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Prize-Winning Work at UNH
The work of Assistant Chemistry Professor Dr. Nancy Ortins Savage, Ph.D., was recently recognized by the Connecticut Quality Improvement Partnership, which awarded the University a silver CQIA Innovation Prize for its Engineering and Science Summer Institute for Young Women. Dr. Savage coordinates the Institute.
Faculty Member Quoted
In Prevention Magazine
Dr. Rosa Mo, chair of UNH’s Division of Health Professions and coordinator of the Human Nutrition Graduate Program, was quoted in the article The Good Enough Guide to Health in the June 2008 issue of Prevention Magazine. See In the News, below.
Campus News
NOTE: UNHToday publishes every Tuesday during the academic year. Please send your news to UNH Today unhtoday@newhaven.edu by the end of the day on the previous Monday. This will be the last summer issue until the e-newsletter resumes publication for the 2008-2009 academic year on Tuesday, Aug 19. For publicity requests, fill out the UNH Publicity Requests form http://www.newhaven.edu/unhtoday/docs/events_form01.pdf and forward to the Public Affairs Office, New Hall.
Students Travel to China For a Summer Learning Experience
Alumni Weekend - A Huge Success
Friendships were renewed, new connections were made and an enthusiasm for the University was apparent during the Second Annual Alumni Weekend held June 6 through June 9. More than 600 alumni, family and friends enjoyed four days of events that began with the celebration of the University’s E.M.B.A. Program and football reunion on Friday night and concluded Monday with the 18th Annual Charger Classic. Warm temperatures brought out families and friends to Saturday’s barbecue, where fireworks awed the crowd, and kids both big and small played on the Kayo Field.
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New Microscope Will Assist Lyme Research
The Schwartz Foundation recently presented the Department of Biology and Environmental Science with the gift of a Leica DM2500 microscope. The microscope’s powerful magnification significantly improves clarity of images, says Dr. Eva Sapi, who has been pursuing ground-breaking research into the study of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
Student-Athletes: No Strangers to Service
The 2007-08 school year shattered the athletic department’s community service goal of 1,500 hours when 17 varsity teams completed a total of 2,071 hours of service. This past year almost doubled the 2006-07 total of 1,132 hours, proving that the ‘service’ attribute of NCAA Division II is well understood at UNH. Students volunteered at a variety of locations, from the New Haven YMCA to the Guilford and Branford Youth Soccer program, and hope to log even more hours next year.
UNH, Community College
Sign Innovative Agreement
President Kaplan and Gateway Community College President Dr. Dorsey L. Kendrick signed an agreement June 12 that will help to make UNH the preferred institution for Gateway students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution. The agreement included academic grants of up to $12,000 for academically strong students. It also guaranteed admission to UNH for Gateway students who fill certain requirements. “This is the first comprehensive institution-to-institution articulation agreement we have entered into with a community college,” said Art Goon, dean of the University College at UNH. “We plan to develop similar agreements with other Connecticut community colleges.”
Click here for the press release on the event.
Longtime University Supporter James Q. Bensen Dies
James Q. Benson, 94, of Madison, who served the University of New Haven as a member of the Board of Governors and as an emeritus board member for more than 30 years, died June 23. A UNH honorary degree recipient and graduate of Princeton University who was active in the Boy Scouts, the United Fund for Greater New Haven and the Princeton Alumni Association, he spent most of his career as a district sales manager at Bethlehem Steel.
Summer Central Duplicating Hours
The Central Duplicating Office will be closed on Fridays during the summer. If you have an emergency and need services, please contact either Lucille Spoldi at ext. 7129 or David Roberts at ext. 7435.
Family Fun at the Southeastern Campus
The second annual UNH Southeastern Family Beach BBQ Day, held on Saturday, June 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell Beach in New London, was a success, bringing together West Haven graduate students and New London students, alums, and their families for an afternoon of fun, laughter and good food.
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A SOARing Success
By the end of July, University faculty and staff expect to have met more than 1,000 students through the SOAR program, and were anticipating more than 750 parents would visit campus to learn about transitioning their students from college to high school. Students will continue to visit campus throughout the month of July.
New Men’s Golf Coach a UNH Alumnus
Al Velicka ’68, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, was recently hired as the new head coach of the men’s golf team at UNH. Velicka played golf for the University from 1964 to 1966 during the team’s early years, and says he is ready to take the team even further into the future. "I can't begin to express the honor and excitement that I feel coming back to UNH as men's golf coach," he said. "I am eager to coach this team and instill in these young men the dedication that I feel for the game of golf.” To read the full article on Velicka’s new position, click here.
What’s New on the Website
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A Residence Hall Update
Click here to check out what’s new with construction on the residence hall.
Bartels Hall, the Campus Center,
Undergoes Renovation
New furnishings, carpeting and numerous other renovations have put a fresh face on Bartels Hall, the campus center. Stop by to take a look and sink into a freshly upholstered seat.
