Events

Senior Week Activities

The week leading up to graduation is often referred to as Senior Week. Each year a variety of social activities occur during this Monday-to-Friday time period. It is an opportunity for classmates to reconnect during the week leading up to commencement. The activities planned are completely up to members of the class to decide upon. Historically, the events have been organized by the graduating classes' former MDSG officers and/or the fourth year student representatives to the Commencement Committee. In the past, social activities have included local winery tours, picnics and softball games, karaoke nights, golf tournaments, Rock Cats games, beach trips, happy hours, gatherings, games and barbeques at local parks.

The Commencement Dinner Dance is typically held on the Friday evening prior to graduation. It is normally held at the Farmington Club, Town Farm Road, Farmington, Connecticut, at 6 p.m. Each graduating medical and dental student is given the opportunity to attend the dinner with one guest free of charge. Additional guests may be invited for a charge to the student. The approximate cost is $45.00 per additional guest. All students and guests receive two beverage tickets and dinner. Music is provided by a DJ.

Awards Brunches

The Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine hold separate awards brunches on the Saturday morning prior to graduation. Specific information regarding the locations of the awards ceremonies can be obtained from the individual schools. The Medical School awards brunch is open to award recipients and their family members only. Specific information related to the Dental School awards brunch can be obtained from Sandie Krawczynski. For additional information related to the Medical School awards brunch, please contact Lisa Francini or Jenny Beaurivage.

The English Tea and Concert is typically held on Saturday at 3 p.m. The event is open to all students and their guests and is held in the University of Connecticut Health Center Food Court, featuring the music of Dr. Alan Lurie and his chamber music group, the Noteworthy Ensemble. It is an afternoon of instrumental, vocal and dance music. The concert is followed by a high tea.

The Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut, Ballroom Level, Ballrooms A and B.