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UNH Raises Funds
To Fight Breast Cancer
UNH raised more than $2,500 during its Pink Zone event promoting breast cancer awareness Saturday, Feb. 14. Click here to read more and view photos.
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A Sneak Peek at Soundview Hall |
Shakespeare Comes
To Dodds Theatre
The University’s English Department will host the English Speaking Union’s Shakespeare Competition for the Greater New Haven area at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 in Dodds Theatre. High school students who have won their school competitions will recite brief monologues and sonnets from Shakespeare in the regional competition. The winner will attend the national competition in New York City in April.
University Announces
Spring Bartels Fellow
David Scheer, president of Scheer & Co. Inc., a venture capital firm that deals exclusively in the life sciences, is this Spring’s Bartels Fellow. He will speak as part of the Bartels Lecture on Tuesday, April 14 in Dodds Theatre. Click here to read a biography of Scheer.
Campus News
RefWorks on trial at the Library
RefWorks, an online research management tool that helps track research resources and creates in-text citations and bibliographies, is available at the Marvin K. Peterson Library until April 25. Many of the library’s databases, such as PsychInfo, Academic OneFile, and Science Reference Center allow you to export citations directly from the database to RefWorks. To access RefWorks from the Library’s homepage, select the Databases link, select the Alphabetically List of Databases (you will be asked to enter you login and password if you haven’t already), and select RefWorks from the list of Trial Databases. Once in RefWorks you will be asked to create your own account. Other databases on trial at the Library include Women’s History Month Resources and Springer e-Books. Questions? Call 203.932.7189, or e-mail LibraryHelp@newhaven.edu.
UNH Web Offers Updates
Click here for the latest UNH website updates.
Way Better than Snow,
Ice Cream Sundaes are Here
For just $1.50, Sodexho Chef Craig Dasuta will create sumptuous sundaes from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Take 3 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Choose from Totally Nutty Turtle, Pumpkin Pie, Tutti Frutti and more.
Hazell Nut Café Reopens
The Hazell Nut Café in Maxcy Hall, managed and operated by Hospitality and Tourism Management students, has opened its doors with a new look and new offerings. The revamped café now offers award-winning coffee along with signature coffee drinks. The café is open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. Click here for more information.
Don’t Miss the Campus Wellness Fair
Students, faculty and staff are invited to UNH’s Wellness and Benefits Fair, from 11 a..m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Beckerman Center. Health screenings, fitness tips and benefit provider information are just some of the offerings at the fair. Employees who stop for information at five or more booths will be eligible for impressive door prizes. The event is sponsored by the Department of Human Resources, Campus Recreation and Student Affairs. Click here for more information.
Slippers and Pop Quizzes
Learn “Why are Universities so Funny?” with Dr. Michael Morris, UNH professor of Psychology, who will take a tongue-in-cheek look at college life during a free event held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 in the Marvin K. Peterson Library, upper level. The Friends of the UNH Library is sponsoring the event.
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.
UNH Summer Youth Programs
UNH is offering a series of summer youth programs. Click here for a listing of programs. For more information visit www.newhaven.edu/camps, e-mail universitycollege@newhaven.edu or call 203.932.7180.
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Atlanta Area Alums |
Legal Society Film Series
A series of films will be shown every other Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. concerning legal concepts that will be discussed after the viewing. “A Few Good Men” will be shown on March 7, “Kramer v. Kramer” on April 4 and “My Cousin Vinny” on April 18. Films will be shown in Room 109, Kaplan Hall.
Professor’s Research Brings
Distinction to UNH
Heather Coyle, assistant professor of Forensic Science, will present her work to develop UNH as a site for forensic identification of marijuana plants, enabling law enforcement agencies to differentiate plant evidence based on its origin. Listen to her presentation at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 in the Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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Having a Ball to Make a Difference |
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Online Auction Now Live |
For New Haven Families,
Free Tickets to the Symphony
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra has 500 free tickets available for New Haven families to attend the Red, White and Blue Concert being held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 in Woolsey Hall on the Yale University campus. Click here for more information.
“Life Support Music” Documentary and Discussion
West Haven’s Catch a Healthy Habit Café is hosting a documentary, “Life Support Music,” the story of Jason Crigler, one of New York City’s most sought-after guitarists, who suffered a brain hemorrhage during a concert. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at the cafe at 487a Campbell Ave. The cafe is also promoting a liquid cleanse to promote healthy living and boost energy through drinking juices, soups, and smoothies Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6. Interested? Call 203.521.7648 or e-mail catchahealthyhabit@yahoo.com. The café also hosts a vegetarian potluck dinner every Sunday at 5 p.m. Bring a vegetarian dish for six to eight people and utensils with a personal plate.
Long Wharf Drive Parking
Is Temporarily Closed
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that the parking area located on Long Wharf Drive between the I-95 Northbound Exit 46 on and off ramps will be closed from Monday, March 9 through Monday, March 30, 2009.
