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NCAA Championship. UConn finished the year
HISTORY
sive player of the year honors. Taurasi was also
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EAST Conference regular season championship.
receive postseason honors as Mandy Schettini,
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BIG EAST tournament. Christine Lambert was
four overall. UConn has lost just one game over
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defensive player of the year and earned first
and have now won two-straight NCAA titles and
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The Husky field hockey team won both the BIG
EAST regular season and tournament titles and
Women’s Track and Field
New England Indoor Champions
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A HUSKY TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
In the UConn Division of Athletics, there is a saying: “If we’re not
going to do it the right way, we are not going to do it at all.”
That’s the attitude when it comes to anything that happens in the
Division from its administrators, coaches and student-athletes. There’s a
tradition of excellence at UConn that is fostered on a continual basis.
COACHES
The Huskies have won six NCAA national championships since
1990 — four in women’s basketball and one each in men’s basketball and men’s soccer. UConn has made NCAA semifinal appearances nine other times during that period — including three in
women’s basketball, three in women’s soccer, two in field hockey
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and one in men’s soccer.
In total, UConn teams have advanced to NCAA Championship
play 60 times since 1990-91 while Husky student-athletes have garnered All-America honors 131 times.
UConn teams have also won 37 BIG EAST Conference regularseason championships during that time and 33 BIG EAST
Tournament titles.
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None of this success is possible without great leaders and UConn
has had five different head coaches recognized as national coaches of
the year in the past 12 years -— Geno Auriemma of women’s basketball, Jim Calhoun of men’s basketball, Ray Reid of men’s soccer, Len
Tsantiris of women’s soccer and Bruce Marshall of men’s ice hockey.
UConn student-athletes have been making the successful transition to
a number of different professional sports for decades.
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In football, Brian Kozlowski played his ninth season in the National
Football League in 2002 as a member of the Atlanta Falcons and participated in the Super Bowl for Atlanta in 1999. Most recently, Tommy
Collins, the starting tight end for the Huskies in 2002, signed a free
agent contract with the Green Bay Packers last spring.
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UConn’s professional basketball stars include Ray Allen of the
Seattle SuperSonics and Scott Burrell, who earned a National
Basketball Association championship ring with the Chicago Bulls in
1997. In the Women’s National Basketball Association, a total of 12
former Huskies have seen action, including Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird
and Nykesha Sales.
In baseball, UConn’s stars include 1950 American League Rookie
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of the Year Walt Dropo, who was also a standout football and basketball player, and Charles Nagy, who pitched in the 1997 World Series
for the Cleveland Indians and was a two-time all-star.
UConn has also been represented in professional men’s and
women’s soccer leagues and the National Hockey League.
Husky student-athletes and coaches also have a long tradition of
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representing the United States on national teams. Participation on a
national squad is not only a tremendous honor and privilege, it also
offers the opportunity to compete against the best in the world.
Recent United States participants include Emeka Okafor, Ben
Gordon and Caron Butler in men’s basketball and Sara Whalen in
women’s soccer, who was a member of the 1998 World Cup title
team. Current UConn Director of Football Alumni and Community
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Affairs Andy Baylock was a coach for a number of United States
national baseball teams.
The Division of Athletics — which now boasts of over 150 full-time
employees — strives to help the University of Connecticut grow, develop and improve each and every day.
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JONATHAN THE HUSKY
MASCOT
“UCONN HUSKY” FIGHT SONG
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UConn football players join the fans in singing the school’s Alma Mater after a 63-21 win over Kent State in the final game at Memorial Stadium.
The Huskies will continue this tradition at Rentschler Field this fall.
“UConn Husky” is the fight song of the school. It was written in the mid-1930’s by Herb France,
The official mascot of the University of Connecticut
who was UConn’s Director of Music until the mid-1950’s. The song is widely known for its playing at
different sporting events, but got “out of this world” attention in October 1989 when it was played
Husky dog came to the Storrs campus in Dec. 1934
aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle to wake up the shuttle astronauts. Among those astronauts on the mis-
and the puppy was named for Jonathan Trumbull,
sion was Franklin Chang-Diaz, a 1973 UConn graduate.
