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Fall 2012 University of New Hampshire at Manchester Dave Beaudry knows what a good education can mean, which is why he serves on the Engineering Technology’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). An engineering manager for an international lighting manufacturer with more than 15 years of experience, he graduated from the University of New Hampshire’s Electrical Engineering Technology program (EET). Since he also works with the company’s newest employees, he’s seen firsthand how important it is to have the right education, one that specifically relates to the field. “I wouldn’t have gotten where I am without it,” he said. “Nowadays, you can’t be hired as an engineer without a degree and most companies want a technical degree. You couldn’t do product or equipment design without it or manage people who do.” And where do they find these highly skilled people? Well, in Beaudry’s office of 19 people, four of them come from the UNH system. e rest are mostly out-of-state hires. Technology can be an exciting field in which to work – it’s fast-paced and constantly evolving. But this rapid progress can also bring unique challenges to a university program designed to train graduates for the Board Responds to the Need for an Educated Workforce e first floor of Manchester’s historic Pandora Mill is now home to the college’s computing technology and engineering technology programs, the UNH Graduate School’s Manchester campus, the Internship Program, the Office of Outreach Scholarship, and the Small Business Development Center. e renovated space provides the college with an additional 22,000 square feet beyond the existing location at 400 Commercial Street. e expansion included 10 additional classrooms and labs, faculty offices, and several student common areas and study spaces. Mihaela Sabin, associate professor and coordinator of the computing technology program, sees the expansion as an opportunity to respond to the demands of the businesses and industry. “Employers tell us they want computing professionals with skills in collaboration, communication, team work and problem solving. Our new computing technology lab provides space for just these needs, with large meeting tables and space for peer review and shared learning,” said Sabin. Dean Ali Rafieymehr said, “e new space provides a great opportunity for UNH Manchester to grow enrollments in our existing programs, while also enabling us to start new programs to address the needs of the business community. Expansion into the new space also allows us to create the Emerging Technology Center where our students can work on real world projects in collaboration with our business partners.” Pandora has been a landmark in Manchester since it was Industry Demand Sparks Expansion to Pandora Mill IN THIS ISSUE 2 Dean’s Corner 4 Voices of the (603) 5 Student Fellowships 7 Deals & Discounts 8 Class Notes MANCHESTER UNH unhmanchester (continued on page 9) (continued on page 3)

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University of New Hampshire at ManchesterIndustry Demand Sparks Expansion to Pandora MillThe first floor of Manchesters historic Pandora Mill is now home to the colleges computing technology and engineering technology programs, the UNH Graduate Schools Manchester campus, the Internship Program, the Office of Outreach Scholarship, and the Small Business Development Center. The renovated space provides the college with an additional 22,000 square feet beyond the existing location at 400 Commercial Street. The expansion included 10 additional classrooms and labs, faculty offices, and several student common areas and study spaces. Mihaela Sabin, associate professor and coordinator of the computing technology program, sees the expansion as an opportunity to respond to the demands of the businesses and industry. Employers tell us they want computing professionals with skills in collaboration, communication, team work and problem solving. Our new computing technology lab provides space for just these needs, with large meeting tables and space for peer review and shared learning, said Sabin. Dean Ali Rafieymehr said, The new space provides a great opportunity for UNH Manchester to grow enrollments in our existing programs, while also enabling us to start new programs to address the needs of the business community. Expansion into the new space also allows us to create the Emerging Technology Center where our students can work on real world projects in collaboration with our business partners. Pandora has been a landmark in Manchester since it was (continued on page 3)

Board Responds to the Need for an Educated WorkforceDave Beaudry knows what a good education can mean, which is why he serves on the Engineering Technologys Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). An engineering manager for an international lighting manufacturer with more than 15 years of experience, he graduated from the University of New Hampshires Electrical Engineering Technology program (EET). Since he also works with the companys newest employees, hes seen firsthand how important it is to have the right education, one that specifically relates to the field. I wouldnt have gotten where I am without it, he said. Nowadays, you cant be hired as an engineer without a degree and most companies want a technical degree. You couldnt do product or equipment design without it or manage people who do. And where do they find these highly skilled people? Well, in Beaudrys office of 19 people, four of them come from the UNH system. The rest are mostly out-of-state hires. Technology can be an exciting field in which to work its fast-paced and constantly evolving. But this rapid progress can also bring unique challenges to a university program designed to train graduates for the (continued on page 9)

IN THIS ISSUE 2 Deans Corner 4 Voices of the (603) 5 Student Fellowships 7 Deals & Discounts 8 Class Notes

