2010-11 UConn Rowing Guide

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Media Guide Credits

The 2010-11 UConn Rowing MediaGuide/Yearbook was produced by the UConn Athletic Communications Office. Editing coordinat-ed by Luanne Dunstan. Cover design by Summit Athletic Media, Charlotte, N.C. Interior design by MB Design, Portland, Ore. Photography by Steve Slade, Bob Stowell, Bruce Weber and Kevin Gruber. Special thanks to the UConn rowing coaching staff for their assistance in the production of the publication.

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Table of ContentsUConn Facts ..........................................................................................1Head Coach Jennifer Sanford-Wendry .................................................2Assistant Coaches ...................................................................................32010-11 Roster ......................................................................................42010 Fall Results/2011 Spring Schedule ..............................................42011 Spring Preview..............................................................................5UConn Rowing Student-Athletes ...................................................6-15UConn Rowing and Miami ............................................................... 16UConn and SORA Shell Dedication................................................. 17Team Awards .................................................................................18-19Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine .................................... 20Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes ............................... 20UConn and the Dad Vail Regatta ..................................................... 21UConn Rowing in the Community .................................................. 22

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Location ............................................................Storrs, CT 06269-3078Enrollment ........................... 30,034 (17,345 Undergraduate in Storrs)Founded .......................................................................................... 1881Campus Information .....................................................(860) 486-2000Nickname.....................................................................Huskies, UConnColors ........................................................National Flag Blue & WhiteMascot ...................................................................Jonathan Husky DogConference ............................................................................ BIG EASTAffiliation ....................................................................NCAA Division IInterim President ...................................................Dr. Phillip A. AustinPresident-Designee......................................................Dr. Susan HerbstDirector of Athletics ....................................................Jeffrey HathawayDivision of Athletics Phone .............................................860-486-2725Associate Director of Athletics/Communications ........Michael EnrightAssistant Director of Athletics/Communications .............. Kyle MuncyAssistant Director/Athletic Communications ............Patrick McKennaAthletic Communications Assistants ............................Kristen DeCarli, Renee Adam, Matt LeeAthletic Communications Secretary ............................Luanne DunstanAthletic Communications Phone ..................................(860) 486-3531Athletic Communications Fax ......................................(860) 486-5085Husky Sports Hotline ....................................................(860) 486-5050Web Site.................................................................UConnHuskies.com

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“Being the head coach of the University of Connecticut women’s rowing team has been tremendously rewarding. I have had the opportunity to see the team grow each year. We ask our student-athletes for three characteristics when they become a member of our program…positive attitude, positive effort and coachability. When those characteristics are present, great things happen. Part of our programs’ success can be attributed to our support staff. Joe Staub, our strength and conditioning coach, plays a major part in developing creative, yet challenging, workouts for our winter training program. Our academic advisor Becky Taylor offers the support needed to accomplish our academic goals, as shown by our continued success in the classroom. Of most importance, being a member of the UConn rowing team means being a part of a second family, a family that helps you through thick and thin during your college experience and creates friendships that last a lifetime.” – Jennifer Sanford-Wendry

Head CoaCH JennifeR sanfoRd-wendRy

Jennifer Sanford-Wendry is in her 14th season as the head coach of the University of Connecticut rowing program. She was named the head rowing coach in the fall of 1997 when women’s rowing became a varsity sport at UConn.

Sanford-Wendry led the team to its most successful season in 2005. The team won the points trophy at the Dad Vail Championship as the varsity eight won, the junior varsity eight finished second, and the novice eight finished third.

During the 2010 season, Sanford-Wendry saw the UConn novice eight won the Dad Vail Championship.

In 2005, the team finished fourth at the BIG EAST Championship – its highest finish at that event. The second varsity eight, novice eight, and novice four all finished third, while the varsity eight placed fifth, and the varsity four was sixth. The 2005 team also won the team points champion-ship at the Dad Vail Regatta.

In 2004, the UConn junior varsity eight won the Dad Vail Championship.

In the classroom, the UConn members of the women’s rowing team are role-models for all students at the University of Connecticut, as they continually have a 3.0 or higher team GPA, and often have several student-athletes earn GPAs of 3.5 or higher.

Prior to coming to UConn, Sanford-Wendry was the novice women’s coach at the University of Pennsylvania, where she led the Quaker novice eight to the finals of the Eastern Sprints. In 1996 and 1997, she was the United States Junior National Development Team coach.

Sanford-Wendry, a 1993 graduate of Syracuse University, has been associated with rowing her entire life. She began rowing when she was seven years old and had her first race in a single when she was 10. Her coaching career began at age 16, when she began coaching youth programs for the Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club. After graduating from college, Sanford-Wendry taught elementary school for three years while coaching the Liverpool High School women’s crew. In 1995, her Liverpool High School senior eight won the Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship.

In addition to her coaching responsibilities at UConn, she is a mem-ber of the Female Athlete Performance Committee and works with the Female Athlete Peer Group.

Sanford-Wendry comes from a large coaching family. Her father, Bill Sanford, retired in 2002 after coaching the men’s crew at Syracuse University for 37 years. Her sister Kris was the head women’s rowing coach at Syracuse from 1996 to 2010. At Marist College, her cousin Tom Sanford is the Director of Rowing and Head Women’s Coach.

Sanford-Wendry resides in Coventry, Conn., with her husband, Brian, sons Will (8), Wyatt (6) and Wade (18 months), and dog Libby.

Jennifer sanford-wendryHead Coach • 14th Season

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Kevin Gruber is in his third year as an assis-tant women’s rowing coach at the University of Connecticut in 2010-2011.

Prior to coming to UConn, Gruber served the same position at Southern Methodist University for four years. Gruber assists with the

returning rowers and the experienced incoming freshmen.

Gruber was the primary coach for the freshmen and novice boats at SMU and had various other responsibilities in the program. He served as the head coach of men’s and women’s rowing at the University of Charleston (W. Va.) from 2002-04. At Charleston, he also was a games management coordinator and served as the school’s sports information director. He served as a graduate assistant coach at West Virginia during the 2001-02 academic year.

Gruber is a 2000 graduate of Massachusetts-Amherst and was a four-year member of the men’s crew club team. He earned his undergraduate degree in sport management and journalism. Gruber earned a master’s degree from West Virginia in athletic coaching education.

Gruber is also involved with the Riverfront Recapture rowing pro-gram in Hartford as the assistant coach to the men’s masters racing team and as a summer camp coach.

Allyson Zoppa is in her third year as a member of the Husky coaching staff in 2010-11. Zoppa is a former student-athlete with the program.

A 2008 graduate, Zoppa works primarily with the walk-on rowers. As a sophomore, she stroked UConn’s lightweights to a silver medal

in the second varsity four at the Big East Championship. She was also a member of the novice eight that placed third at the 2005 Big East Championship and Dad Vail Regatta. A native of East Hartford, CT, she earned her degree in human development and family studies with minors in English and psychology. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in sport management at UConn.

She has coached rowers of all ages the past five years with the Riverfront Recapture Rowing Program in Hartford.

Kevin gruberAssistant Coach • 3rd Season

allyson ZoppaAssistant Coach • 3rd Season

Sarah-Jean Griffin is in her second season as an assistant coach for the UConn Rowing Team in 2010-11.

A former rower and 2008 graduate of Cornell, Griffin started as a walk-on and served as a varsity member of the team at Cornell for all

four years. She earned her degree in animal science and agribusiness and earned a master’s degree in education from UConn in 2010. Griffin was raised on her family’s farm in West Suffield, Conn.

Griffin has coached rowing at Hartford’s Riverfront Recapture pro-gram for three years while continuing to row with the masters racing team.

sarah-Jean griffinAssistant Coach • 2nd Season

Kathy Les, a 2009 University of Connecticut graduate, is in her second season as an assistant coach after competing in the rowing program for four years as a student-athlete. She is also a graduate student at UConn in the kinesiology

department studying exercise science.

Les was a four year member of the team and a team captain in her senior year. She earned the Drive Award for three years in a row. A native of South Windsor, Conn., Les earned her degree in ecology and evolu-tionary biology. She continues to row competitively as a member of the Riverfront Recapture Women’s Masters Racing Team.

Kathy LesVolunteer Assistant Coach 2nd Season




Rowing RosteR / 2010-11 ResULts/sCHedULe

Adrienne Barrett So. West Granby, CT/Green Mntn. ValleyDeeDee Cabrey So. Fort Sill, OK/LeavenworthNatalie Carlone Fr. Fort Washington, PA/Mount St. JosephJess Chames Jr. Hooksett, NH/Manchester CentralKaitlyn Clarke Jr. Tolland, CT/TollandAmanda Coté Sr. Wakefield, RI/South KingstonBrittany DePoi Jr. Brookfield, CT/BrookfieldDanielle Donahue So. Gales Ferry, CT/Ledyard Danielle Donnelly Fr. Lakeside, CT/TaftAndriel Doolittle Jr. Clinton, CT/MorganVictoria Druehl Fr. Stamford, CT/WesthillMorfia Efthimiou Sr. Stonington, CT/Stonington Diana Filipek Jr. Sewell, NJ/Bishop Eustace Kelly Fuller Fr. Sunnyvale, CA/HomesteadMara Gauger So. Winsted, CT/Northwest CatholicMary Grace Haggett Jr. Ledyard, CT/Ledyard Rachel Hipplewitz So. Gales Ferry, CT/LedyardAshley Kalinauskas Jr. Vernon, CT/Rockville Charlotte Kelley Fr. Simsbury, CT/SimsburyAvital Lassow Fr. Mansfield, CT/E.O. SmithLizzie Littlewood Sr. Mystic, CT/Fitch Abi Lowry Fr. Groton, CT/Fitch

Jess Motta So. Norwood, MA/NorwoodErin Mounce Fr. Baldwinsville, NY/C.W. BakerLaura Poff So. South Yarmouth, MA/ChelmsfordBrittanie Reinold Jr. Sutton, MA/Sutton Memorial Beth Ryan Fr. Royersford, PA/Merion MercyLiz Sarant So. Massapequa, NY/MassapequaAmanda Sibley So. Old Lyme, CT/Lyme-Old Lyme Melissa Soucie So. Avon, CT/AvonAudrey Squire Sr. Kinnelon, NJ/Kinnelon Gretchen Stern Sr. Rexford, NY/Shenendehowa Sara Trevisani Jr. Duxbury, MA/Duxbury Katie Visentin Jr. Cheshire, CT/CheshireMaddie Walters Fr. Orleans, MA/NausetKim Weber Sr. Ridgefield, CT/Ridgefield Ashley West Fr. Dudley, MA/Shepherd HillHillary Wiles-Lafayette So. Litchfield, CT/LitchfieldChelsea Zabel Fr. Guilford, CT/Guilford Head Coach: Jen Sanford-Wendry (Syracuse ’93) –14th Season Assistant Coaches: Kevin Gruber (Massachusetts ’00) – Third Season Allyson Zoppa (Connecticut ’08) –Third Season Sarah-Jean Griffin (Cornell ’08) – Second Season Kathy Les (Connecticut ’09) – Second Season

Name Year Hometown/PreviousSchool Name Year Hometown/PreviousSchool

2010 fall results

oCtober 3 at Head of the Riverfront Regatta Cancelled

23 at Head of the Charles Regatta (Boston, Mass.) Club 8+ ‘B’ Boat – 5th of 30 ‘A’ Boat – 6th of 30

30 at Head of the Fish Regatta (Saratoga, N.Y.) Collegiate 8+ – 3rd of 19

Collegiate JV 8+ ‘A’ Boat – 2nd of 15 ‘B’ Boat – 11th of 15

Collegiate 4+ ‘B’ Boat – 13th of 31 ‘A’ Boat – 16th of 31

Collegiate Novice 8+ ‘A’ Boat – 12th of 27 ‘B’ Boat – 21st of 27

2011 sprinG sChedule

MarCh 12 at Miami (Miami, FL)26 at Yankee Cup (Kingston, RI)

UConn, UMass, URI, UNH

april 2 MARIST, COAST GUARD, TRINITY (Coventry, CT)3 MARIST, LASALLE (Coventry, CT)9-10 at Knecht Cup (Camden, NJ)17 at Holy Cross with Boston College (Worcester, MA)

May 1 at BIG EAST Championship (West Windsor, NJ)13-14 at Dad Vail Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)

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2011 sPRing PReview

Six seniors lead the charge for the University of Connecticut women’s row-ing team as it heads into the 2011 spring season. Seniors Gretchen Stern (Rexford, N.Y.), Kim Weber (Ridgefield, Conn.), and Lizzie Littlewood (Mystic, Conn.) are again sitting in the varsity eight while classmates Audrey Squire (Kinnelon, N.J.), Morfia Efthimiou (Stonington, Conn.) and Amanda Cote (Wakefield, R.I.) are leading the varsity four.

In addition to the seniors, the rest of the team has proven to have excellent fitness as shown by their spring erg scores. The team showed a lot of depth in fall 2010 with both the varsity eight and second varsity eight being very similar in speed and competing well at the Head Races. The 2011 Husky squad will consist of a varsity eight, second varsity eight, var-sity four, second varsity four and a third varsity eight.

A select group of 33 rowers and coxswains participated in a winter training trip in Miami, Fla. in January. The trip consisted of a lot of seat racing to create a port/starboard ladder at the end of the week, and in addi-tion there was a lot of emphasis on technique.