Governor of Connecticut during the Revolutionary
UConn Husky
So go, go, go, go, Connecticut,
a great-grandfather, who traveled to the North Pole
Symbol of might to the foe.
Connecticut U.
with Admiral E. Byrd in 1909. Jonathan III was with
Fight, fight Connecticut,
C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-C-U-T, Connecticut
Admiral Byrd when he undertook “Operation High
It’s victory, let’s go!
Connecticut Husky, Connecticut Husky,
Jump” to the Antarctic in 1946-47.
Connecticut UConn Husky,
Connecticut C-O-N-N-U. Fight!
Do it again for the white and blue,
(Repeat first verse)
In the summer of 2001, the UConn community
welcomed the newest Husky dog, Jonathan XII, to the
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War. Jonathan I’s pedigree was traced back to include
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is a Siberian Husky dog named Jonathan. The first
Storrs campus.
A costumed mascot, an all-white Siberian Husky, gained popularity
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When time shall have severed us far
To sing our alma mater’s praise
And the years their changes bring,
And join in the fellowship strong
The thought of the college we love
That inspires our college days.
In our memories will cling.
We’re backing our teams in the strife
For friendships that ever remain
Cheering them to victory.
And associations dear
We pledge anew
We’ll raise a song
To old Connecticut,
To old Connecticut
Our steadfast spirit of loyalty.
And join our voices in our long cheer
Connecticut, Connecticut
Connecticut, Connecticut
Thy sons and daughters true
Thy sons and daughters true
Unite to honor thy name
Unite to honor thy name
Our fairest white and blue.
Our fairest white and blue.
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Once more, as we gather today
ing his University.
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has become "in demand" throughout the state and region, represent-
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over the past several decades and through national television exposure
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
RENTSCHLER FIELD
HARRY A. GAMPEL PAVILION
Home of men’s and women’s basketball and
women’s volleyball
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HISTORY
OPPONENTS
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COACHES
Home of football
HARTFORD CIVIC CENTER
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Home of men’s and women’s basketball
BATTING/PITCHING
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Home of baseball
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Home of softball
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WOLFF-ZACKIN NATATORIUM
Home of men’s and women’s
swimming and diving
HISTORY
Home of men’s and women’s
outdoor track and field
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GEORGE J. SHERMAN
FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX
RECORDS
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HUGH GREER FIELD HOUSE
Home of men’s and women’s indoor track
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COVENTRY LAKE
UCONN ICE ARENA
Home of men’s and women’s ice hockey
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RECORDS
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Home of women’s rowing
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Home of men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse
TENNIS COURTS
Home of men’s and women’s tennis
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Heritage Sports Museum is a walk down memory
athletics is traced via text, photographs and select
lane for long-time followers of Connecticut athletics.
artifacts from its humble beginnings in the 1890s to
For fans just becoming acquainted with UConn’s
its present day ranking among the elite major college athletic programs in the nation.
The sights and sounds of more than a
Included among the “must see”
petition come alive during a visit to the
memorabilia in the Husky Heritage
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage
Sports Museum main concourse are
Sports Museum.
the 1981 and 2000 NCAA national
championship men’s soccer trophies;
Located in the new and expanded
the 1981 and 1985 NCAA national
the University of Connecticut’s main
championship women’s field hockey
campus in Storrs, the Husky Heritage
trophies; the 1950s era baseball
Sports Museum is the ultimate library
gloves belonging to Connecticut’s
documenting the wide-ranging success-
three Dropo brothers — including
es of Connecticut’s athletic programs.
