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Monday, February 3, 2003
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LEGISLATIVE
UPDATES:
UNI's Office of Governmental Relations will post weekly legislative
updates for faculty, staff and students. These updates offer a brief
overview of legislative news, issues affecting UNI and events at the
State Capitol. Visit
http://www.uni.edu/govrel/legisupdate.html
for information.
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UNI
IN THE NEWS:
Kenneth Atkinson, Department of Philosophy and Religion (CHFA) was
featured on KWWL television's 10 p.m. newscast as part of their Wednesday
feature on religion. Atkinson appeared on both Jan. 22 and 29 and
spoke about the historical roots of Islam and contemporary Islamic
practices. The KWWL series will explore Judaism on Feb. 5 and 12 at
10 p.m.
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PEDESTRIAN
COLD-WEATHER SAFETY:
Reminder to pedestrians -- according to the Code of Iowa, when crossing
a roadway at any point other than a marked crosswalk, or at an intersection,
pedestrians must yield the right of way to vehicles. Reminder to drivers
-- drivers must slow down or stop, if necessary, to yeild to a pedestrian
within a marked crosswalk, or at an intersection. For more information,
contact Public Safety.
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NISG
OPENINGS: Applications
are now available in the NISG office (103 Student Services Center)
for those considering becoming a NISG Senator. There are 46 student
senate positions that need to be filled. Election is Feb. 25 and 26
with application packets due on Feb. 11. Stop by, call, or e-mail
NISG for more information.
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IOWA
STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION VALENTINE SALE:
The UNI chapter of the Iowa State Education Association Student Program
will sell Valentine gifts in Maucker Union Feb. 3, 4 and 5 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick-up will be on Feb. 13 .
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VOTE
FOR ELECTRONIC RESOURCE:
Starting Feb. 3, vote for your
favorite electronic resource. Tell which is your favorite and why, and
you could receive an official Rod Library mug. Use the ballot box located
in the lobby of the Rod Library or near the Reference Desk. Or...vote
online at http://www.library.uni.edu/
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FEBRUARY DINING
SPECIALS: 23rd Street Market: free fountain drink
with a purchase of nachos ($1.25 minimum order). Commodities in Curris
Business Building, Apple Cart in Schindler Education Center, Crunch
Break in WRC: soup, cookie and bottled pop or water for $2.50. Bent
Fork in Maucker Union Expansion: bread sticks and cheese sauce for
$1.09 or a mega cinnamon roll for $1.25. Biscotti's: drawing for a
CD portable stereo. We appreciate your patience with the relocation
of Maucker Union dining operations. Check out the new dining services
web site at
http://www.uni.edu/dor/dining/dinop/market.htm.
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V-DAY
UNI: http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/294.html
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NISG
BUDGET PACKETS:
NISG budget packets for fiscal year 2003-2004 are currently available.
All recognized student organizations interested in applying for funds
for next year can pick up a packet at the NISG office (103 SCC) or
fill one out online at
http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg Completed forms are due Feb.
7. Call 3-2650 if you have any questions.
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HIP-HOP
CONCERT:
Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland will be the special guest of
Ja Rule in a concert at the UNI-Dome Thursday, Feb. 13. Rowland replaces
hip-hop artist Eve. Along with Rowland will be three other guests:
Benzino, Solange Knowles and Charli Baltimore. Tickets, $25 for UNI
students and $30 for all others, are available at all UNI ticket outlets.
They also are available at http://tickets.uni.edu,
or (319) 273-DOME.
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CAMP
& RECREATION FAIR: Looking for a summer job? Stop
by the Camp & Recreation Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10-2 in the
Maucker Union Expansion. Many organizations will be recruiting summer
employees. Don't miss your chance for a great summer job. Sponsored
by the UNI Career Center, Student Services Center #19. Check out the
list of recruiting organizations:
http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/Events/campfair/camp.html
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LUX
SERVICE AWARD:
Do you know a student who has demonstrated outstanding service to
UNI? Nominate him or her for the 2003 Lux Service Award. This award
is the highest undergraduate honor awarded for service to UNI. Students
are encouraged to nominate their peers. Visit
http://www.unialum.org/lux for award requirements and on-line
nomination form. Nominations must be received by Feb. 14. Direct questions
to Jennifer Albertsen at 3-6409.
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LEADERSHIP
ESSAY COMPETITION:
$250 will be awarded to the winning author. The competition is open
to all UNI students. See the topic to be addressed, criteria for composition,
and directions for submitting the essay at:
http://www.uni.edu/vpess/leadership/essay.htm Deadline is Monday,
March 3.
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TAX
FORMS AVAILABLE:
Federal and state of Iowa tax forms and instructions are available
in Rod Library. For more information see
http://www.library.uni.edu/news/taxforms.html
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DANCE MOVEMENT OUTLET:
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/293.html
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4-ON-4 INTRAMURAL
VOLLEYBALL: Registration: Feb. 5 & 6, 8 a.m -
5:30 p.m., WRC 101. League schedules ready: Feb. 13, after 1 .p.m,
WRC 101. League play begins: Feb. 15, 10 a.m., WRC courts, and continues
on designated Saturdays.
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INTRAMURAL
FREE THROW CONTEST: Registration: Feb. 3 & 6,
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., WRC 101. Competition: Feb. 11, 7 p.m., WRC Courts.
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PERSONAL
TRAINING AVAILABLE: Personal training is available
through UNI Wellness and Recreation Services. The program is great
for those interested in starting an exercise regimen as well as those
looking to add something new to their current exercise routine. Contact
Kristy Leen at 3-7167 for more information.
