experience our past be part of our future

EXPERIENCE
OUR PAST
BE PART OF
OUR FUTURE
YOU MADE IT.
YOU HAVE ARRIVED.
YOU ARE HAWK NATION!
You are linked to those who have walked this path before you. Their voices and experiences will
guide you and shape you, so you can make every moment matter.
So, get involved. Experience campus. Paint the anchor. Join a club. Play Frisbee on the
Campus Green. Arrange the rocks under the Hog River Bridge. Make friends everywhere you
go. Experience UHart’s traditions and make your own—extend the UHart legacy to the next
generation.
This book, along with those who have walked the path before you, will be your guide to
making the most of your UHart experience. Hold on to it, track your journey, and earn prizes for
completing UHart traditions.
GET READY...
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE.
YOUR LEGACY STARTS NOW.
CHAPTER ONE WELCOME TO HAWK NATION
Message from UHart President Walter Harrison. . ................................................... 5
Message from Alumni Assoc. President Bernard Kavaler ‘79, M’88. . .................6
Keep Traditions Alive.. ................................................................................................... 7
How to Be a Traditions Keeper...................................................................................8
All About Hawk Pride, UHart Student Alumni Association. . ................................9
CHAPTER TWO MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Message from Vice President of Student Affairs J. Lee Peters......................... 11
Campus Housing: Make Yourself Comfortable...................................................... 12
Engage and Exceed: Campus Resources. . .............................................................. 13
UHart Hot Spots........................................................................................................... 15
Ready to Eat? Campus Dining.................................................................................. 17
Don’t Be a Dull Hawk: Campus Events. . .................................................................. 18
Words of Wisdom. . ....................................................................................................... 19
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER THREE SHOW YOUR HAWK SPIRIT
UHart Alma Mater. . ....................................................................................................... 21
UHart Fight Song.. ........................................................................................................22
UHart Mascot: Howie the Hawk................................................................................23
CHAPTER FOUR REMEMBERING THE PAST
UHart Timeline..............................................................................................................25
USS Hartford Anchor. . .................................................................................................27
CHAPTER FIVE TRADITION LIVES HERE
UHart Student Traditions. . ......................................................................................... 29
Traditions Checklist.................................................................................................... 30
UHart: More Than Meets the Eye.............................................................................. 31
CHAPTER SIX STUDENTS TODAY, HAWKS FOREVER
All Roads Lead to Hartford....................................................................................... 35
Hawks in Service. . ........................................................................................................ 36
Special Thanks and Acknowledgments..................................................................37
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CHAPTER ONE
WELCOME TO
HAWK NATION
You are part of a talented and diverse student body
made up of students from across the country and
around the world. In the coming years, you will also
have the chance to meet and interact with some of
the more than 75,000 alumni who proudly call us
their “alma mater.” I hope you will be as proud of your
relationship with our University as I am.
STUDENTS
TODAY,
HAWKS
FOREVER
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Your University’s legacy is built on a commitment
to excellence and a dedication to community. You’ll
find that our accomplished faculty and staff are
passionate about creating a challenging learning
environment; this passion will not only help prepare
you for a successful career, it will also prepare you for
a successful life as a citizen in a democracy. As such,
you’ll develop global and multicultural perspectives,
as well as lifelong skills in critical thinking, effective
communication, social responsibility, and leadership.
I encourage you to take advantage of all that we have
to offer. Look outside yourself and carve a path that
you would not have expected. Our faculty and staff
join me in offering the support and guidance you
will need to succeed in this journey. Today you are a
student, but you will be a Hawk forever.
Walter Harrison
President
The University of Hartford is a remarkable institution,
and students are the driving force in our success.
I am proud to be a graduate of this fine University
and honored to serve as president of the Alumni
Association.
The mission of the Alumni Association is to build
relationships between current and future alumni, and
to advocate for, and provide support to, the University.
