FYI

Family Leave Policy info session is Aug. 24
An Information Session about the new Family Leave policy will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, noon to 1 p.m., MUB Theater I. HR has received several questions from employees on this policy. They are encouraged to attend this session to have their questions answered and receive further clarification. Information on Family Leave is also available online at http://www.unh.edu/hr. (08-18-05)

UROP Information for Faculty
Faculty are asked to share the following informationwith students about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). Information sessions for students to learn more about how they can develop a project, investigate a topic, and receive funding will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m., MUB Room 302; and Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1–2 p.m., MUB Room 332. Proposal writing workshops are set for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4-5:30 p.m., Rudman Hall, Room 381 (science and engineering methodology); Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., Rudman Hall, Room 381 (science and engineering methodology); Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., Hood House Solarium (social science methodology); and Thursday, Sept. 29, 4-5:30 p.m. MUB Room 302 (arts and humanities; all students welcome). Application deadlines are as follows: Undergraduate Research Award, Oct. 12, and March 1, 2006; SURF Abroad (for summer 2006), Dec. 14; SURF USA Deadline (for summer 2006), March 1, 2006. INCO 590:
Student Research Experience is available to faculty members who may identify students to work with them on activities related to their teaching or research responsibilities. Variable credit. Support for research expenses available. For more information, contact the UROP office, 2-4323 or go to http://www.unh.edu/urop/sre.html. Visit http://www.unh.edu/urop. Questions? Contact us at urop@unh.edu. UROP supports research in all fields. (08-17-05)

Faculty Forum is Aug. 30
Faculty are invited to join President Ann Weaver Hart at the second Fall Faculty Forum to celebrate the start of a new academic year Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 12:30 p.m., in Murkland Hall Richards Auditorium. All faculty are invited to attend this forum, which will begin with the president’s State of the University address, outlining university achievements and future goals, and conclude with an open discussion session with the president. Refreshments will be served following the forum on Murkland Lawn. The campus community is invited to President Hart’s public State of the University address Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 12:30 p.m. in the MUB Strafford Room. The Academic Convocation, featuring presentations by UNH faculty, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 12:30 - 2 p.m., in Murkland Hall Richards Auditorium. The University Day picnic and activities fair will follow that afternoon from 3:30–6 p.m. (08-11-05)

Join UHS for an open house at Philbrook Hall
Experience the newly renovated Elements at Philbrook Hall Aug. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. Renovations included major structural changes in the serving area resulting in an updated atmosphere of innovation and contemporary dining. Food samples will be available. (08-05-05)

Staff grant deadline is Sept. 8
The next application deadline for the UNH Staff Professional Development Grant is Sept. 8. The maximum award is $750.  No more than one grant will be awarded per person during a 12-month period. The Staff Professional Development Grant Program provides the opportunity for EE, OS, and PAT staff to attain new skills or knowledge in a manner that will enhance a staff member's performance or eligibility for promotion and be of specific benefit to the department, college, university and/or university system. Such opportunities might include conferences, workshops and seminars, both on and off campus; academic courses not offered within the university system; travel and accommodations for off campus courses, workshops; and special projects, including but not limited to research and publication. For additional information/criteria and the application, please visit http://www.unh.edu/hr/pod/pdfs/Staff-Prof-Dev-Grant.pdf. (08-02-05)

Academic year work-study information available
The Financial Aid Office is preparing for the 2005/2006 Academic Year Federal Work-Study Program. Departments have been sent information in the mail about posting work study positions. Please contact Beth.Cilley@unh.edu or the Financial Aid Office at 2-3600 if you need additional information. (07-28-05)

CSDC has openings for 4-year-olds, kindergartners
The UNH Child Study and Development Center (CSDC) is accepting applications for limited openings in the Preschool II program for 4-year-olds and the full-day kindergarten, which will begin in late August. CSDC is nationally accredited through NAEYC and offers sliding scale tuition for UNH students and benefits eligible employees. The kindergarten is open to all families.  For more information contact: Tracy Burns at 2-2835. (05-11-05)