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Updates on Injured Player’s Condition
Available on Website
The latest information on Charger men’s soccer goalie and team leader James Hilaire ’09 Criminal Justice, who suffered a serious injury after a collision with an opposing player during a game Wednesday evening against Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., is available at http://www.newhaven.edu/athletics/news/24700/. The hospital requests that all inquiries on James’ condition be directed to the website. E-mails also may be sent to James through the website. Cards and notes may be sent to James Hilaire, c/o Boston Medical Center, One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118, where James is being treated in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Please keep James and his family in your thoughts.
Amid Fanfare, Final Beam Placed
On Residence Hall Frame
President Steve Kaplan was joined by a host of dignitaries including Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and West Haven Mayor John Picard ’87 this past Thursday to mark the placement of the final beam on the residence hall frame. Members of the Board of Governors and faculty, staff, and students signed the beam in a ceremony covered by media statewide. Click here to view press coverage. Click here to view photos.
Hear Top Woman at ESPN
Share Secrets Oct. 2
Rosa Gatti, the highest-ranking woman at ESPN, the nation’s premier sports network, will deliver the semi-annual Bartels Lecture at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in Dodds Theatre. The campus community is invited. Gatti built the ESPN brand to what it is today, and she will share the secret of her success at the lecture. Click here to read more on Gatti.
Appellate Court Draws Crowd For Criminal Cases
Dodds Theatre was transformed into a courtroom this past Wednesday to host the Connecticut Appellate Court. Two actual criminal cases were argued in front of dozens of UNH faculty and students. Click here to view photos.
Charger Women's Basketball
To Hold 4K Run/Walk 4Kay
The University of New Haven women's basketball team will be holding the 4K Run/Walk 4Kay at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. All proceeds will be benefiting the Kay Yow Women's Basketball Coaches' Association (WBCA) Cancer Fund. For information call Jessica Smith at 203.932.7098. Click here for the 4Kay flyer.
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 extension 7357 or e-mail.
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Campus News
Display Showcases
Student Summer Research
The results were impressive, the explanations even more so at an exhibit
this past Friday designed to highlight the results of the Summer
Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. The exhibit was held in
Bartels Hall, the campus center, and varied from bone tissue chemistry
to human responses to music and film. Brian Francisco '09 Mechanical
Engineering, in photo at left, discovered a new way to identify
materials using an Atomic Force microscope, prompting the filing of a
provisional patent for the technique.
Click here to view photos.
Musically Inclined Encouraged
To Attend Careers Symposium
UNH, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and the League of American Orchestras invite all those interested in music careers to attend the Orchestra Careers and Opportunities Symposium – including a musical performance by NHSO Cellist Mihai Marica - from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 in Dodds Hall Theatre.
Faculty Enjoy Success on Trip
For UNH Experiential Education
UNH faculty members, led by Associate Dean for Experiential Education Christie Boronico, represented the University this past week at the 2008 Annual National Conference for Experiential Education in Disney World. Kathy Forkin and Dale Finn presented the University’s E-Mentor program to a packed room and applause. Five universities signed on to begin chapters of the UNH-chartered Society for Experiential Education.
Come Out and Cheer for Football
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: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 Milford Academy at home; 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct 19, Salve Regina at home.
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.
Celebrating the Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah
Students are invited to a gathering for fellowship and discussion in celebration of Rosh Hashanah at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in the A/B Room in Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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 take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at R.J. Julia Bookstore in Madison. For more information, call 203.932.7050 or e-mail.
Book Drive for Children's Books
United Way continues to collect books in boxes placed throughout campus, through its “Every Child Deserves a Book of Their Own” book drive at UNH. Questions? Contact Alex Sommers at ext. 7251.
What’s new on the Website
Click here to see what is new on UNH’s website.
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.
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.
Student News
Halloween Haunted House
Meeting Sept. 30
Please note the meeting scheduled by SCOPE for Tuesday, Sept. 30 is now at 8 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A and B, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
New Access to Electronic Journal
The UNH library now has electronic access to the Journal of Forensic Sciences dating back to 1972. This journal can be accessed via the Library Catalog, or by finding this journal under the Journal link on the Library home page, and selecting the following link:
Journal of forensic sciences (0022-1198).
Attention Graduate Students
A forum within the Graduate Student Connection Community on Blackboard has been created for you to connect with other graduate students that are also interested in walking in pairs/groups to their car in the evening. To access the Graduate Student Community Forum, please follow the instructions below:
1) Visit: http://unh-blackboard.newhaven.edu/
2) When prompted enter your username and password (Hint: Type "unh\" before your username. If you have already changed your password for your email, please use your newly created password.)
3) Select the community tab
4) In the search box, type "graduate"
5) The Graduate Student Connection Forum will appear. Select "enroll."
Departments Inaugurate
Foreign Film Series
Instructors from the Global Studies and Foreign Language programs have created a foreign language film series that will present films on Thursday evenings for several weeks. The first film will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 in the Moulton Lounge, third floor of Bartels Hall, the campus center. For film titles and a complete schedule, Click here.
Join UNH’s Wrestling Club:
Next Meeting Oct. 2
Men, women – everyone is invited to join UNH’s Wrestling Club. The Club is holding a meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 in the presentation room of the Admissions Office in Bayer Hall.
The Club has 20 members this year, up 100 percent from last year. Two women are currently members. Support the Club’s effort to incorporate other sports into the life of the campus. Click here to see a team practice and to read more about the Wrestling Club in a member’s own words. For more information e-mail WrestlingClubUNH@newhaven.edu.
Raise Money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Delta Phi Epsilon hosts “Are Your Deepher Dude 2008?” Try out to be the next ‘hot’ man on campus. Information night will be held at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 in Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Attention Junior or Senior
Mechanical Engineering Students
Those interested in six-month co-ops in The Emerging Technology group are invited to send a resume and cover letter to KevinBarry@energizer.com. The criteria for being chosen involves contributing ideas, working independently, developing problem-solving skills, test protocols, and data analysis.
Attention, Graduating Students
If you are planning to graduate in January 2009 and have not already filed your petition for graduation, the deadline for submission of January 2009 graduation petitions is October 15. Questions? Stop by or call the Student Records Office.
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.
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.
Courtesy Van Train Service
Reservations will be taken beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday for Friday train station service. Multiple reservations are not permitted. Everyone must register. All Courtesy Van pick-ups and drop-offs will be in front of Dodd’s Hall.
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.
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Sept. 30: 9 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning Service.
Sept. 30: 9:30 p.m. Surf/Ski/Snowboard Meeting. Room 205, Dodd’s Hall.
Sept. 30: 9:30 a.m. “C” is for Cookie. The Sheffield staff will be delivering homemade cookies for residents and various offices.
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. 3: 7 p.m. Wall-e. Room 109, Kaplan Hall.
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. Help recognize exceptional tutors. Room 108, Maxcy Hall.
Oct. 8: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Roundtable discussion of “The Kite Runner”. 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. 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. 19: 1 p.m. “Triple Olympics”. 3 legged race, food eating contest, scavenger hunt. Quad.
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,” mandalas made from yarn and stick by the native people of Mexico and South America. Learn about this cultural art form and make your own. Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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