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Kennedy Center considers UNH production for National Festivals
In a major coup for the UNH Theatre, representatives from the Kennedy Center who attended the University’s production Nov. 8 notified Director Bob Boles that they were placing the theater company’s production of ‘columbinus’ on a short list for inclusion in the center’s regional and national festivals. “This is a very big deal,” Boles said. Final selections will be made Dec. 9. Click here to read the names of students nominated for scholarship opportunities at the Kennedy Center Festival.
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For Veterans’ Day, A Salute
Join President Kaplan and state Commissioner of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Linda Schwartz at noon Monday, Nov. 12 in front of Maxcy Hall to honor all veterans, including UNH’s very own. Click here to read the names of the veterans who will be honored.
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UNH Officially in Northeast 10; Football Arrives in 2008
UNH announced officially this past Friday that it has been accepted as a member of the Northeast-10 Conference for all sports, effective in the fall of 2008. The University also announced that football has been re-instated as a varsity sport. The team will begin competing as a member of the NE-10 in 2009.
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Don't Smoke Thursday, Anywhere
Stub out those cigarettes - then toss them in the trash – as the University joins the Great American Smoke-Out Thursday, November 15, 2007. Click here to read a message from Health Services.
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Standing-Room-Only Crowd Hears Bartels Lecture
William G. Crutchfield, who in 1974 started Crutchfield Corp. in his mother’s basement with only $1,000, shared a compelling story Nov. 8 of obstacles overcome and successes celebrated in the Fall Bartels lecture, “Being an Entrepreneur for All the Right Reasons.”
Crutchfield, the Fall 2007 Bartels Fellow and CEO of Crutchfield Corp., spoke as part of the Bartels Lecture Series to a standing-room-only crowd in Dodds Theatre. A poster contest is part of the Bartels Lecture Series. Graphic Design student Chirangi Modi, center, posed with Crutchfield, right, and Hank Bartels, who, with his wife Nancy Bartels, sponsors the lecture series. Crutchfield’s speech will be aired on WNHU 88.7 FM at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 16.
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Top Provider of English-as-a-Second Language Contracts with UNH
The University has reunited with one of the world’s pre-eminent providers of English-as-a-second-language services, ELS, to provide services for international students who want to improve their English-language skills.
“This will improve our ability to attract students who do not yet have the proficiency in English that they need to succeed,” says Joe Spellman, the University’s director of International Admissions. ELS, which has a superb international reputation as a provider of English-as-a-second-language instruction, has recently opened several new centers including one in Shanghai. Spellman visited the Shanghai Center Oct. 31, posing with Dan Plaut, left in photo. ELS will be housed at Echlin Hall, and will offer its first on-campus class in fall 2008. It will coordinate its operations through the University College. Art Goon, dean of University College, was elated at the possibilities inherent in the partnership. “This opens the door to expanding our international recruitment, gives us a greater international presence, and provides greater visibility to our undergraduate and graduate programs,” he says. “It’s terrific that we have them back.”
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Roehampton Diary:
Study-Abroad Freshmen Report In
Victoria Bui, shown here at a site overlooking the city of Dublin, Ireland, is one of 12 freshmen in UNH’s Freshmen Study Abroad program who are studying at Roehampton University in London. Several of the students are keeping a journal of their experience for UNHToday. Click here to read Victoria’s travel journal.
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Health Services is still accepting appointments for flu shots. Click here for more information.
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Don’t Be a Bear:
Learn Something New During Intercession
The University College is offering several courses during the University’s upcoming two-week intercession. Go to London for theater and culture courses, or Dubai and Oman for Arabic language and culture courses. Bone up on food and culture, radio personalities, or sports nutrition. Courses are open to all UNH undergraduates – both day and evening – as well as visiting students from other colleges and universities.
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Staff Council Fall Open House Nov. 15
The UNH Staff Council will hold its Fall Open House, including a continental breakfast, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 in the Faculty Dining Room at Bartels Hall, the campus center. All administrative staff members are welcome to attend, meet their representatives and hear more information about the Council’s committee work regarding communication, salary/benefits/employee resources, membership/elections/rules, and educational/professional committees. Click here for an explanation of the Staff Council’s mission.
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Give During This Holiday Season
The Community Service Office’s Second Annual ‘Tis the Season program has begun, in which the University supplies 15 families with holiday gifts for their children. Contact CommunityService@newhaven.edu to be provided with information to enable you to purchase a gift for a needy child. Also, the Holiday Drive for Troops is extended through Wednesday, Nov. 14. Donations may be dropped off to the community service office. Cards are still available to be filled out.
