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News Briefs
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Fall Semester Kickoff a Success
Fall semester classes had a successful beginning this past Wednesday, with students navigating their way through the campus. Campus e-mail was new to Tram Pham '10 Dental Hygiene, left, a transfer student from Vietnam, who figured out how to access her UNH e-mail account from a computer at the Library. But the workings of the campus were no mystery to Hannah Ramsay '08 Fire/Arson Investigation, as she headed to her final year of classes. "This is it!," she said as she made her way down the lane past Maxcy Hall.
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A Top-Flight Playwright Wins Accolades
Bob Boles, UNH’s esteemed Theatre Program director, has been selected co-vice-chair for playwriting for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 1. “Mr. Boles has garnered praise and has earned such respect in the region for his artistic and academic work that this was a very easy choice for me,” wrote Region 1 chair Kelly Morgan. Boles will help oversee regulations for playwriting-student entries, read submissions, respond to regional productions of new work and plan the playwriting section of the annual regional festival.
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Sports, Ethics and Writing Topics of Faculty Books
UNH faculty publish regularly. Click here to learn about books recently authored by Director of the Sport Management Program Dr. Allen L. Sack, Psychology Professor Dr. Michael Morris, and Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Paul Marx.
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Wake up to Coffee and Snacks
The popular student-run Hazell Nut Café at 124 Maxcy Hall is now open! Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Run by two student managers, Sandra Didanto and Ben Goldmann, who were part of the first café class in the spring semester, the Hazell Nut Café features Connecticut's own Omar Coffee (roasted locally), salads and sandwiches from Zoe’s on Orange, pastries, muffins, PowerBars, flavored coffees, Coke, mini-melt ice creams and more. Come down and take a taste for yourself!
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Dental Students Give Globally
Before they left Connecticut, Jessica Reder, Janet Dexter, Alyssa Natalino and Marvalene Brooks—four undergraduate dental hygiene students headed to Roatan, Honduras—collected money, clothing, sports equipment and dental and medical supplies for impoverished families. Once they arrived in Honduras, accompanied by Professor Renee Prajer, they worked in the mornings to provide dental care to more than 65 islanders, including 40 orphans. Their afternoons were spent teaching hygiene to 600 children, all part of a global service initiative that Professor Prajer hopes will draw an increasing number of students who wish to serve.
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The Drama of Summer Days
Drama, intrigue, young talent: It was all there for one weekend this summer, during the Alliance Children’s Theatre production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Run by UNH faculty member Carol Penney, the theatre is the resident children’s theatre for the University, giving children ages 8 through 18 a chance to strut their stuff, from acting to directing to working on the technical crew.
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Chinese Exchange Students Graduate
with M.B.A. degrees
Jiang Jhe and Zhuge Fulong, two of the first four students from LinYi Normal University in Shandong Province, China to graduate from UNH, were feted in an informal ceremony in Maxcy Hall. Several professors spoke of the students’ tenacity in learning English and their dedication to their studies. "I want to show my appreciation to all of you," Jiang Jhe said to the crowd gathered in the Wilson Conference Room at Maxcy Hall. "Because of you we’ve had a wonderful life here."
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President Heads CT College Board
President Steven H. Kaplan became chairman of the board of the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges July 1, a two-year appointment. He will chair two board meetings per year and three executive committee meetings, and will consult with the president of the CCIC, Judith Greiman, on CCIC initiatives. The presidents of the CCIC's 17 member colleges serve on the board.
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Pre-Season Polls Have High Hopes for UNH Teams
The University of New Haven has been picked to finish in the upper echelon of the East Coast Conference in three fall sports, according to recent polls. UNH's women's volleyball team was chosen second, with women's soccer picked third and men's soccer selected to finish fifth.
Use the following links to learn more:
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UNH Women's Soccer Moves Up
Two Spots to 21st in Nation
After posting a 1-0-1 record in their opening weekend of play, the University of New Haven women's soccer team moved up two spots, to 21st, in the latest NSCAA/Adidas Division II national poll. UNH is also the third-ranked team in the Northeast Region.
Click here to learn more.
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Campus Happenings
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UNH Shows It Cares
More than 75 UNH staff members and administrators—a record number of participants—signed on for the United Way Day of Caring. Volunteers will be cleaning, organizing, replacing floor tiles, painting rooms and porches, mulching and pulling weeds at the West Haven Child Development Center, the West Haven Community House, the West River Neighborhood Services Corporation, Columbus House and additional locations. Those interested in signing up may contact Sally Anastos at extension 4588 or sanastos@newhaven.edu.
Megan Sickler in Community Services also is coordinating a book drive September 10 through September 14. Donated books will be distributed free of charge by New Haven Reads and Read to Grow. Megan can be reached at communityservice@newhaven.edu.
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Learn What Student Researchers Did This Summer
Undergraduate students will present their summer research projects at an open house on Friday, September 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the main floor lounge in the Bartels Hall Campus Center, as part of the University's Research Day. "The purpose of the event is twofold," says Associate Provost Ira Kleinfeld. "We celebrate, university-wide, our students' activities and accomplishments in the programs and at the same time give the students an opportunity to gain experience by making a public presentation on a topic that they have studied in depth." Students will present their research, discuss it and answer questions.
