Vol. 2, No. 49
February 15, 2001

WEATHER INFORMATION: The following TV stations will announce UNI weather-related decisions: KWWL, KGAN, KCRG and UNI-TV. The radio stations to listen to are: KFMW, KUNI, KOEL-AM and FM, KWLO, WMT, KXEL, KNWS, KWAY, KOKZ, KBBG, KKCV, KCNZ, KGRK and KCRR. In addition, weather announcements will appear on the UNI home page. http://www.uni.edu.
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YOU'RE INVITED!: The UNI Athletic Club will be hosting a UNI Faculty and Staff only membership renewal Open House Feb. 20, in the Georgian Lounge, Commons from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Please meet and interact with some of our coaches and staff over rolls, coffee and juice. For more information, please contact Kelly Bockenstedt at 3-2471. http://www.uni.edu/athletic/athclub
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2001-02: Now is the time to process renewal and new scholarships for the upcoming academic year. For scholarship amounts tied to tuition & fees, the following semester figures have been approved by the Board of Regents: TUITION: Undergrad Resident: 1,558 Undergrad Nonresident: 4,219 Graduate Resident: 1,851 Graduate Nonresident: 4,561 The following mandatory fees are the same for all classifications:
COMPUTER: 63
HEALTH: 53
STUDENT ACTIVITY: 46
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SCI-FI AWARD: The annual Roberta S. Tamres Sci-Fi Award competition seeks science-fiction stories, poems, plays, or essays written by UNI students. Complete details can be found in the link below. Please announce to your classes. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/185.html
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: The Key Theatre, a New York company founded in 1999 by a group of Theatre UNI alumni, will be featured on "Living in Iowa" on Iowa Public Television on Fri., Feb. 23, at 8:30 p.m. It will be rebroadcast on Sun., Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS: Student participants will be featured on Thurs., Feb. 15 at the following times and locations: University of Klagenfurt, Austria - 2 p.m., 161 Baker Hall University of Newcastle, Australia - 3:30 p.m., 161 Baker Hall For more information, contact the Study Abroad Center at 3-7652.
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FACULTY AND GUEST RECITAL: On Thurs., Feb. 15 Denson Paul Pollard and Jim Miller, trombone in the GBPAC Davis Hall at 6 p.m. No admission charge.
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HEARST LECTURE: Colleen McDannell, Sterling M. McMurrin Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of History at the University of Utah will speak on the role religion played in the lives of the poor during the 1930's on Thurs., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Sabin Hall 102. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/182.html
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TALLCORN JAZZ FESTIVAL: Fri., Feb. 16 and Sat., Feb. 17 is the 46th Annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival. Contact: Robert Washut at 3-6431 or washut@uni.edu
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SINFONIAN DIMENSIONS: Fri., Feb. 16 and Sat., Feb. 17, the 50th Annual Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz Shows presents the Golden Anniversary Celebration in the GBPAC Great Hall each night at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 3-SHOW and at the door.
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TRACK & FIELD: Fri., Feb. 16, the men's & women's track teams host the UNI-Dome Open at 3 p.m. http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Coach Tony Di Cecco looks to become UNI's all time winning coach in UNI Women's Basketball History. Fri., Feb. 16, the Panthers take on Wichita State at 7:05 p.m. in the West Gym. http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL: The Panthers battle conference rival Southern Illinois Sat., Feb. 17 at 12:05 p.m. in the UNI-Dome. *Note this is a change from originally scheduled tip-off. http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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MAYOR CLANCEY TO SPEAK: The Cedar Falls American Association of University Women will host Mayor Lee Clancey on Sat., Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. during it's annual brunch at the CF Women's Club. Mayor Clancey will share "Reflections on the Lives of Women in Iowa." Contact Stacy Van Gorp to make a reservation by Feb. 16 at 3-5826 or at vangorp@uni.edu.
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/155.html
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GALLERY LECTURE: On Feb. 17, 2 p.m. at the UNI Museum, Professor Colleen McDannell explores how photos tell a story of religious life in early twentieth-century America, set against a backdrop of widespread poverty and an impending world war. This is one of several events being held in conjunction with the exhibit "Picturing Faith: Religious America in Government Photography, 1935-1943" now on display at the University Museum.
