FYI

Globalize your Mouth

The annual International Food Luncheon will be held this Friday, Nov. 17, from 11:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. at Smith Hall. Many nationalities will be represented. Some of the planned menu options are:

baklava,
tiramisu,
pierogis,
spannakopita,
curry chicken,
kimchee, and
spice cake

Tickets are on sale at the door for $.50 each, and the dishes will be at varying costs. Entertainment includes an A Cappella group and a fashion show.

It’s Not Too Late To Give

With only one week left in the UNH United Way campaign, donations have reached $12,396, or 24.8 percent of the $50,000 goal. So far, 65 employees have made a contribution, putting participating at 2.1 percent of the 20 percent target.

The campaign ends Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Remember, payroll deductions are available for benefits-eligible employees while hourly and temporary employees can be billed. 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

Remember To Power Down: Unplug, Shut Off

Before heading off for the Thanksgiving holiday, make sure to unplug computers, printers, and other electronic equipment that will continue to draw energy while not in use if left on/plugged in.

About $20,000 was saved by taking those simple measures during last year’s breaks. So do your part and power down.

Breakfast Changes at the Dairy Bar

Effective Nov. 27th, the Dairy Bar will be serving breakfast sandwiches, pastries and beverages, during their regular breakfast hours of 8-11a.m.

Hot breakfasts can be arranged for any group wishing to use the dining space for meetings. Reservations can be made for groups of 10 to 25, with options for breakfast service. Twenty-four hour notice required. Call Bev Nemetz at 2-4843.

Most breakfasts will run $3 to $3.50 per person with a15% gratuity. Self-serve coffee, muffins and fruit is also available. Payment can be with cash, check or POB.

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 862-4234.

WSBE Dean Search Interviews

The public and university community are invited to meet and interview the three remaining WSBE dean candidates. The interview dates are:

Michael, Ginzberg, Hockessin, DE Nov. 27 3:30-4:30 President’s Conf. Rm., Thompson Hall

Timothy Mescon, Atlanta, GA Nov. 30 11:00-12:00 Trustee’s Board Room, Thompson Hall

The link to view the candidates’ CVs is: http://www.unh.edu/academic-affairs/ under “news and announcements”

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.

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

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

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. 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 Dec. 13 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Health Services.