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4-H Camps
A Summer Learning Experience for Youths Ages 6-16
UNH Cooperative Extension offers summer learning and leadership-training experiences for youth age 6-16 in Allenstown and Berlin.
» 4-H
Phone: (603) 862-2184
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Active Retirement Association
Educational and Cultural Enrichment Programs for More than 250 Active Members
Educational and cultural enrichment for the 50+ set, includes UNH faculty lectures, square dancing, and more.
» Active Retirement Association
Phone: (603) 742-8048
Phone: 603-868-5046
Adult and Occupational Education Program
Career Advice for High School Students and Adults
Helps you identify your personal strengths, career interests, and how to prepare to succeed in your career.
» Adult and Occupational Education
Phone: (603) 862-2371
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American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Courses
Save a Life!
Looking for new job skills or to increase your personal safety awareness? These CPR and First Aid classes could help you save a life.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Art Camp - Summer Art Camp for Children
Art Camp
Week-long summer art classes for children grades 4 - 9 offered Monday through Friday during the month of August. A wide variety of classes to choose from including Introduction to Drawing, Monotype Printing, Watercolor Painting, Working with Wire 3-D Forms & Jewelry and Interior Room Design for Kids.
» Museum of Art
Phone: 603-862-3713
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Athletics
CAT-CH the UNH Spirit
UNH athletic teams compete in 20 NCAA-sponsored men's and women's sports.
» UNH Athletics
Phone: (603) 862-3838
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Belize-UNH Teacher Program
An International, Experiential Learning Opportunity
Get international experience working with teachers and students from Belize, investigate different cultures and explore the local environment including the rain forest and Mayan ruins. (4 credit course)
» UNH Department of Education
Phone: (603) 862-2310 or (603) 926-9136
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Boat-based Educational Activities
Learning About Our Coastal Waters Through Hands-On Experiences
Help middle- and high-school students learn about our coastal waters through boat cruises and other opportunities.
» UNH Sea Grant Extension
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Camp Wildcat
A Summer Day Camp for Kids
Camp Wildcat uses the Field House, tennis courts, fields, outdoor pool, and Mendum's Pond. Campers receive American Red Cross swim lessons and take weekly trips to New Hampshire state parks. Registration begins in March.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: 603-862-0845
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Campus Recreation
Club sports, intramural sports, fitness and wellness, aquatics, outdoor adventures
Hamel Recreation Center is home to the campus fitness center, court sports, and all your recreational needs.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Celebrity Series
Professional Music, Dance and Theater
A series of outstanding performances that feature emerging and world-renowned artists in music, theater, dance, and opera.
» UNH Celebrity Series
Phone: (603) 862-3242
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Center for International Education
Fosters the Growth of International Engagement
Lectures, events, and special academic programs bring the world to Durham.
» Center for International Education
Phone: (603) 862-4788
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Classical Lecture Series
To Enhance Awareness of the Classics
The Professor John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series enhances awareness of the classics through public lectures by internationally recognized speakers and scholars.
Phone: (603) 862-3522
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College Woods
A Living Laboratory
College Woods offers hundreds of acres of educational and recreational space all year round.
» Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
Phone: (603) 862-1700
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Community Guide for UNH Students Living in the NH Seacoast Area
Living as a Member of the Local Community
Designed with the off-campus or commuter student in mind, the Community Guide gives information about the Town of Durham, UNH, and surrounding communities. Find out more about the office of Commuter Student Services, along with town ordinances and laws, rental and apartment safety information, UNH storm closing and delay information, transportation options, and so much more.
» Commuter Student Services, Memorial Union Building
Phone: (603) 862-0317
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Cooperative Extension
Putting Knowledge and Research to Work in Our Local Communities
Ten county outreach offices provide information on agriculture, forestry and wildlife, family development, 4-H youth development, food and nutrition, environmental management, and community development.
» UNH Cooperative Extension
Phone: (603) 749-4445
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Dairy Teaching and Research Center
Tour the Center or Just Stop in to Visit the Animals
Visitors to the Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center can view 100 milking cows, tour the state-of-the-art facility, and participate in a variety of workshops.
» Dairy Teaching and Research Center
Phone: (603) 862-1027
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Day of the Coast Celebration
Environmental Learning for Students Grades 1-8
A day of customized activities designed to help elementary and middle school students and teachers augment their environmental curriculum.
» UNH Sea Grant Extension
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Discovery Program
University Dialogue
Each year a theme is chosen as the topic for programs, integrating in and out of class learning, and community deliberation.
» Discovery Program
Phone: (603) 862-0130
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Durham, Town of
Town of Durham
Long-time residents and those new to the area will benefit from the wealth of local business, civic, and other information.
