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I have just read the University of Hartford magazine from cover to cover and had to write to let you know how splendid it is. At last there is a publication that presents the University in a way that reflects all that makes it exceptional. As a longstanding member of the University Presidents’ College lifelong learning program and chair for 12 years of its volunteers, I have come to know the University as “an unknown jewel.” At last, a publication that may change that. —Nancy Mather (Presidents’ College) I just received my Spring 2018 copy of H, and was fascinated by the article on Angela Davis under the “Words of Wisdom/Expert Advice” section. I think you forgot a couple of vital pieces of information when describing her background. For example, I recall that in August 1970, she was the one who purchased and provided firearms to the Soledad brothers, whose attempted escape from a Marin County courthouse resulted in the kidnapping and death of the presiding judge and several others. She supported
the Black Panthers, who financed their “free breakfast” programs through extortion and robbery. I recall her membership in the Che-Lumumba branch of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA), Che Guevara being one of the most bloodthirsty murderers in the ’50s and ’60s (he actually bragged about loving the smell of blood while executing prisoners without trial in Cuba). In 1980 and 1984, she was the vice presidential candidate on the CPUSA ticket. I also seem to recall her calling for the overthrow of the United States government and its replacement by a communist state—what she now refers to in this article as “structural change.” It would be nice if your piece told the full story of this radical anti-American revolutionary, instead of just the parts that make her look good.—Michael F. Wirz ’69 (CETA) Just got my “UHA” magazine. Some things don’t change—with both undergrad (Hartt) and grad (Barney) degrees, “UHA” is just one of those things that is ingrained—but, okay, I’ll try to change! After seeing the very sad news that one of
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my Hartt colleagues (Sharon Flagg—fabulous pianist) had passed away, I was delighted to read of Greg Woodward’s appointment as president. I know I knew the name, just wasn’t immediately placing it—until I read further into the article. I, too, am a graduate of Hall High School and played in the jazz band. I played bassoon in the extended woodwind section. We were not able to go on “Eurotour,” but we did play in the “Pops” and “All That Jazz” concerts. Please pass along my sincerest congratulations—local kid makes it to the top. So awesome! —Liz Glater ’78 (Hartt), M’90 (Barney) A quick note to let you know UHart’s new magazine is awesome—so awesome I didn’t even recognize it at first! As a Barney school alum and former Alumni Board member, I am glad to see the content and design now reflective of what I have long felt to be an incredibly special and contemporary university. My only feedback is to please increase the font size just a titch so I can continue to enjoy this wonderful publication as I age.—Maureen Leathers ’05 (Barney)
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The sun came this afternoon just as the #UHart community gathered to remember the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims and to stand for unity and inclusion.
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Midnight Breakfast was a blast! As part of our annual tradition, #UHart students ate breakfast Sunday night before finals week.