I encourage you not to wait until you graduate to get
involved with the Alumni Association. Getting involved
will help you build relationships and contribute to the
value of your degree. You’ll soon see alumni are very
present on campus as classroom speakers, lecturers,
mentors, and fans. I encourage you to take every
opportunity during the next four years to meet them,
learn from them, and share with them your own UHart
experience.
WELCOME
TO HAWK
COUNTRY
I encourage you to join the Student Alumni
Association (SAA) and benefit from the many
activities and leadership experiences it provides.
Students Today, Hawks Forever is more than just a
motto. It’s something we hope you’ll live every day.
We’re so glad you’re here.
Bernard Kavaler ’79, M’88
President
University of Hartford Alumni Association
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KEEP
TRADITIONS
ALIVE
Now that you’re here, it’s time to make your mark, to
leave your footprint on the University of Hartford—it’s
time to be a Traditions Keeper. This book will serve as
your resource and guide as you learn what it means
to be a Hawk. Are you ready to start making your own
memories?
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You’ve already taken the first step! In your hands
you hold your Traditions Keeper guidebook.
Now put on your UHart T-shirt, and head to
Convocation to be part of the BIG H. Don’t forget
to take a selfie and tag it #UHARTTRADITIONS
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Complete the Traditions checklist in Chapter Five.
Snap photos of you and your friends, and don’t
forget to post with hashtag #UHARTTRADITIONS,
so others can follow your journey.
HOW TO BE A TRADITIONS KEEPER
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Bring your Traditions Keeper book to
Countdown to Graduation each spring.
Completing traditions in each section earns you
traditions swag.
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Complete the traditions by your Commencement
day to become an official UHart Traditions Keeper.
You’ll receive a Traditions Keeper pin that grants
you VIP status at all alumni events!
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WE’RE ALL ABOUT HAWK PRIDE
The student leaders of the SAA work to preserve
UHart traditions and create lasting connections
between students and alumni. SAA advances studentalumni relations through programs such as Express
to Success, which pairs upperclassmen with alumni
professionals for job shadowing. It continues to
develop a thriving community of leaders.
FEATURED
EVENTS
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Spirit Week
R U LinkedIn?
Food Drive
Thank-A-Giver Day
Winter Wonderland
Holiday Lights
Jail n’ Bail
...and many, many more.
CHAPTER TWO
MAKE YOURSELF
AT HOME
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As you live here, you will work harder and smarter
than ever before, and you will have more fun than ever
before. You will find there are more concerts, parties,
and cultural events than you have time to attend. You
will have athletic games to watch or participate in,
a new local community to explore, nearby exercise
facilities to workout in, and even natural resources
such as hiking and biking trails to enjoy. You will
meet and live with interesting people with different
backgrounds and experiences to share. By taking time
to develop these new friendships, you will learn more
about yourself and what you want out of life.
UHart staff are ready and waiting to help you navigate
life, both inside and outside the classroom. My office
can serve as your safe haven—a place to go when
you don’t know where else to turn. We’re here to
answer your questions or hear your concerns about
life on campus. We all look forward to assisting you
throughout the amazing journey upon which you are
about to embark.
Welcome to the University of Hartford.
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WELCOME
HOME
J. Lee Peters
Vice President for Student Affairs
Living on campus allows you to experience college life
and explore your new independence. UHart Resident
Assistants (RAs) are here to guide you on your journey.
They are mentors, leaders, helpers, programmers,
counselors, and friends.
MAKE YOURSELF
COMFORTABLE
While a resident at UHart, take the opportunity to serve on a Hall Council
or the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Hall Council members work to
empower residents to stay connected and invested in the development of
their community by planning activities and discussing solutions to common
issues. RHA is a student organization dedicated to improving the quality of
the residential experience at UHart. RHA advocates for residential students
to help create a dynamic campus experience that is both successful and
rewarding. Talk to your RA about this opportunity.
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ENGAGE IN ALL UHART HAS TO OFFER
Looking for a location to work on your group project or a late-night study spot during exams? Located in the
Harry Jack Gray Center, MORTENSEN LIBRARY is a collaborative learning space specifically designed to meet the
needs of undergraduate students ... and the coffee is pretty good too.
