The panoramic view of Horsebarn Hill on the University of Connecticut inspires at all times of the year.
Late in 1880, brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs offered 170 acres of farmland and a few barns to establish an agricultural school for boys to the state of Connecticut. (The gift included $5,000 to purchase equipment and supplies.) On April 21, 1881 the Connecticut General Assembly voted to establish the Storrs Agricultural School, which opened on Sept. 28, 1881, with three faculty members and 12 students.
Times have changed at UConn, but elements remain true to its roots in the soil. Manuring the fields is an integral part of life and feeding the earth (and moving the fragrant results of the cows, horses, and other livestock that is part of the animal sciences on campus).
At the same time this tractor was working the fields, NCAA basketball teams were readying to play at Gampel Pavilion, and a horse symposium offered up workshops on how to fit saddles, team demonstrations, a polo match, wagon rides and more.
The UConn Co-op Bookstore was open and busy and the joggers and walkers enjoyed the early spring weather all over campus.
What diversity of choice for how to spend a spring day.
