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PLEASE NOTE: UNH Today will publish March 24, and 31 and will not be published the week of spring break. Please send your news to UNH Today 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.

Spring Has Sprung!
UNH Athletes Head Outdoors
This is the first full week of the spring sports season, with the UNH baseball, softball and women's lacrosse teams all in action. Baseball will host games at Vieira Field on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, while women's lacrosse and softball open their seasons on the road. Women’s softball leaves for a Florida tournament this coming weekend. Outdoor track and field starts the weekend of March 22. Click here to read about all of the spring action.

One-of-a-Kind UNH Summer Camps Offered
At Discount to Faculty and Staff
UNH will offer three unique summer campus and faculty and staff will receive a 10 percent discount for each child they enroll. If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Farren at kfarren@newhaven.edu or call 203.932.2907. Information can also be found on our website at: http://www.newhaven.edu/universitycollege/16879/. Please share information about the camps with your family, friends and neighbors.

Henry C. Lee College Criminal Justice/Forensic Science Camp
July 28 - August 1, 2008
Ages: High School Students
Camp Fee: $400
Faculty/Staff Fee: $360

Tagliatela College of Engineering: Engineering: 2008 Summer Institute for Young Women, a residential science and engineering program
August 3 - 7, 2008
Ages: Young Women entering 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade
Camp Fee: $495
Faculty/Staff Fee: $445

College of Arts and Sciences/ Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Visual and Musical Arts Camp
July 21 - August 1, 2008
Ages: 7 – 12 years
Camp Fee: $550
Faculty/Staff Fee: $495

Faculty and Staff Drive off to a Great Start
First Whodunit Clues – Winner Gets a Prize
Thanks to all who attended the faculty/staff campaign kickoff at the German Club. The corned beef, nachos and buffalo wings were a hit, as was the authentic décor of the rarely-seen rathskeller. Please check your campus mail for a campaign gift form and send competed forms to Scott Davis in New Hall. To have a form e-mailed to you, e-mail Scott at sdavis@newhaven.edu.

And now, here are our first Whodunit clues!

=		"By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only Under Liberty,” is the motto of the state where the suspect earned a Ph.D.
=		Early last decade the suspect could be found working in the state from where the Republican nominee for president hails.
=		A decade before that the suspect was in the land of the common loon.

Can you guess who our suspect is? The first to guess correctly (one guess per person, please!) will win two movie passes! Send your guess to sdavis@newhaven.edu. We’ll find out next week if we have a winner!

Warm Coffee and Donuts Delivered to Your Desk
On March 11 Thanks to Campaign Coffee Brigade
Keep an eye out for the Faculty/Staff Campaign Coffee Brigade on Tuesday, March 11. This will be a great opportunity to make your gift to a volunteer, in person. Giving back to UNH is crucial as we continue to build and grow the University. We need to show our support so we can persuade others in the community to invest in our future. Every gift counts. Your participation is just as important as your dollars!

UNH Theatre Presents “Zombies From The Beyond”
Program Director Appeared in Original on Off-Broadway
A musical similar to a low budget sci-fi movie, Zombies from the Beyond will cover topics such as the Cold War and space race paranoia in true comedic fashion. James Valcq, author of the show, will be playing in the orchestra for all performances. Sponsored by the UNH Theatre Program, the show will run from April 9 through 13. Admission is free for all UNH faculty, students, and staff with valid ID. The cost is $10 for non-UNH students with valid ID and $15 for the general public. For more information, contact Robert Boles at 203.479.4512 or rboles@newhaven.edu.

Welcome Our New
Lee College Dean
Dr. Richard H. Ward will join UNH this summer as the new Dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. Dr. Ward comes to UNH from Sam Houston State University where he currently serves as Associate Vice President for Research and Special Programs. He has a strong background in criminology and has published numerous books and journal articles. Special thanks go to the search committee, which worked diligently throughout this hiring process.

Remembering the Holocaust
The Fifth Annual Holocaust Remembrance event will feature alumnus and Holocaust survivor Martin Schiller, author of “Bread, Butter And Sugar: A Boy’s Journey Through The Holocaust And Postwar Europe.” A list of names will also be read of individuals who perished in the Holocaust who were relatives of those in the UNH community. If you lost a relative to the Holocaust, you are encouraged to submit his or her name to Ira Kleinfeld at ikleinfeld@newhaven.edu to be included on the list. This event will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the Marvin J. Peterson Library.

Students: Gain Research Experience
Through Summer Fellowships
UNH’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain research experience under the expert guidance of a UNH faculty member. Click here to learn more. The proposal deadline is Monday, April 14 and decisions will be announced on or before Wednesday, April 30.

