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Vol.
2, No. 61
March 27, 2001
ATTENTION
ACADEMIC ADVISORS:
If you have advisees who are curious about taking a course at another
college during the summer and intend for it to meet a requirement at
UNI, it is in their best interest to check it out BEFORE they take the
course. Admissions Office personnel will be available to answer their
questions regarding the transferability of courses from 10-2 p.m. in
Maucker Union on April 2,3,4.
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED:
The Office of University Marketing & Public Relations is once again
photographing academic activities for use in Admissions publications
and other university marketing materials. We're looking for a variety
of lab, field experience, traditional classroom, arts, sciences, business
and technology opportunities. We want to feature students interacting
with faculty, other students, children and employers. Faculty willing
to spare a few minutes to help UMPR represent their academic areas are
asked to e-mail class times and a brief description of the activity
to: mary.reidy@uni.edu.
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LIBRARY NOTICE: Full-time
tenured or tenure-track instructional faculty members who wish to apply
for study rooms in the Library for the Summer Session should do so by
Fri., April 6. Application forms are available in the Library's main
office. For more information, call Paulette Courtney at 3-2737.
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RESEARCH RESOURCES: Whatever
your research interests, you will find a host of new electronic resources
at the Rod Library. Try the "Grove Dictionary of Art Online." Wander
through the new "American Chemical Society Journals Online." For details,
read the latest Online Rod Library Newsletter at http://www.library.uni.edu/news/
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AREA CODE SPLIT: A split
of the 319 area code becomes effective March 25, with a new area code,
563 to be implemented for the eastern section of the geographic area.
Callers will be able to use either code beginning March 25th but mandatory
dialing of the correct area code will be necessary beginning Dec. 2.
For a list of exchanges in the 319/563 area codes, access http://www.state.ia.us/government/com/util/exchanges319.htm
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NEW ADDRESS: Communication
Studies Department, LNG 326-0139, our phone and fax numbers will remain
the same. If you have any questions contact Annie Williams, Clerk Typist,
at 3-2204 or Annie.Williams@uni.edu.
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CALENDAR USERS UPGRADE:
Why you should upgrade to Steltor CS&T 5.1 Calendar Client: http://www.uni.edu/its/us/announce/03212001.htm
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LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE:
Legislature Anticipates Details of the Governor's Revised Budget. Both
Democrat and Republican leaders in the Iowa legislature are waiting
to see a more detailed budget reduction plan for fiscal year 2002 from
Governor Vilsack. Those details are expected to be announced by March
28. For the complete update visit:
http://www.uni.edu/govrel/032701.shtml
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COACH CANDIDATES: Throughout
the week, candidates for the position of head football and men's basketball
coach will be interviewing on campus. As part of the process, each candidate
will be meeting with the media for a brief Q&A session. The campus community
is invited to attend each of these sessions and hear more from the finalists.
All interviews will take place at the times listed below in the Panther
Room, located in the northeast corner of the UNI-Dome. For more information
on the candidates, visit http://www.uni.edu/athletic/ Tuesday, March
27 2:45pm-3:15pm Mark Farley (FB) 3:15pm-3:45pm Mark Hendrickson (FB)
Wednesday, March 28 2:45pm-3:15pm John Austin (FB) 3:15pm-3:45pm Brad
Soderberg (MBB) Thursday, March 29 2:45pm-3:15pm Nick Quartaro (FB)
3:15pm-3:45pm Greg McDermott (MBB)
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SUMMER DISCOUNTS: Great
news for summer travelers! Northwest airlines introduces low fares for
travel in North America, Europe and Asia. See the following link for
more information. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/204.html
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SUPPORT UNI VOLLEYBALL:
The Volleyball Team is selling T-shirts to help finance their trip to
Europe this May. Shirts are available in either gray or white for a
cost of $15 and have a UNI/USA logo. Please contact the volleyball office
(3-6480) or any player to purchase a shirt.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY:
The American Cancer Society is sponsoring formation of a Community Action
Team at UNI and PLS. The purpose of this group is to bring together
7-10 members of the UNI community for the purpose of assessing the cancer
burden at UNI and to prioritize future actions that will make a significant
impact on the cancer burden. The time commitment is attending approximately
3 - 4 meetings over the next three months, each meeting lasting no longer
than 2 hours. The first meeting will be held in early April. Contact
Sue Joslyn, 3-6155, for more information.
