FYI

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.

United Way Giving

Today is the official end of the UNH United Way campaign but donations will be accepted after Thanksgiving and into next week. So far, 152 employees have contributed $28,970. That’s more than halfway toward the $50,000 goal and 4.9 percent of the 20 percent participation goal.

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

Holiday Shopping Comes to You With Evergreen Fair

Fifty selected artisans and artists will present their wares at the annual Evergreen Fair taking place at the MUB Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Visit the “shops” of a toymaker, feather painter, soap maker, photographer, watercolorist, dressmaker, woodcarver and doll sculptor. Entertainment will be provided by harpsichordist R.P. Hale.

There’s no admission charge.

Religious Diversity Discussion Dec. 6

A program on the issues of religious diversity will be held Dec. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Strafford Room at the MUB.

“Common Ground: The Possibilities and Perils of Interfaith Respect” will explore commonalities across various faith traditions as well as the rewards and challenges of Interfaith commitment, dialogue and work.

Faculty and community speakers will set the tone for small discussion groups facilitated by representatives of different spiritual traditions and identities.

Persons should contact Sylvia Foster at 862-1058 sfoster@unh.edu

All That Jazz Nov. 28

The Music Department presents an evening of jazz standards, both old and new, performed by small, student combos on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public, the concert takes place in the Johnson Theatre of the Paul Creative Arts Center. For more information, call the 2-2404.

Symphony Presents Grainger Dec. 3

A concert by the university symphony orchestra and concert choir, under the director of William Kempster, will take place Sunday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Theatre at the Paul Creative Arts Center.

The program begins with the Orchestra performing one of Percy Grainger’s most ambitious works, “The Warriors—Music to an Imaginary Ballet.” Composed during the years 1913-1916 this “experimental” composition includes 3 pianos, off-stage brass and on-stage orchestra. The Concert Choir will join the Orchestra to present Beethoven’s “Mass in C, Op. 86.”

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

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 a 15% 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 2-4234.

WSBE Dean Search Interviews

The public and university community are invited to meet and interview the two 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.