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UNH News in Your Inbox Every Monday - UNH Today You are reading the University’s new weekly e-newsletter – UNH Today – which keeps you up-to-date on campus news and student events. You will notice posters on campus announcing this new resource for students, faculty, staff, and the University's Board of Governors. Be sure to check your University e-mail account every Monday for UNH Today to learn the latest on campus. To have your campus news included in the e-newsletter, send it to UNHToday@newhaven.edu.
	A First in Connecticut: Freshmen Head To London in Unique Program Thirteen incoming freshmen are spending their first semester studying at Roehampton University in England this fall as part of UNH's new Freshman Study Abroad initiative. UNH's program is believed to be the first of its kind in Connecticut. Learn more.
Construction Completed, New Programs Established During the Summer A turf field behind New Hall, a challenging new experience for incoming students, and a concentration in International Justice and Security are just some of the changes that UNH President Steven Kaplan notes have taken place over the summer. Dr. Kaplan points out that perhaps the most visible change is the ongoing construction of the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center on Boston Post Road. Basketball, racquetball, volleyball and multi-use athletic courts, state-of-the-art exercise machines, yoga classes and far more will be available to you once the Center opens in December. Learn more.
Twelve New Faculty Join University UNH’s twelve new faculty members will take part in a day-long orientation Monday, August 27 that includes information on academic services, technology and library resources. Learn who they are.
	New Haven Named Top College Town UNH overlooks the city of New Haven, and although it has always had an interesting view, it was recently made ever more compelling. Learn more.
Fulbright Awarded Andrea Hogan, director of International Services, is headed to Germany in October as a Fulbright Scholar to the United States—Germany International Education Administrators Program. Hogan was honored with the designation earlier this year. The program aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the residents of more than 150 countries that participate.
	Compelling Pulitzer-Winning Book Selected University's Common Read Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World, is UNH's 2007 Common Read selection. The heart of author Tracy Kidder's book is a Haitian proverb. Learn more.
Students Take Part in Impressive Summer Research Several UNH students spent their summer researching subjects as diverse as the aquaculture of the organism Limulus Polyphermus to U.S. Latin American foreign policy during the Kennedy administration. Learn who participated.
WNHU: Best College Station in State The New Haven Advocate named WNHU 88.7 FM, the University’s all-volunteer radio station, the state’s best college radio station. This is the second year the station has won this recognition. Learn more.
UNH Professor Custom Purveyor of Designer Glass UNH educators who can’t find what they’re looking for in a test tube know who to call: Dr. Eddie Luzik, an amiable associate professor of Chemistry who works on the side to accommodate special orders. Learn more.
	UNH Faculty Expertise Sought by Media Journalists often call upon the expertise of UNH faculty to enhance their stories. In addition, faculty research often makes headlines. Learn more.
From the Mayor’s Office to the Symphony, Student Public Service Fellows Lend a Hand The Greater New Haven area received a helping hand from UNH students this summer as part of its ongoing President’s Public Service Fellowship program. Learn who participated.
	Class of 2007 Gives Gift Representatives from the Class of 2007 recently presented President Steven Kaplan with the senior class gift to be used for lighting the flagpole in the Maxcy quad. From left are Robyn McMicken, Class of 2007 president; Caitlin Autio, secretary and treasurer; Jason Riendeau, sergeant at arms; Lindsay Porreca, vice president, and President Kaplan.
Director of Campus Recreation Appointed Mike Schneider has been appointed Director of Campus Recreation. He is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the UNH Campus Recreation program including intramural sports, fitness, and health and wellness activities. Schneider comes to UNH with a wealth of experience after rising through the ranks over five years at the University of Missouri-Columbia, the state's flagship campus, which serves over 28,000 students. Learn more.
	Stop by the Student-Run Hazell Nut Café in Maxcy In just its first quarter of operation, the student-run Hazell Nut Café in Maxcy Hall served up a profit from its sale of Starbucks coffee, espresso, soda, pastries and the delectable ice cream Mini-Melts that sold solidly once the weather warmed. Students from Assistant Professor Dr. Jim Murdy’s service-management class ran the café, which opened in March and is named for alumnus Jeffery Hazell '83 B.S. Hotel/Restaurant Management.
Lee College Dean Announces Transition Dr. Tom Johnson, founding dean of the UNH School of Public Safety and Professional Studies, which was recently renamed The Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, announced in July that he will step down as dean at the finish of the 2007–2008 academic year. Dr. Johnson will remain at the University as director of the National Security Program.
Recreation Center Rises The David A. Beckerman Recreation Center is nearing completion, its glass-walled facade a gleaming testament to the University’s growth. Learn more.
Faculty and Administrators: Openings on University Student Conduct Board The University Student Conduct Board has openings for faculty and administrators for the 2007-08 academic year. The Board hears cases involving alleged student, student group and student organization violations of University regulations. Student Conduct Board hearings are scheduled for a two-hour block of time. Learn more.
	A Renaissance in Global Security Criminal Justice Professor Dr. James Monahan believes that the world needs a sea change in its approach to global terrorism. His solution: Fashion agents into Renaissance men and women. Learn more.
Vassar Classics Chair UNH ACE Fellow Dr. Bert Lott, associate professor and chair of Classics at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, is spending the academic year at UNH as an American Council on Education Fellow. While at the University, Dr. Lott will focus on several important initiatives. Learn more.
Presenters Sought for Leadership Workshops Student Activities is seeking presenters for its leadership program LEAD (Leadership Education Achievement & Development) for the fall semester. There are several topics covered in this three-tiered program, which includes workshops on Emerging Leaders, Evolving Leaders and Enriched Leaders. Learn more.
UNH University College Meets Needs of Adult Learners For more than 80 years, UNH has trained adult students to meet the needs of the community, often integrating education with experiences in business and industry. The recent establishment of the University College at UNH reflects the University’s continued dedication to meeting the educational needs of adult learners and the region’s corporate communities. Learn more.

