FYI

2005 Professional Advising Award nominations due March 1
Each year, the university recognizes one of its professional advisors for excellence in advising. Former recipients include Carol French (formerly CEPS), Suzanne Booska (COLSA), Carole Pierce (SHHS), Janet Tucker (formerly DCE), Carol Sanborn (formerly UAC), Regina McCarthy (UNHM), Janice Chadwick (Psychology), Joanne Maldari (Athletics), Chris Sohl (Honors), and Carol Tonge Mack (formerly, UACC) and Tory Poulin (formerly English Department). This year, nominations are due in Vice President for Student and Academic Services office (Thompson Hall) by noon on March 1. Nominees should have at least three letters of support, including two from students, that address among other attributes the advisor’s knowledge and competence in their advising and commitment to assisting students. The award will be presented at the annual award luncheon on March 22.

Sign kids up for winter recess camp
UNH Campus Recreation will offer fitness-based morning (8:30 a.m. to noon) kids camp during winter recess (Feb. 21-25) and 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.

Staff Professional Development Grant deadline is March 1
The next deadline for the Staff Professional Development Grant is March 1, 2005. Extention Educator, PAT and operating staff member who has been in a benefits eligible position at UNH Durham or UNH Manchester for a minimum of one year prior to the proposed professional development activity date are eligible. The grant awards up to $750 and the applicant cannot have previously been a recipient of this grant during the past 12 months. For additional information on the grant’s criteria and the application, please visit: http://www.unh.edu/hr/pod/pdfs/Staff-Prof-Dev-Grant.pdf.

Academic Technology conducting survey
Academic Technology (AT) is offering an online customer feedback survey to help understand customers needs and ensure good customer service. The AT Customer Feedback Survey is available at http://survey.unh.edu/cis/at and contains survey links for each of AT’s services.

Faculty: UROP information for students
Faculty are asked to share the following information about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program with their students. Proposal writing workshops for students applying to UROP will be held for science and engineering students Wednesday, Feb. 2, 4-5 p.m., Rudman Hall Room 381, and Monday, Feb. 14, 12:30-2 p.m., Rudman Hall Room G79; for students employing social science methodology Tuesday, Feb. 15, 12:40-2 p.m., MUB Room 207; and for all students Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4-5 p.m., MUB Room 207. Application deadlines are March 2 for the undergraduate research awards and summer undergraduate research fellowships. Students can receive credit and financial support for research by taking INCO 590: Student Research Experience. Info: 2-4323, http://www.unh.edu/urop orurop@unh.edu.

CIS to implement NetReg
Starting this month, CIS will begin implementing Network Registration (NetReg) on the UNH network. Once NetReg is activated, computers must be registered to gain UNH network access. Watch for posted notices with details regarding the date NetReg will be activated in your building. Please refer to the NetReg link located at www.unh.edu/cisnow to view the general schedule for NetReg activation across campus. For NetReg-related questions, please call the CIS Help Desk at 2-4242.

Faculty: Please notify students about career fair
Faculty are asked to encourage their students majoring in business, liberal arts and health sciences programs to attend the University Advising and Career Center (UACC) career fair Feb. 3 in the MUB Granite State Room. The fair offers employers an opportunity to meet and interview sophomore, junior and senior students interested in advancing their careers through post-graduation employment, leadership programs and internships. Faculty can meet employers and learn about staffing needs and trends in participating companies and agencies. Info: http://www.unh.edu/career-services/events.html or contact Bethany Cooper at 862-2029 or Bethany.Cooper@unh.edu.

Recycle your old cell phone
UNH’s Telecommunications Department is collecting old cell phones as part of its recycling effort. Phones can be dropped off at the collection box at Wildcat Wireless in the MUB. Please be sure to deactivate phone service before turning in handsets. Cell phones also may be sent through campus mail to UNH Telecom, c/o Emily Moore, 1 Leavitt Lane, Durham, NH 03824. UNH’s cell phone recycling program was developed in partnership with CollectiveGood, which refurbishes and recycles mobile phones in an environmentally friendly manner.

Remind students about work-study deadline
If faculty and staff would like to hire the same work-study students for summer 2005 and the 2005-2006 academic year, the students must have their federal financial aid applications in by March 1. Please remind students of this deadline. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office in the basement of Stoke Hall. Info: 2-3600 or www.unh.edu/financial-aid.

Winter Parking Ban begins
The Winter Parking Ban began Dec. 1. Once underway, after-midnight parking is restricted to "exempt" and "weather-conditional" lots only. Weather-conditional lots (lots B and C) may also close in the case of a declared snow emergency; their status is posted at 2-1001. Violators of the WPB are subject to a fine ($75) and possible towing, and the policies are strictly enforced, so please take careful note of the restrictions and provisions of the WPB. Full information is posted on line at http://www.unh.edu/transportation/parking/wpb.htm.

Video samples available to faculty
With support from the UNH Parents Association, the UNH Speech-Language-Hearing Center recently upgraded its videotaping equipment to capture improved samples of various types of communication disorders, differences and delays demonstrated by our clients. With client permission, certain video samples can be shared for instructional purposes. Faculty who would like to request samples may contact Ruth Peaper, director of clinical programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, at 2-2901 or ruth.peaper@unh.edu

Dairy Bar delivers
The UNH Dairy Bar Restaurant offers deliver service of lunches and other goodies across campus. Group orders serve eight to 20 people. One day advanced notice is required if orders differ, or orders can be placed by 9:30 a.m. the day of meeting if a group is having the same lunch. Delivery time will be established at order time. Payment must be in cash, single check, or by POB #, upon delivery. Order by calling Bev at 2-4843. Request online copy of our menu via e-mail to Beverley.nemetz@unh.edu.

Discounted Gunstock tickets available at HR
Human Resources will have discounted ski ticket vouchers for sale this winter for Gunstock. Vouchers will be available for purchase beginning the week of Thanksgiving. Vouchers must be purchased at the Human Resources office at 2 Leavitt Lane between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Vouchers can be redeemed at any Gunstock ticket sales location in exchange for an all mountain, all lift day or primetime (all day and night) ticket. The prices are: adult (20-64) - $36; teen/senior (13-19, 65+) - $26; child (6-12) - $16. Children 5 and under ski free with an adult. Night Ticket Tuesday follows Saturday pricing: adult (20-64) - $18; teen/senior (13-19 & 65+) - $14; child (6-12) - $10. This pricing represents an average savings of 21 percent off regular ticket prices.

Lactation room available
The UNH President's Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to announce the opening of a new lactation space on campus available to everyone in the UNH community. Located in Batcheller House, this private room contains a hospital-grade Medela breast pump, a gliding rocker, a refrigerator, and soft music. The room is designed for nursing and milk expression. Please contact the commission office at 2-1058 or womens.commisson@unh.edu to reserve the room.

WEBCAT available to faculty
Faculty members can access information for their students and advisees including addresses, class lists, academic history, and degree audits (for university requirements) from WEBCAT, the online student information system. Faculty members and advisers who do not already have a WEBCAT account may print out an account application by selecting "Faculty Account Applications" from the Registrar's Office Website at www.unh.edu/registrar/regforms/registrarforms.html. Completed applications should be sent to the Registrar's Office.

Get your notices out on Catvision
Want to get the word out above an upcoming university program or event? Housing’s Catvision Information Channel invites all departments of the university to submit announcements and information pertaining to events, activities and programs for free broadcast on Channel 3. Catvision Channel 3 is broadcast 24/7 and reaches all residence hall rooms, Forest Park apartments and is broadcast in the MUB Lobby during operational hours. E-mail your announcements to catvision.mail@unh.edu.