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Take a Walk to the Spring Bartels
Lecture April 22, 11 a.m.
At the Spring Bartels Lecture this week, Ray Margiano ’69 CEO, president and founder of Foot Solutions, Inc. will present “Footsteps to Entrepreneurship,” the story of his business success, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in Dodds Theatre. Margiano, who taught evening classes at UNH early in his career, took his start-up company to $100 million in sales in just six short years. Recently, Margiano published a book “Balance Walking - Changing Your Life in Just 15 Minutes a Day.” Design student Ryan Brelling, whose publicity poster won the event contest, will present a framed copy to Margiano. Please join the campus community in making alumnus and businessman Ray Margiano’s trip to UNH a memorable experience. Click here to learn more.

The Truth about Tasers
April 22, 6:30 p.m.
A research presentation and panel discussion regarding electroshock weapons will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in Dodds Theatre. The event is sponsored by Alpha Tau and the Legal Society.

Students: Take Part in
Earth Day Events April 22
Click here to learn more.

Questions About New Residence Hall
Answered April 22-23
If you have questions about the new residence hall, stop by the USGA’s table April 22 and 23 in the Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center, to get all the information you need to know.

#8 Ranked Women’s Lacrosse Team Continues Undefeated Streak
Don’t Miss Home Game April 24, 4 p.m., Kayo Field
On Sunday, an overtime goal from Ashley Ferrandiz with 51 seconds left lifted the University of New Haven women's lacrosse team to an 18-17 victory over Saint Anselm College. The win marks the second consecutive come from behind one-goal victory for UNH. In Friday's match the team defeated Merrimack College, 20-19 after trailing by as many as seven. The Chargers (13-2, 3-2 ECC) have now won five matches in a row. UNH has two games remaining on the schedule against Bentley College -- on campus Thursday, April 24 at 4 p.m. at Kayo Field -- and at Philadelphia University. Click here to read about other UNH spring sports.

Engineering Lecture on Power Systems for
Sustainable Personal Mobility April 23, 4 p.m.
Dr. Huei Peng, professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and executive director of Interdisciplinary and Professional Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will discuss advanced power systems for sustainable personal mobility, at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, Buckman Hall, Room 120.

Help West Haven Get Ready for Spring:
Assist with Downtown Project April 27
Join approximately 40 members of USGA and associated clubs and organizations who will be raking and preparing the flower beds for planting on the West Haven Green this Sunday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group will have lunch on the brick patio behind Giaquinto’s deli or on the Green. Volunteers will be back on the Green Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and May 11, to plant flowers. To participate, contact Parker Gallo, at 315-247-4144 or usgavp@newhaven.edu.

UNH, Columbia University co-sponsor
Sports Ethics Symposium April 24, 6:30 p.m.
The University of New Haven, in conjunction with Columbia University, will sponsor a symposium on sports ethics at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 in Manhattan. Panelist members include Chris Bevilacqua, co-founder of CSTV Networks, Adolpho Birch, general counsel for the National Football League, and Robert Lipsyte, an award-winning sports journalist. Gus Johnson, a play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports, will moderate. For more information about this event, email Tom at Tgaud1@newhaven.edu.

United Illuminating CEO Speaks at UNH on
Innovative Business Models April 24, 7:45 a.m.
The Tagliatela College of Engineering presents the discussion “GenConn: A Case Study in Innovative Business Models” at its Innovation Breakfast from 7:45-9:45 a.m. Thursday, April 24, Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. R.S.V.P. by April 22 at 203-932-7437 or cferrucci@newhaven.edu. Click here for more information.

Victimology Club Sock Drive:
Collection this Week
From April 20 through April 26 the Victimology Club will be collecting spring clothing to be donated to New Haven’s homeless. You may drop off the clothing in your residential hall’s laundry room. If you have any questions, contact Nikita at Victimology@newhaven.edu.

National Day of Silence
Friday, April 25
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. Speaking cards will be available April 24 and 25 to be handed out during the program. For more information, visit www.dayofsilence.org.

Students Make the News:
UNH Victimology Club Remembers Virginia Tech
Last Wednesday, April 16 marked the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings, during which 32 students and faculty were killed. The Victimology Club organized a “lie in” using student volunteers to represent each of the victims. Dressed in black and wearing ribbons made by friends and family members of the fallen, the students laid on the ground for three minutes, the time it took for the shooter to purchase a gun. The Hartford Courant, New Haven Register and WTNH Channel 8, Fox 61 and NBC 30 were on hand to cover the event. The mother of Jessica Santos, the UNH student who was shot and killed near her home in New York, spoke to the campus and the media about the importance of gun laws and implored everyone to fight for stricter regulations on who can purchase a weapon. Pictured in the newsletter masthead is Nikita Carmona, President of Victimology Club, being interviewed by NBC 30. Click here to see additional photos.