Campus Happenings

NCAA Action on Your Campus

All-American midfielder Selina Moylan '09 (pictured above) picked up an assist on Saturday and helped lead the 23rd-ranked UNH women's soccer team to a 1-0-1 record this weekend at the 2007 Connecticut Cup tournament. Women's Volleyball hosts the Baden Invitational at Charger Gymnasium this Friday and Saturday, while the men's soccer team opens their home schedule at Dodds Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Check out the full schedules of all UNH athletic teams and download them to your Outlook calendar, and download UNH Athletics desktop wallpaper for your computer by visiting www.newhaven.edu/athletics.

80 UNH Volunteers to Bond
With Community September 10

Eighty faculty and staff will fan out into West Haven for a day of community service on Monday, September 10 that includes activities such as painting and outdoor clearing. The day of service marks the launch of the University’s 2007 United Way campaign. This year’s theme is “007 UNH BONDs with our Community.” Campaign Co-Chairs Ron Nowaczyk, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Christie Boronico, Assistant Provost for Experiential Education, note the response from the campus has been overwhelming. Volunteers should report to the Alumni Lounge in Bartels Hall on Monday, September 10 at 8:30 a.m., where President Kaplan will address the group and a continental breakfast will be provided. Participants will receive T-shirts and will be taken to their service locations.

Library Hosts Fall Speakers Series

The underserved in Haiti, lobsters dying in the Sound, and an electronic nose being designed for NASA will be discussed during the Friends of the University of New Haven Library’s fall 2007 program. These lectures are held at the Marvin K. Peterson Library, located on the UNH campus, and are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Hanko Dobi at 203-932-7191 or hdobi@newhaven.edu.

Future Dates for Library Fall Speakers Series

Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Peter Dodge, founder of Edge of the Woods Natural Market in New Haven, presents "Serving the Underserved in Haiti." This talk supplements the Common Read 2007 program selection of Mountains Beyond Mountains. The Common Read program is for all incoming freshmen and anyone in the UNH community who is interested. For more information on the program, log on to http://library.newhaven.edu/Read.html.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Carmela Cuomo, associate professor of biology and environmental science, presents “Lobster Die-Off in Long Island Sound.”

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Nancy Savage, assistant professor of chemistry, presents “Take a Whiff of This: Chemical Detection and the Electronic Nose.”

China Theme Kicks Off Campus International Coffee Hour Series

UNH’s first International Coffee Hour of the academic year kicks off Thursday, September 20 with the theme Mid-Autumn or Harvest Moon Festival of China. Traditional “moon cakes” will be served during the celebration. All International Coffee Hours, which take place in the Alumni Lounge in Bartels Hall, and begin at 3:30 p.m., are generously sponsored by University College.

Future Dates for International Coffee Hour

October 25, 2007 (United Nations Day)

December 6, 2007 (Holidays Around the World)

February 7, 2008 (Chinese New Year)

March 6, 2008 (TBD)

Student Events

Music, Games and More: Don't Miss UNH's Welcome Week

Bands, comedians and a giant game of twister are just some of the activities planned for UNH Welcome Week Monday, August 27 through Monday, September 3. Other events include a new student talent show, supermarket bingo and a drive-in movie. Click here for the complete schedule. If you need assistance in planning events or in working with student clubs and organizations, please contact Greg Overend, Director of Student Activities, at ext. 7430.

Find the Club That's Right for You at Tuesday's Fair

The University’s Fall Club Fair will be held Tuesday, August 28 from 4-6 p.m. in the Maxcy Quad. Find out about the different clubs and organizations on your campus and get involved. Club and organization presidents: Log on to www.chargervoice.com to reserve your spot at the fair. All clubs and organizations are welcome. You do not need to be USGA recognized.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Bronx Zoo Trip Set for September 2

Don’t miss a trip to the Bronx Zoo set for Sunday, September 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bus leaves at 10 a.m. Sign up by Tuesday, August 28 at noon at studentactivities@newhaven.edu. The first 48 students to send their names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses will get seats on the bus and will be contacted on Tuesday. Those who reserve a seat and do not attend will still be charged $100.

Ready to Study Abroad? Looking for an Internship?
There's a Special Event for You on September 12

Learn how UNH can help you achieve your goals. The Office of Experiential Education, which oversees Career Services, internship development, academic service learning, study abroad and faculty-mentored undergraduate research, is having an Open House on Wednesday, September 12 in its new offices in 210 Kaplan Hall, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshment and giveaways will be on hand. Contact Arleen Jennings Anderson at ext. 7491 with questions.

Major Student and University Events in Easy-to-Use Calendar

The UNH Events Calendar helps you plan events for your organization and determine which campus events you would like to attend. Click here to print calendar. If you need assistance in planning events or in working with student clubs and organizations, please contact Greg Overend, Director of Student Activities, at ext. 7430.