Community Resource Guide 
Education
Classes, lectures, special tours, and workshops.
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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
Actuarial Review Sessions
Actuarial Training and Examinations
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics administers exams and review sessions for U.S. Society of Actuaries twice each year.
» Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Phone: (603) 862-2320
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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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Affirmative Action and Equity
Promotes issues of equity, diversity and affirmative action
Oversees the University's compliance efforts with affirmative action, Title IX, disability laws and regulations, equal employment laws, and campus initiatives aimed at creating a diverse, welcoming and equitable campus.
» Affirmative Action and Equity
Phone: (603) 862-2930 (voice/tty)
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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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Audiology Clinic
Comprehensive Hearing Assessments
Aural rehabilitation classes teach speech, reading, and listening strategies for adults with hearing loss.
» Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Phone: (603) 862-5077
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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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Browne Center, The
Team Building and Leadership Development Through Action Learning
Organizations ranging from local school groups to Fortune 100 companies have received training from the Browne Center. Annually, 9,000 participants engage in year-round training programs.
» The Browne Center
Phone: (603) 868-1772
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Cambridge Summer Program
An Educational Experience You Won't Forget
An unforgettable summer educational experience in England at fabled Cambridge University. Classes are in English studies and history for adults of all ages.
» The Cambridge Summer Program
Phone: (603) 862-3962
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Carbon Solutions New England
Initiatives include collective actions to achieve a clean, secure energy future; scientific, policy and economic analysis related to promoting clean energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
» Carbon Solutions New England
Phone: 603-862-2329
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Center for Academic Resources
Academic Resources for Undergraduate Students
Assists undergraduate students in achieving their academic potential and in maximizing their educational experience at UNH.
» The Center for Academic Resources
Phone: (603) 862-3698
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Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
An Educational Resource for Professionals
Offers post-baccalaureate programs for professionals in business, counseling, education, social services, health care, government, and related fields.
» Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
Phone: (603) 641-4313
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Center for Health Enhancement
Health Risk Screening and Education on Preventing Common Chronic Diseases
Services include: dietary analysis, body composition testing, body water testing, blood pressure, blood cholesterol and glucose testing, energy metabolism testing, and professional advice in managing personal body weight and maintaining health.
» Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Phone: (603) 862-0248
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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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Center for the Humanities
Shares the University's Intellectual Capital with N.H. Residents
Public programs supporting faculty research, curriculum development, summer institutes for New Hampshire teachers, and more.
» Center for the Humanities
Phone: (603) 862-4356
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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 Service and Leadership Program
Combines Hands-On Community Outreach with Academic Study
This associate degree/diploma program is a resource for community and nonprofit organizations looking for interns and/or support.
» Thompson School of Applied Science
Phone: (603) 862-1064
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Connors Writing Center
Conferences and Seminars Designed to Improve Writing Skills
Conferences with qualified writing consultants on all aspects of improving writing skills.
» Connors Writing Center
Phone: (603) 862-3272
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Continuing Education
Provides Credit and Noncredit Courses, Part-Time Degrees, Professional Seminars, Career Certificates, and Enrichment Courses
Choose from hundreds of courses.
» Continuing Education
Phone: 603-862-4234
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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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Dietetic Internship
Providing Extensive Learning Experiences
A full-time program that fulfills an Accredited Dietetic Internship requirement, with eligibility to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
» Department of Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Phone: (603) 862-4723
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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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Educational Talent Search
Opens Doors for First Generation College-Bound Youths
Fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is offered at no cost to eligible participants in grades 6-12. Specific services include academic advising, career planning, college information, and financial aid counseling.
» Educational Talent Search
Phone: (603) 862-1562
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Emergency Medical Training Program
Training and Certification for Emergency Care Providers
Intensive four-month, pre-certification course offered three times a year, sanctioned by New Hampshire's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
» Department of Kinesiology
Phone: (603) 862-2081
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English as a Second Language Institute
Offering a Helping Hand with Language Skills
Offers courses in English for those who want to bring their English language ability to a level that will allow them to pursue university studies.
» Department of English
Phone: (603) 862-3714
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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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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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Geospatial Technologies
Offers State-of-the-Art Technologies
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies for use in mapping trails, wells, and other natural, historical, and recreational resources.
