Every year, about 29,000 donors give to support the University of Connecticut through a private gift. Some of them give because of a favorite professor. Others because they met their future spouse here. The reasons are as individual as the donors themselves, but all of these expressions of philanthropic vision help make the University of Connecticut stronger!
To all of our donors, thank you! Please take a moment and tell us why UConn matters to you!
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"As library director at the UConn Health Center, I know firsthand that the excellent quality of our library facility is the result of generous donations from friends. Those donations make a real difference. I'd also like to make a difference." |
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"The Summer Institute in 1993 and my Aetna Fellowship made a profound impact on my life, both personally and professionally, for which I will always be grateful. I just wanted you to know that my recent donation to the Connecticut Writing Project is a small way of expressing my appreciation to all of you. The CWP literally changed my life. Keep up the great work." |
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"On many occasions prior to his death in 2008, my father, Theodore S. Chase, UConn Class of 1948, would express his love for UConn, intimating that his years as an undergraduate in Storrs were some of the best years of his life. Because of his experience, I, too, went to UConn and graduated in 1974. My experience seemed to mirror my father's, and my memories of UConn hold as dear a place in my heart as they did for him. Along with my sister, two uncles, and currently two nieces, all UConn graduates or current students, UConn remains a mainstay in the Chase family. UConn has provided me with the tools and education that were a foundation for my life after graduation. In memory of my father who inspired all of my family's UConn ties, my gift to UConn will continue throughout my life." |
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"I'm thankful for the education I received at the UConn School of Business and School of Medicine. It created a sturdy foundation for my career." |
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"I am giving my pledge to help support the UConn Rugby endowment. I was a member of the team from '81-'85 and the friendships that I established there have lasted ever since. The club made my time at UConn very memorable."
Photo, from left: J.R. LaPierre, Steve Carr, Kevin Bennett and Chris McGrath |
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"I gave this year in honor of my beloved Uncle Erwin Wirth who passed away unexpectedly in October. He was an avid fan of UConn basketball and attended many games along with his wife, my Aunt Ella. My entire family are proud of the UConn heritage and presence in their state. I cherish the education and degree in marketing that I received from UConn and am a proud alumnus and supporter. Go Huskies!" |
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"I started at UConn as an Allied Health student and finished in the School of Nursing. UConn has many fantastic programs, like the School of Business, School of Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy, to name a few. I want to help students with fewer means gain access to those programs." |
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“I give to support the UConn Marching Band because I was in the UCMB from 1974-1978 under the direction of Dr. Gillespie and David Maker. The experiences of the marching band are the most memorable from my 4 years at UConn. It's a great institution of dedication, pride and excellence. Keep On Marching!” |
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"The word 'cancer' is one of the most fearsome words in our vocabulary. Dr. Deckers’s compassion, encouragement and calm confidence gave my mom the courage to fight this frightening disease. He, together with the remarkable team of physicians, nurses and staff at the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center saved my mom's life. She is now six years cancer-free and enjoying life with my dad to its richest potential. I am forever grateful to them all." |
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"Our daughter has loved her years at UConn. Excellent education and an excellent college experience." |
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"My parents grew up in Connecticut. My dad and his brother both served in the military, and when they returned from their service they both enrolled in UConn under the veteran's plan. Fast forward many years and 3,000 miles to Northern California where I have lived and raised my family. When it came time for my youngest to apply to colleges, she wanted to include UConn and I couldn't have been more surprised. The old photos, and memories, shared by her grandpa and great uncle must have had an influence on her. Once we visited, the deal was sealed.
Fueled by her desire to live someplace other than California, UConn was the place that had everything she wanted. Including her 91-year old great uncle still living just a handful of miles away, a proud alum. She has found her place at UConn and we have been so impressed with the education and life experience UConn provides. That's why we support the school through the Parent's Fund, helping provide other kids with the opportunity to attend." |
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"UConn matters to me because it is very important to my father. My dad, John A. Howell '50, has been contributing to the Alumni Association for as long as I can remember and talks about his experience at UConn all the time. He was accepted to Yale and encouraged as a fleet selection by the Navy to go to the US Naval Academy, but has always been happy that he chose UConn. He was very happy there and proud to have received such a fine education. He went on from there to lead a tremendously successful life and he attributes it to the education he received. I wanted to do something special for his birthday in his honor and to thank UConn for giving him such a wonderful start and foundation in life.
So many thanks for the opportunity to give him a gift that truly will mean something to him!" |
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"I gave to the Foundation today because I thought it would make a great Christmas gift for my father, whose name is on the endowment. My father clearly believes in the programs at UConn and I felt this would be a nice gift." |
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"I give so that the University of Connecticut, where I spent the five best years of my youth, will help to serve the many disadvantaged children through community outreach. Not everyone has advantages I had growing up, and I feel this community work is crucial. Go UCONN!" |
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"I give to support my alma mater, which provided me the foundation for my career in the pharmaceutical industry. I have always appreciated the quality of the faculty." |
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