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In a Season of Giving and Receiving, A Thank You to the University Community The holidays are a time to give thanks for all that we have. In the spirit of the season, I want to thank you for all that you do for the University of New Haven. In these challenging times, I am infinitely grateful that you continue to support the efforts of the University. America has always been, and continues to be, a land of opportunity, and education is often the ladder that helps talented individuals become leaders and enables leaders to protect, nurture and sustain our democracy. Your support of education makes a world of difference. Thank you again. Sincerely, Steven H. Kaplan President

UNH Football Players: Miami Dolphins Head Coach and Football Alums Celebrate Return of the Sport at Florida Event Back in the day, UNH’s football team broke records and was nationally recognized. Today, former players are more than a little pumped that football is back at UNH. Recently, Miami Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano – a former UNH football coach and player – and former University football players met in Florida to share stories from days gone by and celebrate the return of football. The former football players, who traveled from as far as California and Wisconsin to attend the event, say they look forward to supporting UNH Head Coach Peter Rossomando and getting to know the team. Below: West Haven Mayor John Picard, second from left, stopped by the event to present Sparano, left, with the key to the city of West Haven. To Picard’s right is Bill Leete, UNH special assistant to the president for athletic advancement and outreach, and alumnus Dave Peterson ’88, who organized the get-together, which the group hopes to make an annual occurrence.

KENNEDY CENTER
UNH Students Compete For Theatre Awards
UNH students are candidates for several awards and scholarship opportunities from the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to be awarded at the Center’s Regional College Festival in Fitchburg, Mass. Tuesday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Students who are in the running for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships are Jeremy Tortora, “Two Rooms,” A. Mike Forgette, “Two Rooms,” SonnieMarie Lebbing, “Two Rooms,” Shelly Fuentes, “American Gangbang,” Sara McGuire, “American Gangbang,” Javier Stevens, “Zombies From the Beyond,” and Rob Aceto, “Zombies From the Beyond.” Candidates for the Kennedy Center Scenic Design Award are Emily Goreki, “Zombies from the Beyond” and “Two Rooms,” and Jess Emerson, “Zombies from the Beyond” and “Two Rooms.” For the LMDA/ACTF Student Dramaturgy Award, Krista Bianchini, “Two Rooms,” is a candidate. The UNH Theatre Program, still in its infancy, has garnered national acclaim for the quality of its productions. For the second year in a row, a Theatre production – in this case, the fall production, “Two Rooms” - is on the short list for consideration to be performed at the regional festival in January, and in the running for eventual consideration to be performed at the national festival in Washington, D.C. in the spring. Congratulations to all the student nominees!

Sharing a Bounty On Thanksgiving The University community stepped in to ensure that its international students were able to enjoy the Thanksgiving meal with families throughout the state. On Thanksgiving Day, UNH President Steven H. Kaplan and his family shared Thanksgiving at their Branford home with several international students. From left, President Kaplan, Jackie (Hongwei) Chu from China, Silia Kaplan, Anemone Schweizer-Kaplan, Dorothy Farbrother, wife of Dean Barry Farbrother of the Tagliatela College of Engineering, Mona Mehrabi from Iran, Dean Farbrother and Hoda Mehrabi from Iran.

Go Volleyball Women!
Listen to the Game Live!
The University of New Haven women's volleyball team takes off today, Tuesday, Dec. 2 for Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota and the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The Chargers take on host and nationally ranked #1 Concordia at 8:30 p.m. (EST) Thursday. The winner will advance to the national semifinals. Click here to listen to the game live on Thursday and for more information on the trip.

Campus News

Baby it’s Cold Outside!
Share a Coat
Keep a neighbor warm. Drop off your new or gently used coats now through Friday, Dec. 12 in Maxcy Hall Suite 120. Ask for Management Department secretary Nancy Jasuirkowski. The coat drive is sponsored by the UNH Accounting Department and student Accounting Club in conjunction with the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. The coats will be distributed by CSCPA to shelters throughout Connecticut.

Roehampton Diaries:
A View of Transportation in Britain
Click here to read this week’s Roehampton Diaries, featuring UNH Freshman Study-Abroad students Alyssa Rolerson and Sarah Haupt, reporting on transportation options – including gas prices! - in Great Britain.