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Benefits Fair a Success;
Prizewinners Listed Here
The University’s First Employee Benefits Fair was deemed a rousing success. Click here to see prizewinners and their prizes.
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Enrollment Now Open for Tuition Exchange Program
The Open Enrollment Period for the August 2009 Tuition Exchange Program will run from 11/7/07 through 11/28/07. Click here for the memo highlighting the program. Click here for the application form. The full program policy may be found at http://intra:1081/. The application must be completed, printed, signed and returned to Human Resources by Nov. 28 to be eligible.
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IKEA Employees Enter UNH Corporate Training Program
University College kicked off two corporate training programs at IKEA this month. One program will cater to 10 of IKEA’s top employees; a second program will serve 10 IKEA managers. Professor David Sloane and adjunct instructor Doug MacGilpin are teaching a series of 15 related seminars covering a wide variety of skills including the planning and editing of written work, and the use of Excel and Powerpoint. “Working with area businesses to develop tailor-made programs and bring them in-house to varied users has been a major UNH goal for years,” Professor Sloane said.
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Diabetes Info at Your Fingertips
More than 20 million Americans have diabetes and nearly one third of them don’t know they have this silent disease. Throughout November, Human Resources will offer a series on diabetes in UNH Today. Click here for the first installment to learn about symptoms and risk factors. Click here for the second installment to learn about steps after diagnosis. And click here to read Tips for successful diabetes management.
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Library Previewing New Databases
The library is now previewing these databases until Dec. 2:
FAITS Database - Faulkner Advisory for IT Studies. FAITS, is a unique, comprehensive, online computer and communications reference library for the academic community. This dynamic, feature-rich tool can benefit educators, administrators, researchers, students, IT staff, and others.
SMP Database - Security Management Practices. (SMP) is an expert resource on the Web for learning about how to confront and manage organizational risk, plan for disruptions, deploy network security appliances, employ biometric technologies, safeguard intellectual property, establish security best practices, protect and train students, staff and much more.
To access trial databases, click on the links under “Preview Databases” on the library home page, or go to our alphabetical list of databases via the proxy connection. Either way, you must log in using your 16-digit UNH ID.
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In The News
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Study Questions U.S. Shortfall in Math, Science
EETimes.com, November 6, 2007: George Haley, director of the Center for International Industry Competitiveness at UNH, comments... more >>
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Mission of Mercy
KSFY TV, Sioux Falls, SD, November 6, 2007: UNH dentist student Rose Zajac does volunteer work at the Cheyenne River Dental Clinic... more >>
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Breast Cancer Survivors Meet Oct. 20
Stratford Star, October 18, 2007: Rosa Mo, coordinator of the graduate program in human nutrition at UNH, to speak... more >>
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Books? Check. Sheets? Check. ... Passport?
Daily Pennsylvanian, November 5, 2007: Schools like UNH have recently created programs specifically tailored to first-year students... more >>
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North Haven School Gets Technology Lab, Thanks to Generous Donation
New Haven Register, November 5, 2007: Stephen Tagliatela and the Tagliatela Family Foundation, supporters of UNH... more >>
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Breakthrough Gets DNA From 800-Year-Old Mummy
WLBZ TV Channel 2 (Bangor, ME), November 1, 2007: Students studying forensic science at UNH... more >>
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Game Over: Is New Haven Just Not a Sports Town?
New Haven Register, November 4, 2007: Allen Sack, director of the Institute for Sport Management at UNH, comments... more >>
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Expert: Evidence at LaBarre Farm Indicates Stabbing, Gushing Blood
SeacoastOnline.com, November 5, 2007: Marilyn Miller, on faculty at the Henry Lee Institute of Forensic Science at UNH, comments... more >>
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College Bound: When Schools Reply, Real Decision Looms
KAIT TV Channel 8 (Jonesboro, AR), November 5, 2007... more >>
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Re-elect Picard in West Haven
New Haven Register, November 1, 2007: Picard should take full advantage of the presence of UNH to attract businesses... more >>
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Boy Who Started Buckweed Fire Waits for Word on Charges
LA Daily News, November 2, 2007: Bruce Varga, fire and arson investigation instructor at UNH, comments... more >>
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Congressional Quarterly Researcher
November 2, 2007: Dr. Robert Rainish... more >>
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UNH Professor Named to College Theater Post
New Haven Register, October 28, 2007: Robert Boles, director of the theater program at UNH... more >>
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Bernstein Competes in Red Bull Soapbox Race
Redding Pilot, November 1, 2007: UNH student Jason Bernstein competes... more >>
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Student News
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Get Your Student Activities Calendar Here
Looking for the Student Activities Bi-Weekly Calendar for Sunday, November 11, 2007 – Saturday, November 24, 2007? Click here to download and print. The calendar is formatted to a regular 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper for easy printing!
