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Monday, February 24, 2003
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2002-2003
UNI FACT BOOK AVAILABLE:
The 2002-2003 UNI Fact Book is available online at http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/uni-factbook.pdf
The Fact Book is a comprehensive source for university statistics. It
is compiled by the Office of Information Management Analysis.
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UNI
IN THE NEWS:
A guest editorial by President Koob appeared in the Cedar Rapids Gazette
on Feb. 9. He takes a stand on Iowa's need to embrace a new way of thinking
regarding the state budget and the "brain drain." To read
it, visit
http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/newsroom/op-ed/koob.shtml
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FREE
ADMISSION TO THEATRE UNI PERFORMANCES: Theatre
UNI seeks volunteer ushers for "Roosters" by Milcha Sanchez-Scott,
Feb. 27 - March 9. Volunteers receive free admission to the performances
they work. The work is light and open to anybody. For more information
call the Strayer-Wood Theatre Box Office at 3-6381. Limited spaces available.
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FAMILY
OF THE YEAR:
Nominate your family for the UNI Family of the Year. The winning family
receives one free night in a local hotel, four free tickets to the Family
Weekend football game, admission to the Family Fest Tailgate Dinner,
and a special award at the tailgate event and at half time of the football
game. The nominating student receives a $250 gift certificate to the
University Book & Supply. Applications available online or in 205
Commons. The deadline for application is April 5.
http://www.uni-foundation.org/unipa/FOTYinfo.shtml
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UPDATE
FOR UNI OFF-CAMPUS E-MAIL USERS
(disregard this message if you use Mailman or Mailspinner to access
your UNI e-mail account): E-mail is not necessarily secure. If you have
a UNI e-mail address (name@uni.edu), and access your UNI e-mail from
off-campus via software such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger
or Eudora, UNI Information Technology Services asks you to turn on your
e-mail encryption (scrambled code) option as soon as possible. This
is a personal and university security issue. Without encryption, third
parties on the Internet can intercept your e-mail messages, User I.D.
and password. You simply need to "check" the appropriate boxes
within your e-mail software preferences. See detailed instructions at
http://www.uni.edu/its/us/document/unimail/ssl/
For help, contact the ITS Computer Consulting Center at 3-5555, or call
your computer support person. From Tom Peterson, director, ITS User
Services.
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HONORS PROGRAM
OPENINGS: Current 1st and 2nd year UNI students may
now apply for the University Honors Program. Applicants must have a
GPA of 3.30 or better and submit an essay and faculty recommendation.
Application deadline for fall 2003 classes is March 14. For more information
and an application, e-mail brenda.hackenmiller@uni.edu,
call University Honors at 3-3175 or visit the office in CAC 257.
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FRESHMAN
STATE OF IOWA SCHOLARS: Review
your university bill to ensure that this scholarship credited to your
account. Do this by looking at the bill or by logging into MyUNIversity
under "My Personal Records" and then under "Last U-Bill
Sent" or "Activity Since Last U-Bill and History". If
you were to receive this award and it has not credited to your account,
please stop by or telephone the Financial Aid Office at 3-2700. Deadline:
Wednesday, March 5.
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SPRING
JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR: Tuesday,
March 4, 10-3 in the Maucker Union Expansion. All majors are encouraged
to attend. Over 50 organizations, graduate and professional schools
will be present. Many employers will also be signing students up for
interviews the following day. Sponsored by the UNI Career Center,
Student Services Center #19. Check out the participating organizations:
http://www.uni.edu/careercenter
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HABITAT
CANDLE SALE:
UNI Habitat for Humanity is selling candles as a fund raiser for Greater
Black Hawk Habitat for Humanity. Candles are made from soy, in various
scents and will burn for 40-50 hours. Contact Corena Kadolph at 222-3267or
kadolph@uni.edu. On campus
deliveries are free of charge.
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ROY
J. CARVER SCHOLARHIP: 20 new recipients
will be selected to receive $5,200 for the 2003-04 acadmeic year.
Selection based on: junior by fall 2003; minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA;
U.S. citizen; graduated from an accredited Iowa high school or resident
of Iowa for at least five consecutive years prior to application;
demonstrate financial need by filing a 2003-04 FAFSA; overcome unusual
social and/or other barriers to attending college full-time. Application
available at:
http://www.uni.edu/finaid/scholarships/forms/CAAP.DOC or from
the Financial Aid Office, 3-2700 or 1-800-772-2736. Deadline: April
1, 2003
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STUDY IN HONDURAS:
May 12 - 23. The program is limited to 14 students to study "Globalizations'
Impact on Central America." Airfare, program expenses, and tuition
is included in a registration of $2005. Scholarship money of $700,
per person, is available. Information available:
http://www.uni.edu/~schrage/honduras_course.htm Further information:
3-7078, International Programs Office, Baker 59.
