Monday, Oct. 11, 2004
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FLU
CLINICS CANCELLED DUE TO VACCINE SHORTAGE:
The fall 2004 UNI flu clinics have been canceled due to a shortage of
available vaccine. Clinics will be rescheduled as soon as vaccine supplies
allow. Iowa does not typically see influenza cases until December, so
there is time to deal with the situation. The Iowa Department of Public
Health has requested that healthcare providers assess vaccine needs
based on a list of priority groups. See http://www.idph.state.ia.us/
The UNI Student Health Clinic will announce rescheduled clinics as soon
as possible. http://www.uni.edu/health/index.html
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REGISTER
TO VOTE:
Information on voter registration, absentee ballots, important deadlines,
locating your polling place, and much more is available at http://www.library.uni.edu/gov/election/index.html.
Information and forms are also available at the display case in the
Rod Library lobby.
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NEW SEXUAL
ASSAULT POLICY:
Two policies have been added to the UNI's Policies and Procedures. The
policies are "3.15 Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct Policy"
and "13.12 Policy on Use of Social Security Numbers." The
policies were approved by the UNI President's Cabinet May 14, 2004.
The full text of the Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct policy may
be accessed at http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/315.shtml,
and the Social Security Numbers policy is at http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/1312.shtml.
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HAUNTED HOUSE
TO BENEFIT JAMIE AND JIM'S KIDS:
IFC and PHC are selling tickets to the Heart of Darkness Haunted House
at a discount rate. All proceeds of the ticket sales go towards Jamie
and Jim's kids. The ticket are normaly $8 but we are selling them for
$5. Contact Joshua Meyer for more information. meyer3@uni.edu
or 319-230-1103.
http://www.Entertheheartofdarkness.com
- Haunted House Website
http://www.mix96.net/Kids/
- Jamie and jim's KidsWebsite
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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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VOLUNTEER
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 volunteer@uni.edu
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NEW
FOOD SELECTIONS IN MAUCKER UNION:
Chats has added new items: strawberry & pumpkin muffins, lemon bread,
glazed peanut butter roll, M&M & chocolate chip bars, molasses
cookies, and cinnamon twists.
Beginning Oct. 13 - fresh-baked pizzas and pastas at Avanti, grilled
sandwiches at Flares,
and a new home cookin' feature on Wednesdays at Wasabi.
ADOBE
ACROBAT PDF:
Adobe® Acrobat® is the standard for document review, exchange
and distribution among governments, universities, and businesses worldwide.
Learn how to create, manage and share PDF documents. For more information,
call (319) 236-8123, or visit http://www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html.
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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
through Oct. 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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GEOGRAPHY
COLLOQUIUM PRESENTATION:
"Measuring and Modeling the Dispersion of Odors from Hog Confinements"
by Alan Czarnetzki, Earth Science. Monday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m. Sabin 7.
Open to the public.
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DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
PRESENTATION: SUENO
Monday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. Strayer-Wood Theatre, admission is free.
Director Jay Edelnant and the production designers will share their
plan to incorporate elements of contemporary society into a classic
Spanish drama for this spicy, comic interpretation of Calderon's "Life
is a Dream."
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VOLLEYBALL
CLUB INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS:
Come to a UNI volleyball club informational meeting to learn about
how to get involved. The meetings will take place Monday, Oct. 11
and Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. by the Maucker Union fountain.
If you have questions, direct them to univball@yahoo.com
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SCHOOL
OF MUSIC CONCERT:
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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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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BACKCOUNTRY GOURMET COOKING:
Come
learn from UNI Outdoors newest backcountry chef, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.,
WRC 174. Cost is $5 (UNI) $10 (guest). Not only will you learn at
this clinic, but you’ll eat as well. Call 273-7163 for more
information.
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RIVER ROAD BIKING:
Let
UNI Outdoors be your support crew on this bike ride along the Mississippi
River. They’ll supply everything needed for the trip, except
a bike and an abled body. Oct. 15-17, $40 (UNI) $50 (guest). Pre-trip
meeting Oct. 12 at 5 p.m., WRC 174. Call 273-7163 for more information.