Following the trip to Miami in January, the Huskies went into a seven-week indoor training program to help prepare them for spring racing. This consisted of a lot of erging, cross training (which included swimming and spin bikes) and conditioning in the weight room.

The Huskies will kick off the spring racing season in Miami with a scrimmage against Rochester and a 2,000-meter race with the University of Miami.

Upon their return from Florida, UConn will have one weekend off before jumping full speed into the racing season. The weekend of March 26-27 brings a tough weekend of racing with the Yankee Cup taking place in Kingston, R.I., against Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

UConn will race at home on Coventry Lake on both April 2 and April 3. Marist, La Salle, Trinity and Coast Guard College will all be guests on the Huskies’ home course.

“Our home races are very special to our squad as we only have the opportunity to race on our lake twice,” says head coach Jennifer Sanford-Wendry, who enters her 14th season in charge of the program. “We look forward to great competition and a lot of fans, including mascot Jonathon the Husky Dog.”

Following the home racing weekend, the Huskies head to Camden, N.J. for the Knecht Cup, where they will have many opportunities to race over the course of the weekend with heats, semifinals and finals.

“The Knecht Cup provides great racing experience, similar to the format that we will see at the Dad Vail,” says Sanford-Wendry. “We are able to race crews from across the country, and our squad always looks forward to the weekend in Camden as we come out of it better prepared for the Dad Vail.”

The Huskies will test their luck against Holy Cross and Boston College in Worcester, Mass., on April 17. Both teams showed good speed this fall and will give UConn some strong competition.

The Huskies will take the next weekend off to prepare for the BIG EAST Championship which will be in Mercer County, N.J. on May 1. The Huskies will conclude their season at the Dad Vail Regatta May 13-14 in Philadelphia.

“This year’s squad has been a pleasure to coach,” says Sanford-Wendry. “They show up every day ready to work hard and they expect the same from their teammates. The amount of support that they give to each other on a daily basis is refreshing. Their dedication is something to admire and because of that I am very hopeful that in every race this spring they can put out a great racing performance. If that happens, we will see a lot of success.”




2010-11 Rowing CaPtains

Morfia efthimiouSenior Stonington, Conn. Stonington

AT UCONN: Is in her fourth season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in seven seat of the junior varsity eight that placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the junior varsity and varsity eights; finished the season in bow seat of the varsity eight. 2008-09: Competed in the junior varsity and varsity eights; finished the season in two seat of the junior varsity. 2007-08: Competed in the varsity four and the novice eight; finished the season in seven seat of the novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Stonington High School

… participated in rowing in high school and was team MVP and earned Godfrey Memorial Award, selected by the team’s coaches … attended Eastern Connecticut Leadership Conference in sophomore year … National Honor Society member and High Honors student. PERSONAL: Efmorfia Efthimiou … Secondary education major with a concentration in world languages - Spanish and French … born on November 3, 1989.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: “After graduation, I plan to continue my education through the NEAG School here at UConn for one year of graduate school. During the year I will be doing an internship at a local school and then hope to find an open Spanish or French teaching position.”

SANFORD-WENDRY ON EFTHIMIOU: “From the day Morfia arrived on campus in her freshman year, she has walked into practice with a smile on her face. She has a personality that is impossible not to love and her work ethic is equally impressive. She has been a positive addition to any crew she has been in, and she has the gift of leading any crew she is in -- whether she is surrounded by her senior friends or younger teammates. Everyone looks up to her and respects her as a leader on this team. I will miss the sparkle in her eyes and smile on her face next year and hope that she will keep her connection with the team as she completes her degree in education in her fifth year.”

gretchen sternSenior Rexford, NY Shenendehowa

AT UCONN: Is in her fourth year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Stroked the varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the varsity eight; finished the season in four seat. 2008-09: Was a member of the varsity eight; finished the season as stroke of the varsity eight. 2007-08: Competed in the junior varsity and varsity eights; finished the season as stroke of the varsity eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Shenendehowa High School … participated in rowing and was a three-year varsity performer …

as a sophomore, was part of the varsity open eight that placed second at state championship … as a junior, was part of the varsity open four that was second at states and fourth at scholastic nationals … also was on the alpine skiing team … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Gretchen Marie Stern … pharmacy major … born on October 14, 1989.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: “This summer I will be in North Carolina working as a Trip Leader for a backwoods summer camp for children with learning disabilities. I plan to finish my pharmD in the next two years and hopefully volunteer coach two or three times a week next year. Then upon my licensure, I would like to either apply for a clinical residency or work in a small scale compounding pharmacy in New York or out West.”

SANFORD-WENDRY ON STERN: “Gretchen is an incredible athlete as she leads the team on the erg, in the weight room and on the water. As a team captain she is so well-respected by her teammates, they admire her for everything that she is. As a pharmacy major, she has arguably the most challenging schedule that an undergraduate student could have, and she manages her time well enough to have a high GPA and be successful with rowing. Gretchen will go down in UConn rowing history as the person who started weekly “tea time” get togethers, which is another strong attribute of Gretchen. She is always someone who supports outside of practice team activities to promote team chemistry. I will miss Gretchen’s presence in practices next year, but hope that she finds a way to stay connected to the team as she finishes her pharmacy degree.




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Kim weberSenior Ridgefield, Conn. Ridgefield

AT UCONN: Is in her fourth year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in seven seat of the varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Was a member of the varsity eight; finished the season in three seat of the varsity eight. 2008-09: Was a member of the varsity eight; finished the season in bow seat of the varsity eight. 2007-08: Was a member of the novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Ridgefield High School … was captain of Norwalk River Rowing Association girls’ team … team MVP in spring of 2006 … also

participated in swimming in high school … was team captain and school won state championship … High Honors and Honor Roll student. PERSONAL: Kimberly Sarah Weber … education and history major … born on January 8, 1989.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: “My plans after graduation are to attend graduate school for secondary social studies education.”

SANFORD-WENDRY ON WEBER: “Kim Weber as a rower has made tremendous efforts in her four years at UConn. Spending most of her four years rowing in the varsity eight, Kim is a very highly respected member of the team. What has been most impressive about Kim as a student-athlete at UConn is her commitment to be involved in the community and be the best Husky she can be. Whether its acting as captain of the rowing team, president of SAAC or volunteering for the Husky Reach program, Kim leads our team and the athletic department when it comes to giving back to the University community. Not only will Kim be missed by the rowing team, but her leadership in the university community will be missed.”

éamanda CoteSenior Wakefield, RI South Kingston

AT UCONN: Is in her fourth season with the team. FALL 2010: Competed in three seat of the second varsity four. 2009-10: Competed in bow seat of the first varsity four. 2008-09: Competed in bow seat of the junior varsity eight. 2007-08: Rowed two seat of the novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Kingston High School … earned four letters in swimming and was team captain … broke school records in 100 backstroke and 200 IM … second team All-Division in 200 free relay … won Sportsmanship Award for school in junior year … High Honors student. PERSONAL: Amanda Pauline Coté … allied health sciences major with minors in biology and French … born May 2, 1989.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: “I plan to travel to France this summer to complete my French minor. Upon my return I plan to work as an EMT in preparation for graduate school to become a physician’s assistant.”

SANFORD-WENDRY ON COTE: “Amanda has made strong contributions to the team both on and off the water. She is someone who consistently seeks feedback from the coaches on how to improve, and I appreciate her efforts and dedication to the sport and our team. Amanda has been a good friend to all on the team and her positive spirit was contagious whether working out in the erg room, weight room, on the water, or during winter training team competitions. That positive spirit will be missed. Amanda is someone who I believe we will see rowing in the future in masters events once she settles in to her professional life, wherever that may be.”




Lizzie LittlewoodSenior Mystic, Conn. Fitch

AT UCONN: Is in her third season as a member of the team … a transfer from Whitman College. FALL 2010: Competed as five seat of the varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the varsity eight; finished the season in seven seat of the varsity eight. 2008-09: Rowed five seat of the junior varsity eight. 2007-08: Was a member of the novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fitch High School in Groton, Conn. … participated in cross country and track and field … was team captain of cross country as a senior …

as a junior, was part of 4x400 meter relay team that was league champions and part of a 4x800 relay team that won league title as a sophomore … in freshman year, cross country team won state championship … International Baccalaureate Diploma recipient. PERSONAL: Elizabeth Littlewood … physiology and neurobiology major with minors in women’s studies and Spanish … born on March 7, 1988.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: “I hope to spend my summer and autumn living the life and seeing the sights on the Appalachian Trail. When I return home, I will begin looking at graduate schools to pursue a career in which I can help people by making science more accessible, probably through nursing or education. Given the opportunity, I’d love to spend some time coaching distance running at the middle or high school level.”

SANFORD-WENDRY ON LITTLEWOOD: “We were very fortunate to have had Lizzie choose to return for a fifth year as we thought that last year would be her last year on the team. What a gift to have her for another year! She has made tremendous improvements in all areas this year, ranging from athletic ability, to technique, to mental toughness. She led the starboard side in seat racing in Florida in January which proved just how effective she is on the water. Off the water, Lizzie supports her teammates like they are her family. Whether it be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, you can always hear Lizzie cheering people on and encouraging people to be the best that they can be. Lizzie represents what it is to be a UConn rower and student-athlete and she will be greatly missed next year.”

audrey squireSenior Kinnelon, NJ Kinnelon

AT UCONN: Is in her fourth year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in six seat of the varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the varsity eight; finished the season in six seat. 2008-09: Competed in the varsity and junior varsity eights; finished the season in four seat of the varsity eight. 2007-08: Competed in the novice eight and the junior varsity eight; finished the season as stroke of the novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kinnelon High School … was a member of the track and field team … member of National Honor Society and French and Latin Honor Societies … Honor Roll student who graduated

with Honors. PERSONAL: Audrey Elizabeth Squire … molecular and cell biology major with a psychology minor… born on July 12, 1989.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: “After graduation I plan to continue my education through graduate school and to pursue a degree in Genetic Counseling. I also hope to be able to travel before settling into a career in either clinical genetics or research”

SANFORD-WENDRY ON SQUIRE: “For four years Audrey Squire has had a strong passion for rowing and being a member of the UConn rowing team. She has been a strong contributor on the water, a leader on the erg and a good friend to all. I have especially enjoyed getting to know Audrey this year as a senior as she understands the impact senior leadership can have on the younger student-athletes. I commend Audrey for the dedication she has shown to the team and she will be greatly missed next year.”

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adrienne BarrettSophomore West Granby, Conn. Green Mountain Valley

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as four seat of the second varsity eight that

placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Rowed five seat of the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Green Mountain Valley School in Waitsfield, VT … was a member of the soccer and skiing teams. PERSONAL: Adrienne Emilie Barrett … animal science major … born on February 24, 1991.

deedee CabreySophomore Fort Sill, OK Leavenworth

AT UCONN: Is in her second year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as two seat of the first varsity four. 2009-10: Rowed six seat of the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first

at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, KS … earned four varsity letters as a member of the track and field team, was captain for three years, holds a 4x800 relay record, earned six state medals and appeared at the 6A State Championships three times … also earned two varsity letters as a member of the cross country team … earned four academic letters and was a Kansas Honor Scholar. PERSONAL: Deanna Elizabeth Cabrey … human development and family studies major … born on September 2, 1991.

natalie CarloneFreshman Fort Washington, PA Mount Saint Joseph

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as two seat of the second varsity four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Fourtown, PA … earned three

varsity letters as a member of the rowing team, was captain in senior year, earned three Stotesbury Cup gold medals, four Philadelphia City Championship gold medals, and a National Championship silver medal … also earned a varsity letter as a member of the swimming team … Spanish Honor Society member … two-year Student Council Representative. PERSONAL: Natalie Claire Carlone … pre-teaching and English major … born on September 16, 1991.

Jessica ChamesJunior Hooksett, NH Manchester Central

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Spent the season recovering from an injury. 2009-10: Competed in both the junior varsity eight and

first varsity four; finished the season as stroke of the first varsity four. 2008-09: Competed in the junior varsity and novice eights; finished the season in four seat of the junior varsity eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Manchester Central High School … was a member of the rowing team … in senior year, was team captain and MVP … honor roll student. PERSONAL: Jessica Lynn Chames … English major with a minor in business … born on December 29, 1989.

Kaitlyn ClarkeJunior Tolland, Conn. Tolland

AT UCONN: Is in her second year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in six seat of the second varsity eight that placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in seven seat of the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup

Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tolland High School … was a four letter winner in cross country, All-Conference all four years, All-State freshman and senior years, MVP sophomore, junior, and senior years, and team captain junior and senior years … Scholar-Athlete … high honor student … class valedictorian. PERSONAL: Kaitlyn Shoushan Clarke … biomedical engineering major … born on March 29, 1990.

