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Women’s Basketball Team Top Seed and
Hosts of Campus Playoff Game March 5
For the third straight year, the UNH Women's Basketball Team is top seeded and will host an East Coast Conference playoff game in the Charger Gymnasium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. The women are attempting to capture their third straight ECC title and punch a ticket to the NCAA tournament once again. Let’s fill the gym and give the team all the support that they deserve. Faculty and staff: By conference rule, admission for playoff games is $2 for a student ticket. As we have done for special occasions in the past, we are asking for your help to sponsor a student or group of students so they can show their school spirit at the game. Members of the Student-Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) will visit academic departments on Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4, to collect donations. To make an appointment to drop off a donation, call the Department of Athletics at ext. 7016 or 7017.

PLEASE NOTE: UNHToday will publish March 3, 10, 24, and 31 and will not be published the week of spring break. Please send your news to UNHToday by the end of the day on the previous Thursday. For publicity requests, fill out the UNH Publicity Requests form and forward to the Public Affairs Office, New Hall.

Hazardous Materials in Extreme Environments:
How Are We Kept Safe?
UNH Physics Professor Dr. Matthew Griffiths will discuss "Oil Rig Safety: Developing Design Guidance" at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 in the Marvin K. Peterson Library. Dr. Griffiths studies extreme breaking waves and has served as a project officer at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, where he worked with government agencies, oil companies, engineers, and scientists. Engineers, scientists, and those interested in business organization and the humanities would be interested in Dr. Griffith’s presentation.

Oil rigs are large, very expensive structures that operate with hazardous materials in extreme environments. Ensuring their safety is a national governmental concern. Operating them profitably is the business of some of the world's largest international corporations. And developing relevant technical knowledge is the concern of researchers at some of the world's top universities and private engineering consultancy firms. Bringing it all together is an example of ‘systems engineering'. In this talk, Dr Griffiths describes the ways in which scientific research is incorporated into oil rig design through the development of engineering design code.

For Undergrads Graduating this Term
Petitions Due March 3
Undergraduate petitions for May 2008 graduation are due with a payment of $110 ($50 for additional degrees) in the Bursar’s Office by Monday, March 3. Petitions submitted after that date must be accompanied by a $50 late fee. No petitions, even with a late fee, will be accepted after March 17. Petitions are available in the Registrar’s Office, the Bursar’s Office, Academic Services and University College and must be signed by your department chairperson. Bachelor's degree candidates must assure they have passed the Writing Proficiency Exam. For more information, contact Sally Belbusti in Undergraduate Records at sbelbusti@newhaven.edu or ext. 7305.

New Technology for the Charger Bulletin
The Charger Bulletin has recently added an RSS feed to the website, enabling readers to access new articles if the full issue is unavailable. To take advantage of this new service, go to the Charger Bulletin’s website and either click on the ‘XTML’ button at the top or the RSS feed button on the right of the URL bar.

Summer Study China Tour Deadline March 3
Undergraduates have the opportunity to travel to China this summer and earn three credits in Business and three credits in Global Studies. March 3 is the last day to inquire about the trip and to pick up an application from Ben Judd at ext. 7205 or Chien Wen Yu at 860.884.4777. Both professors can be reached by e-mail as well at bjudd@newhaven.edu or cyu@newhaven.edu.

Feeling a Little Under the Weather?
Click here to read Health Services’ list of flu and common cold symptoms. Learn how to stay healthy this winter. Click here to read Health Services’ winter newsletter.

The Charger Bulletin has recently added an RSS feed to the website, enabling readers to access new articles if the full issue is unavailable. To take advantage of this new service, go to the Charger Bulletin’s website and either click on the ‘XML’ button at the top or the RSS feed button on the right of the URL bar.

Campus News

Eli Manning’s Helmet, Hot Air Balloon Rides and More
Up for Grabs in Scholarship Ball Online Auction
UNH’s annual Scholarship Ball is set for Saturday, April 12 at the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. Proceeds help support UNH scholarships and help our students have promising futures. During the past 25 years, the Ball has raised nearly $1.6 million to help deserving students. The gala features a silent and live auction, and honors three distinguished alumni. The online auction runs from March 1 to April 4. Click here for auction info. See general information below.

