DePasqua pursues passion thanks in part to scholarship
Joseph “J.J.” DePasqua has loved everything about weather since at least second grade, when he remembers reading weather books for fun. By the fifth grade he interviewed television forecaster Geoff Fox for a school project about tornadoes in Connecticut. He was hooked.
WestConn was a natural for DePasqua to attend when he I really appreciate those who have donated to help me, but more importantly I value those who have donated to keep many students working hard in school.graduated high school partly because its proximity to his home in Manchester, Conn., would give him plenty of time to spend on his weekend job as a disc jockey. But he was also attracted to the university because of its potential in science.
“When I heard about the new Science Building a couple of years ago, I thought ‘I’d like to be a part of that,’” DePasqua said.
He has been a successful part. Last year, he was awarded the Jonathan Mottley Meteorology Scholarship, given to the meteorology student with the highest grade point average.
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Capitalizing on our location in Danbury, Connecticut, a New England city characterized by its economic vibrancy and its diverse citizenry, as well as our proximity to the educational and cultural riches of New York City, WestConn has truly become a global university. Our students can be found exhibiting their art in Manhattan, performing theater on Broadway and in Scotland, visiting the United Nations and traveling to China, Spain, Puerto Rico and Vietnam for immersion programs.
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DePasqua pursues passion thanks in part to scholarship
WestConn is proud to offer the affordability and access of a mid-sized public university while creating the quality experience of the best private institutions. Through private and corporate scholarships and endowments, the university continues to provide resources to students with academic achievement and financial need.
Joseph "J.J." DePasqua
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