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UNH Today
THE WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER FOR THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
 
December 10 - December 16
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Kennedy Center Selects UNH Play “columbinus”
To be Performed at its Winter Festival
The UNH fall play “columbinus” has been chosen to be performed at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival January 29 - February 3 in Fitchburg, Mass. This automatically puts UNH in the running for the National Festival in Washington, D.C. held in the spring. “columbinus” was one of six plays chosen from the New England region. Theater Program Director Robert Boles notes this invitation “is quite prestigious.”
Flu Shots
A limited supply is still available. Call x7079 or stop by Health Services to set up an appointment. Please do not e-mail. Cost is $15.
Campus News
UNH Today Holiday Schedule
UNH Today has published for the last time this year and will resume publication on Monday, Jan. 21. Submissions are due the preceding Thursday by noon and should be e-mailed to UNHToday@newhaven.edu. Happy holidays!
Holiday Dessert Special
The Marketplace is offering a variety of fresh baked goods for everyone to take home for the holidays. Payment is due at pick-up. Click here for the order form, which can be e-mailed to npawlowiski@newhaven.edu at least 72 hours before picking up the dessert. Deadline is Monday, Dec. 17 for orders.
UNH to Induct Five into Athletics Hall of Fame
The University of New Haven will induct five former Chargers into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, January 25, 2008 at a ceremony at Race Brook Country Club. UNH invites alumni and friends of Charger Athletics to join in this special occasion, honoring some of the best in program history. The cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7:30 p.m. For more information on tickets, please call 203.932.7016 or ext. 7017 or e-mail szawacki@newhaven.edu. To see a brief list of the inductees, click here.
For the Technologically Gifted, a Discount
Dell is offering special discounts to member companies for the holidays (Dec. 5 through Dec. 31). Click here for the December specials. Use Member ID: US22107576. For UNH systems and discounts visit http://www.dell.com/newhaven.
Faculty-Staff News
Can You Spell Entertainment?
The first meeting of the Scrabble Club will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 in the Upper Student Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center. Brown bag lunch is required. If you have a Scrabble board please bring that along as well. More information is available by calling Marie Jackowicz at ext. 7432.
Benefits Survey
Click here to read last week’s memo about employee benefits and the benefits survey that will soon be in your mailbox.
In The News
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Betsy Ross, UNH Students Get Their Groove On
New Haven Register, December 3, 2007: Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School students participated in a dance workshop with acclaimed dancer, instructor and UNH Artist-in-Residence Theresa Howard... more >>
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Picard's 2nd Inaugural Continues City's 'Renaissance'
New Haven Register, December 1, 2007: In addition, a proposed luxury hotel across from UNH in Allingtown would add to the growing number of jobs Picard expects... more >>
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West Haven Hotel Project Advances
New Haven Register, November 30, 2007: A six-story upscale hotel proposed for Campbell Avenue across from UNH has cleared a small, but significant hurdle... more >>
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Project Lead the Way Tries to Bring Students Into Engineering, Technology
East Hartford Gazette, November 15, 2007: Teachers in the program must undergo a full two weeks of training at UNH for each course taught... more >>
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UNH Partners with Orchestra
Business New Haven, November 1, 2007: UNH and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra recently signed an agreement of collaboration... more >>
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Debate on Medical Marijuana at Wilton Library
Wilton Villager, December 9, 2007: Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice at UNH, to talk... more >>
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Group Finds Tick Dragnet
Stamford Advocate, December 6, 2007: Eva Sapi, an assistant professor at UNH, and a team of biology students have collected 400 ticks since August... more >>
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Tick Study Planned to Gauge Problem
Wilton... more >>
Student News
Celebrating Kwanzaa
The Black Student Union celebrated Kwanzaa recently with candlelight, music and camaraderie. Click here to see photos of the event.
Wondering What the Other Campus Informant Has to Say?
Click here to see this week’s Charger Bulletin.
Get Your Student Activities Calendar Here
This calendar includes all events taking place until the end of the year. Click here to download and print. The calendar is formatted to a regular 8½ x 11 sheet of paper for easy printing!
Psychology Club Newsletter
The Psychology Club recently published the first copy of their newsletter. Click here to read their newsletter.
Dining Connection
Students may now receive coupons, promotions, and special offers from dining services straight to their cell phones. Sign up at http://www.mydtxt.com/.
Children Without Toys
There are still several children without a toy from the ‘Tis the Season collection. The deadline has been extended to Dec. 12. E-mail communityservice@newhaven.edu to find out how you can help.
Ever Thought about Police Work?
The Milford Police Department is starting its “Intent to Enter Process” with an agility test scheduled for March 8, 2008. For more information, visit the website.
Summer Internships
Click here to find an internship that best fits you. Be sure to let Arleen Anderson [AAnderson@newhaven.edu] know of your success.
Public Service Fellowship and Alternative Spring Break 2008
Come to an informational meeting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 in the Upper Student Lounge of Bartels Hall, the campus center, to see what you can do for others.
Winter Trips
The University Snowboard Club is planning two ski trips for Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 and Feb. 29 to March 2. If you missed the informational meeting, direct your questions to Patrick Walsh at surfskisnowboard@newhaven.edu.
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Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect
Dec. 12: Join UNH volunteers and service providers to support event to help homeless. Click here to register.
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