Delta Chi and Red Cross Thank
UNH Students, Faculty, and Staff
More than 100 UNH students, faculty and staff participated in last week’s blood drive sponsored by Delta Chi. Since Connecticut has had to turn to other states for blood, Delta Chi will hold a second blood drive at the end of April. Last week’s donors will again be eligible. Check upcoming issues of UNH Today for sign-up dates and times.

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 ext. 7177.

Microsoft Office ’08 for Macs
Available on Campus
The Student Technical Support Office, located on the Main Floor in Echlin Hall, now has 200 copies of Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh available.

Students who have not previously received a version of Office from the Technical Support Office can pick one up free of charge by showing their UNH ID. Faculty/Staff who would like to get a copy for personal use and students who have previously received a free copy of another version of Office can pick up a copy after paying the appropriate media fee and bringing the receipt to the Technical Support Office.

High School Students Perform in
Campus Shakespeare Competition
The annual Shakespeare Competition of the English Speaking Union for Greater New Haven high school students will be hosted by the English Department in Dodds Theatre at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 7. The winners of competitions from 11 high schools will recite sonnets and brief monologues from Shakespeare. The judges, Dr. Stephen Listro (English instructor), Molly Seely (English major), and Jeremy Tortora (student actor and director), will choose the winner, who will go to the national competition in New York City in April. All on campus are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Works of Renowned Russian Artists Exhibited in Seton Gallery
Featured in the Seton Gallery through March 22 is “Relativity: The Work of Valery and Katya Levental.” This rare exhibition spotlights the works of Valery Levental, acclaimed set and costume designer for the Bolshoi Theater, and his daughter, Katya Levental, a well-known artist and theatre designer in her own right. Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 203.481.4270.

UNH Night at Bridgeport Sound Tigers: Get Your Tickets Now
The University of New Haven Alumni Association invites you to the inaugural UNH Night with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Sunday, March 30. The event is presented by the UNH Management of Sports Industries Program. Students from the program will plan the event from start to finish as an experiential education project. Ticket prices include a pre-game reception with appetizers starting at 2 p.m. Face-off is slated for 4 p.m. RSVP deadline is March 19. Click here for more information.

Be Careful When You Cross
Please be cautious when crossing the Boston Post Road and use the controlled crosswalk at the entrance to campus. Both drivers and pedestrians can be distracted, and bad weather can compound the situation.

Thinking Pink Pays Off
Through the WBCA's THINK PINK campaign, promoting awareness of the fight against breast cancer, the University of New Haven Department of Athletics raised $2,000 for the Hospital of Saint Raphael’s Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care. UNH presented a check at their regular-season basketball finale at Charger Gymnasium on Wednesday, February 20. Making the presentation on behalf of UNH were Director of Athletics Deborah Chin, Women's Basketball Head Coach Jessica Smith, Associate Director of Athletics Susan Zawacki, Delta Phi Epsilon sorority members Heather Fife, Erika Arruda, Amanda Fusco, Katie Davis, and members of the Interest Group of Sigma Chi who got their heads shaved as part of the “Be Bold, Go Bald!” fundraising drive. Accepting the check on behalf of the Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care were Executive Director of the Saint Raphael Foundation Buck Wilson, Director of the Saint Raphael Capital Campaign Lucy Sirico, Medical Director Dr. Joseph Cardinale, and McGivney Center staff members Peggy Black, Deb Scully and Tochi Okeke.

UNH Hosts Legislative Breakfast
Area legislators and organization leaders learned the latest regarding UNH’s transformation at a legislative breakfast on campus last week. Here, UNH President Steve Kaplan talks with State Senator Gayle Slossberg. Click here to see some of who attended.

Be the First to Have a CT
UNH License Plate – for Free!
The University is offering students, faculty, staff and alumni UNH license plates through the state of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Be among the first 400 applicants and receive your UNH license plate free, thanks to the generosity of University Board of Governors member Phil Bartels. Click here or call 203-932-7270 to request more information and an application.

Ladies, Defend Yourselves!
Rape Aggression Defense classes will be offered this spring free of charge to all female undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff. Click here for the dates and to register.

