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Tragedy Response
In light of recent events at Northern Illinois University, President Kaplan sent a message to the University community regarding campus security. Click here to read his message.
Kudos Given to UNH Community Service
UNH was selected for the 2007 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The honor roll recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Click here to view the complete honor roll.
Celebrate by Sharing Your Talents
To celebrate Women’s History Month in March, UNH invites you to share your talents with the campus. Presentations can be made in the form of dialogues, discussions, or even coffee hours depending on each individual’s area of expertise. For more information, or if you have questions, e-mail or call Becca Kitchell at rkitchell@newhaven.edu or 203-932-7177.
Wind Tunnel Demonstration Blows Away
Visiting High School Students
On Friday, Engineering Professor Koni Lambrakas demonstrated supersonic flow at Mach 3 speed, using what is likely the largest wind tunnel in the state of Connecticut, located right here at UNH. High school students stopped by to view the demonstration from the Academy of Information Technology in Stamford, the Southeastern Connecticut Science and Technology Magnet High School in New London, and Bristol Eastern High School. Channel 30 and the New Haven Register covered the event.
Dr. Henry Lee Takes the Case
Dr. Henry C. Lee and his colleagues will take on the task of solving some of history’s most difficult and complex cases at the annual Markle Symposium on Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25. The presentation is open to the public and the UNH community is encouraged to attend. Register online at www.henryleeinstitute.com or contact Dr. Albert C. Harper (203-932-7460 or aharper@newhaven.edu) for more information.
Library Databases on Preview – Take a Look
The Library has access to a number of databases through the end of March and needs your help to decide which ones are the most beneficial. After previewing the databases at http://www.newhaven.edu/library/, be sure to tell the Library what you think.
Break the Creative Ceiling
Learn to break conventional creative confines. Earl McDonald and the Creative Opportunity Workshop will be on campus to help at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 in the Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Suggested donation is $5 and the event is open to the public. This event is sponsored by the UNH Department of Visual and Performing Arts. For more information, contact Guillermo Mager at 203-932-7452 or gmager@newhaven.edu.
Campus News
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Learn the Latest
What’s new in the Tagliatela College of Engineering? Click here to read the latest issue of their newsletter Taglines.
National Engineers Week: Don’t Miss Special Guests
Noted innovators and entrepreneurs are on campus as part of National Engineers Week at the University. See Campus Events for a full schedule.
Exhibit Features Work of Top Russian Artists
Qi Wang, Evelina Woodruff and Carol Skalko of the Library staff admire Katya Levental’s “Still Life with a Show” at the Seton Gallery’s current exhibit featuring the works of renowned Russian artists. The exhibit runs through March 22. Click here for more information.
Jazzman Extends Hours: Get Your Caffeine Fix
Jazzman’s Café has extended its hours in its Bartel’s Hall, campus center, location and is now open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Faculty-Staff News
Advisement Workshop Set
The Excellence in Student Academic Advisement Workshop for faculty and staff will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 2-3 pm in Rooms A & B in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The workshop will be conducted in the form of a panel-led discussion. Panelists are UNH faculty and staff with significant expertise and extensive experience on the subject and include: James Cassidy, assoc. professor of Criminal Justice & Program Coordinator, M.S. in Criminal Justice; Kay Cuozzo, director, Office of Academic Services; Lynn Monahan, professor of Criminal Justice; and Joshua Sandman, professor of Political Science and 2007 winner of the UNH Award for Excellence in Student Advisement.
Learn the Key to Progress
Don’t miss the faculty/staff workshop Influence, Power, and the Art of Getting Things Done in Organizations on Friday, Feb. 29 from 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m. in the Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here to learn more.
Student News
Click here to see this week's Charger Bulletin.
Click here for this month’s Resident Charger.
Have What it Takes to be an RA?
Applications for the 2008-2009 school year are now available in the Office of Residential Life in Bixler Hall. Completed applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the ORL office.
Summer Internships
A large number of summer internships are available and can be found here.
Get Help Getting a Job
Come to the Career Services workshops. Interview skills, networking etiquette, resume writing – you name it, Career Services can help with it. Click here for a full schedule. Click here for the Career Services newsletter.
Blood Drive Sign-Ups; Win an i-Tunes Gift Card
Sign up for the upcoming blood drive sponsored by Delta Chi in Bartels Hall, the campus center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 21. Participants will be entered to win a $50 i-Tunes gift card.
