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OLD STUDENT ID CARDS:
OLD Student ID cards will no longer be accepted at Rod Library after Sept. 24. To pick up your new card, visit the Dept. of Residence in Redeker Center.
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PHISING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THEFT:
In a phishing attack, the thieves pretend to be sending you to a reputable site like Citibank and ask for your private data, so they can steal your money or your identity. Recent research reports that one in twenty people are fooled by these types of attacks, which is why the thieves keep at it. To make sure you don't get caught in the scams, visit http://www.uni.edu/its/us/faqs/phishing.htm
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USER QUARANTINE MANAGEMENT SUGGESTION:
The "User Quarantine Release Notification" in your e-mail in-box contain groups of potential SPAM e-mails. Click on the quarantine notification. If you don't see any messages you need, simply delete the notification. If you find messages you need, follow the URL instructions to retrieve them. You also can "whitelist" messages so they will no longer be caught in quarantine. See http://www.uni.edu/its/us/faqs/email/SPAM for more details.
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FALL ELECTIONS:
Run for a Senate seat in the Northern Iowa Student Government. Learn more:http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/government/bylaws.shtml. Pick up your election packet in the upper level Maucker Union. All packets are due noon, Monday, Sept. 20.
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WIN FREE TUITION WITH THE PANTHER PROWL:
Win free UNI tuition or other great prizes between Labor Day and Thanksgiving by spending time with friends at six great UNI leisure/recreation venues. For more information, just click on Panther Prowl.
http://www.uni.edu/dor/community/WinTuition.pdf
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ESSENTIALS GRAND OPENING:
Essentials, the new retail store in the Union, will host grand opening events from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept.14 and 15. Featured will be drawings for prizes, special coupons, free ice cream from Wells Blue Bunny (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and samples of "Pitch Black" Mountain Dew (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Prizes include gift baskets prepared by Essentials, tickets to UNI football and men's basketball games, tickets to a performance at the GBPAC, and gifts from the WRC. Bags of popcorn will sell for 50 cents from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPS:
Attend a Co-op Orientation meeting from 4-5 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 15, CBB 109. Learn about application process; credit; locating an internship; possible credit for job you have now. UNI Cooperative Education, GIL 224, 273-6041; http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/coop/
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IOWA VENTURE CAPITAL CONFERENCE:
Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Polk County Convention Complex, Des Moines. The Iowa Venture Capital Conference is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, companies, investors, economic developers, community leaders, and entrepreneurial students to network, attend informative workshops, and learn from keynote presentations. Free admission and free transportation provided for UNI students. Non-student fee is $40. Advanced registration is required for students at http:/www.jpec.org/ivcc.htm by Sept. 24. Contact: Katherine Cota-Uyar; email: katherine.cota@uni.edu; phone: 273-7350.
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PANTHER PLANNERS NOW ON SALE: 
Panther Planners are on sale for $5 at Biscotti's, 23rd Street Market and the Department of Residence offices in Redeker Center. The calendar/planner includes university academic/activity dates, campus map, dining services hours and more. It offers month-at-a-glance and week-at-a-glance formats. Cash and charge to u-bill accepted.
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CAPOEIRA CLUB:
The CAPOEIRA CLUB is an Afro-Brazilian martial arts/dance. The club meets in WRC, room 176 Monday through Thursday 8:30-10 p.m. Students can come whenever they are available. Monthly membership fee is $35. For more information contact hanson@uni.edu or call 319-268-0107.
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SEPTEMBER DINING SPECIALS:
Throughout the month of September you can get a $.79 pastry and a pint of milk for $1.39 at Biscotti's in Redeker Center. The September special at the 23rd Street Market in Commons is a pre-made sandwich, cookie and medium fountain drink for $3.29. The September special at food carts in SEC, WRC and CBB is a pre-made sandwich, bag of chips and bottled pop or water for $3.80.
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BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT:
This course will show participants how to effectively write and use a business plan throughout the start-up and development phases of a new business. For more information, call 236-8123, or visit http://www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html.
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UNI OFFERS LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS:
UNI offers specialized health insurance programs for college students. The plan provides
worldwide coverage 24 hours-a-day whether you're studying abroad, on
school breaks, traveling or on vacation. Review the policy at
http://www.chickering.com/stu_conn/default.aspx UNI's policy number is
724534. Click on "Policy Info" and choose the 2004/2005 policy. The
premium can be added to your U-bill or paid by check or credit card
directly to the company. The deadline to enroll is Sept. 21.
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ADOBE ACROBAT PDF TRAINING:
Adobe® Acrobat® is the standard for document review, exchange and distribution among governments, universities, and businesses worldwide. Learn to create, manage and share PDF documents. For more information, call 236-8123, or visit http://www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html.
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TEACHING OVER THE ICN:
A free, one-credit workshop series, "Teaching over the ICN," is being
offered through ITS-ET for teacher education majors. The workshops are
free for full-time (12 or more semester hours) students. Pre-registration is required and begin Sept. 29 for 8 weeks. For more details, see http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/credit.html
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JOIN UNI STAT:
UNI STAT members save money at 31 area merchants, enjoy a benefits package including a t-shirt, ID holder, and UNI calendar, and are automatically entered to win door prizes, including a $300 textbook scholarship. Membership is just $18 for one academic year. Visit http://www.unialum.org/stat for more information or call 273-6409.