Walt Dropo’s first baseman’s mitt
when he was the American League
The state-of-the-art design and lay-
Rookie of the Year with the Boston
Husky Heritage Sports Museum,
Red Sox in 1950; the 1935
named after benefactor and 1940
Ramnapping Trophy, awarded annu-
Connecticut basketball and football
ally to the winner of the Connecticut-
captain J. Robert (Bob) Donnelly, vivid-
Rhode Island football game; a 1931
ly captures all of the energy, excite-
football signed by the entire
ment and enthusiasm that is associated
Connecticut squad; team photos of
with “Huskymania.”
Connecticut’s first men’s (1901) and
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out of the new 2,700 square foot
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UConn Alumni Center in the heart of
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century of intercollegiate athletics com-
women’s (1902) basketball squads;
The visitors’ UConn experience
and are greeted by a full figure statue
Benefactor and 1940 UConn basketball and football captain
Club’s Outstanding student-athletes
of Jonathan, the legendary mascot of
Bob and wife MJ Donnelly at the dedication of the J. Robert
dating back to 1954.
all Husky athletic teams.
Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum.
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and a complete listing of the UConn’s
begins once they enter the museum
The pinnacle achievement of
UConn’s five NCAA national champi-
Oversized banners proudly hang
tradition of excellence, the various themes and
onships in both men’s and women’s basketball is
ture 88 of Connecticut’s All-American stars repre-
areas of the museum, when woven together, nar-
preserved and promoted in a unique circular sanc-
senting 17 different intercollegiate sports.
rate a complete and compelling sport-by-sport story
tuary — the Connecticut Basketball Rotunda.
line. The growth and development of Connecticut
Championship trophies and related artifacts
that chronicle UConn’s men’s and women’s nation-
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from the ceiling, displaying action images that fea-
A tour of the various sections of the Husky
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HUSKY HERITAGE
SPORTS MUSEUM
al titles are prominently featured in the rotunda, as
are life-size cutouts of Husky All-American stars Ray
head coaches Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma
are on display along with a one-of-a-kind watercol-
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Allen and Rebecca Lobo. Celebratory paintings of
or team photo of the 25-member UConn Men’s
Basketball All-Century team.
Also within the Connecticut Basketball experience
behind-the-scenes looks at various “national championships” as captured on Husky highlight films.
Each display case of memorabilia and every
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is a six-screen continuing video presentation offering
historical photograph describes a portion of a truly
remarkable story.
That story of the teams, the coaches, and stuthat constitutes the Connecticut athletic experience
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dent-athletes who have been part of the rich history
is now being told on a daily basis at UConn’s
Husky Heritage Sports Museum.
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The UConn Athletic Development Fund Is Extremely Grateful
To Our Endowed Scholarship Donors
The Aero-Med Scholarship Fund
The Charles and Pasqua Alaimo Scholarship
The Peter Antonez Memorial Baseball Scholarship
The Baum Family Scholarship
The Baum Grandchildren Scholarship Fund
The Baum, Cion and Newberg Families Scholarship
The Arthur W. Beckius Memorial Scholarship
The Peter Behuniak, Sr. Scholarship Fund
The Harold & Helen Benson Family Scholarship
The Boudreau Family Scholarship
The John J. Brennan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Joseph B. Burns Scholarship
The Barbara and Bob Burrill Family Athletic Scholarship
The Michael G. Burton Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Robert G. Burton Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Ronald J. Bushwell Scholarship
The Susan K. Butterworth Scholarship
The M. Jeffrey Cariglia Memorial Golf Scholarship
The Peter J. & Patricia J. Cathey Scholarship Fund
The J.O. Christian Scholarship
The Herbert T. Clark, Jr., Memorial Class Of 1934 Men’s Soccer Endowment
The Herbert T. Clark, Sr., Class Of 1897 Endowed Memorial Soccer
Scholarship
The Jack Dennerley Memorial Soccer Scholarship
The C. Preston Donaldson Softball Endowment Fund
The Bob Donnelly Basketball Scholarship
The Bob Donnelly Football Scholarship
The Dropo Family Scholarship
The Herbert and Marcia Dunn Men’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Herbert and Marcia Dunn Women’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Eblens/Leonard Seaman Scholarship
The Irma K. & Alvin L. Evans Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Faculty/Staff Men’s Soccer Scholarship
