Monday, September 15, 2003
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IOWA VALUES FUND PUBLIC
HEARING: The Grow Iowa Values Fund is a $503
million economic development fund designed to stimulate and expand the
economy, increase the wealth of Iowans and increase the population of
Iowa. The public is welcome to attend a public hearing, 4:30-6:30 p.m,
Sept. 18, CBB 225, to share thoughts, ideas and suggestions about proposed
rules. To view a copy of the proposed rules, go to
http://www.iowasmartidea.com For more information, contact Katherine
Cota-Uyar at 3-7350 or katherine.cota@uni.edu
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IMPROV TROUPE AUDITIONS: On
Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. the UNI Interpreters Theatre Improv Troupe
will hold auditions in Lang 040. No preparation or experience necessary.
All members of the university community are invited. Performances will
take place on and off campus. For further information contact Doug Shaw:
3-6805 doug.shaw@uni.edu
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CRITICAL MS WINDOWS PATCH: There
is a new critical vulnerability with microsoft windows XP, 2000, 2003,
and NT operating systems. This vulnerability can be exploited to damage
network resources and potentially damage personal data. A software patch
from Microsoft must be applied to your computers. Security bulletin
ms03-039 covers the details. This bulletin can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/security
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UM&PR LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE DESIGN:
The Office of University Marketing & Public Relations has launched a
new design for the university's home page and upper layers of the Web
space. The design maintains and enhances much of the existing navigational
structure, while emphasizing the faculty, staff and students that make
this a "Students First" university. Pages with a similar design are
being developed for the Office of Admissions Web presence, with later
phases planned to encompass other portions of the UNI Web site.
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CAREER CENTER IS MOVING: Beginning
Sept. 29, you’ll find the Career Center in 113A East Gym. Then during
spring semester the Career Center will move to Gilchrist to be part
of the new Integrated Student Services Center. E-mail, phone numbers,
and services stay the same. http://www.uni.edu/careercenter
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WRS FITNESS & LEISURE CLASS SIGN-UP: WRS
office (WRC 101) hours:
M-F 7:30-5:30. New classes include Indoor Cycling and Walk-n-Tone;
as well as employee-only Aerobics, Mind, Body, & Spirit (yoga);
and
Belly Dancing. Pick up a flyer at the WRC or the Union Information Desk.
Visit http://www.uni.edu/wellrec
for more information
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CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE:
Preference to undergraduate UNI students working towards degree or certificate,
financial need and off-campus child care expenses. Graduate students
may apply. Deadline is Sept. 12. Minimum award: $1,000 for 20-30 students.
Applications available at http://www.uni.edu/finaid
or UNI Financial Aid Office, 116 Gilchrist Hall; 3-2700.
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ASK A LIBRARIAN CHAT SERVICE: Rod
Library is offering a new, improved chatservice. Hours are M-F, 1-4
p.m. During all other hours submit your questions via email, phone,
or in person at the reference desk. For more information, see
http://www.library.uni.edu/ris/askalibrarian.html
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COMPUTER WORKSHOPS FOR CREDIT: ITS-Educational
Technology is again offering some of their computer workshops for credit.
Two series, Creating Web Pages and Mastering Microsoft Office, are available
at no additional cost for fully enrolled students. Forcomplete details,
visit http://www.uni.edu/its/et/tnt
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PERSONAL TRAINERS WANTED:
Like helping others? As a personal trainer
you can provide motivation for individuals wanting to attain their fitness
goals An informational meeting is Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in WRC 150, and
classes begin Sept. 19 in WRC 150. For more information contact Kristy
Leen at 3-7167.
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LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL TRAINER?
Personal trainers not only motivate you to reach your fitness goals,
but they also help educate you on proper form and technique. For more
information contact Kristy Leen at 3-7167 or kristy.leen@uni.edu
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GATEWAY TO LIBRARY AND INTERNET RESOURCES:
The library's Gateway provides access to the research and information
resources available to the UNI community, both print and electronic.
Resources are organized by common publication types, such as journal
articles and books. The Gateway is accessible from several links on
the library's homepage http://www.library.uni.edu/
and from MyUNIverse.
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BLOOD DRIVE: 10
a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom.
Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
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INTERNSHIPS: Learn the value of internships,
how to become part of the Co-op/Internship Program, turn a part-time
job into credit, and services offered by the Career Center. Attend an
orientation meeting 4-5 p.m. Monday, September 15, Schindler Ed. Ctr
252. http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/coop
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OFF-HUDSON PLAY READING:
"Our Lady of 121st Street" by Stephen Adly Guirgis.
Directed by Richard Glockner. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m, CAC Room
108. Admission is free. This dark, but humorous play tells the story
of a group of old friends who reunite for the funeral of their former
teacher.
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PRE-MEDICAL CLUB MEETING:
The first pre-medical club meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wed., Sept.
17 in McCollum Science Hall Room 033. Students who are interested in
any area of the medical field should attend.
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THURSDAZE SEPT. 18: This
weeks events include: Movie at 7 and 9:45 p.m. "X Men 2,"
Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. 7-11 p.m. enjoy the Maucker Union
Gameroom. What do you get when you combine comedy and karaoke? Comaroke
night. Enjoy stand-up comedian John P. Hopkins at 9:30 p.m, Maucker
Union Coffeehouse, then stick around for open karaoke.
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OSHA'S KNOCKING, ARE YOU READY?
The UNI Regional Business Center is hosting "OSHA’s Knocking, Are You
Ready?," a workshop for all employers and personnel managers, Tuesday
Sept. 16 from 9 a.m.- noon at the RBC office, 212 E. 4th St., in downtown
Waterloo. Topics discussed will include federal and state OSHA regulations,
types of inspections and violations, penalties, record keeping, how
to tell if you are having a bad inspection and the top OSHA-cited violations.
Fee is $35 per business or organization. Contact katie.macdonald@uni.edu,
call (319) 236-8123, or visit www.unirbc.org.
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SPEAKER ROY BOURGEOIS: Tuesday,
Sept. 16, 7:30 PM, Seerley 115. The UNI Inter-American Studies Program
presents Father Roy Bourgeois, Vietnam veteran and missionary, who will
speak on his fight to close the US Army School of the Americas, which
has trained Latin American soldiers responsible for documented human
rights abuses.
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CANOEING IOWA STYLE:
On Sept. 16, spend the afternoon (1-6 p.m.) paddling "The Mighty" Cedar
River. All skill levels invited & all canoeing equipment will be provided.
Pre-trip meeting Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Cost $10 (UNI) $15 (Guest). Contact
UNI Outdoors 3-7163 for more information.
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UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS:
Visit
http://www.uni.edu/music/frames/uniframes.html
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GEOGRAPHY COLLOQUIUM PRESENTATION:
Kay Weller, Department of Geography, will speak Wednesday, Sept. 17,
3 p.m, in Sabin 7. The topic is "Window on a Delhi Tent City." Everyone
is welcome.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION
FAIR: Wednesday, Sept. 17, Maucker Union 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. Registered student organizations will be featured at the
2003 Student Organization Fair. Come find out more about these groups
and how you can get involved.
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UNI FOOTBALL ON TV: UNI
Football heads to Stephan F. Austin on Thursday, Sept. 18 for a 6:30
p.m. kick-off on Fox Sports Midwest.
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THE PEAK BAGGER, COLORADO:
From Sept. 19-21 spend a weekend with UNI Outdoors as they head to Colorado
for summit attempts. Both hikes non-technical, but fitness level should
be very good. Pre-trip meeting Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Cost $105 (UNI) $115
(Guest). Contact UNI Outdoors at 3-7163 for more information.
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INTRAMURALS FUN RUN:
Run the 1.5 mile course on the Intramural Fields west of the UNI-Dome
on Friday, Sept. 19, 4 p.m. Registration is from 3 - 3:45 p.m. on the
day of the run in WRC 101. Contestants should report to the starting
area by 3:55 p.m.
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GOLF AT PHEASANT RIDGE GOLF COURSE:
Saturday, Sept. 20, presented by UNI Intramurals. Register Monday, Sept.
8 – Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (limited
to 100 entries). Green fees $12 (cash or check); no refunds unless Pheasant
Ridge determines course is unplayable. Tee times start at 8:30 a.m.
