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Professor to Speak
On “Counterfeit Amateurs”
At Yale Bookstore
Allen Sack, director of the Institute for Sport Management at the University, will be discussing his critically acclaimed new book, “Counterfeit Amateurs” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Barnes & Noble at 77 Broadway on the Yale campus. Click here to read a revealing profile on Professor Sack and his experience with college sports.
UNH Helps Fight Breast Cancer
With “Pink Zone” Event
UNH joined more than 1,000 schools nationwide on February 14 by hosting its 2009 “Pink Zone” event to raise funds for breast cancer. Men’s and Women’s Basketball fans were asked to wear pink at last Saturday’s home games against Franklin Pierce University. Click here for game highlights. The Women’s Basketball team wore pink shoelaces and warm-up shirts to show their support. Events on campus and in the community lead up the games. All fundraising proceeds support the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund and the Hospital of Saint Raphael's Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care.
Cheer on Your Chargers!
Don’t Miss This Campus Match Up
Between UNH and Yale Thursday
UNH’s Wrestling Club will take on Yale this Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Beckerman Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. The match begins at 4:30 p.m. Cheer on your Chargers!
Special Performance Marks UNH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Jim Lucas will portray Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the presentation “What Would Martin Do?” The event takes place Thursday, Feb. 26, 7:00 p.m. in
Dodds Theatre. A reception will follow the performance in Dodds Lobby.
Giving Back in a Time of Need
UNH faculty and staff continue to demonstrate their generosity and commitment to the greater community during difficult financial times, making contributions totaling $16,030 to this year’s United Way campaign. Click here to read more.
Campus News
Thousands of New Books
At Your Fingertips
The Library has a trial subscription to the e-books portion of SpringerLink database, which includes 30,500 recently published books on various topics. The access link is located in the top section of the Alphabetical List of Databases on the Library web site. Select books from the Content Types dropdown at the top of the screen, and then search "within these results," to get books on a desired topic. For more information e-mail MSachdeva@newhaven.edu.
Flight of a Firebird:
The Work of Marina Sokolova
The Seton Gallery is hosting a reception marking the opening of “Flight of a Firebird,” an exhibit featuring the textile works of internationally renowned stage designer and artist Marina Sokolova. The opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Gallery. Click here for more information.
African American History Month Marked
With Special Library Biography Database
February is African American History month and in celebration the Library is offering access to a special database: Biography Resource Center: African Americans. Use this database to find biographical information on famous African Americans, as well as related articles, links to websites, and news briefs. Other databases on trial at the library include Play Index, Cinema Image Gallery, and Springer e-Books.
Faculty Member Featured Speaker
At University in Denmark
Dr. Michael Morris, professor of Psychology, is visiting the University of Southern Denmark February 27 to present “Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation.” Dr. Morris is also presenting a lecture Wednesday, March 11 here on campus titled, “Why are Universities so Funny?” He will be giving answers to probing questions such as, “What are students thinking when they show up for class in bedroom slippers and pajama bottoms?” The event is free and will be held at 2 p.m. in the Marvin K. Peterson Library, upper level. This event is being sponsored by Friends of the UNH Library.
Nominate Your Favorite Faculty and Staff
Send your nominations to www.ChargerVoice.com for the USGA Faculty/Staff Appreciation Award.
Website Updates
Click here for a list of the newest website updates.
Host Families Needed
Families are needed to host English as a Second Language students. Click here for more information. Questions? Contact Loretta Glazier or Elise Klein, ELS Center Director, at 203.931.2970.
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Faculty/Staff News
Keeping Cool when Things Get Tough
Several UNH employees participated in Staff Council’s recent breakfast event “Managing Difficult People by Managing You: Strategies for Staying Cool and Keeping Centered” offered by University Professor Tara L’Heureux. Click here to see photos from the event.
Learn How to Cope with Change
A professional development seminar, “Transforming Your Leadership Thinking Capabilities: An Overview of What Every Changing Organization Must Do,” will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at the Weller Center, Mitchell College in New London. Click here for more information.
