Learn about the master of science programs at Granite State College. Join one of the online webinar sessions to learn detailed information about program curriculum, course schedules, admission requirements, and faculty. 
Upcoming sessions:
M.S. leadership – March 28
M.S. project management – February 26 and March 26
Visit granite.edu/gradwebinars to register.
What you need to know about your legal rights and the art you create? Professors Peter and Catherine McGovern of the UNH School of Law will discuss copyrights and the practical relationship copyrights have with artwork Thursday, March 7, from 12:40 to 2 p.m. in room A218 at the Paul Creative Arts Center.
Presented in collaboration with the Office for Research Partnerships and Commercialization and the Art and Art History Department.
For more information, contact Timothy Willis at 2-0948 or timothy.willis@unh.edu.
Have your students applied yet for financial aid? If they want to be considered for all types of aid they need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2013. The form needs to be received by the federal processor by the deadline. They should file online at www.fafsa.gov.
The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the following awards:
An online nomination form and the criteria for the various awards can be found at http://nominations.unh.edu/app.cfm?id=18.
The deadline is March 8, 2013.
Healthy UNH is looking for individuals who are interested in sharing their healthy lifestyle choices. You don’t have to be a marathon runner or someone who has sworn off sweets. They want to hear from regular people who have taken such simple steps as walking during lunch, or buying more fruits and vegetables. Visit “I Am Health UNH” to see how you can have your story told.
A discussion on mobile apps will take place Thursday, Feb. 21, from 4 – 5 p.m. in the 1925 Room at the Elliott Alumni Center. Register: http://orpc-mobile.eventbrite.com
Speakers include Ryan Zarick, founder of Coder Den, and the UNH mobile app development team Cynthia Cargill, Web Solutions manager, Renee Cicerchi, developer, Patricia Estrada, Blackboard administrator and developer, Neil Larson, New and Emerging Media, Dmitry Sadykov, senior developer, Karen Tan, portal administration and development manager.
This free event will provide information for innovators, business entrepreneurs, university faculty, staff, and students interested in mobile app development to support and promote their great ideas.
The official Twitter hashtag for this event is #orpccatalyst.
A pilot program that allows all UNH employees to use the Employee Fitness Center free of change will continue through the spring semester.
Located in the Field House balcony overlooking the basketball court, the center is open Monday through Friday from 6-8 a.m. and 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. It is run by the kinesiology department and provides a real world laboratory situation for graduate and undergraduate kinesiology/exercise science students. Exercise equipment includes StarTrac treadmills and elliptical trainers, LifeFitness exercise cycles, Schwinn AirDyne cycles, StairMaster step machines, Concept II rowers, Nautilus strength stations, and free weights and equipment.
Users are required to sign in but are not required to show a UNH ID. The expansion of the Employee Fitness Center is a collaboration between the department of kinesiology and Healthy UNH.
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Each year, the UNH President's Commission on the Status of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues acknowledges those who promote equity and inclusion at UNH. Help us honor students, faculty and staff who build a safer, more welcoming campus for GLBT people and for all who work here or call UNH home.
Nominations deadline is Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Nominate Now http://nominations.unh.edu.
The LGBTQ Pancake Breakfast to honor the awardees and to celebrate progress in our community will be held in April. Free admission.
Each year, the UNH President's Commission on the Status of Women acknowledges those who promote equal educational and employment opportunities for all women at UNH. Help honor the work of students, faculty, staff and programs that promote an environment free of sexism and discrimination through education, advocacy, and policy change. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Nominate Now http://nominations.unh.edu.
The Women’s Commission’s Annual Celebration will honor awardees on Wednesday, March 27, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in the MUB Strafford Room with guest speaker Jessica Valenti, author, activist and founder of the popular website Feministing.com.
Admission is free. RSVP by visiting https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=11526.
Two exhibitions, one by Portsmouth artist and photographer Carl Austin Hyatt and one by Californian impressionist landscapes from The Irvine Museum, are open at the university’s Museum of Art. “Sacred Landscapes of Peru: The Photographs of Carl Austin Hyatt” and “California Impressionism, Paintings from The Irvine Museum” will run through March 28.
The Museum of Art is open during the academic year Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; closed Fridays, university holidays, and March 8-17. Guided group tours for schools and other organizations are available with advance reservation by contacting Catherine A. Mazur, education and publicity coordinator, at catherine.mazur@unh.edu or 2-3713.
For more information, contact the Museum of Art at 2-3712, museum.of.art@unh.edu, or visit...
Gunstock Mountain Resort is offering UNH employees discounted rates for skiing and riding during the 2011/2012 winter season. Employees no longer need to purchase tickets in advance through HR.
Discounted tickets must be purchased through the Gunstock online ticket purchase system.
The corporate ticket rates are for an all-mountain, all-day/primetime (open-close) ticket and are priced as follows: adult midweek (18-64) - $48; adult weekend/holiday - $58; teen midweek (13-17) - $39; teen- weekend/holiday - $48; child/senior. midweek (6-12, 65+) - $28; child /senior weekend/holiday - $38; night Midweek Rocks: $24; Saturday Night Rocks - $34. Check the Gunstock website for updates, specials, events, weekend deals.
The ZipTour will operate all winter, weather permitting; $69 per person. It is the longest ZipTour in continental US, and quite the ride. Dress: warm; goggles and gloves recommended.
To obtain discounted...
The music department presents the following upcoming concerts:
Feb. 26: UNH Concert Band and UNH Wind Symphony in concert Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Theater, highlighting the student concerto competition winners and the world premiere of faculty member Christopher Kies’ composition entitled “Academic Festival Rag,” featuring piano faculty soloist Arlene Kies. The Wind Symphony will perform Frank Ticheli’s “Symphony No.”
Feb. 27: UNH Jazz Bands, under the direction of David Seiler, Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Theater. The Jazz Bands cover a wide spectrum of big band literature, from the classics (Ellington, Basie) up through contemporary writers (Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider).
Feb. 28: UNH Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Upham, will present “Songs of Innocence” featuring faculty guest artist, Jenni Cook, Feb.28 at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Theater.
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The exhibit “Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail” has extended its run at the University Museum through March 22, 2013. The Victorian-era garments and accessories on display explore the aesthetics of 19th-century clothing design and how their embellishments were constructed.
Guest curator Astrida Schaeffer will be on hand Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5 – 7 p.m. for an informal tour.
On Feb. 17, the Sewing Tree in Dover will co-sponsor a 6-hour hands-on Victorian techniques class. Details at www.thesewingtree.com.
Stay tuned for book publication and book signing events in February.
The University Museum, located on the lower level in the Dimond Library, is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Read more at ...
The winter parking ban begins Dec. 1 and continues every night through April 1 regardless of weather conditions. During this time, most campus parking lots and areas are closed from midnight to 6 a.m. When parking for any duration after midnight, your car must be in a designated area. For a full description of restrictions and parking options, visit http://www.unh.edu/transportation/parking/winterparkingban.htm.
