FYI

PAT/EE/OS recognition is Friday, May 6
The University of New Hampshire’s Staff Recognition Program, which includes the Presidential Award of Excellence presentations, is Friday, May 6. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Granite State Room of the MUB. The university community is invited to attend this event. To learn which staff members are celebrating benchmark years of service and outstanding contributions to the university in 2005, please visit  http://www.unh.edu/hr/pdfs/2005-staff-recognition-program.pdf. (04-20-05)

UNH and Durham flushing water mains
UNH and the Town of Durham will be flushing community water mains April 25 to May 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no flushing during the weekend hours. Water main flushing is necessary to eliminate built-up of sediment in the water mains. These procedures stir up sediment, so some discoloration of the water may occur; however, the water remains safe for drinking. Info: Facilities Support Center at 2-1437. (04-13-05)

Camp Wildcat still has openings
There are still spaces available for all three sessions of Camp Wildcat 2005. Camp Wildcat is a day camp for youths going into grades 2 to 7. Session I runs from June 27-July 8, Session II from July 11-July 22, and Session III from July 25-August 5.  Cost per session of Camp Wildcat is $270. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Cheryl Clark at 2-0845, cheryl.clark@unh.edu, or visit http://campusrec.unh.edu/summer/wildcat.html. (04-13-05)

Tables available for Commencement Fair 2005
The Student Senate, Office of Presidential Events and Programs, the Alumni Association, the Parents Association, and the Kittery Outlets Association present the first UNH Commencement Fair featuring the Dress for Success fashion show, May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Granite State Room in the MUB. The fair will feature vendors for class rings, alumni benefit cards, and graduation announcements, among others. If your department is interested in having a table at the Commencement Fair, please contact Toby Ball at 2-4702 or toby.ball@unh.edu.(04-06-05)

Retirement reception for Prof. Melvin Bobick is April 20
Colleagues and friends of Melvin Bobic, professor of sociology, are invited to a retirement reception recognizing his 47 years of service to the university Wednesday, April 20, 4 p.m., 110 Murkland Hall. (04-04-05)

Summer Work Study information available
The Financial Aid Office is preparing for the Summer Federal Work-Study Program. Student applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and online at http://www.unh.edu/financial-aid. Departments will receive information in the mail. Please contact Beth.Cilley@unh.edu or the Financial Aid Office at 2-3600 with questions. (03-16-05)

Summer learning program accepting students
Discover Summer Learning for students entering grades 1-6 will be held July 12 to Aug. 12, 2005, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Oyster River Middle School. The program, which is offered by the UNH Department of Education, costs $150 for the first student and $130 for each additional child in a family. Scholarships are available. Register by June 4 and to receive a discount. To request an application, or for more information call Lisa Wilder at 2-2381. (03-16-05)

Sign kids up for spring recess camp
UNH Campus Recreation will offer fitness-based morning (8:30 a.m. to noon) kids camp during spring recess (April 25-29). Special activities for the February session will include: indoor pool, ice rink, court games, aerobic classes and outdoor activities (weather permitting). For registration and cost information, contact the Campus Recreation office at 2-2031 or visit http://campusrec.unh.edu. For additional questions, contact Daniel Chaney at dchaney@cisunix.unh.edu or Linda Hayden at linda.hayden@unh.edu. Registration has begun and space will be limited for children ages 6-12 years old only. (01-21-04)