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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.

Lifehouse Headlines
UNH Concert May 2
SCOPE’s concert at 8 p.m. Friday, May 2 features Kat DeLuna, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Lifehouse. The concert, which will take place in the Charger Gymnasium, is free for UNH students. UNH undergraduate students may bring up to two guests for $10 each and UNH graduate students may bring one guest for $10. UNH students must show their IDs to get their free tickets and purchase tickets for guests. Tickets will be available the week of April 28 in the lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.

Down-to-Earth Bartels Entrepreneur
Delivers Inspirational Lecture
Ray Margiano ’69, CEO, president and founder of Foot Solutions, Inc., spoke to a packed crowd at Dodds Theatre Tuesday, April 22, mixing his lecture about entrepreneurship with inspirational videos and frank talk about failure and success. Margiano spoke with undergraduate and graduate students in classes, delivered the lecture “Footsteps to Entrepreneurship,” had breakfast with University officials and lunch with student leaders, and visited with his brother Don Margiano, a retired Derby police officer who accompanied him throughout the day’s events. “I wouldn’t be where I am in life without UNH giving me my start,” Margiano says. Click here to see more photos from the event.

UNH Dance Team Entertains
Local Retirement Community
UNH’s 5-6-7-8 Dance Team put on a mesmerizing performance recently for residents at Ashlar Village, a retirement community in Wallingford. After the show, residents learned about team members’ academic majors and goals. Residents have already requested a return visit. Says Team Captain Ashley Rossi, “During high school, my dance team and I would perform at local retirement homes, especially during the holiday season. Dancing at Ashlar Village reminded me of that same rewarding experience I had back at home, especially with all of the warm smiles and positive remarks the dance team received after our performance."

Student clubs interested in visiting the Ashlar Village community to perform, complete an activity with residents, or present a project should contact Katie Farren at kfarren@newhaven.edu. UNH and Masonicare, Ashlar Village's parent company, are negotiating a partnership to offer programming to residents, as well as customized training for company employees.

David Morris, Marketing Professor, Dies
Dr. David Morris, a professor of Marketing at the University, died unexpectedly late last week while visiting Florida. An innovative poet, author and teacher who strived to connect poetry, stories, myths and fairy tales to marketing and business, he shared his creativity with others on three websites, www.marketingandstorytelling.com, www.irishcelticpoetry.com and www.digitalinstructionaldesign.com. He received his Ph.D. in Instructional Design from Syracuse University in 1986, the year he arrived at the University of New Haven, and was a visiting professor in business schools throughout the world, including the Ural Institute of Business in Russia, Cyprus College in Cyprus, Trinity College in Dublin, Yale and Syracuse universities. He was scheduled to retire in September. Memorial arrangements will be announced in this space once they become finalized. The family requests that condolences be forwarded through Penny Pecka in the Department of Human Resources.

Campus News

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Students Mark Earth Day
Led by Parker Gallo, vice president of the USGA, 11 University of New Haven students worked with the West Haven Beautification Committee Sunday, April 27 to clear flower beds and pick up litter on the town green, clean out flower pots and prepare spring beds for planting. The volunteers plan to return May 10 to help the committee plant wave petunias, its signature flower, on the green, in front of city hall, and in planters running along Campbell Avenue. For more information on the effort, e-mail USGAVP@newhaven.edu.

With Baseball Win
First Place in Reach
On Saturday, the UNH baseball team took two games from visiting C.W. Post 4-2 and 1-0. The wins move the Chargers to 14-9 in conference play. They now stand only a half game out of first place in the East Coast Conference standings. Up next for the Chargers is an away game at the University of Bridgeport at 3 p.m., Tuesday April 29. Click here to learn more about spring Charger athletics.

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.

Student Leader and Club of the Month Named
Congratulations to Mike Folcik, organizer of the Robotics Club, and SMILE (Students Making an Impact in Their Living Environment) for being chosen as student leader and club for the month of March. Mike singlehandedly organized the Robotics Club, which is about to compete in a robotic lawnmower competition and has been instrumental in promoting the Tagliatela College of Engineering to prospective students at UNH open houses. SMILE has performed a number of community service projects including volunteering at a local soup kitchen and participating in charity walks. They are continuously contributing to UNH and the surrounding community. Please join UNHToday in congratulating the hard work of all of these students.

Athletic Director’s Impact on Women’s Sports
Highlighted in NCAA Article
Click here to read the story, which details UNH Athletic Director Debbie Chin’s positive influence on higher education and intercollegiate athletics for more than three decades.

Victimology Club Sock Drive:
Collection this Week
Through May 6, the Victimology Club will collect spring clothing to be donated to New Haven’s homeless. You may drop off clothing in any residence hall laundry room. Please do not donate winter clothing. If you have any questions, contact Nikita at Victimology@newhaven.edu.

Join Team UNH on
The Travelers Walk May 4
Click here to learn more.

Recycle In Bartels
Starting on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, recycling bins were placed throughout the dining hall in Bartels Hall, the campus center. You may now recycle glass and plastic bottles and help reduce the waste produced by UNH.

