===================================================================== UNI Online (Vol. 1, No. 24) Nov. 2, 1999 ===================================================================== EMPLOYEE RESOURCES ------------------ HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS MAY AFFECT PARKING: The Iowa High School Football Playoffs will be played in the UNI-Dome on Nov. 3, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 20. While thousands of prospective students and their families are able to see first hand what the University of Northern Iowa has to offer, parking will be at a premium. Please keep this in mind when parking on campus on those dates. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS ---- PUBLIC SAFETY WEAPONS FORUM: On Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Wednesday, Nov. 4 the Northern Iowa Student Government will be holding a student forum to address the issue of the arming of Public Safety. The event will be held in the Hemisphere Lounge of Maucker Union from 12:15-1:15 on Tuesday and 12- 1 on Wednesday. Make every effort to attend as this is a very important campus issue. If you have any questions, contact the NISG office at 3-2650 and ask for Nick or Andrea. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------ 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ATHLETICS: The UNI men's and women's basketball seasons begin this week at the West Gym. The men play tonight vs. Pella Windows at 7:05 p.m., while the women open up Friday against a team from Lithuania at 7:05 p.m. Kudos to the UNI women's cross country team, whose second place finish at the MVC Championships was a best-ever showing. Meanwhile, the UNI football team improved to 7-2 while the UNI volleyball team improved to 23-0. They are the last remaining undefeated team in the country. For all the info on UNI Athletics: http://www.uni.edu/athletic/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPLORING MAJORS FAIR: The 1st annual Exploring Majors Fair will be held Nov. 4 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Maucker Union Expansion. The Fair, hosted by Academic Advising Services, is designed for all undecided students as well as students who have declared a major, but may be uncertain about their choice. It's an opportunity for students to investigate various curricular and career options in one place at one time. Faculty, advising coordinators, and experienced students from more than 30 departments will be available. Faculty and staff: Please announce this opportunity in your classes and offices. For more information, please contact Michael Broshears at 3-6023 or michael.broshears@uni.edu. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Iowa Space Grant Consortium will hold its ninth annual conference on Friday, Nov. 5, at the CEEE. Grant recipients will present the r results of the research they have conducted with ISGC funding. The keynote speaker will be John F. Houlihan of Region 7 of the EPA, who will speak on "Water Quality Assessment and Water Quality Management at EPA." For further details, visit the Consortium website at http://www.public.iastate.edu/~isgc -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. For tickets to Piffaro at UNI call 3-SHOW. -------------------------------------------------------------------- IMANI! DANCERS: The UNI Museums and Hearst Center for the Arts invite you to a performance by IMANI! DANCERS on Sunday, Nov. 7. Directed by Dorian Byrd, graduate of The Julliard School, IMANI! DANCERS introduces audiences to traditional forms of African dance and movement. The dancers have been performing in area schools and will present this free performance for the community at 3 p.m. in the Russell Hall auditorium. http://www.uni.edu/museum/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- THE WAR AT HOME: GUNS, SOCIETY & FAMILY: There are no easy answers to gun-related violence. However, working together and educating each other does make a difference--not only at the legislative level, but also in our homes, neighborhoods and schools. You're invited to attend "The War at Home: Guns, Society & Family" conference Nov. 9, sponsored by the Graduate Program in Public Policy. http://www.uni.edu/contined/ncp/EventManagement/guns.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- FACULTY MEETING: The next Faculty Meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Strayer-Wood Theatre. 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