World AIDS Day at UNH Students, faculty, and staff gathered throughout the day Monday, Dec. 1 to celebrate World AIDS Day with part of the Memorial Quilt in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The quilt does not symbolize statistics of individuals who have suffered from AIDS, but transforms those numbers into real people lost to AIDS.

Donate Toys to Children in Need
The 17th Annual Alpha Lambda Delta Toys for Tots Drive needs your help. Purchase new $5 to $10 unwrapped toys for infants to 12-year-olds and leave in the box labeled ALD in Bartels Hall, the campus center. The drive ends Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Make a Difference at
The Ronald McDonald House
Donations are requested for families staying at the Ronald McDonald house in New Haven during the holiday season. These are primarily families who have a hospitalized child awaiting a transplant. Items may be donated from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. Click here for a list of items needed.

Feds Create Cash For Student Loans
As part of the federal bailout, the U.S. government has moved to feed more cash into the economy for college loans, among other programs. Click here to read the New York Times story on the infusion of funds.

Annual Holiday Festival
Experience how other cultures celebrate the holidays at the Annual Holiday Festival this Monday, Dec. 8. Click here for a list of events.

A New Offering in the Russian Film Series
The Russian Film Series “War and Peace in Russian Film” will screen “Alexandra,” a new film by Alexander Sokurov. The film will be presented with subtitles at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Room 108, Kaplan Hall.

Understand Your Body
Come to the “Our Bodies, Ourselves” program hosted by Health Services and the Nurse Midwives from Yale at 6:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Health Services.

Building Commitment to
Organizational Change Workshop
The University, with Dr. Stuart Sidle, professor and director of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program, is hosting an all-day intensive Organizational Change Management Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at the Weller Center, Mitchell College, UNH Southeastern campus, New London. The workshop is $75 for UNH students and alums and $99 for the general public. RSVP at SEcampus@newhaven.edu or call 203.701.5454. Visit www.newhaven.edu/sect for more information.

Rec Sports Championships
The Rec Sports program is finishing up Season 2 activities December 7. Champions will be crowned in kickball, basketball, team handball and flag football Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 on Kayo Field.

Open Mic Night
Showcase your talent at the Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Beanhouse. Come early for free coffee and hot chocolate. Signups end at 10 p.m.

Library Posts December Hours
The Library’s hours through December 17 are: Monday through Thursday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-1 a.m. Please note that after 10 p.m. students must be prepared to show a valid UNH picture ID to enter the Library. For more information on Library service click here.

Experience Real-Life
Crime Scene Investigation
Learn what it takes to investigate a crime scene. UNH presents a Crime Scene Investigation course from the “Dr. Lee and Friends” series from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29 in Dodds Theatre. The course is open to students and the public, and signups are being accepted now. Famed forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee will discuss what it takes to become a crime scene investigator, what happens at a crime scene and much more. Price is $50 for students with ID and $100 for adults. More information, call 203-479-4596. Click here to register.

Get Your Free UNH License Plate
Through the generosity of Board of Governors member Phil Bartels, the University is able to obtain 400 license plates sporting the UNH logo at no cost to faculty, staff, and alumni. Call Heather Alpaugh, ext. 1059 or email halpaugh@newhaven.edu to get an application, or visit www.newhaven.edu/alumni/perks/licenseplate/. Click here for more information.

Take a Cheap Shot and Avoid the Flu!
Get a flu shot. For $15 - less than a co-pay at your primary care physician’s office - you can get a flu shot on campus. Call 203.932.7079 or stop by Health Services for an appointment. Don’t wait until supplies are gone.

What’s New on the Website
Click here to view UNH videos and see the latest exhibit in the Library’s Gallery, both recently added to the University’s web site.

Campus Safety Policies
Click here to learn about campus safety and security.

Faculty/Staff News

Plan Ahead for SOAR
Click here for the dates for the Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration program.