“What You Should Know About Your Medication…
But Were Afraid to Ask” Seminar
HealthNet, UNH’s medical carrier, is hosting a seminar for University employees regarding prescribed drugs. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 in the Upper Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for more information.
Come to the Home Run Breakfast
UNH’s Softball Team is hosting its third annual Charger Home Run Breakfast, a faculty, staff and alumni breakfast fundraiser, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for more information.
Be Part of SOAR
Click here for a list of SOAR dates.
Student News
Want to Study Abroad this Summer?
Attend a Pre-Departure Seminar
Students who are interested in Study Abroad opportunities for summer 2009 should attend a Pre-departure Seminar on one of the following dates/times:
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m., Kaplan 101
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m., Kaplan 101
Monday, March 2, at 3 p.m., Kaplan 107
For more information on Study Abroad contact Vicky Bui at studyabroad@newhaven.edu.
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Alvine Series Marks National Engineers Week
You are invited to explore intriguing engineering topics at UNH’s annual Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program’s three presentations held during National Engineers Week Feb. 15 - Feb 21. Click here to learn more.
Don’t Miss Financial Aid Deadlines
Financial aid deadlines for the 2009/2010 Academic Year are:
• FAFSA is March 1, 2009
• Signed copies of the 2008 Federal Income Tax returns - April 24, 2009
Remember you can check your application/award status by following the directions below:
• www.newhaven.edu
• From the Quick Links drop down menu choose Financial Aid
• On the left side click on the UNH online Financial Aid Access Link
• Sign in using your UNH Student ID number (found on your UNH ID Card) and your Financial Aid PIN number
If you have questions, please contact Financial Aid at 203-932-7315 or financialaid@newhaven.edu.
Producer Needed for WHNU
Sports Talk Program
Would you like to take listeners’ calls and field them to an on-air talk show host? Recent UNH graduate Tom Chieppo, who will soon host the one hour “Sports Talk” program on WHNU, is seeking a communications student to serve as his producer. Interested students can contact Tom at 203-500-9142.
Tax Break for UNH Students
Liberty Tax Service is offering 30 percent off of tax preparation for UNH students. Stop by the Student Activities Office to pick up your coupon.
RA Applications Due by Feb. 20
Stop by the ORL Office and pick up an RA Application. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.
Room Selection Fee Due
Students who want to take part in room selection must pay their $250 room selection fee
to the Bursar’s Office by Tuesday, Feb. 24. Those who pay after this date will not be able to go through room selection.
Food Drive Needs Your Help
UNH’s Nutrition and Dietetics Program is accepting donations of non-perishable foods, such as low-sodium soups, stews and vegetables, canned dried and packaged fruits, canned tuna and salmon, chicken and beans, whole grain cereals and wheat pastas. Donation boxes can be found Bartels Hall, the campus center, and Harugari Hall.
Enjoy Academy Awards in Style
Food, Games, Prizes Part of UNH Event
Walk the red carpet and enjoy the star treatment with food, games, and entertainment at Scope’s Academy Awards Party Sunday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the Campus Center.
Get Ready to Go Greek!
Stop by the fraternity and sorority tables in Bartels Hall, the campus center, to learn about many exciting events each organization is sponsoring, Feb. 18-20. Students are also invited to the following events:
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30 pm. North Campus Gymnasium.
Support the Women’s Basketball Team with the Greeks! Paint your face and cheer on our Chargers!
Thursday, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Enjoy an on-campus dinner with the Greek organization of your choice!
Friday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. Alumni Lounge
Relay for Life Kickoff! Find out what Relay for Life is all about! Register a team and become informed on the fight against cancer!
Movie Social with Hillel Club
Enjoy great company and great food while watching the film “Eight Crazy Nights.” Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8:30 p.m. in Harugari Hall Room 116. Also, learn how you can win a free trip to Israel, and about other exciting Hillel Club events!