Faculty-Staff News

Whodunit? Get Your First Clue at
Faculty and Staff Campaign Event March 5
Join us at the real German Club to kick off the 2008 Faculty and Staff Campaign from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the German Club. There will be food, beer, wine, and a special gift for all who attend. This event kicks off our monthlong Faculty and Staff Campaign to highlight the importance of giving back to UNH as a way to show our solidarity and to encourage others to give to the University. We’d love to see everyone turn out for this event, especially if you haven’t had the chance to see an authentic German rathskeller, which we have in the middle of our campus.

Other upcoming events include:

Tuesday, March 11: Coffee Brigade
The coffee and dougnuts come to you! It’s a great chance to make your gift to UNH while you relax over a cup of morning java.

Wednesday, April 2: Breakfast Celebration
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Alumni Lounge.

Check your mailbox for your faculty and staff gift form, and your e-mail for daily contests and campaign updates! If you have any questions, contact Scott Davis at ext. 7046 or Sdavis@newhaven.edu.

Faculty-Led Campus Experiential Education
Workshop Set for March 13
UNH’s faculty-led Experiential Learning Workshop will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 in Room 120 of Buckman Hall. Topics addressed will be Service Learning: What Is It? How Is UNH Involved In Service Learning? and How Does UNH Support These Efforts? Workshop leaders/facilitators are Professors Dr. Marty O’Connor of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science and Dr. Teal Mercer of the College of Arts & Sciences. They were the 2007 winners of the UNH Faculty Award for Excellence in Experiential Education and have been active in the recent advancements being made in experiential education at UNH. They are well-qualified to lead the workshop and they have made special preparations for this event, which promises to be stimulating and useful.

A Forum to Remember
Presentations by top executives at businesses such as United Technologies, Bank of America, and The Hubbel Group will take place at the CAPM Forum, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. Click here for the brochure and registration form.

Class Payment Schedule Announced
The Faculty/Adjunct Class Payment schedule for the spring 2008 semester is as follows:
March 31, 2008: one-half
April 30, 2008: one-quarter
May 30, 2008: one-quarter when grades are submitted
Contact Sharon Cox at scox@newhaven.edu or ext. 7225 with any questions.

Nominate Impressive Colleagues for Awards
Deadline Extended to March 7
The Office of the Provost invites nominations for the following six faculty awards and one University staff award by faculty:

Excellence in Teaching, Full-Time Faculty
Excellence in Teaching, Part-Time Faculty
Excellence in Experiential Education by Faculty
Excellence in Research/Creative Activity by Faculty
Excellence in Service by Faculty
Excellence in Student Advising by Faculty
Excellence in Academic Support by a UNH Staff Member

Each of these awards carries a cash prize of $1,000 and recipients will receive a commemorative plaque at a special event at the end of the spring semester. Click here for more information on the awards. Click here for a nomination form.

Carlone Named Graduate Cohort Director
In Business College
Linda Carlone has been appointed director of Graduate Cohort Programs in the College of Business. She will be responsible for the coordination and operations of the Emerging Leaders M.B.A. currently being taught at sites in Groton, Waterbury, and Shelton, and at the Executive M.B.A. program on campus. Linda’s new office is Maxcy 127. Her telephone remains the same, at ext. 7433. Interim Dean College of Business Jerry L. Allen, notes, “We are fortunate to have someone with Linda’s experience, knowledge of the university, and competency in this position. Please join me in congratulating Linda on resuming this crucial position."

Student News

Faculty Nomination Deadline Extended
Who is your favorite faculty member, and why? The Provost’s Office is accepting nominations for faculty excellence and has extended its deadline to March 7. Besides the recognition, award winners receive $1,000 and a plaque. Click here for more information and a nomination form.

Click here to see this week's Charger Bulletin.

So Many Choices
Click here to view bi-weekly Student Activities calendar, which runs through March 12.

Food and More With Focus
On Latin Culture
Join the Latin American Student Associationat 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 3 in Dunham Hall for Spanish food, music, games and more.

A Work of Art
Students make dream catchers as part of last week’s Black History Month celebration.

