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Send your campus news or event info to UNHToday@newhaven.edu. The University’s weekly e-newsletter - UNH Today - keeps you up-to-date on campus news and student events. Be sure to check your University e-mail account every Tuesday for UNH Today to learn the latest on campus.
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President Kaplan Speaks
On UNH, Economy
Where does UNH stand within the context of the recession? Click here to read President Kaplan’s comments to administrators, faculty and staff given on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Dodds Theatre.
Support the “Go Green” Campaign
The University Sustainability Committee encourages the University community to sign a Green Pledge early this semester. Click here for more information about the “Go Green” Campaign.
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Campus News
Is It a Cold?
The winter weather is starting to take a toll on a number of students.
Click here to review a form concerning flu-like symptoms.
Brimming with Talent:
Kennedy Center Festival Applauds Achievements of Theater Students
Several University of New Haven students were recognized during the prestigious Kennedy Center Awards this past week, including Javier Stevens, who reached the semi-finals of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarsihp Awards. Stevens was one of 30 students chosen from a group of 200. His scene partner was Amaya Needleman. Also recognized, this time with a citation, were Jeremy Tortora and Nicholas Theodoseau, who paired up to design a student poster, and Keri Comeroski.
Top tributes also were paid to Emily Gorecki and Jessica Emerson, who won the Barbizon Scenic Design Award for the University production, “Two Rooms.” The award is given to only one scenic design in each of the regions throughout the country. They won an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. in April to represent Region I – New England. Congratulations to the award-winning Theater Program for starting off the year so brightly!
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Sigma Iota Alpha Hosting Play
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is producing an educational play, “Platanos and Collard Greens,” written by David Lamb. E-mail sia@newhaven.edu if you are interested in helping out.
Penny Wars
The National Society of Black Engineers presents Penny Wars, where members of each class year will be able to gain points – and therefore money – for their class. Tables will be set up in Bartels Hall, the campus center, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 13 for classes to place their coins The team with the most positive points wins a portion of the money for the class.
Web Updates
Click here for the current web updates.
Candy Grams for Sale
The Marine Biology Club will be selling candy grams Monday, Feb. 9 through Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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National Security Topic
Of Lee College Lecture
Confronting national security challenges with out-of-the-box solutions will be the topic of a talk by Ben Riley of the Department of Defense from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in the Moulton Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Riley is a former Navy captain decorated by former President George W. Bush for innovative development of science and technology programs for the Department of Defense. He is now the director of the Rapid Reaction Technology Office in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year
The Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences is hosting a Chinese New Year celebration at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 in Dodds Theatre. Celebrate with Chinese music, song, dancing and food. Questions? Email ahogan@newhaven.edu.
Rape Aggression Defense for Women
The UNH Police Department is holding defense classes for women. Click here for more information and a list of classes.
Engineering Canoe Project
The annual canoe-construction project of the the Tagliatela College of Engineering’s Concrete Canoe Club is well underway. The canoe will be 20 feet in length, 30 inches wide at the widest point and will be 5/8 of an inch thick. More important, it will really float. Click here to view photos.
National Wear Red Day
Friday Feb. 6 is National Wear Red Day. Wear red in support of healthy hearts.
WNHU Wants Your Feedback
Take a moment to answer a brief questionnaire for WNHU. Click here to give your feedback.
Join the UNH Marching Band
With a new football season starting next fall, the UNH Marching Band is signing up students interested in joining this spring. Click here for more information.
Flu Shots Still Available
It is not too late to protect yourself from the flu. Contact Health Services at 203.932.7079 to get your shot.
Campus Safety Policies
Click here to learn about campus safety and security.
Faculty/Staff News
Critical Position Filled In Business Office
Jill Marino, who most recently worked for Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) in North Haven, has joined the Business Office to fill a critical vacancy in the University’s Grants Administration division. Jill is skilled in all aspects of grant admininistration, and also has experience developing operating budgets, Accounts Receivable analysis and more. She can be contacted at 203.932.7179 or jmarino@newhaven.edu.
Faculty Development Workshops
Faculty development workshops will be held through the spring semester in the Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for a list of the workshops.
Student Retention Workshops
Available to Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are encouraged to avail themselves of the following workshops, which begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 5, “10 Steps to Building a Successful Retention/Graduation Plan,” Bartels Hall, the campus center, Moulton Lounge; March 10, “The Key to Improving Retention and Student Success,” Dodds Theatre; April 28, “Retention Strategies for Commuter Students,” Dodds Theatre.
Preventative Health Guidelines
Gallagher Benefits, the insurance broker, has prepared a Preventative Health Guide. Click here to view.
The Plot Thickens:
Me & UNH – Your Personal HR Office
Watch your e-mail Friday, Feb. 6 for your access login and password for Me & UNH, the University’s new online, self-service employee program. With Me & UNH you can get answers to your HR and payroll questions virtually 24 hours a day, on campus or off. Get answers to frequently asked questions, acquire important forms or update your personal information. Click here for more details.
Training on Sexual Misconduct
UNH campus advocate and Milford Crisis Center staff member Melissa Jennings will host a training session seminar for faculty and staff on what constitutes sexual misconduct. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Questions? Contact mjennings@newhaven.edu or wtyler@newhaven.edu. Click here for more info.
Student News
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Join the A-Team
Work for the Admissions Office in a rewarding job! Apply for the A-Team all day Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6 at Bartels Hall, the campus center Applications also available in Bayer Hall.
