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Monday, March 10, 2003
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NEW
TRANSCRIPTS ORDERING FORM:
Beginning Monday, March 17, transcripts may be ordered 24 hours a day
7 days a week with payment by credit card by calling 1-800-865-0762
or over the web at http://www.gettranscript.com.
Transcripts may also still be ordered by mail, fax, or in person 8 a.m.
- 5 p.m. at the Office of the Registrar, 227 Gilchrist Hall, with payment
by check, cash, or U-bill. For additional information about transcript
ordering options beginning March 17, please refer to
http://www.uni.edu/regist/students/transcripts-new.shtml.
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STATE
DEPARTMENT ALERTS STUDENTS TO RISKS OF OVERSEAS TRAVEL:
Each February, the Department of State distributes information to alert
American students traveling abroad about conditions that may affect
their safety and welfare. Visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs' Web
site, http://travel.state.gov/studentinfo.html
for the latest travel safety information.
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STUDENT
USER ID CHANGE:
User ID Amnesty will be in effect from March 31, through April 13. During
this time, students may select a new user ID, even if a change from
the UNI-assigned user ID has already been made. Visit the User ID Selection
page, http://access.uni.edu/select_userid.cgi,
during User ID Amnesty and choose a new user ID to replace your current
one. E-mail sent to your old user ID will be automatically forwarded
to your new one.
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UNI
STUDENT EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR INFORMATION: Student employees,
nominate your UNI supervisor for the 2002-2003 UNI Student Employer
of the Year. Find out more and print a nomination form at:
http://www.uni.edu/finaid/pdf/stdtemployernom02-03.pdf
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STUDENT ALUMNI AMBASSADORS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Students
involved with the Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) have an opportunity
to serve as an official host to UNI. Each semester SAA accepts applicants
who have a desire to promote UNI, a GPA of at least 3.0, and a willingness
to serve UNI by giving tours and volunteering in a variety of other
ways. Applications are due March 26 and can be submitted in 120 Gilchrist.
They are available online at http://www.uni.edu/~admiss/saa/SAA.html
Questions can be directed to Allison Wearda at allisonn@uni.edu.
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CBA
PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR:
Vote now until Friday for your favorite professor of the 2002-2003 academic
year. Visit
https://access.uni.edu/mp-cgi/bbs/bbs-candidate.cgi to log in and
cast your vote. The winning professor will be recognized at the CBA
Recognition Gala on April 2 and receive a $1000 prize.
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MARCH DINING
SPECIALS: Blimpie Subs and Salads at Maucker Union:
tuna, seafood and veggie max subs featured during Lent and new breads
and sauces have been added to the menu. Bent Fork at Maucker Union:
cheese pizza for $1.79 or baked potato with cheese for $1.79. March
Muffin Madness at Maucker Union: muffins for $1.09. 23rd Street Market
at Commons: drawing for a DVD player. Biscotti's: cookie and a pint
of milk for 95 cents. Food carts in WRC, SEC and CBB: Juice and a piece
of fruit for $1.30.
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GET
INVOLVED WITH THURSDAZE: Are you looking for a chance
to build your leadership skills, enhance entertainment on campus and
have fun? Student Life Team is now accepting applications to get involved
with UNI's programming event, THURSDAZE. Applications can be picked
up at Department of Residence, any Residence Hall office, Center for
Multicultural Education, Maucker Union Info Desk, or Student Activities
Office. Applications are due Friday, March 28 to the Student Activities
Office.
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INTERNSHIP
MEETINGS: This
event explains the 16 best internships on campus available next school
year and summer internship/cooperative education opportunities. For
more information about the orientation meetings visit:
http://www.uni.edu/~patricia/co-opflier.pdf
and
http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/coop/orisched.html
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RAISE
MONEY FOR ST. JUDE RESEARCH HOSPITAL: The
UNI "Up 'til Dawn" program raises money for the children of
St. Jude Research Hospital. Teams or individuals can raise money. If
you raise $100 dollars or more you will be an "Up 'til Dawn VIP
Member" with a special invitation to battle of the bands, free
food, and a lot of give-aways. Contact Ryan Hoffmann for more information,
hoffy@uni.edu.
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HOOKED ON GARDENING: The UNI Botanical
Center's March issue of
the "Hooked on Gardening Newsletter" is at
http://www.bio.uni.edu/botanicalcenter/HOG.html
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ResNET GAME NIGHT 3.0:
ResNet is having their 3rd Game Night of the year in the Piazza March
28 from 7 p.m. - 4 a.m. Bring your pc or favorite video game console.
On-campus students pay nothing. Off-campus students pay only $5. There
will be an Unreal Tournament and a Halo Tournament with prizes awarded
to the winner as well as random door prizes. Register ahead of time
to guarantee a spot. Check out more information at
http://www.resnet.uni.edu/rgn
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INTRAMURAL BADMINTON
TOURNAMENT: Registration: March 24-27, WRC 101 8 a.m.-5:30
p.m. Tournament play: Singles - April 1, Doubles - April 2, WRC Courts
7 p.m.