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In the spring issue of Mill Works, Interim Dean Dr. Sally Ward expressed her confidence that the new Dean will discover what a unique and vital part our campus plays in the UNH repertoire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Ward for her great leadership of UNH Manchester. It did not take long for me to discover that UNH Manchester is a vital part of UNH that has been and will continue to be important to the Merrimack Valley community. UNH Manchester will expand to the newly transformed Pandora Mill this fall (see related story on front page). The first floor of the Pandora Mill will be the new home of our Dr. Ali Rafieymehr, Dean colleges computing technology and engineering technology programs, the UNH Graduate Schools Manchester campus, the Internship Program, and the Office of Outreach Scholarship. This expansion enables us to grow our existing programs and to add new programs. The expansion will also give us space to create an Emerging Technology Center (ETC) where our students, in collaboration with local businesses, will work on real world projects. I am confident that the ETC will be a win-win situation for our students, our business partners, and New Hampshire, especially when it comes to helping develop the states workforce.

UNH Manchester Advisory BoardThe Board advises Dean Ali Rafieymehr and the college community concerning programs and community outreach. They also help increase the colleges visibility in the community and serve as a resource to students, staff, and faculty.

Thomas Brennan Manchester School District Superintendent Kevin Clougherty NH Department of Revenue Administration Commissioner Jaye Gibson Casinghino Law Offices Administration Jeremy Hitchcock DynDNS - Dynamic Network Service CEO, CFO David Li Elliot Hospital Senior Vice President Joseph Lovejoy Baker, Newman & Noyes Principal, retired Stephanie McLaughlin Savoir-Faire Marketing & Communication Principal Bill Norton Norton Asset Management President Jay E. Taylor City of Manchester Economic Development Director, retired Frank E. Wells Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Senior Vice President

Deans Corner

Each day I learn more about the great projects that distinguish our campus. These reminders confirm my excitement to be back in New Hampshire and collaborating with faculty, staff, the Deans Advisory Board, and community members to continue providing our students a great education in the classroom and through internships.

Studying English During VacationThey say you have to learn to walk before you can learn to run. And before you know it, you guys will be sprinting, Kestlie Morelus told middle school students graduating from the EXCELL Program (Educational Excellence for English Language Learners) at UNH Manchester in August. Morelus is a student in the colleges biological sciences program and pursuing a career in pharmacy. Established in 2004, the EXCELL Program is an intensive summer program that helps students who are speakers of other languages improve their academic English skills and introduces them to US college culture. This years EXCELL program was funded by a grant from the Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation, with additional support from UNH Manchester, the New Hampshire College and University Council, the Student Ashley Eames helped EXCELL students learn about DNA. English Language Learning and Teaching Professional Development Cooperative of New Hampshire (ELL Co-op), and the UNH Provosts Office.Mission Statement: Mill Works tells the UNH Manchester story. Mill Works spotlights the accomplishments of UNH Manchesters students, faculty and staff; profiles academic programs; highlights alumni activities; reflects our community relationships; and provides information on upcoming events and services available to people in the region. Mill Works is published twice a year (fall and spring). It has a circulation of 16,500 and is published by the UNH Manchester Marketing and Community Relations Office.

UNH Manchester provides people living and working in the Merrimack Valley region with a range of educational and cultural resources and opportunities. For more information, please contact the Marketing & Community Relations Office at 603641-4306 or at [email protected]. Writing, Photography, Editing & Design byKim Lamarre-Wall Public Relations Program Coordinator Ginger Lever Director of Marketing and Community Relations Laura Piazza Graphic Designer Brian Tobin Administrative Assistant

For more information about programs and activities visit manchester.unh.edufacebook.com/unhmanchester twitter.com/unhmanchester

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Lights, Camera, Internship!Mollie Markins, a UNH Manchester senior majoring in communication arts, dreams of producing feature stories for television magazines such as Chronicle on WMUR-TV. She has taken the requisite courses from scriptwriting, to video production, to journalism. And, with her faculty mentor, Dana Myskowski, she participated in an independent film competition. This spring, she completed her career prep trifecta by winning a prized internship with WMURTV in Manchester. This year, scores of student interns like Markins are contributing to dozens of organizations throughout the Merrimack Valley region with their energy and talent. Collectively, theyve logged in some 42,000 hours of service. Internship sites comprise both a whos who of area organizations i.e., Velcro, BAE Systems, American Cancer Society, Manchester Central High School and a whos that? of lesserknown firms as well. Yet, at a time when organizations of every stripe are seeking new skill sets to meet changing markets and technology needs, these are win-win partnerships for students and companies alike. On the morning of her first day on the job, Markins recalls beingPhoto by Mike Ross, UNH Photographer