The Fiondella Family Women’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship
The Fleet Bank General Athletic Scholarship Fund
The Robert Foster Family Scholarship
The Robert and Audrey Foster Family Football Scholarship
The Robert and Audrey Foster Family Softball Scholarship
The Mark E. Freitas Athletic Scholarship
The Friends Of Golf Scholarship
The Friends Of Soccer Endowed Scholarship
The Barbara “Bobbie” K. Galchus Memorial Athletic Scholarship
The Timothy L. and Anne B. Gallagher Women’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Harry A. Gampel Scholarship Fund
The Harry A. and Edith D. Gampel Athletic Endowment Fund
The Seymour Gavens Scholarship
The Gelfenbien Family Athletic Scholarship
The Marty Gilman Memorial Scholarship
The Robert W. Gordon Scholarship
The Hugh S. Greer ‘26 Scholarship
The John M. Hall Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund
The Haviland Family Baseball Scholarship Fund
The Raphael “Ray” Hoffenberg Memorial Scholarship
The Samuel W. and Diane P. Holdridge Family Athletic Scholarship Fund
The Paul N. Ippedico and Mary E. Berube Scholarship
The Ronald D. and Mary C. Jarvis Athletic Scholarship Fund
The Robert E. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Award
The John and Diane Kim Endowed Women’s Swimming Scholarship
The Max Kotkin Athletic Scholarship
The Leandri Family Scholarship
The Maher Family Scholarship
The Richard D. Mangiarelli Scholarship Fund
The Marks Family Scholarship Fund
The Donyell Marshall Men’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship
The Earl E. McCann and Elva E. McCann Scholarship Fund
The McFadden Family Scholarship Fund
The Joe McGinn Memorial Men’s Basketball National Championship
Endowment Fund
The Dr. John F. and Carol L. Mele Scholarship
The Men’s Soccer Lettermen Scholarship
The Men’s Track Letterwinner Scholarship Fund
The Joseph Merritt Company Athletic Scholarship Fund
The Michaels Jewelers Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Bill Mitchell Endowed Soccer Scholarship
The Monaco Family Men’s Soccer Scholarship Fund
The Joseph J. Morrone Endowment Fund
The Joseph J. Morrone Endowed Soccer Scholarship
The Janis C. and Rocco A. Murano Scholarship Fund
The Charles and Jacquelyn Nagy Endowed Baseball Scholarship
The J. Peter Natale Track And Field Scholarship Fund
The Kevin P. Newman Athletic Scholarship
The Frank and Alice Niederwerfer, Sr. Family Scholarship Fund
The Anna Noske Scholarship
The John Noske Scholarship
The David and Cheryl Olender Women’s Basketball Scholarship
The Omar Coffee Company Scholarship
The Samuel J. Orr, Jr. Fund
The Lawrence R. Panciera Scholarship
The Pappanikou Family Scholarship Fund
The People’s Bank Athletic Scholarship
The Raymond and Marilyn Peracchio Scholarship Fund
The Isadore and Minnie Pinsky Scholarship
The Polo Family Scholarship
The Julius “Puggy” Roth Scholarship
The Coach Donald E. Rowe Men’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Dee Rowe Athletic Scholarship Fund
The Robert T. and Renee P. Samuels Scholarship Fund
The Robert T. and Renee P. Samuels Women’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship
The Savings Bank of Manchester Foundation Scholarship
The Schilberg Family Men’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Schwartz Family Women’s Athletics Scholarship Fund
The Shoprite Supermarkets of Connecticut
Women’s Endowed Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Sinatro Family Scholarship
The Jennifer C. Smith Athletic Endowment Fund
The Dr. John Y. Squires Endowed Soccer Scholarship
The Tamer Family Endowment for Women’s Basketball
The Allen and Mary Tracy Woman’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Treibick Family Crew Team Endowment Fund
The Treibick Family Endowment for Women’s Tennis And Women’s Crew
The Treibick Family Women’s Volleyball Endowment Fund
The Tremaine Scholarship Fund
The UConn Club General Athletic Scholarship Fund
The UConn Women’s Basketball National Champions Endowment Fund
The United Abrasives, Inc. Football Scholarship
The United Abrasives, Inc. Scholarship Fund
The United Technologies Research Center Scholarship Fund
The Kenneth N. Vernon Memorial Scholarship
The Sherwood C. Waldron Scholarship Fund
The Edward L. Waltman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Dr. Charles E. Waring Football Scholarship Fund
The Willett Family Women’s Softball Endowed Scholarship
The Bette and Tom Wolff Scholarship Fund
The Wolff Family Scholarship
The Wolff-Zackin & Associates, Inc., Scholarship
The Charlene and Bob Wright Women’s Basketball Scholarship Fund
The Diane Wright Field Hockey Scholarship Fund
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HISTORY
PLAYER REGISTRY
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David L. & Marybeth F. Albrycht
George J. & Lynne F. Allen
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Allis
Joe & Sally Alubicki, Jr.