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Brittany dePoiJunior Brookfield, Conn. Brookfield

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in bow seat of the second varsity eight that placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10:

Competed as bow seat of the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brookfield High School … earned four letters in track and field and was team captain … earned two varsity letters in both basketball and soccer … received the Scholar-Athlete award … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Brittany DePoi … biomedical engineering major with a concentration in bioinformatics and a computer science engineering minor … born on December 9, 1989.

danielle donahueSophomore Gales Ferry, Conn. Ledyard

AT UCONN: Is in her first year as a member of the team … a transfer from St. John’s University. FALL 2010: Rowed seven seat of the second novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL:

Attended Ledyard High School in Ledyard, CT … earned four varsity letters as a member of the outdoor track team … earned two varsity letters in indoor track and was captain senior year … earned two varsity letters on cross country team and was captain in senior year … also earned a letter in volleyball … earned an academic letter … high honor student. PERSONAL: Danielle Kali Donahue … biological sciences major … born on December 1, 1990.

danielle donnellyFreshman Lakeside, Conn. Taft

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as stroke of the second varsity four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Taft School in Watertown, CT

… earned three varsity letters as a member of the rowing team and was team captain … earned two varsity letters as a member of the volleyball team … earned the photography award. PERSONAL: Danielle Simonne Donnelly … English major … born on January 17, 1992.

andriel doolittleJunior Clinton, Conn. Morgan

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as two seat of the varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Was a member of the

junior varsity eight; finished the season in four seat. 2008-09: Was a member of the novice eight that earned bronze medals at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended The Morgan School … earned four letters in both basketball and softball … in basketball, was Class M State Finalist, All-Shoreline, and Shoreline Championship … in softball, was All-Shoreline and was team captain … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Andriel Kristine Doolittle … psychology major with a minor in film studies … born on March 2, 1990.

victoria druehlFreshman Stamford, Conn. Westhill

AT UCONN: Is in her first year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Coxed the second novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westhill High School in Stamford, CT … earned three letters in tennis … was also a member of the field hockey team … National

Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Victoria Ann Druehl … kinesiology major with a minor in nutrition … born on July 13, 1992.

diana filipekJunior Sewell, NJ Bishop Eustace Prep

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as bow seat of the varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the varsity four and the junior varsity eight;

finished the season as two seat of the junior varsity. 2008-09: Stroked the novice eight that placed third at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop Eustace Prep … earned three varsity letters as a member of the rowing team … was a member of the varsity eight that was Stotesbury Cup Champions and the Philadelphia City Champions … in junior year, stroked the 2V8 that won bronze at the Philadelphia City Championship and SRAA Nationals … participated in the Women’s Royal Henley Regatta … graduated with honors having completed the cum laude program. PERSONAL: Diana Rae Filipek … nursing major … born on November 3, 1989.




Kelly fullerFreshman Sunnyvale, CA Homestead

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in three seat of the first novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Homestead High School in Cupertino, CA … earned three

varsity letters as a member of the water polo team, was All-League Varsity Goalie and Varsity MVP … earned two letters in swimming and was team captain … also a member of the competitive jump rope team and was a national team member and national champion … California Scholarship Federation member … yearbook editor-in-chief. PERSONAL: Kelly Nicole Zender Fuller … pre-kinesiology major with a concentration in exercise science … born on November 21, 1991.

Mara gaugerSophomore Winsted, Conn. Northwest Catholic

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in four seat of the third varsity eight. 2009-10: Was a member of the second novice eight and novice four; finished the season as two seat of the novice four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended

Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, CT … was a member of the basketball team … National Honor Society member … yearbook editor-in-chief … graduated with highest honors … received the President’s Award. PERSONAL: Mara E. Gauger … resource economics major with minors in Middle Eastern studies and business … born on February 25, 1991.

Mary grace HaggettJunior Ledyard, Conn. Ledyard

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in three seat of the varsity eight that placed sixth at

the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the junior varsity eight and the first varsity four; finished the season in three seat of the first varsity four. 2008-09: Competed in five seat of the novice eight that placed third at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Ledyard High School … earned a varsity letter as a member of the cross country team … earned State Farm Insurance Sportsmanship award … member of the soccer team … earned sportsmanship award and most improved award … earned academic letter and graphic design award … high honor student. PERSONAL: Mary Grace Ann Haggett … horticulture major with a minor in landscape design … born on November 9, 1990.

Rachel HipplewitzSophomore Gales Ferry, Conn. Ledyard

AT UCONN: Is in her first year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Was a member of the novice team. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Ledyard High School … earned four varsity

letters as a member of the track team and one letter for soccer … was team captain in junior and senior years. PERSONAL: Rachel Amanda Hipplewitz … mechanical engineering major … born on October 25, 1991.






ashley KalinauskasJunior Vernon, Conn. Rockville

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Spent the season recovering from an injury. 2009-10:

Competed as two seat of the second varsity four. 2008-09: Was a member of the varsity/novice four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Rockville High School … was a member of the cheerleading and track teams … was All-American Cheerleader finalist, was a member of the All-Star Cheerleading team and was team captain … team was four-time national championship winners … scholar athlete award … National Honor Society member … graduated in the top 5% of class … earned science achievement awards. PERSONAL: Ashley E. Kalinauskas … pathobiology major with minors in business and molecular and cell biology … born on February 23, 1990.

Charlotte KelleyFreshman Simsbury, Conn. Simsbury

AT UCONN: Is in her first year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Coxed the first varsity eight that placed sixth at the Head of the Charles and third at the Head of the Fish

… also coxed the first novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Simsbury High School … earned three varsity letters as a four-year member of the rowing team … team was state champions in 2010 … was team captain in senior year … earned three varsity letters as a member of the swimming team … National Honor Society member and Honor Roll Student. PERSONAL: Charlotte Kelley… allied health sciences major … born on November 8, 1992.

avital LassowFreshman Mansfield, Conn. Edwin O. Smith

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as five seat of the second novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT … earned three varsity letters as a member of the rowing team …

team won two state championships … also member of the swimming team … won community service awards … honor roll student. PERSONAL: Avital E. Lassow … marketing major with a minor in entrepreneurship … born on July 17, 1992.

abi LowryFreshman Groton, Conn. Robert E. Fitch

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as bow seat of the third varsity eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in Groton, CT … was a four-

year member of the rowing team and was captain in senior year … participated in marching band all four years, was drum major senior year and won USSBA State Championships in junior and senior years in Class 2 and 1 respectively … graduated with “Excellence and Advanced Credits”. PERSONAL: Abigail Tilton Lowry … English major … born on July 31, 1992.

Jessica MottaSophomore Norwood, MA Norwood

AT UCONN: Is in her second year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as two seat of the third varsity eight. 2009-10: Competed in the second novice eight and the novice four; finished the season in bow seat of the novice four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended

Norwood High School … earned two varsity letters in both soccer and track … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Jessica Elizabeth Motta … business major with a minor in music … born on May 1, 1991.

erin MounceFreshman Baldwinsville, NY C.W. Baker

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as bow seat of the first varsity four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, NY … was a member of the rowing team, was MVP twice, team was

2010 section champions, was a member of the Junior 8 that placed second at the NYS Championships in 2008, and the Varsity 8 that placed third in NYS Championships in 2009 and second in 2010 … also a member of the Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club … National Honor Society member … Scholar-Athlete award. PERSONAL: Erin Mounce … ecology and evolutionary biology major … born on February 19, 1992.





Laura PoffSo. South Yarmouth, MA Chelmsford

AT UCONN: Is in her first year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Coxed the second varsity four and the third varsity eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chelmsford High School … was a four-year member of the

swim team, team was D1 State Championship Team in 2008 … two year member of the track and field team … National Honor Society member … Spanish Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Laura Elizabeth Poff … communication disorders major with a minor in psychology … born on August 18, 1991.

Brittanie ReinoldJunior Sutton, MA Sutton

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Coxed the second varsity eight that placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head

of the Fish. 2009-10: Coxed the first varsity four. 2008-09: Was the coxswain of the varsity/novice four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sutton Memorial High School … earned two varsity letters as a member of the golf team … also a member of the basketball team … member of the National Honor Society … Class Salutatorian. PERSONAL: Brittanie Elizabeth Reinold … landscape architecture major … born on June 2, 1990.

Beth RyanFreshman Royersford, PA Merion Mercy

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed as bow seat of the second varsity four. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Merion Mercy Academy in Merion Station, PA … earned three varsity letters as a member of the rowing team …

Placed first in the Novice eight and second in the Lightweight four at the Philadelphia City Championships, Lightweight four earned sixth place at SRAA Youth Nationals, varsity eight earned second at Stotesbury Cup Regatta and third at SRAA Youth Nationals … was most dedicated rower in 2010 … earned one varsity letter as a member of both the track and field hockey teams. PERSONAL: Mary Elizabeth Ryan … urban and community studies major … born on September 14, 1991.

Liz sarantSophomore Massapequa, NY Massapequa

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Coxed the first varsity four. 2009-10: Coxed the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East

Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Massapequa High School … was a three letter winner in winter track and a four letter winner in spring track … Scholar Athlete all four years. PERSONAL: Elizabeth A. Sarant … double major in communications and psychology with a minor in criminal justice … born on July 3, 1991.

amanda sibleyJunior Old Lyme, Conn. Lyme-Old Lyme

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Stroked the second varsity eight that placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed in the junior varsity eight; finished the season in three seat. 2008-

09: Competed as seven seat of the novice eight that earned bronze medals at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lyme-Old Lyme High School … earned three varsity letters as a member of the rowing team … senior year, was team captain … team was state champions … also earned two varsity letters as a member of the soccer team. PERSONAL: Amanda Margaret Sibley … communication disorders major … born on September 7, 1989.





Melissa soucieSophomore Avon, Conn. Avon

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in three seat of the second varsity eight that placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and second at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10:

Stroked the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Avon High School … earned three varsity letters as a member of the crew team and was captain … also earned the Hammer Award for best 2K erg score … earned a varsity letter in softball … was a member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Melissa Ann Soucie … animal science major … born on April 22, 1991.

sara trevisaniJunior Duxbury, MA Duxbury

AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Stroked the first varsity four. 2009-10: Stroked the second varsity four. 2008-09: Coxed the novice eight that won bronze medals at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended

Duxbury High School … was a member of the swimming team and was team captain … also a member of the soccer and lacrosse teams … earned Suma awards in biology, physical education, and family and consumer science … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Sara Nicole Trevisani … physiology and neurobiology major with a minor in business administration … born on July 31, 1990.

Katie visentinJunior Cheshire, Conn. Cheshire

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team … a transfer from Cabrini College. FALL 2010: Spent the season recovering from an injury. 2009-10: Rowed four seat of the fist novice eight that

placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cheshire High School … earned a total of eight varsity letters in track and field … was indoor and outdoor track captain in senior year … in senior year, team was SCC and Housatonic champions … was indoor and outdoor field MVP in sophomore, junior, and senior years … was SCC indoor shot put champion in sophomore year … was state runner up in discus in senior year … was Down Under sports representative for New England … holds indoor shot put record at Cabrini College … earned honors in high school and was on the Dean’s List in first two semesters at Cabrini College. PERSONAL: Katie Alyssa Visentin … double major in communications and sport promotion … born on September 13, 1989.

Maddie waltersFreshman Orleans, MA Nauset

AT UCONN: Is in her first year as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in six seat of the third varsity eight and the first novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended

Nauset High School in Eastham, MA … earned four varsity letters as a member of the soccer team … was Atlantic Coast League All Star junior and senior year, earned the sportsmanship award and was team captain in junior and senior year … earned three varsity letters as a member of the basketball team … was on the Cape and Islands All Star Team and the Atlantic Coast League All Star Team in junior and senior years, was team captain senior year … earned three varsity letters as a member of the track team … was Atlantic Coast League All Star in sophomore year and qualified for All State Track Meet in freshman, sophomore and senior years … received Bremner Scholar-Athlete Award, the Samuel O. Gurney Sportsmanship Award, nominated to the Massachusetts Rotary Youth Leadership Conference … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Madelyn D. Walters … kinesiology major … born on April 12, 1992.





ashley westFreshman Dudley, MA Shepherd Hill Regional

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Stroked the first novice eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Shepherd Hill Regional High School. PERSONAL: Ashley West … pre-

pharmacy major with minor in mathematics … born on February 1, 1992.

Hillary wiles-LafayetteSophomore Litchfield, Conn. Litchfield

AT UCONN: Is in her second season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Competed in five seat of the second varsity eight that

placed fifth at the Head of the Charles and four seat of the varsity eight that placed third at the Head of the Fish. 2009-10: Competed as three seat of the first novice eight that placed third at the Knecht Cup Regatta, second at the Big East Championships and first at the Dad Vail Regatta. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Litchfield High School … was a four letter winner in field hockey … was a member of the National Honor Society and was class salutatorian. PERSONAL: Hillary A. Wiles-Lafayette … undeclared major … born on December 19, 1991.

Chelsea ZabelFreshman Guilford, Conn. Guilford

AT UCONN: Is in her first season as a member of the team. FALL 2010: Rowed seven seat of the third varsity eight. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Guilford High School … earned three varsity letters as a member

of the rowing team, was two-year captain and placed third in Connecticut State Championships as a member of the first varsity four in sophomore and junior years … earned four varsity letters as a member of the soccer team, was captain in senior year, All-Southern Connecticut Conference player in 2009 and Connecticut Senior Bowl Selection … Scholar-Athlete Award recipient … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Chelsea Lane Zabel … undeclared major … born on January 12, 1992.




UConn Rowing and MiaMi

The UConn rowing team has been a regular Miami Beach visitor since taking its first South Florida training trip in January 1999. Since 2006, the team has made two Miami Beach trips each season – once in January during winter break, then again in March during spring break.

The winter break trip is strictly training, while the spring break trip includes both training and racing. The Huskies typically open their spring racing season against the hometown Miami Hurricanes.

