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Open House Showcases Northeast Passage Services

Northeast Passage is hosting an open house on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the organization’s offices on the ground floor of Hewitt Hall.

The staff of Northeast Passage invites the UNH community to stop by and learn about programs and services. There will be an adaptive equipment display, a slideshow of pictures and videos from 2006, and light snacks and refreshments will be available.

Northeast Passage is a program of the UNH’s School of Health and Human Services and is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of innovative therapeutic recreation services. Northeast Passage delivers disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England.

United Way Giving Gets Going

Pledges to the United Way Campaign at UNH topped $5,592 just seven days into the fund drive aimed at raising $50,000.

The pledge drive that began on Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 22 has set a goal of 20 percent participation.

Payroll deductions are available for benefits-eligible employees. Hourly and temporary employees may be billed by United Way on a periodic basis. One-time contributions are also welcome.

The United Way of the Greater Seacoast serves 45 southern New Hampshire cities and towns as well as parts of southern Maine.

For more information or a pledge form, contact Chris VanHorn at 2-0519, or e-mail her at chris.vanhorn@unh.edu

Purcell Opera Nov. 10-12

The UNH Opera Program will present Henry Purcell’s famous opera, Dido and Aeneas in the Bratton Recital Hall of the Paul Creative Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3:00 p.m. The production is free and open to the public.

The opera tells of the poignant love between Dido and Aeneas, torn apart by Aeneas’ conviction of his personal destiny to found Rome and his responsibility to that calling before his love of Dido. Purcell’s beautiful score is full of grace, charm, wit, and memorable character development taking place in a short period of time; the opera lasts about one hour.

Outstanding UNH vocalists are present in all leading roles. The wonderful baritone, Nicholas LaRoche will sing Aeneas. Up and coming star Amal El-Shrafi, sings Dido and the beautiful voice of Kathleen O’Boyle shines as her confidant, Belinda. The production features a Sorcerer and witches, who seek to undermine Aeneas’ plans, full chorus and string quintet with harpsichord directed by David Ripley. Seating is limited and early arrival therefore encouraged. For more information, call the UNH Music Department at 2-2404.

Get the Scoop On Your Kids Attending UNH

The Admissions Office is offering an information session Nov. 21 from 7-8:15 p.m. in MUB Theater II for UNH employees and their children who are considering applying to the university.

Designed for high school juniors or seniors, employees whose children might be transfer applicants are also welcome. The session will provide a brief presentation about UNH, an overview of the admissions process, and an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Space is limited. Register at https://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=2354

For more information, call Gary Cilley (2-2882) or Rob McGann (2-2880).

Kudos to CIS Training & Publications For Newsletter Recognition

IT Pipeline, the electronic newsletter for UNH Computing and Information Services,

has won the award of Electronic Computing Newsletter from the ACM SIGUCCS (Association for Computing Machinery - Special Interest Group on University & College Computing Services).

Congratulations to the team being recognized with this honor and who worked tirelessly at producing the award-wining issue: Donna Adjutant, Cathy Annese, Diane Byron, Jason Boucher, Kathi Derby, Martin England, William Hurd and Toby Heaton.

Check it out through Blackboard or at http://www.pipeline.unh.edu.

Reminder: Turn in Your Waiver Forms

If you have not yet turned in your staff waiver forms to Business Services for the UNH Durham spring undergraduate tuition billing, please do so before the Dec. 7 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

An Evening of Fine Conversation with the John Hunter Trio

The Faculty Concert Series presents “An Evening of Fine Conversation” with the John Hunter Trio on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 8:00 p.m. in the Bratton Recital Hall of the Paul Creative Arts Center.

Bassist John Hunter, pianist Tom Robinson and drummer Tim Gilmore combine elements of trust, risk, listening and their own individual musical experiences to create a conversation between three friends and the audience, in the language of jazz standards. They will be featuring music from their new CD, “Skylight.”

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at 2-2404.

New Orleans Musician To Blow His Horn

The UNH Traditional Jazz Series will present the stylistically comprehensive young trumpeter Nicholas Payton with his quartet on Monday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Theatre of the Paul Creative Arts Center.

A New Orleans native, Payton has absorbed the rich musical history of his beloved city created by such greats as Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie.