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EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION:
University Museum, Sept. 18, 6:30-8 pm; gallery
talk at 7 p.m. by costume designer Katy Sue Nicklos. Celebrate the opening
of the new exhibit, "In the Spotlight: Dressing for the Theatre."
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UNI CAREER FAIR: Monday,
Sept. 22, 2 - 6 p.m, UNI-Dome. 150 organizations, graduate and professional
schools. Twenty-one employers will be signing up students for the Interview
Day, Tuesday, Sept. 23. Participants listed at:
http://www.uni.edu/careercenter
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FACULTY SENATE MEETING: Sept.
22, 3:15 to 5 p.m. in Gilchrist 207. Everyone is welcome to attend.
If you would like a copy of the draft minutes from Sept. 8, or the Sept.
22 agenda, please contact Chair Melissa Heston, heston@uni.edu.
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AFROCOLOMBIANS TELL THEIR
STORY: Monday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m, Lang Hall
Auditorium. Afrocolombians Fr. Rafael Castillo and Ms. Luz Marina Becerra
will speak on their experiences with the armed conflict in Colombia
and the impact of U.S. Policy. Their presentations will be in Spanish
with English translation provided.
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UNI
STUDENT READING ASSOCIATION: The UNI Student
Reading Association will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23
in SEC Room 247 at 7:30 pm. Tammy Frost, a Title 1 teacher and reading
coach at Irving Elementary, plans to share new information on programs
of instruction. The UNI Student Reading Association is open to students
interested in increasing literacy.
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THE UNI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR:
Takes place Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. in the Maucker Union Old Central A & B. This annual event
is an opportunity for UNI students, faculty and staff to learn about
overseas study, internships, volunteer and work options. UNI program
providers and campus-based international organizations/groups wishing
to exhibit at the fair should contact Linda Wiges at linda.wiges@uni.edu
or at 3-7078 for further information.
http://fp.uni.edu/studyabroad/news/iof2003.asp
for details.
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GET GOOD CREDIT: UNI
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization and Students in Free Enterprise
are hosting a presentation on credit in CBB, Room 3, Sept. 24 from 5-6
p.m.
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HIKING THE KETTLE MORAINE:
From Sept. 26-28, spend 3 days & 2 nights
backpacking through the pristine wilderness at Kettle Moraine State
Park in Wisconsin. Pre-trip meeting Sept. 23, 5 p.m. Contact UNI Outdoors
at 3-7163 for more information.
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MARSHALL CENTER SCHOOL OPEN
HOUSE: Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m..
1920's one-room school teacher will discuss educational practices in
rural Iowa. The School is located at the corner of 23rd & Minnesota
Streets.
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10TH ANNUAL AMERICAN HUMANICS GOLF CLASSIC: Sunday,
Sept. 28, Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Tee times begin at 12:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call 3-6819 or visit http://ahgolfevent.org
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UNI TOWN HALL MEETING: Faculty,
staff and students are invited to a UNI town hall meeting, Oct. 2, 6:30
p.m., in GBPAC's Jebe Hall. President Koob, students, community leaders
and the Office of Governmental Relations will present "Iowa's Students
are Its Future: Why It's Everyone's Business." The event is also for
alumni, parents and citizens concerned about public higher education
in Iowa. RSVP to Stacey Christensen by Sept. 26, e-mail, stacey.christensen@uni.edu,
or phone the Governmental Relations Office, 3-6144.
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INTRAMURALS FLAG FOOTBALL:
Register in WRC 101 from 8 a.m - 5:30 p.m. from Sept. 29-30. Managers
meeting Sept. 25, 4 p.m. in SEC 246. Officials clinic can be attended
either Sept. 30 or Oct. 1 in WRC (TBA), 7:30 p.m. League play begins
Oct. 7 on intramural fields.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS DOWNHILL SKIING:
Break into the New Year by skiing in Colorado
from Dec 5 - 10. Two packages to choose from. Sign-up deadline Nov.
15 with $100 deposit. Pre-trip meeting Dec. 2, 7 p.m. (Sign up before
Sept. 27 and receive a $30 discount.) More info: 3-7163 or WRC 174.
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