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UNI Online
(Vol. 1, No. 48)
Feb. 10, 2000
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EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
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ROD LIBRARY ADDS THREE DATABASES: Rod Library recently added three
new databases:
-AP Photo Archive
-Grove Dictionary of Art Online
-PubScience (index to peer-reviewed science journal literature)
All are listed under Indexes, Abstracts & Databases on the Rod Library
home page at
http://www.library.uni.edu
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TIAA/CREF CONTRIBUTIONS: To view the monthly TIAA/CREF contributions
posted to your account, go to the TIAA/CREF website:
http://www.tiaa-cref.org/
Use Inter/Act to access your account and view the 'See History' of
contributions. TIAA will post the contributions by the 4th working
day after payday.
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SCHOLARSHIP RENEWALS: Now is the time to process scholarship renewals
for the 2000-01 academic year. Financial aid packages will be awarded
beginning in March. Now is also the time to process any new scholarships
for the 2000-01 academic year. Questions? Contact Evie Waack, 3-2799.
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WELLNESS NEWSLETTER ONLINE: "Words of Wellness," a newsletter for UNI
faculty and staff, may now be viewed on-line at
http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/frames/empwellframe.html
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NEWS
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ROD LIBRARY EXHIBIT CASES AVAILABLE: There are three display cases
in Rod Library for use by UNI academic departments and campus
organizations. Guidelines for displaying material in these cases are
available at:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/pubpol/exhibits.html

Interested parties should contact Keith Welch at 3-5840 or
mailto:Keith.Welch@uni.edu
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UNI IN THE NEWS: A commercial honoring former UNI football players
now playing in the NFL was aired adjacent to the Superbowl and the
NFL Pro Bowl on certain Iowa television stations. The video, produced
by the UNI Office of Public Relations, may be seen at:
http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/motion/index1.html
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ROYAL OAK ROOM CHANGES: The Royal Oak Room in the Maucker Union has
expanded its hours to 11:15-1:15, Monday through Friday. Bottomless
pop, tea, and coffee are included free with the purchase of any entree
along with a free fresh baked cookie from our bakery. Look for an
expanded menu coming soon.
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WRC FAMILY DAY: The Wellness/Recreation Center will be open to ALL
UNI faculty, staff and their immediate families at no charge on
Saturday, March 4 from 1-5 p.m. For more information visit the WRS
website at
http://www.uni.edu/wellrec
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PRO-RATED WRS USER FEE: The WRS annual user fee will be pro-rated to
$60 on March 10. The fee is good through August 2000. Early-bird
purchase will be available at the WRS Family Day and the week following
by check or payroll deduction. For more information call the WRS main
office at 3-6275 or visit 101 WRC.
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SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: If you have been thinking about quitting
smoking, WRS has a program to help you. The Win By Quitting program
provides group support, strategies, and the additional option of nicotine
replacement to help you quit. The eight-week program begins Thursday,
Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. The cost of $25 includes class materials and a
one-week supply of nicotine patches. To register, contact Kathy Gulick
at 3-6921 or mailto:kathy.gulick@uni.edu by Feb. 14.
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CAMP ADVENTURE OPENINGS: Camp Adventure has 100 additional positions
this year. There will be a second Leadership Assessment Center on Saturday,
Feb. 12, from 8:45 a.m.to 1 p.m. in the WRC. Students interested in
participating in the international program in Summer 2000 should attend
this interview session. For more information, visit:
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/84.html
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TRAINING
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LIBRARY RESEARCH CLASS: Give your students the Rod Library advantage.
As you prepare your classes for research assignments, allow the faculty
of the Rod Library to lend a hand. Call 3-2839 or 3-2838 to arrange for
a fifty-minute demonstration of new and traditional library resources
designed for the particular needs of your class.
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ROD LIBRARY WORKSHOP: Start taking advantage of Rod Library services
and technology today. Learn how by signing up for "Introduction to Rod
Library Electronic Resources" a workshop to be held in 286 Rod Library
from 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 24. To register call 3-2838.
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EVENTS
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UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL: UNI continues their home schedule on Saturday
afternoon against rival Southwest Missouri State. Game time is 1:05 p.m.
The Family Fun Zone at men's basketball includes four game tickets,
four slices of pizza, four drinks and a tub of popcorn, all for only $30!
Call 273-DOME for more info.
http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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NORTHERN IOWA WRESTLING: The Panthers, ranked #9 in the nation, return
home this Sunday afternoon as they host the Missouri Tigers in the West
Gym at 2 p.m. UNI's ranking is the highest in seven years!
http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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VALENTINES AND ROMANCE: THE REST OF THE STORY: Spend a fun afternoon
learning how the sweet scents of plants and flowers affect people and
what attracts people to each other. Presented by UNI professors Helen
Harton, psychology and Steve O'Kane, biology, and Museum Education
Coordinator Kerin Kettman. 2-4 p.m., Feb. 13, University Museum. Free.
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EATING DISORDER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION: A presentation will be held
Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Ambassador Room of Maucker Union from
12:10-12:55 p.m., with tips for prevention of eating disorders and
ways to help someone that you think has an eating disorder. For more
information or to register, call Joan Thompson at 3-2198.
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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FAIR: Students are invited to attend the Summer
Employment Fair, sponsored by the Office of Placement and Career
Services, Feb. 16-17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Maucker Union. There will
be 100+ employers representing camps, recreational facilities,
business, human services, and government. A listing of participating
organizations is at
http://www.uni.edu/placement/events/fairs/summerfr.html
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WRS NET NIGHT: Wellness/Recreation Services will be hosting Net Night
Feb. 19 from 7-10 p.m. Four person co-ed teams will compete in
badminton, volleyball, table tennis and wallyball. Pre-registration
will take place Feb. 14-18 in WRC 101. Prizes will be awarded. For
more information contact Chris Denison at 3-7263.
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BEAKS AND MUZZLES INTO MASKS: Study and sketch animals in the Museum's
collection, make a mask and paint it! Local artist Nina Ward will
present a workshop from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 19 & 26 for 9 to 14 year-olds
and younger children accompanied by a parent. A registration fee of
$15 will cover all materials. Register by February 16; space is limited.
http://www.uni.edu/museum/events/
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OPERA TRIP: The Friends of KUNI/KHKE and UNI Civic Arts Association
are sponsoring a bus trip to see Minnesota Opera's production of
Verdi's "Macbeth" March 4-5. Deadline for reservations is Feb. 15,
for more information:
http://www.kuniradio.org/opera.html
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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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