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HUNGER
AWARENESS:
St. Stephen Catholic Student Center is hosting a Hunger Banquet March
1 from 6-8 pm. The banquet is to increase awareness about the great
disparity in the world regarding food distribution and the millions
of people who go under fed each day. The cost is $5, proceeds go to
El Faro Orphanage in Mexico. Tickets need to be purchased in advance
at St. Stephen's (next to the bookstore) or contact Ryan Hoffman at
222-5517 or hoffy@uni.edu
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KURT
WARNER FIRST THINGS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP: Criteria
to receive: 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 2003-04
FAFSA; minimum cumulative 2.5 gpa. Two new recipients selected for
2003-04 to recevie $2,000 each year for up to four years or upon completion
of a first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Deadline: March
1. Applications available at
http://www.uni.edu/finaid/scholarships/Apps/FTFScholarapplication.pdf
or from the UNI Financial Aid Office, Gilchrist 116; 3-2700 or 1-800-772-2736.
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ROBETRA S. TAMRES SCI-FI WRITING AWARD: Win
$50 for your science fiction writing. The contest is open to all UNI
students. Submissions may include poetry, fiction, drama, and essay
(max 20 pages). Deadline is March 3. Send submissions or questions
to professor Grant Tracey, Baker Hall 117. No names on manuscripts;
instead, include cover sheet with name, address, phone, e-mail, social
security number, and title(s) of works submitted. Please, no email
submissions.
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VOLUNTEER NEWS: VolunteerNEWS
is a bi-weekly e-newsletter sent to inform students, faculty and staff
of the volunteer needs within the community. To subscribe, e-mail:
Volunteer@uni.edu with
the body containing SUB VolunteerNEWS <your-email-address>@uni.edu
VolunteerNEWS is published by Volunteer UNI, a service of The UNI
Career Center. http://www.uni.edu/careercenter
Quick Link Volunteer UNI.
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PRSSA: Join
Public Relations Student Society of America and learn to build your
portfolio, gain new contacts, find job opportunities and internships,
and find out what the public relations field is all about. PRSSA meets
Monday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m., LNG 12. PRide, Public Relations Interns
Develop Expertise, is the student-run PR firm. For great hands on
experience and lots of opportunities to learn, come to PRide every
Monday at 3:15 in LNG 12.
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UNICOSS:
The UNI/Community Spanish Speakers meet every Friday from 3-4 p.m.
at the Vibe Coffeehouse. This is an informal gathering to speak Spanish
with friends. All are welcome.
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INTRAMURAL
3 POINT SHOT CONTEST:
Registration: Feb. 24 - Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-5:30 pm, WRC 101. Competition:
March 5, 7 p.m., WRC Courts.
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CLIMBING
COMPETITION:
March 1-2. Cost is $25 for UNI students, staff and faculty. Competitions
in bouldering, speed climbing, and route climbing are offered at three
different skill levels.
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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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| RESEARCH
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES |
INTIMACY
& MARITAL EXPECTATIONS STUDY NEEDS PARTICIPANTS: A
senior UNI psychology major is conducting a study on intimacy and
marital expectations. He needs to survey men and women who are engaged
to be married. The e-mail survey is confidential and anonymous. If
willing to participate, email Matthew@uni.edu
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AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION PANEL: The
Center for Multicultural Education will host a panel discussion on
affirmative action, featuring attorney Shirley J. Wilcher, at 7 p.m.,
Monday, Feb. 24, in Lang Hall Auditorium. Wilcher is the executive
director of Americans for a Fair Chance, an organization that serves
as an educational resource for affirmative action and equal opportunity
resources. Free and open to the public.
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NORTHERN
IOWA VOCAL ARTS FESTIVAL: Sunday and Monday, Feb.
23 and 24, all day, GBPAC Great Hall and RHA. Contact: Dyan Baker
Meyer at 3-7175 or bakermeyer@uni.edu.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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NORTHERN IOWA PIANO FESTIVAL:
Monday, Feb. 24, all day, GBPAC Great and Davis Halls.
Contact: Robin Guy at 3-2193 or guy@uni.edu.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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NORTHERN IOWA VOCAL ARTS/PIANO
CONCERT: Monday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., GBPAC Great Hall.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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EATING
DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK:
Feb. 24-28: All week: "Celebrate Every Body," WRC 104, donate
clothes that don't fit to those in need; Monday: "Intuitive Eating"
presentation 7 p.m., WRC 103; Tuesday: "Eating Attitudes Test"
4-6 p.m., WRC 104. Also available online at http://www.uni.edu/counseling
under 'special events'.
