First Snow

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University of New Hampshire students Mallorie Patterson, left , and Kanoa King, right, defy Mother Nature’s wintery grasp as they trudge between classes while the first major snowstorm of the winter season smothered the Durham campus on Wednesday.

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.

Autumn Glow

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As tree canopies change color, Autumn’s fiery glow stimulates the visual senses of those who stroll and cruise the University of New Hampshire campus.

(PAWs)-Pre-Orientation Adventure for Wildcats!

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PAWs staff members pump-up the excitement for new students Wednesday morning as they prepare to embark on a new University of New Hampshire pre-orientation program. The three-day, two-night adventure at Mendums Pond Recreation area is a fun, supportive, and challenging experience for incoming students where they get to know one-another while being welcomed to the University by upper class leaders in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Heat wave

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On what may turn out to be the hottest day of the year, University of New Hampshire economics graduate student Suwen Duan, left, and her mother, Cuili, shield themselves from the sun’s searing rays as they make their way to a Wildcat Transit bus stop for a day of shopping on Tuesday.

Fun at the Fen

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Faculty and students with the Transforming Earth Systems Science Education (TESSE) Program collect data at a freshwater marsh, referred to as a fen, in Barrington Tuesday. TESSE is a program affiliated with UNH’s Joan and James Leitzel Center for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education.

UNH Outdoor Pool debut

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Oyster River High School senior Dan Duvall sees his first tour of duty as a lifeguard at the UNH Outdoor Pool after a long awaited opening this week.

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Stephen Mathis of Durham gives his son, 14-month-old Alexander, his first wave ride in the UNH Outdoor Pool after a long awaited opening this week.

Sun in the forecast

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It has been a dismal and soggy month of June at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, however, latest forecasts are predicting there is some hope for sunshine for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.

UNH’s EcoLine Gas Line Project

Groovy UNH!

Photo Courtesy of Grace Deputy

Grace Deputy (2nd from right) came to UNH on National Student Exchange from the University of Northern Colorado.  She chose UNH so that she could take classes not offered at her home institution.  She never expected to form such wonderful friendships that it would be hard to go back. Just before she left UNH, she and her friends staged a few photos around the campus she has come to call “home.”  —Paula Di Nardo