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At 7 Tonight, Cheer on Women’s Volleyball
And Support Breast Cancer Awareness Too!
The top-ranked Women’s Volleyball Team competes against conference opponent Southern Connecticut State University in what is sure to be a hard-charging match at the Charger Gymnasium at 7 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, Oct. 15. Called one of the “newest powers” in the Northeast-10, the team is 6-0 in the conference. Game admission is $1, which enters you in a raffle to win a prize. All proceeds go to the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative. Be a fan, and attend the Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 games too. Click here to read the New Haven Register’s assessment of tonight’s match. For information call 203.932.7022 or visit www.newhaven.edu/athletics.
UNH’S Own Stuart Sidle Featured
In Courant.com Blog
Professor Stuart Sidle was featured in columnist Susan Campbell’s blog on Courant.com Wednesday, Oct. 15, offering sound advice on how to talk politics at the workplace – if you want to keep your job intact and your friends friendly. Read Campbell’s blog at Debatemania!: Susan Campbell.
Fire Science Club Event
Offers Safety Tips
UNH’s Fire Science Club showed students how fast a college residence hall room can erupt into flames when the group conducted a live fire demonstration in a “burn box” as part of events they planned to highlight National Fire Prevention Week. Other events included fire extinguisher training for students provided by Prescott Nadeau ’10, left, a visit by the New Haven “smoke trailer,” fire/life safety programs in residence halls, fire safety presentations with the West Haven Community House and public information tables throughout campus. To learn more and to view photos of the events, click here.
Safety Measures in the Campus Community
UNH is thoroughly evaluating the procedures in place to protect the safety and security of the members of the campus community. Officials are working diligently to assure proper training and communication protocols are followed. Please click here for updated information.
Football Fans:
Join the UNH Alumni Association in Miami
The University community is invited to cheer on fellow alumnus and Miami Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano ’84 B.S., as he leads the Dolphins against the New England Patriots. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Dolphin Stadium, followed by an alumni reception at the stadium. The festivities occur the weekend of Nov. 22 through Nov. 23. Sign up now! For more information visit www.newhaven.edu/alumni/24260/.
James Hilaire Finds His Voice,
Is Moved From Intensive Care
Charger soccer goalie James Hilaire has been moved out of the intensive care unit of Boston Medical Center to intermediate care. He is responsive, and speaking. James has been reading his emails, and sends his thanks to the University community for the thoughts, prayers, notes and cards he has received.
Faculty and Students to Attend
LDI Convention in Las Vegas
Robert Boles, director of UNH’s Theatre program, and technical director Bryan Steele will be joined by students Matthew Perreira and Peter Orlowski Oct. 23 through Oct. 26 in Las Vegas for the LDI Theatre Technology Convention. For more information, visit www.ldishow.com.
UNH Senior
Leonid ‘Leni’ Verbouk, 24, a senior at the University, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 5. Leonid was born in Bulgaria, and grew up in New Britain and Berlin. Funeral services were held this past weekend in Newington. To share a memory with his family, visit www.newingtonmemorial.com.
Campus News
Sign Up for Flu Clinic Now
Flu Shot appointments are available now; sign up at Health Services or call ext. 7079 (203.932.7079).
Shots are $15; signups end Oct. 19.
‘House of Fools’ Showing Friday
The Russian Film Series presents another brilliant film about war and peace in the Caucasus mountains, “House of Fools” (2002), at 4:45 p.m. Friday, October 17 in Room 108 of Kaplan Hall. (Russian with English subtitles.) The medical staff of a psychiatric hospital on the border between Russia and Chechnya in 1996 vanishes to apparently find help and the hospital's patients are left to run amok, but Janna, a young woman with schizophrenia who lives in the belief that the pop star Bryan Adams is her fiance, curbs their insanity.
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UNH’s Student Run Theater
Hosts Two Plays
Watch “Two Rooms” and “American Gangbang” back to back, hosted by UNH and the Elm City Theater Company. Free to students with ID. Showings are November 19 through Nov. 23. Click here for specific dates and times. Questions? Call Robert Boles at 203.479.4512.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The University is marking Breast Cancer Awareness month this month with a variety of activities. Click here to support the fight against Breast Cancer.
