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James Hilaire’s Condition Continues to Improve
James Hilaire, who suffered a serious injury after a collision with an opposing player during a game, ‘stepped down' to an intermediate care unit Sunday, Oct. 5. He is now listed in fair condition. James is breathing on his own and is using a letterboard to communicate with family and hospital staff. He has started to work with occupational and physical therapy staff. The latest information can be found at www.newhaven.edu/athletics/news/24700/. Click here to read the New Haven Register story on the Charger soccer team’s win in honor of James against American International College in Springfield.
National Coming Out Day
Join the UNH community in celebrating National Coming Out Day Friday, Oct 10. The day will be followed by an interactive showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. All are invited.
Residential Life’s ‘Residents
To Rave about’ Announces Contest Winner
Jennifer Nolan was announced as the 2008 Residents to Rave About winner for all of her contributions to help others, her programming skills, and her school spirit. Congratulations Jennifer!
US Airways Gives New Haven
First-Class Treatment
Us Airways’ October issue featured an in-depth article about New Haven. The issue made its public debut on all domestic and international US Airways flights Tuesday, Sept. 30. Visit www.usairwaysmag.com to read the October issue.
Exhibit Showcases Work
Of New Art Faculty
The Seton Art Gallery will hold a reception and exhibit for new Art Department faculty at 4:30 p.m.. Thursday, Oct. 9. The University community is invited. Questions? Call 203.481.4270.
Top Woman at ESPN
Shared Secrets
Dodds Theatre was packed this past Thursday as Rosa Gatti, a senior vice president at ESPN and the Fall Bartels Fellow, spoke to the University community about her path to success. Click here for photos.
Support UNH’s Women’s Volleyball Team
and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Support UNH’s Women’s Volleyball team; game admission is $1, which enters you into a raffle to win a prize. All proceeds go to the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative. The schedule for games are: 7 p.m., Oct. 15, 29, 31 in Charger Gymnasium. For information call 203.932.7022 or visit www.newhaven.edu/athletics.
Open Mic Night
Come showcase your talent. Enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate. Event starts at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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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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UNH Staffer Walks Off
With A Load of TV Loot
Assistant Registrar Alice Perrelli won big on the TV show “The View” Tuesday, Sept. 30. She was in the audience with her daughter for the taping of the following Friday’s show, watching “Dr. Gadget,” aka Dave Dettman, demonstrate a variety of gadgets. The items were all pink, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Perrelli was delighted to hear that all audience members would be receiving one gift per guest, but somehow, Perrelli walked off with a pink 19-inch LCD flat-screen HDTV with DVD, a KitchenAid Artisan mixer, an Oreck vacuum cleaner, and a remote security starter for her car. “The show was fantastic,” Perrelli says.
UNH Creates Brand New
Online Music Magazine
Check out UNH’s new online Music Magazine, which began this past Wednesday, Oct. 1. Visit it at PULP.ChargerBulletin.com.
Diversity Thursdays
Students, faculty and staff enjoy food, fun and friends at Diversity Thursdays 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.
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: 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct 19, Salve Regina at home.
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.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The University is marking Breast Cancer Awareness month this month with a variety of activities. Click here to view the events.
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:
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
Company Co-Founded By
UNH Instructor Wins Accolades
Anchor Science LLC, a nanotechnology company co-founded by UNH adjunct Physics Professor Ewa S. Kirkor, won recognition as a top 100 “2008 Company to Watch” in Connecticut by the Connecticut Technology Council. "This is a great honor and it is wonderful to be recognized for the hard work and successes we have achieved," Kirkor says.
A Reminder on Parking
The University Parking and Transportation Task Force reminds all those participating in the parking rotations that Monday and Wednesday are A days, which means that they must park in off-campus lots on Mondays and Wednesdays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are B days, meaning those with B stickers must park in off-campus lots on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions? Call Carol Koziatek at ext. 7479. On Monday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 14, those parking in off-campus lots may park on campus because there are no classes on either day. There will be no shuttle service to the off-campus lots.
Student News
Appreciation for Tutors
The Center for Learning Resources is sponsoring an event to commemorate National Tutor Appreciation Week. CLR tutors will be recognized and tours of the center will be offered. Refreshments will be served. The event will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the Center in Maxcy Hall.
Numerous Campus Events
Mark Fire Prevention Week
Fire extinguisher training, smoke trailers, and information galore will be available from the Fire Science Club during Fire Prevention Week this week. Information will be available in Bartels Hall, the campus center, throughout the week, and a variety of demonstrations will also take place during the week. Click here for events times and dates.
