Monday, Oct. 4, 2004
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UNI
HOMECOMING THIS WEEK:
http://www.unialum.org/events/h-schedule.shtml
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MCLEOD
CENTER GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR OCT. 9:
The McLeod Center Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 2:15
p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, just outside the south doors of the UNI-Dome.
The rain location will be the UNI-Dome south deck. Faculty, staff
and students are invited. For more information about the McLeod Center,
see
http://www.uni-foundation.org/
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NORMAN BORLAUG
SYMPOSIUM CANCELLED:
Please note that the 4th Annual Norman Borlaug Symposium on
Global Health and Health Disparities has been cancelled.
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NEW
TIME REPORTING FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES:
Employees will begin using the new MEMFIS electronic timecard Sunday,
Dec. 12. To learn how this implementation will affect you, read the
September issue of the MEMFIS TIMES
http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/memfis/db_documents/times/sept04.pdf
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STRATEGIC
PLAN:
The University’s Strategic Planning Review committee has completed
its preliminary work on the draft of the fiscal year 2004-2009 Strategic
Plan. To view the draft of the proposed plan, visit http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/stratplan.
Your review and input is requested prior to Nov. 1, so that a final
draft plan can be presented to the University Cabinet for its review
and action. Click on “Feedback” on the Website to provide
comments via e-mail or contact committee members, listed on the Website.
The committee is also soliciting input from various university committees
and student groups.
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved a new 2004-2009 Strategic
Plan at their February 2004 meeting. Each of the three public universities
has been asked to submit their respective plans for review at the
February 2005 Board meeting.
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OCTOBER
FOOD SPECIALS:
Biscotti's, Oct. 1-15: cup of soup, roll and medium fountain pop for
$2.49.
23rd Street Market, Oct. 1-15: hotdog, cookie and medium pop for $2.09
Carts: Bottle of juice and a piece of fruit for $1.30.
Featured at Maucker Union this week: Panther tail pastries at Chats,
Octoberfest Johnsonville brats at Flares, taco pizza at Avanti and
panini grilled subs at Blimpies.
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PAPPAJOHN
NEW VENTURE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION:
Oct.
20 at 3 p.m. - Intent to Compete due for the business plan competition.
Three winning businesses will be awarded $5,000 each at the state-round
of judging. For more information, visit http://www.jpec.org/newven.htm
or call 273-7350.
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VOLUTEER
OPPORTUNITES:
Volunteer UNI has a number of volunteer opportunities available. They
currently have requests for tutors in Cedar Falls schools, mentors
with Big Brothers Big Sisers in the Waterloo schools, helpers for
senior citizens and tutors and guides for immigrants at the Centro
Latinoamericano in Waterloo. For more information, e-mail abbie@uni.edu.
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SUPREME COURT OPENINGS:
http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/government/nisgapp.shtml
Applications are due Tuesday Oct. 5, at 3pm.
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UNI WOMEN'S
SOCCER TEAM FUNDRAISER:
A 12-month team calendar selling for $12 features action shots
and still-photos and includes the team schedule and
holidays. Soccer clothing for sale includes T's, baseball hats,
hooded sweatshirts, stocking caps and polos. All feature UNI Soccer
logo and sizes are limited. Call Kathy at the soccer office 3-5425.
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VOICE
YOUR OPINION ON UNI ATHLETICS:
The UNI Athletic Department is conducting a survey on the athletic
interests of freshman women. Your feedback is essential and will be
used to help determine how UNI can best meet your athletic needs.
If you are a freshman woman, visit MyUNIverse at https://access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/portal/portHandler.cgi
from Oct. 4 through 15, and select the "Interest in Women's Sports
at UNI Survey" in the announcements section. Contact kristin.moser@uni.edu
with any questions.
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COMM.
SERVICES LEARNING OPPORTUNITES:
Are you searching for employment that will provide valuable work experience
and networking possibilites in the Cedar Valley? Community Service
Learning (CSL) students work in local non-profit agencies, earning
a minimum of $6.50. Visit http://www.uni.edu/finaid/info4.html
for more information. Current openings are listed on the UNI Online
Job Board under off-campus, work-study. For more information, or to
verify eligiblity, contact Tim Bakula, at 273-2722.