The team’s home base in Miami is the Ronald W. Shane Center on scenic Indian Creek. The “creek”, actually a large protected waterway, leads into several canals and the Biscayne Bay, allowing for miles of rowing in all directions.

“I can’t think of a better place to bring the team for winter rowing than Miami,” says UConn head coach Jennifer Sanford-Wendry. “We can always count on warm temperatures, and given the amount of water access there, we can always find good water to practice on. The Shane Watersport Center is a well run training facility that has been very hospitable to us year after year. Having the opportunity to race the Miami Hurricanes in March, in addition to scrimmaging other collegiate teams that train there, completes the experience.”




UConn and soRa sHeLL dediCation

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics and its women’s rowing team christened a new shell at the women’s basketball game on February 19 at Gampel Pavilion.

Through the generosity of Sora Holdings, LLC, the program was able to purchase a Vespoli “V1” racing shell.

Taking part in the ceremony were the entire UConn women’s rowing team, Sora Principal Tom Fore , Sora Principal Greg Fillipek, his wife Kathy and their daughters Diana and Nicole.




teaM awaRds

the husky awardAn award voted on by teammates for qualities of leadership, friendship and dedicationRebecca Likar 2010Leah Masopust 2009Monica Parker 2008Katie Beasley 2007Stephanie Chivers 2006Jodi Hope 2005Tracy Mulligan 2004Courtney Joly 2003Kendell Donoho 2002Karen Thieling 2001Sabine Hart 2000Michelle Ruggiero 2000Meg Smith 1999Jen Smith 1998

CoaChes awardSarah Willhoft 2010Mikey Sevick 2009Allyson Zoppa 2008Gabbey LaChance 2007Alison Elmo 2006Abbey Off 2005Briana Blood 2004Kate Crowley 2003Kendell Donoho 2002Nora Decher 2001

Brittanie Reinold

UConn annually travels to Miami twice each season for training and competition.

ColleGe rowinG CoaChes assoCiation all-reGion teaMGretchen Stern Second Team All-New England 2010Olga Solovyova Second Team All-New England 2007Alison Elmo First Team All-New England 2006Ursula Henwood Second Team All-New England 2005Kendell Donoho First Team All-New England 2002Karen Thieling First Team All-New England 2001Karen Thieling First Team All-New England 2000

ColleGiate rowinG CoaChes assoCiation national sCholar-athleteLizzie Littlewood New England Region 2010Jennifer Reynolds New England Region 2010Kim Weber New England Region 2010Sarah Willhoft New England Region 2010Elizabeth Littlewood New England Region 2009Kim Weber New England Region 2009Sarah Willhoft New England Region 2009Katie Beasley New England Region 2007Stephanie Bryant New England Region 2007Katie Dobbins New England Region 2007Heather Gates New England Region 2007Kerri Mocko New England Region 2007Kerri Mocko New England Region 2006Katie Beasley New England Region 2006Jodi Hope New England Region 2005Tina Spagnoli New England Region 2005Tina Spagnoli New England Region 2004Stephanie Chivers New England Region 2004Tracy Mulligan New England Region 2004Becky Condgon New England Region 2003Jennifer Cooley New England Region 2003Tracy Mulligan New England Region 2003Becky Condgon New England Region 2002Jennifer Cooley New England Region 2002Jennifer Cooley New England Region 2001Cady Fuller New England Region 2001Cady Fuller New England Region 2000Sabine Hart New England Region 2000

drive awardAn award given to the student-athlete who excelled in winter trainingGretchen Stern 2010Kathy Les 2009Kathy Les 2008Kathy Les 2007Kerri Mocko 2006Ursula Henwood 2005Tracy Mulligan 2004Caroline Baker 2003Jodi Hope 2003Courtney Joly 2003




teaM awaRds

teaM CaptainsKristen Beasley 2009-10Leah Masopust 2009-10Katie Rauscher 2009-10Kathy Les 2008-09Julie Konstantino 2008-09Leah Masopust 2008-09Katie Beasley 2007-08Monica Parker 2007-08Allyson Zoppa 2007-08Katie Beasley 2006-07Kerri Mocko 2006-07Nicole Rapp 2006-07Shephanie Chivers 2005-06Valerie Voorhees 2005-06Jodi Hope 2004-05Ursula Henwood 2004-05Caroline Baker 2003-04Briana Blood 2003-04Kristy Dahlstrom 2003-04Kate Crowley 2002-03Kate Morel 2002-03Karen Babbitt 2001-02Cady Fuller 2001-02Michelle Pikor 2001-02Cady Fuller 2000-01Karen Thieling 2000-01Sabine Hart 1999-2000Karen Thieling 1999-2000Heather Gilletti 1998-99Sabine Hart 1998-99Megan Batcho 1997-98Heather Gilletti 1997-98

The Class of 2010.

Over A 3.0 GPA:DeeDee CabreyAmanda CoteBrittany DePoiAndriel DoolittleDanielle DonnellyDiana FilipekLizzie LittlewoddAbi LowryJess MottaErin MounceBeth RyanLiz SarantChelsea Zabel

3.5 GPA or Higher:Kaitlyn ClarkeVictoria DruehlMorfia EfthimiouKelly FullerMara GaugerMary Grace HaggettTaylor HoigeAshley KalinauskasCharlotte KelleyLaura PoffBrittanie ReinoldAudrey SquireGretchen SternSara TrevisaniKim WeberAshley West

4.0 GPA:Hillary Wiles-Lafayette

fall 2010 aCadeMiC aChieveMentEarned 3.0 or above grade point average

ColleGe sports inforMation direCtors of aMeriCa (Cosida) all-aCadeMiC all-distiCt i woMen’s at-larGeJennifer Cooley District I 2003




stRengtH & Conditioning / CPia

strength and ConditioningThe strength and conditioning program for the University of Connecticut rowing team is under the supervision of UConn strength and conditioning coordinator Jerry Martin. Joe Staub serves as the rowing team’s strength and conditioning coach.

Staub is in his second year as a graduate assistant at Connecticut. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in exercise physiology through the Department of Kinesiology. Staub received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Connecticut in 2009.

He also was a four-year letterwinner for the men’s track and field program where he competed in the combined events.

He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

sports MedicineThe Department of Sports Medicine in the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics works as an integrated multidisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide the optimal, safe environment for the student-athletes to train and participate in their sport.

The staff takes great pride in the individual attention paid to each student-athlete. They are devoted to preventing injury, rapidly diagnosing and treating injury and maximizing athletic performance. The disciplines of athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, orthopedic sports medicine, optometry, nutrition, exercise physiology and psychology work in concert to provide comprehensive care.

Mario Diaz works with the rowing team and is in his second season as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at UConn. He oversees the day-to-day sports medicine needs of each UConn rowing student-athlete, while working closely with the rest of the sports medicine staff.

Prior to joining the UConn staff, Diaz was a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Marshall University from 2006-08 and worked with a number of teams there. He earned his undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut in athletic training in 2006 and a master’s in sport administration from Marshall in ’08.

He is a certified athletic trainer from the National Athletics Trainers Association.

Counseling Program for intercollegiate athletesThe Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes, a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs, is the academic support program for The University of Connecticut’s 650 student-athletes. The primary goal of the program is to assist student-athletes in reaching their educational goals while they compete in intercollegiate athletics.

As academic affairs officers, CPIA counselors function as liaisons between the athletic and academic communities. Our counselors work closely with coaches, faculty and a variety of campus resources in order to help facilitate students’ successful transition into college life by instituting academic and social support programs, including but not limited to Counseling, Pre-Advising, Tutorial and Life Skills Programs.

The CPIA staff includes a director, eight full-time counselors, three graduate assistants and a large compliment of tutors.

Becky Taylor works with the women’s rowing program. She is a 1994 graduate of the University of Massachusetts.




UConn and tHe dad vaiL Regatta

the dad vail Regatta

The 2010 UConn novice eight boat took first place at the Dad Vail Regatta.

2004Junior Varsity Eight –

First PlaceStroke: Alison ElmoSeven: Nicole

DeCambraSix: Brooke GrauerFive: Tina SpagnoliFour: Jenn RogersThree: Kristi

DahlstromTwo: Erin BartieBow: Jodi HopeCoxswain: Liz Glomb

2005Jack and Nancy

Seitz Trophy Champion (Women’s Team Points)

Varsity Eight – First Place

Stroke: Alison ElmoSeven: Nicole

DeCambraSix: Brooke GrauerFive: Tina SpagnoliFour: Kali GargesThree: Jodi HopeTwo: Erin BartieBow: Ursula HenwoodCoxswain: Liz Glomb

Junior Varsity Eight – Second Place

Stroke: Christina Cotter

Seven: Stephanie Chivers

Six: Katie DevonshukFive: Nicole RappFour: Erin AndersenThree: Heather FerrickTwo: Jenn RogersBow: Valerie VoorheesCoxswain: Abbey Off

Novice Eight – Third Place

Stroke: Monica ParkerSeven: Kim RaetzSix: Whitney PetersonFive: Caitlin MeisingerFour: Kate JurellerThree: Kelly McGaryTwo: Arielle ShielyBow: Allyson ZoppaCoxswain: Katie

Beasley

2007Novice Eight – Third

PlaceStroke: Kelly MurphySeven: Theresa NolanSix: Deb ChesserFive: Sarah WillhoftFour: Katie RauscherThree: Lizzie DargieTwo: Rebecca LikarBow: Kristen BeasleyCoxswain: Claire

Berube

2009Novice Eight – Third

PlaceStroke: Diana Filipek Seven: Amanda SibleySix: Andriel DoolittleFive: Mary Grace

HaggettFour: Elizabeth

BernardThree: Amy Kessler Two: Katherin Siracusa Bow: Dana HaddadCoxswain: Sara

Trevisani

2010Novice Eight – First

PlaceCoxswain: Liz SarantStroke: Melissa SoucieSeven: Kaitlyn ClarkeSix: DeeDee Cabrey Five: Adrienne BarrettFour: Katie VisentinThree: Hillary Wiles-

LafayetteTwo: Carolyn JudgeBow: Brittany DePoi

uConn’s results at the dad vail reGatta

UConn won the Jack and Nancy Seitz Trophy at the 2005 Dad Vail Regatta for the women’s points championship.

UConn coach Jennifer Sanford-Wendry accepts the “College Coach of the Year” award at the 2007 Dad Vail Regatta.

The 2009 UConn novice eight finished third at the Dad Vail Regatta.

The Dad Vail Regatta began in 1934 and was started by two men with ties to rowing at the University of Pennsylvania – Rusty Callow and Lev Brett. Callow was the coach at Penn and laid the foundation for the event, while Brett is credited with being the architect. Their goal was to have a college regatta for develop-ing crew programs.

Today, the Dad Vail Regatta is the larg-est collegiate regatta in the United States, with over 100 colleges and universities from the U.S. and Canada. Thousands of student ath-letes visit the city of Philadelphia during the weekend of the second Saturday of May.

Harry Emerson “Dad” Vail was one of America’s early college coaches. He coached at Wisconsin between 1911 and the late 1920’s. His crews competed against great odds since little rowing took place in Wisconsin.




UConn in tHe CoMMUnity

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics believes that the responsibilities of student-athletes reach beyond the classrooms, libraries, fields and courts. Community service is an integral part of the UConn experience as Husky student-athletes contribute countless hours each year to a num-ber of worthy causes.

Much of this community service is coordinated through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Committee consists of representatives from each of UConn’s intercollegiate teams. In addition to community service, the SAAC promotes fellowship and camaraderie between student-athletes from dif-ferent sports.

The UConn rowing team has a long tradition of being involved in SAAC and performing community service. The rowing team is one of the highest represented teams in SAAC, usually having over half the team participating in various events. Senior Kim Weber is the current president of the SAAC

for 2010-11.UConn rowers are also involved in the “Husky Reach”

program, the community service program of the UConn Division of Athletics. Rowers were highly involved in the second year of its reading initiative with the Verplanck Elementary School in Manchester, Conn.

UConn rowers take part in jump rope with students of the Verplanck Elementary School

Michael-Anne Sevick and Katie Rauscher play with students from the Verplank Elementary School as part of the ‘Reading Millionaires’ program of Husky Reach.




adMinistRative staff and Head CoaCHes

Dr. Jeffrey AndersonDirector of Sports Medicine Services

Pat BabcockAssociate Director of Athletics/ Senior Women’s Administrator

Patti BosticExecutive Director of Recreational Services

Dr. Scott BrownNCAA Faculty Athletics Representative

Jim DonohueAssistant Director of Athletics of Development/ Executive Director of the UConn Club

Mike EnrightAssociate Director of Athletics/ Communications

Dan GlinskiDirector of Equipment Services

Bob HowardHead Athletic Trainer

Dave KaplanDirector of Video Services

Kyle KravchukAssistant Director of Athletics/Ticket Operations

Jerry MartinStrength and Conditioning Coordinator

Dino MattessichSenior Associate Director of Athletics/Internal Operations

Paul McCarthySenior Associate Director of Athletics/Administration

Neal EskinExecutive Associate Director of Athletics

Dave PezzinoMen’s Golf

Tim TolokanSpecial Assistant to the Director of Athletics

Maureen O’ConnorAssistant Director of Athletics/ Business Services

Dee RoweSpecial Adviser for Athletics

Marielle VanGelderAssociate Director of Athletics / NCAA Rules Education and Compliance Services

Geno AuriemmaWomen’s Basketball

Jim CalhounMen’s Basketball

John BransfieldMen’s and Women’s Diving

Bob GoldbergMen’s and Women’s Swimming

Paul PasqualoniFootball

Heather LinstadWomen’s Hockey

Bruce MarshallMen’s Hockey

Glenn MarshallDirector of Tennis

Bill MorganWomen’s Track and Field / Cross Country

Karen MullinsSoftball

Jim PendersBaseball

Ray ReidMen’s Soccer

Greg RoyMen’s Track and Field / Cross Country

Jennifer Sanford-WendryWomen’s Rowing

Nancy StevensField Hockey

Holly Strauss-O’BrienVolleyball

Len TsantirisWomen’s Soccer

Katie WoodsWomen’s Lacrosse

Kyle MuncyAssistant Director of Athletics/ Communications

Dave Evan Assistant Director of Athletics/ Marketing and Corporate Relations




UniveRsity of ConneCtiCUt

distinCtions• For 12 years running, UConn has been rated by U.S.

