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UNH Rocks the Vote
Hundreds of students either registered to vote or filled in an absentee ballot application - for a total registration of 18 percent of UNH’s student body – during voter registration drives held by the College Democrats this past week.
Sign the Final Beam of the New Residence Hall
Mark your calendars, Blackberries and computerized datebooks for the morning of Sept. 25. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 25, the entire campus community is invited to sign the residence hall’s last structural beam.
At 11 a.m. that day, President Kaplan, Board of Governors Chair Samuel S. Bergami Jr. and local dignitaries will mark the day.
Come Out and Cheer for Football
Three Home Games Scheduled
The University’s Football Club, which officially becomes a team in the 2009-2010 academic year when it begins to compete in the NCAA Northeast-10, wants your support. The schedule for practices/scrimmages is: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 Dean Junior College at home; 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 Milford Academy at home; 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Salve Regina at home.
Connecticut Appellate Court Comes to UNH
Witness lawyers and judges in action when the Connecticut Appellate Court comes to UNH to hear arguments in two actual criminal cases. This historic UNH event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Dodd’s Theatre. The first case’s arguments start at 9:30 a.m.; the second case’s arguments start at 10:50 a.m. Dodd’s Theatre will be a courtroom with specific rules of behavior followed and items prohibited. Also, all who enter must pass through security, including a metal detector.
UNH is Looking for the Next Charger Mascot!
Are you an energetic, outgoing, team spirited student? Are you interested in being this academic year’s Charger mascot? If so, please contact Sue Zawacki at ext. 7357 or e-mail.
Hear Top Woman at ESPN
Share Secrets Oct. 2
Rosa Gatti, the highest-ranking woman at ESPN, the nation’s premier sports network, is the University’s 2008 Autumn Bartels Fellow. Gatti built the ESPN brand to what it is today, and she will share the secret of her success at the Bartels Lecture at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in Dodds Theatre. All are invited. Click here to read more on Gatti.
"University of New Haven Decides to go Blue and Yellow"
The University of New Haven finished installation of a new blue and yellow artificial turf inside Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium last week. ... Click here to see the story in the Idaho Statesman newspaper:
University of New Haven decides to go blue and yellow.
Straight Talk
On Parking
The University’s growth has resulted in parking challenges, there is no doubt. Click here to read a letter from President Kaplan outlining the University’s new 2008-2009 parking plan. With fairness its utmost goal, a task force comprising undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff and administrators reached consensus on the plan. Click here to read a story from University Business on parking trends on campuses throughout the nation.
Campus News
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University Contributes People Power During Days of Caring
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UNH Professor Featured
In Hartford Business Journal
UNH Professor Tony Carter was featured in an article in HartfordBusiness.com, the online version of the Hartford Business Journal. Carter was quoted about a hospital trend regarding marketing campaigns. Please see the ‘In the News’ section to read press coverage.
Kites Take Off
At Common Read Event
In conjunction with the reading of this year’s Common Read book, “The Kite Runner,” an event, “Kite Fighting/Flying Festivals of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan,” held this past Thursday, Sept. 18 in Bartels Hall, the campus center, attracted dozens of students who drew artwork, then affixed it to sticks to create kites.
What’s new on the Website
Click here to see what is new on UNH’s website.
Dr. Allen Sack, UNH Professor of Management,
To Discuss His New Book
Dr. Allen Sack, director of the Institute for Sport Management and UNH professor of management, will discuss his new book, “Counterfeit Amateurs: An Athlete’s Journey Through the Sixties to the Age of Academic Capitalism.” The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison. For more information, call 203.932.7050 or e-mail.
Diversity Thursdays
Come to Diversity Thursdays and enjoy food, fun and friends with the staff of the Office of Intercultural Relations. All events are held at 4 p.m. in the lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center. All are welcome.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at 4 p.m. Thursday, September 25 in the lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Create your own mini-sombrero, affix a magnet to it, and display it on your refrigerator. Everyone in the University community is welcome to come.
Book Drive for Children's Books
On Monday, Sept. 15, the annual United Way “Every Child Deserves a Book of Their Own” book drive began at the University, with the goal to collect new or gently used books for children six years old and younger, and books for pre-teens. Read to Grow, Inc., and New Haven Reads will distribute the books throughout the region. You may deposit your books in boxes placed throughout the campus. Questions? Contact Alex Sommers at ext. 7251.
Webpage Will Get You
Informed on the Election
Take advantage of the Presidential Election webpage, sponsored by Student Life, at http://www.newhaven.edu/student-life/23618/. It provides students with information on campus-wide voter education events, registration drives, election night events and absentee ballot deadlines.
West Haven Happenings
Numerous events are planned for downtown West Haven in the next several weeks. Here are just a few:
Apple Festival, Oct. 3, 5 p.m to 9 p.m.; Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ;Oct. 5 noon to 5 p.m.; West Haven Green. rain or shine. The fifth annual festival, hosted by the First Congregational Church, celebrates with arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Other activities include an apple pie bake-off, an auction, a pumpkin-decorating contest, bake and book sales, carousel rides and hayrides.