» Town of Durham, NH
Phone: (603) 868-5571
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Durham: It's Where U Live
A Grassroots Collaboration
Durham: It's Where U Live is a grassroots catalyst that fosters better connections between UNH students and the surrounding community.
» DIWUL
Phone: (603) 862-1465
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Family Boat Building Program
A Project for the Whole Family
Offers adults and children 12 and over a chance to work together and build a 12 foot skiff in two days.
» UNH Marine Docents
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Fitness/Wellness Programs
A Great Way to Stay Healthy!
Stay fit and healthy with aerobics, cardio kick boxing, group indoor cycling, strength and conditioning, personal fitness training, national fitness instructor certifications, ballroom dancing, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, massage therapy, and other fitness programs.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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Foreign Film Series
Entertainment in a Variety of Languages
Each semester up to 21 foreign films, from Chinese to Portuguese, are shown in the MUB theater.
» Department of Languages, Literature, and Cultures
Phone: (603) 862-3769
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Great Bay Coast Watch
Volunteers Working to Preserve Our Great Bay and Coastal Waters
Teachers, health and business professionals, homemakers, retirees, and students are trained to monitor the health of the Great Bay Estuary.
» UNH Sea Grant Extension
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Greenhouse Complex
Lectures and the Spring Tour Inspire Plant Lovers
Tour the Greenhouse Complex, including the Plant Conservatory, home to exotic tropical plants. A plant lover's paradise.
» UNH Greenhouse Complex
Phone: (603) 862-2061
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Hamel Recreation Center
A State-of-the-Art Health Club Facility
State-of-the-art fitness center features more than 100 stations of cardiovascular and weight training equipment, jogging track, racquetball courts, aerobic studios, and much more.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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Homecoming Road Race
A Special Event for Hundreds of Area Runners
The annual homecoming 5k-road race welcomes community residents, UNH alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Sponsored by area businesses, the race offers cash, merchandise awards, and refreshments.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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Horse Barns and The Smith Equine Center
Attend a Show, Take a Tour, or Visit the Horses
The University owns approximately 35 horses that may be visited daily. The University hosts two horse trials and a dressage show each year.
» Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Phone: 603-862-1356
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Jazz Series
Paradise for Jazz Lovers
Celebrates jazz with performances by Clark Terry, Paquito D'Rivera, Lee Konitz, and other greats.
» Music Department
Phone: (603) 862-2404
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Linguistic Colloquium Series
A Speakers' Series for Those Interested in Language Issues
A public series for those interested in language and linguistics.
» Linguistic Program
Phone: (603) 862-3714
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Marine Docent Program
A Learning Opportunity for Volunteers Who Love the Sea
An organization of volunteers from all walks of life dedicated to the conservation and wise use of marine resources.
» University of New Hampshire Marine Docents
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Mendum's Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
A beautiful 200-acre outdoor recreation area just 9 miles from campus
Open daily from June 21 to September 1. The recreation area offers boating, picnicking, playground, hiking trials, orienteering course, and swimming (no lifeguards on duty). Canoe and kayaks available for rent. Two covered pavilions with grills and picnic tables available for group reservations.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Movies at the MUB
Offering a Series of Foreign Language and Art Films
Art films presented each week. Foreign language films presented on weeknights.
Phone: 603.862.1586
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Museum of Art
Presenting Art Exhibitions and Weekly Programs
Changing exhibitions and an array of programs (gallery walks, films, concerts, and slide lectures) are presented free of charge. Our Outreach Program offers a lending library of audio-visual materials and guided exhibition tours for school teachers and their students. Open September - May: Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
» Museum of Art
Phone: (603) 862-3712
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Music Department
Concerts Throughout the Academic Year
A range of performances and concerts are offered throughout the year, including faculty concerts, student performances, workshops, and master classes. An informal music-teacher referral service is available.
» Music Department
Phone: (603) 862-2404
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New Hampshire Youth Band
Providing Musical Challenges for Serious Musicians
This ensemble provides musical challenge and advanced performance experiences for school band musicians from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. Groups rehearse and perform at UNH on Sundays from noon to 2:00 PM. Concerts are given with various UNH concert bands, and occasional trips for outside performances and tours, including to locations such as New York City, are regularly scheduled.
» Music Department
Phone: (603) 862-2404
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Northeast Passage
Accessible Recreational Activities
NEP is a health promotion and recreation program serving individuals with disabilities living in the New England area. Sports and recreation programs include: sled, hockey, cycling, water skiing, golf, cross country skiing, hiking, various court sports, paddle sports, and opportunities for competitive training.
