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Move Your Feet – to the Spring Bartels Lecture
Ray Margiano ’69, the Spring Bartels Fellow, will present the lecture “Footsteps to Entrepreneurship” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 in Dodds Theatre. Margiano owns Foot Solutions, Inc., and has recently published “Balance Walking - Changing Your Life in Just 15 Minutes a Day.” To read his full bio, click here.

The Bus to Showbiz Success: Get On It Now!
A bus that can hold 50 students is available for those interested in cheering on UNH Dancers Michael Kuzoian, far left, and Michael Minelli, third from left. The dancers, part of the group E3, have advanced to the preliminary rounds of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre in Manhattan to be held this Wednesday, March 26. There’s cash at stake: The dancers are competing for a $25,000 prize. Manager Marquis Bell and the group wish to publicly thank Henry and Nancy Bartels, Dean of Students Rebecca Johnson and Music Department Chair Guillermo Mager. With their help, the bus ride will cost just $10 per student. If you would like to purchase tickets to the show, please send an email to MBell1@newhaven.edu to reserve your spot. Bus seats are limited, so move quickly. All money will be collected at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Jazzman's Cafe in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The bus will leave at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 from Bayer Hall. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and will end at 10 p.m. The bus will return directly to the UNH campus after the show.

“The Kite Runner” Wins Selection as UNH Common Read
The critically acclaimed international bestseller, “The Kite Runner,” is UNH’s 2008-2009 Common Read selection. “The Kite Runner” explores the intertwined but markedly different worlds of two friends growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan, Amir, the son of a prominent, wealthy man, and Hassan, the son of Amir’s father’s servant and a Hazara, the shunned ethnic minority. It is the first work of fiction by author Khaled Hosseini, an Afghanistan-born physician living in California.

A UNH Authority on Workplace Bullying Shares Her Expertise
A segment of WNPR’s “Where We Live,” airing on Monday, March 17, featured a discussion with Dr. Tara L’Heureux, who teaches in the Industrial/Organizational master’s program here at UNH. L’Heureux discussed workplace bullying. See this week’s Faculty Profile at right to learn more about L’Heureux. To listen to the broadcast, click here.

Women and History: Learn More Here
March is Women’s History Month, and the University is marking it with numerous events that focus on diversity, athletics, and general and health education. Click here to catch up on the events.

Campus News

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UNH Goes Kosher
The Hazell Nut Café, originally started as a project for students majoring in Hospitality Management, recently began offering Kosher food products in addition to its coffee, tea, and ice cream menu. The café, which is open to the public as well as the UNH community, is able to now serve a wider range of customers and provide a breadth of experience and knowledge on keeping a Kosher facility to participating students.

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.

February Student Leader/Club of the Month
Congratulations to Parker Gallo, president of the Fire Science Club, and the Fire Science Club for being chosen as outstanding members of the UNH community for the month of February. Parker was nominated based on his continuous contributions to the Fire Science Club and the UNH community, and was selected based on the impact the Fire Science Club has had on campus. To nominate a club/organization or leader for the month of March, send the name and a brief description of the person’s or organization’s qualifications to lsaverese@newhaven.edu.

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. Wednesday, April 9 in the upper level of the Marvin K. Peterson Library. Sedelmaier will discuss 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.

Seeking an Artistic Touch
Sodexo would like to spruce up their dining space in New Hall and is looking for the campus community’s help. Prints or portraits of any medium will be accepted, as long as they represent Pandini’s theme “Old World Style, New World Flavor.” Submissions are due no later than Wednesday, April 16 to Csimeone@newhaven.edu or dropped off to Crystal at the front desk of Bartels Hall, the campus center’s dining hall.

A Concert for the Whole Family
A family concert called Whiz Kids 2008! will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Woolsey Hall and will feature some of Connecticut’s rising young musicians as well as the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. If you would like to purchase tickets, which are $12 per adult and $5 per child, mention the code UNH when phoning the box office or on the day of the concert and you will receive a child’s ticket free with the purchase of an adult’s ticket.

Come Get Your Mail
The Mail Department has expanded its hours to better serve the UNH community. The new schedule is as follows:

One-of-a-Kind UNH Summer Camps Offered
At Discount to Everyone
UNH has a program for just about everybody this summer. Children of faculty, staff and alumni as well as siblings of current UNH students will receive a 10% discount for each child enrolled. Contact Katie Farren at kfarren@newhaven.edu or 203.931.2907 with any questions. Please help spread the word about these programs to your neighbors, family and friends. Click here for a detailed brochure on each program offered.

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.

Be the First to Own a Connecticut 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. Click here to download the application.

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. Any member of the UNH community who lost a relative in the Holocaust is 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 K. Peterson Library.

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

Media Training Rescheduled
As respected members of the community, UNH faculty members are called upon by journalists to share their expertise. Communicating information successfully requires an understanding of what the media expects from you. This workshop will provide strategies that allow you to share your expertise and respond to journalists in a relaxed and confident manner. Rescheduled from March, the next workshop will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4 in the conference room of New Hall. Refreshments will be served and the workshop should last about 45 minutes. To RSVP, contact Julie Winkel at jwinkel@newhaven.edu or 203.932.7246 by March 27.

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.

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.

Student News

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

Need Something to Do?
Click here for your Student Activities calendar, running through April 5.

It’s For Your Own Good
Health Services would like to remind all students that immunization records and physician forms must be turned in to the office in order to facilitate registration for next semester. Contact Health Services at 203.932.7079 to obtain the forms or fax your forms to 203.931.6090.

IBM On Campus
An Initiative Breakfast Meeting, sponsored by IBM, will take place starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 27 in the Upper Student Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. The seminar will focus on topics like generating new ideas and using existing ones and will also involve the discussion of a case study. RSVP to cferrucci@newhaven.edu or 203.932.7437.

Donate to Life Haven, Clothe Yourself
Suggested donations of $5 will be encouraged and accepted during SCOPE events on Tuesday, March 25. Each person who donates will receive a “Celebrate Women” t-shirt.

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.

Looking for a Club to Join?
Check out the Student Events scroll for a list of clubs meeting weekly on campus.

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.

Travel and Education, All in One
Research and community service opportunities are available this summer in Iran. Click here for more information.

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 at 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.

YouTube Yourself
An informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 4 in Bartels Hall, the campus center to discuss this contest, where students may perform anything found on YouTube. The performance will take place Friday, April 25 in Dodds Theatre and cannot contain any nudity or inappropriate actions. A registration fee of $2 per person is required, but not at the time the application is received. Click here for more information and the registration form.

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

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