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AMUSEMENT PARK WEEKEND:
Enjoy
steep drops, high speeds, and vertigo? Then make the trip with UNI
Outdoors to Six Flags in St. Louis, Oct. 16-17. Cost $100 (UNI) $120
(guest). Pre-trip meeting Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., WRC 174. Call 273-7163
for more information.
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SATELLITE SEMINAR SERIES:
The
National Collegiate Honors Council/Phi Theta Kappa 2004 Satellite
Series, "Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are"
features experts in the field of popular culture. The second seminar
in the series, "Creating and Marketing Youth: Youth Music and
Culture in 20th Century America" featuring Dr. Tricia Rose will
be aired live Tues., Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in Central Ballroom A of
Maucker Union. Discussion will be moderated by Dr. Michael Blackwell,
CME. Call 273-3175 for more information.
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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 "Sweeney Todd." Workshops will take place 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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UNI CIRCLE K MEETING:
The UNI Circle K will hold
a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. in the College Eye Room in
the basement of the Maucker Union. Circle K is an organization sponsored
by Kiwanis International focused on service, leadership, and fellowship.
All students are welcome.
This meeting is our Charter night. Bring $15 for year dues if interested.
Free pizza and officer
elections. For more information, visit: http://www.circlek.org
or contact
Melissa at melyocum@uni.edu.
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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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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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CHANTICLEER
– (UCARD DISCOUNT*)
Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:30pm at the GBPAC. This 12-member, Grammy-award
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 the Renaissance. Call 273-SHOW
for tickets or stop by the GBPAC Box Office. *UNI students get a 50
percent discount. $5 student rush tix day of the performance
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THURSDAZE:
Thursdaze
Oct. 14 movie night featuring the comedy "Dodgeball: A True Underdog
Story" 7 & 9:30 p.m. Maucker Union Ballroom. Free to all.
Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Student Life Team
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HOME PANTHER ATHLETICS:
Friday:
Volleyball vs. Drake; West Gym; 7:00 p.m.
Friday: UNI
Women's Basketball Team at Midnight Crazy Hoops, West Gym. Doors opening
at 11 p.m. Activities include one lucky student to shoot a half court
shot for tuition and books, a progressive cash giveaway, free throw
contest and more. ADMISSION IS FREE. FREE T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 100
FANS.
Saturday: Volleyball vs. Creighton; West Gym; 7:00 pm.
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WORKSHOP:
DiSC DIMENSIONS OF BEHAVIOR: ENHANCING BEHAVIOR THROUGH YOURSELF AND
OTHERS:
Discover
the secret to building productive teams, developing effective managers,
training a powerful sales force, improving customer service, and minimizing
workplace frustration and conflict during this four hour workshop
offered on Friday, Oct. 15. For more information, call 236-8123, or
visit http://www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html.
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35th ANNIVERSARY PROMOTIONAL TESTING:
The UNI Tae Kwon-Do Club celebrates
it's 35th year on campus. Join us for our 210th promotional testing
to be held on Oct. 16 in Room 176 of the WRC, 11 a.m. For more information
visit http://www.unitkd.com/photo270.htm.
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SATURDAY COMBO AEROBICS:
This
class offers 75 minutes with variety of cardiovascular conditioning
and strength training for a total body workout. Saturday, Oct. 16,
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., WRC 85. Register online at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fitleis.
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INTRAMURAL
SOCCER TOURNAMENT:
Intramural
11 on 11 open co-rec soccer tournament on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.at
the Intramural fields. Open to students-faculty-staff. Entry forms
available at the WRC room 101.
Entry fee:$20 fee/two game guarantee. Registration: Team entry due
by Oct. 13 at the WRC rooom 101 between 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Limited
to the first 12 teams to register.
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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.
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SUPER SUNDAY:
75
minutes of step, kickboxing, and spinercise. Build strength, improve
endurance, and tone muscle. Sunday, Oct. 17, 7 – 8:15 p.m.,
WRC 85. Register online at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fitleis.
