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Red Cross blood drive returns to UNH

Wednesday, Feb. 8 was a successful day at the American Red Cross blood drive hosted in the Granite State Room of the Memorial Union Building (MUB) at UNH. Throughout the day, many students waited patiently for their turn to donate.

Judith Blake pledges $8 million to UNH

Student Senate Update:Dean’s impeachment failed unanimously, addition and removal of senators

One for the thumb: UNH students celebrate Patriots’ 34-28 Super Bowl victory

History professors offer beer course

Staff members trained for counseling center HRT services

Skits, food and performances ring in Lunar New Year

The UNH United Asian Coalition (UAC) held their eighth annual Lunar New Year celebration on the night of Friday, Feb. 3 in the Granite State Room  of the Memorial Union Building (MUB). The Lunar New Year is a celebration of the new year based off of the Chinese calendar, and while the actual date of the new year can vary based on the lunar cycle (this is why the celebration is referred to as the “Lunar” new year), the new year always occurs between the dates of Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. This year is the year of the rooster, and was celebrated globally on Jan. 28.

February brings black mechanical engineering alumnus to focus

According to a binder presentation on the third floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB), Class of 1973 alumnus John Layman, “is the first, and still the only person identifying as black to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering from UNH.”

Steve Haas takes over comedy night, gets laughs

Down in the dark, Wi-Fi-less Memorial Union Building (MUB) basement, a crowd waited right outside of the entertainment center. They looked for laughs and memories to share with friends, and they weren’t disappointed. 

Jerald Walker speaks for UNH’s Writer Series

Renowned author and essayist Jerald Walker grew up in a white supremacist doomsday cult with his two blind parents on the south side of Chicago.   

Students given opportunity to pay off loans through ECenter

With the establishment of the i2 Passport Program, the Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter) is offering students the opportunity to win a total of $15,000 to help pay off their student loans.

Faculty lecture addresses political asylum, new and old

On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Center of the Humanities sponsored a Faculty Fellows Lecture given by Presidential Professor of history and women’s studies Janet Polasky titled, “Political Asylum in a World of Nations.”

Students browse travel opportunities at study abroad fair

Crowds of students came steadily in and out of the Memorial Union Building’s (MUB) Granite State Room (GSR) last Thursday, Feb. 2, talking animatedly about where they want to travel in the near future.

UNH kicks off MLK events by reviewing the state’s history

UNH researchers create new material for biomedical use

Philbrook dining hall rings in the Lunar New Year

HoCo’s 3,000 new cups noticed by students

Student group promotes green education

‘No hate, no fear' Members of UNH community stand in solidarity against Trumps’ immigration ban

At 12:45 p.m., there were roughly 10 people at the Solidarity with Refugees and Against Deportations rally on Thompson Hall (T-Hall) on Wednesday afternoon. Toward the end, more than 100 students, faculty, community members and administrators showed their support for Muslims on campus and around the country.

On the Spot with Alana Davidson