construction program and later re-located in 2008, 2013 and 2024.
UConn officials measured the paint's depth with a small drill in fall 2018 and determined 1.25 inches of paint had accumulated on the rock since it was placed on that site in 2008.
Student organizations regularly host annual events, including concerts, pep rallies, guest speaker engagements, and social events like "One Ton Sundae" wherein students receive free scoops from a large quantity of ice cream.
=== Community and tourism ===
The town of Mansfield's "downtown" area developments have been popular with UConn students, nearby residents, and visitors. Developed as a long-term construction project in the early 2000s, the "downtown" area is designed to be a mixed-use town center that includes retail shops, restaurants, offices, and housing. Current notable tenants include a Price Chopper supermarket, restaurants, and a co-branded UConn book store operated by Barnes and Noble.
Students are eligible for free in-state bus and rail transportation …
