===================================================================== UNI Online (Vol. 1, No. 25) Nov. 4, 1999 ===================================================================== EMPLOYEE RESOURCES ------------------ FORUM ON PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT: a live satellite forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about "The New Reality: Performance Measurement," Nov. 10 from 1-3 p.m. in the Maucker Union Expansion, Room B. According to a recent survey by the Rockefeller Institute of Government, two-thirds of states either have or are likely to adopt programs that use performance results in budgeting for higher education. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/41.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS ------ 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES: Get your first look at the UNI women's basketball team as they open their exhibition schedule this Friday night in the West Gym at 7:05 p.m. against a team from Lithuania. Panther men's basketball, coming off a win in their first exhibition, faces Croatia at 7:05 p.m. in the West Gym on Saturday night. Both games are FREE. http://www.uni.edu/athletic -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- THEATRE UNI-CABARET: Theatre UNI/UNI Lyric Theatre presents the Kander and Ebb musical "Cabaret" in the Strayer-Wood Theatre for six performances beginning Nov. 11. An evening of song and dance at the legendary Kit Kat Klub is the backdrop for this Tony Award winning musical that captures all the glamour, heartache, and trepidation of pre-war Berlin. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/40.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- FACULTY MEETING: The next Faculty Meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Strayer-Wood Theatre. President Koob will address the faculty. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The UNI Women's Rugby team will be playing in the Midwest Championships this weekend in Champagne, Illinois. They are currently ranked 6th in the Midwest, but will be ranked at least 4th in the Midwest at the end of the weekend. If they win this weekend, they will travel to Las Vegas to play in the National Championships. The team is lead by coach Steve Murra whose record coaching the team is 185-9. 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