so excited that she calmly excused herself, went into the bathroom, checked to be sure she was alone, and then jumped up and down like a maniac with joy! After composing herself, she coolly emerged and began what would become a regular gig working Tuesdays from 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to midnight. Although you wont see her on the set of the morning and evening news hours, shes there, behind one of three cameras, as the anchors engage in a bit of live joshing or devote themselves to recounting the days events. In this kind of classroom, theres no place to hide. The studios are much smaller than they seem, says Markins, pointing to the set of the Cooks Corner show, its fireplace setting and weather pod each occupying its own little piece of real estate. With a director, three cameras, and small handful of technical staff on hand for each broadcast, there is absolutely no excess baggage among the crew. I thought it would involve more people, admits Markins, who grew up in Salem, NH. Although Im supervised, they dont stand there and tell you everything you should do. Its up to you to watch and learn and ask questions as you

go along, says Markins. In such a setting, everyone must be ready for anything. Once, the power went out in the station and the anchors continued to read the news in the dark, the sound of their voices still carrying live, marvels Markins. Seconds later, a crew member fixed the problem and viewers who had left the room to grab a snack would be none the wiser. Markins says when shes not behind the camera, she works on the teleprompter, audio board, and other areas of production. Although she hasnt had a chance to produce anything herself yet, Markins may get her chance. The station offered her a steady freelance position that will carry forward once she graduates.Contributed by David Moore, Editorial Director, UNH

Industry Demand Sparks Expansion to Pandora Mill (Continued from page 1)built in 1850. During its heyday, the 144,000 square foot Pandora Mill was home to a thriving textile industry, including Pandora Industries. The company closed in the 1980s and the building sat vacant for nearly 20 years until August 2012 when students filled the first floor classrooms. Aurore Eaton, executive director of the Manchester Historic Association, sees the Pandora Mill as an historical icon in the city of Manchester. She said, This is one of the most important historical structures in the city, and its recent rehab has brought it back to life in a wonderful way by blending history with modern materials and technologies. There couldnt be a more appropriate use for the building than to become an extension of the Universitys millyard campus! For more information and photos, visit the colleges website manchester.unh.edu/Pandora.

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Voices of the (603)Milling Around CD Recording Sixteen students from the performance groups Milling Around and the Mills Tones took to the recording studio, otherwise known as room 319. They recorded their first CD which was released in May. All CD sales help underwrite Voices of the (603). For more information or to order a CD, visit www.millingaround.org.

Student a cappella group, Milling Around, is hosting the third annual a cappella competition, concert, and educational clinics for New Hampshire middle and high school students Friday, October 12. The day-long program will provide opportunities for performance and networking between students, teachers, and schools. Jamie Saucier, club advisor, said, It is our hope that by providing this opportunity to the choruses across the state, the love for vocal music will flourish.

upgrade will allow the biological sciences program to offer a fullyear organic chemistry course sequence beginning this fall. Renovation of the space included increasing storage space and upgrading four fume hoods, making them large enough for two students to work together on projects.

in technology among K-12, an early intervention is the best practice. AliceTM programming for middle school students will allow us to spark interest in technology among the middle school students, especially female students, said Rafieymehr.

Annual Warm Clothing Drive

Middle School Students Learn 3D Design

Students and their teachers will be on campus during the day to attend clinics on topics such as audition anxiety, rehearsal techniques, developing a stage presence, and Beatboxing 101. Theyll then migrate to the newly renovated lodge at Manchesters McIntyre Ski Area for a 6:30 p.m. public concert where a 2012 NH schools a cappella champion will be recognized and celebrated. The event will be live-streamed at www.voicesofthe603.com and New Hampshire Public Television will broadcast the festival.

