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NOTE: UNHToday publishes every Monday during the academic year. Please send your news to UNH Today by the end of the day on the previous Thursday. This is the last issue of UNH Today for semester. Summer issues will be published Tuesday, June 10 and Tuesday, July 8. The weekly e-newsletter will resume for the 2008-2009 academic year on Tuesday, Aug 12. For publicity requests, fill out the UNH Publicity Requests form and forward to the Public Affairs Office, New Hall.

Faculty Excellence Awards – 2008
Tara L’Heureux, left, was one of several faculty who received excellence awards at the annual event. Dr. Allen Sack presented the University’s “Last Lecture” Wednesday, May 14 during the Faculty Excellence Awards. Dr. Sack discussed “Clashing Models of Collegiate Athletic Reform.” The following nominations and awards were announced at the annual awards dinner. Click here for the awards listing. Click here to see photos from the dinner.

Eighty Honored at
Annual Service Awards
Click here to see the names of those honored at this year’s Service Awards event. Click here to see photos from the event.

Retirees Honored
A reception on campus May 12 honored this year’s retirees. Click here to see the list of who was honored. Click here to see photos from the event.

Hazardous Waste Removal
The University’s annual collection and removal of hazardous chemical materials will begin soon. If your department has any chemicals that require disposal, please send an inventory with the amount, location and a description of the material to Bob Rychlovsky at brychlovsky@newhaven.edu no later than Friday, May 30. Contact Bob at ext. 7141 with questions.

Alum Beckerman Honored
By CT Anti-Defamation League
The Connecticut Office of the Anti-Defamation League honored David A. Beckerman on May 15 with the 2008 ADL Greater New Haven Torch of Liberty Award for his exemplary service to the Greater New Haven community. Pictured at the event from left are UNH President Steven H. Kaplan, David Beckerman, and Samuel S. Bergami, Jr., chair of the UNH Board of Governors. Read more about Beckerman’s contributions to the community. Thanks to the support of Beckerman, a 1966 graduate of UNH, the University is now home to the popular $15.5 million David A. Beckerman Recreation Center.

Athletic Team Updates And
More At Your Fingertips
Click here to read the latest UNH Athletics e-Newsletter.

Students’ Ingenuity and Creativity
Recognized With Prestigious Award
Three UNH students—Omer Kizilcik, of Ansonia, Peter Taruska, of New Haven, and Krishna Bhargava Ogety, of West Haven—have been selected for the 2008 Central Connecticut Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Scholarship for exhibiting “ingenuity and creativity in the field of industrial engineering.” Click here to learn more.

Student-Athletic Advisory Committee
Names New Executive Board
The UNH Student-Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced its new executive board for the 2008-2009 academic year. Sophomore Austin Michalski, left, of the men's volleyball team, will take over as SAAC president, and co-vice presidents will be junior Charisse Cotton of the women's volleyball team and Ryan Freitas of the cross country and track & field teams. Junior Brigid Brady of the women's lacrosse team will serve as secretary and sophomore Corinne Merjave of the women's cross country/track and field teams will take over as treasurer. The mission of the NCAA and the University of New Haven's SAAC is to enhance the total student–athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Farewell Reception for Robert Greenberg
The University community is invited to a reception for Robert Greenberg, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in Room 124 of Maxcy Hall. Dr. Greenberg is moving to Manhattan to become professor and associate dean of Arts and Sciences at Hunter College in New York City.

Midnight Breakfast a Hit
With Studying Students
Faculty and staff served up pancakes, hash browns and other breakfast staples at the University’s Midnight Breakfast May 14, held each semester during final exams. Click here to see photos from the event.

HR Moves to New Hall
Human Resources has relocated to New Hall next to Dunkin’ Donuts. Your patience and cooperation are requested as the HR staff adjusts physically and electronically to this move.

West Haven Launches ‘Connecticut’s Friendliest City’ Campaign
West Haven kicks off its “Connecticut’s Friendliest City” campaign at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20 on the steps of City Hall. Click here to learn more.

Farewell Reception
A farewell reception for Dr. Thomas A. Johnson will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 in the Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Dr. Johnson will be departing UNH after 13 years as the dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.

Farewell Reception for Susan Cusano
The University community is invited to bid farewell and good luck to Susan Cusano at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 22 in the Moulton Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Refreshments will be served. Contact Barbara Vollero at ext. 4580 or Maureen Aceto at ext. 7369 for more information. Sue will be working for the state of Connecticut in the clerk’s office at the New Haven courthouse.

