Biography of a college town Dec 27, 2008
Blake Gumprecht of Portsmouth, associate professor and chair of the geography department at the University of New Hampshire, published the first literary analysis of the American college town ... "We don't have a good concept of geography in the U.S. It's memorizing capitals ...; maybe a class in junior high or high school," explains Gumprecht, associate professor and chair of the geography department at the University of New Hampshire ... Area readers will note that the University of New... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Meet Binx, the celebrity Salvation Army goat Dec 27, 2008
Higgins now works at the University of New Hampshire in the dining hall. He's brought Binx onto campus and everyone from "the top dogs" down to the students crowd around. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
US beats Germany 8-2 in world juniors opener Dec 26, 2008
Van Riemsdyk, chosen No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in last year's NHL draft, is a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire. Bowman is a forward with Spokane of the Western Hockey League. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
MARILYN “MAL” LOUISE EATON (TOUGAS), 82, of Tubac, Dec 26, 2008
Born in Manchester, N.H., Mal attended Manchester Central High School and graduated from University of New Hampshire in 1948. She enjoyed an adventurous life working with her husband for the Smithsonian tracking satellites in observatories around Central and South America. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
N.H. woman moves from pageants to lumberjack contests with ease Dec 25, 2008
"They're two completely different things - I know that," said 21-year-old Christiann Unger, the outgoing Miss Gate City (Nashua), who juxtaposes beauty pageants with ax-slinging as a member of the University of New Hampshire Woodsmen Team. "I like both of them," said the sandy-blond, blue-eyed, freckled beauty, never without dangly rhinestone earrings or manicured fingernails dipped in pink, with a shrug. (Boston Globe)
Kittery wind turbine pays dividends Dec 23, 2008
A seven-kilowatt system was installed on Appledore Island in 2007 to power air quality monitoring equipment as part of a University of New Hampshire research project, and the town of Saco installed a similar Entegrity EW50 wind turbine downtown in February 2008. A larger wind farm (potentially 20 to 40 megawatts) is currently being investigated at a site located on a 300-foot ridge across from Marshwood High School in South Berwick. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Editorial: Lubchenco nod marks a shift back to science (Dec. 22) Dec 22, 2008
Andrew Rosenberg, a former NOAA deputy director and now a professor at the University of New Hampshire, had this to say about Lubchenco s nomination: When has NOAA been headed by a member of the National Academy and a fellow of the Royal Society. That s exactly the right signal. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Grudging support for gas tax hike in poll Dec 21, 2008
"You've got two-thirds of the people who say it wasn't worth it, but they're going to have to pay for it," said Andrew E. Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, which conducted the Globe's poll. "That makes a political problem.". (Boston Globe)
Locals name their best and worst holiday gifts Dec 21, 2008
For Katelyn Ward, a recent University of New Hampshire grad (and Belle in Prescott Park's "Beauty and the Beast") currently in New York City, her worst gift was a joke gone bad. Seems Ward's aunt and uncle's idea of a good knee-slapper was giving an 8 year old a bag of coal in her Christmas stocking. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lexington teams head to Robonautica state tourney Dec. 20 Dec 20, 2008
The team is also featured on the Web site of Dr. Molly Lutcavage, the director of the Large Pelagics Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, at largepelagics. unh. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Start-ups in India: A suitable business Dec 19, 2008
But they quickly turn to angel investors , mostly rich individuals, who invested $26 billion in over 57,000 young enterprises in 2007, according to the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire. In India, says Mr Basant, investors will rarely consider amounts less than 5m rupees ($100,000) it is not worth the hassle and they prefer to invest twice that. (The Economist)
Obama chooses top science advisers Dec 19, 2008
Andrew Rosenberg, who was deputy director of NOAA's Marine Fisheries Service under President Bill Clinton and is professor of natural resources and the environment at the University of New Hampshire, said that by selecting Lubchenco someone who is a respected researcher and an active player in national policy discussions "it's saying that science agencies have a role in policy.". Staff researcher Madonna Lebling contributed to this report. (MSNBC -- Race)
Holes in Earth's magnetic cloak let the sun in Dec 18, 2008
"What we observed was the breach in the levee," said Jimmy Raeder, a physicist at the University of New Hampshire. "This has taken us completely by surprise.". (Reuters)
Give the gift of exercise (like a gym membership) Dec 18, 2008
"This is a good opportunity for us all to take stock the success or happiness of the holiday season does not need to be measured by the amount of money you spend but should be measured by the quality of time and personal commitment we offer to each other and those we care about," said Professor Shelia McNamee, interpersonal communication expert at the University of New Hampshire. One choice, then, could be to make a coupon book offering friends the promise of a walk or of starting up an exercise... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Scientists find hole in Earth's magnetic field Dec 17, 2008
