In the Media: August, 2014

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Aug. 31, 2014 - NBC Connecticut
Michael Clark on Possible POTUS Threat
Michael Clark on Possible POTUS threat Michael Clark, former FBI special agent and member of UNH's criminal justice faculty, says the Secret Service investigates all threats to the President, whether big or small. (Article not available)
Aug. 29, 2014 - RNN - Richard French Live
"Ukraine Tensions: Calls For Tougher Sanctions Against Moscow" Matthew Schmidt, member of UNH’s national security and political science faculty discusses rising tensions in Ukraine and Russia's new activity in eastern and southeastern Ukraine.
Aug. 29, 2014 - Women's Health Magazine
"The Untold Dangers of Lyme Disease" Eva Sapi, member of the biology and environmental sciences faculty and director of the Lyme Disease Program at UNH, says the sooner you launch an antibiotics attack against Lyme disease, the better . Her research shows that Lyme can sheathe itself in a protective layer that helps it evade your immune forces.
Aug. 28, 2014 - New Haven Register 
"Forum: School Districts Must Be Accountable In Teacher Prep" Amanda Bozack, member of UNH's education faculty suggests in an opinion piece that the success of teacher education relies on a joint partnership between universities, school districts and their teachers.
Aug. 27, 2014 - CBS Connecticut 
Famous Illustrators Joining University Of New Haven Faculty
"Famous Illustrators Joining University Of New Haven Faculty" Two acclaimed illustrators are joining the faculty of Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven. Dale Stephanos and John Sideriadis bring extensive experience in print, film, TV, and electronic media that will strengthen the program significantly. (Article not available)
Aug. 27, 2014 - Jewish Ledger
"Finding Alois – The Search for the Nazi Who Saved a Viennese Jewish Family" David Schroeder, professor of criminal justice at UNH, together with a group of his students have been searching for the man named "Alois" who helped a Jewish family escape Europe after the Nazi annexation of Austria.
Aug. 26, 2014 - Record-Journal
"Riots, Protests Show a Different Side of Policing" James Monahan, associate professor of criminal justice at UNH said scenes from the riot control efforts in Ferguson made it seem as if demonstrators were up against an army. Monahan said people seeing police outfitted as soldiers could think that criminals are out of control. Police with assault rifles and armored trucks is more a sign that the police department fears the community and has lost touch with it. "You can’t serve your people with tanks and machine guns," Monahan said. "The last thing these departments need is this weaponry."
Aug. 25, 2017 - The Baltimore Sun
"The 'Big 5' And Everyone Else [Commentary]" Paul Marx, professor emeritus of English at UNH comments on the big programs of college football getting together as the Big 5 conferences in an op-ed.
Aug. 23, 2014 - Connecticut CT - AmericanTowns.com
"Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Exhibit Opens with Public Reception" Thirteen studio faculty members of Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven will be featured in an exhibition at the college’s Chauncey Stillman Gallery. "The faculty exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the exceptional artist educators who make this institution such an excellent teaching facility," said Lyme Academy College Campus Dean Todd Jokl.
Aug. 22, 2014 - Greenwich Time
"Should You Worry About Missing The Point of ALS Challenge?" Is the ALS awareness campaign called the "ice bucket challenge" effective? Some experts worry that people who get swept up in the goofy fun of the challenge might miss its underlying message. "I worry that, when things do catch on and become viral, the message does get increasingly lost," said Elizabeth Barfoot Christian, assistant professor of communications at the University of New Haven. "Viral messaging and viral campaigns are great for fast results, but I worry about the long-term. Are people going to forget?"
Aug. 22, 2014 - Bloomberg Businessweek
"Women Bring Science to College Roommate Matching" UNH is an early-adopter of a Chicago startup called Compatibility, which uses an app based on an algorithm and an online service that helps college students find highly compatible roommates.
Aug. 22, 2014 - Associated Press
Ferguson Fallout: A Call for Police 'Body Cams'
"Ferguson Fallout: A Call for Police 'Body Cams'" The fatal police shooting of the unarmed black 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri, is prompting calls for more officers to wear so-called body cameras, simple, lapel-mounted gadgets that capture video footage of law enforcement's interactions with the public. Brian Smith, assistant professor of criminal justice at UNH expects that eventually every police department will use the cameras and compares them to the now-common dashboard cameras used in police cars, which had their own supporters and skeptics when they were first introduced.
