FYI
April 9, 2004

Banner Student system usernames are changing
Usernames for Banner Student system users will change in May. Currently, users log into Banner Student with a username that begins with ‘OPS$’. Usernames will be converted in May to use a new standard that no longer uses the OPS$ prefix. This conversion brings the Banner Student system user community one step closer to CIS’ goal of using a common format for user accounts. Banner Student system users will receive their new username in a letter in early May. A second letter will be sent approximately a week later with a new password. The conversion will occur over the weekend of May 15-16. Starting Monday, May 17, users must log into Banner Student with their new username and password. More information will be available as the conversion gets closer. This change does not affect Banner Finance/HR users.

Reception set for Ernie Gale
The campus community is invited to attend a reception for Ernie Gale, executive director of the UNH Alumni Association, in honor of his service to UNH and the association. The reception will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 29, at The Three Chimneys Inn. Please RSVP by April 23 to Brenda Cote at 2-3765.

AOP Conference rescheduled
The 7th Annual AOP Conference has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 27. Because of changes in the scheduling of workshops, registration will be held again from May 3 to 14. Updated information about the conference is available at http://www.unh.edu/hr/pod/aop-conference.htm.

Relay for Life is May 1-2
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is coming to UNH May 1-2. A cancer survivor celebration will be held Saturday, May 1, at 12:30 p.m. Join other survivors in a victory lap around the track to kick off this special event. For more information, contact Marianne.Fortescue@unh.edu, or 2-2197.

Award nominations due April 12
Each year, the UNH President’s Commission on the Status of Women presents an award to a person or group who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting equity, advancing the status of women, and serving as a role model for women on campus. Nominations for faculty, staff and students are being accepted through Monday, April 12. Nominees will be honored at the Women’s Commission Awards Celebration Thursday, April 22, at 3:40 p.m. in the Oak Room, Huddleston Hall. Info: 2-1058 or womens.commission@unh.edu.

Grants available
Applications are being accepted for FY04 discretionary grants. Application guidelines are available in the VPR&PS office. For additional information contact Kathy Mandsager, at 2-1997, kathy.mandsager@unh.edu. The deadline for receipt of proposals is April 15.