Looking for a recording of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony or a video featuring avant-garde dance? Located on
the upper level of the Harry Jack Gray Center, ALLEN LIBRARY supports The Hartt School programs by housing
a variety of music and dance materials, including 22,000 books and bound journals, 37,000 scores, more than
22,000 sound recordings, and 700 videocassettes and DVDs.
Have questions? SSC has the answers. Located in the rear of B Complex next to Alumni Plaza and The Commons,
the STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER (SSC) is ready to offer advice and help you face your challenges, both on campus
and off.
Need help choosing a major, writing a cover letter, or preparing for interviews? Located on the top floor of
the Gengras Student Union (GSU), CAREER SERVICES is ready to help you acquire the tools you need to make
effective career decisions during each phase of your academic career. It’s never too soon to make an appointment!
Not sure about the topic for your next paper or feeling like your grammar skills are a bit rusty? Visit the helpful
professional and peer tutors at the CENTER FOR READING AND WRITING, located on the main floor of Auerbach
Hall, for assistance with a variety of writing issues including organization, clarity, formatting, citations, and
generating research and ideas.
Ever dreamed of studying Shakespeare in London, exploring the Coliseum in Rome, or joining an archaeological
dig in Israel? Visit the STUDY ABROAD OFFICE, located on the top floor of GSU, and explore the multitude of lifechanging opportunities and locations waiting to be explored.
Ready to get your hands dirty and help out? Located on the main floor of GSU, the CENTER FOR COMMUNITY
SERVICE serves as a resource for students and provides opportunities for civic engagement, volunteerism, and
service learning with agencies throughout the Greater Hartford area.
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Are you considering a fraternity or sorority? Visit the GREEK LIFE OFFICE, located in the basement of GSU near
the mailroom to learn about the seven fraternities, six sororities, and two governing councils at UHart.
Ready to get involved? Start your journey at the STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA), located in the
basement of GSU near Howie’s Snack Shack. SGA’s mission is to raise student awareness, promote student
involvement, and represent the voice of the students oncampus. SGA also serves as a resource where you can
learn about other on-campus clubs, groups, and organizations.
Are you ready to play? Join in the fun at one of UHart’s INTRAMURAL sports teams, including soccer, volleyball,
and basketball or SPORTS CLUBS, including football, men’s and women’s rugby, and Frisbee. Learn more about
Intramurals at the Sports Center or Sports Clubs at SGA.
Looking for somewhere to celebrate Shabbat or learn more about kosher food options on campus? Located
on the first floor of Park River, HARTFORD HILLEL offers a variety of events, including a weekly Shabbat service,
activities, and guidance to Jewish students on campus.
Looking for a place to worship or interested in exploring matters of faith? CAMPUS MINISTRIES, located in
the lower level of GSU, offers Catholic and Protestant discussion groups, clubs, social events, and services. The
INTERNATIONAL CENTER located in GSU 327, offers information on the Muslim Student Association, which hosts
Friday Prayer (Jummu’a Prayer) in GSU 331-333.
Ladies, looking to cultivate a more healthy and well-balanced lifestyle? WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS,
located on the lower level of The Commons, offers a variety of resources specifically designed to fit the needs
of women.
Do you dream of becoming a writer, editor, disc jockey, or news anchor? It’s time to live out your dream in one
of the STUDENT MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS on campus including The Informer newspaper, STN (Student Television
Network), WSAM 105.3 and WWUH 91.3 radio, the Aerie literary journal, and Hartbeat magazine.
EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS
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UHART HOT
SPOTS
Are you ready to explore? Exploring
a 350-acre campus can be daunting,
especially if you’re just looking for a
quiet place to study or to meet people.
We’ve provided a few of UHart’s
“hottest” spots to get you started on
your journey.
Dorothy Goodwin Café in
Mortensen Library
Because sometimes caffeine is
necessary while studying.
