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Memorial Service April 7
To Honor Longtime UNH Professor
An on-campus service will be held at 2 p.m. April 7 in Dodds Theatre to honor the memory of Dr. Caroline Dinegar, a longtime University professor who died of cancer Dec. 12. Dr. Dinegar was a versatile academic who served as a director in the Peace Corps, taught at the U.S. Naval War College and ran for mayor of New Haven, all while she was working at the University. She also was a friend and early mentor to a young William Jefferson Clinton, who taught as an adjunct at UNH early in his career.

CTV Channel 26 will broadcast the service on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. for the next few weeks, and will include the last interview Dr. Dinegar did for a series in spring 2007 that focused on terrorism, the Bush administration, and the presidential race. Click here to read Dean Ron Nowaczyk’s letter to the University community about Dr. Dinegar.

UNH Students Take Part
In Jeopardy-Style Competition
UNH students competed in the “HR Games,” at Bryant University last week, a tournament for students who plan to work in human resources. The Jeopardy-style competition is aimed at improving students’ knowledge of the field. Questions are taken from a certification test called the PHR (Professional in Human Resources). The games are designed to help students prepare for the test. Click here to learn more. Other colleges participating included Cornell University, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pittsburgh.

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.

Run – Don’t Walk To “Zombies from the Beyond”
The campus community is invited to the University Theatre’s presentation of the musical, “Zombies from the Beyond,” starting Wednesday, April 9 and running through April 13. James Valcq, the playwright, will perform in the orchestra for all performances. The production is free to all UNH students, faculty and staff with ID. Click here to see the poster.

President’s Public Service Fellows Announced
The University has announced this year’s winners of the President’s Public Service Fellowship. They are Stephan Braye, Forensic Science and Chemistry; Meghan Brooks, Criminal Justice; Charnessy Brower, Political Science and Music Industry; Wilfred Burrows, Chemical Engineering; Loreal Cherry, Fire Science; Ashley Hardy, Criminal Justice; Latoya Lisle, Criminal Justice; Victoria McFarlane, Accounting; Deshawn McGregor, Biology; David Moldover, Criminal Justice; Sandra Mondesir, Political Science; Carmen Paulino, Undecided; Zachary Starkey, Business Administration; and Yesenia Vargas, Criminal Justice. Please join UNHToday in congratulating them.

President Kaplan speaks in Manhattan
President Steven H. Kaplan gave a talk March 26 at New York City’s historic Metropolitan Club, designed by the noted architect Stanford White and built for J.P. Morgan as Morgan’s dramatic response to the exclusive New York City men’s clubs that would not admit him. President Kaplan spoke on the University’s strategy for providing students from all sectors of society with a chance at success. His talk, “Shaping the Next Generation: What Young People Expect and What They Deserve,” discussed the University’s strengths in combining a liberal arts foundation with a professional education to prepare graduates for the workplace.

Catering Class Annual Luncheon
Enjoy a great meal while helping the Hospitality and Tourism School. The annual luncheon, prepared by the catering class, will feature a variety of delicious dishes that are sure to please any pallet. Click here for information on dates and times and how to make a reservation.

Whodunit this week?
Be the First to Take a Guess
The Whodunit contest is part of the Faculty/Staff Campaign, which has received more than 100 gifts totaling more than $20,000. Our goal is to surpass last year’s 130 gifts and $35,000. A gift of any size will is appreciated. Participation is as important as the dollar amount!

Last week’s Whodunit winner was Jason Philibotte, who guessed correctly that Murray Crugman did it! Murray has produced albums (remember those?) by Blue Oyster Cult, the Dictators, and numerous other bands.

Today’s Whodunit:
Rumor has it that this person has been known to ride the bus to UNH;
Has been published in the Journal of Contemporary Thought and Analecta Husserliana;
Has written an article on the father of film’s auteur theory, Andre Bazin;
Has studied in Chicago, Philadelphia and Skowhegan.
Send your guesses to sdavis@newhaven.edu. The first person with the right answer wins two movie passes!

Campus News

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‘Tales From Abroad’ Just One Of
Many UNH Web Site Enhancements
Click here to view the latest updates to our web site.

