===================================================================== UNI Online (Vol. 1, No. 35) Dec. 14, 1999 ===================================================================== THE FINAL UNI ONLINE FOR 1999 WILL BE DEC. 16. PUBLICATION WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 4. EMPLOYEE RESOURCES ------------------ WINTER INTERIM HOURS Rod Library: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.html#christmas Wellness/Recreation Center: http://www.uni.edu/wellrec Maucker Union: http://www.uni.edu/maucker/hours2.txt Residence Halls/Dining Centers/Food Operations http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/49.html IRTS-SEC 222 Closed Dec. 17 @ 5 p.m to Jan. 10 @ 7:45 a.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT DEADLINE: Enrollment forms for participation in the 2000 Flexible Spending Accounts are due by 5 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 22. Enrollment is required each year so if you are participating in a FSA this year, enrollment does not carry forward to next year. If you have any questions please call Jan Flick at 3-2824 or Regina Smith at 3-2521. -------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE: Do you need assistance in choosing and using instructional technology in your courses? If you are using or want to know more about instructional technologies such as WebCT, PowerPoint, creating web pages or emerging technologies such as streaming media or desktop conferencing please contact TyAnn Morehead, Instructional Design and Development Specialist. TyAnn will be on campus during most of winter break to assist faculty in preparing for spring semester. mailto:tyann.morehead@uni.edu http://www.uni.edu/its/et (choose instructional design and development) Phone: 3-5854 -------------------------------------------------------------------- EAP WORKS: The EAP WORKS Winter 1999 publication is available on the Human Resource Web site. If hard copies are desired, please contact Linda K. Miller at 3-7162. http://www.uni.edu/hrs/eap -------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS ----- CONVOCATION SPEAKERS: The committee planning a Fall 2000 Convocation is seeking nominations for speakers who are: controversial or topical; engage a broad audience rather than being single-discipline specific; challenge or inspire on an educational level; and, preferably, have some kind of book or media artifact that might be used to complement his or her appearance. Brief, explanatory statements of nomination are welcome immediately. Deadline is Jan. 19, 2000. Submit via E-mail to: mailto:Convocation@uni.edu. -------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRATULATIONS UNI VOLLEYBALL: For the first time in the history of the program, the Northern Iowa volleyball team reached the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. The Panthers closed out the year with a 30-1 record and are currently ranked #17 in the nation. UNI is the first Missouri Valley Conference school to advance to the volleyball regional semifinals. http://www.uni.edu/athletic/volley/index.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI TRACK & FIELD: Northern Iowa pole vaulter Jake Pauli qualified for the 2000 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, to be held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He accomplished the feat this past weekend at the Cyclone Holiday Classic in Ames. http://www.uni.edu/athletic/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSEUM GIFTS: Need a last minute gift? The Museum Gift Shop offers a wide variety of international items, UNI coverlets, jewelry, children's toys & games, music, t-shirts and much more. Open during regular Museum hours: M-F, 9-4:30; SS 1-4:00. -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI HOLIDAY CARDS: 1999 holiday cards are still available from the Office of Public Relations. Cost per set of 10 cards is $7.50. To order, please call 3-2761 or stop in 127 Gilchrist Hall. -------------------------------------------------------------------- UNI ABIL MAIL CODE: UNI/ABIL now has a new campus address code. Please direct mail to 0120. -------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS ------ ARTISTS SERIES: The UNI Artists Series welcomes "A Scottish Christmas" Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Hall. An all-star cast performs a vibrant collection of Scottish carols, wassail tunes, and traditional holiday Highland music and dance. Call 273-SHOW for ticket information. -------------------------------------------------------------------- PANTHER BASKETBALL ON TV: The UNI men's and women's basketball games at Iowa State will be broadcast live from Ames on KCRG-TV (ABC) this Sunday, December 19. The Northern Iowa women play the Cyclones at 1 p.m. followed by the UNI men versus ISU at 6:05 p.m. http://www.uni.edu/athletic -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTISTS SERIES: The UNI Artists Series welcomes one of the world's great chamber orchestras, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Hall. 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