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CPR SUNDAY: Feb. 18 is CPR Sunday. Great time to get certified or recertified in adult/child CPR. It will be held at WRC 256/258 from 9-4 p.m. with classes held every hour. $10 fee per certification. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Hall at 273-2406.
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UNI WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: UNI Women's Basketball vs. #15 SW Missouri State on Sun. Feb. 18 at 3:05 p.m. http://www.uni.edu/athletic
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KING'S SINGERS: GBPAC welcomes grammy-nominated artists, the King's Singers, on Sun., Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. Great seats are still available and can be purchased by calling 3-SHOW, or online at the link below. http://www.uni.edu/gbpac
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THE EARTH SCIENCE FORUM: Dr. Wayne I. Anderson will present on the "Geology of Southern Colorado" on Mon., Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in 125 Latham Hall. For a complete story click below. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/184.html
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SPECIAL AGENT TO SPEAK ON CAMPUS: Special Agent Scott D. Gray, J.D. of the F.B.I will discuss "Other Uses for a Law Degree" Tues., Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Sabin 327. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer period. Agent Gray works in the Waterloo office of the F.B.I. All are welcome.
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SYMPHONIC BAND: On Wed., Feb. 21 the UNI Symphonic Band Performance will feature John Baker as conductor in the GBPAC Great Hall at 7:30 p.m. No admission charge.
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LA PERICHOLE: La Perichole, opening Feb. 22 for five performances in the Strayer-Wood Theatre. Performances are Feb. 22, 23, & March 3 at 7:30 p.m.; February 25 at 7 p.m.; and March 4 at 2 p.m. For ticket information and the complete story of La Perichole click on the links below. http://tickets.uni.edu or http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/183.html
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SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: ITS-Educational Technology is co-sponsoring a free one day mini-conference featuring the uses of educational technology. Spotlight on Educational Technology will be held on Feb. 23 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Schindler Education Center and the CET on campus. Information on presentations from UNI faculty, K-12 Showcase winners, CET staff and vendors will follow! http://www.uni.edu/ietti/spotlite.html
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PUBLIC LECTURE: "Popular Religious Images and the Modern American Home". David Morgan, Professor of Art, Valparaiso University examines how familiar religious artifacts are displayed in the home and used in domestic rituals. Feb. 23, 3 p.m., Kamerick Art Building 111. For additional information call 3-6233.
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JAZZ DESSERTS BENEFIT KHKE: "Jazz Desserts", a benefit for public radio KHKE, will be held Sat., Feb. 24, 7-11 p.m. in UNI's Commons Ballroom. Music will be provided by Checker & the Blue-Tones featuring John Robinson and The Rick Stone Trio. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. There will also be a cash bar and a silent auction of art, desserts and jazz items. Tickets are available at KUNI/KHKE on the 3rd floor of the CAC or by calling 3-6400. Tickets are also available online. http://www.khke.org/desserts.html
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THE ROAD TO MECCA: Theatre UNI will present a workshop production of Athol Fugard's The Road to Mecca, Feb. 24 and 25 in the Bertha Martin Theatre at the Strayer-Wood. Performances are Sat., Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. They are free and open to the public.
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HEALTH FAIR AND SCREENING: Allen Hospital Lab will draw BCP-23 blood profiles on Wed., Feb. 28, 7-8:30 a.m.. Call 3-6119 to schedule. The cost is $15 cash or check. The Health Fair runs from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Many displays, drawings and door prizes. Call Linda K. Miller @ 3-7162 for more info.
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PEER ADVISOR APPLICATIONS SOUGHT: Academic Advising Services is now collecting applications for the Peer Advisor position (Work study and Non-Work Study positions). Peer Advisors provide guidance for students selecting a major, minor, or certificate program. Students who will be teaching, have a full-time internship/co-op, or plan to graduate Fall 2001, should not apply. 3.0 GPA is required. Applications are due Feb. 28.
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