Breast Cancer Candlelight Vigil, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., West Haven Green. Rain or shine. Part of the city’s ongoing campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer, one of America’s leading causes of cancer death among women and men, the ceremony is presented by the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Committee.
West Haven Farmers Market, Thursdays and Sundays through Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. West Haven Green.
Faculty/Staff News
Talent Show Postponed!
Take This Time Out to Practice Your Skills
The inaugural UNH Faculty/Staff Talent Show has been postponed. Those interested in performing or helping to plan the inaugural event should contact Jim Monahan at jmonahan@newhaven.edu or ext. 7279.
Student News
Grad Students:
Sign Up to Serve
The Graduate Student Council executive board has two positions that need to be filled: President and Community Service Chair. The president leads Graduate Student Council meetings and e-board meetings, sits on University task forces, councils and advisory boards as needed, and acts as the primary contact representative for the graduate student body. The community service chair arranges for community outreach projects through the UNH community, the Greater West Haven community and national organizations. Elections will be held during the next general meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. Students interested in running may have a peer nominate them or may self-nominate. Contact gscpresident@newhaven.edu with questions.
Notes From the Heavens:
Join the Gospel Choir
The UNH Gospel Choir is seeking new members, and is open to all students. Meetings are at 7 p.m. Mondays in Room 104 of Dodds Hall. Click here to view the poster.
Be Part of Beat The Blues Week
‘Beat the Blues’ Week, packed with dozens of events to encourage a healthy lifestyle and an upbeat outlook, will be held every day this week through Friday. Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life, the Office of Student Activities and Campus Recreation, events are open to all UNH students. Click here for the schedule.
Make University History:
Become a Member of the First UNH Orchestra
UNH and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra are starting their own orchestra. Make University history: Become a member of the very first UNH/NHSO Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Alumni Lounge in Bartels Hall, the campus center. If interested, contact grad-arts@newhaven.edu or 203.479.4539.
2008 SURF Program Research Day
UNH students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program will display their results from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 in the lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center. The University community is invited to attend. The students spent their summer researching a diversity of subjects ranging from bone tissue chemistry to human responses to music and film. The students, listed below, worked with faculty mentors to pursue their projects:
Jeremy J. Esposito ‘09 Marine Biology, Kimberly Perrelli ‘10 Marine Biology, Jessica Emerson ‘09 Visual Art/Fine Arts, Brian Vogel ’09 Visual Art/Graphic Design, Jaime Miller ‘09 Biotechnology, Katherine Carpenter ’11, Nutrition/Dietetics and Pre Med, Brian Francisco ‘09 Mechanical Engineering,
Mike Cicero ‘10 Forensic Science and Biology, Courtney Jones ‘09 Biochemistry, Chemistry, Julie A. Hull ‘09 Forensic Science/Biology/Pre-Med, Alice Coppock ‘10 Computer Science, Leah Pandiscia ‘09 Chemistry and Forensic Science, Daniel Osipovitch ‘09 Chemistry and Forensic Science, Kelli Sladick ‘09 Forensic Science and Biochemistry, Western Zickefoose ‘09 Chemical Engineering, Brandon Bujnowski ‘10 Music and Sound Recording, Gillian Lazarus ’10 Forensic Science and Chemistry, Heather McClure ‘10 Forensic Science, and McKenzie Bear ‘10 Chemistry and Biology.
Looking to Volunteer?
The West Haven Community House is looking for volunteers to help with Bingo on Friday nights, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Volunteers will call numbers, sell tickets, and much more. Questions, contact Pam at 934.5221, ext. 114.
Attention Class of 2009 Seniors
Senior portrait sign-ups have begun. If you want your photo in the 2009 yearbook or just want a high-quality photo for your graduation as a UNH senior, now is the time to sign up. Visit http://www.mcgrathstudios.com to schedule an appointment.
Succeed in Your Career
Career Services offers workshops to help students succeed in their careers. They are holding workshops on Office Etiquette, Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Technology, and Networking. Click here to see the schedule.
Join a Group That Works
To Help Women on Campus
Applications for the American Association of University Women’s Student Advisory Council are due Friday, Sept. 26. Applications must be submitted to lti@aauw.org. Contact lti@aauw.org or 202/785-7719 for more information.
