Thompson School of Applied Science

GHOH 2012

Our annual springtime UNH Greenhouse Open House features educational displays, interesting lectures, guided tours of the greenhouses and of course amazing indoor landscape displays constructed by our creative Horticultural Technology students. And don't forget, we've got plant sales too! Learn More >>>

Stacey's Express

Our lunchtime venue Stacey's Express will open February 9 and will feature recipes from our course CAN 228 - Culinary Nutrition. If you're looking for a reasonably priced delicious lunch that's healthy too, look no further than our Dietetic Technician students! Learn More >>>

180 Blue

Our second year Culinary Arts students are gearing up for 180 Blue's International Cuisine and it's their last semester in the kitchen before graduation, so you can bet they're going to shine. Have you made your reservation yet? Come support our students! Learn More >>>

SOAR Conference

Professor Tim Barretto addressed the crowd of over 100 high school students, assuring them that we are all connected by a belief in the value of service, he strengthened their confidence to bond with one another during SOAR workshops, urging, “Share what you do, learn from others, use innovations to help you, and make friendships.” Learn More >>>

Culinary Chainsaws!

Chainsaws aren't just for Forestry! This week our former FSM (Now CAN) student and graduate Wes Moore, a professional ice carver, taught our Culinary Arts students the hands-on art of ice sculpting with chainsaw, picks and chisels. It was quite the class. Check out the pics on our Facebook page.

Learning Experience

"What’s on the menu? What if I forget? WHAT IF I DROP SOMETHING????! What if I drop it on them!" thinks Kelsi Viau during her week as a waitress for 180 Blue in her 2nd installment of Where the Wildcats Are. Go inside the classroom with Kelsi where she learns by doing, not by being tested. Learn More >>>

The Barton Hall Project

"The students said to me, wouldn't it be great to do something that incorporates everything we learn here?" says Hort Tech faculty Rene Gingras as he talks about the idea for The Barton Hall Project, a landscape concept that integrates water conservation, sustainable materials and regional flora. Learn More >>>

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Faces of Thompson School

Current Forest Technology student, Erik Keenan, talks about his current course work, being a commuter student at UNH, why he likes the Thompson School and his plans for the future.

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He writes articles for Chef Educator Magazine, specializes in teaching food production with an emphasis on using fresh New England fish and shellfish and is an active volunteer firefighter. Meet Charlie Caramihalis.

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He is a registered professional animal scientist for beef and dairy cattle, spent a year in Namibia Africa in 2008 and has even acted as an animal wrangler and consultant for the movie industry. Meet Dr. Drew Conroy.

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Thompson School Applied Animal Science alum and dog trainer, Laura Chapman, who goes by the name Miss Behavior, talks about her experiences at Thompson School and beyond.

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Forest Technology faculty Matt Chagnon not only teaches forest technology courses like arboriculture and forest surveying, he is also co-owner of Granite State Lumberjack Shows, Inc. and helps put on professional lumberjack competitions as seen on ESPN.

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As a student here at UNH, CoLead graduate Melissa Podaski thought the Thompson School was the "Best of Both Worlds", a small school and class environment housed at a large university. She also enjoyed how active the CoLead program was in the community, allowing her to be part of a small group who made big things happen.

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Community Leadership graduate, Bryan Dwyer, is making a difference in NH. He works as the Program Manager for City Year New Hampshire, a non-profit organization focused on reducing the dropout rate in local High Schools.

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Civil Technology professor Ken Flesher specializes in teaching Construction Management here at Thompson School and lives it in his free time by helping out the non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity.

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She practices small animal medicine and surgery at several local shelters, is a jock at heart and loves educating students about animals, even bringing laughter to the classroom at her own expense. Meet Sarah Proctor, DVM.

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Horticultural Technology Professor Rene Gingras believes in hands-on learning which is why he teaches credited courses in landscape lighting and pond design. His students actually learn to install these landscape features from the ground up.

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Hort Tech and Applied Business alum Jeff Levine is living the dream as a successful Real Estate Agent in NH. In 2010 he had the 2^nd highest sales volume in his Portsmouth office and was the #3 producer in his entire company, state-wide. And he credits much of his success to the start he got here at Thompson School.

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Our hands-on coursework is what he’ll continue to use in all his future endeavors. Meet James Airey, a graduate of our Forest Technology program, who recently graduated from UNH with a second degree, a BS in Forestry. That's 2 degrees in just 4 years.

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With a year of Applied Business Management courses under her belt, current student Michaela Coakley took her education in a new direction, flying to Florida to learn how a successful business is really run during her year long intership with Disney. Now she's back to finish her degree with us.

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