At the University of New Hampshire, students twist and flip in the air, taking advantage of the university's nationally recognized aerial dance program and a style of dance that has been popularized around the world by Cirque du Soleil. UNH's Theatre and Dance Department is known as the premier public university where students can learn aerial dance.
In the wake of the mass killings at Virginia Tech last week, the University of New Hampshire received one of its most meaningful gifts of all time: a mass notification system donated by UNH Alumnus John Olson, president and CEO of Whelen Engineering Company.
School districts today face increasing threats of lawsuits due to the negligence of school officials, but there are a number of actions principals can take to reduce and avoid legal liability, according to a new book by Todd DeMitchell, professor of education at the University of New Hampshire.
Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and William Jefferson Clinton are Keynote Speakers at the University of New Hampshire's 137th Commencement May 19, 2007.
Holding eye contact, or "gaze," with hysterical citizens is one of the most effective methods police officers can use to calm them down, according to new research conducted by the University of New Hampshire that relies on footage of the FOX TV show "COPS."
Several forms of child maltreatment decreased from 2004 to 2005, adding to more than a decade's worth of declines, according to University of New Hampshire researchers who analyzed the latest data released Monday from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Before April showers bring May showers, winter snowmelt swells rivers and brings paddlers and anglers back to the water. Laurie Gullion, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire and a nationally respected expert on canoeing and kayaking, offers tips to stay safe on the water.
The angel investor market experienced steady growth in 2006, with total investments of $25.6 billion, an increase of 10.8 percent over 2005, according to the 2006 Angel Market Analysis released today by the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire.
The University of New Hampshire Rosenberg Center Franchise 50 Index outperformed the S&P 500 in 2006, and ended the year with a record 13.3 percent jump in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Chinese foreign economic policy expert Chris Reardon, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss China's recent stock market drop and the larger implications of the increasing influence of China's impact on the global economy.
David Frankfurter, professor of religious studies and history at the University of New Hampshire, is available to talk with the media about claims that the tomb of Jesus Christ has been discovered. The upcoming Discovery Channel show, "The Lost Tomb of Jesus," airs Sunday, March 4, 2007.
Andrew Smith, associate research professor of political science and director of the Survey Center at the University of New Hampshire, is available to provide perspective and analysis of the meeting between NH Gov. John Lynch and Iowa Gov. Chet Culver Saturday to discuss Culver's concerns about New Hampshire setting its first-in-the-nation primary ahead of Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus.
The University of New Hampshire has two experts available to comment on the growing conflict in the U.S. Episcopal Church over gay marriage and ordination. On Monday, Anglican leaders demanded that the U.S. Episcopal Church bar official prayers for gay couples and the consecration of more gay bishops.
Pigeons and humans use similar visual cues to identify objects, a finding that could have promising implications in the development of novel technologies, according to new research conducted by a University of New Hampshire professor.
The beginning of Lent it is an important time for Catholics, reminding them to reflect on their lives and encouraging them to commit to new habits, according to Michele Dillon, professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire.
Harry Potter will survive past July 21, 2007, the publication date of J.K. Rowling's final Potter book, according to an English and British Victorian literature expert at the University of New Hampshire, because in the end, good has to win over evil.
The future of federal climate change policy is likely to include a host of strategies such as a national cap on carbon dioxide emissions, mandatory standards on renewable energy, mandatory efficiency standards on vehicles and products, and a national carbon dioxide cap-and-trade scheme, according to new research conducted by the University of New Hampshire.
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire's Crimes against Children Research Center say that a third of all victimized children suffer from what they term "poly-victimization," experiencing four or more different kinds of victimization and abuse over the course of a single year.
Aaron Margolin, professor of microbiology and director of UNH's Virus and Waterborne Disease Laboratory, says that an increase in norovirus outbreaks may be due to better detection and identification of virus. Yet lax sanitation, combined with an aging population and our society's notions about sickness, are hastening the virus's spread.
Hackers, terrorists and nations all use computers, but who really is capable of damaging the critical infrastructure of the United States? The University of New Hampshire today unveiled the UNH Cyber Threat Calculator, which assesses the level of threat any attacker poses to specific sectors in the country that rely on information technology.
The 100-hour legislative effort by the new congress is not historic and portends little about future success. "We're already seeing some major fissures in the House leadership, particularly between the old bulls like John Dingell and Nancy Pelosi. The Democratic majority is not large enough that any truly radical or historical legislation is likely to make it through," says Andrew Smith, director of the UNH Survey Center.
A new book co-edited and co-authored by Chris Reardon, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, examines the political, religious and diplomatic actions "“ both admirable and regrettable "“ of the Catholic Church that have profoundly shaped our world.
For many, a new year ushers in opportunities for fresh starts. For those hampered by last year's (or the last decade's) household clutter, decreasing the mess also can reduce stress, according to organizational expert Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist at the University of New Hampshire.
If this winter seems warmer to you than normal, you are not mistaken. December 2006 was the warmest December on record in Concord, N.H., and concludes a year that was one of the warmest ever in the Granite State, according David Brown, New Hampshire State Climatologist and assistant professor of geography at the University of Hampshire.
If the kids in your family come to blows this holiday break over who gets to play with the new Elmo TMX, parents may need to do more than just dismiss it as "kid's stuff," according to a new study by University of New Hampshire researchers.
Winter pursuits are challenging, rewarding endeavors when participants are properly prepared, but winter experiences can go horribly wrong in the face of changing weather, inadequate planning and other uncertainties, according to an outdoors expert at the University of New Hampshire.