News & World Report as the No. 1 public university in New England – and also ranks among the top 30 public universities in the nation.

• UConn is the only public university in New England with its own schools of law, medicine, dental medicine, and social work.

• Founded in 1881, UConn is the only public university in Connecticut to be designated a Carnegie Foundation Research University, lauded for breadth and range of research.

• The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education ranks the Neag School of Education’s doctoral program in kinesiology No. 1 in the nation.

• BusinessWeek ranks UConn’s School of Business MBA program in the top 20 among public institutions.

• Forbes ranks UConn’s School of Business MBA program 12th among public universities nationwide.

• The University has been elected to membership in Universitas 21, a preeminent international network of leading research-intensive universities across 13 countries.

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loCation• Main campus is located in Storrs, about 30 minutes from Hartford, the state’s capital city, and within driving distance of Boston, New York

City, and Providence.

• Campuses are situated in ideal locations at Avery Point, Waterbury, West Hartford, Stamford, and Torrington.

• UConn Health Center in Farmington and Schools of Law and Social Work in the greater Hartford area complete the University’s high-quality programs available statewide.

aCadeMiC breadth• UConn’s 14 schools and colleges offer seven undergraduate degrees

in more than 85 fields of study.

• The University grants 17 graduate degrees in more than 90 fields of study, and provides graduate professional programs in business, dental medicine, law, medicine, pharmacy, and social work.

iMpressive faCulty• UConn’s faculty members are world-renowned. Many are recognized as leaders in education,

research, and scholarship.

• UConn faculty research in regenerative biology produced America’s first cloned calf using non-reproductive cells, creating an international scientific and media sensation.

• UConn faculty provided pivotal leadership for the historic UConn-African National Congress Partnership.

• Faculty initiative created an unprecedented opportunity for UConn students to study at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

• UConn’s Neag School of Education is home to the renowned National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, the Accelerated Schools Project, and is one of 11 schools nationwide selected for the Carnegie Corporation’s prestigious Teachers for a New Era initiative.

• UConn faculty collaborating across campuses, including at the Health Center, are conducting breakthrough research in such cutting-edge areas as nanotechnology, stem cell research, and fuel cell technology.

• Faculty members are dedicated to their roles as teachers, student advisors, and mentors. UConn’s undergraduate summer research program offers students the opportunity to participate in original research or receive a grant to work under the direction of our renowned professors.




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student Quality• More than 29,000 students enrolled, representing nearly

every state in the nation and more than 100 countries.

• Average SAT scores for incoming freshmen at Storrs are up over 100 points since 1996 and are now 1212 (critical reading and math only).

• The 406 students UConn welcomed into its Honors Program in 2009 had an average SAT score of 1393.

• Minority students make up 21% of the 2009 incoming class.

• Since 1995, 1,169 valedictorians and salutatorians have enrolled at all campuses. In fall 2009, 43 percent of freshmen entering the Storrs campus were ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class and 83 percent were ranked in the top 25 percent of their class.

• 92% of all freshman and 94% of all students of color return for their sophomore year.

• Nearly 50 percent of student-athletes earned a 3.0 or better grade point average last year and 24 student-athletes had a 4.0 grade point average in the fall and/or spring semesters.

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GettinG involved• UConn offers more than 450 student clubs and organizations.

• In 2009, more than 46,000 students can choose from more than 200 Study Abroad programs in 65 countries.

• Cooperative education programs and internships integrate classroom learning and work experience in business, industry, and public service.

attraCtions• In 2008, more than 45,000 prospective students and their families embarked on tours of the

UConn campus from the Lodewick Visitors Center, the gateway to the unique facilities that define the University’s 4,000-acre main campus.

• Visitors may enjoy lodging, dining, and relaxing in the Nathan Hale Inn, our on-campus hotel and conference facility.

• With more than 3 million volumes, the Homer Babbidge Library is the intellectual hub of the Storrs campus. In fact, the Association of Research Libraries ranks UConn’s library system the top public research library in New England.

• UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts showcases the region’s most noteworthy dramatic events. It stages professional touring attractions that range from Broadway musicals to intimate cabarets.

• The collections of the William Benton Museum of Art include more than 5,500 pieces; the museum features a gallery exclusively dedicated to presenting human rights-oriented visual arts, as well as an outdoor meditation sculpture garden.

• Housed in UConn’s Museum of Natural History, the Connecticut Archaeology Center explores the natural and cultural history of southern New England.

• The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum features photos, videos, plaques, banners, uniforms, and NCAA National Championship trophies.




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a CaMpus for the 21st Century

• UConn continues to renew, rebuild and enhance our campuses through an unprecedented $2.8 billion, 20-year investment in the University’s infrastructure. UCONN 2000 is the most ambitious publicly financed university building program in the country.

• Now in its 16th year, UCONN 2000 has invigorated the University’s living and learning environments, helped advance faculty research, and stimulated public and private investment. This transformation revitalizes the state’s future by providing the means for the University to attract high-achieving students, prestigious faculty, and funding from public grants and private donors. Before the landmark program, Connecticut had one of the highest ratios of students attending college out-of-state. Today that trend has been dramatically reversed.

• Applications continue to be on the rise with nearly 23,000 applicants competing for 3,200 seats at the main campus in Storrs and 1,200 seats at the regional campuses.

• For the fifth consecutive year, more than half of the applicants are out-of-state students, comprising 33 percent of the incoming class.

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The landmark UCONN 2000 construction program has created more than 9.7 million square feet of new and renovated space for research, teaching, living, and learning. Completed projects include:

• An award-winning building for the department of chemistry — the Chemistry Building is one of the best-designed buildings in the world according to the International Architecture Yearbook.

• New buildings for the Schools of Business and Pharmacy.

• The modern Biology/Physics Building, Information Technologies Engineering Building, and Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory.

• Additions to the William Benton Museum of Art.

• Renovations to numerous facilities, including the Homer Babbidge Library, the historic Wilbur Cross Building, the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

• Construction that includes the latest innovations in student residential communities, ranging from traditional residence halls to suites to apartments.

• Revitalized downtown campuses in Stamford and Waterbury, a sophisticated marine facility at our Avery Point campus, and new buildings on our Greater Hartford and Torrington campuses, as well as the UConn School of Law.

Forthcoming projects made possible by UCONN 2000 include:

• A $352 million expansion to the UConn Health Center that will include a stem cell research institute, renovations to large lecture halls, and renovations to the dental clinics.

• New liberal arts facilities and life sciences buildings at the Storrs campus.




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ranked aMonG the top 30 publiC universities in the CountryFor the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report ranked UConn the top public university in New England and among the top 30 public universities in the nation. The Fiske Guide to Colleges declares, “Quality teaching is the trademark of a UConn education.” Bolstered by this national recognition and academic prestige, the value of a UConn degree continues to soar.

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21st-Century aMenitiesNow is a tremendously exciting time to attend UConn. A $2.8 billion landmark building program is dramatically transforming the places where students live, learn, and enjoy life. Through new construction and renovation, UConn offers the latest innovations nationally in university housing and dining and extensive recreational complexes. Classrooms and laboratories are being built at a remarkable rate, placing our facilities at the forefront of public higher education and propelling UConn to a position of national prominence.

the riGht fitWith a student/faculty ratio of 18:1, 21,496 undergraduate students receive personal attention and tailored academic advising. UConn also offers the opportunities of a premier research university, such as hands-on experience working in labs with professors who not only teach our courses, but who also are on the cutting edge of innovation and discovery.

world-Class faCultyFrom writers and scientists to human rights activists and historians, our more than 1,300 full-time faculty members are committed to classroom teaching. Fostering a dynamic learning environment, they share research opportunities with high-achieving undergraduates. Our faculty include English professor Regina Barreca, whose humor appears in nationally published columns. Amii Omara-Otunnu, holder of the first and only UNESCO chair in human rights in the United States, provides pivotal leadership for the UConn-African National Congress Partnership.

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unliMited opportunities for involveMent

Yoga. UConn Student Television. Fraternities and sororities. Film. Marching Band. Finance Society. Skydiving. Dance Team. Community Outreach. Choosing from more than 450 clubs and volunteer organizations, UConn students actively participate in campus and community life. Our students make governing decisions, plan events, organize intramural teams, host their own radio shows – and so much more.

outstandinG residential faCilities

UConn has among the highest percentage of students living on campus of any major public university in the country. Residential life at UConn offers a distinct sense of community, as well as many social and cultural opportunities. We offer new students a range of dining options and accommodations, while offering upper-division students the latest in suite-style and apartment living. Fully wired residence halls come complete with study rooms, computer labs, and lounge areas.

More than 100 MajorsChoices abound. Whether it’s education, engineering, English, or environmental science, UConn has something for everyone. Students select an established major or design an individualized plan of study to meet their specific needs. UConn takes pride in offering all students, including those enrolled in our distinctive Honors Program, the opportunity to pursue a major in any of the University’s 100+ programs of study. In addition to academic advisers, online study tools, and tutorial centers, UConn offers career counseling workshops, Study Abroad programs, and internships that offer valuable experience. The University of Connecticut offers many academic choices, yet remains committed to providing students with the support needed to help them achieve their goals.

an exCeptional eduCational value

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks UConn in the top 35 for best value in public colleges. Whether your long-range goals are preparing for a career, pursuing a graduate degree, or attending medical or law school, “students can receive a stellar education without graduating with a mountain of debt”. UConn has a variety of programs to help many students financially, ranging from merit scholarship opportunities to need-based financial aid packages, all designed to support a large number of qualified students. The University also has many part-time campus jobs with flexible hours that help students earn extra spending money or build their résumé with hands-on work experience.

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With our main campus in Storrs, we’re a major academic institution that values its small-town roots. Students enjoy the familiarity of an intimate academic institution, while being just a short drive from major cities. UConn’s regional campuses are strategically placed across the state in Avery Point, Farmington, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford, offering a quality education to meet our students’ distinct needs.

huskyManiaDivision I in all sports, we have a variety of men’s and women’s varsity athletics. Home of Huskymania, sports at UConn include baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. Since 1995, UConn athletic teams have captured 10 NCAA national championships, including unprecedented dual men’s and women’s basketball championships in 2004 —the first University to do so in NCAA Division I history. UConn’s standard of athletic excellence extends to the gridiron, where the Huskies, who have played in three-straight bowl games, play for sellout crowds of 40,000 roaring football fans at the ultra-modern Rentschler Field.

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PRoMinent UConn aLUMni

Jim Abromaitis ’79, ’82Executive DirectorCapital City Economic Development AuthorityFormer basketball player

Matthew Adiletta ’85Director of Communication and Infrastructure and ArchitectureIntel, Inc.

Rick Baran ’93 Law, Graduate

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerCBS Television Stations

Alan Bennett ’69Noted pharmaceutical and medical device attorney

Andy Bessette ’75Former men’s track and field All-AmericanExecutive Vice President and Chief Administrative OfficerThe Travelers Companies, Inc.

Doug Bernstein ’85FounderMelissa and Doug Toys, LLC

Suzanne Bonna ‘95Host, Sunday BaroqueNational Public Radio

Kevin Bouley ’80President and CEONerac, Inc.

Roy Brooks ’72Warren Distinguished Professor of LawsUniversity of San Diego

Martin Buzas ’58Senior Geologist and CuratorDepartment of PaleobiologyNational Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution

James Calhoun ’89President, Dockers BrandA Division of Levi Strauss, Inc.

Michael J. Callahan ’95 LawExecutive Vice President, General Counsel and SecretaryYahoo!, Inc.

Douglas Casa ‘97CEO, Korey Stringer InstituteUniversity of Connecticut

Franklin Chang-Diaz ’73Retired NASA astronaut who is a veteran of seven space flights

Robert Cizik ’53Former Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Industries Inc.

Dale R. Comey ’64Former UConn basketball playerExecutive Vice PresidentITT Corporation (retired)

Carol Ann Conboy ‘69Associate Justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court

Bill Congdon ’75Publisher of Popular Mechanics magazine

Joe Courtney ’78 LawUnited States CongressmanSecond District – Connecticut

Scott Cowen ’68Former UConn football playerPresident, Tulane University

Marc D’Amelio ’91Founder and CEOMadsoul Clothing, Inc.