Views of Appellate Court
Anyone interested in viewing the Appellate Court proceedings that took place in Dodd's Theater on Sept. 24, click here, then click on Appellate Court on Tour at UNH.
Walk to Defeat ALS
Show your support in a walk to defeat Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The annual walk will start at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 26 at Lighthouse Point, New Haven. Click here for more information.
Cheer Charger Ice Hockey Club: Games Set Through February
The 24-member UNH Ice Hockey Club, in its first year of competition, competes with teams in the Northeast corridor of the U.S. Home ice is at the Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Place, Northford, located 10 miles from campus. Click here for the team schedule, roster and other news. Come out and cheer your UNH team! Click here to view photos.
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.
UNH Creates Brand New Online Music Magazine
Check out UNH’s new online Music Magazine, which began Wednesday, Oct. 1. Visit it at PULP.ChargerBulletin.com.
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
West Haven Farmers Market, Thursdays and Sundays through Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. West Haven Green.
Faculty/Staff News
UNH Bids Farewell to a Longtime Employee
Virginia Zawoy, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, is retiring after many productive years of service to the UNH community. Throughout her career, Virginia has worked with institutional and individual donors to advance University programs and projects. The farewell reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the lobby of Dodd’s Hall. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Judy Yale, jyale@newhaven.edu at ext. 7271 by Monday, Oct. 20.
UNH Professor in BizEd Magazine
November’s “BizEd” magazine presents the research of UNH Associate Professor of Management Susan Mc Tiernan and a co-researcher, highlighting deanships and the differences that exist between male and female deans.
Charles Coleman Being Honored
Charles Coleman, assistant professor of Healthcare Administration, is being honored as a New Haven Healthcare Hero Thursday, Nov. 6. Click here for more information.
Student News
Alcohol Awareness Week
Be part of Alcohol Awareness Week. Fun events are taking place all week on campus.
Click here for event list.
The Men’s B-Ball Team
Needs You
The Men’s Basketball Team is seeking student managers to help with the daily needs of the program, such as working the clock in practice and helping with game day preparation. Questions? Contact John Blackgrove, assistant Men’s Basketball coach at 203.932.7293.
Mailroom Extends Hours
The mailroom has extended its hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and will no longer be closed during lunch.
Annual Rock-A-Thon
The Lota Mu Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority will host its annual Rock-A-Thon to help raise money for the Phi Sigma Sigma foundation. Click here for more info.
Be Part of UNH’s Intern Legacy
If you have had an internship through UNH, send your photo and work role to grad-internships@newhaven.edu for use in print materials and website development to promote the benefits of internships.
College2Career Expo
The Fifth Annual Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership College2Career Expo has become one of the pre-eminent collegiate career fairs for students seeking full-time jobs and internships. The event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Clarion Inn & Suites in East Windsor. All are invited.
Fall Health Newsletter
UNH’s Health Services has created a newsletter to update students on necessary information and to answer any questions. Click here for the newsletter.
Interested in Teaching?
Teach for America recruiter is interested in hearing from individuals interested in teaching. For more information, visit www.teachforamerica.org.
NSBE DodgeBall Tournament
Signups are taking place through Oct. 16 in Bartels Hall, the campus center; the event, sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers, will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the Beckerman Center. Information, call James 631.327.7917.
Madden Bowl at UNH
Vie for 64 spots, resulting in one champion. The event will take place starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for more information.
Updated Shuttle Service Schedule
Visit the Student Life section of UNH’s website for an updated shuttle schedule.
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
To help students succeed in their careers, Career Services is offering workshops on Office Etiquette, Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Technology, and Networking. Click here to see the schedule. Click here to read the Career Services monthly newsletter.