New Seton Gallery Exhibit ‘A Stray Terrain’
Yvette Brackman’s “A Stray Terrain” opened this week at the Seton Gallery, and will run through April 26. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 1-5 p.m. For more information call 203.931.6065.

FedEx It
Recently, a FedEx box was placed next to the Post Office mailbox outside Bartels Hall, the campus center, to provide the campus with another shipping option. During the week, the last pick up will be at 5 p.m. and on Saturdays, last pick up will be noon. The box also contains envelopes, air bills and any other item you may need for domestic or international shipping.

UNH’s International Festival
Spotlights Cultures of the World
Colorful and informative displays, a wide range of food, as well as impressive entertainment were all part of UNH’s 28th Annual International Festival on Saturday. UNH’s international students, as well as students from the U.S, took part. Click here to see more photos from the event.

Accepted Student Days
In order to accommodate the many students expected at upcoming Accepted Student Days, a number of parking spots will need to be blocked off around campus. The three remaining days this year are April 8, 12 and 19. Only one of these days falls during the week. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated as we continue to assist prospective students and families in making their final college decisions.

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.

Register to Vote on Campus
From April 15 to April 17, UNH's College Democrats and College Republicans will supply Connecticut voter registration forms to the campus community. Location details and times to follow. For more information, e-mail CollegeDemocrats@newhaven.edu.

Russian Judges Bridge Borders
On Tuesday, April 1, several Russian Judges spoke about the differences between the U.S. legal system and Russia’s to a large crowd in the Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Their trip to UNH is part of the Russian-American Rule of Law Consortium, which also allows individuals in the Connecticut legal system to also travel to Russia. The Legal Society sponsored the event.

Time to Go Medieval
The Evening Student Council is sponsoring a trip to Medieval Times in New Jersey on Saturday, April 19. Tickets are limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. This trip is open to all UNH students, faculty and staff. Click here for the registration form and here for the day’s itinerary.

Former UNH President
Chairs Uzbekistan Conference
Former University President Lawrence J. DeNardis recently led an American delegation of scholars and legal experts to the Republic of Uzbekistan where he chaired the international conference “Law Enforcement, Human Rights and Global Security: Experiences in Uzbekistan and Other Countries.” The conference brought together experts and senior government officials, members of Parliament, Central Asian and European diplomats and American leaders to share best practices and experiences on protecting human rights in the age of terrorism, and strengthening the implementation of the right of habeas corpus in Uzbekistan and other practices dealing with legal reform. Dr. DeNardis, a former U.S. representative and a distinguished professor of Political Science at UNH, is the chair of the Institute for New Democracies, Inc., which co-sponsored the conference.

Remembering the Holocaust
The Fifth Annual Holocaust Remembrance event, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the Marvin K. Peterson Library, 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 the name to Ira Kleinfeld at ikleinfeld@newhaven.edu to be included on the list.

NOTE: The bookstore has also ordered copies of Martin Schiller’s book to provide the campus with additional insight into his talk.

A Concert for the Whole Family
A family concert, 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. Click here to read more.

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 percent 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.

Seeking an Artistic Touch
Sodexho would like to spruce up its dining space in New Hall and is looking for the campus community’s help. Prints and 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 the dining hall at Bartels Hall, the campus center.

Containing Globalism Topic
Of April 16 Lecture
UNH’s Global Studies major presents the lecture by Yale University Professor Dr. Mark Atwood Lawrence titled Continuing Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Toward the Third World from Kennedy to Kissinger on Wednesday April 16 at 2 p.m. in Dodd Theatre. Click here to learn more.

Faculty-Staff News

Annual Scholarship Ball set for April 12
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 who this year include: Martin J. O'Connor, B.A. '76, History, UNH associate professor and campus minister, J. David Scheiner, B.S. '71, Management Science, president and chief operating officer, Macy’s Florida, and Anthony J. Sparano III, B.S. '84, Criminal Justice, Miami Dolphins head coach.

This year’s honorees:
Martin J. O'Connor, B.A. '76, History, UNH associate professor and campus minister
J. David Scheiner, B.S. '71, Management Science, president and chief operating officer, Macy’s Florida
Anthony J. Sparano III, B.S. '84, Criminal Justice, Miami Dolphins head coach

Class Payment Schedule
The Faculty/Adjunct Class Payment Schedule for the spring 2008 semester is as follows:
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.