Students Make the News:
It Floats!
Maiden Voyage of Engineering Students’
Concrete Canoe A Success
Civil engineering students demonstrated the seaworthiness of their latest engineering marvel—a concrete canoe— called Chief II, on Friday. The Hartford Courant, New Haven Register and WTNH Channel 8, NBC 30 and WFSB Channel 3 stopped by to cover the event at the Branford Supply Pond. On hand to proudly watch their students’ accomplishment were Dr. Jean Nocito-Gobel, Associate Professor of Engineering and Dr. Matthew Griffiths, Associate Professor of Physics. The student team successfully built the 20-foot-long, 330-pound canoe from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete in preparation for the Metropolitan Regional Concrete Canoe Conference race on April 27, at Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, NY, hosted by Brooklyn Polytechnic University. Click here to see photos of the maiden voyage.

Participating students included: Team leader Chris Stankus, Aaron Champagne, Jesse McIntyre, John Hearns, Matt Burke, Shalal Hussein, Dustin Briere, Tony Colangelo, Matt Palmer, Devin Racicot.

UNH Scholar/Athletes Honored
More than 100 University of New Haven student-athletes, parents, faculty and staff gathered in the Bartels Hall, the campus center, Thursday for the Department of Athletics' Dean's List Breakfast. Honored were UNH student-athletes who achieved a 3.50 grade point average or better in the spring 2007 and fall 2007 semesters, earning them a spot on the University's Dean's List. At left, Debbie Chin, director of Athletics, addresses attendees. Click here to see more photos from the event.

E3 Once Again Dances to Victory
The University of New Haven dance crew E3 won the April 19 dance challenge on "Showtime at the Apollo," appearing on national TV in front of millions of viewers. For those who missed any appearances of E3 on TV, check them out on "E3 Dance Crew on National Television" on Facebook. The crew appears again May 3 after NBC's "Saturday Night Live." Tune in! Click here. Everyone can join Facebook. To register, click here.

‘Zombies’ Cast Members Nominated for Scholarship
Robert Aceto and Javier Stevens have been nominated by the Kennedy Center for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition, which will take place next January. Two alternates, Brittany Bethea and Sarah Mangold, were also nominated. We extend our congratulations to them and wish them the best of luck.

Faculty, Staff and Students: Submit Your UNH
YouTube Video and Win a Prize–Entries Due May 2
Take part in UNH’s first YouTube contest “Show Your UNH Spirit.” Visit http://www.newhaven.edu/youtubecontest for full contest rules. The first 10 to submit will receive a T-shirt and the winner of the contest will receive either an iPod or an additional vacation day. Deadline for entries is May 2.

Environmental Science and Marine Biology Students
Present Research at International Meeting
Three graduate students in the Environmental Science Program and one undergraduate from the Marine Biology Program presented their research at the Annual Benthic Ecology Meetings recently held in Providence, Rhode Island. This event has international attendance and is the main conference for scientists who study seafloor ecology. Dr. Roman Zajac is the faculty research advisor for these projects.

Pictured (left to right) are Mark Pachlhofer, who presented a GIS model that predicts the risk of invasive species in coastal habitats; Leslie McGuffie, an undergraduate who presented her research on the reproductive ecology of a pollution indicator species, which was supported by a 2007 UNH SURF Award; Craig Schnieder, who presented his work on how coastal erosion may be affecting tidal flat communities and habitats, and Daniel Pinho who presented work on testing models that predict habitats that may be good candidates for Marine Protected Areas at the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

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

Campus News

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Remembering a Scholar and Friend
This past Wednesday, April 16, friends and family gathered in the Moulton Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center, to honor the life of UNH faculty member Milly Bohannah. Kay Cuozzo, pictured at left, spoke of Milly’s accomplishments and devoted service to the University. Several letters from grateful students, read by Alice Guido, were also presented to the crowded room, giving another dimension to the impact Milly had on all with whom she worked. The writings of John Donne, William Shakespeare and Gerard Manley Hopkins were read at the conclusion of the service for Milly, a beloved and respected member of the UNH community for over 20 years.

The Crisis in Darfur:
Hear A Witness, Become A Witness
The campus community is invited to a presentation at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, on the crisis in Darfur, given by Tim Salem, vice principal of Danbury High School, and Danbury High School students. Two student-produced DVDs will be screened during this presentation. Faculty members who are covering related information in their classes are encouraged to bring their students. The event will be held in the German Club. For more information, contact Dr. Lauren Kempton at laurenandbrooks@sbcglobal.net or Dr. Mario Gaboury at mgaboury@newhaven.edu.