The Commons
Newly renovated dining space
upstairs, Hawk’s Nest downstairs.
Alumni Plaza
Live music, a carnival, a photo
shoot—you never know what you’ll
find at the H!
Silpe and Joseloff Art Galleries
UHart’s creative hubs—experience
the world from a new angle.
Hog River Bridge
Gateway to the “other side.” Don’t
forget to read the rocks.
Gengras Student Union
Indoor hub of student activity. Don’t
miss the basement game room.
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Harry’s Bishop’s Corner
Featured in Food and Beverage
Magazine. Specialty pizza including
gluten-free.
West Hartford Center
Great food, shopping, Ben and
Jerry’s ice cream, and Sweet Frog.
Moe’s Southwest Grill—Blueback
Square, West Hartford
Welcome to Moe’s! Featuring a free
salsa bar. ... yum.
Once you’ve gotten to know campus, it’s
time to hop on the shuttle and head off
campus to get to know the surrounding
communities. From shopping areas
and restaurants to gardens and movie
theaters, West Hartford, Hartford,
and Bloomfield have something for
everyone.
Elizabeth Park—West Hartford
A refuge in the middle of the city,
featuring the country’s oldest public
rose garden.
Mooyah
Burgers, fries, and hand-scooped
shakes, all made to order in Bishop’s
Corner.
Criterion Cinemas at Blueback
Square in West Hartford
Cheesecake and real butter on your
popcorn at the snack bar
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KOSHER, GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN,
OR A BURGER AND FRIES
When you arrived at UHart, your first thought might not have been
“What’s for dinner?” but it might have been your second. From breakfast at Einstein’s Bagels to an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet at The
Commons, UHart Dining Services has options for whatever foodmood you’re in. You might even find the food is better than home.
Shhh, don’t tell Mom and Dad!
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READY
TO EAT?
The Commons
Hawk’s Nest
Gengras Café
Einstein Bros. Bagels
1877 Club
Village Market
Market City Deli
Taco Bell
Backstage Café
Dorothy Goodwin Café
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY
MAKES JACK A DULL HAWK
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University life isn’t just about classes and
books. Take part in these and other annual
events taking place on campus.
Fall Semester
Orientation Get acclimated to life as part of Hawk Nation.
Convocation Form the “Big H” at your induction into UHart.
Club Fair One–stop shopping for all clubs and organizations
Spirit Week Activities culminating in Hawktober Weekend
Hawktober Weekend Homecoming and Parents Weekend
Midnight Mania Kick off the Hartford Hawks Basketball season.
Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey dinner with all the fixin’s in GSU
Turkey Trot 5K held the Thursday before Thanksgiving
Midnight Breakfast Served by faculty and staff before finals
Spring Semester
International Week Celebrate the cultures of the world at UHart.
BSU Fashion Show Help raise money for the Book Fund.
Greek Week Competition between fraternities and sororities
Hawks Helping Hartford Clean up the community with fellow Hawks.
Spring Fling Unwind before finals on the Village Lawn.
Jail n’ Bail Get incarcerated for a good cause, sponsored by SAA.
Senior Week Celebrate your legacy at a variety of activities.
Countdown to Graduation One-stop shopping for graduating seniors
Student vs. Faculty and Staff Softball Game Community softball event
Commencement Celebrate your success and spread your wings.
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GET INVOLVED!
STEP OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
FIND ORGANIZATIONS THAT MATCH YOUR
INTERESTS AND TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES.
PUT INTO PRACTICE WHAT YOU LEARN IN CLASS
AND SHAPE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RICH COLLECTION OF DISCIPLINES AND
EXPERTISE THAT WE HAVE ON CAMPUS. OUR FACULTY WANT
TO SHARE THEIR FIELDS WITH YOU TO ENRICH WHATEVER YOUR
CAREER ASPIRATIONS MAY BE.
MARTIN ROTH
DEAN, BARNEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MAKE YOUR COLLEGE
YEARS RELEVANT.
ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
THROUGH RELEVANCE, AND YOU
WILL DOUBLE YOUR INVESTMENT
WITH EACH PERSON YOU TOUCH.
RALPH O. MUELLER
DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, NURSING
AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
ASK QUESTIONS!
THE UNIVERSITY IS FULL OF
RESOURCES AND EVERYONE HERE
HAS YOUR BEST INTEREST AT HEART.
NANCY M. STUART
DEAN, HARTFORD ART SCHOOL
LOUIS MANZIONE
DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND ARCHITECTURE
Words
of
Wisdom
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF UHART.
TAKE IN A LECTURE; VISIT AN ART EXHIBITION; AND GO SEE A DANCE,
THEATRE, OR MUSIC PERFORMANCE DURING YOUR FIRST YEAR.
THESE EXPERIENCES, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO YOUR INTELLECTUAL
DEVELOPMENT, WILL ENRICH YOUR LIFE IN WAYS THAT YOU CANNOT
EVEN IMAGINE—AND THEY ARE FREE.
CLARK SAUNDERS
INTERIM DEAN, THE HARTT SCHOOL
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FIND YOUR INNER POTENTIAL.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THE UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER. WANDER INTO AN ART
GALLERY, HEAR A GUEST SPEAKER, GO TO A
SPORTING EVENT.
DAVID GOLDENBERG A’73, ’76, M’76
DEAN, HILLYER COLLEGE
EMAIL FACULTY WITH
QUESTIONS,
VISIT THEM DURING
OFFICE HOURS, AND SEEK
OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO
COLLABORATE WITH THEM
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
THESE MENTORING
RELATIONSHIPS WILL NOT
ONLY ENRICH YOUR ACADEMIC
EXPERIENCE, BUT WILL HELP
PREPARE YOU FOR CAREERS AND
LIFE AFTER COLLEGE.
KATHERINE A. BLACK
INTERIM DEAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
SCIENCES
CHAPTER THREE
SHOW YOUR
HAWK SPIRIT
THE RED AND THE WHITE
Alma Mater of the University of Hartford
Verse 1
Oh, University of Hartford,
A legacy that will not end,
Your banners high and colors brilliant
Give strength as we this world amend.
Chorus
Red to fire our soul’s passion,
As we proudly sing your praise.
White to guide our ev’ry action,
Now, tomorrow, all our days.
Verse 2
University of Hartford,
Where first our thoughts were all set free,
With peer, true friend, and mentor toiled,
For honor, truth, and honesty.
Repeat chorus.
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FLY HIGH
Fight Song of the Hartford Hawks
Fly high, Hawks, fly high,
And know that victory is nigh,
Let’s try, Hawks, let’s try,
For we know it’s do or die.
By courage be led.
Have pride in the dear old white and red.
Fly high, Hawks, fly high,
And soar to glory in the sky.
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HARRY, MANNY,
OR HOWIE?
According to a popular legend, the
basketball team of the University’s
predecessor, Hillyer College, was
called the “Flying Hawks” because
the gymnasium was located on
the top floor of the Hillyer College
building, among the rafters.
However, information provided by
the Hillyer College newspaper, The
Hillyer Callboard, suggests the Hawk mascot’s original name,
Harry, may have been coined by
Hillyer College Bursar C. Richard
Ericson in 1947.
During the 1970s, the Hawk was
revived as UHart mascot and
was renamed “Manny.” The name
stuck and “Howie” was known as
“Manny” as late as 1976.
At some point, “Manny” went
back to “Harry” before finally
evolving into “Howie” after Howie
Kassman, who wore the Hawk
costume from 1985 to 1990.
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CHAPTER FOUR
REMEMBERING
OUR PAST
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD:
THE FIRST 50+ YEARS
1959
The Rev. Martin Luther King
Jr., brought his dream to
Hartford in a speech titled
“The Future of Integration.”
1957
Governor Abraham Ribicoff
signs the charter, establishing
the University of Hartford.