Elm City Theater Auditions
Auditions will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 18. Sign up for an audition spot at elmcitytheater@newhaven.edu.
One in Four Event
The Victimology Club is hosting a One in Four Event, to help men and women prevent and protect themselves from sexual assault. The men’s program will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and the women’s program will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Dodds Theatre.
Interested in Graduate School?
UNH is hosting a Graduate School Open House from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at the Southeastern Campus, Mitchell College in New London. Click here for more information.
Join an Undergraduate Student
Government Association Committee
Have a say in what happens on campus. Join a USGA committee. Visit www.chargervoice.com for committee names and meeting times.
Roommate Round-Up Set
Room Selection Booklets
Meet potential roommates for the fall at a roommate meet-and-greet 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, first floor lounge, Bixler Hall. Also, the room selection booklets for 2009-2010 are available on the Residential Life website. Click here to view the booklet.
Spread the News
Interested in distributing the Charger Bulletin around campus? Contact Celina Natola, 203.932.7182 or e-mail ChargerBulletin@newhaven.edu.
President’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline Approaching
The deadline to apply for the President’s Public Service Fellowship has been extended until Friday, Feb. 20.
Writing Proficiency Exam Prep Offered
The Center for Learning Resources is offering workshops in preparation for the Writing Proficiency Exam. Click here for a list of the dates and times.
Center for Learning Resources Tutoring
Click here for a list of tutoring sessions.
Update Your Study Habits
The Office of Academic Services is offering workshops to help with time management, reading, note taking, and much more for the next few months. Click here to view a list of workshops.
Succeed in Your Career
Career Services’ workshops help students succeed in their careers. Topics include office etiquette, resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, technology, and networking.
Click here for the monthly newsletter.
Click here for a list of workshops.
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.
UNH In The Spotlight
2008-2009 Academic Year
| = | Federal stimulus plan includes possible help for the Volt, but Flint's benefit uncertain mlive.com, February 16, 2009: George Haley, professor of marketing and international business at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | What to do when you survive the layoffs The Dispatch, February 8, 2009: Stuart Sidle, director of the industrial/organizational graduate psychology program at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Dolphins coach Tony Sparano visits past in trip to Daytona 500 Sun-Sentinel, February 15, 2009: Sparano played and later coached at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Miami Dolphins coach Sparano attends Daytona 500 Miami Herald, February 15, 2009: Sparano played and later coached at UNH... more >> |
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| = | A Roll of the Dice Scout.com, February 16, 2009: When Parcells took over as Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Miami Dolphins, he hired Tony Sparano as head coach. Sparano's only previous head coaching experience came at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Pro dream comes true for Makoski Connecticut Post, February 14, 2009: Manya Makoski became friends with Chargers women's soccer coach Brendan Faherty and volunteered to help coach... more >> |
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| = | State to replace DUI technology Connecticut Post, February 14, 2009: Howard Harris, professor of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at UNH, comments on breathalyzers... more >> |
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| = | She shoots pumpkins, catches pigskins delmarvanow.com, February 15, 2009: Jennifer Davis, who still plays in three recreational basketball leaguses, as well as for the semi-professional Connecticut Crush of the Independent Women's Football League, was inducted into UNH's Hall of Fame... more >> |
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| = | East Lyme school budget doesn't require pay-to-play sports for students after all Day, February 3, 2009: Another $20,000 was saved by implementing a program that allows for seven interns from a post undergraduate teaching program at UNH to work at the schools... more >> |
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| = | Keeping Your Job in the Midst of Layoffs Poynter Online, February 9, 2009: Stuart Sidle, director of the industrial/organizational graduate psychology program at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Regional College Notebook News-Times, January 29, 2009: UNH inducted five into the UNH Athletics Hall of Fame... more >> |
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| = | UNH Selected for Community Service Honor Roll more >> |
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| = | Giving lacrosse a chance in Bridgeport - Program introduces sport to kids Connecticut Post, February 3, 2009: Jen Fallon, UNH's head lacrosse coach, comments... more >> |
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| = | Sparano earns a break after an amazing season New Haven Register, February 3, 2009 more >> |
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| = | Experts offer tips for dealing with layoffs State Journal-Register, February 2, 2009: Stuart Sidle, director of the industrial-organizational graduate psychology program at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | What to do when you survive the layoffs The Repository, January 4, 2009: Stuart Sidle, director of the industrial-organizational psychology graduate program at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Symposium to raise awareness of sexual assault Saratogian, January 30, 2009: Dr. Henry Lee, founder and professor or UNH's forensic science program, will participate on panel... more >> |
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Feb. 18-20: Go Greek. Stop by the fraternity and sorority tables in Bartels Hall, the campus center, to learn about exciting events.
