Wildcats Slam Rams

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Running back Chad Kackert (27) breaks through linebackers Rob Damon (5) and Matt Hansen (20)  for 166 yards and two touchdowns to lead the University of New Hampshire to a 55-42 victory over the University of Rhode Island Rams at Cowell Stadium on Saturday.   The No. 8 Wildcats face No. 5 William & Mary on the road next Saturday in a contest that will have major implications in the NCAA Championship tournament.

Focus on Student Senate

The Student Senate holds its fall orientation for new members each year at Camp Cody in Freedom, New Hampshire. Senators learn about student government and play icebreakers on a weekend retreat that helps build team spirit and unity. This year, Student Senate is in its 31st session,  advocating for student interests, and the people who make it up represent the diverse group that is the UNH student body.
In the past year, Senate has helped obtain an additional ticket kiosk for the train station, provided wireless access to more areas on campus, and ensured that students got a voice in the budget process. Meetings are held every Sunday night in McConnell Hall, where Senators represent their constituencies to find the common good for the student body.  —Jeff Moyer ‘11

Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful

Is it a coincidence that his name is Bottom and he gets turned into an ass?  If you haven’t seen A Midsummer Night’s Dream lately and have forgotten how clever and funny it is,  The UNH Department of Theatre and Dance presents,  A Midsummer Nights Dream tonight through Sunday.   info – LN

Halloween at UNH

Photo: Samantha Philbrick '13

In the midst of the hundreds of students who celebrate Halloween downtown, Popeye kicks off his night with a quick bite at Durham House of Pizza with his spinach and his fellow sailors in tow.

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Photo: Erin Gleason, UNH Photographic Services

When Itaconix co-founders John Shaw and Yvon Durant (associate research professor in material sciences at UNH) were on campus last week to highlight advancements in green chemistry in New Hampshire they also surprised two students — Kaley Smith and Dan Milano — with $1,000 scholarships in recognition of their summer work at Itaconix. Both juniors in chemical engineering, Smith and Milano worked on scale-up engineering, and process development for the polymerization of itaconic acid at Itaconix, according to Durant. Their tasks ranged from engineering design, to equipment assembly, modification and operation.

Based in New Hampshire, Itaconix develops, produces and markets a new generation of super absorbents and dispersants made from renewable resources. These products are based on green chemistry developed initially at UNH, and will replace petroleum-based chemicals used in diapers and detergents.

Autumn’s Chore

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D.J. Howard, Assistant Manager Facilities, Grounds and Events, performs one of Autumn’s chores of clearing the Durham campus of fallen leaves on a teaser of a sunny day before the next batch of rain hits the region.

ZIP cars launched

UNH and Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing service, has announced the launch of Zipcar’s program on campus. The service, designed to help decrease the number of vehicles on campus, is another demonstration of the university’s commitment to sustainability, including climate education, transportation and energy initiatives.

A mix of six self-service hybrid and fuel efficient Zipcars will be available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The vehicles are located in reserved spaces at the Dairy Bar, Thompson Hall and Quad Way in Lower Campus, and are available to all faculty, staff and students ages 18 and older. Durham residents ages 21 and older will also be able to join. Gas, insurance, 180 free miles, reserved parking and roadside assistance are included in low hourly and daily rates. – Erika Mantz,  Media Relations

Durham Community Breakfast

Attendees of this morning’s  Durham Community Breakfast were treated to the most important meal of the day, followed by a presentation  given by Doug Bencks, University Architect and Director of Campus Planning, focused on  joint projects with the town, the new business school and the introduction of the ZIP cars to campus.  Neil Niman, Chair of the Durham Town Council and Associate Professor of Economics answered questions from residents about town development. – LN

Autumn on Wall Street

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Health Management and Policy senior Dave Etlinger soaks up some precious Autumn sun while reading the Wall Street Journal Tuesday afternoon.

Overtime Draw

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The University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team battled to a 5-5 draw against no. 1 ranked Miami in overtime Saturday night after Friday night’s match-up with the RedHawks dealt the Wildcats a 6-3 loss.