In The News
2008-2009 Academic Year
| = | Recruiting and keeping the good employees Record-Journal, September 7, 2008: Dwayne Ellis will receive his MBA from UNH thanks to a tuition assistance program through his employer... more >> |
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| = | Nathan Lewis@Seton Gallery Big Red and Shiny, September 15, 2008: Review of works by Nathan Lewis now on exhibit at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Forensic sciences improve DNA analysis with mummy-inspired bone-baking Naked Bones, September 7, 2008: UNH forensic scientist Dr. Heather Coyle is experimenting... more >> |
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| = | Documentary On Lyme Disease In Madison Hartford Courant, September 13, 2008: The screening of 'Under Our Skin' will be followed by a Q&A by UNH researcher Dr. Eva Sapi... more >> |
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| = | Ad Campaign Promotes Hartford Hospital Cardiology Hartford Business, September 15, 2008: UNH professor Tony Carter comments on the trend of hospitals realizing an immediate need for broad marketing campaigns... more >> |
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Sept. 23: 4 p.m. Diversity Thursdays. Enjoy food, fun and friends with the Office of Intercultural Relations staff! Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Sept. 23: 7 p.m. “Tuesday Trivia.” Learn the benefits of sleep and the truths/myths associated with it. New Hall Game Room.
Sept. 23: 9 p.m. “Milk and Cookies Pajama Party.” Come in your PJs and enjoy milk and homemade cookies provided by your own generous faculty and staff. Quad.
Sept. 24: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make your own stress balls. Lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Sept. 25: 11 a.m. Residence hall topping-off ceremony. Construction site behind Maxcy Hall.
Sept. 25: 4 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Design your own mini sombrero, add a magnet, and hang it on your refrigerator. Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Sept. 26: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SURF Research Day. Support current students in their research efforts. Lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Self defense for women and men. For more information, women click here, men click here.
Sept. 29: 4 p.m. “Munchies on Mondays Program.” Make a stuffed bear. ORL.
Sept. 29: 6 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Evening Service. A UNH student ID is needed. The Temple is located at 55 Old Gate Lane, Milford. If transportation is an issue, contact Carly Villarruel at cvill1@newhaven.edu.
Sept. 30: 9 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning Service.
Sept. 30: 2 p.m. Orchestra Careers and Opportunities Symposium. Dodds Theatre.
Sept. 30: 4:30 p.m. "Project Planning and Project Management: Learning from the Past to Succeed in the Future," with Kelly S. Magnuson, director of project management at Pfizer, Inc. Room 105, Kaplan Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Oct. 1: 12:15 p.m., “At the Boundary of Nanophotonics and Nanomechanics,” with Dr. Hong Tang, assistant professor in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Yale University. Schumann Auditorium, Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Oct. 2: 11 a.m. “Your Personal Brand,” Rosa Gatti, ESPN senior vice president. Gatti shares her insights and story, one of a trailblazing individual who rejected stereotypes to rise to the top of her profession, during the semi-annual Bartels Lecture. Dodds Theatre.
Oct. 5-11: Fire Prevention Week. Please stay tuned for more info.
Oct. 6-12: National Tutor Appreciation Week.
Oct. 6-Dec. 12: The Stock Market Game. For more details visit http://www.stockmarketgame.org.
Oct. 7: 3 p.m. Dr. Eddie Luzik of UNH, “Biofuels from Common Local Diffuse Source Seed Crops: Biodiesel from Acorns,” Marvin K. Peterson Library, Upper Level. More information at ext. 7191 or email hdobi@newhaven.edu.
Oct. 8: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Center for Learning Resources Open House. Join us in recognizing our exceptional tutors. Room 108, Maxcy Hall.
Oct. 8: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. “The Kite Runner” Common Read Discussion. Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 8: 5:45 p.m. Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre. UNH student ID needed. Temple is located at 55 Old Gate Lane, Milford If transportation is an issue, please contact Carly Villarruel at cvill1@newhaven.edu.
Oct. 9: 9 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. Yom Kippur morning, afternoon and evening service. UNH student ID needed. 55 Old Gate Lane, Milford.
Oct. 9: 4:30 p.m. "UNH/Seton Art Gallery Presents New Art Department Faculty" opening reception. Seton Art Gallery, Dodds Hall. Questions, 203.481.4270.
Oct. 10: “National Coming Out Day”. Stay tuned for details.
Oct. 15: 12:15 p.m. “RFID: What Is It and How Is It Going To Affect You?” Andy Grace, director, RFID Business Unit for George Schmitt & Co., Schumann Auditorium, Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Oct. 23: 4 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make a beaded pink ribbon bracelet. Lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 29: 12:15 p.m. “Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity” Mike Seibert, tactical uplink lead with the Mars Exploration Rover Project, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at California Institute of Technology. Schumann Auditorium, Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Nov. 11: 3 p.m. Dr. Stuart Sidle, “Escape from the Boss Trap: What to Do When You Feel Your Supervisor is Standing in Your Way of a Fulfilling Career,” Upper Level, Marvin K. Peterson Library. More information, ext. 7191, hdobi@newhaven.edu.
Nov. 12: 12:15 p.m. “Evolution of Biomedical Engineering,” Dr. Joseph D. Bronzino, Vernon Roosa Professor of Applied Science, Trinity College (Conn.), and president of the Biomedical Engineering Alliance and Consortium. Schumann Auditorium (Room B120), Buckman Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Nov. 20: 4 p.m. Ojos de Dios. “Eyes of God,” are mandalas made from yarn and stick by the native people of Mexico and South America. Come learn about this cultural art form and make your own. Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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