FYI

Mills Hall Helps On Belay Program Serve Children Whose Loves Ones Have Cancer – April 29
On Belay, a unique outdoor adventure program that strives to create a community of support for children whose loved ones have been diagnosed with cancer, will be held at the University of New Hampshire’s Browne Center, Saturday, April 29, 2006, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mills Hall, an upperclass residence at UNH, works with the On Belay program as their community service project. The students help to raise funds for the program, publicize the event, organize activities and provide food for the day. The program is offered free to young people ages 9-18. On Belay is a nonprofit program started two years ago by Crescentia Healy-True, and will continue in her honor with this, the fifth program, and more to come. For more information, please contact Josina Fluehr-Lobban at 868-1772. To register, please visit the On Belay website: www.on-belay.org. (04-19-06)

Rouman Lecture Set For April 26
The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series presents "From Helen of Sparta to Helen of Troy", a free and public lecture by Monica Cyrino. The lecture will be at  7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in the Richards Auditorium, Murkland Hall. It is sponsored by the John C Rouman Lectures Series Fund and the College of Liberal Arts. (04-19-06)

Carsey Institute Holds Seminar May 3
The Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire is presenting a special evening seminar on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Empowering Low Income and Disenfranchised Groups through Community Economic Development for Economic Gain and Social Progress with Ross Gittell, James R. Carter Professor of Management at UNH, and Phillip Thompson, Associate Professor, Urban Studies and Planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UNH Elliot Alumni Center. More information is attached. All are welcome to attend. Contact Amy Seif at amy.seif@unh.edu with questions.
(04-19-06)

Phising Incidents Reported
PCard account and business managers should be aware that a fraudulent email is circulating on the UNH campus from what appears to be Chase. It is NOT from UNH's credit card issuer. DO NOT open or provide any information in response to an email  "From: Chase OnlineSM [mailto:reward@chase.net] Subject: Customer Survey - Get $20 Reward." If you responded to the fraudulent email please call the PCard credit card provider JP Morgan Chase's customer service at 1-800-316-6056 and also notify Deb Hudson via email at deb.hudson@unh.edu. (04-12-06)

UNH Institute On Disability Autism Conference Series Concludes April 20
UNH’s Institute on Disability’s continues its series of autism-focused conferences Thursday, April 20, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Concord Grappone Center in Concord. Michael McSheehan, a clinical faculty member in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at UNH and project associate with the Institute on Disability, will discuss the research on educating students with autism in inclusive classrooms.

There is a growing body of research on teaching students with ASD academic content. How does it translate into practice in the classroom? What supports need to be in place for this to happen? This session will translate the most recent advances in inclusive education research for students with ASD into practical application. Examples will emphasize students with labels of autism and cognitive impairment (i.e., those who qualify for Alternate Assessment).

McSheehan is working on his Ph.D. in Education of children with autism spectrum disorders.

To register, call the Institute on Disability at 603-228-2084, or register online at https://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=1350. Cost is $90; includes breakfast, lunch, and materials. For more information, go to www.iod.unh.edu. (04-12-06)

Staff Recognition Awards Are May 5
The annual Recognition Program for OS, PAT and Extension Educator (EE) staff is Friday May 5, 2006, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Granite State Room of the MUB. Staff members will be honored for longevity and excellence. Longevity is calculated by a staff member reaching 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service by May 31, 2006. The program will be hosted by UNH President Ann Weaver Hart and the OS, PAT and EE council chairs. The 2006 Presidential Award of Excellence winners will also be recognized at this annual event. The annual program is open to the UNH community.  Letters inviting eligible staff members were mailed on March 17. The list of staff being recognized can be found at http://www.unh.edu/hr/pod/pdfs/2006%20Staff%20Recognition%20List.pdf. Please contact Chris VanHorn at Human Resources, 2-0519 for additional information regarding the program or if you feel you should have received a letter of invitation and did not. (03-22-06)

IOD Grant Opportunity for Faculty and Graduate Students
The Institute on Disability announces its first Innovative Research Initiative to support UNH faculty and graduate students in the development of interdisciplinary research and evaluation projects that address issues relevant to individuals with disabilities and their families. The Institute on Disability will award up to two grants to provide project funding for a one-year period. Proposals may request up to $10,000 in support, and applications are now being accepted for the 2006-2007 year. Application guidelines and a cover sheet are available for download at http://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/docs/IODRFP.pdf and additional copies are available from the Institute on Disability (10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101). The deadline for receipt of proposals is 4 p.m. Monday April 24, 2006. Awards will be announced by May 15, 2006 and funds will be available for summer 2006. For more information please contact Michelle Sullivan at 2-0284 or michelle.sullivan@unh.edu or visit the Institute on Disability website at www.iod.unh.edu. (03-15-06)

Refill Your Cartridges at Printing Services
UNH Printing Services now offers a cartridge refilling service for both inkjet and laser printers. This can save up to 50 percent on the cost of a new cartridge, and keep the “empties” out of the trash. Because the refill process usually takes a day, Printing Services will inventory refills of the more commonly used cartridges. Outright purchases of a refilled cartridge may be made at anytime. All refills are 100 percent guaranteed to work. Our primary distribution point will be the MUB Copy Center located on level 2 east of the MUB but we will make pick-ups at any campus office. For more information, call 2-0530.  (03-01-06)

Campus Rec Offers 'Kool 2B Fit' Recess Day Camp
The UNH Department of Campus Recreation is please to announce the 2nd Annual “Kool 2B Fit” Recess Day Camp for Kids during the school vacation April 24-28. The camp provides an opportunity for youth between the ages of 6-12 to interact and engage in a diverse repertory of fitness activities, from group games and swimming to snowshoeing and indoor rock climbing. Many more activities as well! Our philosophy is that being fit doesn't have to be work and we want to instill a love of being active, a desire to explore the world around us and a motivation to work to improve skills and abilities in physical activity. The camp runs from 8am to noon and staff consists of Assistant Director of Fitness, Graduate Intern and Assistants, Nutritionist, Aerobic Instructors, Personal trainers and University students. All of our counselors are qualified and have previous camp experience in addition to CPR/First Aid Certification. Its Kool 2B Fit...we hope your children will join us for a week of fun! For more information or to request a registration form contact UNH Campus Rec at 603-862-2031 or email linda.hayden@unh.edu. Visit our website at: http://campusrec.unh.edu. (01-25-06)