1968
WWUH
begins
broadcasting.
1969
The first three women
are admitted to the Ward
College of Technology.
1960
University Hall, the first new
building on campus, opens.
1963
The Alfred C. Fuller Music Center,
home of The Hartt School, opens
with a special dedication concert.
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1972
Great Pie Throwing Contest
between President Woodruff
and SA President Eric Litsky
receives national attention.
1970
Mortensen Library
opens.
1978
Lincoln
Theater is
dedicated.
1976
The first telecast of a
University of Hartford Men’s
Basketball game is shown on
Channel 24.
1974
WSAM begins
broadcasting.
1984
Students move
into the Village
Apartments for
the first time.
1983
The Beatrice Fox
Auerbach Computer and
Administration Center is
dedicated.
1973
The Department of Nursing is
established as part of the College
of Arts and Sciences.
1985
The Maurice Greenberg
Center for Judaic
Studies is established.
2009
The University High School
of Science and Engineering
moved into a new building.
1992
The Hartford College for
Women holds its first
commencement as part
of the University.
1989
Oscar-winning comedian
George Burns receives
an honorary Doctorate of
Humanities.
1989
The Harry Jack Gray
Center is dedicated.
1998
The School of the
Hartford Ballet joins
The Hartt School
Community Division.
1993
The Hartt School
of Music is
renamed The
Hartt School.
1997
The Jerry Springer
Show comes to
campus.
1993
The College of Basic
Studies is renamed
Hillyer College.
1990
The entire fifth-grade class of
Annie Fisher School in Hartford is
guaranteed a free college education
through Say Yes to Education.
1998
Walter Harrison
becomes the fifth
president of the
University.
1997
Taco Bell Express opens
in GSU before moving
to Konover in 2009.
2014
Sean Newcomb ’15 selected in the
first round of the MLB Draft.
2002
Coach Rizzotti leads the
Hartford Hawks to their
first-ever America East
Women’s Basketball
Championship.
2005
ISET complex opens.
2001
The University of Hartford
Magnet School opens.
2006
Baseball plays on new
campus field after 21-year
absence.
2013
President Barack
Obama speaks at
the University.
2007
The University celebrates
its 50th anniversary.
2013
STN2, UHart’s
student television
network, celebrates
its 20th anniversary.
The 3-ton anchor was originally positioned on the USS Hartford, the
flagship of Admiral David G. Farragut and known by many historians
as the salvation of the nation during the Civil War. The anchor arrived
on campus in March 1958, and stands 13 feet tall with 10-foot-wide
flukes. Covered in decades of paint applied by UHart students, it
continues to tell the unique stories of the University—its students,
faculty, staff, and alumni.
EVEN OUR
LANDMARKS
HAVE A
STORY TO TELL
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CHAPTER FIVE
TRADITION LIVES
HERE
SHOW YOUR HAWK PRIDE AND BE A TRADITIONS KEEPER. Participate in as many UHart traditions
as possible, sharing in the stories of those who have gone before you. Some traditions are rites of
passage, some spread the UHart mission, some are new, and the rest are just plain fun!
Start your journey today … grab a friend, roommate, classmate, or even your Big to join you in becoming
a Traditions Keeper. Don’t forget to check in with the Student Alumni Association to claim your swag and
help add more traditions to the UHart story.
TRADITIONS CHECKLIST
Check Box.
Take Photo.
Post on Facebook and Instagram.
Show Up!
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YOUR FIRST STEPS complete at least 20
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Kiss your ID at Orientation.
Get to know your advisor.
Know where Health and Counseling Services are located.
Read Hawk Talk and UNotes.
Attend a student show at HAS.
Attend an International Week event.
Get a picture with Walt.
Check in with the Student Success Center.
Give Howie a high-five—Get a photo!
Attend the Volunteer Fair.
Attend a game of every intercollegiate sport.
Attend Midnight Mania.
Get involved with the Center for Community Service.
Attend Spring Fling.