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TRANSLATORS NEEDED: The
UNI Regional Business Center is hosting an International Open House
on April 16 from 5-8 p.m. and April 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. We are still
in need of Spanish and Bosnian translators. If you speak either of these
languages and would like to serve as a translator, please contact Maureen
Collins-Williams at 236-8123.
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT TRAINING:
Student Employment is offering interactive training sessions designed
to assist both the new student employee supervisor and the old pro.
During the training, student supervisors will get a basic overview of
Work Study/ Departmental Employment policies, how to complete employment
forms and much more. See the link below for more information. http://www.uni.edu/finaid/Invite.PDF
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HEARST
LECTURE SERIES:
"African-American Religion and Culture in the Twenty-First Century"
scheduled for Tues., March 27 has been CANCELLED due to extenuating
circumstances. If possible, it will be re-scheduled.
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ASIAN STUDIES SYMPOSIUM LECTURE:
Wed., March 28 at 6 p.m. in Seerley Hall, Room 115 by Stephen Vlastos,
Prof. of History at the U. of Iowa. The topic: Reconsidering Right-wing
Revolution in Pre-war Japan.
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AN EVENING OF SPIRITUALS:
Following the success of last year's event, the Art Song and Artistry
Series at the School of Music will present AN EVENING OF SPIRITUALS
on Wed., March 28. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the
Great Hall of the GBPAC at no charge. UNI students will perform diverse
arrangements, including a tribute to Moses Hogan, today's master arranger
of spirituals. The George Walker Society of Music will make a rare
appearance, performing one of Hogan's works.
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WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS SYMPHONY:
The Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony will present Beethoven's Symphony
No. 9 on March 30-31 at the GBPAC. The 7:30 p.m. concerts will feature
the UNI Concert Chorale and UNI Singers, plus four world-renowned
vocalists. Advance tickets at 3-7469 and at the door starting at 6:00
p.m.
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EDUCATOR EXPO: National
Educator Expo, Sat., March 31, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maucker Union. More
than 100 school districts, including 38 from Iowa, will be recruiting
educators for the 2001-02 school year. Registration for educators
begins at 8 a.m. in Sabin Hall, Room 102. For a list of participating
school districts visit the Web site or phone Libby Vanderwall at 3-2062.
http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/consortium/nee.html
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SENIOR RECITAL: Mon.,
April 2, Stephen Baillie, viola - GBPAC Davis Hall at 6 p.m. No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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BRASS CHOIR CONCERT: Mon.,
April 2, UNI Brass Choir Concert, Randy Grabowski, director in GBPAC
Davis Hall at 8 p.m. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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GUEST MASTER CLASS: Tues.,
April 3, Solar Winds in RHA, 10 a.m.-noon. No charge. Contact: Jack
Graham, 3-6229 or graham@uni.edu. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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CONFERENCE: A conference
entitled Men, Family,and Community will be held on Fri., April 6 at
the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo. For more
information see the link below. http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/205.html
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OPEN BOWLING TOURNAMENT:
Registration: WRC 101, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 2-5. Tournament Play:
Fri., April 6 Valley Park Lanes, Cedar Falls; sign up for 1 p.m.,
2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. time slot. Open to faculty, staff and spouses.
Cost: $4, includes shoes and ball (pay at alley prior to bowling).
Competition Divisions: Singles & Doubles, Men-Women-Co-rec. For more
information please contact Cindy Klatt 3-7262
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PRSSA FUNDRAISER: Participate
in the 12th annual Do Run-Run Sat. April 7. It is a 5K run/walk held
on and near campus. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the CAC. It
is $15 for pre-registration and $20 the day of the race. For more
info call Shelly Hill, 277-5298.
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HUMAN RACE: The 2nd Annual
Human Race, a 5K-10K Run/Walk will be on Sat., April 14, 8:30 a.m.
Registration fees: $18.00 - entry forms available at the Psychology
Department in Baker 334 or online at http://www.active.com.
Race will start at the UNI WRC. Pre-registration by April 2.
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