Jimmy Raeder, a physicist with the University of New Hampshire, predicted a more intense solar cycle. That's because the Earth's and the sun's magnetic fields will be in sync at the cycle's peak, expected in 2012, that will cause an influx of solar particles, Raeder said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Blossoming in the winter: Some students opt for Dec. grad instead of May Dec 17, 2008
"I had every intention of gradating early," said Rob Pore, a 21-year-old University of New Hampshire student who is due to graduate this December. "I feel if I can get the course work done in three and a half years, I should do it.". (The New Hampshire, NH)
Report: UNH's freshman camp canceled due to nudity Dec 16, 2008
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) -- A disciplinary report says the University of New Hampshire disbanded one of its oldest student organizations because counselors got naked in front of campers and mooned them as they left on a bus. The college earlier had declined to say exactly what happened to prompt it to disband Freshman Camp, a student-run organization that welcomes incoming freshmen before classes start. (Concord Monitor)
Scott Richardson helps local singers expand their range Dec 16, 2008
"Eventually he moved East to attend grad school at the University of New Hampshire, where he studied vocal pedagogy. He continued working bands; played clubs, weddings "nothing earth-shattering. " But it did put him in touch with area musicians."I just started running into various musicians talking about vocal woes 'my voice sounds terrible,' ' wish I could sing higher. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Many still without power; aid available Dec 15, 2008
The shelters in Exeter, Kingston and Durham will remain open until Wednesday or later if necessary, with the University of New Hampshire serving reduced-fare meals at Holloway Commons for Durham residents and supplying cots in the Hamel Recreation Center for UNH students living off campus without power. Devlin said that 170 people visited shelters in Rockingham and Strafford Counties Friday night and 270 on Saturday night, with that number expected to drop Sunday as the Portsmouth shelter closed... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Duker stands out for Amherst squad Dec 14, 2008
Odds and ends Denise Beliveau, a former Framingham High all-scholastic, is missing the start of her second season on the University of New Hampshire women's basketball team. The America East Conference's Rookie of the Year last season, the 6-foot forward underwent knee surgery over the summer and is eyeing a return in the second semester. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Marshwood-Traip hockey pairing a work in progress Dec 14, 2008
"That would be ideal," said coach Eric Royal, the former Spaulding High School standout and University of New Hampshire player. "We've hovered around 15 players ever since I've been here."This year we have two goalies for the first time ever. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kadehjian Case Dec 13, 2008
Brian is a 1992 graduate of Belmont High School, holds a BA in History from the University of New Hampshire, and is employed as a Fund Administrator at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Company in Boston. Emily is a 1994 graduate of Massena Central High School, holds a BA in Sociology from Boston University and an MS in Health Communication from Tufts School of Medicine. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
NH researchers say New England gets less snow Dec 12, 2008
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) -- If it seems like there's less snow these days then there used to be, University of New Hampshire researchers say it's because New England's winter climate is changing. UNH scientists have found that in the last 40 years, winters have gotten milder. (Concord Monitor)
Hemingways unite as Aces Dec 12, 2008
Their years at the University of New Hampshire did not overlap. Brett, who was traded twice as a rookie last season before landing in Anchorage, liked playing with the Aces -- he scored 26 points in 25 games for them last season. (Anchorage Daily News)
Man files suit against University, TNH among others Dec 12, 2008
The New Hampshire, the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Police Department, the UNH Conduct Office, and the UNH Student Affairs Office among others, are being sued by Bert J. Allen III of Newmarket. Allen was banned from campus by the UNH Police Department in September for posting fliers asking to "lease a wife or bride" or "concubines.". (The New Hampshire, NH)
Donations still coming in despite economic worries Dec 12, 2008
"As a community we come together and take this seriously," said Katlyn Breton, head of the Holiday Stars program at the University of New Hampshire through the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Breton, a senior nursing student at UNH, has participated in Holiday Stars for three years. (The New Hampshire, NH)
UNH hockey team pulls away from Holy Cross Dec 12, 2008
The University of New Hampshire hockey team closed out the first half of its season with a 9-4 non-conference win over Holy Cross Thursday one that saw an early four-goal lead slip away and may have provided as many questions as answers. "We almost let that one get away from us and that definitely would have been on our minds the next three weeks," said center James van Riemsdyk, who had a goal and four assists. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
AGU Journal highlights -- Dec. 11, 2008 Dec 12, 2008
M. Fahnestock: Institute for the Study of the Earth, Oceans and Space, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, U.S.A.. Source: Geophysical Research Letters (GRL) paper 10. (EurekAlert!)
