E-NEWSLETTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | AUGUST 2017

Once a Charger, Always a Charger

Save the date for Homecoming 2017! Come celebrate #TheBlueout on Saturday, October 14, at the Alumni Tailgate Party – the biggest alumni event of the year! Reconnect with your alma mater and friends at a tailgate-style buffet with beer, wine and other refreshments, entertainment, a Chargers giveaway, and a ticket to the big game.

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University of New Haven Named One of Best Colleges in U.S. by Princeton Review

The University of New Haven was named one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review in its 2018 “The Best 382 Colleges” guidebook. Additionally, the University was ranked in the Top 20 (No. 17) on the publication’s list of “Best Career Services,” joining institutions such as Clemson, Bentley, Northeastern, and Emerson.

Twist of Lemmon,
A True Father/Son Journey from Hollywood’s Golden Age

Chris Lemmon, the son of legendary actor Jack Lemmon, is teaching a film course this fall at the University of New Haven. As part of his residency, he will present Twist of Lemmon, a one-man play based on his 2006 memoir “A Twist of Lemmon: A Tribute to My Father,” which he wrote following his father’s death.

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Alumni Events

alumni happy hour at stony creek brewery

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
Join us on Wednesday, August 30, at
Stony Creek Brewery for craft beer, wine, heavy appetizers, games, and live music. Reminisce and reconnect with fellow alumni one last time before summer comes to a close!

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NINTH ANNUAL FOOTBALL ALUMNI REUNION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Join us for the Ninth Annual Football Alumni Reunion on Saturday, September 9. The day begins at 11 a.m. with a private football alumni tailgate party on North Campus. At 1 p.m., watch as the Chargers take on Northeast-10 Conference foe LIU Post from your reserved seat in DellaCamera Stadium.

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YNHHS Corporate Cohort Alumni Social

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Unwind and socialize with fellow Yale New Haven Healthcare Systems Corporate Cohort Program alumni right after work on Tuesday, September 26, at Elm City Social from 5-7 p.m. More information to follow.

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HOMECOMING 2017 #THEBLUEOUT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Join us Saturday, October 14, for Homecoming 2017: #The Blueout. Enjoy the alumni tailgate party before cheering on the Chargers as they take on the Stonehill Skyhawks at DellaCamera Stadium.

View photos from Homecoming 2016

OKTOBERFEST AT TWO ROADS BREWERY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
Join us Thursday, October 26, for a reception at Two Roads Brewing in Stratford. Enjoy some of the finest craft beers Connecticut has to offer and tour the state-of-the-art brewing facility alongside fellow alumni and friends. More details to follow.

View photos from Oktoberfest 2016

HENRY C. LEE COLLEGE ALUMNI RECEPTION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Henry C. Lee College will host a reception for University of New Haven alumni on Friday, November 17, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in conjunction with the 73rd ASC Annual Meeting. The reception will be held in the Room of Franklin 2 from 7-9 p.m.

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Alumni Benefits

PLUM BENEFITS: RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS TODAY

Take advantage of Plum Benefits today! Sign up now to receive exclusive discounts, special offers, preferred seating, and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and much more! Discounts through Plum Benefits is one of many benefits available to University of New Haven alumni.

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utilize the
MARVIN K. PETERSON LIBRARY

The Marvin K. Peterson Library at the University of New Haven is a great place to study, search our many databases, find research help, and much more. University of New Haven alumni can borrow from the collection of books, government documents, DVDs, or CDs housed in the Marvin K. Peterson Library.

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Charger Challenge Survey

You are a valued member of the University of New Haven community

That is why we would appreciate your input and feedback as we look towards our Centennial in 2020 and plan for the next 100 years.

Click here to provide your perspective on your time as a student and your current involvement as an alumna or alumnus. In doing so, you can help us shape the future of the University. All responses will remain confidential.

For more information, please contact Director of Gift Planning Bob Congdon at bcongdon@newhaven.edu.

E-Newsletter
Giveaway

enter to win a university of new haven water bottle

Beach, backyard, or board retreat, this stylish Charger cooler will keep everyone refreshed throughout the day. Enter online to win. The winner will be announced in next month's e-Newsletter. Congratulations to Phillip S. Brisimitzakis ’74, of Overland Park, Kansas, who won a Charger water bottle in last month's giveaway.

Purchase your Charger gear by visiting the Campus Store. Alumni receive a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases and phone orders.

Important Links
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University of New Haven

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West Haven, CT 06516

alumni@newhaven.edu