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A First in Music For the University
In conjunction with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and Music Director William Boughton, the University has founded its first-ever orchestra. UNH students gathered to make history the evening of October 7 in the Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Those interested in joining may contact grad-arts@newhaven.edu or 203.479.4539.
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Concerned About Climate Change?
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Help clean up the campus and surrounding neighborhood. Meet at 6 p.m. behind the Marvin K. Peterson Library to help tidy up the campus. Contact Wilfred at 
Hear the latest on climate change from the country’s top experts at the webcast “Climate Realities, Challenges, and Progress in 
UNH’s long-term approach to sustainability. Dr. Amy Thompson, assistant professor, System Engineering, and several undergraduate and graduate students are developing a system to measure the University’s carbon footprint. At 1 p.m., visit Room 225 in Buckman Hall to see a demonstration for the carbon footprint spreadsheet.Live United Mini-Olympics
Join in the United Way Mini-Olympics from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in the Beckerman Center. Compete with your co-workers or fellow students and compete as teams. Sign up your team at www.newhaven.edu/25534/. Click here for more details.
Campus News
Common Read Book Nominations
Nominate a global/environmental themed book for the Common Reading Program. Send nominations to rjohnson@newhaven.edu no later than Thursday, Oct. 30. Click here for more details.
A Respite from Study
International Coffee Hours bring students together to socialize and share; this month’s coffee hour offered international games, including Chinese checkers.
Government Agencies Work
To Assure Student Loan Access
United Press International reported this past week that the Bush administration was working to ensure the viability of the student loan market during the current economic crisis. Click here for more on the story.
UNH Library Extends Hours
Effective Monday, Oct. 20, the library’s new schedule is: Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to midnight; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. to midnight. Extended hours will be offered during finals. The new library hours also are posted here.
Farewell to a Fellow Professor
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. David Morris, a professor of Marketing at the University who died April 25 while on a visit to Florida, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the Alumni Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. An innovative poet, author and teacher, Dr. Morris served as a visiting professor at business schools throughout the world. A scholarship fund in his name has been established. To meet the goal of endowing the fund in perpetuity, donations are gratefully encouraged by his family. Visit www.newhaven.edu/supportunh/4842/ to make a gift online or mail a check to 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516 attention Christopher Lukowski / Advancement Office. Checks should be payable to the University of New Haven – David Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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.
Rape Aggression Defense for Women
Four classes will be held this semester to teach women how to defend themselves. Questions? Contact Officer Greg Matakaetis, GMatakaetis@newhaven.edu or Kelly Boyle, KBoyl1@newhaven.edu. For more information click here.
Football Fans: Join the UNH Alumni Association in Miami
UNH faculty, staff and students, 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. For more information visit www.newhaven.edu/alumni/24260/.
Nominate a Student for Who’s Who
The American Universities and Colleges Who’s Who nominations are coming to an end. Students are nominated from more than 2,000 universities and colleges throughout all 50 states. Nominations are due to studentactivities@newhaven.edu by 12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. Click here for criteria.
UNH’s Student-Run Theater Hosts Two Plays
Come watch “Two Rooms” and “American Gangbang,” back to back, hosted by UNH and Elm City Theater Company, the student run theater. Free to students with ID. Showings are November 19 through November 23. Click here for specific dates and times. Questions? Call Robert Boles at 203.479.4512.
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. 29, 31 in Charger Gymnasium. For information call 203.932.7022 or visit www.newhaven.edu/athletics.
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.
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 Saturdays through Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. West Haven Green.
Faculty/Staff News
Prominent State Politicians
Lead Faculty Lunch Discussion
A former Republican legislator and the Democratic head of the House Judiciary Committee will kick off the first program of the Faculty Brown-Bag Lunch Series ‘Elections 2008: A Turning Point for America,” at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the third-floor Moulton Lounge in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The discussion, featuring Larry DeNardis, a Republican, former member of both the Connecticut Senate and House, and past president of the University of New Haven and Michael Lawlor, a Democrat, UNH associate professor of Criminal Justice, and state representative who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, is open to all faculty members. Lunch includes a sandwich, side dish and beverage. Click here to read the schedule of upcoming programs.