This fall, Manchester middle school students will have an opportunity to learn the basics of computer programming through AliceTM, an innovative 3D programming environment being offered at UNH Manchester. Taught by Ali Rafieymehr, the newly appointed Dean of UNH Manchester, AliceTM teaches students the basics of computing and how to use 3D graphics to create animated videos to tell their own story. AliceTM is designed to be a students first exposure to object-oriented programming. In AliceTM, 3-D objects (e.g., people, animals, and vehicles) populate a virtual world and students create a program to animate the objects. The six-week course will begin in September and will be offered for free to 20 students who are referred by teachers from Manchester middle schools. The goal is to provide hands-on learning experiences, encourage students to use their imagination and also to spark their interest in the field of computing. Dean Rafieymehr feels strongly that programs such as AliceTM are critical to addressing the need for computing experts in the future. We must ensure that we have sufficient students who pursue college education in the computing field. To spark interest

With colder days coming soon, planning is well underway for the 6th annual Warmth from the Millyard (WFMY) warm clothing drive which will begin in October. This years off-campus partners will include K-12 student groups, the NH Department of Transportation, NH Lions Clubs, The Way Home, and Child and Family Services. Students in the Community Leadership course will develop skills in leadership, communication, managing conflict and change, marketing, and project management, and an understanding of povertyrelated issues in New Hampshire. Activities will also include an evaluation of the project and how participation has influenced students learning, career choices, and civic engagement after graduation. Since it began in 2007, WFMY has evolved from a community leadership program class project to an award-winning, nationally recognized, state-wide initiative that combines multi-disciplinary classroom learning, communitybased research and community engagement. Community partners from more than 100 donating groups and social service agencies have collected and distributed over 25,000 items of warm clothing to those in need in New Hampshire. For information on how you can get involved, contact Ginger Lever at [email protected] or visit manchester.unh.edu/warmth.

Organic Chemistry Lab Makeover

The third floor of 400 Commercial Street saw renovations to the chemistry lab this summer. A lab

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January Term

Plans are underway for an exciting winter term. Courses will be offered on campus and online in the four-week winter break. A perfect opportunity for college students who are home on break and need to make-up some credits! Call the Registration Office for more information, 603-641-4136.

Tutor Christine Andrews taught the students about animal tracks and tracking, and UNH Manchester student Ruth Linehan demonstrated puppetry and the students had the opportunity to make their own puppets.

21 Graduate from Summer ESOL Program

Brennan and Hitchcock Join Advisory Board

Dean Ali Rafieymehr announced in August the appointment of Jeremy Hitchcock, CEO of Dyn, and Dr. Thomas Brennan, superintendent of the Manchester School District, to the colleges Advisory Board. Dean Rafieymehr noted that the two men will provide expertise and insights that will strengthen the collaboration between UNH Manchester and the regions business, technology, and K-12 education constituencies.

Their day came to an end with a friendly game show, Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader, where students cheered on teachers and classmates. The annual program is coordinated by UNH Manchesters Office of Student Activities in collaboration with the Marketing & Community Relations Department.

By graduating today, you have already lit the fire, but this is only the beginning of your life journey, was the message Danijela Jackson gave to students graduating from UNH Manchesters Summer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program in August. The 21 graduating students represented 12 countries. Now in its 15th year, UNH Manchesters ESOL Program is an intensive five-week summer course that helps students, ages 16 and older, who are Speakers of Other Languages improve their academic English skills and introduces them to US college culture. A graduate of the ESOL programs inaugural year, Jackson knows firsthand the courage and commitment needed to succeed as an immigrant in a new country, learning a new language. Your hard work has paid off and now is the time for you to take the tools you have been given and create new opportunities for you and your family, she said. Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas presented the graduates with a proclamation and congratulations. Life isnt about finding yourself; its about creating yourself, he said. Manchester School Superintendent Tom Brennan was also at the ceremony to offer his congratulations. He told the graduates that, Each and every one of you has made a courageous move. Its only the beginning!Mill Works | 5

Parker Varneys Day in College

This spring, 70 fifth grade students from Manchesters Parker Varney Elementary School filed into the hallways of UNH Manchester for the annual Day in College. Now in its eighth year, Day in College provides the students with a chance to experience learning in a college classroom. Kelly Callanan, a teacher from Parker Varney, said, Based on the kids reactions, the professors were very engaging. You could see their interest being sparked! Ralph Draper, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology (MET) taught the students Cool Science. Andrew Laurie Stangel, adjunct professor of art history, taught the students about the Deadly Plague through illustrations and story. ProfessionalFall 2012

Student Fellowships

Jennifer Silva, a senior in the psychology program, was honored this spring by Campus Compact as a Newman Civic Fellow for her community service and leadership. David Meehan, a sophomore in the computer information systems program, was named a 2012 John G. Winant Fellow by UNHs Carsey Institute. The fellowship supports his summer internship with the YWCA New Hampshire. The internship project will complete the implementation of a web application and database to provide donation management services to YWCA staff. The Carsey Institute received 35 applicants for this extremely competitive fellowship. Meehan was one of three students who received the award.

