===================================================================== UNI Online (Vol. 1, No. 23) Oct. 28, 1999 ===================================================================== EMPLOYEE RESOURCES ------------------ COMPUTER TRAINING: Do you need to upgrade your computer skills? Learn some new skills? Create a web page? See some new technologies? Check out the November listing of computer training workshops offered by ITS-Educational Technology. http://www.uni.edu/its/ts/c.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- NCA ACCREDITATION: The UNI Self-Study Committee for the North Central Association accreditation process has a web site to keep faculty/staff updated on the committee's progress. A list of committee members, the charge to the committee, meeting minutes and other information is available at: http://www.uni.edu/vpaa/nca/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- POLICY CHANGES: Policy changes approved by the Cabinet have been updated on the UNI Policies web site. http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- ONLINE FINANCIAL ACCESS: For UNI staff requiring access to financial information and transactions, there is a website which now offers a very flexible view of UNI accounts for your respective area. http://access.uni.edu/staff/reports/index.html For directions on its use, visit: http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/37.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS ---- FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE LOCALLY: The UNI Health Clinic is out of the flu vaccine, but you can still get a flu shot locally for $8 through Nov. 30. Contact Linda K. Miller at 3-7162 or see the sites listed under "Wellness Programs/Self-Care Services" at: http://www.uni.edu/wellrec -------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS ------ PUBLIC LECTURE: "The Past in the Present" will be presented by distinguished UNI alumnus, Native American, painter, performance artist and teacher Duane Slick, Professor of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Thursday Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Department of Art Auditorium (KAB 111). -------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL COFFFEE HOUR: International Services invites everyone to attend International Coffee Hour, Friday, Oct. 29 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the International Services Center. Refreshments will be served. Special feature: Laurie Russell will help each interested person design a personalized greeting card to send to a special friend! -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI VOLLEYBALL: Who can stop UNI Volleyball? Panther Volleyball, ranked #19 in the nation, continued their winning streak this past weekend with wins over SW Missouri State and Wichita State. UNI Volleyball closes out their regular season home schedule Nov. 12 and 13. The West Gym will be the site of the 1999 MVC Volleyball Tournament, Nov. 18-20. Call 3-DOME to order your all-session tickets. http://www.uni.edu/athletic/volley -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI FOOTBALL: Football game time change for Saturday! Saturday's UNI vs. Indiana State football game in the UNI-Dome, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m., will now kick-off at 1:30 p.m. to accommodate families participating in Halloween activities. Call 3-DOME for tickets. http://www.uni.edu/athletic -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL: Get your first look at the 1999-2000 UNI men's basketball team this Saturday. The Purple and Gold game, free to the public, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the West Gym. Check out this year's hoops team and then head over to the UNI-Dome for the UNI vs. Indiana State football game (remember: 1:30 p.m. kick-off). http://www.uni.edu/athletic/mbb -------------------------------------------------------------------- RETIREMENT PARTY: You are invited to celebrate Mary Ann Karsjens retirement from the Controller's Office on Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Gilchrist Board Room. The event will recognize almost 23 years of service to the University by Mary Ann. -------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC LECTURE: The Black Hawk Regional Chapter of the Iowa Archeology Society presents "Effodeo, Ergo Sum (I Dig, Therefore I Am): The Archeological Contribution to our Knowledge of the Greco-Roman Past" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3 in 115 Seerley. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/39.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- MASTER CLASS PRESENTATION: One of the brightest stars on stages in the U.S. and abroad, Harolyn Blackwell will present a master class to students at the School of Music on Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Admission is free and the genenral public is invited to attend. Charismatic and sensational, Ms. Blackwell has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as a "model of agility, spunk, charm and silvery tone." Her visit is part of Minority High School Visitation Day in the School of Music. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/38.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- NU HIGH PLAY: Northern University High School presents "Twelve Angry Jurors" Nov. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Butzier Auditorium of Malcolm Price Laboratory School. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 3-6047 ($4 for adults and $3.50 for students) They may also be purchased the evening of the performance. -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI ARTISTS SERIES: The University of Northern Iowa Artists Series welcomes the exuberant harmonies of Piffaro˜The Renaissance Band performing "A Florentine Carnival" on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in UNI's Russell Hall. In their Cedar Valley debut, Piffaro creates a lively musical portrait of 16th century Italy. 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