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Recognition Opportunities

Leave your mark at the University of Hartford

Investing in Possibility

Giving to the President's Fund for Reimagining Excellence provides vital support for the living and learning spaces for our students. In recognition of these gifts, we have various opportunities to name a space on campus.

MAKE A GIFT

When you name a space at the University of Hartford, you invest in the promise of tomorrow.

You are not only creating a lasting tribute to your values and vision, you are helping to shape the experiences of generations of students, inspiring excellence and innovation for years to come. 

In gratitude for your generous contribution to the President’s Fund for Reimagining Excellence, you have the opportunity to be recognized as a donor or to honor a loved one through an existing campus space identified below. If you have any questions about the spaces or recognition opportunities, please contact Rebecca Brandt, senior director of development and campaign planning. 

Name a Space

Explore a listing of spaces on campus that are available for recognition. Discover how your story can become part of ours.

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University Commons — $1.5M

The largest dining hall on campus, the University Commons, provides a variety of freshly prepared meals in an open-kitchen environment. This space is a hub for students on the residential side of campus.

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Center for Student Success — $750K

Launched in the Fall of 2019, and incorporating all units related to student life and academic services, the Center for Student Success provides students with a holistic approach to college life at UHart. The Center for Student Success is located in Gengras Student Union.

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Gateway Entry — $500K

The intersection of the academic and residential side of campus, the Gateway Entry is located between the Campus Store and Harrison Libraries within the Harry Jack Gray Center.

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Pedestrian Bridge — $500K

The iconic pedestrian bridge at UHart that overlooks the Park River connects the academic and residential sides of campus.

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Softball Field — $500K

The Hartford Softball Field is located adjacent to Al-Marzook Field (soccer, lacrosse and field hockey) in the outdoor athletic complex. The field has bleacher seating for 500 guests, with additional standing room viewing bringing the total capacity to 750. The facility includes in-ground dugouts, batting cages, two bullpens and a 28-foot scoreboard. The outdoor athletics complex also features an all-purpose building, which houses restrooms and a concession stand.

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Gengras Student Union Café —$250K

The Genras Student Union (GSU) is the heart of the UHart community. The North and South Café is home to large-scale events and programming for students and community members. 

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Weight Room—$250K

Recently renovated weight room within the Reich Family Pavilion, used by our intercollegiate Division III student-athletes.

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Commons Patio—$100K

A gathering space for students in front of the entrance to the University Commons

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C-Neighborhood Firepit—$100K

Recently added to the residential side of campus, UHart's outdoor firepit is a welcoming space for students to gather, enjoy a fire, and roast marshmallows. The firepit is located in our C-Neighborhood of the first-year residence halls.

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Gengras Student Union Patio—$100K

The outdoor patio, located at the main entrance of the Gengras Student Union, is a space for students to relax on our red Adirondack chairs, student organizations to table for their programming, or enjoy lunch outside. 

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OSEI Office Suite—$100K

The Office of Student Engagement and Inclusion, which supports student activities and programming for all students, includes a suite of offices and student lounge spaces.

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Gengras Student Union Event Space—$100K

This recently renovated space in the lower level of the GSU is multi-use for 60-person events or a lounge space for students.

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Hursey Center Concrete/Civil Engineering Lab—$100K

Located on the first floor of the Hursey Center, the state-of-the-art lab space is used by our students and faculty in the civil engineering program.

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Hawk Hall Common Space—$100K

Located on the first floor of Hawk Hall, this common room can be used for meetings, studying or a space for students to hang out.

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Study Abroad Office—$50K

UHart offers more than 200 different study abroad programs around the world. Students can learn more about these opportunities by visiting the Study Abroad Office on the third floor of the Genras Student Union. 

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Hursey Center Cybersecuirty Lab—$50K

A laboratory within the Hursey Center, the technology-rich Cybersecurity Lab provides students with a safe, controlled environment for training, testing and researching cybersecurity.

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Hawk Hall Classrooms—$50K

Classrooms located on the first floor of Hawk Hall that are used for classes across all majors.

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Center for Student Success Offices—$25K

The Center for Student Success, our one-stop shop in helping students navigate their college experience, has three offices used by our profesisonal advisors available to name.

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Career Closet—$25K

The Career Closet is a community wardrobe that provides all students with access to business professional and business casual clothing for the purpose of creating equity in the ability to successfully interview for internships, jobs and future career paths.

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Red Tail Records Office—$25K

Our fully student-led and student-run record label, Red Tail Records has an office located on the lower level of the Gengras Student Union.

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Commuter Student Lounge—$25K

Lounge space for our commuter student population and Commuter Student Association that includes comfortable seating, computers, and TV and gaming consoles. This student hang space is located on the lower level of the Gengras Student Union.

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HEAT Office—$25K

The Hartford Events and Activities Team, run by current students, has an office space located on the lower level of the Genras Student Union.

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Inclusion Lounge—$25K

Open to all students on campus to share conversation and hang out with friends. Located on the lower level of the Gengras Student Union.

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STN2 Office—$25K

STN Channel 2 is an entirely student-run television network at UHart. The office space is located on the lower level of the Gengras Student Union.

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Harrison Libraries Study Balconies—$25K

Located on the top floor of the Harrison Libraries, the three balconies are used for study spaces for students.

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Hursey Center Outpatient Room—$25K

The outpatient room, which is part of the Hursey Center's Hartford HealthCare Simulation Suite, provides hands-on, real-world learning experiences for our nursing students.

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Hawk Hall Study Rooms—$25K

There are four study spaces, one on each floor of Hawk Hall, used as group or individual learning spaces in the residence hall.

Connect with our Development Team

Ready to explore naming opportunities that align with your philanthropic goals? Our development team is here to help you find the perfect way to make your mark at UHart.

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