Faculty Media Relations Training Workshop
Learn more about the media relations process at UNH by attending a workshop dedicated to discussing how your research and your students’ projects can be promoted in the local, regional and national press as well as to the University community. A special workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 in the New Hall conference room. Refreshments will be served. If you plan to attend, please respond by Wednesday, Dec. 3 to jwinkel@newhaven.edu.

Medical Coverage Information
The state of Connecticut enacted legislation taking effect January 1 that requires Connecticut companies to provide healthcare coverage for dependent children until age 26, provided they meet certain eligibility qualifications. Click here for eligibility requirements. Click here for the form.

Inclement Weather is Approaching
Click here for University policies regarding inclement weather.

Holiday Schedule Set
The holiday season quickly approaches; click here for a copy of the holiday season work schedule.

UNH Holiday Party
With great appreciation for the faculty and staff of UNH, the annual Holiday Party will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.

Student News

Spread Holiday Cheer with the UNH Cookie Swap
Each year students give back to UNH and surrounding communities by delivering cookie baskets and platters to UNH departments and UNH communities that serve students. Show your appreciation by donating cookies, holiday tins/platters, ribbon, and cellophane wrap between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 in the Office of Residential Life.

Diversity in the Workplace Presentation
The Graduate Student Council is hosting a presentation on “Diversity in the Workplace” by Professor Dale Finn from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Room 206, Kaplan Hall.

Guess the M&M’s
UNH’s Surf/Ski/Snowboard Club is hosting a “Guess the Number of M&Ms” game from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Bartels Hall, the campus center. $1 gets you one guess. Prizes include gift cards from Coldstone, On the Border, Chuck’s Steakhouse and much more.

Come Decorate Christmas Stockings and Ornaments
Start decorating for the Christmas holiday by creating your own stockings and ornaments from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Bartels Hall, the campus center.

A Different Kind of Spring Break
Learn about the President's Public Service Fellowship and the Alternate Spring Break Program at 5 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 4 in Room 206, Kaplan Hall.

Energy-Saving Tips
As part of the University’s campuswide greening initiative, the Office of Information Technology has created a webpage at www.newhaven.edu/26273/ with a free energy savings utility for PCs and laptop. Special instructions for users of Vista and Macintosh are there too.

UNH Step Show
UNH’s Step Team is hosting its first Step Show at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in Dodds Theatre. Admission is $1 with student ID.

Identify Your Club/Organization
Student Activities needs help identifying all the clubs and organizations on campus. This includes: University-recognized clubs/organizations, USGA-recognized clubs/organizations, and any other clubs/organizations on UNH’s campus. Please email any information to studentactivities@newhaven.edu.

Tell UNH Your Thoughts about Alcohol on Campus
UNH is interested in students’ opinions about a venue on campus serving alcohol. Click here and fill out the survey.

Study Abroad in Italy this Spring
Seats are still available for students to study abroad for spring 2009 in Italy. Contact Dr. Christie Boronico at 932.7236 or cboronico@newhaven.edu, or Dr. William Adams at wadams@newhaven.edu for more information.

Senior Trip to “Playwright”
Celebrate your approaching graduation with a trip to “Playwright,” 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Tickets on sale thru Friday, Dec. 5, cost is $8.

Shirts Are In
If you ordered an ACJA shirt, you can pick it up Dec. 2, 9 and 10 in Bartels Hall, the campus center.

A Shopping Event
UNH’s undergraduate evening student council is hosting a one-day shopping event to the Englishtown Flea Market Saturday, Dec. 6. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Contact Fedare Frasier at 203.668.5316 or esc@newhaven.edu for tickets.

Become Part of the Charger Bulletin
The Charger Bulletin is seeking a layout editor, arts and entertainment editor, and advertising manager for the official UNH newspaper. Visit www.ChargerVoice.com and click on “Charger Bulletin” on the left to fill out an application.

GradMed® Short Term Medical Coverage
Available as a Benefit for New Grads
Consider GradMed Short Term Medical as a benefit to help fill the gap between graduation and employee benefits at your first job. Visit http://gradmed.com/newhaven or call 1.800.922.1245 for more information.

