FYI

Durham Red Cross Blood Drive is Sept. 19-22
The first Durham Red Cross blood drive of the academic year will be held Sept. 19-22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Granite State Room, MUB. All blood types are needed. Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health, weigh at least 110 lbs. and have a photo I.D. Info: 868-9692. (09-14-05)

Home buying and selling info session offered Sept. 19
Citizen’s Bank, a banking service that offers discounted services to USNH employees, is offering a home buying/selling information session. The session is Monday, Sept. 19, MUB 330/332, noon to 1 p.m. Whether you are ready or just want information regarding the buying or selling of a home, now is the time to meet with professionals that will take you through the home search, mortgage and home inspection processes with ease. A loan officer, a licensed REALTOR and a licensed home inspector will be present. First-time home buyers are welcome and encouraged to attend. Citizen’s Bank will also be offering a $250 coupon off closing costs to anyone that attends. (09-14-05)

Forums set for director of Affirmative Action and Equity
The Office of the Provost is conducting a search for the director of Affirmative Action and Equity. The 10-member search committee chaired by Wanda Mitchell, vice provost for diversity, is about to interview two new candidates from the extended search process. Public forums will be held on the UNH campus for the two candidates. Your participation in the public forums is requested and the search committee welcomes your input on the candidates.
 
The candidate A will be on campus Thursday, Sept. 15.  A public forum will be from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. in MUB 302. The candidate B will be on campus Friday, Sept. 16. A public forum will be from noon– 1:15 p.m. in MUB 302. Copies of the candidates CVs can found at the Reference Desk of the Dimond Library. (08-31-05)

IROP Information for Faculty
The International Research Opportunities Program (IROP) funds undergraduate research projects abroad every summer. Know a student who’s a good candidate? Want to be a mentor yourself? Just want more information? Please contact the coordinator at georgeann.murphy@unh.edu, 2-1933, or visit http://www.unh.edu/irop. Current juniors may apply by Oct. 20 for funding for summer of 2006; sophomores may apply by April 6 for funding for summer of 2007. IROP is open to students in all fields of study -- please spread the word. (08-31-05)

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)

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)