Educating Prisoners on the Consequences
Of Their Actions Topic of Library Lecture
Victim-impact education programs in the prison setting is the topic of UNH Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Crime Analysis, Christopher Sedelmaier’s lecture at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 in the Marvin K. Peterson Library, Upper Level. Discussed will be a brief recent history of such programs, the goals of victim-impact education, curricula used, and the results of recent research in the area. The event is sponsored by Friends of the UNH Library and is free and open to the public. For more information call 203.932.7191 or e-mail hdobi@newhaven.edu.

Campus News

Sports Nutrition Class Hits the Slopes,
Evaluates Lodge Cuisine
Students taking DI 150 Sports Nutrition in an accelerated format during the January intersession, as well as other students, traveled to Okemo Mountain in Vermont to ski and evaluate the healthy food options at the Okemo Base Lodge. For the trip, planned by Professor Georgia Chavent, students were required to pack healthy and economical food. Pictured above, students Christopher Lennon, left, and Rob Holub as they show their UNH pride. For more photos, click here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

High School Students Have a Blast During UNH Visit
A local high school student covers her ears before the University's wind tunnel emits a piercing scream this past Friday during College Day at the Tagliatela College of Engineering. The student was participating in Project Lead the Way, a program in which students from area high schools gain exposure to the University. They visited classrooms, witnessed a robotics demonstration, saw and heard the wind tunnel and participated in other demonstrations.

How Can The European Market Help You?
A “Basics of Exporting” seminar will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 16 at the CREC Headquarters in Hartford hosted by BEACON (Biomedical Engineering Alliance & Consortium). For more information on the event and how to register, click here.

Faculty-Staff News

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 and Sciences. They were the 2007 winners of the UNH Faculty Award for Excellence in Experiential Education and have been active in the recent advancements 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.

Enrich Your Knowledge of Biomechanics
Dr. Tarun Goswami, a member of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Wright State University, will present a lecture on “Biomechanics – Evolution and Application to Orthopedics” at noon, Friday, March 14 in Room 120 of Buckman Hall. Refreshments will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.

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.

Web Team Bi-Monthly Report
Click here to read the latest website updates.

Student News

Click here to see this week's Charger Bulletin.

Click here for this month’s Career Services Newsletter and here for a list of upcoming workshops..

Click here for the Graduate Student Council minutes.

Seniors: Help Plan Senior Week
A meeting will be held from 10 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday March 11 in Meeting Rooms A and B of Bartels Hall, the campus center, to discuss ideas for events during the week, including T-shirt designs, and a class gift.

Freshmen/Seniors: Give UNH a Grade
Submit Your NSSE Survey
Click here for more information.

Just Like Home Cooking
Don’t miss the Family Recipe Contest at the Marketplace, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12.

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

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.

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.

Women’s Clinic
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday, Health Services offers a women’s clinic including services typically offered to females. To set up an appointment, please call 203.932.7079. The clinics will run through May 15.

New Intramural Season Begins
Register to Participate
Registration forms will be available Monday, March 10 through Saturday, March 15 in the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center for Season 4 sports including soccer, volleyball, softball, table-tennis, and free throw contest. If you do not have a team, you may sign up as a free agent. Direct any questions to MRocheleau@newhaven.edu.

Student E-mail Accounts Enlarged
Student e-mail accounts will now be able to hold approximately 300 e-mails thanks to the effort made by USGA. If you experience any technical problems, contact the USGA Technology Committee at USGATech@newhaven.edu or via ChargerVoice.com.

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. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 31, April 1-4, April 7, 8, and April 14-17 in the Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center. For more information contact Joe Musumeci at jsjm86@aol.com.

Provide Academic Support for Underclassmen
Applications for Academic Peer Mentors are now available for students interested in working with the Office of Residential Life and Academic Services to help freshmen with academic concerns. Applications and recommendations are due no later than Friday, March 28 to either ORL or Academic Services. For further information or any questions, please contact either PChristiano@newhaven.edu or LDeRobertis@newhaven.edu. Click here for the application.

Walk/Run Benefits Children
A 4K walk/run will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13 in memory of Julia Rusinek, a Yale University student who was a rising senior at the time of her death in July 1999. This event will benefit LEAP, an organization that benefits children. For more information, visit www.juliarun.org.

Are You A Podcaster?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for students who can put together video, audio, or enhanced podcasts to promote UNH to prospective students. Projects will feature campus tours and interviews with professors or students. If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Gil Rogers at 203.932.7416 or grogers@newhaven.edu.

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.

In The News