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UNI-TIE:
S top by the New Iowans Program table in the Union Monday, Oct. 4,
to learn about opportunities to help serve the immigrant and refugee
populations in our community. For more information, contact Abbie
at abbie@uni.edu
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T-SHIRTS
FOR SALE:
The UNI Women's Swim team is selling T-shirts to raise funds for their
program. Shirts are $10 for sizes small thru X-large and $12 for XX-large.
If interested, contact Head Swim Coach Stacey Simmer at 273-7946 or
e-mail stacey.simmer@uni.edu
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JOIN
A UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE:
Get involved. Join a university committee. Apply online at http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/government/unicommapp.shtml
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ORGANIZING
A PRODUCTIVE WORKPLACE:
Discover how to organize according to use and how to manage your time
and tasks. For more information, call 236-8123, or visit
http://www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html
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MICROSOFT
FRONTPAGE TRAINING:
FrontPage makes it possible to create and maintain a professional
quality Web site without writing code. This training will introduce
new users to the Web page creation and Web site management features
of FrontPage. For more information, call 236-8123, or visit http://www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html.
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STUDY ABROAD
GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Study Abroad Center is hosting general info sessions Monday through
Friday at 4 p.m., in 59 Baker Hall. Learn how you can study abroad
at a highly affordable price and earn credits towards your degree.
Prior reservation is required. If you do not speak a foreign language,
there are programs in English-speaking countries. Stop by or call
273-7078 or visit http://www.uni.edu/studyabroad.
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UNICOSS:
Spanish speakers meet at noon every Friday at the Vibe on 23rd Street.
Practice your Spanish with other learners and speak with native speakers
about topics of your choice.
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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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EARTH
SCIENCE SEMINAR:
Monday, Oct. 4, in Latham Hall 125 at 4 pm. Scott Beason, Earth Science
major, will give a presentation on "Summer in Paradise"
during which he will describe his experiences and show scenes from
his internship with the Park Service at Mt. Rainier National Park
this summer. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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GEOGRAPHY
COLLOQUIUM PRESENTATION:
"Tornado Path Direction: Spatial and Temporal Characteristics
and Its Role in Hazard Mitigation" by Philip W. Suckling, Geography,
UNI. Monday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Sabin 7. Open to the public.
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SECURITY
FLASHPOINTS IN EAST ASIA:
The Center for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS) will
present a conference on "Security Flashpoints in East Asia: North
Korea and Taiwan", Monday Oct. 4, in Central Ballroom A, Maucker
Union. Morning session (9 a.m.- noon) speakers will discuss North
Korea. Afternoon session (1 - 3 p.m.) speakers will cover Taiwan.
All are welcome.
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HOMECOMING
WEEK IN PANTHER ATHLETICS:
Tuesday: Volleyball vs. Iowa; West Gym; 7 p.m.
Friday: Soccer vs. Drury, Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, 6 p.m.
Saturday: Football vs. Western Kentucky, UNI-Dome, 4:05 p.m.;
Baseball Alumni Game, Riverfront Stadium, 11 a.m.
Sunday: Soccer vs. SMS, Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.
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SCHOOL
OF MUSIC CONCERTS:
Tuesday,
Oct. 5, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC. UNI Jazz Combos' Concert. No Charge.
Thursday, October
7, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Guest artist, Paula Fan will be performing a piano recital. No Charge.
Friday,
Oct. 8, 6 p.m. GBPAC Davis Hall
UNI Graduate Student Mira Kim, performs her graduate recital on piano.
No Charge
Friday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. GBPAC Davis Hall
UNI Faculty Members Karen Paradis, basoon and Robin Guy, piano. No
charge.
Monday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. GBPAC Great Hall.
Area high school students
from the
Vocal Arts festival in
concert. No charge.
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STARTING
AND RUNNING A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY:
Oct.
6, 5:15-6:15 p.m., CBB 3. UNI Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization
presents a technology company owner speaking on starting and running
a technology business. For more information, contact Katherine Cota-Uyar
at 273-7350, katherine.cota@uni.edu, or http://www.jpec.org/ceo.htm
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DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY, OCT. 7:
The
UNI Counseling Center, 213 East Bartlett Hall, is offering a free,
anonymous screening for depression and anxiety on Thursday, Oct. 7
at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The screenings are at the Counseling Center,
and no appointment is needed. If you have any questions, call 273-2676.
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UNI/HCC MENS ICE HOCKEY CLUB HOMECOMING WEEKEND
GAMES:
Friday,
Oct. 8, 10 p.m. and Saturday Oct. 9, 12:10 p.m. both games vs. Univ.
of South Dakota.