Jack in the Box took the top spot in the latest Rosenberg Center Franchise 50 Indexâ„¢ report at the University of New Hampshire, jumping 33.4 percent in market value in the third quarter of 2006.
The first organic female calf was born Dec. 12, 2006 at the nation's first university organic research dairy farm. The calf will be named by the highest bidder on an auction on eBay, with proceeds from the auction funding the UNH organic dairy project.
Why is it that during the season of joy and peace you're more likely to deck your brother-in-law than deck the halls? According to Sheila McNamee, professor of communication at the University of New Hampshire, there are many reasons why families fight more during the holidays.
Despite former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet's efforts, Chileans have shown remarkable resiliency in terms of re-establishing democracy in their country, according to Mary Malone, assistant professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, who is available to discuss Chile, Pinochet's legacy, and the short and long-term impact of his policies on the people of Chile.
The United States must work with Iraq's neighbors "“ in particular, Iran "“ if it has any hope of stopping the sectarian violence in the country, according to a Middle East expert at the University of New Hampshire.
While songs claim that it is the "most wonderful time of the year," many people dread the winter holiday season. But it is possible to have a holiday season that is enjoyable for everyone "” even those Martha Stewart types who aim to plan gatherings reminiscent of a Currier and Ives Christmas card.
When U.S. Catholic bishops gather today at their annual national conference to reaffirm church stands on contraception, communion, and homosexuals, what they discuss is less important than the timing of the discussion -- a majority of American Catholics already disagree with the policies and reinforcing them will cause controversy, but it won't change the minds of many, according to a UNH professor.
Andrew Smith, associate research professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire and director of the UNH Survey Center, is available to discuss the latest polling data that suggests that New Hampshire's two Republican congressmen may be in danger of losing their seats next Tuesday in the mid-term elections.
Chris Reardon, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the latest political moves as well as the politics of party elites in North Korea and China. Reardon is an expert in Chinese foreign economic policy, with special emphasis on elite politics and development strategies. Reardon can be reached at 603-862-1858 and [email protected].
Michele Dillon, professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the role of religious voters in the upcoming mid-term elections.
David Frankfurter, professor of religious studies and history at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the positive aspects of dressing up in Halloween costumes and how for centuries, cultures have used costumes and monster masks to control their fears of demons. He is the author of Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Satanic Abuse in History.
Older individuals who are religious have a significantly enhanced quality of life in old age than nonreligious older Americans, and are more generous and less afraid of death than their less religious peers, according to new research by Michele Dillon, professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire.
Occupational therapy faculty member Therese Willkomm calls herself "MacGyvette." But Willkomm doesn't fight crime like the resourceful 1980s television sleuth; rather, she fashions tools from everyday objects -- like Plexiglas, PVC, duct tape, even business cards -- that make life easier for people with disabilities.
Chris Reardon, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the politics of party elites in North Korea, China and other East Asia countries in light of the nuclear standoff involving North Korea. Reardon is an expert in Chinese foreign economic policy, with special emphasis on elite politics and development strategies.
Scientists at the University of New Hampshire hope to learn more about memory and its evolution by studying the Clark's nutcracker, a bird with a particularly challenging task: remembering where it has buried thousands of pine nuts that serve as its sole supply of food for winter.
Alynna Lyon, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire and director of the university's Model UN program, is available to discuss the change in leadership at the United Nations, Kofi Annan and his tenure, Ban Ki Moon, the history and relevancy of the United Nations, and issues the next secretary-general will face.
College-age women are at a higher risk of becoming victims of sexual violence than at nearly any other time in their lives. According to the Department of Justice, women between the ages of 16 and 24 are victims of sexual assault at a rate that is four times higher than all women. A new research center at the University of New Hampshire aims to change those statistics.
Investments in the U.S. angel investor market increased by 15 percent to $12.7 billion in the first half of 2006 over the same period in 2005, with the health care services/medical equipment the sector of choice for angels, according to the latest research from the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire.
In his new book, Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Satanic Abuse in History, University of New Hampshire Professor David Frankfurter investigates the social and psychological patterns that have given rise to myths of witches, demons, satanic cults, and cannibalism throughout history. According to Frankfurter, evil does not exist as an entity beyond the realm of human understanding, but instead manifests as an unsettling public discourse created by folklore, cultural ideas, literature, and oral traditions.
Choice Hotels was the big winner in the Rosenberg Center Franchise 50 Indexâ„¢ for the second quarter of 2006, after reporting record financial and operating results, while Ruby Tuesday was in the unenviable top loser spot following a 25 percent loss in market value this quarter.
One of the surest ways of eliminating yourself as a contender for a job is to show too much skin, but for college students across the nation, knowing how to dress appropriately for a job interview may seem as mystifying as calculus. "Television shows have affected how students think they should dress. Sex And The City didn't do us any favors," says Bethany Cooper, associate director of career support at the University of New Hampshire Advising and Career Center.
With the start of the school year, many children nationwide will find going to school this fall to be one of the most unpleasant experiences of their young lives -- nearly 30 percent of U.S. school children will be bullied or bully other children this year.
Two New Hampshire presidential primary experts are available to discuss the fallout of an expected rule change by the Democratic National Committee that would place the Nevada caucus ahead of the New Hampshire primary. The DNC votes Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006.
Think you can't get rich as a waiter? Think again. According to a new book The Wealthy Waiter by Joe Durocher, associate professor of hospitality management at the University of New Hampshire, waiters and waitresses can easily pull down $150,000 a year as long as they do two things "“ act like entrepreneurs and think of their tables as a franchise.
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