E-NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS AUGUST 2021

Register Now for Homecoming Weekend: October 8-10

Register now, and plan to join us back on campus for Homecoming Weekend: #TheBlueout! Homecoming festivities include a social media kickoff for alumni across the nation, plus open houses, campus tours, alumni games, class year celebrations, and more! On Friday, don’t miss the ever-popular Charge Home celebration at The Trinity Bar in New Haven. On Saturday, join us for the Alumni Tailgate Party at North Campus, then cheer on the Chargers football team as they take on Saint Anselm. We will also celebrate the classes of 1971, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2021!

NEWS & EVENTS

Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony

We are excited to welcome the Centennial Class of 2020 to a special Commencement that will take place on Saturday, October 9. In addition to the ceremony, members of the Class of 2020 are invited to join us throughout the weekend for complimentary Homecoming activities, including Charge Home, the Alumni Tailgate Party, and the Homecoming football game!

Alumni Magazine: Summer Digital Edition

Check out the digital edition of the Summer 2021 Alumni Magazine: Thrive. In this issue, we endeavored to spotlight the numerous ways in which members of the University community — and, indeed, the University itself — are flourishing. This is a particularly meaningful issue against the backdrop of COVID-19, and we hope you enjoy reading the uplifting news and stories.

Charger Athletics Fund

We’re pleased to introduce the signature program to support our student-athletes – The Charger Athletics Fund. Your annual participation, at any level, positively impacts the student-athlete experience and provides the tools necessary to help Chargers succeed on and off the field. Click below to learn more about our different membership levels and benefits.

Alumnus Mihailo Vasic ’18 Brings Home Bronze Medal

Men's basketball alum Mihailo Vasic '18 is an Olympic medalist, earning bronze with his Serbian teammates in one of the newest additions to the summer Olympic Games, 3x3 Basketball. Vasic, who has represented Serbia in the sport for the past three years made his Olympic debut at the Tokyo games.

‘There is No Hurdle We Cannot Overcome’

“As a first-generation student and founding president of the University’s Muslim Student Association, I am passionate about ensuring all students feel a sense of belonging at the University,” says Adrielys Gomez ’22. “I am looking forward to working with the organization to host more events for my classmates during the upcoming academic year that will foster diversity and inclusion.”

Great Oaks AmeriCorps Fellowship

Are you a team-oriented, student-centered, service-minded individual who believes that all students deserve a high-quality education? Great Oaks Foundation in partnership with Americorps is seeking applications from University of New Haven graduates for the Great Oaks AmeriCorps Fellowship. Placed at Achievement First, fellows will gain valuable professional and personal experience and acquire skills in civic engagement, teamwork, and leadership during the service term.

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Read more University news and learn more about our upcoming alumni events!

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.

Career Development for Alumni

The Career Development Center provides services and counseling for career changes and for those looking to re-enter the job market. Whether you are in the process of a career transition or just looking for professional growth within your current field, you will find the tools you need to move forward. View job postings, get information on creating a résumé, and learn how to write a great cover letter.

E-Newsletter Giveaway

Enter to win a special Charger giveaway! The winner will be announced in next month's e-newsletter. Congratulations to Rebecca Satzberg ’20 who won a University of New Haven prize in last month’s giveaway.