Aug. 21, 2014 - NBC Connecticut
Move-In Day at University of New Haven (3)
Move-In Day at University of New Haven (3) It's move-in day for freshmen at the University of New Haven. Monique Bolt, senior admissions counselor explains how UNH coordinates a smooth transition to campus life. Due to copyright issues, audio and video links are no longer available.
Aug. 21, 2014 - WNPR
[AUDIO] UNH/Lyme Academy Merger to Offer Students New Forms Of Expression" University of New Haven President Steven Kaplan said the school’s recently announced merger with the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts will offer students from both institutions an opportunity to explore new forms of expression.
Aug. 21, 2014 - WTNH.com
Move In Day For University Of New Haven Students (2)
"Move In Day For University Of New Haven Students (2)" The Class of 2018 officially moved into UNH, to be joined by the rest of the student body in two days. Due to copyright issues, audio and video links are no longer available.
Aug. 21, 2014 - WTNH
Freshmen Move Into UNH (1)
Freshmen Move Into UNH (1) The Class of 2018 officially moved into UNH, to be joined by the rest of the student body in two days.
Aug. 21, 2014 - CT Blogs
UNH Frosh to Learn Laundry 101 (This file has been removed by the original publisher.)
"UNH Frosh to Learn Laundry 101" For the last 8 to 10 years, UNH has made a one hour class called Laundry 101 part of their freshmen orientation experience. Greg Overend, UNH director of student affairs said the idea came about at a planning meeting. "We heard that lots of first years made basic laundry mistakes," he said. Or ignore the task altogether, letting laundry pile up until their first trip home of the semester.
Aug. 20, 2014 - Business New Haven
"Moving Beyond Windows XP For Cyber Security" Jibey Asthappan, director of the national security program at the Lee College, comments on the impact of the news that Microsoft will end all support and upgrades to Windows XP, on which many consumers and businesses still rely.
Aug. 20, 2014 - Business New Haven
"Should Business Schools Teach 'How' or 'Why'?" Daniel J. May, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at UNH says,"UNH would be fully aligned with [former labor secretary Robert] Reich's comments that we try to blend a traditional liberal-arts education with specific business academic preparation as well as a mixture of professional experience.
Aug. 20, 2014 - Campus Reform
"University to Hold 'Laundry 101' Seminar During Orientation" UNH is helping freshmen clean up their acts—and socks—with a special session during orientation. UNH’s Welcome Week kicks off next week with a one-hour "refresher" course on the ins and outs of laundry. Greg Overend, director of student activities at UNH, told Campus Reform that students will learn basic tips such as: "don’t mix whites and colors and when to use bleach and to not overload the washing machines."
Aug. 20, 2014 - Economic Development Blog
"DECD, UNH, CONNSTEP Partnership Helps C. Cowles Consolidate Operations in North Haven, CT" Nadiye Erdil, member of UNH's engineering faculty said UNH's partnership with manufacturer C. Cowles & Company provided a great opportunity for engineering students to learn and use their skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the area’s economic development.
Aug. 20, 2014 - New Haven Register
"C. Cowles & Co. to Leave New Haven for North Haven, Add 59 Jobs" Nadiye Erdil, member of UNH's industrial and system engineering faculty, worked with the metal-stamping company C. Cowles & Company to connect students with the manufacturing industry. "They (students) had continuous guidance and support from the on-site team. The partnership C. Cowles established with UNH provided a great opportunity for our industrial engineering students to learn and to use their knowledge and skills and have a positive impact on our area’s economic development," Erdil said in a statement.
Aug. 20, 2014 - Hartford Courant
"State Loans C. Cowles & Co. $1.8 Million for Move to North Haven" C. Cowles & Co., a metal-stamping company has collaborated with UNH to increase the former’s workforce via a $250,000 job-training grant from the CT state Department of Economic and Community Development.
Aug. 20, 2014 - University Business Magazine
"Virtual Reality Headset Brings Campuses to Students" Kevin Phillips, UNH associate vice president for enrollment explains how YouVisit.com’s online campus tours and the virtual reality headset OculusRift can bring potential students closer to campus. Phillips notes that UNH used OculusRift over the summer to rave reviews and plans to deploy it this fall at regional recruiting events.