A Dinner for Dr. Johnson
The Oak Lane Golf and Country Club will host a retirement dinner for Dr. Thomas A. Johnson beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, June 6. The cost for the event is $40, which includes dinner, gratuity, contribution toward the retirement gift and musical entertainment. A table for six may be reserved for $240. Reservations and payments must be made by Friday, May 30. For more information, contact Sue Cusano at 203.932.7472. If you would like to present Dr. Johnson with a plaque or certificate, please contact Dr. Bill Tafoya at 203.479.4507 or wtafoya@newhaven.edu. For directions to the country club, visit www.oaklanecountryclub.org.

New Masters Program in New London
UNH’s Southeastern campus recently announced the addition of a Master of Science in Professional Education, focusing on current trends in the classroom. In kicking off the program, UNH Southeastern will offer a free seminar with CEU credits for teachers from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22 in the Weller Center at Mitchell College. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 860.701.5454 or e-mail SECampus@newhaven.edu. Click here to read more about this program.

Tenure and Promotions Announced
Based on President Steve Kaplan’s consideration of the recommendations of the University’s Tenure and Promotion Committee, the Colleges’ and Department Committees, he has announced that the following faculty members have been promoted in rank and/or have been awarded tenure, effective September 1, 2008.

Faculty Granted Tenure:
Michael Lawlor, Donna Morris, Armando Rodriquez, Pauline Schwartz

Faculty Promoted to Professor:
Pauline Schwartz

Faculty Promoted to Associate Professor:
Michael Lawlor, Donna Morris

Faculty Granted Rank of Professor Emeritus:
Srilekha Bell, Al Bradshaw, Joe Chepaitis, Bob Glenn, Tom Johnson,
Joel Marks, David Morris, Gerry Robin, Shirley Wakin

Faculty Granted Rank of Professor Emeritus (posthumously):
Caroline Dinegar, Daniel O’Keefe

Faculty-Staff News

Take a Walk to Celebrate
National Employee Fitness Day
Wednesday May 21 is National Employee Health and Fitness Day. Join the Campus Recreation staff for a health walk around campus from noon-12:30 p.m. In the event of rain the walk will be held on the Beckerman Center track. Contact Michelle Pratt at 931-2963 with questions about the event.

Open Enrollment for
Employee Benefits Scheduled
Three meetings have been scheduled for the benefits open enrollment period, which runs from Wednesday, May 21 through Tuesday, June 10. The meetings will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Upper Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Human Resources will e-mail employees detailed information, the benefit election forms, and definition of benefits by Tuesday, May 20. Please make every effort to attend the meetings as new benefit plans will be discussed.

Web Site Now Features
Employee Directory
A UNH faculty/staff online directory is just one of several recent updates to our new web site. Click here to review them all.

Class Payment Schedule
For the spring 2008 semester:
    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 spring Health Services Newsletter.

Click here for the spring Career Services Newsletter.

Nearly 400 UNH Students Took Part in
This year’s 16 Sport Intramural Program
Click here for Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Morgan Rocheleau’s recap of the 2007-2008 intramural program.

Student Award Recipients Named
Click here to read the names of the student award recipients.

Positions Open in
Graduate Student Council
Five GSC officers are stepping down from their positions. Please consider filling one of these roles: president, vice president, treasurer, public relations chair, or community service chair. Elections will be held at GSC’s general meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at 5 p.m.

GSC Sponsoring Professional
Development Seminars
On Thursday, May 29 from 5-5:45 p.m., Rebecca Kitchell will present "Generational Changes in the Workplace" in the Moulton Lounge in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Dinner will be served. On Tuesday, June 10 from 5-5:45 p.m., Stuart Sidle will present "Managing your Stress and Tips on Being Resilient" in Meeting Rooms A & B in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Dinner will be served.

Hungry? Here’s What’s Open
Click here for this week’s campus dining hours.

Reminder to 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.

Graduate Students - Apply for an Assistantship
Applications are now being accepted from all graduate students for open positions this fall. To start the application process, click here.

Have Time to Fill Out a Survey?
Mike Schneider, director of Campus Recreation, is looking for input from students as new programs are developed and changes are made to the services already provided. If you have already completed a paper copy of the survey, there is no need to take it again. Click here to take the electronic version of the survey.

Want to Teach Group Fitness?
If you are interested in teaching a group fitness class, UNH will be hosting the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America’s group fitness workshop and exam in the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center this fall. If you are interested in participating, please contact Michelle Pratt at mpratt@newhaven.edu or 203.931.2963.

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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