Carmen J. & Marlene T. Ammirato
Frank & Rebecca Antonacci
Vincent J. & Joyce P. Armentano
Leon & Malta Bailey
Paul & Barbara Barbour
Robert Barron
Ron Bashar
The Beckius Family
Paul A. & Joyce S. Benoit
Stuart M. & Barbara F. Benson
Ms. Hope Bodwell
Raymond P. & Nancy A. Booker, Jr.
Barry W. & Patti Botticello
Richard L. & Dianne Boudreau
Andrew & Judith Boyko, Jr.
Roger A. & Elizabeth A. Bradlau
George R. Brown
Gary J. & Donna E. Brugnetti
Dr. Robert J. & Beverly G. Bundy
Robert G. & Paula Burton
Joseph S. & Deborah W. Byrka
Clarence R. & D. Rose Calder, Jr.
Perry W. & Kathleen A. Caldwell
Robert J. & Mary Beth Cardin
Mr. John Carlone
Frederick V. & Jane L. Carnevale
Dr. & Mrs. Richard W. Cartun
William A. & Heidi Cholawa, Jr.
Chromium Process Co., Inc.
Dr. John E. & Geraldine F. Cockayne
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Cohen
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HUDDLE CLUB MEMBERSHIP
COACHES
THE HUDDLE CLUB
The Huddle is a group of lettermen, coaches and friends of
Connecticut football who wish to volunteer their loyal support for the
UConn football program. Through the team efforts of the membership, The
Huddle strives to bolster program needs and enhance the overall quality
of live for Husky student-athletes, thus establishing a solid football tradition
for the University of Connecticut.
A contribution of $50 or more to “UCAD-FOOTBALL” will enroll you as a
member of The Huddle for the current fiscal year while at the same time helping provide direct assistance to our student-athletes and the Connecticut football program.
Membership in The Huddle includes: Priority season tickets; pre-game tailgates and luncheons; Huddle parking; Huddle social events; The Huddle
Newsletter; The Huddle Directory; membership in The UConn Club; “Husky
Highlights” newsletter and invitations to UConn Club events.
If you would like to join The Huddle, please send your check for $50.00
or more to: University of Connecticut Foundation, P.O. Box 40,000,
Department 316, Hartford, CT 06151-0316. Please make check payable to
UCADF-FOOTBALL. For more information about The Huddle, please call the
UConn Athletic Devlopment Office at (860) 486-3863.
Joseph C. & Faith A. Corbo
Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Corden
Raymond D. & Patricia M. Cosma
Paul T. Costello
William F. & Janice W. Cotter III
Eugene A. & Ingrid M. Crocco, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Crockett
Dr. Robert T. & Janice C. Crovo
John & Connie Daigle
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Daily
Robert H. & Gail C. Davey
Larry & Debbie Day
William A. & Mary Anne DeGrazia
Joseph & Susan Demeo, Jr.