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Self Defense Class Offered on Campus
Could you defend yourself if attacked? R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) classes will be taught at UNH by Campus Police Officers Leesa Bow and Frank Murphy.
Click here to learn more.
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Serving the Underserved in Haiti Topic of Talk
Come to the Library at 2:30 p.m., September 20, to hear Peter Dodge, founder of Edge of the Woods Natural Market in New Haven, present "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.
Lectures are held at the Marvin K. Peterson Library 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.
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Student Events and News
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Freshmen Spread Goodwill in Community
Dozens of students participated in a community service initiative during orientation week. They cleaned windows and swept floors at Recovery House, organized donated clothes at Columbus House, helped stock shelves at Goodwill Industries, cleaned up the playground and organized the library at the Children's Museum, and painted a laundry room, among several other activities, at Christian Community Action. "The community service activity went over very well, and the students and orientation leaders who participated thoroughly enjoyed themselves," said Orientation Co-Chair Alex Limauro. Pictured at Columbia House are from left, Kimberly Einhart, Regina Trujilio, Aaron Roudabush, Victoria McFarlane and Dante Lepore. Click here to see who else participated.
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Short on Cash, They’ll Take Credit
If you find yourself short of cash on campus and need something – especially food - MasterCard, Visa and American Express are now being accepted at the Jazzman’s Café, the Marketplace, the Quad C-Store, the Sky Ranch Grill, Sandella’s and Pandini’s.
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Club Fair Draws Hundreds
Recruiting at last week's Club Fair for their student-run theatre group, the Elm City Theater Company, are from left, Katie Morris, Nick Theodoseau and Jeremy Tortora.
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Get Your Student Activities Calendar Here!
Click here to print your September Student Activities Calendar. Those looking to advertise an event in the calendar may send the event name, date, time, and location to studentactivities@newhaven.edu. Please try to send event information at least two weeks in advance. For more information, call the Office of Student Activities at 479-4582.
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To Serve you Better: The Blackboard Server
Students can log on to a new Blackboard Server to find syllabi and other details on their courses, along with information on campus associations, including clubs. Click here to get started.
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Want to shop at Target? Wal-Mart? Hop a UNH Bus
Shuttle buses from campus run regularly to Target, Stop & Shop supermarket, Kohl’s, Showcase Cinemas, Wal-Mart Plaza and Westfield Shoppingtown, along with locations in New Haven that include Union Station. A Courtesy Van also transports students from the Forest Hills apartments to and from campus.
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Students are encouraged to audition for a UNH play. Participants do not need to be enrolled in theatre courses to try out. Act now to be a part of the Fall Main Stage play, columbinus, a play about eight students caught up in the Columbine tragedy in Littleton, Colorado. The play comprises interviews, transcripts of videos and 911 calls and eyewitness accounts of the event, and will be an official entry into the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Auditions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9. Scripts are now available at the front desk of the library.
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More Theatre Opportunities
One-Act Plays
These plays are directed by students in the directing class and will be rehearsed both in and out of the class throughout the semester. The plays will be presented publicly at the end of the semester. Participants occasionally need to be available between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays, and must sign up for the class even though they need not attend each week. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 13.
Backstage/Tech Work
Work behind the scenes on lights, costumes, sound, sets, and more.
Take a Theatre Class in London
A three-credit course this January in London will last two weeks. Attend London theatre, sometimes twice a day, take a backstage tour of the National Theatre, take master classes with actors from the British professional theatre, and enjoy a side trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. Limited to 12 students. Cost: approximately $400 for airfare, $600 for housing, $600 for tickets. Students are responsible for all these costs plus tuition and spending money.
For more information, contact Robert Boles either by phone at 203-479-4512 or by e-mail at RBoles@newhaven.edu.
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Munchies on Monday
Meet new friends, munch and create something artistic at Munchies on Monday, sponsored by the Office of Residential Life. All events take place at 4 p.m. in the Office of Residential Life. Here’s what coming:
September 10: Make and Take Your Own Mosaic Tile Frames (first come first serve) and Caramel Apples.
October 1: Paint a Mini-Pumpkin and Make Cider Donuts/Juice.
November 5: Make and Take Your Own Photo Journals (first come first serve) and Harvest Popcorn Treat Bags.
December 3: Make Your Own Holiday Ornament and Cookies/Cocoa
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Life Is Fun and Games
Those who like to play games - no head games though – will love the University’s Gaming Club. The first meeting is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, in the Upper Student Center Lounge for an afternoon of games. Contact gamingclub@newhaven.edu for more information.
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Intramural Soccer, Street Hockey and More
To learn what the new UNH Department of Campus Recreation has in store for you, click here.
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A Note on Alcohol Laws and Campus Restrictions
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UNH Today is e-mailed every Monday during the academic year to students, faculty, staff and the Board of Governors. Please send your news to: unhtoday@newhaven.edu.
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Executive Editor: Juli Roebuck; Editor: Jane Gordon
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