Faculty & Staff News

Rachel Blair Vogt and Carolyn Gamtso, reference and instruction librarians, presented a workshop at the New England Library Instruction Interest Group (NELIG). Their session was entitled Speed Databasing: Making Lasting Connections in 10 Minutes or Less. They also presented a poster session of the same name at the Association of College and Research Libraries-New England Chapter (ACRL-NEC) annual conference. Joy Breeden and Marisa Forti, academic counselors, were guest presenters at the Volunteer NH Life after AmeriCorps conference held on campus in March. Joy Breeden was named the UNH Manchester 2012 Staff Excellence winner in July. Breeden was nominated for her extraordinary commitment to students and service as an academic counselor and coordinator of disability services in the Academic Counseling Office. Beth Brideau will serve as UNH Manchesters AmeriCorps VISTA member during the 2012/2013 academic year. Her primary focus will be to support the 6th annual Warmth from the Millyard project and community leadership initiatives. Deborah Brown, professor of English, won the Pushcart Prize for her poem, Walking the Dogs Shadow, from her collection of the same name. The poem will appear in this years Pushcart Prize anthology, edited by novelist Bill Henderson. Brown was an invited reader and workshop leader at the Meacham Writers Conference at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, TN in March. She gave poetry readings at the Concord Public Library and Gibsons Bookstore and also judged a poetry contest at Kearsarge Elementary School in New London, NH in April. Michael Contarino, associate professor and coordinator of the politics and society program, appeared on NHPRs The Exchange, discussing The Responsibility to Protect doctrine against genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.

Professors Michael Contarino and Melinda Negron-Gonzales, and student Kevin Mason published an article entitled, The International Criminal Court and Consolidation of the Responsibility to Protect as an International Norm, Global Responsibility to Protect, Vol 3, Issue 4, 2012. Annie Donahue, associate professor and library director, shared the results of her student learning outcomes research study on the UNH Manchester Research Mentor Program at the 4th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference held in Ireland in May.She also presented this research in a poster session at the Plymouth State University Graduate Research Symposium in May. Carolyn Gamtso, associate professor and library specialist, gave a lecture entitled Education in Exile: Teaching in a Tibetan Refugee Community in the Himalayas at the Atria Marland Community in Andover, MA. Jack Hoza, associate professor and director of the sign language interpretation program, wrote a feature article entitled Team Interpreting: Framing and Processing What We Do for Across the Board, the quarterly publication of the Australian Sign Language Interpreter Association (ASLIA). Michele Johnston, web coordinator, and Kim Wall, public relations program coordinator, presented workshops at UNH Durhams Communication Summit in June. Johnston demonstrated examples of effective use of Google Analytics. Wall presented information about the strategies and management of the colleges social media presence. Kelly Kilcrease, assistant professor and coordinator of the business program had a manuscript entitled Outplacement Services for Displaced Employees: Attitudes of Human Resource Managers Based on Differences in Internal and External Delivery accepted for publication in theJournal of Employment Counseling. Jeff Klenotic, associate professor of communication arts, had an essay titled From Mom-and-Pop to Paramount-Publix: Selling the Community on the Benefits of National Theater Chains published in the book Watching Films (2012). He also has a forthcoming article titled, Womens Business:

Female Film Exhibitors in New Hampshire During the 1910s in Locating the Moving Image (2012). Ginger Hobbs Lever, director of Marketing & Communication Relations, will present Community Stakeholders Perceptions of Engagement atthe 13th Annual National Outreach Scholarship conference at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL in October. In May she presented a workshop, Marketing Strategies for Libraries at the New Hampshire Library Trustees Associations conference and in July she led a workshop on strategic marketing and communication at the New England CemeteryAssociation annual conference. Patrick Pax McCarthy, lecturer and assistant director of the sign language interpretation program, presented a talk entitled ASL Outcomes at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in Denver, CO. Co-presenters were Cynthia Sanders, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Brenda Schertz, University of South Maine. Regina McCarthy, assistant dean, and Marisa Forti, academic counselor, lead a roundtable discussion on the topic of Student Veterans for the New Hampshire Statewide Summit, Making Excellence Inclusive: Building Engaged Higher Education Learning Communities in April. Trece Mettauer, senior lecturer in communication arts and coordinator of community outreachscholarship, presented a workshop on Navigating the Role of Step Parent for the Family Education Collaborative in Manchester, NH. Mettauer also served on the Community Review Team (CRT) for theGranite United Way funding process. Trece Mettauer and Alison Paglia, associate professor of psychology, presented a workshop for Campus Compact NH in April entitled, Designing Community-Based Research Opportunities for Undergraduates. Justin Moore, IT technician and lab coordinator, appeared in the play Speakeasy Dollhouse in New York City. The play is an immersive production about a prohibitionera speakeasy. Melinda Negron-Gonzales, assistant professor of politics and society, published an article entitled Cooperation between Religious and Secular Rights Organizations in Turkey in Turkish Studies 13:3 (September 2012). She was also an instructor for a workshop entitled Spotlight on Turkey for New Hampshire educators this spring. It was sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Foundation and the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. Additionally, she gave a talk entitled Democratic Consolidation in Turkey:The Role & Contribution of Civil Society, at the University of Connecticut in April as part of a panel discussion on Democratization in Turkey.