Kenneth P. & Deborah L. Demers
Mr. Gerry DeRoche
John Dineen
Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Donahue
James H. Donnelly III
Mr. Keith E. Doyle
John H. & Nancy F. Driscoll, Jr.
Bob DuBosar
Saul E. Dunn
Conrad L. & Frances Y. Dwire
Amy & Michael Eagen
Lawrence J. & Mary Rose Ebner
Bernard R. & Mary Ann E. Enright
Joseph W. & Lauri A. Eschenbrenner
Alvin & Irma Evans
John J. Fabrizio
Robert A. & Josephine F. Femia
Richard & Barbara Fenton
Robert D. Fernandes
Bruce W. & Kathleen C. Ferris
Mark R. Fisher
Geraldine U. Foster
Don & Maggie Francis
John E. & Nanette C. Franco
Christopher Fraser
David L. & Jeanne G. Fromerth
Robert K. & Kathe Gable
Dr. Francis S. & Lois E. Galasso
Michael J. Galchus
Wayne & Claire Gammo
Harry S. & Ann K. Gaucher, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Gaudiana, Jr.
Herb & Phyllis Getter
James P. & Marian J. Glynn
Amy Goldstein
Raymond & Margaret Good
Mr. & Mrs. David Gracon
Mr. & Mrs. Eric M. Grant
Lucien R. Grenon
Phil Growick
Richard J. & Madeline O. Guandalini
Wayne M. & Judy A. Gyenizs
David A. & Lenora M. Hacku
Phillip & Carolyn J. Haddad
Richard W. & Amy J. Hadden
Mr. Robert A. Hajnal
Mr. Paul B. Halpern
Mr. Michael Harmon Sr.
Tracy W. & Diane Heavens
Roger & Susan H. Height
Dr. Robert J. Henin
Daniel P. & Leisa S. Hickey
John T. & Jane L. Hively
William R. Hockla
Henry J. Holland
Edwin W. & Violet A. Hopkins
G. Michael & Jane D. Howard
Michael F. Hurd
Robert H. & Nancy E. Hyde
Cecily A. Isbell
Robert R. Jahn
Mr. Lawrence C. James
PREVIEW
We’re scoring big at UConn with the help of some extraordinary players.
Although they never set foot on our playing fields, these team members give us
something special — their support,
As members of The UConn Club, and contributors to the UConn Athletic
Development Fund, they are keeping the Husky spirit alive.
The goals of The UConn Club and the UConn Athletic Development Fund
are simple — to provide financial support for Connecticut’s 24 intercollegiate
teams and over 600 student-athletes. When donors sign on with the Huskies,
they’re making an investment that will pay off in great seasons and outstanding student-athletes.
One of the many ways UConn Club members are helping is through the
UConn Athletic Development Fund’s Endowed Scholarship Program. In the 20032004 academic year, the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics will
award many endowed scholarships to benefit numerous Husky student-athletes.
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Mr. Michael S. Jelorimine
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Jepeal
David E. & Jane W. Johnson
Harry M. & Lynn A. Johnson
Matt & Frances Johnson
Richard J. & Carmella Kall
Al & Nancy Kelland
Edith L. Kennedy
Mr. Matthew A. Kerin
Mr. Kenneth A. Kidd, Jr.
James J. & Kathryn G. Kirby
Mr. Michael A. Klapik
George F. & Lillian G. Knight, Jr.