Winter easing its grip on Northeast Dec 11, 2008
Analyzing four decades of winter climate data, beginning in 1965, University of New Hampshire scientists found that regional temperatures are rising at a rate of 0. 8 degrees per decade. (Boston Globe)
Rhody thumps New Hampshire Dec 11, 2008
KINGSTON Rhode Island s basketball team made short work of an overmatched University of New Hampshire squad, 88-56 Tuesday night. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
UNH looking to close first half with some momentum Dec 11, 2008
University of New Hampshire forward Jerry Pollastrone (left) and the Wildcats can end the first half of their season on a three-game winning streak if they beat Holy Cross at the Whittemore Center tonight ... And, yet, members of the University of New Hampshire hockey team are convinced they can have a merry Christmas if they win Thursday's non-league game against Holy Cross, their last game before a 3 -week mid-semester break. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Creeley 'Buck' Buchanan, ex-N.H. state senator; at 91 Dec 10, 2008
Mr. Buchanan also served as director of the regional office of the Federal Housing Authority, which became the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and on the University of New Hampshire board of trustees ... He graduated from Arlington High School in 1935 and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire in 1940. (Boston Globe)
America's Fastest-Dying Towns Dec 10, 2008
"Much of the low-level manufacturing work has gone overseas, or the jobs have shifted to the outer edges of the metro area," says Kenneth Johnson, a senior demographer at the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire. "What's happening is, you have industrial jobs replaced by service jobs.". (Forbes)
UNH singing Gentlemen hushed for hazing Dec 10, 2008
Members of the University of New Hampshire a cappella group, The Gentlemen, perform recently ... DURHAM Members of the University of New Hampshire's a cappella group, The Gentlemen, behaved ungentlemanly by hosting an underage drinking party where new members' heads were dunked in a bowl of "high-alcohol content" punch, according to the university. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Despite playoff loss, Wildcats continued program's legacy Dec 8, 2008
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa Pads off, career done, the final moments for free safety John Clements in a partial University of New Hampshire football uniform were a mix of regret and appreciation. Barely 20 minutes had passed since the final horn of his team's sloppy, 36-34 loss to Northern Iowa in the quarterfinals of the Division I-AA playoffs Saturday night. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Local businesses helping the planet Dec 8, 2008
Me & Ollie's and the Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth, and the New England Center at the University of New Hampshire in Durham are focusing their efforts on continually evaluating their operations for more environmentally sustainable ways of providing service to their guests. All three properties joined the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program as environmental partners. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Meet the Perrys Dec 7, 2008
From there, they drove to the University of Connecticut to watch John play for the University of New Hampshire. On Saturday night, they drove home to catch James in his Pop Warner game the following day. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Northern Iowa ousts UNH in football playoffs again Dec 7, 2008
University of New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (left) scores a touchdown ahead of Northern Iowas Darrell Lloyd (right) during Saturdays Division I-AA quarterfinal game in Cedar Falls, Iowa ... CEDAR FALLS, Iowa The University of New Hampshire football team's bid to go somewhere it's never gone and put some playoff demons to rest in the process was. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UNH suffers 36-34 loss in football playoffs Dec 7, 2008
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa The University of New Hampshire football teams bid to go somewhere its never gone and put some playoff demons to rest in the process was well, intercepted. Mistakes buried the 10th-ranked Wildcats in their 36-34 Division I-AA quarterfinal loss to Northern Iowa at the UNI-Dome Saturday night. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UNH secondary gets shot at redemption Dec 7, 2008
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa Stepping onto the AstroTurf of the UNI-Dome for warm-ups late Saturday afternoon, the members of the University of New Hampshire football team had to have at least some visions of redemption after last years 38-35 loss. No group more than the secondary. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UNH to battle Northern Iowa Dec 6, 2008