Nrgize Yourself at the Beckerman Center
Nrgize Lifestyle Café is now open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Drop in to grab a smoothie!

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.

Review the Latest New Haven.edu Updates
New flash on the home page and a new International Admissions Academic page are just a few of the many changes to our web site. Click here to review the latest.

You're Invited to the Dental Hygiene
Professional Recognition Ceremony
The Dental Hygiene Program cordially invites the campus to attend its thirteenth annual Professional Recognition Ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday, May 9 in Dodds Theatre. The ceremony will honor the achievements of the 2008 Dental Hygiene class.

Cross-Generational Workforce
Discussed by UNH Staff Member
Becca Kitchell, assistant director of Residential Life at UNH, will discuss the cross-generational workforce at a Branford Chamber of Commerce program on Tuesday, May 6 at 3:30 p.m. The presentation will focus on helping those in the workforce and those soon to enter it understand each other’s generations. For more information contact Becca at ext. 7177.

Child Prodigy/UNH Adjunct Faculty member
Offers Concert At UNH April 27
Pianist Eva Virsik will perform compositions by Mozart, Schumann and Debussy in an upcoming recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 in the Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Considered a child prodigy, Virsik has been composing since age 5 and has won numerous competitions. She is presently an adjunct faculty member here at UNH and expects to travel throughout Europe next year for several solo and orchestral performances.

Rep. Lawlor Participates in Anti-Crime Bill Signing
State Representative Michael Lawlor, who is also an assistant professor of Criminal Justice at UNH, participated in the signing of a landmark anti-crime bill with President Bush and several lawmakers from around the country. The signing, which took place on April 9 in the White House, authorized various grants to be allocated to government agencies and non-profit groups in hopes of reducing repeat offenders and probation or parole violations.

Fall 2008 Room Selections Info
Provided by Dean of Students
Click here to read Dean Rebecca Johnson’s e-mail to faculty and staff. Click here to read Dr. Johnson’s e-mail to students.

Join Team UNH on
The Travelers Walk May 5
Click here to learn more.

Food Drive for Homeless Veterans
Three UNH students in the Dietetics program are holding a food drive to support homeless veterans in the West Haven and New Haven areas. Boxes will be placed throughout campus for donations. For further information, visit www.fooddriveforvets.org.

Experiential Education Celebration
Set for May 1 in Bartels
Student and faculty will showcase their unique experiences at the 2nd Annual Experiential Education Day Celebration on Thursday, May 1. Examples include students/faculty and community collaborations in research, service, and international programs. The tentative agenda begins with a breakfast from 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m. in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center, followed by panel presentations from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and the Experiential Education Fair from 11 a.m. –1:30 p.m.

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.

Faculty-Staff News

Sack Discusses Athletic Scholarships, Recent Book
At Brown Bag Lunch May 6
The last brown bag lunch for faculty for this academic year will take place at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in Meeting Rooms A and B of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Dr. Allen Sack will discuss “Athletic Scholarships: From Educational Gifts to Contracts for Hire.” He will review NCAA changes over the past century and refer to his recently published book on the same subject.

Submit Your Comments on
Recent Stamats Presentation
Many on campus attended and were impressed with the recent Stamats presentation by Dr. Bob Sevier. The presentation took the full 90 minutes and there was no time for questions and answers. President Kaplan asks that you submit your feedback or questions regarding the talk to University College Dean Art Goon at agoon@newhaven.edu, who will compile the information and contact Dr. Sevier to get your questions answered.

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
May 30, 2008: one half
June 13, 2008: one-quarter
July 15, 2008: one-quarter when grades are submitted
Contact Sharon Cox at scox@newhaven.edu or ext. 7225 with 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.

What a Weekend!
Click here for photos from the Battle of the Bands. Click here to see activities from the weekend. Click here for photos of the Badfish concert, part of Rock and Roll week by SCOPE.

Seniors: More Dates Added
For Senior Week Registration
Two more dates have been added for Senior Week Registration. They are Monday, April 21, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and Tuesday, April 22, noon-4 p.m. Sign ups are in the Office of Student Activities, top floor of Bartels Hall, the campus center.

Are You Aware?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month during which time the campus will focus on sexual violence and its prevention. Click here to learn more.

Check E-mail
For Important Survey
Students will soon receive an invitation to complete the survey regarding services they would be interested in using in downtown West Haven. Check your e-mail.

Tryouts
Students perform at the SCOPE Rock Band Competition during Rock and Roll Week.

