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Monday,
March 4, 2002
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USER
ID CHANGE AVAILABLE APRIL 1:
User ID amnesty will be in effect beginning April 1- April 14. During
this time, students are provided an opportunity to select a new user
ID, even if a change from the UNI-assigned user ID has already been
made. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/its/ns/userid-amnesty.shtml
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WEEKLY
UNI CABLE NEWS PROGRAM:
"The Northern Iowa Report," a 30-minute news program produced by UNI
electronic media students is cablecast on UNI cable live each Thurs.
at 11:30 a.m., and can be seen live on the ground floor and second floor
monitors in Lang. The program is rebroadcast at 7:30 p.m. each Thurs.
on Mediacom Ch. 17, and rebroadcast several times on CFU and Mediacom
Ch. 15: Fri. at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and Sat. at 4:30 a.m.,
6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. For more information,
visit http://www.uni.edu/~martin/unitv.html.
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FREE
FILM SERIES: The UNI Inter-American Studies Program is hosting
a free film series every Thursday through April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in CAC
108. Films that explore this year's theme, "Terrorism, Peace and
Human Rights in the Americas," will be screened. All are welcome
to attend. A list of the films and basic information about their content
is available at the Department of Modern Languages Web site. http://www.uni.edu/modlangs/
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PATRON
TICKETS FOR SCHWARZKOPF SPEECH SOLD OUT; OTHERS STILL AVAILABLE:
All patron tickets, available for $100 apiece, for the Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf
address taking place at UNI Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. have been
sold. The event is being hosted by UNI's Alumni Association, and will
be in the Great Hall of the GBPAC. Still available are tickets for $45,
$50 and $55. Alumni Association and student Alumni Association members
receive a 10 percent discount. To purchase tickets, contact the Alumni
Association, 3-2586 (toll-free, 1-888-864-2586), or the GBPAC, 3-7469.
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PEER
ADVISOR NEEDED FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING SERVICES:
Academic Advising Services is now collecting applications for the
Peer Advisor in Residence position. A peer advisor in residence is
a student employee that is trained to work in both Academic Advising
Services and the residence halls to provide advising, scheduling and
academic skill-building resources to undergraduate students. A 3.0
GPA is required. Applications are due March 11 and can be picked up
in 125 Student Services Center.
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THINKING ABOUT
TAKING A COURSE AT ANOTHER COLLEGE DURING THE SUMMER? If
you are considering taking a course at another college this summer
and intend for it to meet a requirement at UNI, you should "Check
It Out" before taking the course. The Office of Admissions will have
a "Check It Out" table in the Maucker Union from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
March 11, 12, 13. The Transfer Team will be available to answer questions
regarding the transferability of courses from other colleges.
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THE
U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The registration
deadlines are March 11 for the April 13 test date; August 13 for the
September 21, 2002 test date. Sample registration forms are available
in the Career Center Library (Government Employment binder). Interested
students with international experience and required qualifications
are urged to view the Web site: http://www.careers.state.gov
to register. For more information, contact Isabela Varela isabela.varela@uni.edu
at 3-6857.
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FREE
CHILD CARE: Rider Hall Citizenship committee is giving
parents a night out. Rider Hall residents will be volenteering to
baby-sit for free in the Rider Hall Rec room March 8th and April 5th
from 6:30-10:30 pm. Ages for children aged 9 and under. There will
be a sign in list and parents will need to bring an ID to pick childeren
up.
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DEALING WITH
DIFFICULT PEOPLE: This workshop will help you deal effectively
with difficult people without letting it ruin your day. Tues., March
5, 3:30-5 p.m. UNI Counseling Center. Register by calling the Counseling
Center at 3-2676.
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SOCIAL ANXIETY:
Do you find yourself extremely anxious in social situations in which
you either interact or perform in front of others? Do you find yourself
escaping or avoiding social situations due to a fear of being negatively
criticized, humiliated, or embarrassed by others? This workshop will
educate you about social anxiety and offer ways to manage your anxiety
more successfully. Thurs., March 7, 3:30-5 p.m. at the UNI Counseling
Center. Please call the Counseling Center at 3-2676 for reservations.
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UNI'S
SUBSTANCE ABUSE WEB SITE: The
following information can be accessed at the UNI Substance Abuse Services
Web site: the University's Alcohol and Drug Policy, local, state and
federal alcohol and illicit drug laws and related penalties, health
risks of alcohol and drug use and abuse, and counseling, treatment
and rehabilitation programs for students and employees http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/wellness/subabuse/subabuse.html
This information is provided in compliance with provisions of the
Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act.
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STUDENTS STILL
NEEDED FOR CAMP ADVENTURE: Students are still needed to
join Camp Adventure. If interested in working with youth all over
the world in a camp setting, reply to camp.adventure@uni.edu
or visit http://www.campadventure.com.
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ALBRIGHT VIDEO
AVAILABLE: The video from the Joy Cole Corning Leadership
Lecture Series featuring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
is available to check out at the Reserve Desk at the Library through
the end of the spring semester. If you have any questions, please
contact Jan Hanish at 3-2257.
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KURT
WARNER FIRST THINGS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP: Criteria
- demonstrate an ongoing & strong history of community service; graduated
from an eastern Missouri, southern Illinois or Iowa high school in
the past year; have financial need from the 2002-03 FAFSA; minimum
cumulative 2.5 GPA. Two new recipients selected for 2002-03 to receive
$2,000 each for upto four years or upon completion of a first bachelor's
degree, whichever comes first. Deadline: March 15. Application available
from: http://www.uni.edu/finaid/scholarships/ft/ftcollege.html#other
OR from the UNI Financial Aid Office, Gilchrist 116; 3-2700 or 1-800-772-2736.