Dawn Denvir ’81Chief of Organizational Learning and DevelopmentDivision of Human Resources, UNICEF

John DeStefano ’77, ’80Mayor, City of New Haven, Connecticut

Robert Diamond ’77 MBAChief Executive OfficerBarclays Bank (England)

Chris Donovan ’69Television producerEmmy-award nominee for “Dinner for Five”

Jennifer Dorn ’77 (Graduate)

President and CEONational Academy of Public Administration

Walt Dropo ’481950 American League Rookie-of-the-Year with the Boston Red SoxOwner of family fireworks business

Kathleeen Dudzinski ’89Founder, Dolphin Communication Project

Charles Duelfer ’74Noted United Nations and CIA Weapons Inspector

Herb Dunn ’61Senior Vice President, Smith-Barney Co. (retired)

Doug Elliot ’82President and Chief Executive OfficerHartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance CompanyFormer baseball player

Bill Finch ’79MayorCity of Bridgeport, Conn.

Robert W. Fiondella ’68Chief Executive Officer (Retired)Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co.Founding PrincipalJEROB Enterprises, LLC

Mark E. Freitas ‘81Founder, Mark Edward Partners LLCFormer men’s ice hockey player

Patricia Gallup ’79Chairman and CEO of PC Connection, Inc.

J. Robert Galvin ’96 MPHCommissionerConnecticut Department of Public Health

Sam Gejdenson ’71Former United States Congressman,2nd District, Connecticut

Roger A. Gelfenbien ’65Former Chairman, University of ConnecticutBoard of TrusteeManaging Partner of Andersen Consulting, Inc. (retired)

David Grimaldi ’79Curator of Invertebrate ZoologyMuseum of Natural HistoryNew York, N.Y.

Eunice Groark ’65First female Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (1991-95)

Richard J. Grossi ’57President and CEOUnited Illuminating (Ret.)Executive DirectorScience Park Development Corporation

Edward A. Horrigan, Jr. ’50President and CEO of R.J. Reynolds (retired)Former football player

Samuel Jaskilka ’42Four-Star General (retired)Commandant of United States Marine Corps

Ned Kahn ’82Nationally-prominent sculptor and scientist

Robert Kaplan ’73Editor, Atlantic Monthly

Tom Keegan ’84Co-producer of Broadway show “Little Women”Animator, “Blues Clues” children’s television series

Wally Lamb ’72, ’77Best-selling author

David M. Lee ’55 (Graduate)1996 Co-Winner of Nobel Prize for Physics

Georgina I. Lucas ’70Former Vice President Travelers Insurance Company

Lynn Malerba ‘08Chief, Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut

David P. Marks ’69, ’71President and Chief Investment OfficerMEMBERS Capital Advisors

Myles Martel ’65President, Martel and Associates, Villanova, Pa.Highly-recognized leadership communication advisor

Michael Maslin ’76Cartoonist, New Yorker magazine

Richard Mastracchio ’82Mission specialist for NASA who flew his second mission, on the Space Shuttle Endeavor in August of 2007

Anita Bevacqua McBride ’81

Former Assistant to the President of the United StatesChief of Staff for the First Lady

Aaron Ment ’58Chief Court Administrator (retired) of the Connecticut Judicial System

Wally Lamb ’72, ’77 Irina Moore ’04 MBA

Andy Bessette ’75

Suzanne Bona, ’95

James Calhoun ’89

Doug Elliott ’82

Mark E. Freitas ’81 Bobby Moynihan k99 Denis J. Nayden ’76




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Irina Moore ’04 MBAVice President of Risk ManagementGE Money, Inc.

Bobby Moynihan ‘99Actor, Saturday Night Live

Christopher Murphy ’02 Law

United States CongressmanFifth District – Connecticut

Kathleen Murphy ’87 J.D.Chief Executive OfficerING US Wealth Management

Randal Nardone ’80CEO and Co-FounderFortress Investment Group, LLC

Denis J. Nayden ’76Managing PartnerOak Hill Capital, Inc.Member of University of Connecticut Board of Trustees

Kevin O’Connor ’92 LawFormer Associate Attorney General of the United States

Ron Paolillo ’72Accomplished actor, best known in role of “Horshack” in the hit TV series “Welcome Back Kotter”

Les Payne ’64Nationally-known columnistPulitzer Prize Award Recipient

Morris Pleasure ‘86Renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer

Joseph W. Polisi ’69President of the Juilliard SchoolNew York City

Narissa Ramdhani ’90 M.A.Chief Executive OfficerIfa Lethu FoundationGroenkloof, South Africa

William Ratchford ’56Former United States Congressman

Gen. Robert RisCassi ’58Retired Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army

Thomas D. Ritter ’77Former Speaker of the House of RepresentativesState of ConnecticutMember of University of Connecticut Board of Trustees

William P. Robinson ’71 (Master’s)

Associate Justice Rhode Island Supreme Court

Lewis B. Rome ’54, ’57 LLBFormer Chairman University of Connecticut Board of TrusteesPartner, Rome Smith & Assoc.

David Rudman ’85Voice of many characters on TV’s Sesame Street

Carolyn Runowicz ’73Director, Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of Connecticut Health CenterFormer President, American Cancer Society

Harriet Sanford ’79 (Master’s)President/Chief Executive OfficerNational Education Association Foundation

John C. Severino ’59Former UConn football playerFormer President of CBS Television Stations

Mark R. Shenkman ’65President, Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.

William Simon ’83, ‘88President, CEOWalmart, U.S.

Patrick J. Sheehan ’67Vice President, A.G. Edwards & Sons

David J. Stockton ‘76Chief EconomistUnited State Federal Reserve

Peter Tesei ’91First SelectmanCity of Greenwich, Conn.

Huw Thomas ’86 (Ph.D.)Dean, University of Alabama-BirminghamSchool of Dentistry

William Trueheart ’66Former President of Bryant College, Smithfield, R.I.

Paige Turco ’88Television and Film Actress

David Ushery ’89Anchor and ReporterWNBC-TV, New York

Lih-Chyi Wen ’93, ’96Deputy DirectorEnergy and Environmental Research CenterTaiwan World Trade Organization

John Yearwood ’86World Editor, Miami Herald

Dona D. Young ’80 LawChairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerThe Phoenix Companies, Inc. (Ret.)

Glenn Adamo ’77Vice President of Media Operations NFL

Mike Aresco ’76 LawSenior Vice President of Programming CBS Sports

Celia Bobrowsky ’80Director of Community Affairs Major League Baseball

Janna Blais ’93Associate Athletic DirectorSenior Women’s AdministratorNorthwestern UniversityFormer softball player

Leigh Ann Curl ’85Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon Baltimore RavensFormer UConn women’s basketball student-athlete

John Dorsey ’84Former UConn Football All-American and NFL standout with the Green Bay PackersDirector of College Scouting for the Packers

Jamelle Elliott ’96, ‘97Head Women’s Basketball CoachUniversity of Cincinnati

Charlie Eshbach ’74President and General Manager Portland (Maine) Sea Dogs (Double-A Affiliate of Boston Red Sox)Former President, Eastern League

Bill Geist ’92 MBASenior Vice President, Finance Programming and Ad Sales – ESPN, Bristol, Conn.

Bill Holowaty ’67Head Baseball CoachEastern Connecticut State UniversityFour-time NCAA Division III National Champions

Kirk Ferentz ’78Head Football CoachUniversity of Iowa

Karl Hobbs ’85Head Men’s Basketball CoachGeorge Washington University

Dan Iassogna ’91Major League Baseball Umpire

Matt Kenny ’97Vice President, Field SalesDisney and ESPN Media Networks

Leigh Montville ’65Nationally known sportswriter and author

Rebecca Lobo ’95Former women’s basketball All-American and Academic All-AmericanESPN AnnouncerMember, UConn Board of Trustees

Dave Ogrean ’74Executve Director USA Hockey

Steve Pikiell ’90Head Basketball CoachStony Brook University

Jim Reynolds ’91Major League Baseball Umpire

Jennifer Rizzotti ’96Head Women’s Basketball Coach University of Hartford

Chris Sienko ’88General Manager, Connecticut Sun, WNBA

Michael Soltys ’81Vice President for Domestic Network Communications ESPN

Judy Walden Scarafile ’71PresidentCape Cod Baseball League

David Ushery ’89

Paige Turco ’88

William Simon ’83, ’88

Mark R. Shenkman ’65Morris Pleasure ’86

Li-Chyi Wen ’93, ’96

Carolyn Runowicz ’73Thomas D. Ritter ’77

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A number of UConn alumni, some of who are former student-athletes, have established prominent careers working in the sports industry.




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In addition to all that the city of Hartford and the state of Connecticut has to offer, the region within two hours of Storrs is ripe with cultural and entertainment possibilities.

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The United States’ largest city and “the media capital of the world,” New York City is located approximately two hours from Storrs and offers a wide array of cultural opportunities. From the glitter of Times Square, to the vast expanse of Central Park, to the majestic skyline, New York City is an incomparable destination and one that can be easily reached by the Metro-North train lines that run into southern Connecticut. UConn students also enjoy the city’s active sporting landscape. The BIG EAST Conference men’s basketball tournament, played every March at fabled Madison Square Garden, is one of the country’s premier collegiate conference championship events. The New York metro area also boasts 10 major professional sports franchises, including the NFL’s New York Jets and Giants, Major League Baseball’s New York Mets and Yankees, the NBA’s New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets, the NHL’s New York Islanders, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils and the WNBA’s New York Liberty.

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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located less than an hour from Storrs in Springfield, Mass., just minutes from the YMCA where Dr. James Naismith invented the game in 1891. A must-see for any fan of the hardwood, the Hall of Fame reopened in the fall of 2002 in a brand new $45 million home just off of Interstate 91 in Springfield. The pinnacle of any basketball career, the hall’s long list of inductees now includes UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, a 2005 inductee, and women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, a 2006 inductee. Once you finish your tour of the Hall of Fame, Springfield’s neighboring suburb of Agawam is the home of Six Flags New England, the region’s largest amusement park.

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The birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston’s historic Freedom Trail is a living history textbook, covering everything from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Meanwhile, the city blends its old world charm with a cosmopolitan new world attitude that is evidenced by some of the trendier shops and restaurants that line both historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Back Bay’s Newbury Street. One of the world’s foremost centers of education, Boston is home to over 50 colleges and universities; perhaps the entire world’s most concentrated collection of colleges. The greater Boston area also includes the summer beach resorts on Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. A hub of sporting activity, the 2004 and 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox have called fabled Fenway Park home since 1912. The 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics ad the NHL’s Boston Bruins also call Beantown home while the 2002, 2004 and 2005 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and MLS’ New England Revolution play outside of the city in Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium.

PRovidenCe (51 mi les)

Rhode Island’s capital city shows that one of the nation’s smallest states also has plenty to offer its visitors. The multi-cultural capital city, which dates back to 1636, is the Ocean State’s centerpiece. The best known hamlet on the Rhode Island shore, the ocean town of Newport is world famous for its mansions and is a popular vacation destination for those seeking aquatic activities. Newport’s renowned music festival is also a well-attended annual event.




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• The University of Connecticut contributes every day to Connecticut’s economic vitality and to the quality of life of state residents through research, teaching, public service, and a broad range of programs and initiatives.

• Ongoing operations at UConn add $2.3 billion to Connecticut’s gross domestic product annually.

• More than 29,000 jobs are generated in the state by the University.

• Every state dollar allocated to UConn results in a $5.05 increase in Connecticut’s gross domestic product — a 505% return on investment.

• As a result of UConn and the UConn Health Center’s combined operations, Connecticut’s state coffers realize a net financial gain of more than $76 million annually.

Partnering with Businesses• Through mutually beneficial collaborations, Fortune 500

corporations, business owners, UConn faculty, and students are coming together to raise Connecticut’s competitiveness to an unprecedented level.

• More than 5,000 UConn alumni hold senior executive positions in Connecticut businesses.

• Connecticut’s businesses experience $3.2 billion in new sales as a result of UConn’s ongoing operations.

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advancing Research and innovation• Faculty research at UConn provides direct benefits to the Connecticut economy in the

form of job creation, new business development, and an enhanced quality of life for its citizens.

• In 2008, UConn received nearly $200 million in sponsored research grants and awards.

• At the School of Engineering, current and former faculty members have amassed more than 240 patents representing innovative tools and technologies that are changing the technological landscape.

• More than 100 research centers and institutes serve UConn’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions.

supporting the Community• Through hundreds of outreach programs and alliances with agencies on the local, state,

and federal levels, the University makes a profound and positive impact on the lives of Connecticut residents.

• Students contribute thousands of hours through unpaid internships, providing free services to those in need.

• Faculty researchers volunteer their expertise in finding solutions to society’s environmental, technological, and health concerns.

• Funding from federal and private sources sponsors valuable scholarly studies of important civic issues.

Promoting arts, Culture and Husky Pride• State residents derive benefit from exciting, culturally rich attractions through the University’s remarkably diverse range of museums, performing arts venues,

and recreational programs. At the same time, unified pride in UConn athletics — “Huskymania” — has drawn fans from across the state and region to attend games, boosting demand for UConn-branded products and encouraging corporate support.

• Since 1986, worldwide licensing of Husky products has generated more than $200 million in retail sales.

• More than 1 million people attended public events on UConn campuses statewide in 2008.

• More than 2/3 of Connecticut’s general population believes that having a strong UConn is vital to the future of Connecticut’s economy.