International Students:
Virtual Career Fair for You
To help international students studying in the United States connect with potential employers, the NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair gives students direct access to employers offering home country opportunities or opportunities in the United States in one convenient location. Click here to learn more.

Tournament Benefits Cancer Research
The 2nd Annual Defend Against Cancer 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, to benefit the Jimmy V. Foundation for Cancer Research, will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 18 in the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. The event will be run by an Event Management class. For more information contact Joe Musumeci at jsjm86@aol.com.

Seeking Your Opinion
The Charger Bulletin is conducting a survey regarding College Night and is looking for undergraduate opinion. The survey is very brief and can be found here.

Looking for Leaders
The Undergraduate Student Government Association is looking for applicants to run for president, treasurer, and senator for the coming 2008-2009 school year. Applications are available on the Charger Voice website or outside the USGA’s President’s Office in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Return applications by Wednesday, March 5. For more information, e-mail USGAElections@newhaven.edu.

Want a Bed Next Semester?
If you plan on being a residential student in the fall, you must pay the $250 room selection fee to the Bursars Office no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 10.

Exercise Your Democratic Voice
If you are interested in joining the UNH College Democrats, contact Zack Rosen at ZRose1@newhaven.edu or click here.

Students Get Needed Career Advice
Through Coaching Program
Through UNH’s Coaching Program, introduced last year, students receive guidance on internships, stress, job searches and more. Many students participated. A celebratory dinner for this year’s participants will be held on Tuesday, April 29 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here to read more about the program.

Upcoming Community Service Opportunities
The American Red Cross will need groups of three to four volunteers during the month of March to make “thank you” calls to donors. Volunteers will not ask for money. E-mail communityservice@newhaven.edu with availability.

Walk/Run Benefits Children
A 4K walk/run will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13 in memory of Julia Rusinek, a former Yale University student. This event will benefit LEAP, an organization that benefits children. For more information, visit www.juliarun.org.

Cirque du Soleil Discount Tickets
In April, the producers of Cirque du Soleil will premier a new production titled KOOZA and are offering discount tickets to students. A valid student ID is required to receive the special $31 rate. Tickets can be purchased here.

Law School Admissions Panel
The University of Connecticut, Pace University, and Penn State Dickinson School of Law will be represented at a law school admissions panel at 4:45 p.m. Monday, March 3 in the Upper Student Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Representatives will make presentations about the application process and answer students’ questions. A reception sponsored by Career Services will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Free Newspapers for Students Thanks To USGA Collegiate Readership Program
Students now have free access to USA Today and The New York Times at two locations on campus: Bartels Hall, the campus center, and the Marvin K. Peterson Library lobby, courtesy of the Undergraduate Student Government Association. Join USGA in celebrating Readership Day on Tuesday, March 4.

Career and College Fair
UNH’s Southeastern Campus will hold a Career and College Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 in the Clarke Center at Mitchell College in New London. Click here for more information about who will attend and how you can register.

Here’s Looking at You
Students had their faces engraved into 3D crystal prisms at an event hosted by SCOPE.

Rocking for a Good Cause
Members of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority sponsored a 24-hour Rock-a-Thon in the quad last week to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation.

Need Tips on Fitness, Nutrition on
The Run? Don’t Miss this Workshop
Need some healthy eating tips and fitness techniques to get in shape for spring break? Attend the workshop Fitness & Nutrition on the Run at 5 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. The workshop, offered as part of Student Affairs’ Health and Fitness Week activities, will be led by UNH Professor Georgia Chavent, M.S., R.D., director, Nutrition and Dietetics Program.

Complete Survey, Enter Drawing
For Best Buy Gift Card
To participate in a brief survey developed to gather information regarding your sense of belonging on campus, as well as your perceptions of collegiate success, click here.

Once you complete the survey, follow the instructions regarding how to be entered into a drawing for a $25 Best Buy gift card. Thank you in advance for your time. Your participation will be extremely helpful as we move forward with this project! If you experience difficulties assessing the survey, please e-mail unh.studentfeedback@gmail.com

Come and Get it!
Student, faculty and staff enjoyed a soul food dinner as part of Black History month activities.

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