In The News
2008-2009 Academic Year
| = | MSU plans events on cyber security Clarion Ledger, October 6, 2008: UNH research professor Fred Cohen will lecture on The History and Future of Malicious Code... more >> |
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| = | Uncharted Territory: Budding pros enter financial industry amid historic turmoil New Haven Register, October 5, 2008: Trent Johnson, a senior at UNH, majoring in finance, is preparing to enter the workforce... more >> |
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| = | UNH soccer team's win honors hospitalized goalie New Haven Register, October 5, 2008 more >> |
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| = | Area colleges emphasizing helping others New Haven Register, October 5, 2008: UNH athletic director Debbie Chin comments on student-athletes and community engagement... more >> |
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| = | Federal regulators OK alternate accounting for troubled assets New Haven Register, October 2, 2008: Gregory Blosick, a lecturer in UNH's department of economics and finance, comments... more >> |
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| = | A Bridge of Life, Death and Coming of Age Connecticut Post, September 27, 2008: UNH freshman Brian Cimbak completes Eagle Scout project... more >> |
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| = | People Notes West Hartford Life, August 1, 2008: Nancy Ortins Savage, an assistant professor of chemistry at UNH, was selected for Connecticut Quality Improvement Partnership's Innovation Prize... more >> |
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| = | O-J and JonBenet Scientist to Speak at UCO KTOK, October 1, 2008: Dr. Henry Lee, the chairman of the forensic science program at UNH, will speak October 7 at the University of Central Oklahoma... more >> |
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| = | UNH, SCSU set for key NE-10 tilt New Haven Register, October 15, 2008: Two of the newest powers in Northeast-10 Conference women's volleyball will face off when UNH plays host to neighboring rival Southern Connecticut State tonight at the Charger Gymnasium. more >> |
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Oct. 15: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Target Corp. company visit. Bartels Hall, the campus center.
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. 16: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Victimology Club Meet and Greet. Conference Room, South Campus Hall. RSVP to Victimology@newhaven.edu.
Oct. 16: 3:30 p.m. International Coffee Hour. Featuring games from Korea, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, Turkey, the US, and more. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 16: 4 p.m. Diversity Thursdays. Bartels Hall, the campus center. All welcome.
Oct. 18: 10:30 p.m. The R-Rated Hypnotist Jim Spinnato returns to campus for a show in Dodd’s Theatre.
Oct. 19: 1 p.m. “Triple Olympics.” 3 legged race, food eating contest, scavenger hunt. Quad.
Oct. 20: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. “Getting Your Sales Force to Actually Use Your SFA: A Martini Glass’ Model of Sales Force Automation Adoption”. Presented by Subroto Roy, UNH Department of Marketing. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Oct. 20: 4 p.m. Gospel Choir Meeting. Room 104, Dodds Hall.
Oct. 20: 10 p.m. NSBE Bake Sale. Upper Student Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 22: 7 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theater “Tony’s Last Birthday.” Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 23: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Masquerade and Trick or Treating. Programming Space, 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. 24: 8 p.m. Alcohol Awareness “Botwinik Bash”. Simulate a college party at which alcohol and pills could be present and act out roles. First floor Common Room, Botwinik Hall.
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. 3: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. “Learning and Knowledge Transfer Across Contexts and Hot it May Facilitate Global Innovation”. Presented by Christina Reis. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
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. 12: 3 p.m. Dr. David Morris Memorial Service. Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Nov. 17: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. “U.S. Financial Crisis – What is it and When Will it End?”. Presented by Bob Rainish. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Nov. 17-21: UNH Internship Week. Stay tuned for details.
Nov. 20: 4 p.m. Ojos de Dios. “Eyes of God,” are mandalas made from yarn and stick by the native peoples of Mexico and South America. Come learn about this cultural art form and make your own. Lobby of Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Dec. 8: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. “A Process Efficiency Model”. Presented by John Clifford. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
Dec. 10: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. “Monte Carlo Comparison Between the Chi-Square Test and the Traditional T-Test for Analysis of Likert-Scaled Data and Related Applications in Business”. Presented by Jiajuan Liang, Linda Martin and Yuan Susan Zhai. Room 124, Maxcy Hall.
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