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Main Street is the heart and the soul of a community, a place to meet friends for dinner before the game, to run daily errands, to enjoy the local music scene, or to buy a newspaper to read while sipping your morning coffee. Main Street is the magic that can transform a street into a neighborhood, buildings into a village, or a small town into a regional destination.

In 2001, the Town of Mansfield teamed with UConn to form the Mansfield Downtown Partnership and set about creating its own “Main Street” area, Storrs Center. Storrs Center will be a mixed-use town center and main street corridor at the crossroads of the Town and the University. Located along Storrs Road/Route 195 adjacent to the University, the Town Hall, E.O. Smith High School, and the Mansfield Community Center, Storrs Center will include a town square, pedestrian-oriented streets, small lanes, and public spaces. There will be a variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, and residential options, which will attract all ages and interests and provide spaces for the community to gather.

The Mansfield Downtown Partnership and master developer LeylandAlliance have worked diligently to make the vision of Storrs Center a reality. Some of their recent progress includes the signing of letters of intent from several local, regional, and national businesses; the preparation of final construction documents for improvements to Storrs Road and Dog Lane; and initiation of the selection of a designer for the parking garage and intermodal center.

As progress continues, excitement about the project has steadily grown. The Partnership has garnered support from a variety of Mansfield residents, as evidenced by its 340 members. Another sign of the broad support this project enjoys is the over $22.5 million in state and federal funding the

Storrs Center project has received. Mansfield residents, local, state, and regional officials, and proponents of sustainable development, such as 1,000 Friends of Connecticut and CT Main Street Center, all recognize the value the new downtown will bring to the town, region, and state.

With major approvals in hand, businesses signed on, and a significant amount of grant monies received, the Partnership and LeylandAlliance are continuing to prepare for the beginning of construction. Negotiations between LeylandAlliance and prospective tenants are on-going. In addition to leasing agreements, other pre-requisites to construction include parking commitments for the first phase and financing commitments, both private and public. For more information, please visit www.storrscenter.com or contact the Mansfield Downtown Partnership at 860-429-2740 or [email protected]. A list of Frequently Asked Questions is available on the Partnership’s website, www.mansfieldct.org/mdp.

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tHe City of HaRtfoRd

It has long been known as the “Insurance Capital of the World” and it serves as a daily busy hub for some of the most dynamic corporations in the nation. It also serves as the home for UConn football at Rentschler Field and a home-away-from-home for the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams at the XL Center.

The City of Hartford, Connecticut’s state capital, and the Greater Hartford region are ranked highly for workforce productivity, accessibility, income levels, technology, education, the arts and heritage. Hartford is resource-rich with desirable residential real estate, communications, infrastructure, parkland and nature trails, health care and pubic safety.

The city serves as the headquarters for several Fortune 500 companies, including United Technologies Corporation, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Aetna, Inc., and Northeast Utilities. Hartford employs seven times more people in the insurances field than the average metropolitan area. Among those employers are Aetna, Hartford Steam Boiler, ING, CIGNA, Travelers and The Phoenix Companies.

Hartford has also attracted many significant businesses in other industries including aerospace, precision machinery, information technology and health and medical. Four of the nations Top 25 Companies For Executive

Women, as recognized by Executive Female, are located in Hartford.

The newest attraction in downtown Hartford is the Connecticut Science Center, which opened in the spring of 2009. The 144,000-square foot facility has 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events.

The Connecticut Convention Center opened in 2005. The $230 million, 1.6 million-square-foot convention facility is another one of a series of projects that is bringing new life to the city.

Hartford ranks among the top six percent of North American regions for the arts. Greater Hartford is home to nearly 200 arts, cultural and heritage organizations, including the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, the Hartford Stage company, the Connecticut Opera, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Mark Twain House and Museum Center.

One of the hubs of downtown activity in Hartford is the XL Center, which is also the home facility for the Hartford Wolfpack of the American Hockey League. Each year, the finest golfers in the world compete at The Travelers Championship, which is played at Cromwell’s Tournament Players Club at River Highlands and is part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup.

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UConn atHLetiCs

University of Connecticut

atHLetiCsThe UConn Division of Athletic sponsors 24 sports that compete on the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the BIG EAST Conference. UConn has won ten national championships since 1990 and has won 93 BIG EAST regular season or tournament championships.

The women’s basketball team won the NCAA Championship with its second-consecutive undefeated season.

Kemba Walker was an All-BIG EAST Conference pick for the men’s basketball team.

Melissa Gonzalez and the UConn field hockey team once again played in the NCAA Tournament after winning the BIG EAST regular season and tournament titles.

Cristin Allen led the women’s ice hockey team to a top 10 ranking for

most of the 2009-10 season.

Mike Rutt of the men’s track and field team was the BIG EAST Indoor

Track Performer of the Year and qualified for the outdoor NCAAs in

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Phylicia George of the women’s track and field team posted a number of school records and was the BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award Winner for her sport.

Diver Steve Ferriera became UConn’s first qualifier at the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship.

Toni Stahl helped lead the UConn men’s soccer team to a BIG EAST regular season championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Robert McClain and the Husky football team played in its third-consecutive bowl game and won its second-straight.

Brittany Taylor and the women’s soccer team advanced to the second round of

the NCAA Tournament.

The Husky baseball team won a school-record 48 games and as UConn was one of 16 schools to host an NCAA Regional.




diReCtoR of atHLetiCs JeffeRy HatHaway

Jeffrey A. Hathaway has provided effective leadership for the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics as he enters his eighth year in that position. At the same time, he has also become a leader for college athletics on both the national and conference level.

He has played a vital role in the success story of UConn athletics for 19 of the past 21 years as he was the Executive Associate Director of Athletics at the school from 1990-2001.In his only two years away from the Storrs campus, Hathaway enjoyed a successful tenure as the Director of Athletics at Colorado State University from 2001-03.

His first seven years as UConn’s Director of Athletics have arguably been the most successful in school history.

The 2009-10 academic year was another successful campaign. The football team played in its third-straight bowl game and won its second consecutive while the women’s basketball team won the national champion-ship with a perfect record for the second-straight year. In addition, the men’s soccer, women’s soccer, field hockey, men’s basketball and baseball teams all qualified for postseason tournament play. UConn was also selected as one of 16 regional hosts for the NCAA baseball tournament. The women’s ice hockey team also spent most of the year ranked in the top 10 of the country.

Hathaway also directed UConn to reach an agreement with IMG College, a division of IMG Worldwide, during the 2009-10 academic year. This 10-year athletics multi-media rights partnership is worth more than $80 million in guaranteed payments to the University.

In 2007-08, UConn successfully completed the NCAA certification process. The institution was previously certified, once every 10 years as set forth by the NCAA, in 1998. Hathaway provided leadership for a compre-hensive, year-long self study of the operations in the Division of Athletics, a site visit by a peer review team, a NCAA certification committee’s review of the self-study and a report by the peer review team.

The Division also reached new long-term agreements with two of its media partners in recent years – Connecticut Public Television for women’s basketball and WTIC radio for football and men’s and women’s basketball.

UConn also completed a landmark ten-year, $46 million corporate partner-ship agreement with Nike, Inc. to exclusively provide footwear, apparel and equipment for Husky athletics.

In addition to his leadership role at UConn, Hathaway is entering his fourth-year of a five-year term on the prestigious NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee representing the BIG EAST Conference. As a member of the ten-person committee, Hathaway takes part in the selection and administration of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship and the administration of the CBS television contract. Hathaway will serve as chair-man of that committee in 2011-12. He is only the fourth individual in the history of the BIG EAST Conference to serve on the committee, joining Dave Gavitt, Jake Crouthamel and Mike Tranghese.

Hathaway is a member of the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association Board of Trustees and on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

Some significantly historic achievements have occurred during Hathaway’s time as Director of Athletics. UConn became the first school to win the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball championships in the same year (2004) and the football team was victorious in its first ever bowl game - the 2004 Motor City Bowl.

Private fundraising for UConn athletics continues to provide excep-tional academic and athletic opportunities for student-athletes.

UConn secured a gift of $2.5 million from alumnus Mark Shenkman in 2004 for the building of the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center, an intercollegiate and recreational services facility that serves the entire university community.

Under Hathaway’s guidance, the Division of Athletics received the University’s Environmental Leadership Award for the construction of The Burton Family Football Complex and the Mark R. Shenkman Training Center. The two buildings are the University’s first projects certified as meet-ing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for “green” buildings. At its 13th annual awards ceremony in March of 2008, the Connecticut Real Estate Exchange presented UConn with the “Green

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Building Award” for these environmentally-friendly facilities.In his role as Director, Hathaway also oversees UConn’s Recreational

Services program. Serving the entire University community, approximately 580,000 individual uses were logged last year, reflecting the popularity of the diverse health and fitness offerings to students, faculty and staff.

Hathaway leads a head coaching staff that is one of the most experienced in the country. UConn has 13 head coaches that have been in their current position 10 or more years as of the 2010-11 academic year, including wom-en’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma (26th year in 2010-11), men’s basket-ball coach Jim Calhoun (25th) and football coach Randy Edsall (12th). The University recently completed a long term contract extension with Calhoun. UConn has the distinction of being the only school in the nation with two active Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coaches in Calhoun (Class of 2005 inductee) and Auriemma (Class of 2006 inductee).

Hathaway was also a key factor in the opening of Rentschler Field in 2003 – the country’s newest and most modern BCS college football facility.

During Hathaway’s career, he has always made the student-athlete the top priority.

In the spring and fall semesters of the 2009 calendar year, UConn’s student-athletes excelled in the classroom as nearly 50% of the 650 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 “B-or better” semester grade point average. In addi-tion, the Division of Athletics has consistently maintained a 99 percent retention rate among its student-athletes.

“My focus is on the student-athlete,” says Hathaway. “That’s the most important part of our program. Our primary mission is the continued aca-demic success of our student-athletes. The challenge is to identify people early in the process and assist them in charting a career path. In addition, we want to provide a quality experience in intercollegiate athletics for our student-athletes.”

The University of Connecticut was saluted for its community service efforts by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) three times under Hathaway’s watch for its community service efforts. UConn was also honored by the NCAS in 2006 and ’07 for its efforts to assist former student-athletes in earning their college degree.

In the 2006-07 academic year, Hathaway served on the University search committee to hire Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Barry Feldman and Executive Director of the Alumni Association Lisa Lewis. He is currently a member of the search committee for the University’s new president.

Hathaway’s leadership has earned him respect and recognition both on the national and local levels.

He was one of four finalists for the “Athletic Director of the Year” in the spring of 2008 at the inaugural Sports Business Awards by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal.

In the summers of 2007 and ‘10, Hathaway was honored by NACDA as the AstroTurf Athletic Director of the Year for Division I-A in the Northeast region (which includes the New England states and New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey).

In 2004, The Sporting News named Hathaway to its “Power 100 List” - comprised of the 100 most powerful people in sports. He received the Joseph J. Fontana Distinguished Service Award from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association in the spring of 2005. In the winter of 2006, Hathaway received the General Robert R. Neyland Outstanding Athletic Director Award from the All-American Football Foundation.

During his tenure at both Colorado State and UConn, he was a member

of the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet, as well as the Postseason Football Licensing Subcommittee, which is responsible for issues involving postseason football competition and the certification of bowl games.

On the conference level, Hathaway was the chair of the BIG EAST Athletic Directors Executive Committee through November of 2009. He is also past chairman of the BIG EAST Championship and Competition Committee as well as the league’s Finance Committee.

Hathaway has served as a guest presenter at both the NACDA and NACMA (National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators) conventions in the past. In addition, he has also served as a lecturer at the IA Institute sponsored by the Division I-A Athletic Directors’ Association, held annually in Dallas.

Hathaway originally came to Connecticut in November of 1990 as Senior Associate Athletic Director. In that role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Division of Athletics.

He served internally as a program administrator for several sports, including men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s soccer at UConn as the Huskies won four national championships in those sports dur-ing his tenure - two in women’s basketball (1995 and 2000) and one each in men’s basketball (1999) and men’s soccer (2000).

Hathaway was also the program administrator for football. He played a critical role in the upgrade of the football program to Division I-A status as UConn became the first ever school to transition from the I-AA level to a BCS football conference.

During Hathaway’s tenure at Colorado State, he oversaw a 15-sport program - nine women’s teams and six men’s. The Ram football team made a pair of bowl appearances while Hathaway was at CSU. The men’s basket-ball team won the Mountain West Conference tournament in March of ‘03 and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 13 years. The women’s basketball team advanced to postseason play twice, including a trip to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2002 and the semifinals of the 2003 Women’s NIT.

Hathaway was an extremely successful fundraiser during his time in Fort Collins. The school drew national attention for a $15.2 million gift from the Bohemian Foundation and president Pat Stryker for football stadium renova-tions and expansion.

Prior to his first stint at UConn, Hathaway served in a number of capacities at his alma mater - the University of Maryland - from 1982-90, including Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Promotions, Acting Assistant Athletics Director for Business Affairs, Athletics Business Manager and men’s basketball trainer.

Hathaway earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration from the University of Maryland in 1981. He later received a Master’s Degree in General Administration (1991) from the University of Maryland and is currently continuing work on a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Connecticut.

He attended The Sports Management Institute at the Universities of Notre Dame and Southern California. Hathaway also completed the Management Development Program at Harvard University.

Born June 20, 1959, in Cheverly, Md., Hathaway and his wife Paula have two children: Meghan (October 15, 1991) and Michael (June 11, 1995).