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LIVE FROM STUDIO ONE:
Richard
Gilewitz, a nationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist and composer,
performs at KUNI's live radio show, "Live from Studio One",
3rd Floor CAC, October 18 at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 per person, children
under 12 free.
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PREPARING FOR LAW SCHOOL Q&A:
The
Daniel Webster Law Society is sponsoring a Q&A session about preparing
for law school with Scott Peters, CSBS pre-law advisor. We'll discuss
courses of study, factors that law schools consider in admission,
preparing for the LSATs and other areas of concern for pre-law students.
All students with an interest in law school are welcome.
Monday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m. in SAB 307. Call Peters at 273-2727 or
e-mail scott.peters@uni.edu
for more information.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIETY MEETING:
The UNI Political Science Society is meeting on Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m.
in Sabin 327. Professor Hall will speak about careers in political
science and international relations. A political discussion on such
topics as gay marriage, the presidential candidates, and the legalization
of marijuana will take place. The Political Science Society is a nonpartisan
group of students interested in politics. It is open to all students
of any major. Any question? Contact us at uni_politicalsociety@hotmail.com
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MOONLIGHT HIKE:
Head
to Yellow River, Iowa, with UNI Outdoors for a Moonlight Hike. Enjoy
the campfire, smores, and conversation. Trip is Oct. 22. Cost $10
(UNI) $12 (guest). Pre-trip meeting is Oct. 18 at 5 pm, WRC 174. Call
3-7163 for more information.
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HEARST LECTURE SERIES:
Professional scenic designer and Director of Theatre at Trinity University,
Steven L. Gilliam will discuss the opportunities and challenges of
articulating viewpoints through theatrical design at 7:30 p.m., Oct.
18, Strayer-Wood Theatre. Admission is free.
http://www.uni.edu/theatre/news/indexb.html
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ICORE CONFERENCE:
A
must for all outdoor recreation majors. This conference will take
place at Montgomery Bell State Park, Tennessee, from Oct. 27 –
Nov. 1. Pre-trip meeting Oct. 19 at 5 p.m., WRC 174. Call UNI Outdoors
at 3-7163 for more information.
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EXPLORING MAJORS FAIR:
The
6th Annual Exploring Majors Fair will take place Oct. 20 from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in the Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. The Fair, hosted
by Advising and Career Services, is designed for undecided students,
as well as students who have declared a major but may be uncertain
about their choice. Faculty, advising coordinators, and experienced
students from more than 30 departments will be available. Door prizes
will be given.
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NETWORKING - A KEY TO SUCCESS:
Oct.
20, 5:15-6:15 p.m., CBB 3, UNI Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization
presents Professor Dale Cyphert speaking on networking - an important
skill for all business owners and employees. 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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VOLLEYBALL 6-ON-6:
Manager’s
meeting for league volleyball and open co-rec tournament Oct. 21 at
4 p.m., SEC 247. Registration is Oct. 25-26, WRC 101 from 8 am –
5:30 pm. Play begins Saturday, Oct. 30.
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SMOKEY
JOE’S CAFÉ – (UCARD DISCOUNT*)
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2 and 8 p.m. at the GBPAC (http://www.gbpac.com).
Broadway’s longest running musical revue filled with the rock
‘n roll music of Elvis, The Coasters, The Drifters, Peggy Lee
and more. Winner of a Grammy and recipient of seven Tony award nominations.
Call 273-SHOW for tickets or stop by the GBPAC Box Office.
*UNI students - 50 percent off tickets.
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FITNESS
& FUN:
Go back to the basics and learn Water Aerobics 101, Saturday, Oct.
23, 9-11 am, WRC Leisure Pool. This clinic will cover deep water and
shallow water basics. Register online at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fitleis.
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INTERPRETERS
THEATRE PRODUCTION:
The UNI Interpreters Theatre will present DRACULA. This play version
of Dracula remains true to Stoker’s original story, retaining
his major character and the epistolic style of the original novel.
Performances are Oct. 27-30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Interpreters Theatre,
Lang Hall 040. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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