This is an archived article. The answer awaits you on Sept. 21, when the University's fund-raising arm, The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc., hosts an open house in its new facility on the Storrs campus. The event, which begins at 10 a.m., will feature tours and information sessions throughout the day.
Private philanthropy can make a difference in excellence.
To that end, a series of information sessions will provide faculty and staff with insight into how private donations can work for them and their programs. As part of the building's tour, Foundation staff will describe their fund-raising activities and how these are helping the University. The Foundation has an impressive track record for record-breaking results. According to Foundation officials, financial support increased across the entire University system. The endowment provides a perpetual income source for UConn's faculty, programs and students.