Games are played at Young Arena in Waterloo. Admission is free.
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LIVE FROM STUDIO ONE:
Attend
KUNI's live radio show, Live from Studio One, 3rd Floor CAC, Oct.
11 at 7 p.m.. Greg Klyma, a touring musician who "plays folk
music with a backbeat and writes songs about stuff that matters."
Cost is $3 per person, children under 12 free.
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UBU ROI BY ALFRED JARRY:
This
family-friendly version of Jarry's absurdist classic with a circus
theme runs Oct. 7 - 10 and 13 - 17. Clowns, magicians, acrobats, and
carnival games are all part of the fun. For tickets, call the Strayer-Wood
Theatre box office at 273-6381 or purchase online at http://www.theatreuni.com
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CAPOEIRA FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE:
Saturday
and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2622 Olive Street,
Cedar Falls.
For more information, contact 319-268-0107.
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BILL T JONES DANCE COMPANY – (UCARD DISCOUNT*):
Saturday,
Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the GBPAC (http://www.gbpac.com).
The work of the Bill T Jones Dance Company has often been described
as a fusion of dance and theater. Call 273-SHOW for tickets or stop
by the GBPAC Box Office. *UNI students get 50 percent off tickets.
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ALAN
JACKSON AND MARTINA MCBRIDE LIVE THIS SUNDAY:
Tickets
are still available to see Alan Jackson and Martina McBride in concert
at the UNI-Dome. The country super-stars take the stage THIS Sunday,
Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at the UNI-Dome NW Box Office,
Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 319-363-1888 or online at
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MUSICAL
THEATRE AUDITION WORKSHOP:
Two Musical Theatre Audition Workshops,
led by Sandra Walden, director of Sweeney Todd, will be held for anyone
interested in auditioning for the Theatre UNI/School of Music/GBPAC
production of "Sweeney Todd." Workshops will be held Tuesday,
Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Davis Hall (GBPAC) and Friday,
Oct. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Russell Hall Auditorium. For information
about what to prepare and how to sign up, visit http://www.uni.edu/theatre/news/index.html
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SMALL
BUSINESS MARKETING WORKSHOP:
Oct. 13, 4-6 p.m. - Learn how to identify
target markets and design strategies to reach that market. Advanced
registration is required. No registration fee. For more information,
http://www.jpec.org/classes.htm or call 273-7350 to register.
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PAT/HISTORY
CLUB LECTURE:
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., SRL 115.
Charlotte Wells, History, will present, "Foreign Devils: Xenophobia
and the Development of Nationalism in Early Modern France." The
event is free and open to the public.
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CHANTICLEER
– (UCARD DISCOUNT*):
Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the GBPAC (http://www.gbpac.com).
This 12-member, Grammy- winning, all-male ensemble has toured since
1978 with a sound for all ages. Chanticleer will present an a cappella
concert with music ranging from contemporary gospel to Renaissance.
Call 273-SHOW for tickets or stop by the GBPAC Box Office. *UNI students
receive 50 percent discount.
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DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION IN BURMESE REFUGEE
CAMPS IN THAILAND:
Jeannie
L. Steele and Kurt Meredith will provide a slide/lecture presentation
"Children, Education and Democracy: Three Pillars of Hope for
Burmese Refugees Living in Thailand." They will discuss their
work with Burmese refugee teachers living in refugee camps in Thailand.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Sabin 102.
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DESIGNER ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
"Issues
Facing Theatre Educators Today" is the topic of a Designers'
Roundtable discussion hosted by the Department of Theatre on Sunday,
Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the UNI Gallery of Art. Panelists include theatre
designers/educators from UNI, University of Iowa, and Iowa State.
Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Meryl Norton
Hearst Lecture Series.
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FIRST ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE:
The
Center for Multicultural Education will be hosting the First Annual
Multicultural Health Conference on Oct. 21 - 22. This conference is
geared towards students and professionals. Scholarships are available
by contacting jan.cornelius@uni.edu.
Volunteers are needed, if interested contact jingerjo@uni.edu.
For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/cme/conferences.html.
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BLACK
EYED PEAS COMING TO UNI:
Panther Productions presents BLACK EYED PEAS, Friday, Nov. 5 in the
UNI-Dome. Tickets are available at the UNI-Dome, GBPAC and Maucker
Union, online
at http://www.ticketreturn.com,
http://www.musictoday.com
or by phone 273-DOME.
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