Attention Graduating or Non Returning Students
Students who will not return to UNH in the fall need to change their address using www.usps.com/moversguide or bring forwarding labels to the mailroom in Maxcy Hall. First class mail will be forwarded, but all other mail will be returned to the sender. Students must also return their mail keys or pay a $25 fee. Those staying over the summer must go to the mailroom and sign up to be placed on the summer list.

Evening Student Council Elections Open
Nominations are open for the positions of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer for the Evening Student Council. Requirements include being in good academic standing, enrollment in at least one three-credit undergraduate course as an evening student, completion of at least 12 semester credit hours and a minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. Benefits include building your resume and adding experience as well as tuition remission for two three-credit classes. Nominations, including a brief description of the candidate, must be in by Wednesday, April 30. E-mail to Katie Farren at kfarren@newhaven.edu or call 203.932.7180 with questions.

Senior Class President
Congratulations to Alex Limauro, current executive assistant of the class of 2008, who was elected the new senior class president. Thanks are also extended to all who applied.

Student Conduct Board Selection
The student conduct board, which hears cases of alleged violations of the UNH code of conduct, is looking for new members to serve a one year term. If selected, you will attend thorough training before beginning your service. Applications are available in the Office of Residential Life and the Office of the Dean of Students or you can click here for the electronic form. All applications must be returned to the Office of the Dean of Students by Friday, April 25. Direct any questions to rbaker@newhaven.edu.

Join Welcome Wagon ’08 And Move in Early This Fall
Join the red shirt team: move in early and help others get settled. This is your chance to make a lasting impression on the future of the University. Those interested in signing up or learning more should contact the Office of Student Activities by May 16, at studentactivities@newhaven.edu or at ext.4582. Please submit your name, UNH e-mail, phone number, class year, major, and shirt size. All applicants must be in good academic and social standing. Candidates will be contacted over the summer.

Put Up or Shut Up Dodgeball April 25
Benefits Special Olympics
For more information, click here for the event flyer or contact Steve Paternoster at spate1@newhaven.edu with any questions. The event takes place in the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center.

Kaplan Practice Test on Campus
The Legal Society is bringing Kaplan testing to campus for the annual free practice tests. This is your opportunity to find out what you might expect to score on the LSAT or GRE and receive feedback for free. The practice tests will be held in Dodds 102 (LSAT) and 102A (GRE) at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 26. For more information contact Donna Decker Morris, Assistant Professor and Director, Legal Studies Program, at ddmorris@newhaven.edu.

SCOPE Seeking Co-Chair
Applications to become a SCOPE Co-Chair are available online at www.chargervoice.com and must be in the USGA President’s mailbox by 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24. If you have any questions, please contact Louis Eswood at usgapresident@newhaven.edu.

De-stressing
Students constructed stuffed animals at SCOPE’s popular build-a-bear event.

Final Days for
Women’s Clinic Appointments
There are six days left this semester for students to make appointments at the campus Women’s Clinic. Clinic day are as follows: Thursday, April 24, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Thursday May 8, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.; and Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Services include yearly GYN check-ups, pap smear testing, STD testing, diagnosis of vaginal infections, prescription for birth control, depo provera injections, contraceptive discussion, and pregnancy testing. Staff can also answer questions regarding your health and sexuality and the new HPV Vaccine and ways you can obtain that injection. Please call 203.932.7079.

Summer Help Wanted in the Seton Gallery
The Seton Gallery is currently accepting resumes for summer employment that will run from May 22 through August 10, 2008. Duties may include monitoring the gallery during open hours, mailing postcards and preparing flyers for upcoming events, and assisting with the installation of artwork. Students qualified for this position must enjoy working with the public, be dependable, be able to represent the University in a positive way, and be computer literate with database knowledge. For more information, e-mail Gallery Director Vladimir Shpitalnik at vshpitalnik@newhaven.edu.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Concert
SCOPE is currently seeking the assistance of several volunteers to help with a summer concert featuring Kat DeLuna, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Lifehouse. The concert will take place Friday, May 2. Application forms are available in the SCOPE Office and must be returned by Monday, April 21.

OPT Rules Information Session
This session will discuss the new rules of OPT, including a 17-month extension for STEM students and new reporting measures. The session will begin at noon Thursday, April 24 in the Upper Student Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center.

The Graduate Student Council
Dinner May 22
This invitation only event with dinner and dancing takes place from 7-11 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Invitations were sent April 7 to the address on file at the Graduate Records Office to all that have petitioned to graduate. If you did not receive an invitation, e-mail GSCpresident@newhaven.edu Each graduate can invite four guests; one guest is free. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday April 25, 2006.

Be Counted
The UNH College Democrats help students register to vote outside Bartels Hall, the campus center.

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