Preview U.S. Politics Databases
The Library currently has several databases on preview through the campus network. To access, go to the Library's web page and select databases on preview, then CQ Electronic Library. Or click here for a direct link. Preview ends Friday, May 16.

Latest Lyme Disease Findings Highlighted
At National Conference at UNH May 17
Lyme disease is the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States, costing about $1 billion a year due to inappropriate medical care, lost productivity and legal fees associated with misdiagnosis. The latest research on the diagnosis and treatment will be presented at the national conference “Understanding and Treating Lyme Disease: Choices and Challenges” on Saturday, May 17, at Dodds Theatre. The conference is free to UNH students, faculty and staff and open to the public for a $65 registration fee. The event includes an evening networking reception for Lyme disease patients. Dr. Eva Sapi, associate professor of Biology and Environmental Sciences at UNH, is the conference organizer. For more information, click here.

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.

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

Faculty-Staff News

New Paycheck Distribution Policy Takes Effect
The paycheck distribution policy has changed. Click here to read the new policy.

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.

Learn How to Help your Students
Students often need to go to faculty or staff members in times of distress or to talk about challenges they are experiencing. The newly published Faculty and Staff Guide for Assisting Students is a valuable tool for those situations and can provide the resources necessary to steer students in the right direction. Click here to view a copy of the guide.

Class Payment Schedule
For the spring 2008 semester:
    April 30, 2008: one-quarter
    May 30, 2008: one-quarter when grades are submitted
For the spring 2008 trimester:
    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.

Click here for the spring Health Services Newsletter.

Appropriate Behavior Required for Spring Weekend
Spring Weekend at UNH is the weekend of May 3, and with all the festivities planned, the University has asked that students read and adhere to a code of behavior delineated here.

Strong Student Writer/Speaker
Needed for Summer Job
The Women’s Business Development Center is seeking a student interested in community/economic development or microenterprise for a two-day-a-week summer assignment beginning May 1. The position, which is based in Stamford, runs for four months and pays $20 per hour. Student must be an undergraduate junior or senior or graduate student majoring in English, Journalism or Communications who has demonstrated strong writing and oral communication skills, knows Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and is organized and motivated and sensitive to the needs of a diverse client base. Student must have own transportation. Address all inquiries with resume to Mary Laughlin, Vice President of Marketing, at mlaughlin@ctwbdc.org.

Seniors: Learn to Cook!
You’ll Need to Eat
Jill Zamparo, director of Special Events and a master in the kitchen, will run a cooking class for uninitiated seniors at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in the Upper Student Lounge. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Graduate Student Council, the class, titled “Finding Your Way Around the Kitchen,” will provide basic cooking skills, including tips on how to cook for one.

A Nod to Participants
In Day of Silence
The National Day of Silence program, sponsored by the Office of Residential Life, brought attention and action against name-calling, bullying and harassment in educational institutions against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals. Hundreds of thousands of students came together April 25 to encourage classmates to address the issue, taking a vow of silence as a call to action to prevent future tragedies. Read the flyer here.

Interior Design Alumni Career Day
Ten design firms represented by 15 alumni will be exhibiting their interior design work during the Interior Design Alumni Career Day from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1 in the Upper Student Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. This event offers interior design students an opportunity to view the work of alumni and ask questions about their career paths, experiences, job opportunities and education at UNH.

Reminder to All:
No Events After May 12
Clubs and organizations are not permitted to have events after Monday, May 12, which is the last day of classes. Reading days are set aside for students to study and prepare for exams.

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.

Get Your Chariot Yearbook
Yearbooks for 2008 will be on sale in the Student Activities Office on the third floor of Bartels Hall, the campus center, starting Tuesday, May 6. The days and times are as follows: Tuesday, May 6, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The books cost $5 for underclassmen and are free to seniors. Students must present a UNH ID, and the books will be sold until supplies run out. Send any questions to chariotyearbook@newhaven.edu.

Celebrate Law Day
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Law Day, and the Legal Society will present a panel discussion from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1 in Dodds Theatre. This year’s theme is “The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity" and the panel will focus on the question “Corruption in the Justice System: Does it undermine the rule of law?” Distinguished panelists include the Honorable Janet Arterton, U.S. District Court judge, District of Connecticut; Paul Murray, Connecticut deputy chief state’s attorney; Barbara Fair, community activist; Norman Pattis, defense attorney; and University Fire Science Professor Martin O’Connor. All are welcome.

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.

International Student Association E-Board Positions Open
The positions of president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and primary and secondary USGA representative are currently available. Applications are posted outside the International Student Office in Bartels Hall, the campus center, and will be due by Thursday, May 1.

Serve on LASA’s E-Board
The Latin American Students Association will hold nominations for their e-board at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. The open positions include president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, sergeant at arms and director of public relations.

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.

Final Days for
Women’s Clinic Appointments
There are three days left this semester for students to make appointments at the campus Women’s Clinic. Clinic day are as follows: 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, prescriptions for birth control, Depo Provera injections, contraceptives discussion and pregnancy testing. Staff can also answer questions regarding your health and sexuality, the new HPV Vaccine and ways to obtain that vaccine. Call ext. 7079 for more information.

Summer Help Wanted in the Seton Gallery
The Seton Gallery is currently accepting resumes for summer employment to 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.

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