Hawktober Weekend 2010
A special weekend for alumni, parents, students and friends
Events are complimentary unless indicated in the event description.
Friday, October 1
Men’s Lacrosse Golf Tournament
Noon
Tunxis Plantation Golf Course, Farmington
Lacrosse alumni - call 860.768.4658 for details
Baseball Golf Outing
1 p.m.
Blackledge Country Club, Hebron
Baseball alumni - call 860.768.4658 for details
Relay for Life
1 p.m. through the night
The University’s collective effort to honor cancer survivors and to gather participants as a community in the fight against cancer. All money raised is donated to the American Cancer Society to fund life-saving research, patient support programs, advocacy efforts and cancer education. Call 860.768.4283 for information.
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Opening Reception
4:30 –7:30 p.m.
Silpe Gallery, Hartford Art School
Kick off the weekend at the opening reception of the 4th annual Hartford Art School Alumni Show. This exhibition features works of art from over 125 graduates spanning seven decades. Many works are available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Hartford Art School Alumni Committee.
Communication Alumni Reception
5:30 –7:30 p.m.
Rotunda, Harry Jack Gray Center
Reconnect with alumni, faculty and staff. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Meet and mingle with Roger Desmond, Bob Duran, Don Ellis and Lynne Kelly, as well as Jack Banks, Susan Grantham and the rest of the stellar communication faculty!
Register online
Shabbat Services and Dinner
7–9:30 p.m.
Hillel Campus Center, Park River Apartments
Join Hillel for Shabbat services and dinner in the Sukkah.
$18 per adult/sibling; students free. Contact Katie Roy at 860.768.7956 or katie.roy@hartfordhillel.org for registration.
Hawktoberfest and Casino
7–10:30 p.m.
Great Room, Konover Campus Center
Guten Tag und willkommen! Pull up a stool and get ready for an evening of casino games (don’t worry – we provide the hawk dollars!), and all your favorite, tasty German foods and beverages. As you try your luck at the blackjack table, with stein in hand, don’t forget that those winning chips will soon become raffle tickets for the wide range of gifts and prizes, including two airline tickets on Lufthansa, flat screen TV, iPod and much more. So button up your Lederhosen and don’t miss the FUN! $20 per person, must be over 21 years of age.
Register online
Jonathan Edwards in Concert
8 p.m.
Wilde Auditorium, Gray Center
Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, Jonathan Edwards simply delivers, night after night – songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age. Part of the Music for a Change concert series. Tickets: General Admission, $25. Call 800.274.8587 or buy online at www.hartford.edu/tickets.
Saturday, October 2
Registration and Hospitality
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Suisman Lounge, Gengras Student Union
University Bookstore
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
West wing, Harry Jack Gray Center
Browse a complete line of University of Hartford clothing and giftware.
Continental Breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.
Gengras Student Union Cafeteria
Classes Without Quizzes
10:30 a.m.–noon
A traditional favorite! Alumni and parents will have the opportunity to experience a University class as if they were students. Each class lasts 40 minutes to give you the opportunity to take two classes. Class descriptions and locations will be provided at the Registration area and will be titled Classes without Quizzes.
Artisan Marketplace
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Harry Jack Gray Center
Your host for this delightful marketplace is Pat DiCosimo ’69. Browse the endless array of items created by talented alumni and parents, including pottery, jewelry, photography and so much more. It is never too early to start holiday shopping!
Musician Spotlight
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Bookstore, Harry Jack Gray Center
Nat Kennedy ’66 will host this musical extravaganza featuring a diverse selection of alumni musicians, who will be performing throughout the afternoon. Pull up a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the day.
Kyle Valentine Memorial Alumni Baseball Game
11 a.m.
Fiondella Field
Former baseball players take the field. Free to watch. Baseball alumni should contact the baseball office at 869.768.4856 to participate.
Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
11:30 a.m.
Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium
Former lacrosse players suit up and remember the old times. Free to watch. Contact the lacrosse office at 860.768.5203 to participate.
Rejuvenation Station
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Mortensen Library, Harry Jack Gray Center
Need a break from all of the activity on campus? Stop by the Rejuvenation Station for a complimentary chair massage or pamper yourself with a hand massage. Perhaps you would like to experience the wonders of reflexology, acupressure or chair yoga? Chocolate, strawberries and sparkling beverages are provided.
Barbecue on the Green
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lawn, Gengras Student Union
Take a break from all of the festivities and enjoy a delicious barbecue. Pre-registration requested. $10 per person, no additional cost for students using their Hawk cards, children 12 and under are free!
Register online
Empty Bowls
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Patio, Gengras Student Union
Purchase a ceramic bowl made by a University of Hartford art student. Money collected will be used to supprt Foodshare and its fight against hunger. All bowls priced for quick sale.