Get VIP Tickets to Watch
The Sound Tigers Battle the Wolf Pack
Watch the Bridgeport Sound Tigers play their rivals, the Hartford Wolf Pack, in an event hosted by Sigma Chi Lambda at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. Tickets are for VIP seating and are half off through Sigma Chi. Click here for more information.

Midnight Breakfast
Kick off your finals with a midnight breakfast served by faculty and staff from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Market Place, Bartels Hall, the campus center. Questions? Contact Alexis Coubrough at 203.932.7013.

Graduate Open House
Students considering graduate school at UNH should attend the Graduate School Open House from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall, the campus center.

A Different Kind of Spring Break
Learn about the President's Public Service Fellowship and the Alternate Spring Break Program at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in Room 206, Kaplan Hall.

Rides for the Holidays
Need a ride home for the holidays? Have an extra seat in your car? The Ride Board is back. Go to Blackboard and sign in to list your information.

Join a UNH Music Ensemble
UNH is offering music ensembles during the spring trimester. You can participate for the love of music or get credits by registering. Questions? Contact Guillermo Mager at ext. 7452 or gmager@newhaven.edu, Michael Kaloyanides at ext. 7102 or mkaloyanides@newhaven.edu or Louise Franco at ext. 7101 or lfranco@newhaven.edu. Click here for a list of classes.

Undergraduate and Graduate
Registration Information
For information regarding Health Service holds on your accounts, click here.

Spring USGA Schedule
For the Undergraduate Student Government Association meeting schedule, click here.

Succeed in Your Career
Career Services’ workshops help students succeed in their careers. Topics include office etiquette, resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, technology, and networking. Click here for listing of workshops. Click here for the monthly news.

Fall Health Newsletter
UNH’s Health Services’ newsletter updates students on necessary information and answers any questions. Click here for the newsletter letter.

Off-Campus

From Women Leaders:
A Primer on How to Lead
Madeleine Kunin, the former deputy secretary for Education in the Clinton Administration, is the keynote speaker for a panel discussion named for her book, “Pearls, Politics and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Jewish Community Center’s Vine Auditorium, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge. The panel includes Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz, State Comptroller Nancy Wyman, State Sen. Gayle Slossberg and Ellen Scalettar, the policy director for the Connecticut Democratic Party. Admission is $10; free to women 25 and younger. More information is available at 203.387.2522 ext. 206 or shelleyg@jccnh.org. The Women’s Business & Professional Network is sponsoring a pre-event cocktail reception at 6 p.m. The price of $36 includes admission to the event. Call 203.387.2424 ext. 324 or register online at www.jewishnewhaven.org. Click here for the poster advertising the event.

In The News

2008-2009 Academic Year

=		Sex Offender Registry Riddled with Flaws Hartford Courant, November 30, 2008: By Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice at UNH... more >>
=		What the Rise of India Means for U.S. Manufacturers Industry Week, December 1, 2008: George Haley, director of the Center for International Industrial Competitiveness at UNH, comments... more >>
=		$6 Million Center Tutors Jocks Only Chicago Tribune, November 28, 2008: UNH professor Allen Sack, who has become a critic of what he sees as the corrosive effect of sports on university life, comments... more >>
=		Reel Art Connecticut Post, November 17, 2008: Movie poster exhibit comes to UNH... more >>
=		School's Out? With Families Finding it Ever-Harder to Borrow, Area Colleges Look for Creative Financing Alternatives Business New Haven, November 24, 2008: Dennis Nostrand, vice president of enrollment management at UNH, comments... more >>
=		Expert Sees 'Real' World of Forensics Inquirer.net, November 24, 2008: Dr. Henry Lee joined UNH in 1975, where he established the school's Forensic Sciences program... more >>
=		At the ACI, a Lesson in Consequences Providence Journal, November 23, 2008: Mario Gaboury, UNH's chairman of criminal justice and director of the Crime Victims Study Center, comments on the impact of classes for inmates... more >>
=		Tracking the Uptick in Disease-Bearing Ticks Newtown Bee, November 21, 2008: Dr. Eva Sapi, assistant professor of biology and environmental science at UNH, comments... more >>
=		North Haven Veterans Take Part in Celebration at UNH North Haven Post, November 21, 2008 more >>