Campus-Community Partnership Summit
The Academic Service-Learning Office is offering a full-day workshop to local community-based organizations who would like to partner with the University to address community issues. Faculty members interested in service-learning are strongly encouraged to attend. Organizers hope to increase the number and improve the quality of partnerships between the UNH and local non-profit agencies. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the Alumni lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. RSVP to servicelearning@newhaven.edu. For more details visit www.newhaven.edu/exped/servicelearning/25112/.
Charles Coleman A ‘Healthcare Hero’
Charles Coleman, assistant professor of Healthcare Administration, is being honored as a New Haven Healthcare Hero Thursday, Nov. 6. Click here for more information.
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.
Director of Marketing At UNH Is Named
Susan Pranulis has been named Director of University Marketing at UNH. In her new position, Susan will work with members of the campus community to visually communicate the University's message in accordance with creative strategy, branding and target audience integration. She is a member of the University’s Web Steering Committee and received the 2006 University of New Haven Excellence in Innovation and Creativity Award for her design work on the new UNH Web site.
Student News
Haunted House Volunteers Needed
Volunteer your time for the Halloween Haunted House. Volunteer forms must be in before Friday, Oct. 25. Forms can be found in the SCOPE office. Questions? Email Scope@newhaven.edu. For more details click here.
Walk To Beat
Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Show your support in a walk to defeat ALS (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.
St. Jude’s Up-Til-Dawn Letter Writing Campaign
The Graduate Student Council will be hosting the St. Jude’s Up-Til-Dawn Letter Writing campaign at 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the cafeteria of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Students will be writing letters to individuals asking for contributions for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Masquerade and Trick-or-Treating
Partake in a masquerade, then trick or treat, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Programming space, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Wear your mask. Be the scariest, prettiest or most creative and win a gift card.
UNH’s The Amazing Race
Teams will compete in a race across the greater New Haven; prizes given to first, second, and third place finishers. The race will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the West Haven Green. Sign up in the Office of Student Activities. Click here for more information.
Need a Ride to the Polls?
Students who live on campus and are registered to vote in West Haven will be voting at Mallow School, 255 Malloy Road. If you need a ride, contact Wanda Tyler at WTyler@newhaven.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 29. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
UNH’s Dedication to Student Progress and Satisfaction
The University invites students to share suggestions, concerns, questions, and comments concerning student progress and satisfaction. Submit e-mails to ChargerExperience@NewHaven.edu.
Madden Bowl at UNH
Be part of the Madden Bowl; 64 spots with one champion. Event will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for more information.
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.
Fall Health Newsletter
UNH Health Services fall newsletter updates students on necessary information and provides answers to questions. Click here for the newsletter.
Free Events at Catch a Health Habit Cafe
Visit www.catchahealthyhabitcafe.blogspot.com for more information.
Updated Shuttle Service Schedule
Visit the Student Life section of UNH’s website for an updated shuttle schedule.
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 for listing of workshops. Click here for the monthly newsletter.
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 click here to learn more.
In The News
2008-2009 Academic Year
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| = | Economic summit promotes region New Haven Register, October 17, 2008: President Steven Kaplan highlighted UNH's completed projects and future expansion plans... more >> |
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| = | Foul Balls Aren't As Fun When You Don't Catch Them WBZ TV (Boston), October 15, 2008: UNH professor Gil Fried comments on risks associated with sports facilities... more >> |
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| = | Alumni to install hall of fame members New Haven Register, October 14, 2008: Caroline Koziatek, associate vice president of human resources at UNH, to be honored by the East Haven High School Alumni Association... more >> |
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| = | Who's What Where Business New Haven, September 29, 2008: Steven Kaplan, president of UNH and Business New Haven's 2008 Businessperson of the Year, has been selected to receive the Good Scout Award... 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. 21: ACJA T-shirt Fundraiser. T-shirts only $10. Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 21, 22: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Decorate Your own Halloween Hangers. Bartels lobby, 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. 23: 9 p.m. SICKO. Alumni lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Oct. 24: 8 p.m. Alcohol Awareness “Botwinik Bash.” Simulate a college party in 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 people 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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