At the University of New Hampshire, his kicking talents, like his off-the-field pursuits, are well-rounded. He drills long-distance kickoffs, he booms high-rising punts, he delivers clutch field goals, and he converts 100 percent of his point-after attempts. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NH man charged with illegal deer kill Dec 6, 2008
From there, investigators found drag marks leading to a locked gravel pit owned by the University of New Hampshire, where Howard is the public works supervisor. Howard later told investigators that he had killed two deer; one in Durham and another in Greenland. (Concord Monitor)
Brown Travels To Durham To Face New Hampshire In Saturday Matinee Dec 6, 2008
Brown hits the road on Saturday, December 6th for a matinee (1:00 p.m.) match-up with the University of New Hampshire at Lundholm Gym in Durham New Hampshire. Brown fans that can't make it to the game can listen live on WPRV-AM 790 in the Providence area, or catch the live broadcast on the internet at brownbears. (Brownbears.com)
UNH taking aim at first trip to Division I semifinals Dec 6, 2008
Only one well-played game Saturday separates the University of New Hampshire from its first appearance in the Division I-AA semifinals, and players dont see any reason why this shouldnt be the year. Not that it will be easy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UNH deserves praise for football program's success Dec 6, 2008
University of New Hampshire wide receiver Terrance Fox and the Wildcats play at Northern Iowa tonight in the quarterfinals of the Division I-AA football playoffs ... CEDAR FALLS, Iowa It was 18 degrees when they stepped off their plane here Friday, but it will take more than a little chill to make members of the University of New Hampshire football team uncomfortable. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
This weekend on TV, radio Dec 5, 2008
7 p.m. - University of New Hampshire vs. Northern Iowa, CSN. 8 p.m. - Missouri vs. Oklahoma, Ch. (Boston Globe)
UNH searches for new ways to go green Dec 5, 2008
The University of New Hampshire released about 76,000 metric tones of carbon dioxide in the 2006-2007 fiscal year, according to the UNH Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the first university inventory of its kind. The class's strategies, which are grounded in cost of implementation, money saved and amount of greenhouse gases reduced, must combine to total a decrease of 15,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year by 2020. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Letters to the Editor Dec 5, 2008
The policy that the University of New Hampshire is clearly outlined, and it is up to students to be fully aware of their surroundings. Its time they take their own life into their hands, and become responsible with their own actions. (The New Hampshire, NH)
McClurg, Droesch anchor UNH's offensive line Dec 5, 2008
The starting left guard and left tackle, respectively, on the University of New Hampshire football team have shared a lot of trials and admittedly a lot of late night pizzas since they began rooming together as freshmen in 2004. So for McClurg, the big game at Villanova in Week 9 had a little extra meaning for him. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Business card in deer belly leads to hunting charges against UNH supervisor Dec 5, 2008
PORTSMOUTH University of New Hampshire public works supervisor David Howard shot and killed a deer on posted property in Lee, hauled it away from a UNH gravel pit, lied about the kill on a registration form in Greenland, then moved the deers gut pile to Stratham in an attempt to avoid prosecution, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. A business card placed in the belly of the gut pile by Fish and Game Officer William Boudreau unraveled the scheme, leading to Howards... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rookie a real Wheel man Dec 4, 2008
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River Hawks are coming on as strong contenders Dec 4, 2008
Heading into this weekend's home-and-home series with the University of New Hampshire, the River Hawks (8-5-0, 5-3-0) have won five of their last six games, including victories over UMass in Amherst and UNH.. "The reason for our success to this point is we have a tremendous group of talented players, committed players, and we've got great leadership," said coach Blaise MacDonald, in his eighth year behind the River Hawks' bench. (Boston Globe)
UNH prof: racism and sexism alive in schools Dec 4, 2008
