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The University’s weekly e-newsletter - UNH Today - keeps you up-to-date on campus news and student events. Be sure to check your University e-mail account every Tuesday for UNH Today to learn the latest on campus. To have your campus news included in the e-newsletter, send it to
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University Engineering and Science Magnet School
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Appellate Court Brings
Criminal Trial to Campus
The Connecticut Appellate Court will be on campus to try two actual criminal cases starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 24. The cases will last about one hour each, with discussion sessions for the audience conducted by attorneys while the judges are in “chambers” after each case is heard. The University community is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Donna Decker Morris at ext. 7373 or e-mail.
UNH Featured In USA Today
UNH was featured in a Sept. 4 story about colleges that are enjoying increased numbers of freshmen. The newspaper noted that UNH passed its freshman target by about 450 students, or 57 percent. Click here to read the article.
Sign a Beam, Witness it Being Placed on
UNH’s New Residence Hall at Sept. 25 Event
All are invited to sign the beam from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 behind Maxcy Hall, adjacent to the construction site. Then the final beam will be placed on the frame in an 11 a.m. ceremony featuring numerous dignitaries from throughout the area. Come celebrate the skill and commitment of our construction workers, along with our unparalleled growth.
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.
New Student Housing in West Haven
Big News in Connecticut
UNH undergraduate and graduate students recently moved into a beautifully renovated townhouse complex in downtown West Haven thanks to a unique partnership between the University, the city and an area developer that was highlighted at a press conference this past Wednesday. The Savin Court complex includes 33 townhouse-style apartments that will initially house 54 students before increasing to 90 students by January. Channels 3, 8 and 30 and the New Haven Register were on hand to report how UNH’s need for additional housing to accommodate its historically large class, the Mayor’s hope to upgrade an area of West Haven, and a developer’s quick response benefited all. Pictured from left are West Haven Mayor and UNH Alum John Picard ’87, UNH President Steven Kaplan and New Haven developer Paul Denz.
Hear Top Woman at ESPN
Share Secrets Oct. 2
Rosa Gatti, the highest-ranking woman at ESPN, the nation’s premier sports network, is the University’s 2008 Autumn Bartels Fellow. Gatti built the ESPN brand to what it is today, and she will share the secret of her success at the Bartels Lecture at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in Dodds Theatre. All are invited.
Click here to read more on Gatti.
Campus News
Civil Engineering 101
It wouldn’t be a Friday morning at UNH without Dr. Gregory Broderick’s Civil Engineering class surveying elevations on campus. Pictured in the masthead above, group one includes, clockwise, sophomores Andrei Miniuk, Nela Villazon, Paul Brandt and Carl DeLucia, not pictured.
Hear the Story Behind
Russian Oil and Gas
Cleptocracies are governments – typically dictatorships – that keeps themselves viable by stealing, primarily to benefit government bureaucrats, relatives and friends. American journalist Pat Davis Szymczak, a longtime gas and oil journalist and editor-in-chief of “Oil and Gas Eurasia,” will speak on “Russia and Oil: Statecraft or Cleptocracy?” in a lecture Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge in Bartels Hall, the campus center. All are welcome. Szymczak is also founder and president of Eurasia Press, Inc.
Join Campus Community
To Remember 9-11
On Thursday, Sept. 11, a Remembrance Walk will commemorate the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. All are invited. Participants will gather at the New Hall patio at 8:15 a.m. The procession will begin at 8:30 a.m., led by a bagpiper, President Kaplan, USGA President Louis Eswood III and an honor guard of Allingtown firefighters and members of the University Police Department. It will end at the Maxcy Quad. There, a ceremony will pay tribute to those who lost their lives that day. American flags will be available at the information desk in Bartels Hall, the campus center, for those who wish to place them at the site that day. A 9-11 video will be shown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the information desk.
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UNH students relax in the sunshine of the Maxcy quad this past week. |
Memorial Planned for UNH Student
Who Died During Hockey Game
The University community is invited to attend the “Block the Shot Motorcycle Run” at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 13, at Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk, Mass. to remember Nathan Crowell, a UNH student who died when he was hit by a puck in the last few moments of a hockey game. The $20 entry fee will be used toward scholarships and community service. Questions, email stevensgl56@hotmail.com, lcrowell603@hotmail.com or jcb_85@hotmail.com.
Top Student Wins
National Recognition
Brittaney Obienu has been selected to be an American Chemical Society Scholar, a national award given to only about 120 students nationwide. Brittaney is majoring in Forensic Science, Mathematics and Chemistry. “She maintains an outstanding GPA and a positively infectious personality,” says Chemistry Professor Dr. Pauline M. Schwartz. “It is wonderful to know that some of our best and brightest undergraduates are among the best and brightest students across the nation.”
