E-NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OCTOBER 2020

There's No Place Like Homecoming!
November 21, 2020

We may not be able to come together on campus, but we are still excited to celebrate Centennial Homecoming virtually with our Charger family! Join us online for a day of fun activities and to reconnect with alumni and friends. Events include the #ChargersV5k, comedian Jackie Fabulous of America's Got Talent, a virtual beer tasting with Two Roads Brewing Company, contests, athletics watch parties, class reunions, a virtual happy hour, trivia, a live DJ party, and much more!

This event is FREE to attend! Only your registration – and Charger Pride! – is required.

Thank you to our Presenting Centennial Sponsor Consigli Construction. Click here to view the full list of Centennial sponsors.

NEWS & EVENTS

University’s Virtual Centennial Celebration Brings Together Chargers from Around the World

The University’s Centennial Ball was a unique virtual party that connected students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends from across the country and around the globe. The event featured a conversation between New York Times best-selling author Adriana Trigiani and President Steven Kaplan. Ph.D., and entertainment from Broadways Sings, bringing our community together to celebrate the University’s 100 years of success and share their Charger pride.

University’s Graduate Program in
Sport Management Ranked Among
Best in the World

Sport Business, a global intelligence service, has ranked the University’s master’s degree in sport management 17th in the United States and 29th in the world, praising the quality of teaching, alumni employment outcomes, and career support provided to students.

Students on Front Lines of Coronavirus Pandemic in Connecticut

As contact tracers with the state of Connecticut’s Department of Public Health, several University of New Haven students are offering support to those who test positive for COVID-19. These students are gaining meaningful experience in the healthcare field, while helping to slow the spread of the virus.

Reflecting on My First Time in the Bergami Center of Science, Technology, and Innovation

Hannah Providence ’22 was excited to explore the University’s new Bergami Center for the first time, and she says she came away impressed by the collaborative spaces and cutting-edge technology it offers, as well as the way the building commemorates the University’s past, present, and future.

New Online Graduate Programs
Now Available

We have expanded our 100 percent online offerings to include graduate degrees in business, technology, healthcare, and more. Each of these programs provides flexible learning opportunities for professionals who are ready for career advancement through continued education. Study from anywhere, and earn your next degree with us.

Cyber Legends Series: Women in
Cyber Security

Our November 16 webcast promises to be a lively and in-depth conversation with Marene Allison from Johnson & Johnson; Marci McCarthy of T.E.N. and ISE® Talent; and Patricia Titus of Markel Corporation. These accomplished women in cybersecurity are among today’s leading global experts in information security

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Read more University news and learn more about our upcoming alumni events, including our virtual Centennial Homecoming on November 21!

ALUMNI RESOURCES

Did You Know?

All graduates of the University of New Haven are automatically members of the University of New Haven Alumni Association, a community of more than 60,000 alumni. Your membership entitles you to a variety of benefits and services. We encourage you to take advantage of these exclusive alumni offers.

Dell Computers Discount for Alumni

Working from home, or in need of some new hardware? The University of New Haven has a partnership with Dell computers to provide discounts to our alumni. You can save up to 30 percent off select systems, plus free shipping on orders of $699 or above.

E-Newsletter Giveaway

Enter to win a special Charger giveaway! The winner will be announced in next month's e-newsletter.

Congratulations to Mitch Goldblatt ’86 MBA, who won a University of New Haven Centennial prize in last month’s giveaway.

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