Tweet President Harrison.
Participate in a campus fundraiser.
Jail a friend at Jail n’ Bail.
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Attend a student colloquium, symposium, or concert.
Attend a free lecture each semester.
Participate in Hawks Helping Hartford.
Participate in Angel Tree.
Play bingo on Spring Fling weekend.
Grab a sandwich at Backstage Café.
Run the Hawktober 5K.
Hear a band at Hawk’s Nest.
Attend A & B Complexes Casino Night.
Go to Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center.
Go ice skating for free in Bushnell Park.
Climb Talcott Mountain in Simsbury, Conn.
Get the best cup of coffee on campus at the Goodwin Café.
Arrange the rocks in Hog River.
Sign the class banner.
Eat lunch at The 1877 Club.
Paint the Anchor.
Feed the fish at Konover dock.
Take the Shopping Shuttle off-campus.
Chow down at Midnight Breakfast.
Buy a sandwich at Konover.
Go to an RHA First Friday Bingo!
Attend Freshmen Fun Day.
Attend the C & D Complexes RAVE.
Attend the E & F Complexes Luau.
Go to Student Appreciation Day.
Go see Stop Laughing Mom or an a cappella concert.
Join a club, or two, or three!
Pull an all-nighter at the library.
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Participate in Alternative Spring Break.
Go to a HAS Art gallery opening.
Volunteer as a tutor at Educational Main Street.
Participate in a school T-shirt contest.
Order a personalized Spring Fling T-shirt from Howie’s Printery.
Attend a frat party.
Attend Take Back the Night.
Attend a 21 Club event.
Visit a local historical site.
Join an intramural team.
Get a sausage at Sausage Fest.
Make a gift to the Anchor Fund.
Make your own tradition.
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MORE THAN
MEETS THE EYE
»
Check out some interesting facts you might not
know about your future alma mater.
HOME SWEET HOME
A A The first building on the Bloomfield Avenue campus
was built in 1959 and was known as “the general
classroom building”—you know it as Hillyer Hall.
A A Hawk Hall was dedicated during Fall Weekend 2007
(aka Hawktober Weekend) by President Walter Harrison
and University of Hartford Regent and President of the
Alumni Association Paul Sittard ’85. Also unveiled was
the large brass H in the center of Alumni Plaza, a gift
from President Harrison and his wife. It is considered
bad luck to step on the brass H in Alumni Plaza.
A A A time capsule, filled with items intended to give a
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sense of what 2007 was like on campus, was buried
near the brass H and will be opened in 2057 on the
University’s 100th anniversary.
A A A 15-foot long shovel was used at the groundbreaking
of Auerbach Hall in 1966.
A A More than half of the plants you see at the University
are grown on campus in a greenhouse located on the
roof of Dana Hall.
A A The Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center is
located in a building that was once a car dealership
originally designed by noted industrial architect Albert
Kahn. The building was gutted and renovated.
A A In 2012, a scond bridge was built over the Hog River.
The bridge replaced a dam that had once blocked fish
migration. By replacing the dam, it is hoped the river
will return to Class A status.
IN THE HISTORY BOOKS
A A In 1959, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in the city
of Hartford as a guest of the University of Hartford.
Malcolm X spoke at the University in 1963.
A A In 1972, a pie-throwing contest between former UHart
President Archibald Woodruff and Student Senate
President Eric Litsky ’73 attracted national attention.
The competition was designed to ease tensions in a
time of great civil unrest, both on and off campus. The
“fight” was featured in Life magazine and achieved its
goal of diffusing tensions on campus.
A A Registered by students as Leo D. Canine, a basset
hound was nearly enrolled in the Class of 1982 at the
University! Leo’s application bounced because
someone noticed he had no ZIP Code.
A A Theta Chi, the first fraternity, came to campus in 1969.
Alpha Xi Delta, the first sorority, arrived in 1985. Today
the University has 13 chapters of fraternities and
sororities making up its Greek Life.
