FYI
March 26, 2004

Celebrate with Sharon Meeker
Friends of Sharon Meeker, extension specialist for NH Sea Grant and UNH Cooperative Extension, are invited to a reception in her honor from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 1, in the Windsor Charles Room of the New England Center. Sharon is retiring this April after 23 years of service.

Cornucopia collecting for Easter
Cornucopia is collecting food baskets for the Easter season. Baskets can be dropped off on April 6 or by noon on April 7 at the Campus Ministry House, 15 Mill Rd. Volunteers are needed to sit at the Cornucopia food pantry on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Contact Stephen Luber at 2-1889 or stephen.luber@unh.edu.

Water main flushing planned
UNH and Durham plan to exercise all gate valve boxes and flush all community water mains this spring. These procedures stir up sediment, so some discoloration of the water may occur; however, the water remains safe for drinking. Gate valve exercising and water main flushing will be done from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. April 5 to May 1. There will be no flushing during weekend hours. Info: Facilities Support Center at 2-1437.

Recognition events set for May
The annual recognition programs for Operating Staff and PAT/Extension Educators take place in May. Staff members will be honored for longevity and excellence. Longevity is calculated by an employee reaching 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service by May 31. Contact Christina VanHorn at 2-0519 for information regarding either program or if you should have received a letter and did not.

Cigna now covers Health Services
UNH employees covered by Cigna insurance can receive medical care at Health Services for acute problems (urgent, immediate care but not emergency) for which it might be difficult or inconvenient to see your primary care provider. Examples include acute injuries such as lacerations, initial treatment of burns, and falls, and acute infections such as conjunctivitis, urinary tract infection, and a severe sore throat. Employees will be directed to their primary care providers to ensure continuity of care if they are seeking services for non-acute needs or more involved health issues. http://www.unh.edu/health-services/facServices.htm.

Kidder Fund nominations due
Kidder Fund Award nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Wednesday, April 7 from 8-10 a.m. in the MUB Granite State Room. One staff member, one faculty member and one student who, through their scholarship, leadership or outstanding efforts, foster greater understanding of sexual orientation at UNH, will be recognized. Contact 2-1058 or glbt.commission@unh.edu for a nomination form. Nominations are due Monday, March 29.