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LIFEGUARDS
NEEDED:
Register for lifeguarding in WRC 101 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Mon.-
Fri. Sessions start on March 1 and March 9.
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ITS/ET
GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Lamination is one of the many
services provided by Educational Technology-Graphics. This process
works well for preserving and improving the durability of posters,
maps, newspaper clippings and other items. We can accommodate materials
up to 37" wide. Bring your items to CET 200 Projects submitted by
3 p.m. may be picked up by 3 p.m. the next business day. Hours are
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.- Fri. For more information, call 3-6140.
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ROTC
TO HOST HIBBS MEMORIAL:
UNI's ROTC Corps of Cadets will conduct a brief ceremony in honor of
2nd Lt. Robert J. Hibbs, UNI class of 1964, on the 36th anniversary
of his death and winning of the Medal of Honor. The ceremony will take
place at 6:30 a.m., Mon., Mar. 4, at the base of the Hibbs Memorial,
between the West Gym and Rod Library. This is an annual event . The
Hibbs Memorial flag will remain at half staff for 24 hours following
the ceremony. The public is invited.
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"THE
LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO": Theatre UNI presents "The Last
Night of Ballyhoo," a bittersweet romantic comedy by Alfred Uhry, the
Tony Award-winning playwright that gave us "Driving Miss Daisy." Performances
are March 6 -10 in the Bertha Martin Theatre. Tickets are $8 for general
public; $7 for UNI faculty/staff/Alumni Association members and seniors;
$6 for UNI students and youths under 18. To purchase tickets, call the
Strayer-Wood Theatre box office at 3-6381 or visit the Theatre UNI Web
site at: http://www.uni.edu/theatre
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WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT: Tues.,
March 5, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC, Great Hall. Ronald Johnson, conductor. No
charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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FREE
SENIOR NIGHT:
Seniors--Come enjoy FREE music, FREE food, FREE pool and FREE ping pong
on Wed., March 6 from 7-10 p.m. This will also be the last chance to
get your FREE stein mugs, compliments of Senior Challenge 2002.
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UNI
PERCUSSION/MARIMBA AND WEST AFRICAN DRUM ENSEMBLE:
Wed., March 6, 8 p.m., GBPAC, Davis Hall. Randy Hogancamp, conductor.
No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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LEADERS
ON LEADERSHIP: Thurs., March 7, 3:30-4:45 p.m., topic will
be "Spiritual/Religious Leadership," with speakers: Mohammed Fahmy of
the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Islamic Center; Sousan Manshadi of the Baha'i
faith; Fr. John Haugen of St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center; and
George Zucker of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue. Program is held in 244/245
SEC. Reserve attendance: e-mail to VPESS-Web@uni.edu
or 3-2332.
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"THE
MERRY WIDOW": The Merry Widow Presented by London City
Opera Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. The highly acclaimed London City
Opera presents waltzing rhythms and soft, dreamy melodies.
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MID-LENT MIXER:
Sponsored by the UNI Campus Ministry Association, Fri., March 8, 7:30
p.m. in the basement of St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center, (next
to bookstore). There will be a coffeehouse with snacks and fellowship
featuring Christian musician John Hanna, at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
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FORUM FOR DIVERSITY
- INTEGRATING LATINO HERITAGE INTO THE CURRICULUM: Conference
will be held Friday, March 8, Commons Ballroom, 8-5:30 and Saturday,
March 9, Seerley Hall, 8:45-5 . One-hour credit option for teacher education
students. Schindler Endowment funds will support UNI student and faculty
registrations. To register contact Christine.canning@uni.edu
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MUSIC ENTRANCE/SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS:
Sat., March 9, all day, Russell Hall. Contact: Alan Schmitz, 3-7180
- schmitz@uni.edu http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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FACULTY RECITAL: Sun., March
10, 2 p.m., Hearst Center for the Arts. Jazz Duo - Robert Washut, piano,
and Chris Merz, saxophones. No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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PENN &
TELLER: Sat., March 9, 7:30 p.m. - Sun., March 10, 7:30 p.m..
Together since 1975, their award-winning theater show has been a long
running hit on and off Broadway.
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NUHS PRESENTS
"FIDDLER ON THE ROOF": Production dates are March
8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 10 at 2 p.m. in Butzier Auditorium of
Malcolm Price Laboratory School. Tickets can be purchased PLS 220, by
phone at 3-6047, or at the door . All tickets are for general admission
and there is no reserved seating.
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DIRECTOR/DESIGNERS
PRESENTATION OF "ANGELS IN AMERICA": Theatre UNI
will host a Director/Designers Presentation for the upcoming production
of the Tony Award winning play, "Angels in America, Part 1: Millenium
Approaches" on Wed., March 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Strayer-Wood Theatre.
Free and open to the public.
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LATINO/A LEADERSHIP
AWARDS BRUNCH: The awards brunch is scheduled for April 27
as a part of the Strengthening and Valuing Latina/o Communities in Iowa
Conference. Four awards will be granted this year: outstanding business
person, outstanding youth, outstanding Latino/a leader, outstanding
community or educational organization The award is open to any individual
working with Latino populations in Iowa. For more information visit
http://www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk/latinoConference.htm
(under Latino/a awards brunch) or contact Christine Taylor at the Iowa
Division of Latino Affairs (515) 281-4080.
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