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MAUCKER UNION:
http://www.uni.edu/maucker/hours/hrs-bfl.txt
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WELLNESS RECREATION CENTER:
http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fachrs/fachrs.html
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DINING CENTERS:
http://www.uni.edu/dor/dining/hours.htm
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DIVERSITY WEEK EVENTS:
Kick-off celebration and Cultural Festival include food and live performances. See yourself as a different race with the Human Race Machine. Dr. Michael Fowlin and Dr. Robert Jensen will perform. Diversity Film Series held Tuesday-Thursday. got ignorance? program and Different Voices forum promote further student awareness. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/maucker/divwk2004.shtml or email mike.bobeldyk@uni.edu.
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PRE-LAW CLUB INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
The Pre-Law Club will hold an informational meeting Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the CBB 127. Learn about law school and career options. For more information, contact Stephanie Grant at sgrant@uni.edu.
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TRI-BETA FIRST MEETING:
The first Tri-Beta meeting of the year takes place Monday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. Tri-Beta is an honorary biolgy group open to all students. Learn about the group and enjoy a dessert buffet.
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GOT IGNORANCE?
The got ignorance? campaign is an effort to raise awareness about and address acts of discrimination, violence, and injustice motivated by hatred, intolerance, and ignorance that occur on college campuses nationwide. The rally takes place Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 11-a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hemisphere Lounge of Maucker Union. This rally will include testimonals, skits and an exchange of information. For more information, call 222-6028, or e-mail lj524706@uni.edu
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STOMP – UCARD DISCOUNT:
Tues./Wed., Sept. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. at the GBPAC (http://www.gbpac.com). They fill the stage with rhythm using everything but conventional instruments –brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps. Call 273-SHOW for tickets or stop by the GBPAC Box Office. UNI students - 50% off tickets.
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ATHLETICS THIS WEEK:
Women's Soccer vs. Loyola - Wednesday - Cedar Valley Soccer Complex - 6 p.m.
Volleyball - UNI Inivitational - Friday and Saturday - West Gym
Football vs. Stephen F. Austin - Saturday - UNI-Dome - 4:05 p.m.
Baseball - Family Day Scrimmage - Saturday - Riverfront Stadium, Waterloo- 10 a.m.
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ARTIST'S LECTURE:
Yulia Vasil'evna Gusarova, Professor of Art at the Russian State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg, will lecture on"Contemporary Ceramics in St. Petersburg," Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. in KAB 111. A reception will follow. Free and open to the public.
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STUDY ABROAD OPEN HOUSE:
UNI Study Abroad Center invites students and their parents to an open house Friday, Sept. 17, 1-5 p.m., 59 Baker Hall. Learn about overseas opportunites from students who have already "been there and done that." Refreshments will be provided. Visit http://ww.uni.edu/studyabroad or call 273-7078.
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ELIZABETH MCCRACKEN READING LECTURE:
National Book Award-nominated novelist, Elizabeth McCracken, will give a reading and lecture on Friday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in Lang Hall Auditorium. McCracken is the author of "The Giant's House" and "Niagara Falls All Over Again," the 2004 All Iowa Reads book slection. For more information, contact Jim O'Loughlin at 3-2002 or visit http://www.iocenterforthebook.org/air/2004/index.html.
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ALLIANT ENERGY IOWA ELECTRATHON RACE:
The 3rd annual Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon race takes place Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Electrical cars from all over Iowa will compete in the parking lot south of the GBPAC. For more information about the race or volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.uni.edu/electrathon.
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UNI CAREER FAIR:
Monday, Sept. 20, 2 - 6 p.m., UNI-Dome. Some 150 employers, graduate and professional schools will visit with students and alumni about jobs, internships and continuing education. 20 employers will be signing up students to interview on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Fair participants are listed at: http://www.uni.edu/careercenter.
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INTRAMURAL FLAG FOOTBALL MANAGERS MEETING:
Flag Fottball League, SEC 247, 4 p.m., Sept 23. Registration: League registration, WRC 101, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sept 27-28.
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OFF-HUDSON PLAY READING: GUM:
Could chewing gum from the Western world be the weapon of choice to destroy the morals of young women from the East? This question is pondered in a clash of cultures in Karen Hartman's "Gum," a one-act play. Tuesday, Sep. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in CAC 108. Admission is free. Note: contains explicit sexual content.
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NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW:
A Powwow will take place Sept. 24 - 25 at the West Gym. Powwow begins Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. UNI students free with ID. Native American dancing, as well as food, arts and crafts vendors will participate. For additional information, call 273-3858 or http://www.rrttc.uni.edu.
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ALAN JACKSON AND MARTINA MCBRIDE:
Alan Jackson and Martina McBride will be in concert at the UNI-Dome on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale at the UNI-Dome NW Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone at (319)-363-1888, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/unidome.
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DR. NORMAN BORLAUG SYMPOSIUM:
The Annual "Norman Borlaug Symposium on Global Health & Health Disprities" takes place Monday, Oct. 11, from noon - 1 p.m.in the Commons Ballroom. To participate in a learning session with Dr. Borlaug following the symposium, contact the Project EXPORT office at 3-7965 or email annie.vanderwerff@uni.edu for more details.
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