UConn’s Dairy Bar has made a brand new ice cream flavor in honor of Avery Point’s 50th anniversary! There was a community-wide contest for the best name and, after a vote, we are pleased to announce:

Avery Point Coastal Crunch

Named by Avery Point’s own Lisa Hastings, Avery Point Coastal Crunch is a pale blue colored vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips and a graham cracker swirl, it is set to hit the shelves Thursday, March 2nd and will be available for purchase at Mort’s on the the Avery Point Campus.

Check out the video to see Lisa’s unique plan to share her winnings!!

We have unearthed from our records the orientation handbook from one of the very first cohorts at UConn Avery Point, 1968’s incoming Freshmen–aka, the class of ’72.The handbook is a great link to the past, offering information about the University’s policies and procedures on everything from the dress code and how to access cancellations, to financial aid, student organizations, even the campus BOWLING ALLEY(??). It’s a really interesting glimpse into the past.

Take a look!

1968 Orientation Handbook