Faculty/Staff News
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Breakfast Raises Funds |
Me & UNH – Your Personal HR Office
An enhancement was added to Me & UNH on March 2 that allows you to see your leave balance(s). You will no longer need to call or e-mail HR to request leave balance information. It will be available to you anytime, from any computer with Internet access, by logging on to Me & UNH.
Student Handbook Updates
The UNH Student Handbook is being updated for the 2009-2010 school year. Please review the sections that pertain to your area and send updates in MS Word format to rbaker@newhaven.edu by Tuesday, March 17.
Be Part of SOAR
Click here for a list of SOAR dates.
Student News
Study Abroad in Russia,
China Offered for Summer
Check out the possibilities of studying the Russian criminal justice system abroad this July, or the criminal justice system in China in August, through the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. An informational meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 in Room 201, Kaplan Hall.
Put Your Ideas into Action
Jack Gottlieb of Collegiate Empowerment is back for another presentation on the secrets of putting your ideas into action at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Be Named UNH’s Best Dancer
At the First-Ever Dance Off
Compete for a chance to win $100, a trophy, and the title of UNH Best Dancer at the LASA first-ever Dance Off, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the German Club.
Music Concert
MEISA presents The Queers, Stressbomb, and Call it a Night from 8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday March 10 in the German Club.
Free Peer Tutoring
Peer tutoring is offered Monday through Thursday at various times and for various subjects. Click here for times, subjects, and locations.
Room Selection Fee Roster
Click here to view the room selection roster. Please check to make sure you are listed under the correct student status. If your name is not on the list and you have paid your deposit by the due date, contact the Office of Residential Life immediately. This list is also available on the website and in the Residential Life Blackboard community.
Muslim Students Meet
To Form Student Group
The new UNH Muslim Student Association, MSA, will hold an informational meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 in Jazzman’s Café, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Center for Learning Resources Schedule
Click here to view the CLR Tutoring schedule.
Click here to view the CLR student newsletter.
Parking Update
The area behind the German Club is closed to all student parking. Parking rules will be strictly enforced due to increasing complaints.
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.
USGA Applications Due
Applications for USGA president, treasurer, and senator are due by Wednesday, March 4. Visit www.chargervoice.com to apply.
Class of 2010 Fundraiser
The Class of 2010 is hosting its fundraiser Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Purchase candy and enter your name into a drawing to win a goodie basket.
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China Awaits! Learn More |
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.
UNH In The Spotlight
2008-2009 Academic Year
| = | On the Forefront in the Battle Against Lyme Source, February 12, 2009: Dr. Eva Sapi, associate professor at UNH, named person of the week for her work on Lyme disease... more >> |
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| = | Leagues Split on Market for Pro Football in Connecticut Hartford Business, February 23, 2009: Gil Fried, chairman of the sport, hospitality and tourism management department at UNH, comments...more >> |
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| = | Women Shattering B-Schools' Glass Ceiling Business Week, February 20, 2009: Once almost solely the province of men, the offices of business school dean are increasingly held by women. Susan McTiernan, a visiting associate professor of management at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | Back from Death's Door New Haven Register, February 22, 2009: UNH soccer player James Hilaire... more >> |
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| = | West Haven grand list drops $14M, but mayor forecasts revenue rebound New Haven Register, February 21, 2009: ... thanks in part to UNH's expansion... more >> |
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March 3: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. UNH Campus Wellness and Benefits Fair. David A. Beckerman Recreation Center.
March 3: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Graduate School Open House. Mitchell College, New London.
March 3: 8 p.m. Muslim Student Association Meeting. Jazzman’s Café, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
March 3: 9:30 p.m. Biology Club meeting. Room 207, Kaplan Hall.
March 4: USGA Applications due.
March 4: 7 p.m. Pulp Magazine meeting. DeDominicus.
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: 7 p.m. Jack Gottlieb of Collegiate Empowerment presentation. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
March 5 – March 13: RA interviews.
March 6: 3:30 p.m. English Speaking Union’s Shakespeare Competition. Dodds Theatre.
March 6: Rock Climbing Trip. Stay tuned for details.
March 7: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Legal Society Film Series, “A Few Good Men.” Room 109, Kaplan Hall.
March 7: 7 p.m. LASA Dance Off. German Club.
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 9: 9 p.m. Active Minds meeting, to raise awareness and reduce stigma of mental illness. Counseling Center in basement of Sheffield Hall.
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: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Airbrushed Trucker Hats. Bartels Hall, the campus center.
March 10: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Faculty Webinar, “The Key to Improving Retention and Student Success.” Dodds Theatre.
March 10: 5 p.m. Informational meeting on Russia Study Abroad Program through Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice. Room 201, Kaplan Hall.
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 4: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Legal Society Film Series, “Kramer vs. Kramer.” Room 109, Kaplan Hall.
April 15: 2 p.m. “The Humanities: Does the Past Matter?” lecture with Dr. Brenda Williams. Marvin K. Peterson Library, upper level.
April 19: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Legal Society Film Series, “My Cousin Vinny.” Room 109, Kaplan Hall.
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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