Food for (Engineering) Thought
Students are invited to participate in the Tagliatela College of Engineering’s Second Innovation Breakfast Meeting scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Click here for more information. RSVP to cferrucci@newhaven.edu or ext. 7437 by Monday, Feb. 18.
Police Officers Wanted
The West Haven Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer. Applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 27 and can be picked up at 200 Saw Mill Road or the South Central Criminal Justice Administration at 675 State St. in New Haven.
Want to be on SCOPE’s Film Committee?
SCOPE is searching for someone to head its film committee and is encouraging everyone to apply. Applications can be found in the SCOPE Office in Bartels Hall, the campus center, and are due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.
Academic Success Can be Yours
The Office of Academic Services will hold several workshops through February to help students become more academically successful. Click here for a full schedule.
Volunteer at the First UNH Wrestling Match
The first-ever UNH Wrestling match will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1 in the Beckerman Center. To volunteer at the match, stop by the SCOPE Office in Bartels Hall, the campus center and leave your name and phone number.
Answer Survey
Win Gift Certificate
Click here to take a quick survey regarding classload and enter to win a gift certificate.
In The News
| = | Needles without sting? The physical evidence is said to be of limited value Philadelphia Inquirer, February 14, 2008: Heather Coyle, an assistant professor of forensics at UNH comments... more >> |
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| = | UNH campus housing filled to overflowing New Haven Register, February 12, 2008... more >> |
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| = | Sikorsky helicopter designer talks shop Connecticut Post, February 12, 2008: The father of the Black Hawk helicopter will be one of the featured speakers during National Engineers Week at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Dental program gives kids a reason to smile New Haven Register, February 10, 2008: UNH dental clinic participates in program... more >> |
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| = | Building a Brand - Marketing Quinnipiac Remains a Regional Challenge New Haven Register, February 5, 2008: Allen Sack, director of the management of Sports Industries Program at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | More students than beds at UNH WTNH, February 12, 2008... more >> |
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| = | Sakiewicz to lead push for Philly team MLSnet.com, February 8, 2008: Sakiewicz was an all American goalkeeper at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Cop rape case lags Trentonian, February 9, 2008: Jim Adcock, who teaches investigative techniques at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Putting wacky coach carousel in perspective Foxsports.com, February 11, 2008: Comments on Tony Sparano, UNH alum, and new head coach of the Miami Dolphins... more >> |
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| = | Ad slots are game's hottest ticket Canada.com, February 2, 2008: George Haley, director of UNH's Center for International Competitiveness, comments... more >> |
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| = | More than liberal arts needed Hartford Courant, February 9, 2008: Letter to the Editor from President Steven H. Kaplan... more >> |
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| = | After 2 months, still no charges on trooper rape claim Newsday, February 9, 2008: Jim Adcock, who teaches investigative techniques at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Dental health campaign gives students a smile WTNH, February 9, 2008: Volunteers at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Volunteers will provide free dental care to kids New Haven Register, February 8, 2008: As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, local children will open wide for volunteers at UNH... more >> |
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| = | New UNH rec center a campus essential New Haven Register, February 11, 2008... more >> |
Feb. 19: 3:30 p.m. Members from the organization will be on hand to answer questions, refreshments served, Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Lectures
Feb. 19: 1 p.m. Dr. Richard Deslauriers speaks during National Engineering Week. Inventor of an advanced stethoscope, a bone anchor and most recently a calcified bone cement that can glue bone back together, Deslauriers owns Doctors Research Group in Oxford. Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering.
Feb. 20: 5 p.m. Ray Leoni, ‘father’ of the legendary Black Hawk helicopter, will lecture on design and innovation, Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering.
Feb. 21: 5 p.m. Dr. Dennis Xu, Chairman of the Board at Viaon Technology Corporation, will speak on “Viaon's Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Suzhou Industrial Park, China" in Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering.
Spring Russian Film Series
Feb. 20: 7 p.m. Oblomov, in Russian with English subtitles, Kaplan 206. Click here for a complete list of upcoming films.
A Primer on Classical Music
Feb. 28: 3 p.m. "Enjoying Classical Music," UNH assistant professor Dr. José García-León, Upper Level, Marvin K. Peterson Library. Organized by Friends of the UNH Library. More information, call ext. 7191 or email hdobi@newhaven.edu.
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