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UNDERSTANDING
MENTAL ILLNESS: Tuesday,
Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Lang Hall Auditorium. Almost everyone knows someone
who has experienced depression or some form of mental health problem,
but no one seems to want to talk about it. Gain a better understanding
of mental illness and what to do when it affects you or someone you
know. No admission charge.
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NORTHERN IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Wednesday,
Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC Great Hall. Rebecca Burkhardt, conductor.
No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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ISEA MEETING: Wednesday,
Feb. 26 at 9 p.m. in SEC 182/183. All majors and minors in education
invited to come. Florida experiences will be shared.
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LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP: Addressing
environmental issues will be the focus of speakers Chris Petersen,
Iowa Farmers Union; Leah Wilson, UNI Food Project; and Bill Witt,
former state legislator February 27, 3:30-4:45, room 246 SEC. For
further information:
http://www.uni.edu/vpess/leadership/speakers.htm
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SENIOR CHALLENGE ROCK RALLY: Maucker
Union Coffee House Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7:30-11 p.m.
Featuring the bands of Stavross & Marcato. $500
travel voucher and other prizes will be given away. Free food, good
music and great prizes.
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ROOSTERS: Theatre
UNI presents the Hispanic-American drama, "Roosters" by
Milcha Sanchez-Scott, Feb. 27-March 10 in the Bertha Martin Theatre.
Emotions run high in this explosive drama of family conflict when
a long-absent father and grown son face off over the future of the
family and the fate of their prize possession, a fighting bird. Tickets
at: 3-6381 or http://www.uni.edu/theatre
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MUSIC
ENTRANCE/SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS:
Friday, Feb. 28, all day, GBPAC Davis Hall and RHA. Contact: Alan
Schmitz at 3-7180 or schmitz@uni.edu
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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MUSEUM
RECEPTION: A
public reception for Rick Bausman, award-winning teacher and conga
player, will be held at the UNI Museum on Friday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.
Come see the new World of Music exhibit and enjoy some Haitian-style
drumming. For information, contact Carolyn Hildebrandt at 3-7179 or
Carolyn.Hildebrandt@uni.edu.
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PERCUSSION
CLINIC:
Rick Bausman, Haitian-style conga player, will conduct a free percussion
clinic for UNI students on Friday, Feb. 28 from 11-11:50 a.m. in Davis
Hall. For further information, contact Carolyn Hildebrandt at 3-7179
or Carolyn.Hildebrandt@uni.edu.
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"CATS"
HITS GBPAC:
The longest-running show in Broadway history is coming to the Gallagher-Bluedorn
at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, March 1 and 2. Additional performances at
2 p.m. on March 1 and 2. For tickets call 3-SHOW or order online at
http://tickets.uni.edu. Regular tickets are $33-45 and student
prices are $26.40-$31.20. Check out our Multi-media gallery at http://www.uni.edu/gbpac.
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GUEST RECITAL:
Saturday, March 1, 3 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Amy Appold, violin. No
charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
SERIES: UNI Concert Chorale Performance on Monday,
March, 3, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC Great Hall. Conductor - Dyan Baker Meyer.
Cost is $6 Public; $5 Senior Citizen; $4 Student or admission with
a
current Panther Pass. - Tickets available by calling 3-SHOW (7469)
and at the door.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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EARTH SCIENCE
SEMINAR: Janice Boekhoff, Research Geologist with
the Iowa Geological Survey, will present "Bacteria at Iowa's
Beaches" on Monday, March 3 at 4 p.m. in 125 Latham Hall. Bacteria
beach monitoring at Iowa's 35 state-owned beaches will be discussed,
including bacteria results from an intensive watershed investigation
conducted in 2002 at George Wyth State Park Beach.
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LYSISTRATA
READING: UNISTA (UNI
STudent Theatre Assocation) in conjunction with a world wide peace
campaign known as The Lysistrata Project presents a staged reading
of "Lysistrata", March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in KAB 111. Admission
is free. As of Feb. 21, there are 620 readings planned in 38 countries.
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MARDI GRAS
CELEBRATION: Come to the BASH before the FAST. St.
Stephen Catholic Student Center is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration
on Fat Tuesday, March 4 from 8-10 p.m. Come for free food, music,
and fun. Call 266-9863 with questions.
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"...LARGGY...":
UNISTA (UNI Student Theatre Association) will present the independent
film "The Story About When Larggy Got a Bee Sting and Shut Himself
in His Room and Went Insane" on March 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m.
in CAC 108. Tickets are $3 at the door. Visit http://www.unista.org
for more information.
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