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Holiday Party Fun For Both Adults And Children Dec. 13

For the second year in a row, the UNH Holiday Party will feature adult beverages and fare located in the Skybox Lounge for those interested in sharing the holiday spirit with friends and colleagues in a more relaxed setting. The Skybox Lounge will once again feature live entertainment along with a silent auction with proceeds going to the “Durham It’s Where U Live” Scholarship Fund.

The concourse level will include the traditional family skate activity along with “meet and greets” with Wild E. Cat and members of the men’s and women’s hockey teams. The menu this year includes cold weather fare consisting of hotdogs, nachos, cookies and lots of hot chocolate.

Numerous children and family activities include a horse drawn wagon ride ($1 per person), making holiday cards for the troops, and arts and crafts tables. Don’t forget to bring something to drop off at Wildcat Santa.

This year’s party has been organized by the Hospitality Management Class 695 under the guidance of professor Joe Durocher and Carl Lindblade in collaboration with the Office of Presidential Events & Programs.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 13
Place: Whittemore Arena
More info: unh.edu/holidayparty

Professors Present “Teaching Technology in Liberal Arts” Projects

Two recipients of Teaching Technology in Liberal Arts mini-grants will discuss their research Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12-2 p.m. in Murkland G10.

Lisa Miller, associate professor of English, will present “Writing and Technology: Storytelling goes Digital”, a combination of two research interests that explores ways to help students become information literate.

Leslie Couse, assistant professor of education, will discuss, “Technology Enhanced Assessment and Learning in Education”, a look at active student learning through demonstration, experimentation, and use of software that supports the principles of universal design in the assessment and evaluation of children with special needs through the application of educational software on a tablet laptop.

RSVP by Dec. 6: ttla.steering@unh.edu.

Holiday Hours at the New England Center

Acorns Restaurant Café and the New England Center Hotel will close for the holiday season and reopen after the New Year.

Acorns Restaurant and lounge will close Friday, Dec. 22, at 1:30 p.m. and reopen on Jan. 3 at 11:30 a.m. The hotel will be closed from Dec. 20 at 1:30 until 11 a.m. Jan. 3.

For more information call the Acorns Restaurant at 2-2815 or the New England Center at 2-2801.

Library Calendars For Sale -Great Holiday Gift

Dimond Library is one of 14 libraries around the state featured in the 2007 Living Legends Calendar, now on sale. It was selected from among New Hampshire’s 250 libraries and is included in an exhibit at the State Library in Concord.

To view the calendar, visit http://www.library.unh.edu/news/index.php/history/42.

Calendars are available in Dimond 345 and Special Collections for $5.00 or, via the web, for $8.00 at https://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=2593

Manage Your Weight Through Weekly Program

The Center for Health Enhancement (CHE) is offering a 10-week weight management program in the spring of 2007. Sign-up starts now and go through Friday, Jan. 5.

The weekly sessions will include individual dietary analysis and prescription; fitness assessment; the use of a personal activity monitor; body composition analysis in the Bod Pod; measurement of total body water; 1-hour metabolic testing and measurement of blood lipids and glucose.

The program can accommodate a maximum of 20 people. Sessions will be held on Thursdays, 12–1 p.m. in Nesmith Hall, Rm 110.

Contact Anne Ronan at 2-1688 for further information and registration or visit our website at www.che.unh.edu. Faculty, staff and members of the local community are welcome to join the program

United Way Drive Raises More than $40,000

The UNH United Way fundraising campaign has raised $43,466, reaching 87 percent of the $50,000 collection goal. The money helps the United Way of the Greater Seacoast provide services in more than 40 area communities.

This year, 226 employees contributed to the drive which officially ended Dec.1. Donations can still be made through Friday via campus mail.

Any feedback regarding the campaign or ideas on how to improve communication about the United Way and supporting UNH employees in being involved and/or contributing to aid of local communities can be sent to Christina VanHorn via email at Christina.VanHorn@unh.edu.