» UNH Cooperative Extension
Phone: (603) 862-0107
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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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Health Education and Promotion
Addresses Contemporary Public Health Issues
Provides educational outreach programming to local schools, community, and business organizations addressing individual and community health.
» UNH Health Services
Phone: (603) 862-3823
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Insect Collection
Provides Insect Identifications and Information
Insect identification and information through one of New England's largest insect collections, with more than 600,000 specimens and 12,000 New Hampshire species.
» Department of Biological Sciences
Phone: (603) 862-1735
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Integrated Pest Management Program
Advises Local Gardeners and Produce Growers
Pest management techniques and resources.
» UNH Cooperative Extension
Phone: (603) 862-1734
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Jackson Estuarine Laboratory
Research that Supports Environmental Projects Throughout the World
Located on the shores of the Great Bay Estuary, the lab is ideally suited for estuarine research.
» Jackson Estuarine Laboratory
Phone: (603) 862-5127
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Justice Studies Program
Fosters Knowledge About the Criminal and Civil Legal Systems
Sponsors a monthly colloquium series by UNH and other faculty.
» Justice Studies Program
Phone: (603) 862-1716
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Justiceworks
Innovations in Criminal Justice
Justiceworks offers an array of balanced, non-partisan services addressing issues in crime, safety, security, and the administration of justice.
» Justiceworks
Phone: (603) 862-1716
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Phone: (603) 862-1957
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KEEPERS
Kids Eager for Engineering Program with Elementary Research-based Science
KEEPERS is a week-long, half-day experience that acquaints elementary students with the various engineering fields. Activities are designed to assist the development of inquiry and design skills. Students explore fun, real science concepts, and engage in short stories and hands-on challenges
» The Leitzel Center
Phone: 603-862-0718
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Learning Through Teaching Program
Learning Through Teaching Program
Learning Through Teaching (LTT) is an innovative, in-service program designed to help teachers of grades K-12 meet their individual goals in teaching reading, writing, and literature. It is unique because it brings teacher education to the site of instruction—the teacher's school and classroom. The LTT program also hosts annual workshops with significant keynote speakers who are specialists in the field of literacy and writing.
» English Department
Phone: (603) 862-4253
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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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McNair Scholars Program
Federally funded undergraduate research and graduate school preparation initiative for income eligible, first-generation students and/or racially underrepresented students.
Provides undergraduate research, graduate school advising and application support, GRE workshop and fee waiver, conference funding, and research stipend.
» McNair Graduate Opportunity Program
Phone: (603) 862-0088
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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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New Hampshire Carbon Challenge
Initiatives include helping New Hampshire and New England households reduce their energy consumption and protect our climate.
» New Hampshire Carbon Challenge
Phone: 603-862-3128
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New Hampshire Center for a Food Secure Future
Promoting food systems that support sound nutrition and healthy sustainable communities
Initiatives include agriculture, the food environment, food security, and health and nutrition in our state and region.
» University Office of Sustainability
Phone: 603-862-5040
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New Hampshire Farm to School
Promotes a community-based, community-supported school food community
Initiatives include agriculture, health and nutrition, K-12 connections to local farms, curriculum
» New Hampshire Farm to School
Phone: 603-862-2542
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New Hampshire State Climate Office
Archiving and Interpreting Climate Information
High-quality climate data produced by the state climatologist for use by researchers, attorneys, federal and state planning agencies, reporters, private consultants, teachers, and students.
» Department of Geography
Phone: (603) 862-3136
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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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NH Literacy Institutes - Summer Writing Institute
NH Literacy Institutes
The English Department offers summer programs for elementary, secondary, and college teachers who want to improve their own writing, critical reading, and teaching skills in composition and literature. Credits earned from the program can also be applied towards the Master of Science for Teaching (MST) of English degree. Space is limited. Reservations and deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
» English Department
Phone: 603-862-1168
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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 Community Service and Learning
Community Service, Service-Learning
Links students, staff, and faculty with community agencies and non-profits. Our goal is to encourage the development of meaningful connections throughout the local, national and international community through support for community service and service-learning initiatives.
» Office of Community Service and Learning
Phone: (603) 862-2197
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Office of Executive Development
Short-Term Training Programs for Senior-Level Managers
Custom training programs designed to develop mid- to senior-level managers' decision-making and management skills.
