E-NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OCTOBER 2018
University of New Haven Celebrates Groundbreaking for Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation
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Watch the fly-through video above to get an inside look at the University of New Haven's Bergami center for Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Named in honor of devoted University benefactors Sam ’85 EMBA and Lois Bergami, the state-of-the-art Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, scheduled to open in early 2020, will house – among other cutting-edge amenities – engineering and science labs, the most technologically advanced collaborative classrooms, and video production studios.

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Hundreds of alumni rang the alumni bell, one of our newest Charger traditions.
Relive the memories of Homecoming Weekend 2018: #TheBlueout
Nearly 4,000 fans cheered the Chargers football team on to a 38-27 win over Northeast-10 rival Bentley University on Saturday, September 29, at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. The football game was just one of the highlights of festivities. Visit our photo galleries below to relive the memories of your fellow alumni, family, and friends at Homecoming Weekend.

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The University was rated especially high in the category examining its campus community.
University of New Haven Ranked Among Best in Country by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
In reaching its highest position yet in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education annual college rankings, the University was ranked especially high in the “environment” category, which examines such factors as student and faculty diversity, proportion of international students, and student inclusion.

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Dr. Young studies the genetic regulation of biological clocks that underlie activities of living organisms.
Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Young to Speak at the University of New Haven
The University of New Haven will welcome Nobel Laureate Michael W. Young, Ph.D. to its West Haven campus on Thursday, October 25. A 2017 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, Dr. Young will discuss his work related to the discoveries of genes that regulate sleep and circadian rhythms.

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Robert Azzi led a wide-ranging campus discussion on topics such as the Islamic faith and the treatment of Muslims in America.
Award-Winning Photojournalist Robert Azzi Leads Campus Discussion about Faith and Identity in America Since 9/11
The creator of the “Ask a Muslim Anything” conversation series, which he has hosted more than 50 times, Robert Azzi led a University-wide forum and visited classes during his two days on campus.

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Leah Myers ’18 hosts a show every Monday night from 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday Nights Now “AlumNight” on WNHU
The new Monday night lineup, which launched earlier this month, features three consecutive shows hosted by alumni who got their start at the station as students.

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Sam Sorbello and his mother, Rose, in the Colleen Sorbello Research Laboratory.
University of New Haven Dedicates State-of-the-Art Research Laboratory
The Colleen Sorbello Research Laboratory in Dodds Hall, dedicated in memory of former Chargers football player and University benefactor Sam Sorbello’s late wife, will provide students with hands-on experience in all facets of biomedical research.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
oct
25
Oktoberfest at Two Roads Brewing Company
Join us on Thursday, October 25, at 5:30 p.m. for a reception at Two Roads Brewing Company 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. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER »
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26
Executive MBA Speaker Series
The College of Business will continue its Executive MBA Speaker Series
with a presentation by Jon Joslow ’92 EMBA on Friday, October 26,
at 1 p.m. at the Bergami and Pompea Graduate center at the Orange
Campus. | LEARN MORE »
nov
8
TCoE Alumni Dinner and Hall of Fame Awards
The TCoE Alumni Dinner and Hall of Fame Awards will be held on Thursday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Birchwoods at Oak Lane in Woodbridge. Join Dean Ron Harichandran, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni to honor our Hall of Fame Award recipients. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER »
nov
10
Graduate Open House
The Office of Graduate Admissions will host an open house for
prospective students on Saturday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. As a graduate of the University of New Haven, you are eligible for a significant tuition discount if you decide to return to the University to pursue your
graduate degree. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER »
nov
12
17th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
The Military Veterans of the University of New Haven will host its 17th Annual Veterans Day Observance on Monday, November 12, at 1:3- p.m. on Maxcy Quad. | LEARN MORE AND RSVP »
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16
Winter Commencement Ceremony
The University of New Haven Alumni Association will welcome its newest members on Sunday, December 16, at the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. | LEARN MORE »
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IN THE MEDIA | #SuccessStartsHere  
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University of New Haven: Celebrating 100 Years of Success

WEST HAVEN - Check out the University of New Haven
commercial that aired during the football team’s win against
crosstown rival Southern Connecticut. The Chargers took center stage as the game – part of the NCAA Division II Football showcase – was broadcast across Connecticut on MyTV9 and nationally on Cox Sports Network, and a simulcast on the Internet through the NCAA’s Digital Network. | WATCH THE COMMERCIAL »
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER - CHARGERLINK
The Career Development Center (CDC) is here to help you. Looking for a new job, need help with your resume, searching for a student intern? Build your profile and take advantage of ChargerLink today.

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E-NEWSLETTER GIVEAWAY
Show your Charger pride and keep warm with this winter hat. The winner
will be announced in next month's e-Newsletter. Congratulations to Jorge Solveira ’06, of West Haven, Connecticut, who won a pair of Charger drinking glasses in last month's giveaway challenge.

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