Jeffrey Hathaway visits with Husky fans and friends at a reception before the Papajohns.com Bow.

Director of Athletics Jeffrey Hathaway and football student-athlete Andre Dixon at UConn’s graduation in May of 2010.




UConn atHLetiCs faCiLities

Harry a. gampel PavilionHome of men’s and women’s basketball

and women’s volleyball

xL CenterHome of men’s and women’s basketball

Rentschler fieldHome of UConn football

Mark R. shenkman training Center

the Burton family football Complex

Mark edward freitas ice forumHome of men’s and women’s ice hockey

J.o. Christian fieldHome of baseball

the Burrill family field at the Connecticut softball stadium

Home of softball

Joseph J. Morrone stadiumHome of men’s and women’s soccer

Hugh greer field HouseHome of men’s and women’s indoor track

wolff-Zackin natatoriumHome of men’s and women’s swimming and diving

Coventry LakeHome of rowing

UConn tennis CourtsHome of men’s and women’s tennis

george J. sherman family sports Complex

Home of men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, field hockey and women’s lacrosse




J. RoBeRt donneLLy HUsKy HeRitage sPoRts MUseUM

The sights and sounds of more than a century of intercollegiate athletics competition come alive during a visit to the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum.

Located in the new and expanded UConn Alumni Center in the heart of the University of Connecticut’s main campus in Storrs, the Husky Heritage Sports Museum is the ultimate library documenting the wide-ranging successes of Connecticut’s athletic programs.

The state-of-the-art design and layout of the 2,700 square foot Husky Heritage Sports Museum, named after benefactor and 1940 Connecticut basketball and football captain J. Robert (Bob) Donnelly (shown above with wife M.J.), vividly captures all of the energy, excitement and enthusiasm that is associated with “Huskymania”. Donnelly passed away on Sept. 26, 2005.

The visitors’ UConn experience begins with the University of Connecticut “National Champions” Gallery. This unique museum addition, located in the entrance foyer of the Husky Heritage Sports Museum, was unveiled in December of 2004 and will serve as a permanent tribute to all University of Connecticut varsity teams that climbed to the mountaintop and earned the right to be called National Champions.

Currently, a total of 13 national champion squads, representing four different UConn sports, have team photos and national championship logos on display in the National Champions gallery.

Included in the National Champions Gallery is the unbeaten 1948 men’s soccer team of Coach John Squires, the 1981 and 1985 UConn women’s field hockey teams of Coach Diane Wright, the 1981 men’s soccer team of Coach Joe Morrone, the 2000 men’s soccer team of Coach Ray Reid, the six national championship women’s basketball teams of Coach Geno Auriemma (1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009), and the 1999 and 2004 UConn men’s basketball teams of Coach Jim Calhoun.

Upon entering the Husky Heritage Sports Museum, visitors are greeted by a full figure statue of Jonathan, the legendary mascot of all Husky athletic teams.

Oversized banners proudly hang from the ceiling, displaying action images that feature 88 of Connecticut’s All-American stars representing 17 different intercollegiate sports.

A tour of the various sections of the Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a walk down memory lane for long-time followers of Connecticut athletics. For fans just becoming acquainted with UConn’s tradition of excellence, the various themes and areas of the museum, when woven together, narrate a complete and compelling sport-by-sport story line. The growth and development of Connecticut athletics is traced via text, photo-graphs and select artifacts from its humble beginnings in the 1890s to its present day ranking among the elite major college athletic programs in the nation.

Included among the “must see” memorabilia in the Husky Heritage Sports Museum main concourse are the 1981 and 2000 NCAA National Championship Men’s Soccer

trophies; the 1981 and 1985 NCAA National Championship Women’s Field Hockey trophies; the 1950s era baseball gloves belonging to Connecticut’s three Dropo brothers-including Walt Dropo’s first baseman’s mitt when he was the American League Rookie of the Year with the Boston Red Sox in 1950; the 1935 Ramnapping Trophy, awarded annually to the winner of the Connecticut-Rhode Island football game; a 1931 football signed by the entire Connecticut squad; team photos of Connecticut’s first men’s (1901) and women’s (1902) basketball squads; and the Waterford Crystal NCAA National Championship trophies won by UConn Women’s Basketball (1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010) and UConn Men’s Basketball (1999, 2004).

The pinnacle achievement of UConn’s eight NCAA National Championships in both men’s and women’s basketball is preserved and promoted in a unique circular sanc-tuary–the Connecticut Basketball Rotunda, a gift of Herb and Marcia Dunn.

Championship trophies and related artifacts that chronicle UConn’s men’s and women’s national titles are prominently featured in the rotunda, as are life-size cutouts of Husky All-American stars Ray Allen and Rebecca Lobo. Celebratory paintings of head coaches Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma are on display along with a one-of-a-kind watercolor team photo of the 25-member UConn Men’s Basketball All-Century team.

Also within the Husky Heritage Sports Museum experience is a video wall featuring a 65-inch high definition television. Visitors can view numerous historical moments in UConn history as captured on a variety of highlight films and documentaries.

Each display case of memorabilia and every historical photograph located within the walls of the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum describe a portion of a truly remarkable story.

That story of the teams, the coaches, and student-athletes who have been part of the rich history that constitutes the University of Connecticut athletic experience is now being told on a daily basis at UConn’s Husky Heritage Sports Museum.

The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is open free of charge to the general public during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) of the UConn Alumni Center.

Since the Husky Heritage Sports Museum opened in January of 2002, several important artifacts have been donated from UConn loyalists to help expand the scope of the Connecticut Athletics storyline.

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics continues to seek additional memorabilia/artifacts to help expand the story of the UConn Huskies. Anyone wishing to donate specific Connecticut Athletics items to the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum should contact: Tim Tolokan, Phone: (860) 486-9097, e-mail: [email protected].

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UConn atHLetiCs deveLoPMent fUnd

The Aero-Med Scholarship FundThe Peter Antonez Memorial Baseball ScholarshipThe Baum Family Scholarship The Baum, Cion and Newberg Families ScholarshipThe Baum Grandchildren Scholarship FundThe Arthur W. Beckius Memorial ScholarshipThe Peter Behuniak, Sr. Scholarship FundThe Harold and Helen Benson Family ScholarshipThe Bessette Family Men’s Track & Field Scholarship

FundThe Boudreau Family ScholarshipThe John J. Brennan Memorial Scholarship FundThe Joseph B. Burns ScholarshipThe Barbara and Bob Burrill Family Athletic

ScholarshipThe Michael G. Burton Endowed Scholarship FundThe Robert G. Burton Endowed Scholarship FundThe Ronald J. Bushwell ScholarshipThe Susan K. Butterworth ScholarshipThe M. Jeffrey Cariglia Memorial Golf ScholarshipThe Peter J. & Patricia J. Cathey ScholarshipThe J.O. Christian ScholarshipThe Herbert Tryon Clark, Sr. Class Of 1897 Endowed

Memorial Soccer ScholarshipThe Herbert T. Clark, Jr. Memorial Class Of 1934 Men’s Soccer Endowment FundThe Connecticut Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees

Scholarship FundThe Robert T. Crovo Family ScholarshipThe Jack Dennerley Memorial Soccer ScholarshipThe C. Preston Donaldson Softball Endowment FundThe Bob Donnelly Football Scholarship The Bob Donnelly Men’s Basketball ScholarshipThe Dropo Family ScholarshipThe Herbert and Marcia Dunn Men’s Basketball

Scholarship FundThe Herbert and Marcia Dunn Women’s Basketball

Scholarship FundThe Eblens/Leonard Seaman ScholarshipThe Irma K. And Alvin L. Evans Endowed Scholarship

FundThe Faculty/Staff Men’s Soccer ScholarshipThe Fiondella Family Women’s Basketball Endowed

ScholarshipThe Fleet Bank General Athletic Scholarship FundThe Robert Foster Family ScholarshipThe Robert and Audrey Foster Family Football

Scholarship FundThe Robert and Audrey Foster Family Softball

Scholarship FundThe Mark E. Freitas Athletic Scholarship FundThe Friends Of Soccer Endowed ScholarshipThe Barbara “Bobbie” K. Galchus Memorial Athletic

ScholarshipThe Timothy L. and Anne B. Gallagher Women’s

Basketball Scholarship FundThe Harry A. Gampel Scholarship Fund

The Harry A. and Edith D. Gampel Athletic Endowment Fund

The Seymour Gavens ScholarshipThe Gelfenbien Family Athletic ScholarshipThe Marty Gilman Memorial ScholarshipThe Robert W. Gordon ScholarshipThe Hugh S. Greer ’26 ScholarshipThe John M. Hall Memorial Athletic Scholarship

FundThe Haviland Family Baseball Scholarship FundThe John and Bette Herr Men’s Basketball Managers

Scholarship FundThe Raphael “Ray” Hoffenberg Memorial ScholarshipThe Samuel W. and Diane P. Holdridge Family

Athletic Scholarship FundThe Paul N. Ippedico and Mary E. Berube ScholarshipThe Ronald D. and Mary C. Jarvis Athletic

Scholarship FundThe Robert E. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship AwardThe John and Diane Kim Endowed Women’s

Swimming ScholarshipThe Max Kotkin Athletic ScholarshipThe Nihla and Bob Lapidus Football Scholarship

Endowment FundThe Leandri Family ScholarshipW. Peter ’50 and Carolyn Lind Men’s Basketball FundThe Maher Family ScholarshipThe Richard D. Mangiarelli ScholarshipThe Marks Family Scholarship FundThe Donyell Marshall Men’s Basketball Endowed

ScholarshipThe McFadden Family Scholarship FundThe Joe McGinn Memorial Men’s Basketball National

Championship Endowment FundThe Dr. John F. And Carol L. Mele ScholarshipThe Men’s Soccer Lettermen ScholarshipThe Men’s Track Letterwinner Scholarship Fund The Joseph Merritt Company Athletic Scholarship

FundThe Michaels Jewelers Foundation Scholarship

Endowment FundThe Bill Mitchell Endowed Soccer ScholarshipThe Monaco Family Men’s Soccer Scholarship FundThe Mooradian Family Endowed Football ScholarshipThe Joseph J. Morrone Endowment FundThe Joseph J. Morrone Endowed Soccer ScholarshipThe Janis C. And Rocco A. Murano Scholarship FundThe Charles and Jacquelyn Nagy Endowed Baseball

ScholarshipThe J. Peter Natale Track And Field Scholarship Fund The Kevin P. Newman Athletic ScholarshipThe Frank and Alice Niederwerfer, Sr. Family

Scholarship FundThe Anna Noske Scholarship The John Noske ScholarshipThe William H. O’Brien Ice Hockey EndowmentThe Oleksiw Family Scholarship For FootballThe David And Cheryl Olender Women’s Basketball

Scholarship Fund

The Omar Coffee Company ScholarshipThe Samuel J. Orr, Jr. FundThe Lawrence R. Panciera ScholarshipThe Pappanikou Scholarship FundThe Pappanikou Family Scholarship FundThe People’s Bank Athletic ScholarshipThe Perrachio Family Football ScholarshipThe Raymond and Marilyn Peracchio Basketball

Scholarship Fund The Isadore and Minnie Pinsky ScholarshipThe Polo Family ScholarshipThe Julius “Puggy” Roth ScholarshipThe Dee Rowe Athletic Scholarship FundThe Coach Donald E. Rowe Endowed Men’s

Basketball Scholarship FundThe Robert T. and Renee P. Samuels Scholarship

FundThe Robert T. and Renee P. Samuels Women’s

Basketball Endowed Scholarship The SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc. Scholarship The Schilberg Family Men’s Basketball Scholarship

FundThe Schwartz Family Women’s Athletics Scholarship

FundThe Schwartz ScholarshipThe Shoprite Supermarkets of Connecticut Women’s

Endowed Basketball Scholarship FundThe Sinatro Family ScholarshipThe Jennifer C. Smith Athletic Endowment FundThe Dr. John Y. Squires Endowed Soccer ScholarshipThe Tamer Family Endowment For Women’s

BasketballThe Allen and Mary Tracy Women’s Basketball

Scholarship FundThe Treibick Family Crew Team Endowment FundThe Treibick Family Endowment For Women’s

Tennis And Women’s CrewThe Treibick Family Women’s Volleyball Endowment

FundThe Tremaine Scholarship FundThe Walter J. Trojanowski Football Scholarship FundThe UConn Club General Athletic Scholarship FundThe United Abrasives, Inc. Scholarship FundThe United Abrasives, Inc. Football ScholarshipThe United Technologies Research Center Scholarship

FundThe Kenneth N. Vernon Memorial ScholarshipThe Sherwood C. Waldron Scholarship FundThe Edward L. Waltman Memorial Scholarship FundThe Dr. Charles E. Waring ScholarshipThe Dr. Charles E. Waring Football Scholarship FundThe Willett Family Women’s Softball Endowed

ScholarshipThe Bette and Tom Wolff Scholarship FundThe Wolff-Davis Swimming ScholarshipThe Wolff Family Scholarship AwardThe Wolff-Zackin and Associates, Inc. ScholarshipThe Charlene and Bob Wright Women’s Basketball

Scholarship FundThe Diane Wright Field Hockey Scholarship Fund

The UConn Athletic Development Fund is extremely grateful to our Endowed Scholarship Donors. For more information on the UConn Athletic Development Fund, please call (860) 486-3863.

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