Faculty Excellence

Each year UNH Manchester recognizes the outstanding teaching of a residential faculty member and an adjunct faculty member. The faculty excellence awards recognize faculty members who are inspiring, challenging and effective teachers whose concern and respect for students is evident both in and out of the classroom. Kelly Kilcrease (top), assistant professor and coordinator of the business program, was the recipient of the 2012 Faculty Excellence Award, and the recipient of the Adjunct Teaching Award was Toni Callahan (bottom), adjunct professor of Italian.

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Senior English major and peer writing tutor Allison Pelletier, alongside Librarians Annie Donahue, Carolyn Gamtso, and Rachel Blair Vogt, and Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) Director Jennifer Jefferson presented Peer2Peer: Your Research Solution at the New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) conference at Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA in June. The team spoke about the colleges Peer Research Mentor Program that trains CAE writing tutors in research skills so that they

Jack Resch, professor of history, contributed an essay entitled History Behind the Documents as the preface to An American Reader edited by Jin Hengshan, Vice Dean at East China Normal University where Resch was a Fulbright Lecturer in 2009/2010. In April, Resch attended the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians in Milwaukee where he chaired a session on Revolutionary Frontiers: Postwar Migration, 1783-1800, and served as the commentator on the papers given at the session. Mihaela Sabin, associate professor and coordinator of the computer information systems program, presented a poster entitled Student-pull instead of instructorpush: In preparation for a student learning dashboard at the 17th

Sally Ward, interim dean and professor of sociology, coauthored an article titled Mapping Food Insecurity and Food Sources in New Hampshire Cities and Towns with Barbara Wauchope, researcher and associate professor, in the Carsey Institutes spring 2012 newsletter.

SLI Program Announces New Advisory BoardThe Sign Language Interpretation (SLI) program at UNH Manchester announced a new advisory board to help provide future direction for the program. The board includes Deaf leaders, interpreters, as well as a student and alumni representative. Since interpreters work in a bilingual/bicultural field, it is crucial for the interpreting program to have its hand on the pulse of the community. The advisory board provides such an opportunity. The board will also help guide the SLI program as they look at ways to better serve the community and prepare graduates for the interpreting field. Jack Hoza, sign language interpretation program director and associate professor said, As one of only a few accredited interpreting programs in the country, it is important that we have strong connections with the Deaf community and professional interpreters, and seek input from these organizations and agencies. Having an advisory board helps us in both respects.Fall 2012

Deals & DiscountsThe Marketing & Community Relations Department released a college student discount program this fall in response to requests from students. The program solicits discounts from area businesses for all college students. New discounts are promoted each Tuesday, posted on the website, and information is distributed through UNH Manchesters social media networks. Discounts are valid for all New Hampshire college students. Businesses are invited to submit their discounts via the webpage, manchester.unh.edu/nhstudentdeals. Its the second most visited page in this section of the website! Follow @UNHManchester on Twitter and Like us on Facebook to be among the first to see the new discounts each Tuesday.

The advisory board membership includes H. Dee Clanton, State Coordinator with the program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with the Department of Education (DOE); Glenys Crane-Emerson, President of New Hampshire Association of the Deaf (NHAD); Heather Geisser, President of the New Hampshire Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NHRID); Megan Kerrigan, alumni representative; Madeline Olio Ruano, Services Coordinator for the Deaf with Granite State Independent Living (GSIL); Mike Wallace, Program Coordinator with the Manchester Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program; and Susan Wolf-Downes, Director of Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (NDHHS). The SLI program at UNH Manchester offers courses in American Sign Language (ASL), linguistics and culture, interpretation, and field experience. In addition to classes, students have the opportunity to gain experience through the ASL club, volunteering at local organizations, and participating in events within the Deaf community.