A A Six oak trees stand in a row along a sidewalk on the
Campus Green, and serve as memorials to the six
University of Hartford alumni who lost their lives on
9/11 at the World Trade Center.
A A Mortensen Library’s collection includes the Nuremberg
Chronicle, a 15th-century work that presents a history
of the world from creation to its publication in 1493.
A A Two red sheds, referred to as “dairy barns,” once stood
on campus. They got their name for a good reason. The
University is built on a former dairy farm!
THE “REAL” WORLD
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Javier Colon ’00 won the first season of NBC’s The Voice
in 2011.
AA
Daniel Pious ’07 won CBS’s The Amazing Race in 2010.
AA
Alumna and Fox-CT Morning News traffic reporter Rachel
Lutzker ’99 was featured on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress in
2009.
AA
Kathleen Ledbetter Heineman ’91 was featured on Discovery
Health Channel’s Make Room for Baby.
AA
David Pritkin ’93 is the long-time producer of CBS’s
Survivor. He also produced TLC’s Sarah Palin’s Alaska.
AA
Loren Thompson ’15 was featured on MTV’s True Life: I’m a
Textaholic, which was filmed on campus in 2011.
Bjorn-Mychal Hume ’16 was featured on MTV’s My Super
Sweet Sixteen in 2005 and on MTV’s Exiled in 2008.
Kathy Behrens ’85 was featured on an episode of NBC’s
The Apprentice as a part of the final assignment set up by
Donald Trump.
Ryan Labbe ’02, M’05 and his wife Trine Engebretsen won
the wedding of a lifetime on TNT’s Wedding Day.
Nick Baldwin ’14 was defended on an episode of MTV2’s
Guy Court by comedian Jermaine Fowler in December 2013.
CHAPTER SIX
STUDENTS TODAY
HAWKS FOREVER
ALL ROADS LEAD
BACK TO HARTFORD
NEW YORK CITY. BOSTON. WASHINGTON, D.C.
LOS ANGELES. MIAMI. CHICAGO. LONDON. PARIS
Wherever your journey takes you, the University of Hartford Alumni
Association is there for you. Connect to your alma mater and to other Hawks
by participating in regional events and activities across the country and
around the world. Visit the Alumni Association website (hartford.edu/alumni)
or social media sites to find networking and social functions, presidential or
academic receptions, community service projects, and more at a location
near you. Return to campus to attend Hawktober Weekend, athletic events,
or student performances. Volunteer for your regional chapter, as a career
advisor with HawksCAN (Career Advisory Network), or with our Alumni
Board of Directors. Continue to grow as a leader and remain an active part of
the UHart community by being part of the UHart Alumni Association.
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HAWKS IN SERVICE GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY
Whether they’ve just returned from active duty, are involved
in community outreach through Hawks Helping Hartford or
other community efforts, or assist fellow alumni and students
through HawksCAN (Career Advisory Network), UHart
alumni make a positive impact on the world. Make your mark
on the world through service to your community and your
University. Pay it forward and spread the word about the
difference the University of Hartford made in your life.
DON’T
FORGET
Tell us when you move or
change jobs so we can
keep you up-to-date on
happenings and service
opportunities in your area.
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This traditions book has been an exciting project to create and give to the next
generation of Hawks. We appreciate the eagerness to participate we witnessed
from nearly every aspect of our community—students, alumni, faculty, staff, and
administrators. In particular the Alumni Relations staff and the Alumni Association
wish to acknowledge the Student Alumni Association (SAA) for their vision through
this process and the Parents’ Association for their support. To everyone involved in
this effort, we say thank you! We are confident this first edition is just the beginning of
another great Hawks tradition.
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While sincere effort was made to share the
highlights of the University of Hartford’s
traditions, there may be some items we
overlooked.
Think we missed something important?
Let us know!
Published in 2014 by the University of Hartford Alumni Association
200 Bloomfield Avenue • West Hartford, CT 06117 • 860.768.2400 • www.hartford.edu/alumni • [email protected]
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