Emeritus Board Member
Roland Bixler Dies
Roland Bixler, 94, a devoted supporter of UNH and a member of the University’s Board of Governors since 1946, died Aug. 30. Mr. Bixler was chairman of the board from 1950 to 1971, and was elected a governor emeritus in 1992. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Church of the Redeemer, 185 Cold Spring St., New Haven.
Webpage Will Get You
Informed on the Election
Take advantage of the Presidential Election webpage, sponsored by Student Life, at http://www.newhaven.edu/student-life/23618/. It provides information on campus-wide voter education events, registration drives, election night events and absentee ballot deadlines.
News from Office
Of Intercultural Relations
Click here for the newsletter of the Office of Intercultural Relations.
West Haven Happenings
Numerous events are planned for downtown West Haven in the next several weeks. Here are just a few:
Italian Street Festival, Sept. 13, noon to 10 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 14.
Lower Campbell Avenue’s 5th annual block party is kid-friendly with face-painting artists and other arts and crafts. Food, treats and entertainment line the streets from Captain Thomas Boulevard to Blohm Street, turning the neighborhood into a little Italy.
Apple Festival, Oct. 3, 5 p.m to 9 p.m.; Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Oct. 5, noon to 5 p.m., West Haven Green. rain or shine. The fifth annual festival, hosted by the First Congregational Church, celebrates with arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Other activities include an apple pie bake-off, an auction, a pumpkin-decorating contest, bake and book sales, carousel rides and hayrides.
Breast Cancer Candlelight Vigil, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., West Haven Green. Rain or shine. Part of the city’s ongoing campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer, one of America’s leading causes of cancer death among women and men, the ceremony is presented by the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Committee.
Faculty/Staff News
President Kaplan Invites Faculty/Staff
To Campus Update Meeting
A campus-wide meeting for faculty and staff will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Dodds Theatre, followed by a reception in Dodds Lobby. A question-and answer session will follow.
Grab Your 15 Minutes of Fame
At UNH’s Faculty/Staff Talent Show
The inaugural UNH Faculty/Staff Talent Show will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in Dodds Theatre. A reception will follow the event from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Prizes will be given for top performances. Those interested in performing or helping to plan the event should contact Jim Monahan at jmonahan@newhaven.edu or 203-932-7279. The campus community is encouraged to attend
Human Resources
VP Honored
Carol Koziatek, the University’s associate vice president for Human Resources, will be honored with a Distinguished Graduate Award from the East Haven Alumni Association in November for her commitment to community service. Please congratulate Carol on this recognition.
Student News
Succeed in Your Career:
Attend a Workshop
Career Services offers workshops to help student succeed in their careers. Click here to see the schedule.
Be Part of the Bulletin’s
New Music Magazine
The Charger Bulletin has announced the upcoming release of a new music magazine on campus. Those interested in becoming a part of this new publication may send an e-mail to ChargerBulletinAE@newhaven.edu.
University Sets Policy
On Substance Use
The University Task Force on Substance Use initiated changes to UNH’s existing policy that were adopted by the dean of students. Please click here for the updated policy, which is also included on page 108 of the Student Handbook. An online version of the handbook is available on the student life page of the university’s website at www.newhaven.edu. Click on Student Life at the top of the page.
Master the Art
Of Office Etiquette
To help student workers navigate the ins and outs of workplace behavior, Career Services is sponsoring Office Etiquette Workshops. Anyone working in an office environment or planning to is encouraged to attend. For extra Brownie points, Career Services will notify your supervisor that you participated. Click here for the schedule and RSVP information.
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 check out www.newhaven.edu/athletics/chargerrec to learn more. Click here for a schedule of classes. Students interested in working at the Beckerman Center must attend a mandatory meeting at 9 p.m. Sept. 15 or Sept. 16 in the Alumni Lounge in Bartels Hall, the campus center.
Join a Group That Works
To Help Women on Campus
Join the American Association of University Women’s Student Advisory Council, and provide information and ideas for filling student needs and fighting sex discrimination on campuses. Click here for more information.