Deepher Do-Over
Nominate candidates for a chance to win a salon and spa package. Nominations will be held through Friday, Feb. 6. Email dpe@newhaven.edu to nominate someone. Then pay for your favorite candidate to win Feb. 9 through Feb. 12 in Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Application Deadlines
The Alternative Spring Break and Presidential Fellowship applications are due by Friday, Feb. 6.
Click here for the Alternative Spring Break application.
Click here for the Presidential Fellowship application.
May Graduation Reminder
May graduation petitions are due by Monday, March 2 in the Registrar’s office. Click here for more information.
Audition for the Spring Play
Auditions are being held for the spring play, “A Flea in Her Ear,” in which 15 parts are available. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. E-mail Bob Boles at rboles@newhaven.edu if you are interested.
Grad School Open House
The Southeastern campus is hosting a graduate school open house from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at Mitchell College in New London. Click here for more information.
Looking for an Internship?
Click here for internship opportunities and relevant information.
Meal Plan Changes
Meal Plan changes can be made until Monday, Feb. 9. After Feb. 9, no changes will be allowed. Stop by the Office of Residential Life, Bixler Hall, to make changes, or call 203.932.7076.
Be My Valentine
Send a Crush soda valentine from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the Programming Space, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
UNH and AT&T
AT&T will be on campus 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. AT&T is offering UNH students a 7 percent discount on plans.
UNH In The Spotlight
2008-2009 Academic Year
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| = | The Crime Fight - The latest law-enforcement tools to battle a rising tide Newsweek, January 30, 2009: Dr. William Tafoya of UNH comments... more >> |
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| = | Surviving layoff waves Beaumont Enterprise, December 27, 2008: Stuart Sidle, director of the industrial-organizational graduate psychology program at UNH, comments ... more >> |
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| = | Luxury Tutoring - Colleges spend millions on lavish study centers for athletes Honolulu Advertiser, December 25, 2008: UNH professor Allen Sack comments... more >> |
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| = | Connecticut Campus Compact to recruit Americorps volunteers for year of service Fairfield Citizen-News, January 21, 2009: One of the Americorps volunteers will take part in service learning programs at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Miami picks Mark Whipple to run offense International Herald Tribune, January 27, 2009: Mark Whipple (former UNH Coach) has been named the new offensive coordinator at the University of Miami... more >> |
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Feb. 3: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Senior trip to “Playwright.”
Feb. 3: 9:30 p.m. Surf/Ski/Snowboard meeting. Room 205, Dodds Hall.
Feb. 4: 4 p.m. Forensic Science and Chemistry Club meeting. German Club.
Feb. 4: 5:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball; UNH vs. American International College. Charger Gymnasium.
Feb. 4: 6:45 p.m. Latin American Student Association meeting. Rooms A & B, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 4: 7 p.m. Black History Month hosts Def Poetry Jam, Dana Gilmore and Black Ice. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 4: 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball; UNH vs. American International College. Charger Gymnasium.
Feb. 5: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Graduate School Open House. Mitchell College, New London.
Feb. 5: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Diversity Thursday, paint a three-dimensional miniature Mardi Gras mask. The lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 5: 4:30 p.m. Criminal Justice Club meeting. All welcome. Hear Sergeant Brian Newman speak about being a cop. Room 107, Kaplan Hall.
Feb. 5: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. “Extinction of Experience” lecture series with Professor Roman Zajac. Seton Art Gallery, Dodds Theatre.
Feb. 5: 8 p.m. UNH College Democrats meeting. DeDominicus. E-mail CollegeDemocrats@newhaven.edu with questions.
Feb. 6: 7:30 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey. Northford Ice Pavilion.
Feb. 6: 9 p.m. Mike McGee, spoken work/slam poet. The lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 7: 9 p.m. The Adult Circus Variety Show. Dodds Theatre.
Feb. 8: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. “Finding Nemo.” Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 9: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. College of Business Research Forum. “Monetary Shocks and the Asymmetric Bond Market Reactions: Evidence from the Narrative Approach to Shock Identification” with Chin-Wen Huang. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Feb. 10: 2:30 p.m. Faculty Development Workshop: “Needs of First-Year Students.” Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 12: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Be My Valentine. The Programming Space, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 13: 11:30 a.m. Faculty Development Workshop: Experiential Education. Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb 16: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. College of Business Research Forum. “Testing the Mean for Multivariate Business Data: Which Test Is Preferred?” With William Pan, Jiajuan Liang and Susan Zhai. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Feb 16: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. “Biomedical Engineers and Tissue Engineering” lecture. Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineeing.
Feb. 23: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. College of Business Research Forum. “Are U.S. States’ Economic and Real Estate Cycles Related?” With Kyoko Mona. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Feb. 23: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Philippe Graffin, French violinist. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
March 2: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. College of Business Research Forum. “Does Economic News Affect the Stock and Bond Markets Differently?” With Eskin Cakan. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
March 5: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Diversity Thursday, Paint your own decorative butterflies and learn what they symbolize in other countries. The lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
March 9: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. College of Business Research Forum. “After-Market Performance of ADR IPOs: The Role of Inter-Tranche Allocation, Use of Proceeds and Corporate Control.” With Demissew Ejara.
March 10: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. College of Business Research Forum. “Multivariate Asset Pricing Tests with Long-run Returns: Insights from Spherical Distributions.” Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m. The Legal Society meetings. Maxcy Arts and Science lounge, Maxcy Hall.
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