A Record Year for OHSSP
The 36th class of the Outstanding High School Seniors Program (OHSSP) graduated on Wednesday, May 28 with the highest GPA average in the program’s history. The students who participate in this program, who have proved themselves by possessing exemplary academic records, are able to finish their last semester of coursework at UNH, giving them an additional head start for college. Out of more than 300 local students, only 11 were chosen for the program. Each student received a full scholarship to UNH for the spring semester.
New VP of Advancement Named
President Kaplan has announced that Richard J. Tuchman, a prominent Connecticut fundraising professional who currently serves as the executive director of Development at the University of Hartford, will be the new vice president for University Advancement. Rick has been an executive in the Development and Advancement offices at Yale University, Saint Joseph College, Quinnipiac University and at the American Heart Association, and began his career with the Boy Scouts of America. Part of the team completing the University of Hartford’s $175 million capital campaign, Rick also led the successful completion of a $30 million campaign at Saint Joseph and directed Quinnipiac’s Development Office for four years. He arrives at UNH July 28.
New Physical World Investigation Camp
From August 11 through August 15, UNH will hold an investigation camp for young men and women entering grades seven through ten. Faculty, staff and alumni will receive a 10 percent discount when enrolling a student. For more information, e-mail universitycollege@newhaven.edu
Grab Your 15 Minutes of Fame
At UNH’s Faculty/Staff Talent Show
The inaugural UNH Faculty/Staff Talent Show will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in Dodds Theatre. A reception will follow the event, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Prizes will be given for top performances. Those interested in performing or helping to plan the event should contact Jim Monahan at jmonahan@newhaven.edu or 203-932-7279. The campus community is invited and encouraged to attend.
Student News
Students Win Accolades
For Research Poster
Dan Osipovitch ’09 Chemistry and Forensic Science, and Thomas Gordon ’08 Biology and Forensic Science, have won an Undergraduate Travel Award from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The two, who were mentored by Associate Chemistry Professor Pauline Schwartz and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Carl Barratt, exhibited a research poster at the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, in April. They will travel to New Orleans in April 2009 to present their work at the organization’s annual meeting.
In The News
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| = | Temporary home found for new school New Haven Register, June 26, 2008: The school, a collaborative effort between the New Haven district and UNH, will eventually be built on land adjacent to the UNH campus... more >> |
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| = | City immigrant family exploited, officials say New Haven Register, June 25, 2008: UNH professor Mario Gaboury commented... more >> |
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| = | Justice Denied - Victims of sexual abuse are speaking out against the state statute of limitations Hartford Advocate, June 19, 2008: Mike Lawlor, a professor of criminal justice at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | New Psychology Department Chair Daily Eastern News, June 26, 2008: Dr. John H. Mace of UNH will become the new Psychology Department chair of Eastern Illinois University on July 1... more >> |
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| = | The Good Enough Guide to Health Prevention Magazine, June 2008: Rosa Mo, a nutrition professor at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | UNH offers admission pledge New Haven Register, June 24, 2008: UNH will sign an agreement this week guaranteeing academically successful graduates of Gateway Community College admission to the more than 90 bachelor degree programs UNH offers... more >> |
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| = | Job market sound for many college graduates New Haven Register, June 22, 2008: At UNH, students are advised to begin thinking about their career goals as early as freshman year... more >> |
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| = | Coming to America - International students are flocking to area colleges and universities like never before Business New Haven, June 23, 2008: Joe Spellman, director of international admissions at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Foul balls are a scary part of baseball Los Angeles Times, June 17, 2008: Gil Fried, specialist in sports facility risk management at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Scientist discusses research investigating additional pathogens causing Lyme Disease symptoms on 'Interviews with Experts' series eMediaWire.com, June 15, 2008: Lyme Disease researcher Dr. Eva Sapi discusses current projects at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Forensic scientist recognized for work Star Ledger, June 13, 2008: Bill Alvine Sr. serves as special assistant to the dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at UNH.... more >> |
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| = | Clark receives merit award Town Times, June 5, 2008: UNH student Sarah Clark has been recognized as a member of UNH's student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management... more >> |
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| = | Push mower returns as green technology New Haven Register, June 12, 2008: UNH professor of philosophy Joel Marks comments... more >> |
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| = | Educating About Lyme Disease Wilton Villager, June 14, 2008: UNH tick study comes through Wilton... more >> |
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| = | How They Did It: Doubled Enrollment in a Year University Business Magazine, June 13, 2008: The incoming class size is a full 100% jump from last year's incoming class at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Sparano encouraged by Dolphins' progress FoxSports.com, June 13, 2008 more >> |
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| = | Dave Fleming, my hometown hero ESPN.com, June 9, 2008: Jeff Pearlman, former Sports Illustrated senior writer, comments on Dave Fleming, a former pitcher for the Mariners and a graduate of UNH... more >> |
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| = | Mock crime investigations let pupils see law enforcement roles in action New Haven Register, June 7, 2008: Three scenes were set up at the Henry C. Lee Institute forensic laboratories at UNH... more >> |
Attend this Lecture
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