Naciones Hispanas Unidas (NHU) Parents Luncheon
Noon–3 p.m.
Gengras Student Union
Family Fun Zone
Noon–3 p.m.
Harry Jack Gray Center Lawn
Bring the whole family to take part in the fun. We will have a magician, a storyteller, face painting, games with prizes, popcorn, cotton candy and much more!
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Alumni Tournament and Picnic
Noon
Tennis courts and picnic area
This event is for alumni of the men's and women's tennis program. Contact the tennis office at 860.768.4001 to confirm participation.
Softball Alumni Game
Noon
This event is for alumni of the softball program. Contact Coach Diana Consolmagno at 860.768.5157 or consolmag@hartford.edu for more information.
Paint the Anchor!
1 p.m.
Adjacent to Bates House
Grab a can of spray paint and relive the tradiition! Supplies will be provided.
Register online
Lacrosse Red/White Game
1 p.m.
Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium
Current lacrosse team members participate in an intrasquad game. Free to watch.
Study Abroad Opportunities
1–3 p.m.
Gengras Student Union
Learn about study abroad opportunities at the University. Presentation begins promptly at 1p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session.
Career Services Open House
1–3 p.m.
Gengras Student Union Room 309
Meet the staff of Career Services and learn about the services they provide to students past and present.
College and School Programs
1:30–2:30 p.m.
This is your chance to meet faculty and staff from your students' college.
Hartt School 20/20 Performances
1:30 and 3 p.m.
Wilde Auditorium, Harry Jack Gray Center
Performance 20/20, the Honors Chamber Music Program at The Hartt School, is composed of a select group of gifted undergraduate and graduate instrumental performance majors who share a strong commitment to chamber music.
Alumni and Parents Happy Hour
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Hawk’s Nest
Relax, visit, and enjoy beer, wine, soda munchies and more! $5 per person.
Register online
MSOB/OP Alumni Celebration
3–5 p.m.
East Hall
A gathering of organizational behavior and organizational psychology alumni to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Sandra Morgan. $20 per person.
Register online
Parents Association Meeting
3:15–4 p.m.
TV Studio, Harry Jack Gray Center
Men’s Soccer Alumni Game
3:30 p.m.
Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium
Former Hawks hit the soccer field once more. Free to watch. Men's soccer alumni should contact the men's soccer office at 860.768.4470 to participate.
Jazz and Coffee Bar Reception
4–5 p.m.
Dorothy Goodwin Café, Mortensen Library
Red Caps Reception
4–5 p.m.
Gengras Student Union, Third Floor
This informal reception is for past orientation Red Caps.
Resident Assistant Reception
4–5 p.m.
Gengras Student Union, Third Floor
This informal reception is for Resident Assistants through the years.
6th Annual Anchor Awards Dinner and Ceremony
5–6 p.m. Cocktail reception
6–8:30 p.m. Dinner and ceremony
1877 Club
Harry Jack Gray Center
Join us in recognizing the outstanding achievements of our alumni as they receive the Anchor Award, the most prestigious award presented by the Alumni Association. $35 per person.
Register online
Brothers and Sisters United Parents Dinner
Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.
Gengras Student Union, North and South Cafeterias
Open to all students, family, and guests
RSVP by calling the Office of Multicultural Programs, 860.768.5122. $15 per person, children under 12 free.
Baseball Banquet
6 p.m.
Location to be announced
The banquet is for current players, alumni, and parents of the baseball program. Contact the baseball office at 860.768.4656.
Lacrosse Banquet
6 p.m.
City Steam, Hartford
Lacrosse players and parents, past and present, gather at this popular downtown eatery. Contact the lacrosse office at 860.768.5203.
Hartford Hawks Men’s Soccer vs. Albany
7 p.m.
Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium
Paula Poundstone On Stage
9 p.m.
Lincoln Theater
Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants.” Come enjoy a comedy show you will long remember. Tickets: General Admission, $25. Call 800.274.8587 or buy online at www.hartford.edu/tickets.
Sunday, October 3
Jazz Brunch
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North and South Cafeteria, Gengras Student Union
Alumni, students, parents and friends will enjoy a delicious brunch, while listening to the sounds of the Matt Warner Trio. Special guests are the Classes of 2010 and 2000, as well as our Golden Hawks – Classes of 1960 and 1961. $15 per person.
Register online
Hartford Hawks Women’s Soccer vs. Albany
2 p.m.
Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium
The women's soccer team hosts America East rival Albany
Todd Reynolds Red-White Intrasquad Baseball Game
2 p.m.
Fiondella Field
The current baseball team takes the diamond in an intrasquad scrimmage. Free to watch.