In The News
2008-2009 Academic Year
| = | Personalities American Psychology Association, September 2008: Michael Morris, UNH professor of psychology, and Tara L'Heureux, associate professor of psychology, received university excellence in teaching awards... more >> |
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| = | UNH Savin Court project a big win for West Haven New Haven Register, September 4, 2008 more >> |
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| = | Colleges deal with overbooked freshman classes USA Today, September 4, 2008: Connecticut's UNH, which passed its freshman target by about 450 students, or 57%, is offering extra vacation days or $50 gas gift cards... more >> |
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| = | Relax: Find a Low-Stress Job with High Potential AOL Find a Job, September 2, 2008: Stuart Sidle, assistant professor and I/O psychology program coordinator at UNH, comments... more >> |
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| = | UNH Gets Help for Housing Squeeze WVIT Channel 30 (NBC), September 2, 2008: Housing is tight at UNH, but there will be some relief... more >> |
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| = | Making a Statement New Haven Register, August 31, 2008: A reception will be held for the opening of Nathan Lewis' exhibit Where Heaven Made Fun, at UNH's Seton Art Gallery... more >> |
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| = | UNH students move into new apartments WTNH Channel 8 (ABC), September 2, 2008: A West Haven apartment complex gets a makeover to help relieve crowding at UNH... more >> |
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| = | Numbing experience News Times, September 2, 2008: Registered dental hygienists L. Teal Mercer and Gwen Grosso co-teach a course at UNH that certifies dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia... more >> |
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| = | The Next Precedent Athletic Business, September 2008: Gil Fried, a professor at UNH and chair of the sport hospitality management department, comments on liability claims targeting athletic, recreation and fitness facilities... more >> |
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| = | Sparano handpicked by Parcells to mold Dolphins Star Tribune, August 30, 2008: Profile of Tony Sparano, former UNH football coach... more >> |
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| = | Bulletin Board West Haven News, August 29, 2008: UNH presents engineering seminars... more >> |
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Sept. 9: 4:30 p.m., “Project Planning,” John A. Rignoli, industrial engineering department manager at Sikorsky Aircraft. Room 105, Kaplan Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Sept. 10: 3:30 p.m., “Russia and Oil: Statecraft or Cleptocracy?” Lecture by Pat Davis Szymczak, editor-in-chief of English-Russian journal, “Oil and Gas Eurasia” and longtime oil-and-gas journalist. Bartels Hall, the campus center, Alumni Lounge, Sponsored by Modern Languages, Global Studies Program, College of Business, Honors Program.
Sept. 16: 4:30 p.m. "From Concept to Customer: The Design Process for High-Technology Products," Dr. William T. Cousins, Engineering fellow, Systems Engineering and Validation, Pratt & Whitney, discusses how to bring a new technology to market. Room K105, Kaplan Hall. Free and open to public. Questions, contact Ismail Orabi, ext. 7144 or iorabi@newhaven.edu.
Sept. 16: 3 p.m. Dr. Leila B. Dutton of UNH, “Types, Frequency and Effectiveness of Responses to Unwanted Pursuit and Stalking,” Marvin K. Peterson Library, Upper Level.
Sept. 17: 4:15 p.m. Superior Court Judge Jon Blue, New Haven criminal court judge, “The Constitution and the Presidency,” question-and-answer session following. Room 109, Kaplan Hall.
Sept. 17: 12:15 p.m. "Creating Sustainable Value through Innovation," Jatin DeSai, CEO, The DeSai Group, discusses how a business creates sustainable value in today's climate. Room B120, Schumann Auditorium, Tagliatela College of Engineering. Free and open to public. Questions, contact Ismail Orabi, ext. 7144 or iorabi@newhaven.edu.
Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Self defense for women and men. For more information, women click here, men click here.
Sept. 24: Starting at 9:30 a.m., the Connecticut Appellate Court will hear appeals in two criminal cases lasting about one hour each, with audience discussions conducted by attorneys while the judges are in “chambers” after each case is heard. Dodds Theatre. All are invited. Questions, contact Donna Decker Morris, ext. 7373 or ddmorris@newhaven.edu.
Sept. 25: 11 a.m. Residence hall topping-off ceremony. Construction site behind Maxcy Hall.
Sept. 30: 4:30 p.m., "Project Planning and Project Management: Learning from the Past to Succeed in the Future," with Kelly S. Magnuson, director of project management at Pfizer, Inc. Room 105, Kaplan Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Oct. 1: 12:15 p.m., “At the Boundary of Nanophotonics and Nanomechanics,” with Dr. Hong Tang, assistant professor in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering at Yale University. Schumann Auditorium (Room B120), Buckman Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Oct. 2: 11 a.m. ESPN Senior Vice President/Communications Counsel and Corporate Outreach Rosa Gatti, “Your Personal Brand,” Fall Bartels Lecture Series.
Oct. 3: 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Inaugural UNH Faculty/Staff Talent Show. Dodds Theatre. Those interested in performing or helping to plan the event should contact Jim Monahan at jmonahan@newhaven.edu or ext. 7279. All are invited.
Oct. 4: Family Day. Click here for more information.
Oct. 7: 3 p.m. Dr. Eddie Luzik of UNH, “Biofuels from Common Local Diffuse Source Seed Crops: Biodiesel from Acorns,” Marvin K. Peterson Library, Upper Level. More information at ext. 7191 or email hdobi@newhaven.edu.
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), Buckman Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
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, Buckman Hall. Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program.
Nov. 11: 3 p.m. Dr. Stuart Sidle, “Escape from the Bosstrap: What to Do When You Feel Your Supervisor is Standing in Your Way of a Fulfilling Career,” Upper Level, Marvin K. Peterson Llibrary. More information, 203-932-7191, 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.
Thursdays and Sundays through Oct. 25: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. West Haven Farmers’ Market, West Haven Green.
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