» Whittemore School of Business and Economics
Phone: (603) 862-1367
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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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Professional Development & Training
Offers Over 300 Professional Seminars, Conferences, Certificates, and Customized Training
Public one-day seminars and short-term Certificate Programs are offered in Durham, Portsmouth and Manchester in numerous professional fields, including business and management, education, health and human services, teaching and school administration, engineering, workplace safety, and more. Plus on-site customized training for corporations and organizations.
» UNH Professional Development & Training
Phone: (603) 431-5674
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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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Psychology Department Colloquium Series
Offers Lectures and Discussion
Monthly speaker series on topics related to psychology.
» Psychology Department
Sea Trek Lectures and Tours
Volunteers Reach Out to New Hampshire Schools and Organizations
Lectures on marine-related topics for schools and communities. Tours of Jackson Estuarine Lab and the Shoals Marine Lab.
» UNH Sea Grant Extension
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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Seacoast Reads Tutoring Program
Encourages Literacy
Seeks to improve the literacy levels of local school children by pairing student tutors with "at-risk" second- and third-graders.
» Education
Phone: (603) 862-2955
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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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Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP)
Creates a Safe and Supportive Environment
Outreach services include educational programs, information, and speakers available upon request.
» SHARPP
Phone: (603) 862-3494
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Shoals Sojourn
A Course on Marine Topics for Educators
Three-day course on marine topics for K-12 teachers at the Shoals Marine Lab.
» UNH Sea Grant Extension
Phone: (603) 749-1565
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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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Speakers Bureau
UNH Faculty and Staff Experts available as Speakers
Does your organization need a speaker for your next meeting or event? The UNH Speakers Bureau can connect you with Faculty and Staff Experts!
» UNH Speakers Bureau
Phone: (603) 862-4401
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Speech-Language-Hearing Center
Assessment and Treatment Programs for Clients of All Ages
Assessment and treatment programs of speech, language, stuttering, voice, and hearing offered for clients of all ages.
» Speech-Language-Hearing Center
Phone: (603) 862-2110
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Summer Session
Day and Evening Credit Courses, Special Institutes, and Youth Programs
Offers more than 300 day and evening, undergraduate and graduate credit courses, as well as study abroad opportunities.
» UNH Summer Session
Phone: (603) 862-2015
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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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Technology Transfer Center
Road and Bridge Maintenance Expertise
Provides training about roads and bridges and other infrastructure management to Public Works Directors, Road Agents, other municipal officials, and private and public road-related organizations.
» Civil Engineering Department
Phone: (603) 862-1362
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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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Thompson School Sawmill
Tours and Retail Lumber Sales
Activities and educational tours. Lumber produced at the sawmill is available for sale as advertised in local and campus media.
» Thompson School Sawmill
Phone: (603) 862-1035
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UNH Library
A Valuable Resource for the State
Houses more than a million volumes, 6,500 periodical subscriptions, one million government documents, patents, maps, sound recordings, compact discs, videocassettes, manuscripts, and historic materials.
» UNH Library
Phone: (603) 862-1534
UNH Tech Camp
Tech Camp for Middle and High School Students
Middle and high school students are invited to attend the UNH Tech Camp to learn from professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). At Tech Camp, participants will choose to spend 1 or 2 weeks working with people from industry and the university in each of the STEM areas.
» The Leitzel Center
Phone: 1-603-731-1087
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UNH-Manchester
Just a 30-Minute Drive for Most of the State's Population
UNH's urban campus offers flexible, affordable classes leading to a bachelor's or an associate's degree.
» UNH- Manchester
Phone: (603) 668-0700
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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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University Office of Sustainability
Links the Principles of Sustainability to Community Life
Initiatives include biodiversity education, climate education, culture and sustainability, and food and society.
» University Office of Sustainability
Phone: (603) 862-4088
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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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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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Writing Across the Curriculum
Writing in the Disciplines
Assistance with teaching, learning, and producing writing in all academic disciplines. Assistance with Writing Intensive (WI) course designations and petitions.
» University Writing Program
Phone: 603-862-3220
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Youth Swim
Certified Red Cross Instructors Teach Area Children to Swim
A fall program takes place on Sunday afternoons in October and November, and a spring program takes place on Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons in late March, April, and May.
» Recreation
Phone: (603) 862-4515
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