FREE FINALS STUDY SNACKS: Take a break from studying for finals and stop by the Union for free snacks. Sunday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m., enjoy free beverages, fruit, snacks, and candy. Sponsored by NISG.
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FREE BANDANAS: NISG will be distributing free panther bandanas to students at the UNI men's basketball game vs. Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
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DECEMBER TIME SHEET CUTOFF DATES: The time sheet cutoff date for student online and paper time sheets was changed to Monday, Dec. 8. The cutoff date for students using the Kronos time clock remains the same, Saturday, Dec. 6. Payroll time sheet cutoff dates can be found at http://www.uni.edu/controller/payroll/deadlines.html
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ARTWORK SALE: 'Prairie Celebration' prints are available now through Dec. 19. Prices for each 8X10 are $10 or $15 each with shipping/handling. Visit http://www.bio.uni.edu/botanicalcenter/GiftShop.html to view the original watercolor by artist and UNI graduate, Megan Thorne. Order by phone at 3-2247.
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IMMUNIZATIONS: Attention freshmen, transfer, & international students.You must have immunization records in order to register for class. Call Student Health, 3-2009 for more info or fax records to 3-3155.
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HEALTH BEAT ON THE MOVE: East Gym HB will close Monday, Dec. 15. The new HB re-opens in Maucker Union lower level on Monday, Jan. 12; hours 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Locker & towel services available, see fitness supervisor. For more information visit http://www.uni.edu/wellrec or contact Kristy Leen @ 3-7167.
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GILCHRIST CONSTRUCTION: Due to construction in Gilchrist Hall,
the north entrance will be closed Nov. 27-30 and again from Dec. 11-22.
The north entrance will be open on Dec. 24 and should be used to get to
the Registrar's Office. Dec. 24-Jan. 4, public access to departments in Gilchrist Hall will be limited. Most offices will be closed. There are two specific exceptions:
The University Police Department will be open as usual. The Registrar's
Office will be open during regular hours on Dec. 24.
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COOKIE DOUGH SALE: Start your seasonal baking now with Fresh Beginnings 3.5-pound tubs of cookie dough. Order by e-mailing Carolyn.Young@uni.edu with the quantity, flavors and pick-up point: Biscotti's, 23rd Street Market or Prexy's in the Maucker Union. Choices include chocolate chocolate chip, chocolate chip, monster, peanut butter, sugar, molasses, and peanut butter chip, all available with one-day notice. (Other UNI varieties available with two days notice.) Each tub will make about 3 1/2 dz. cookies for $6.99. Order dough before 1:30 p.m. and pick it up the next day after 9 a.m.
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STIPEND/SCHOLARSHIP TRACKING AVAILABLE: Students who have a Graduate Assistantship Stipend and/or a Graduate College Tuition Scholarship can now track processing through two new WebCT sites -- Graduate Assistantship Tracking and Graduate College Scholarship Tracking. Access these sites at http://webct.uni.edu If you have not yet used WebCT, click on the "UNI Student - Enrolled in On-Campus Course" link for information to set up account password. With the availability of these sites, reminder notices will no longer be sent through the mail.
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NEW RESERVATION POLICY: Beginning January 2004, catering and meeting space at the Commons and Maucker Union can be reserved two years in advance. This is a change from the previous one-year-out policy. Reservations for 2004 and 2005 will be accepted beginning Jan. 5 when campus offices open after the holiday break. For additional information, contact the Department of Residence, 3-2333 or Maucker Union 3-2256.
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SPRING SEMESTER WRS STYLE: Register early for fitness and certification classes for the spring semester. Sign up in WRC 101, M-F 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/wellrec
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PERSONAL TRAINER: End of semester stress is rapidly approaching. Let the WRS personal trainers help with starting an exercise program. Exercise not only relieves stress, but refreshes your mind as well. For more information, contact Kristy Leen at 273-7167 or kristy.leen@uni.edu
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES WEB SITE: http://www.uni.edu/subabuse
The UNI Substance Abuse Services website includes: UNI's Alcohol and Drug policy; standards of conduct for employees; 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. This information is provided in compliance with provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act.
