FYI

The 2005 Kidder Fund nominations being accepted
Nominations for the 2005 Kidder Fund Awards are being accepted. The awards honor a staff member, a faculty member, and as tudent who, through their scholarship, leadership, or outstanding efforts, foster greater understanding of sexual orientation at UNH. This year’s awards will be presented at the annual Pancake Breakfast Tuesday, April 12, 8-10 a.m. in the Granite State Room of the MUB. Nominations forms are available at Batcheller House. Please contact 2-1058 or glbt.commission@unh.edu to have one mailed to you or sent electronically. Nominations are due by March 1.

Student Admissions representatives sought
The Admissions Office is seeking nominations and recommendations for energetic, outgoing students for our volunteer admissions “rep” program. This essential group provides visiting prospective students and their families with an inside look at UNH and its programs through daily tours of campus, informational sessions, open houses and other related programs. Interested students may obtain applications at Grant House. The deadline for students to submit applications for the 2005-2006 academic year is Friday, April 1. Questions, nominations and recommendations may be directed to Tony Berry in Admissions at 862-2873 or tony.berry@unh.edu.

FITSI applications being accepted now
Applications are being accepted for the fourth annual Faculty Instructional Technology Summer Institute (FITSI) sponsored by CIS Academic Technology. The institute, which will be held at UNH June 13-17, is a hands-on training "camp" offered to faculty and instructors in full-time, permanent teaching positions at the UNH Durham and Manchester campuses. Programming for the week includes workshops and presentations by UNH instructional technology staff along with sessions facilitated by recognized leaders in the field outside of UNH. Faculty selected to participate will receive a free PC or Macintosh laptop computer for teaching or personal use. To apply for FITSI 2005, visit http://at.unh.edu/fitsi/2005. Applications will only be taken online and are due by Feb. 28. The selection committee will notify chosen participants by March 28. For more information, visit http://at.unh.edu/fitsi/2005 or contact Mark Yacovone, FITSI Program Manager (mark.yacovone@unh.edu or 2-3629).

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.

Faculty asked to remind students about URC '05.
There’s still time to register for URC ’05, the Undergraduate Research Conference April 25 to30. Students or their faculty mentors must register online at http://www.unh.edu/urc by March 11. Faculty and staff members are urged to identify and persuade eligible students to participate. All undergraduates who are engaged in or have completed a research, creative, capstone, or service learning project are eligible. URC ‘05 casts a spotlight on the research and scholarship of undergraduates from all of UNH’s schools and colleges, and features symposia, events, performances, and awards. Participating in URC provides remarkable preparatory experience for students going on to graduate school or the world at large. Awards, including scholarships, will be presented for outstanding projects. For more information, please visit: http://unh.edu/urc.

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. 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.

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.