Our Moment (September 2010)

Alumnus Offers $25,000 Match to Urge Students to Give Back

A member of the class of 1961 has offered to match gifts made by students, up to $25,000 in total, an act that he hopes will teach students about the importance of philanthropy to the University.
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Med Students Bike Across Country for Cause

Continuing a five-year tradition, four School of Medicine students rode across the country this summer to raise support for the Lea’s Foundation for Leukemia Research, a philanthropic supporter of the UConn Health Center.
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Disabled Vets Learn Business Skills at UConn

The first class of veterans graduate this month from the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Disabled Veterans at the School of Business.
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Private Support Helps Music Student Excel

A Student Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) grant is helping UConn students like Conor Calabro reach for their dreams.
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Calhoun Ride/Walk Raises Funds for
Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center

A Tenor Strikes a High Note for Philanthropy

Lee Melvin, vice president of enrollment management and planning, looks like a mild-mannered executive. But beneath the conservative demeanor smolders an opera singer's soul. Now he is sharing his joy with students through the Lee H. Melvin Opera Fund.
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Grant Helps Freshman Writing Flourish Within UConn's Learning Communities

The Davis Educational Foundation has made a $203,000 grant to further the teaching of writing to freshmen. The grant aids UConn’s increasingly popular Learning Communities, which bring together students of similar interests or majors.

A Graduate's Gift Celebrates Education, and Second Chances

Ross Mayer '70 has established a scholarship for UConn economics students.
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A Singles Match That Ended with Love

They met at UConn. Today Tim and Pat Friar still have a strong connection to the University, and give back for all they received.
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