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) -- A University of New Hampshire educator writes that racism and sexism play a prominent role in America's schools, including kindergarten. Assistant education professor Sarah Stitzlein has written "Breaking Bad Habits of Race and Gender: Transforming Identity in Schools.". (Concord Monitor)
Bears Toppled By Providence, 86-62 Dec 4, 2008
The Bears travel to Durham, New Hampshire on Saturday, December 6, to face the University of New Hampshire. Game time is 1:00 p.m.. (Brownbears.com)
Wildcats' receiver Boyle is rock-solid Dec 4, 2008
"The first thing you notice about Mike is, he's a football player," said University of New Hampshire head coach Sean McDonnell. Boyle is a starting wide receiver and return man. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Defensive improvement key to UNH's playoff success Dec 4, 2008
Southern Illinois running back Larry Warner (right) fumbles the ball as hes hit by University of New Hampshire defensive back Ryan Hinds (left) during last Saturdays Division I playoff game at McAndrew Stadium in Carbondale, Ill ... DURHAM The defense for the University of New Hampshire football team didn't feel it was at its best during last year's 38-35 playoff loss at Northern Iowa especially in the final minute, when the Panthers drove 71 yards for the game-winning score. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Offense with personality Dec 3, 2008
Kelly, 45, was hired by Oregon in February 2007 after spending 14 seasons at the University of New Hampshire, his alma mater. He was offensive coordinator for the final eight seasons with the Division I-AA Wildcats, averaging more than 400 yards of offense a game in seven of those seasons. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Never let them see you sweat Dec 2, 2008
"No two people's calmness functions the same for them," said John Mayer, a professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire and one of the original theorists on the concept of emotional intelligence. "The calmness of an airline pilot is really functional and helpful. The calmness of a teacher could be misinterpreted as a lack of caring. It's going to depend on how they integrate that personality attribute with their goals and desires and hopes and functioning.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
UNH changes policy on internal possession Dec 2, 2008
Internal possession of alcohol, or unlawful intoxication, has always been against University of New Hampshire policy. It will now be specifically stated in the student handbook due to an increase in the number of student arrests. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Letter to a Handcuffed Feminist Dec 2, 2008
Protestors of my speech at The University of New Hampshire broke into glass cases and spray-painted swastikas on my picture. Then, when my speech was over, the protestors asked really pointed questions like Do you want to bring back slavery. (Townhall.com)
Familiar destination awaits UNH football team Dec 2, 2008
vu became a real one for the University of New Hampshire football team. From its next Division I playoff opponent Northern Iowa to the way it's finding ways to win games on the road, to the fact that the CAA again has four teams in the quarterfinals, one can't help but feel some echoes. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Some N.H. schools see more applications Dec 1, 2008
But spokesmen for the University of New Hampshire and Franklin Pierce Law Center say it's too soon in the process to tell whether grad school applications will increase. Information from. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Portsmouth area community calendar Dec 1, 2008
Professor William Woodward of the University of New Hampshire will present his perspective ... Presented by the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Defense, special teams lead UNH to playoff win Nov 30, 2008
University of New Hampshire wide receiver Terrance Fox (left) turns the corner against Southern Illinois during Saturdays Division I-AA playoff game at McAndrew Stadium in Carbondale, Ill ... The University of New Hampshire football team rode its defense and special teams to a 29-20 win over Southern Illinois in the first round of the Division I playoffs Saturday, overcoming four turnovers as well as a first-half deficit. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Many continue to rely on ERs Nov 29, 2008
The telephone survey of 1,018 adults conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center found that about 96 percent of those surveyed have health insurance and that 92 percent have a primary healthcare provider. The margin of error was plus or minus 3. (Boston Globe)