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FINALS WEEK MASSAGE: Tues., Dec. 16 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Wed., Dec. 17 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The cost is $10 for every 15 minutes. Pay by cash, check, u bill, or payroll deduct. Gift certificates available. Call the Wellness Resource Lab at 3-6119 to schedule.
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EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS FOR FINAL EXAM WEEK:
Visit http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#fallfinals
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LIBRARY HOURS DURING BREAK:
Visit http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#christmas
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UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS:
Visit http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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ATHLETIC EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Monday, Dec. 8 -- WBB vs. Iowa, UNI-Dome, 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 -- MBB vs. Iowa, UNI-Dome, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 -- WBB vs. Wyoming, West Gym, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12 -- WR vs. UT-Chattanooga, West Gym, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13 -- MBB vs. Minnesota-Crookston, UNI-Dome, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14 -- WBB vs. UMKC, West Gym, 3:05 p.m.
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FACULTY SENATE MEETING: http://www.uni.edu/senate/
Monday, Dec. 8, from 3:15 to 5 p.m.in the State College Room in Maucker Union. Agenda items include considerations of curriculum proposals, and (as time allows) a proposal for change to the current Capstone course structure in the Liberal Arts Core. Everyone is welcome. For further information contact Senate Chair Melissa L. Heston at heston@uni.edu.
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INTERPRETERS THEATRE: "The Streets Are Burning: The '68 Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial," Dec. 10-13 at 7:30 p.m. in Lang Hall, Room 040. Admission is free; seating is first come, first served.
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NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (NSE): Information meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. in Maucker Union's Elm Room. Freshmen and sophomores with a 2.75 UNI and cumulative grade point average can attend one of 166 universities across the USA while paying UNI tuition. Visit http://www.uni.edu/contined/is/nse.shtml
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SAVE FORUM OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m., Lang Hall room 40. Students committed to ending violence on campus by participating in an interactive theatre group, should attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 3-3260.
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PUBLIC LECTURE AND SLIDE PRESENTATION: "An American Student in Siberia." Andrea Weller, a UNI senior, will speak on her experiences working in Siberia this past summer. Wednesday, December 10, 7 pm in Seerley 115.
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NISEA MEETING WEDNESDAY: The Northern Iowa State Education Association (NISEA) will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 p.m. in SEC 182/183. Elections for new officers will be held, fall conference attendees will share their experiences and handouts, and holiday treats will be furnished.
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CHERISHED MEMORIES: Celebrate the holiday season at the Marshall Center One-Room School, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Enjoy classic carols, a reenactment of a spelldown and the sharing of one room school experiences. Free and open to the public.
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SYMPHONY'S HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: Led by guest conductor Milt Crotts, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony will present its Holiday Pops Dec. 12-13, 7:30 p.m. at the GBPAC. Other guests include the Northern Iowa Children's Choir, East High School's Concert Choir and Show Choir, and members of the Attitudes Dance by Aimee. Call 3-7469 for tickets.
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UNI MUSEUMS' A-Z INSTITUTE "I" DAY: Irish "I's" are smiling. Dec. 22, 9-noon, at the University Museum. Come and learn about Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Taste some traditional food, learn to dance the Washerwoman Jig. Count to 10 in Irish Gaelic and discover the truth about jigs, leprechauns and faeries. For children grades K-6. Registration fee is $15 for Friends of the Museums members; $20 for nonmenbers. Prices include supplies, snacks, certificate and A-Z Institute t-shirt. Register by Dec. 15.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS SKIING: Ski in Colorado for six days & five nights from Jan 5– 10. Discounts on ski rentals, lessons included in the packages (two packages to choose from), and transportation. Contact Outdoor Rec, 3-7163 for more info.
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