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Susanne Paterson, associate professor of English, and Carolyn Gamtso, associate professor and reference librarian, published an article entitled Guiding Students from Consuming Information to Creating Knowledge: A Freshman English Library Instruction Collaboration in the journal Communications in Information Literacy (CIL).

can help students throughout the research and writing processes.

Annual Conference of the Northeast region of the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC-NE 2012) at Quinnipiac University in April. Sabin had a panel proposal entitled Interactive Learning Online: Challenges and Opportunities accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 13th annual conference on Information Technology Education (SIGITE 2012). She will moderate the panel at the SIGITE 2012 conference in Calgary, Canada in October. Additionally, Sabin was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the ACM Special Interest Group in Information Technology Education for the 2012-2015 term. And she participated in the App Inventor Summit @ MIT organized by the MIT Center for Mobile Learning in July. She will use the findings from the summit working groups to propose a mobile computing course for all majors at UNH Manchester.

Class Notes

Katelyn Dobbs (12, communication arts) was honored by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire in May for her documentary film about the controversy regarding a pond in Mont Vernon named Jew Pond. The video presence on YouTube drew considerable attention to the controversy about the manmade pond which was later named Carleton Pond, after the Carleton family who donated the 5 acres that contains the pond. Dobbs is now a writer with the Bedford Journal. Susan (Bernard) Frazers academic career at UNH began when she was a young, single mom on welfare, studying part-time at Merrimack Valley College (pre-UNH Manchester) where she earned an AA degree in general studies in 1985. She continued at UNH Durham and earned a B.A. in political science in 1991, and a B.S. in meteorology from Plymouth State University in 1993. She and her husband Tom, whom she met at UNH Manchester, raised three children and ran a painting business while attending classes full-time. Frazers job with NOAA (National Weather Service) brought them to tornado alley in Texas in 1994. Susan left NOAA in 1997 and has been self-employed ever since. They live in San Antonio, TX and are the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren. She said, We both believe UNH Durham and Manchester gave us a true education; taught us to think critically and analyze intelligently, which makes us much better world citizens. And, Id especially like to thank Professors Deborah Brown, John Cerullo and John Resch. My sincerest appreciation goes out to them every single day! Michael Glaeser (08, business) was accepted to the University of Sheffield in England to pursue a Masters Degree in history. He

begins his program in September.

games, practices, league information, and communication with parents and athletes. She will also co-coach the high schools soccer team. Mason wanted to stay connected with UNH Manchester, a place she said, I love! Its such a great, supportive community! This fall she will be tutoring with the Center for Academic Enrichment in sciences, writing, and Italian. She will also stay involved with the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship student club which she started as a student at the college. The leadership skills I developed from my experience with the club were very helpful. It gave me a lot of useful experience, she said. Mason plans to pursue graduate school when shes completed her interim position with Nashua Christian Academy. Lowell Mower (12, history) published a paper in UNHs Inquiry journal in January. The article is entitled The 1754 Excise on Spirituous Liquors: Taxes, Political Rhetoric, and the English Concept of Liberty in Eighteenth-Century Colonial Massachusetts. Susan Noyes (95, English, 96G Education, 05 CAGS) was named Superintendent of the Moultonborough School District in the spring of 2012. Prior to this position, Noyes was the principal at the Kimball and Walker schools in Concord, NH. Steven Temperino (05G, public administration) was sworn in this spring as Assistant Director of the New Hampshire Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Temperino was previously the Police Chief in Plymouth, NH. Leah Whitehouse (09, business) was accepted to the Harvard Graduate School of Education to pursue a Masters Degree with a focus on statistics and research methods.

Mike Glaeser touring England with Professor Andy StangelIrene Grigoriadis (78, AA) is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and owner of ProtoType Industries, Inc., a technical publications services and consulting company in Santa Monica, CA. Danijela (Misanovic) Jackson (02, humanities) gave a heartwarming speech as the keynote speaker at the colleges annual ESOL graduation in August. She was a graduate of the first ESOL program in 1998. She later went on to earn her bachelors degree from UNH Manchester, and then a masters degree in history and a post graduate certificate in global studies from the University of North Carolina. She is a counselor and adjunct professor at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, MA. Becky Mason (12, biological sciences) accepted a position as the Interim Athletic Director with her high school alma mater, Nashua Christian Academy. She will be responsible for coordinating the

