FYI

Retirement party for Erick Berglund is April 1
A retirement reception will be held for Erick Berglund, Friday, April 1, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Oak Room in Huddleston Hall. Berglund retires April 1, as director of Business Services after 11 years.

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)

2005 Women's Commission Awards nominations being accepted
Nominations for the 2005 Women's Commission Awards are being accepted. Through these awards, the university honors one staff member, one faculty member, and one student or student group who, through scholarship, leadership, or outstanding efforts, promote equity, advance the status of women, and/or serve as a role model for women at UNH. This year's awards will be presented at the annual Women's Commission Celebration and Awards Ceremony Wednesday, April 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Oak Room of Huddleston Hall. Nominations forms are available at Batcheller House. Please contact 2-1058 or womens.commission@unh.edu to have one mailed to you or sent electronically. Nominations are due by April 8, 2005. (03-09-05)

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. (02-02-04)

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. (01-21-04)

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)

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. (12-03-04)

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. (12-03-04)