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UNI Online
(Vol. 1, No. 27)
Nov. 11, 1999
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EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
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UNI STRATEGIC PLAN INPUT NEEDED: The UNI Strategic Planning Committee
seeks your input in developing a university-wide strategic plan.
On the web page listed below are DRAFT statements of University
Vision, Mission, Values and Goals prepared by the Committee. Your
input is critical in the process to develop a Strategic Plan for UNI
that will address the issues the University as a whole believes are
important. This Strategic Plan will set the University's direction
for the next several years. Please visit the Strategic Plan Draft web
site and provide your feedback by Tuesday, Nov. 23.
http://www.uni.edu/pres/draftstratplan/
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NETSCAPE CALENDAR: The new Netscape Calendar (version 4.0) server
software will be installed over Thanksgiving weekend, making this
software Y2K compliant. For more information, visit:
http://www.uni.edu/its/us/announce/10041999.htm
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AIRLINE TICKET FEE: On Oct. 8 most major airlines again cut
commissions to travel agencies...the third in four years. With this
latest cutback the entire travel industry, including Short's Travel,
has been forced to shift from commission income rebates to a fee
structure. In essence, travel agencies can no longer rely on the
ticket price to determine their revenue, but instead on the number of
tickets they issue. For UNI this means a $20 transaction fee will be
added to all travel effective Oct. 25, 1999. Detailed information
will be posted to the Purchasing web site soon; any questions in the
interim may be addressed to:
mailto:Roxanne.Conrad@uni.edu.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS MAY AFFECT PARKING: The Iowa High
School Football Playoffs will be played in the UNI-Dome on Nov. 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.
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NEWS
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CSBS DEAN SEARCH: UNI is seeking an academic leader of high caliber
to fill the position of Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral
Sciences. The College consists of undergraduate and graduate programs
in seven academic departments, two research centers and three
interdisciplinary programs. For more information, visit the CSBS Dean
Search Committee Web Page:
http://csbsnt.csbs.uni.edu/admin/dean_search/index.htm
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UNI HOLIDAY CARDS: The 1999 UNI Holiday Cards, featuring an evening
winter scene of the President's home, are now available for
departmental or personal purchase through the Office of Public
Relations. The deadline for orders is Nov. 19. View the card and
place an order at:
http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/holidaycard.html
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AFCSME: Susan Baker has been appointed by the Executive board to
replace Paul Hansen (who is retiring) as the president of UNI AFCSME
Local 2659. Susan is a drafter in the Facilities Planning Department.
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NEW VENDING AGREEMENT: The University has entered into a new snack
vending agreement with Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, dba Iowa Vending.
The machine changeover and transition will occur Nov. 4-16. Any
questions should be addressed to:
mailto:Roxanne.Conrad@uni.edu
EVENTS
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RUSSIAN LECTURE: Veniamin Smekhov, a leading Russian actor, director
and playwright will lecture on "Russian Directors of the Twentieth
Century: Faces and Facts" on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Art
Auditorium (KAB 111). He presents the history of the Russian theatre
though a series of vignettes, each acted in the manner of Russia's
leading directors.
http://www.uni.edu/modlangs/lecture/ruslec.htm
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LECTURE: A presentation on "Why Study Mexico's Business?" will be
given Thursday, Nov. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in CBB 320 by JosČ Garardo
Rocha Mier, General Director of the Monterrey Institute of Technology
and Higher Learning, Campus Colima (Mexico). Reception following in
the CBB.
http://www.uni.edu/modlangs/lecture/mexbiz.htm
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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
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RUSSIAN FILM: The Russian Film "Brother" ("Brat") will be shown (with
English subtitles) Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in Sabin 102. The film
will be preceded by an introductory lecture, "New Saint Petersburg
Film," by Dr. Galina Aksenova, a leading Russian film scholar & critic.
http://www.uni.edu/modlangs/lecture/rusflm.htm
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ATHLETICS: On the road this week, both cross country teams attempt to
qualify for nationals at the Regionals in Champaign, IL. The Panther
football team travels to Western Illinois on Sat. at 1:05 p.m., and
the Panther men's basketball season starts with games Saturday vs.
Alabama and Sunday vs. Air Force in St. Louis.
http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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UNI VOLLEYBALL: The only undefeated Division I team in the nation,
UNI closes out their home regular season schedule this weekend.
Friday (vs. Indiana State) is Fan Appreciation Night with giveaways
and contests and Saturday (vs. Illinois State) is Senior Night. Both
matches start at 7 p.m. in the West Gym.
http://www.uni.edu/athletic/volley
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CAMP ADVENTURE: An assessment center for the Summer 2000 Camp
Adventure overseas program will be conducted from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13 in the West Gym. Interested students should apply
and attend. Students receive 12 hours of credit, and funding of
airfare, food, and housing. Sites in 1999 included England, Germany,
Spain, Italy, China, Korea, and Japan. Apply at 1223 West 22nd St. or
by e-mail to:
mailto:susan.edginton@uni.edu
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RETIREMENT: There will be a retirement party for Paul Hansen from
1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Amvets Post 49 at 20th and Irving Street
in Cedar Falls. Paul retires after 24 years with the university and
served as president of AFSCME Local 2659 from 1980-1999.
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UNI MUSEUM: Care & Preservation of Your Collectibles: The Museums'
Fall Sunday Series concludes on Sunday, Nov. 14. Join us at 2 p.m.
at the Museum and learn how to preserve your special items!
http://www.uni.edu/museum/
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FACULTY MEETING: The next Faculty Meeting will be Monday, Nov. 15 at
3:30 p.m. in Strayer-Wood Theatre. President Koob will address the
faculty.
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POSTAL SEMINAR: The Cedar Valley Postal Customer Council presents
"The 1999 Fall Postal Forum - Mailing in the 21st Century" Tuesday,
Nov. 16. For details, visit:
http://vandenhull.plant.uni.edu/cvpcc/cvpccfallforum.html
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WOMEN'S STUDIES FORUM: The Women's Studies Program is hosting Roxie
Tullis of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
in Sabin 102. She will be speaking on "The Bruises Will Heal: Violence
in Loving Relationships." For more info, contact the Women's
Studies Office.
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RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS FAIR: The "UNI Religious Vocations and Careers in
Service Fair" will be held Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 3-8 p.m. in Maucker
Union Expansion, co-sponsored by UNI Placement & Career Services and
UNI Campus Ministries. The first event of its kind on the UNI campus,
it's an opportunity for students to explore ways to relate their
career goals to their ideals, faith, and commitment to service. For a
list of participating organizations, visit:
http://www.uni.edu/placemnt/events/fairs/religiousfr.html
For more info.:
mailto:laura.praglin@uni.edu phone 3-6857.
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International Services invites the University community to its monthly
International Coffee Hour Friday, Nov. 19, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the
International Services Center (across from University Book and Supply
on 23rd Street). Special feature this month will be live music.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Germana
Nijim at 3-6421.
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Other events on the calendar this week at UNI:
http://access.uni.edu/acal/bin/callist.cgi?date=this_week
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