During this special performance, Payton will be accompoanied by Mike Moreno on guitar, Esset Okon Essiet on bass and Sylvia Cuenca on drums.

Tickets ($8.00, adults; $6.00, students and senior citizen) are available at the MUB ticket office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. one hour prior to the concert or by calling 2-2290.

A brochure of the upcoming season and other jazz events is available from the music department at 2-2404.

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.

Flu Clinic

Health Services will hold a flu clinic Wednesday, Nov.15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Granite State Room. Faculty and staff are encouraged to get immunized. Cost is $25. Payment can be made by Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa), CATS Cache, check or cash. Individuals should plan on waiting 20 minutes after receiving the vaccine.

More information available at http://www.unh.edu/health-services or by calling 2-1530

The Real Deal on Fast Food -Free Nutrition Talk

Don’t miss registered dietitian Rochelle L’Italien‘s talk “How Can Fast Food Be Healthy?” Nov. 15 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. in the Piscataqua Room at Holloway Commons. No registration necessary.

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

Theatre Productions

Two Theatre Department Offerings: Rare Production of Hamlet and A Musical Revue The theatre and dance department will perform “Hamlet Quarto” directed by David Richman, 1993 winner of the Lindberg Memorial Award, at the Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center, Nov. 8-12.

On Nov. 14, the Musical Theatre Showcase will be presented at the Hennessy Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center, at 6 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased at the MUB ticket office, Monday -Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; by calling 2-2290 or at www.unhmub.com. General admission for “Hamlet Quarto” is $12.50. All others, including seniors, UNH ID holders, children 12 and under and groups of 15 or more, are $10.50.

Musical Theatre Showcase tickets are $3.50 each, with proceeds benefiting theatre and dance scholarships. The box office opens one hour prior to curtain. For more information, call 2-0093.

ArtBreak Fall Schedule

Weekly “ArtBreak” programs, offered Wednesdays at noon in The Art Gallery in conjunction with the exhibitions (free admission), include the following:

Wednesday, Nov. 8, gallery talk: Ben Cariens, sculptor and assistant professor of art, discusses the work of Lewis Cohen.

Wednesday, Nov.15, discussion: Raina Ames, Department of Theatre and Dance, presents a ‘behind-the-scenes” look at the upcoming production “X Factor.”

Wednesday, Nov. 29, slide lecture by exhibiting faculty artist Julee Holcombe.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, concert by Joyful Rain, with flutist Ellen Rondina and guitarist David Newsam.

You Owe It To Your Health

Free blood pressure screenings offered through the Embrace Life Fully (ELF) program will be held Nov. 15, and Dec. 13 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Health Services.

EOS Spheres Concert

The Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble will perform Thursday, Nov. 16, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the Morse Hall atrium.

CopyNet Card upgrades to Cat's Cache system

Students can now use their Cat's Cache card to make copies and prints with the upgrade of the CopyNet debit card to Cat’s Cache. To transfer money from a CopyNet Card to a Cat’s Cache account, bring the card to the Dining/ID Office, Holloway Commons, Room 101, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fund transfers will be made through the end of Fall 2006 semester.

All UNH ID card holders automatically have a Cat’s Cache account. Others may purchase a Cat’s Cache Guest Card. Fund transfers can be made at:

Cat’s Cache Account Management Machine (cash or credit card)
Online transfer from your credit card (www.unh.edu/dining, click on Cat’s Cache, and select Cat’s Cache Deposits)
UNH Dining/ID Office, or online at www.unh.edu/dining (Cash or Check only)
For more information contact David Rohde, UNH Printing & Mailing Services, 2-0530.

Request for proposals

The UNH Center for the Humanities is accepting applications for the James H. Hayes and Claire Short Hayes Chair in the Humanities. The Hayes Chair was established by James H. Hayes '32 and Claire Short Hayes '34 and intended to be a focal point within the University for research and teaching, concentrated on New Hampshire's history, culture and government.

The deadline for application is Nov. 15. For complete proposal information, go to http://www.unh.edu/humanities-center/2006 call for proposals.pdf or contact the Center for the Humanities program coordinator, Carina Self, by telephone at 2-4356 or by email at humanities.center@unh.edu.