Monday, Oct. 1, 2001


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NOTICE FROM THE PURCHASING OFFICE: The FAA in response to the deluge of e-mails, faxes and phone calls it has received since the events of September 11, has set up a centralized communication. The new e-mail address is 9-awa-tellfaa@faa.gov. The fax number is 202/267-5091. The telephone number which is staffed Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern time is 1-866/289-9673. The FAA requests that you e-mail or fax rather than call. Updates of FAA policies can be found at http://www.faa.gov. Roxanne Conrad, 3-3524 if questions.
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FISK CANCELLED: Robert Fisk, renowned journalist for the "London Independent," will not be visiting the UNI campus. He was to speak in the GBPAC's Davis Hall at 6 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 4. His appearance has been rescheduled for early spring.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE POEM: For the text of the poem read by Emiliano Lerda at the service held in Lang Hall for the National Day of Rememberance, visit
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/249.html
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GET YOUR FLU SHOT: Clinics will take place on the following days and locations: Mon., Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Maucker Union; Wed., Oct. 31 from 7 a.m.to 8:30 a.m. in the WRC; Tues., Nov. 13 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m. in the Student Health Clinic; and Wed., Nov. 14 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Student Health Clinic. The cost is $11. No appointment necessary. Questions, 3-2009.
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FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: The October schedule of free computer workshops offered by ITS-Educational Technology is now available by following the link below. For those who have created their own web sites, note the new offerings for "Creating Forms for the World Wide Web". http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/
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KURT WARNER SCHOLARSHIP: Criteria: High school graduate from eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, or Iowa in the past two years (since May 2000); financial need, full-time UNI student, demonstrate an ongoing community service, 2.5 GPA or above. Value: $2,000 per year payable up to four years or upon completion of a first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Number of Recipients: Two. Applications available from UNI Financial Aid Office, 116 Gilchrist, 273-2700 Deadline: October 15, 2001
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ON-LINE JOB BOARD: An on-line job board is available to students searching for jobs. Student profiles may also be posted for prospective employers to view. http://access.uni.edu/finaid/employ/StudentHome.cgi
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VOLUNTEER TO BE A MENTOR: Our Partner in Education, Black Hawk Elementary School, needs you! By giving just one hour a week, you could help provide the assistance a student needs to achieve personal and academic growth. For additional information, send a request to shirley.uehle@uni.edu, or contact Sharon Voigt at 291-4800.
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JAZZ COMBOS CONCERT: Mon., Oct. 1, 8 p.m., GBPAC- Davis Hall. Chris Merz, coordinator. No charge
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html.
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP SERIES: For more information, http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/251.html or call 3-7078.
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INTRAMURAL GOLF: Register October 1-3 in WRC 101, 8 a.m. - 5:30pm. Tournament play will be October 7 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. 11 a.m. start.
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR: The University Honors Program invites you to hear the moving story of Mr. David Faber, author of "Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor's Memoir," Wed., Oct. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in SEC 244-245. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information call 3-3175.
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HIV/AIDS PANEL: A panel discussion with those living with HIV/AIDS. Panel members will share their personal stories about their struggles and successes living with HIV/AIDS. Earl Alexander, author of the book, "My Dad Has HIV", will participate in this discussion. Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00pm in Sabin Room 102.
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FACULTY RECITAL: Wed., Oct. 3, 8 p.m., GBPAC-Davis Hall. Julia Bullard, viola. No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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MLK III AT LANG HALL:The son of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will speak at 2 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 4, in Lang Hall Auditorium. King's address is part of the Day of Peace event on campus. A Peace Fair, with various related organizations showcasing their efforts and recruiting students, takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Maucker Union Expansion. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be the Taste the World Reception, featuring free refreshments and appetizers native to countries across the globe. Seating in Lang is limited. Students must show current ID.
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'PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE': Theatre UNI presents Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", Oct. 4-6 & 11-14 at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. Martin weaves a tale of a chance between between two genuises of the twentieth century, Picasso and Einstein, and the battle of wits that ensues. Tickets: $6, $7, $8. Box office: 3-6381 or online at http://www.uni.edu/theatre
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WCF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Fri., Oct. 5 and Sat., Oct. 6, GBPAC Great Hall - 7:30 p.m. Tickets 3-SHOW and at the door.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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NORTHERN IOWA ALL-STATE STRING WORKSHOP: Sat., Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., GBPAC & Russell Hall - $5 Student registration fee - Contact: Rebecca Burkhardt, 3-6272 or burkhardt@uni.edu
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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KUNI BLUES BLOWOUT: The next KUNI Blues Blowout will be Sat., Oct. 6, 8 p.m. at Waterloo's Electric Park Ballroom. Headlining the show is Anson Funderburgh and The Rockets featuring Sam Myers. Opening for them is the Quad Cities band Elixir. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. there will be a beer-tasting of imports and micro-brews. Tickets for the combined Blues Blowout and beer-tasting are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more info or to buy tickets, call KUNI weekdays at 3-6400, ext. 0 or go to the third floor CAC. Tickets are also available online at http://www.kuniradio.org or at Bob's Guitars and Co-op Records in Cedar Falls or Electric Park Ballroom.
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WYNTON MARSALIS CONCERT: Opening Gala Sunday, October 7, 2001 7:30 p.m. GBPAC. Wynton Marsalis leads the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, which has many of the finest and most versatile jazz instrumentalists today.
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CARROT TOP: Carrot Top will be performing at the GBPAC Sun., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
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'MESSIAH SING: ' Malcolm Price Lab School is hosting a second annual MPLS Community "Messiah Sing", a musical holiday event, on Sun., Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. in the GBPAC. Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community members are invited and encouraged to participate in the chorus or orchestra. Contact Linda.Sharp@uni.edu for an email form.
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