Bacon and Eggs

Miss the hot breakfasts the Dairy Bar used to serve? They can still be had, for groups of 10 or more, between the hours of 8-11 a.m. Just give 24-hours notice. Special or traditional menu. Call Bev at 2-4843.

Play Santa with the Wildcat Santa Toy Drive

The annual Wildcat Santa toy drive is taking place now through Dec. 8.

Last year, 18 local families and numerous surrounding communities benefited from the collection of new toys donated by university faculty, staff and students.

Giving is easy with the numerous drop-off locations around campus. New, unwrapped toys can be left in the collection boxes at the following locations:

Dimond Library, Wildcat Transit Visitor’s Center, Thompson Hall, Grant House
Spaulding Life Sciences, McConnell Hall, NHPTV, Human Resources, MUB Administration, Health Services, MUB Disability Services, Office of Sponsored Research–Service Building, Parsons Hall, Morse Hall, Business Services, Stoke Hall, CIS - 1 Leavitt Lane, Dunlap Center and Holloway Commons

Toys can also be brought to the Holiday skating party at the Whittemore Center, Dec.13, from 3- 6:30 p.m.

Families in need of assistance can be referred to Wildcat Santa by calling Maureen Marshall at 2-1983.

Carsey Institute Open House Dec. 13

The Carsey Institute will hold an open in its office at Huddleston Hall, G05B, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, between 1-4 p.m.

Staff, faculty and students working on current projects will be on hand to talk about the Institute’s work.

RSVP to Melanie.higgins@unh.edu.

Winter Parking Ban Begins Dec. 1 At Midnight

Regardless of the weather, most parking lots will be off-limits for overnight parking during the next several months while the winter parking ban is in effect. The ban begins at midnight Dec.1 and continues through March 31, 2007.

Lots B and C allow "weather-conditional" after-midnight parking on nights when no declared snow emergency has been declared. During a snow emergency, the two lots, as all the others, close at midnight.

Signs at the entrances and a recorded message posted at 2-1001 will give the open/closed status of these lots.

“Exempt" lots provide after-midnight parking on any night, including nights with declared snow emergencies.

Normal permit requirements apply in all lots beginning at 6 a.m.

Further details are posted at www.unh.edu/transportation/parking. For more information call 2-1010.

Mind Your Business: Seminars Offered To Sharpen Skills

Improve your professional skills in such areas as management and supervision, sales and marketing, desktop publishing and Web design and professional coaching through a one-day seminar or short-term certification program offered by the Graduate School’s office of professional development and training during November and December.

Use tuition dollars toward these non-credit workshops. For a description of the seminars, or to register, go to: http://www.learn.unh.edu and click on “professional development.” Questions? Call the graduate office at 2-4234.

Lactation Room Available

Dimond Library and the UNH President's Commission on the Status of Women wants to remind the UNH Community that a lactation room is available in Dimond Library. 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. A key can be checked out at the main circulation desk of the Library. Please contact Pam Lehman at 2-1512 or the Commission office at 2-1058 for more information.

High Marks For Volunteering

UNH has been named to the 2006 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its record of students who donate time and resources to their communities and around the country.

The new program aims to increase public awareness regarding the contributions college students make through volunteerism.

In October, the six winners of the awards were announced. In the general excellence category, awards went to California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, C.A..; Elon University, Elon, N.C., and Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, I.N.

The Excellence in Hurricane Relief Service Honor Roll recipients were Jackson State University, Jackson, M.S. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, L.A. and Tulane University, New Orleans, L.A.

Fellowships Office Seeking Faculty Referrals For Grants and Fellowships

Faculty members, be sure to pass along to the fellowship office the names of students who might qualify as candidates for national and international grants and fellowships, including the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright awards

You Owe It To Your Health

Free blood pressure screenings offered through the Embrace Life Fully (ELF) program will be held Dec. 13 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Health Services.