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Click Here for the November Career Services Newsletter.
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Residents To Rave About: Kerianne Karrass
The Office of Residential Life recognizes Kerianne Karrass of Sheffield 423 as this month’s Resident To Rave About. Karrass, who is involved with Hall Council, was lauded for her school spirit and outgoing personality. Send nominees to rkitchell@newhaven.edu.
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Resident Assistant Openings
Packets are now available for interested sophomores, juniors, or seniors to apply for an RA position. Applications, including a letter of reference, are due by noon Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the Office of Residential Life, Bixler Hall.
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Donate with the Dance Team
The 5, 6, 7, 8 Dance Team is asking for donations to help with their Thanksgiving food drive. Drop off non perishable items and toiletries on Nov. 14 and 15 in Bartels Hall Campus Center or the Residence Halls.
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Upcoming Community Service Opportunities
Nov. 14-17: Several shifts, Fill-the-Bowl, click here for more information.
Nov. 17-18: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special Olympics.
Nov. 18: 11:30 a.m. Common Ground Volunteer Day.
Nov. 29-30: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Red Cross Antique and Collectables Event.
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Stretch at the German Club
Every Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pilates Class, German Club.
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Jena 6 Controversy
Nov. 12: 7 p.m., panel discussion on the Jena 6 controversy, relating to issues arising from recent controversy surrounding racial issues in Jena, Louisiana. All are invited. Meeting rooms A & B, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for more information.
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University To Honor Veterans
Nov. 12: noon. Annual Veterans’ Day event, in front of Maxcy Hall. Speaker: Dr. Linda S. Schwartz, commissioner of Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs. All invited. Click here for more information.
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Does Gender Matter in Leadership?
Nov. 13: 12:30 p.m. Lecture, “Gender Differences in Leadership,” Management Professor Dr. Abbas Nadim, Maxcy 24.
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Insurance Plan Information
Nov. 13: 9 a.m. Bartels Hall, the campus center, Upper Lounge.
Nov. 14: 7 p.m. Bartels Hall, the campus center, AB Meeting Rooms.
Learn about issues surrounding long-term care and how the University’s long-term care insurance plan can help. RSVP to Randi Oster at roster@ltplan.com.
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A Lecture for Your Nose
Nov. 14: 2:30 p.m. Lecture, "Take a Whiff of This: Chemical Detection and the Electronic Nose," Assistant Chemistry Professor Dr. Nancy Ortins Savage, Marvin K. Peterson Library.
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Business Strategies Overseas Topic of Talk
Nov. 14: 11:45 a.m. “Charging Elephant, Soaring Dragon: Business Environments and Business Strategies for India and China,” International Business Professor Dr. Usha C. V. Haley, Hartford Club, 46 Prospect St, Hartford. Reservations required. Cost: $35 for lunch and lecture for UNH-affiliated participants or members of World Affairs Council; $45 general admission. Call 860-594-4100 or register online at www.ctwac.org.
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Excellence in Teaching Forum
Nov. 15: noon. Charles Vigue and Karen Halac will lead the forum. Brown-bag lunch, Bartels Hall, the campus center, Meeting Rooms A and B.
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Student-Faculty Tea
Nov. 15: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Faculty members can join the students of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for coffee, tea, and finger food, Faculty Dining Room.
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See a Classic Russian Comedy
Nov 16: 4:15 p.m. “Oblomov,” Russian Film Series: Classic Comedies, Kaplan 107.
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Indian Students
Nov. 17: 7 p.m. Diwali, Indian Festival of Lights, German Club. Dinner and entertainment provided. All are invited.
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UNH Thanksgiving Celebration
Nov. 19: 4:30 p.m. Alumni Lounge. Tickets available in Office of Student Activities and Office of Residential Life, Faculty/Staff $5, Students free with ID. Please bring a non-perishable food item.
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A Russian Comedy of Errors
Dec. 7: 4:15 p.m. “The Irony of Fate,” Russian Film Series: Classic Comedies, Kaplan 107.
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