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Reminder: Turn In Your Waiver Forms
If you have not yet turned in your staff waiver forms for the fall undergraduate tuition billing, please do so before the August 3, 2006 tuition payment deadline. Forms can be obtained at Human Resources or the Business Services Office. Info and questions: Business Services at 2-2230 or email business.services@unh.edu. (07-20-06)

The UNH Upward Bound Program Announces Sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children
Ninety-one high-school students from the Seacoast, Manchester, and North Conway areas of New Hampshire have already been selected to participate in UNH's Upward Bound summer program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. UNH Upward Bound announces the sponsoring of the USDA Summer Food Service Program for children administered by the NH Department of Education. Meals will be provided to participants regardless of color, race, sex, age, national origin, or disability. The Summer Food Service Program will significantly supplement the cost of meals for all Upward Bound students since at least two-thirds of Upward Bound participants' families meet federal income-eligibility criteria. (07-19-06)

New Hampshire Estuaries Project Accepting Project Proposals
The New Hampshire Estuaries Project (NHEP) is accepting project proposals for its 2007 Local Grants Program. This program funds projects that result in achievement or significant progress toward achievement of one or more Action Plans described in the NHEP Management Plan. An applicant may submit a project proposal for up to $10,000 of NHEP funds; however a 50 percent match is required (i.e., for each NHEP dollar contributed to a project, fifty cents must be provided by the applicant in the form of cash or in-kind services related to the project). All project activities must begin in 2007 and be completed by June 30, 2008. Proposals must be received no later than 4 p.m. October 17, 2006. NHEP funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through an agreement with the University of New Hampshire. Successful applicants will enter into a subaward agreement with the University of New Hampshire. For more information, contact project coordinator Dave Kellam at 2-3403 or visit http://www.nhep.unh.edu/programs/request-for-proposals.htm. (07-06-06)

UNH Selects New Provider of Outsourced Custodial Service
UNICCO Service Company, of Newton, Mass., has assumed responsibility for housekeeping services from GCA July 1, 2006. Each building representative has worked with us to prepare detailed service requirements that have been incorporated into our contract with UNICCO. UNICCO will assume responsibility for the same set of buildings that have been serviced by GCA; no buildings are being added to the outsourced group as part of this transition. UNICCO has been providing superior service at Keene State College for many years. It will be introducing their green cleaning program, using environmentally friendly products and cleaning methods. Work orders and calls for service will remain the same through the Facilities Call Center at 2-1437. (07-05-06)

The Farmers Market is Opening
The Durham Farmers Market is open now through October. The market is in the Pettee Brook Parking Lot every Monday from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. There are several farmers selling vegetables and fruit, and residents will also find cut flowers, plants, bread and pastries from Currents Bakery, and more. Buying from local Farmers Markets encourages local food production, keeps land open and in farming, provides fresh, healthy food for residents, is a way of teaching our children where food comes from, and is an opportunity to meet the farmer who grew the food. (06-07-06)

Faculty/Staff Parking Permit Renewals
Faculty/Staff parking permit holders should expect personalized renewal documents to be delivered by mail to their home addresses by mid-June. Only those whose permits were renewed and valid for 05-06 will receive renewal documents for 06-07. If your address has changed since last spring, be sure to notify Transportation Services directly so that your renewal document will reach you. Any unpaid parking tickets on your account must be paid before your permit can be renewed; please square your account right away. A permit renewal "preview" informational letter will be sent to the campus addresses of all employees. Please read and carefully note the information and instructions there. Any questions about permit sales and renewals may be directed to Transportation Services at 862-1010. (05-17-06)

Tree Planted in Memory of Charles H. Leighton
A red horse chestnut tree was planted on campus adjacent to Murkland Hall in memory of Charles H. Leighton, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus. Doctor Leighton taught at UNH for 38 years in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, retiring in May 1994. The tree was donated in his memory by his friends, colleagues and family and will be identified by a planting marker and in the Book of Names found at the Dimond Library. The tree planting was coordinated by the Campus Planning Office as part of the Memorials and Tributes program at UNH. For more information on the program, contact Stephen Pesci in the Campus Planning Office at 2-4207. (05-17-06)