Aug. 19, 2014 - US News & World Report
"How to Be a Good Cybercitizen on a College Campus" Jibey Asthappan, director of the National Security Program at UNH offers advice for new college students on using campus technology wisely.
Aug. 18, 2014 - FreeNewsPos 
Henry C. Lee on 2nd Michael Brown Autopsy
Henry C. Lee on 2nd Michael Brown Autopsy UNH's Dr. Henry C. Lee explains what the 2nd autopsy report may or may not reveal about the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO.
Aug. 18, 2014 - CNN
Henry C. Lee on 2nd Michael Brown Autopsy UNH's Dr. Henry C. Lee explains what the 2nd autopsy report may or may not reveal about the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO.
Aug. 18, 2014 - Hartford Courant
"University of New Haven Finalizes Affiliation With Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts" UNH recently announced an affiliation with the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, making the fine arts school the university's sixth college. The affiliation adds a range of liberal arts courses, complementary UNH arts programs and study abroad programs to the offerings of Lyme Academy College. It also allows UNH to add Lyme Academy College's Bachelor of Fine Arts program to its curriculum, which previously did not include a B.F.A. "This is the direction in which higher education is moving," said UNH President Steven Kaplan, "that smaller institutions will increasingly become affiliated with larger institutions and I think it is a very good thing for both."
Aug. 17, 2014 - eTurbo News
"New Rules For Evidence In UAE Abuse Cases" Police officials and investigators across the UAE will now follow a unified set of guidelines when collecting and processing evidence in cases of abuse, the UAE Ministry of Interior announced. Abu Dhabi has also discussed cooperation with the Henry Lee Institute of Forensic Science.
Aug. 16, 2014 - Aiken Standard
"SRR Intern Breaking the Status Quo of Engineering Field" In her predominately male program of study, UNH student Christina Santos is leading the pack during her internship with Savannah River Remediation. As a senior chemical engineering major, Santos is one of only seven other women in her engineering class. She sits at the top of her class with a 3.56 GPA.
Aug. 16, 2014 - Stamford Advocate
"While Police Act Promptly Elsewhere, Still No Decision on Charges in Ridgefield Baby Case" Six weeks since 15-month-old Benjamin Seitz died after being left in the car by his father and no charges have been filed by the Danbury state's attorney. But Brian Smith, a former New Jersey police officer and a professor of criminal justice UNH said the investigation seems to be following proper protocol, although he expects investigators will act swiftly once the autopsy report is released. "I have a feeling once that comes out, charges will be filed or not filed right away," Smith said Friday. "The police want to clear this case."
Aug. 15, 2014 - New Haven Register
"West Haven Legislator Scores Perfect Record for 2014 Votes" Joshua Sandman, member of the political science faulty at UNH notes that CT state Rep. Stephen Dargan's perfect record for taking votes taken in the state House of Representative.is "quite unusual," Sandman adds, "Most are part time. They have jobs that allow them to take time off, but commute back and fourth between their jobs and service in the legislature."
Aug. 15, 2014 - New Haven Independent
"190 Promise Scholars Told: 'We Want You Back'" Priscilla Maldonado is the first New Haven Promise Scholar to earn a four-year degree. She was selected to participate in the University of New Haven’s Outstanding High School Senior Program, which allowed her to finish a semester early and begin taking courses at UNH.
Aug. 14, 2014 - Periodico Identidad Latina
New Haven Tiene Nuevo Jefe de Bomberos
"New Haven Tiene Nuevo Jefe de Bomberos" UNH's Dr. Henry C. Lee was a guest at the installation of Allyn Wright as New Haven's fire chief. (In Spanish)
Aug. 12, 2014 - New Haven Promise
Promise Pioneer To Be Awarded
New Haven Promise (Aug. 12): "Promise Pioneer To Be Awarded" Priscilla Maldonado is the first New Haven Promise Scholar to earn a four-year degree. She was selected to participate in the University of New Haven’s Outstanding High School Senior Program, which allowed her to finish a semester early and begin taking courses at UNH. This article was taken down by the publishing website.
Aug. 12, 2014 - Record-Journal
"UNH Showcases Wallingford Artist’s Paintings" Patricia Corbett's paintings featuring the various bridges along the Merritt Parkway are on display at UNH's Orange Campus. Laura Marsh, art instructor and director of the Seton Gallery at UNH says, ""I met Patricia and was impressed with the content," Marsh said. "The campus is right off the Merritt Parkway and her paintings fit conceptually here."