Feb. 18: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Roommate Round-Up. First floor lounge, Bixler Hall.
Feb 18: 8:30 p.m. Hillel food and movie “Eight Crazy Nights.” Harugari Hall Room 116.
Feb 18: 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sign up for Feb. 26 Movie Trip. Beanhouse, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 18: 9 p.m. Beanhouse Open Mic Night. Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 19: 4 p.m. Soul Food Dinner and Dance performance. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Feb. 19: 10 p.m.-11 p.m. – Scope Office. Sign up for: Feb. 24 Movie Checkers Bracket Tournament; Feb. 27 dinner and movie event.
Feb. 20: RA applications due by 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 20: 7 p.m. Comedian Showcase. Dodds Theatre.
Feb. 20: 9 p.m. Freakum Dress Party. Prize for best dressed. German Club.
Feb. 20: 9:30 p.m. UNH Men’s Ice Hockey; UNH vs. Tufts University. Northford Ice Pavilion.
Feb. 21: 12 p.m. National Society of Black Engineers PCI Debate. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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.
Feb. 25: Noon. “Power Electronics Technology & High Tech Marketing” with Arnold Alderman of Anagenesis, Inc. energy conservation and the importance of marketing to the engineer both personally and technically. Room B120, Schumann Auditorium, Buckman Hall, Tagliatela College of Engineering.
Feb. 26: 5 p.m. Literature Review Workshop. Room 213, Marvin K. Peterson Library.
Feb. 27: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. “Transforming Your Leadership Thinking Capabilities: An Overview of What Every Changing Organization Must Do” professional development seminar. Weller Center, Mitchell College, New London.
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 3: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Graduate School Open House. Mitchell College, New London.
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 5: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Flight of a Firebird opening reception. Seton Art Gallery.
March 5 – March 13: RA interviews.
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.
March 10: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Faculty Webinar, “The Key to Improving Retention and Student Success.” Dodds Theatre.
March 11: 2 p.m. Why Are Universities So Funny? Lecture by Dr. Mike Morris. Marvin K. Peterson Library, upper level.
March 11: 5 p.m. Global Issues Research Discussion Workshop. Room 213, Marvin K. Peterson Library.
March 14: 11 a.m. Legal Research Workshop. Room 213, Marvin K. Peterson Library.
March 25: Noon. IRIS, Illinois Researcher Information Session, Workshop. Room 213, Marvin K. Peterson Library.
March 27: 2:30 p.m. Research Basics Workshop. Room 213, Marvin K. Peterson Library.
April 2: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Diversity Thursdays, craft projects representing various cultures. The lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
April 28: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Faculty Webinar, Retention Strategies for Commuter Students. Dodds Theater.
Mondays: 5 p.m. Victimology Club meetings. Room 201, Kaplan Hall.
Mondays: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Elm City Review meetings. Room 115, Harugari Hall.
Tuesdays: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. UNH Orchestra meetings. Room 104, Dodds Hall.
Wednesdays: 1:45 p.m. Legal Society meetings. Maxcy Arts and Science Lounge, Maxcy Hall.
Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. American Criminal Justice Association meetings. Rooms A and B, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Thursdays: 8 p.m. Gaming Club meetings. Room 102, Kaplan Hall.
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