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INTRAMURAL TENNIS
AND RACQUETBALL DOUBLES: Registration: March 10-13,
WRC 101 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tournament bracket posted: WRC 101. Play begins:
March 24.
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INTRAMURAL
1-on-1 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Registration: March 10-13,
WRC 101 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tournament play: March 26 and 27, 7 p.m., WRC
Courts.
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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. For more information: http://www.uni.edu/~schrage/honduras_course.htm
or 3-7078, International Programs Office, Baker 59.
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IRTS-SEC
222:
IRTS Curriculum Library and Computer Labs close Friday, March 14 at
5 p.m. for the week of spring break. Labs reopen 7:45 a.m. Monday, March
24.
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MAUCKER
UNION CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK:
Due to construction, Maucker Union will be closed during the week of
spring break. The Union will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and
re-open at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. You may still reach staff and
make reservations by phone or email during that week. Questions or concerns
may be directed to Jan Hanish, Director of Maucker Union. Sorry for
the inconvenience.
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SPRING BREAK LIBRARY HOURS:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#spring
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STUDENT
RECITAL:
Monday, March 10, 6 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Justin Wells, euphonium,
and Syrinx Woodwind Quintet . No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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SCHOOL OF
THE AMERICAS WATCH SPEAKER: Joe Ferrara, a member of
the national advisory board of the School of the Americas (SOA) Watch,
will present an address at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 10, in the University
of Northern Iowa's Seerley Hall, Room 115. The event is free and open
to the public.
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STUDENT RECITAL:
Monday, March 10, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Kirill Murashko, violin.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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SENIOR RECITAL:
Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Heather Dubrall, flute.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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THE AFRICAN BEAT GOES ON: March
11, 7-8 p.m., at the University Museum. Randy Hogancamp and his African
drum ensemble, featuring UNI students, will share the drumming techniques
of Western Africa. Free and open to the public.
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EL NINO TALK:
"El Nino in a Changing Global Climate", a talk by Dr. Paul
Loubere, professor of geology and environmental geosciences,Northern
Illinois University, Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Seerley 115. The talk
is sponsored by Sigma Xi and the College of Natural Sciencesand is free
and open to the public.
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FACULTY RECITAL:
Tuesday, March 11, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Northwind Quintet - Dominique
Cawley, flute; Tom Barry, oboe; Jack Graham, clarinet; Thomas Tritle,
horn; and David Rachor, bassoon. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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MADAME
BUTTERFLY:
Giacomo Puccini's world-renowned opera is coming to the GBPAC Wednesday,
March 12 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 3-SHOW or order online at
http://tickets.uni.edu. Regular tickets prices are $30-$36 or $24-$28.80
for students.
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STUDENT RECITAL:
Wednesday, March 12, 6 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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ISEA MEETING:
An Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) meeting: Wednesday, March
12 at 9 p.m. in SEC 182/183. PTA and school board members will explain
behind the scenes of a classroom and how the school's governmental body
works. All students with a education major or minor are welcome to attend.
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PEACE CORPS
TO VISIT UNI: A Peace Corps recruiter will visit UNI
Thursday, March 13. Students who wish to be interviewed can apply on-line
at
http://www.peacecorps.gov It is recommended that individuals apply
a year ahead of the time they wish to depart for the Peace Corps. Interviews
will be held in the Career Center from 8-10 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. An information
table will be in the SEC Lobby from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and a general information
session is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. in the Maucker Union, Lower Level
South University Room.
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STUDENT RECITAL:
Thursday, March 13, 6 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Sigma Alpha Iota . No
charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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SENIOR RECITAL:
Thursday, March 13, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall. Ryan Frost, percussion.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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TANGO BUENOS
AIRES: The sultry and sexy dance of love, performs at
GBPAC Sunday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 273-SHOW or order
online at
http://tickets.uni.edu. Regular ticket prices are $24-$30, student
prices are $19.20-24.
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BUSINESS START-UP
AND BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP: March 26 in CBB room 3,
from 3-4 p.m. "How to Start a Small Business." 4-5:30 p.m.
is "How to Write a Business Plan." Attend one or both. Advanced
registration strongly encouraged. Free to UNI faculty, staff, and students.
Call 3-7350 or e-mail katherine.cota@uni.edu
to register.
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VAN CLIBURN
WINNER TO PLAY AT GBPAC: Olga Kern, the 26-year-old
gold medallist of the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition,
will be performing at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Sunday, March 30 at 7:30
p.m. For tickets call 273-SHOW or order online at http://tickets.uni.edu.
Regular ticket prices are $14-$20, student prices are $11.20-16.
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