Aug. 12, 2014 - Lyme Ninja Radio
[AUDIO] Eva Sapi on Lyme Disease Research Eva Sapi, member of UNH's biology and environmental sciences faculty discusses her current research on Lyme disease.
Aug. 8, 2014 - New Haven Register
"University of New Haven Named to Princeton Review ‘Best of Northeast’ List" UNH has been named for the first time by The Princeton Review as one of the publication’s "Best in the Northeast" for 2015 in its annual ranking of colleges across the country, according to a press release. The list includes 226 educational institutions in 11 Northeastern states and the District of Columbia. It is part of a "2015 Best Colleges: Region by Region" feature posted on The Princeton’s Review’s website, PrincetonReview.com.
Aug. 8, 2014 - Business NH Magazine
"NH Nonprofit Startup Helps Keep 65 Tons of Waste Out Of Landfills" UNH provides an environmentally-friendly alternative for back-to-school shopping through a startup nonprofit called the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). Student volunteers collect reusable items discarded in the spring, clean and organize them over the summer, and sell or donate them back to students at yard sales over move-in weekend.
Aug. 8, 2014 - WTIC-AM
[AUDIO] Howard Stoffer on Putin's Options; Commentary on ISIS in Iraq (This audio file has been removed by the original publisher.)
Howard Stoffer on Putin's Options, Commentary on ISIS in Iraq Howard Stoffer, member of UNH's criminal justice faculty and foreign affairs expert discusses Putin’s options in response to economic sanctions against Russia vis-à-vis the ongoing situation in Ukraine. He also comments on the activities of ISIS in western Iraq.
Aug. 7, 2014 - CBS News
"Is China Using U.S. Companies to Influence Policy?" China has reportedly excluded Apple products from its official procurement list, which could put a sales dent in an important market for the company. "[China's] goal is to use economic resources to gain political control," said George Haley, UNH professor of marketing and director of the Center for International Industry Competitiveness at UNH. "The U.S. is highly susceptible to this strategy because it's one of the few countries to allow foreign companies and governments to lobby the government."
Aug. 4, 2014 - Hartford Business Journal
"Private Sector Construction Picks Up in CT" New construction in Connecticut includes adaptive re-use opportunities in the higher education and urban/post-industrial areas. The University of New Haven developed an off-campus facility from the old Hubbell Headquarters in Orange. 
Aug. 1, 2014 - WTNH
Summer Camp for Crime Scene Investigators (2)
Summer Camp for Crime Scene Investigators (2) Thirty high school students got an introduction to crime-scene solving at a CSI course hosted by UNH. Peter Massey, member of UNH's forensic science faculty said that the course covers initial response to courtroom presentation.
Aug. 1, 2014 - NBC Connecticut
Summer Camp For Crime Scene Investigators (1)
Summer Camp For Crime Scene Investigators NBC Connecticut (Aug. 1): Thirty high school students got an introduction to crime-scene solving at a CSI course hosted by UNH. Peter Massey, member of UNH's forensic science faculty explained that the course introduces identification, recognition documentation of evidence.
Aug. 1, 2014 - New Haven Register
PHOTOS: Crime Scene Investigation Camp at the University of New Haven (This file has been removed by the original publisher.)
Photos:Crime Scene Investigation Camp at the University of New Haven Crime Scene Investigation Academy at the University of New Haven culminated the second one-week session with groups of students investigating six mock crime scenes, documenting the scene, collecting evidence, analyzing and testing evidence and interpreting the results.
Aug. 1, 2014 - WTNH
"Summer Camp For Crime Scene Investigators" A CSI summer camp hosted by UNH is teaching high school students that solving a case is not as easy as it looks on TV. "The kids are learning how to process a crime scene and the procedures involved from initial response to presentation in a court room," explained Peter Massey, member of UNH's forensic science faculty.
Aug. 1, 2014 - TheDay.com
"UNH, Lyme Academy College Finalize Affiliation Agreement" The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts has finalized its affiliation with the University of New Haven, making the Old Lyme institution its sixth college. "The affiliation of our two institutions will raise the stature of fine arts education in the Northeast while providing expanded benefits, services and opportunities to students, faculty and alumni at both the University of New Haven and Lyme Academy College," UNH President Steven H. Kaplan said in a statement.