Allan & Elizabeth Koiva
Dr. Bob & Jesse Kravecs
Mr. Dennis J. Kruk
Mark & Linda LaBarge
Kenneth Lamberti
Dr. Bernard & Jo Lapp
Mario S. & Maria G. Latina
Mr. Mark D. Law
John F. & Barbara L. Leandri
Julio H. & Frances F. Leandri
Rick & Rita Lee
William F. & Carol M. Legault
Daniel C. & Maryanne V. Leone
Paul E. & Rochelle E. Levine
Mr. & Mrs. Coleman B. Levy
Eugene H. Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lewis
Todd & Janice Luginbuhl
Robert E. & Carrol G. Lund
Warren W. Lutz & Gay P. Lustig
Francis & Mary Ann Mancuso
John & Margaret Marchetti
David J. & Eileen H. Mariano
Joseph D. & Patricia Markus
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Marquis
Eric A. Marziali
Donald & Deborah Maxa
Earl E. McCann
Elva McCann
Joan M. McCord
Robert J. & Rosheen M. McCutcheon
Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. McGillicuddy
Seymour & Fay Menchel
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Mignault
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Milberg
Donald P. & Sybil S. Miller
Lorraine R. Mongrain
Anthony & Jeanne Morascini, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Moreau
Brendan N. Moriarty
Robert J. & Carolyn S. Morpurgo
Jerry & Louise Moss
Gerald L. & Lynne F. Mulkin
Rocco A. & Pamela Murano
Robert E. & Frances J. Nadeau
Mark J. & Lynn J. Nappi
Mr. & Mrs. Craig P. Nass
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Neri
Daniel W. & Cynthia K. O'Brien
Elizabeth J. & B. Patrick O'Donnell
Mr. Kevin O'Kelley
Cyndy Ostrout
Amy Ouellette
Richard R. & Jane I. Pacelli
Giles & Joan Packer
Edouard & Patricia Paradis
Steven G. & Ruth A. Patrick
George G. & Carol C. Pawlush
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Perrone
Hans & Fran Petersen
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Peterson
Erick L. & Susan L. Peterson
Jim & Kathee Phelps
David F. & Patricia A. Philbrick
Dr. Paul E. & Betsy Poirier
Mr. Daniel T. Polo
Milton R. Porter & Grace Grubert
Larry & Candy Price
John S. & Rosanne C. Purtill, Jr.
Martin Putorak
Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Racki, Jr.
Daniel F. & Eileen S. Ragnoni
Patrick & Becky Rahilly
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Reynolds
Jason Romaniello
Paul J. & Kathryn V. Rosa, Jr.
Mr. Hank Routhier
Mr. & Mrs. Jacques Roy
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Saleeby
Mr. Rocco Sanzo
Mr. & Mrs. Jason J. Sarojak
Mr. & Mrs. Duane E. Sauer
Kevin P. & Lee D. Saundry
Lawrence T. & Iona S. Scanlan
Mr. Thomas A. Schillberg
Mr. Samuel L. Schrager
Jeffrey A. & Jennifer A. Segal
Dr. William T. Sherman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Shettle
William T. & Nancy A. Shields
Gary & Erica Siddell
Scott C. Simmons
Beverly P. Sims
Harry A. Hyla C. Sklar
Anthony & Eileen Smeriglio
Marvin L. & Ina L. Smernoff
Dr. Joseph W. Smey
Garth & Bernice Smith
James R. & Ann G. Smith
Mr. Scott D. Smith
Clifford H. Snow, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. A. Stephen Sokoloski
David Soucey
Dave Soule
Michael J. St. Pierre
Carol A. Stevens
Allen & Diane B. Stricker
William A. Struzinski
Kevin J. Sullivan
Joseph M. & Sally M. Sullivan
Kevin D. & Kathleen M. Taylor
The Shettle Family
The Tolland Fund, Inc.
Lawrence P. & Michele A. Tracey, Jr.
Harry & Carla Tramontanis
Brian J. & Kathy M. Usher
David Vernon
Dennis J. & Betty A. Walsh
Burton J. Waltman
Stephen H. & Ruth Weisenberg
D. James & Belinda F. Welton , Jr.
Gary A. Wennerberg
Roger W. Wheeler
Mrs. Dale C. White
Mr. & Mrs. Paul White
George B. Wilkinson
Doug & Diane Willett
Sam L. Witryol
Drs. Daniel R. Woolwich and Harold Hutensky
Martha S. Worley
Edward J. & Patricia S. Zajac
William E. & Louise C. Zemina, Jr.
Sean J. Zemzars
Gary A. & Rhonda B. Zera
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