Tyson Takes DC by SegwayImagine a management position where you spend part of your days tooling around on a Segway, cruising through a major metropolitan city while pointing out interesting architectural and historical details to a group of mesmerized tourists. Now, imagine you are a history major, with a Bachelors degree from UNH Manchester, and youre doing all this in Washington, DC, the ultimate mecca for history buffs. So goes the life of Rick Tyson (10, history). This spring he was chosen to head up a new Segway operation in Washington that gives three-hour tours along the famous DC Mall, a two-mile stretch of museums, monuments, and memorials. Unlike other tours in the DCarea, this one is run by the manufacturer itself and is linked with the Smithsonian. It is the only tour operated directly from the Mall and, with more than four million people walking through the Smithsonian each year, the location is sure to give it a boost over the competition. This was a dream come true, said Tyson. To be involved in the museums and get paid for it? This is the place to be. And its all thanks to his time with UNH Manchester. I am so thankful for UNH, with all their help, especially Professor Resch for helping me to get started with the internships and Professor Macieski for encouraging me to continue with my education.Contributed by Cathy RobertsonSouter

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Board Responds to the Need for an Educated Workforce (Continued from page 1)electronics or manufacturing fields. Without the most current training and access to cuttingedge equipment and systems, a course in engineering can get stale very quickly. Thats where the engineering technologys Industrial Advisory Board comes in. Made up of professionals from local corporations, the involvement of the IAB gives graduates a stepup on the competition. When youve got local business leaders providing in-depth analysis of your program, with feedback on curriculum or recommendations on innovative new technologies, you have a program designed to train graduates to step right into the workforce. We help align the program with the requirements that we see in the industry, said IAB member Shawn Banker, plant manager for Velcro USA Inc., in Manchester. Banker graduated from the UNH Manchester Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program in 1990 and has since worked his way up through the ranks at Velcro. As a program graduate, he knows both what they have to offer and what could be added to increase the programs effectiveness. We give them feedback on things they need to include or on things that we realize we did not receive during our education that would be helpful to new hires, graduates, and students who do projects in the industry, he said. With years of experience in their fields, the board members know where the field will be expanding. For instance, lean manufacturing, or cutting down on variations to increase productivity and consistency, is a catchphrase on everyones lips. Then there is the progress towardsFall 2012

more automation and the need for training in this area. On a personal level, its important to give back to the community and to help provide support and structure to their educational goals, said Keith McBrien, a project manager at GDS Associates, a utility consulting firm and IAB member. On a more selfish note, I enjoy being involved with the IAB and providing information for college graduates. McBrien graduated from the UNH Manchester Mechanical Engineering Technology program in 1995. He first started working in manufacturing where he saw exactly how his degree helped him be prepared.Engineering Technology, Industrial Advisory Board Angelo Arecchi, Labsphere, Inc. Robert Arredondo, NHTI Barbara Bancroft, Nashua Community College Shawn Banker, Velcro USA Inc. Dave Beaudry, OSRAM SYLVANIA JD Bell, EPE Corporation Dan Chloros, InfoWave Technologies John Gillespie, Retired Oliver Holt, BAE Systems Ken Jones, Retired Dave Lamprey, OSRAM SYLVANIA David Luneau, ClassCo Inc. Frank Maliski, KLEENLine Corp. Keith McBrien, GDS Associates Inc. Frank Polito, NHTI Tom Royce, Websense, Inc. Jeff Setrin, L-1 Identity Solutions Naveena Swamy, RoboTech Center

While the manufacturing industry remains strong, more and more students turn away from the profession since they, and their parents, believe that manufacturing has left the country. This leaves local businesses with a smaller pool of college graduates from which to choose. Industry in New Hampshire needs trained employees and are working with schools to give direction on what they need. Manufacturing in the US is starting to pick back up, said McBrien. Its all in high value products. This type of work needs fewer workers than the old-school factory line worker, but they also need to be far better trained. Nationally, according to a study by the Manufacturing Institute, there are about 600,000 unfilled factory jobs because they require the kind of skilled training you can get only from a qualified program. The IAB ensures that quality programming is available at UNH Manchester. Find out more about UNH Manchesters engineering technology program online, manchester.unh.edu/degrees, or call Melissa Gould at 603-6414101.Contributed by Cathy RobertsonSouter

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Graduation in Arms ParkThis May the sun was shining on nearly 200 students who graduated with associates, bachelors, and masters degrees as well as advanced graduate certificates. The ceremony was first of many to be held outside in Arms Park, located behind UNH Manchester. The 27th annual Commencement proceedings, lead by UNH President Mark Huddleston, included remarks from student speaker Nancy Fernandes (12, biological sciences) and a keynote address from Steve Norton, Executive director of the NH Center for Public Policy Studies. John Dudas, President of FIRST, accepted the 2012 Granite State Award on behalf of the FIRST organization.