Student News

Click here to see this week's Charger Bulletin.

Click here for the Career Services Newsletter.

Click here for a list of upcoming Career Services workshops.

Fire Science Club in Nation's Capital
For Seminars, Meetings
Nine Fire Science Club students attended the Congressional Fire Services Institute Dinner & Seminars last week in Washington, D.C. The students met many leading officials in the fire service industry including Hal Bruno and the United States Fire Administrator Gregory Cade. The group also had an opportunity to attend a Congressional Hearing on the preparedness level of FEMA where they were introduced and recognized by Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman. The students got a great view into the legislative side of fire service, which will help them prepare for a successful career. Click here for more photos.

National Day of Silence
This year’s Day of Silence will take place all day Friday, April 25 and will honor the memory of Lawrence King, an Oxnard, Calif., student killed in February for his sexual orientation. If you would like to participate, sign-ups will start Monday, April 7 in the Office of Residential Life where you will receive speaking cards to be handed out that day. For more information, visit www.dayofsilence.org.

Seniors and Freshmen: We want to hear from you!
Faculty: You too!
Is your educational experience engaging enough? As part of the UNH’s focus on continuous improvement and student-centered education, the University participates each year in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), aka “the Nessie.” All freshmen and seniors are being contacted now through e-mail by the NSSE organization in Indiana, on behalf of the University to solicit their participation. This year, we begin participation also in the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE), or “the Fussie.” These surveys will reach our faculty in the coming weeks. A high response rate is important, so seniors and freshmen, please fill out the brief survey and tell us how we’re doing! We use the data from these surveys to identify areas where further improvement is required, to highlight what we do well, and to track our improvements since earlier surveys. Faculty, be watching your inboxes—your turn is coming up.

Support UNH; Be a Cheerleader
The University’s cheerleading squad is holding an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 14 in the Annex on North Campus for those interested in trying out. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, tryouts for current UNH students will be held in the Charger Gymnasium. See the flier for details.

Graduate Students, Share Your Thoughts
Graduate students are invited to share their feedback with the Bursar’s, Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 14 in Kaplan Hall, Room 201. Those who attend will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Please RSVP to kfarren@newhaven.edu by Friday, April 11.

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.

Get Your Jeff Dunham Tickets
Tickets go on sale at 10 p.m. Monday, April 7 in the lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center to see Jeff Dunham. The cost is $5 per person and you must have a valid UNH ID. There is a limit of one ticket, per person. A bus will leave at 8 p.m. Friday, April 11 for his show at 10 p.m. For more information, contact gamingclub@newhaven.edu.

Want Your 15 Minutes of Fame?
The Office of Student Activities is currently developing an interactive DVD for incoming freshmen. They would like to feature some of the clubs and organizations on campus and will be using the write-ups from the website and yearbook, but may need some pictures. If you would like to change your club’s write-up or add pictures to the DVD, please contact studentactivities@newhaven.edu.

You Can Help by Walking or Running
Two walk/run community service events in the upcoming weeks give you the opportunity to give back. Julia’s Run for Children starts at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13 and requires a $20 registration fee or $16 before April 11. This is a four mile run from Yale. Visit www.juliarun.org for more information.

The first annual Jessica Santo Walk is sponsored by the Victimology Club at UNH and begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19 on the West Haven Boardwalk. Registration is $20.

Click here for the registration form. Contact Victimology@newhaven.edu for more information or visit www.rememberingjessica.com.

Do You Know an Outstanding Student Leader or Club?
Nominations are now being accepted for Student Leader and Club/Organization for the month of March. Nominees for the Student Leader should be full-time, undergraduates who have demonstrated excellence and club or organization nominees should have organized an event that benefitted the campus community while exceeding normal expectations. Send your nominations along with a brief description to lsaverese@newhaven.edu by Wednesday, April 9.

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.

Fall Performance Ensembles
Soon it will be time to sign up for the various ensembles being offered this fall. You may participate for one or three credits, or simply for personal enjoyment. Contact Dr. Kaloyanides at 203.932.7102 or mkaloyanides@newhaven.edu for more information.

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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