FYI

Banner 7 Training Is Available
User training for faculty and staff who use the Banner Student Administrative System is scheduled to begin this month. An overview presentation will be given in the MUB Theatre II on Monday, Sept. 26, 2 to 4 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 29, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration is not required. The sessions will be the same, so there is no need to attend both.

The training lab at 1 Leavitt Lane will be open and available for hands-on training, practice, and assistance beginning in October. Members of the SIS Steering Committee will be present. That schedule is as follows: Monday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. – noon; Tuesday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. – noon; Thursday, Oct. 13, 1 – 5 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. – noon. Register at http://www.cistrainingcenter.unh.edu, clicking on the Banner 7 SIS emblem, and choosing a session. Those who will need more than a half-hour should sign up for two consecutive sessions.

The Banner Student Administrative System will be upgraded to Banner version 7 in October. The upgrade will begin after the close of business on Friday, Oct. 7, and will continue into the day on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Banner will NOT be available during this time. Please plan your workload accordingly. For additional information, please go to http://www.usnhgateway.org/unh.html and look at the items in the Banner 7 Information section. (09-21-05)

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)

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)