» Northeast Passage
Phone: (603) 862-0070
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Office of Woodlands and Natural Areas
Maintaining Unspoiled Recreational Environments
Manages 4,000 acres of forested property throughout New Hampshire, with 1,500 acres in Durham, Lee, and Madbury. Recreation activities include skiing, hiking, hunting (with permit), fishing, bird watching, and biking.
» Office of Woodlands and Natural Areas
Phone: (603) 862-3951
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Outdoor Adventures at Campus Recreation
UNH's only professionally run outdoor recreation program.
Provide outdoor trips and clinics for UNH students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. Trips include hiking, kayaking, climbing, spring break bouldering, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, and more.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Picturing Writing: Fostering Literacy through Art
Image-Making Within the Writing Process
Dynamic art-and-literature-based approaches to writing designed to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.
» Center for the Advancement of Art-Based Literacy
Phone: (603) 862-3691
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Pre-College Programs
Develops Enrichment Classes and Workshops
Enrichment classes and workshops for pre-college middle and high school students. Topics include art, business, engineering, history, science, writing, and more.
» UNH Continuing Education
Phone: (603) 862-0834
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Project SMART
A Summer Program for High School Students Gifted in Math and Science
The four-week residential program is open to juniors and seniors throughout New Hampshire and neighboring states on a competitive basis.
» Project SMART
Phone: (603) 862-3840
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Seacoast Science Center
An Oceanside Learning Environment
Located in historic Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH. Featuring aquariums and live-animal exhibits.
» Seacoast Science Center
Phone: (603) 436-8043
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Sidore Memorial Lecture Series
Discussing Critical and Sometimes Controversial Issues
All free and open to the public.
» Center for the Humanities
Phone: 603-862-4356
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Summer Youth Music School (SYMS)
High School Students Sharpen Their Music Skills
Offers concert bands, string orchestra, full orchestra, choruses, jazz groups, master classes, small ensembles, and other opportunities.
» Music Department
Phone: (603) 862-2404
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TEAM Nutrition Summer Institute
Training and Information on Nutrition and Fitness
Summer institute for school professionals and community leaders offering training and materials on fitness and nutrition.
» Health Management and Policy
Phone: 603-862-2733
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The Balcony Bistro, Stacey's Cafe, Stacy's International Buffet Series
Upscale, Affordable, Lunch-Time Dining Alternatives
Deliciously affordable lunch-time fare prepared by senior students in the Thompson School's restaurant management program.
» Thompson School of Applied Science
Phone: (603) 862-4760
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The Memorial Union Building (MUB)
Home of "The Heart of the Campus"
New Hampshire's official state war memorial, the MUB operates as a comprehensive conference, entertainment, and gathering center for the UNH campus and community.
» The Memorial Union Building
Phone: 603.862.1586
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Phone: (603) 862-4600
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The Ticket Office
Your Window to a Variety of Entertainment
Ticket venue for activities that take place in the MUB, including the Celebrity Series, Traditional Jazz Series, dramatic performances, and more.
» The Ticket Office
Phone: 603.862.1586
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The UNH Observatory
View New Hampshire's Sky
Guided tours of celestial wonders presented twice each month, clear skies permitting.
» Physics Department
Phone: (603) 862-1950
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Theatre and Dance
Live Theatre for All Ages
Produced and performed by UNH students. Student theatre workshops also available.
» Department of Theatre and Dance
Phone: 603-862-0298
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University Museum
Sharing the University's History
Tour UNH and local history through photos, documents, artifacts, and memorabilia housed in the University's Dimond Library museum. Exhibits are planned around UNH historic themes and collections, current events and campus programs.
» University Museum
Phone: (603) 862-1081
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Upward Bound
Helps Talented High School Students from Low Income Families Succeed
Includes an academically rigorous six-week summer institute on the UNH Campus as well as a comprehensive yearlong academic support program.
» Upward Bound
Phone: (603) 862-1563
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Whittemore Center Arena, The
The Whittemore Center Arena hosts a variety of events throughout the year including concerts, tradeshows, family shows and other special events. The arena is home to the UNH Men's & Women's Ice Hockey programs as well as the Oyster River Bobcats.
» Campus Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-2031
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Woodman Farm
Displays Experimental Gardening Techniques
Provides visitors with a view of innovative growing techniques and a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and flowers during the summer months.
» UNH Horticulture Farm
Phone: (603) 868-2345
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Writers Academy
Writing, Editing, and Publishing for Youth
The UNH Writers Academy is a program for middle school and high school students to spend a week in the summer with their peers, sharing what they enjoy about writing and reading their favorite stories, poems or plays.
» English Department
Phone: 603-862-1168
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Writers Series
Join the Lively Discussion of Literary Works
Writers Series brings several poets, fiction writers and nonfiction authors to campus every semester.
» English Department
Phone: (603) 862-0731
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