Interested in Teaching?
Teach for America recruiter is interested in hearing from individuals interested in teaching. For more information, visit www.teachforamerica.org or email Sarah Zdankiewicz.
Visit Anaheim, California
Come to the DECA Club Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. for more information on the trip. The meeting will be held in DeDominicis, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Questions? E-mail BParc1@newhaven.edu.
Updated Shuttle Service Schedule
Visit the Student Life section of UNH’s website for an updated shuttle schedule.
Wrestling Club Competes
Against SUNY/Albany
This past Saturday, the UNH Wrestling Club traveled to Albany for a scrimmage. Wresting coach Alex Nagy ’10, sophomore Mike Molino and freshmen Ralphie Mirabella and Pete Molino participated in a fast-paced drilling session followed by live wresting. Watch club members exhibit their wrestling prowess at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Beckerman Center during a wrestle-off and exhibition. The University community is invited.
NSBE DodgeBall Tournament
Sign up Oct. 16 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The tournament will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Questions? Call James at 631.327.7917 or e-mail.
Free Events at Catch a Healthy Habit Cafe
Visit www.catchahealthyhabitcafe.blogspot.com for more information.
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).
Raise Money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Delta Phi Epsilon hosts “Are You Deepher Dude 2008?” Come audition for the male beauty pageant at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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.
Attention, Sophomore Students
Learn how to write resumes at a Resume Writing Workshop from 1:40 to 2:40 on Monday, Oct. 27 in Room 101, Kaplan Hall.
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.
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.
Fall Programs
At the Beckerman Center
Belly Dancing, mat Pilates, ballroom dancing and more are available at the Beckerman Center. ChargerRec Fitness is offering free demonstrations for all fall programs, so stop in or check out www.newhaven.edu/athletics/chargerrec to learn more.
In The News
2008-2009 Academic Year
| = | Forensic scientist tickles funny bones Centre Daily Times, September 30, 2008: Famous forensic scientist Henry Lee solved the mystery of how to make a lecture interesting: lots of humor alongside brutal reality... more >> |
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| = | Signals & Noise That Bright Land New Haven Advocate, September 25, 2008: Review of Nathan Lewis' works at UNH Seton Art Gallery... more >> |
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| = | On the move New Haven Register, September 30, 2008: Steven Kaplan, president of UNH, has received the Good Scout Award from the Connecticut Yankee Council Inc., Boy Scouts of America... more >> |
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| = | Courant Staff Writers Rinker Buck and Daniels Altimari Poll A Group of Local Experts On The First Debate Hartford Courant, September 27, 2008: UNH student editor Zack Rosen comments... more >> |
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| = | Artists Enliven New Haven Neighborhoods Brookfield Journal, September 19, 2008: UNH assistant professor of visual and performing arts Todd Jokl will participate in the 2008 City-Wide Open Studios festival... more >> |
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| = | Making a Mark Members of the UNH community sign a beam that will be part of the new residence hall... more >> |
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| = | Scoring Obama-McCain Debate Hartford Courant, September 26, 2008: Courant's 8-member panel to analyze debate includes Zack Rosen, UNH student and assistant editor of the Charger Bulletin... more >> |
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| = | Bulletin Board West Haven News, September 26, 2008: UNH symposium on orchestra careers... more >> |
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| = | UNH Celebrates New Dorm WTNH, Channel 8, September 25, 2008 more >> |
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| = | City assesses parking spots, eyes future projects New Haven Register, September 25, 2008: Volunteers from a civil engineering class at UNH will supplement the data... more >> |
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| = | An Evening with Dr. Henry Lee Newtown Bee, September 19, 2008: Dr. Lee. is a professor in the forensic science program at UNH... more >> |
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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. 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. 8: 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sign ups for Mystery Dinner Theater. Lounge in Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 9: 7 p.m. Educational Foreign Film Series, Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. For film titles and a complete schedule, click here.
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”. See Extra, Extra 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. 19: 1 p.m. “Triple Olympics”. 3 legged race, food eating contest, scavenger hunt. Quad.
Oct. 22: 7 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater “Tony’s Last Birthday”. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 23: 4 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make a beaded pink ribbon bracelet. Lobby, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 27: All day. Postcard of Protection Campaign. Send a reminder to a woman you love to get an annual breast exam. Postcards can be picked up at the information table in the lobby of 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.
Oct. 31: 10 p.m. Haunted House. Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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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