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SPRING
2003 MASSAGE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays
from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10
for 15 minutes; sessions up to one hour may be purchased. Pay by cash,
check, u-bill, or payroll deduct. Gift certificates available as well.
Call 3-6119 to schedule.
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MOTHER EARTH
NEEDS YOU: Are you concerned about the environment?
Would you like to help Mother Earth? By volunteering in the Earth
Steps project, you will learn about increasing environmental and health
awareness and receive a free step counter and activity diary. Contact:
Michaela Rich or Katie Venter at 3-3689 or stop by the RRTTC office
in 224B of the WRC.
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SELF-ESTEEM
SMALL GROUPS: All female students and faculty are
invited to participate in a small group experience focused on self-esteem.
You will write about self-esteem, share with the other participants
and meet in a focus group to reflect on the experience. For more information,
contact Victoria DeFrancisco, DeFrancisco@uni.edu,
or April Chatham-Carpenter, Chatham@uni.edu,
or Jenny Kuderer, semper@uni.edu.
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INTRAMURAL
INDOOR TRACK MEET:
Entries due: Feb. 6 (entry forms available in WRC 101). Meet: Feb.
9, 7 p.m., UNI-Dome.
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SENIOR
RECITAL:
Monday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Deborah Coltvet, violin.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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GRADUATE RECITAL:
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Nancy Borsay, voice. No
charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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FACULTY
RECITAL:
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Julia Bullard, viola, and
Robin Guy, piano. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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SMALL POX
LECTURE: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., 115 Seerley. Dr.
Patricia Quinlisk, State of Iowa Epidemiologist, presents a talk about
smallpox, sponsored by the UNI chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific
Research Society, and the College of Natural Sciences. Her talk will
cover the history of smallpox, how history was changed by it, and
its use as a weapon. She will also provide an overview of the disease,
its prevention and treatment. There will be a question and answer
period. Free and open to the public.
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"ROOSTERS:"
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. in the Bertha Martin
Theatre, Theatre UNI will host the Director/Designers Presentation
for its upcoming production of the Southwest American drama "Roosters."
Join guest director Kim Hines of Minneapolis and the production designers
for a presentation and discussion of their visions for bringing the
play to life onstage. "Roosters" opens Feb. 27 for a two-weekend
run. Free and open to the public.
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LEADERS ON
LEADERSHIP: On Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3:30-4:45 p.m.
in SEC 246, Michael Blackwell, Director of UNI's Center for Multicultural
Education, will speak on the leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr.
For additional information on the Leaders on Leadership series of
speakers, visit http://www.uni.edu/vpess/leadership/speakers/htm
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FACULTY RECITAL:
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Tom Barry, oboe and saxophone.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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EXHIBIT
RECEPTION: An opening reception for the exhibit "A
World of Music: Instruments from Many Cultures" will be held
at the University Museum on Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m., with a gallery talk
at 7 p.m.
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NORTHERN FESTIVAL OF BANDS:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6, 7 and 8, all day, GBPAC Great
Hall. Contact: Ronald Johnson - 3-6058 - johnsonrw@uni.edu
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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ANNUAL
PRSA MEDIA BREAKFAST: Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9-11
a.m. on the Commons Sun Porch. Members of the local media including
Ann Kerian (KWWL), Pat Blank (KUNI), Lou Porter (KBBG), and Dr. Anelia
Dimitrova (Des Moines Register) will explain how to make beneficial
contacts with the media. This will be a good opportunity for students
to gain useful career knowledge and network with Cedar Valley professionals.
Questions and registration to autumn@uni.edu.
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GUEST RECITAL: Sunday,
Feb. 9, 3 p.m., GBPAC Jebe Hall. Lucius Weathersby, organ. No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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GUEST RECITAL:
Monday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. University of Southern Mississippi Horn Quartet.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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OFF HUDSON
SERIES: Theatre UNI's Off Hudson Series of Staged
Readings continues on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with Naomi Wallace's "In
the Heart of America," a dramatic look at the human cost of war
and hate set against the backdrop of the Gulf War. The reading, directed
by Cynthia Goatley, will be at 7:30 p.m. in the CAC, Room 108. It
is free and open to the public.
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JEWISH
SYNAGOGUE TOUR: On Saturday, Feb. 15 the St. Stephen
Catholic Student Center will be visiting the Son's of Jacob Synagogue
in Waterloo to learn more about the Jewish faith and tradition. If
interested in going, meet at the St. Stephen Catholic Student Center
(right by the bookstore) at 4:20 p.m. Contact Joshua Hanna 2-1395
or Rebfilms@uni.edu with
questions.
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BUCKWHEAT
ZYDECO: On Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. the best party band
in the world will visit the GBPAC. Get tickets now at the GBPAC box
office by calling 3-SHOW or order online at http://tickets.uni.edu.
Regular tickets are $19-$28, student prices are $15.20-$22.40. Join
the annual Gallagher-Bluedorn Mardi Gras party in the lobby at 6 p.m.
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COLLEGIATE
ENTREPRENEURS IOWA CONFERENCE: Feb. 21, Iowa
Memorial Union, Iowa City. This state-wide, all-day conference brings
together college students and faculty for networking and education.
Former E-Toys vice president to speak. Free admission and transportation
provided by Pappajohn Center. Registration deadline is Feb. 12. Information/registration
on-line at http://www.jpeg.org,
call 3-7350, or e-mail katherine.cota@uni.edu
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