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Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001
REQUESTS
FOR EXTERNAL FUNDS: Faculty
and staff seeking external funding from private sources are required
to submit an REF form to the UNI Foundation before submitting a proposal
to a funding agency. Download the format, http://www.uni.edu/advance/grantinfo.
For more information, call Vicki Collum at 3-6078.
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NORTHERN IOWAN ADS: Interdepartmental
requisitions with the Oracle account number must accompany your ad when
placed in the Northern Iowan Newspaper.
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OPTIMIZE AND SAVE: With
the budget cut backs and sharp rise in fuel prices, UNI is looking into
ways to optimize energy use and save dollars. Please turn off lights,
computers, window air conditioners and other equipment when not in use.
http://www.uni.edu/phyplant/energy.
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MEMFIS "ORACLES:" Visit
the MEMFIS "oracles" for answers to your Oracle Financial System questions.
Two "hands on" workshops have been scheduled for those who would like
a refresher on functions and skills learned in MEMFIS training. There
will be no formal presentation; the focus will be on your questions.
Drop by to ask a question or to request assistance with a specific task.
For a schedule of events, visit http://www.uni.edu/vpaf/memfis/announce.htm
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: You
can now view student employment eligibility on MyUNIverse. See "My Transactions"
on the portal. An "Authorization for Transaction Usage" form must be
completed and forwarded to April in Financial Aid (0024) to gain access.
This allows employers to check work study eligibility, student enrollment,
and initial forms required. If you have any questions, please contact
the Student Employment Office at 3-6394.
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT LIST SERVE:
There have been many changes to the student employment process. If you
are not already on the Student Employment List Serve, contact Michelle
in the Student Employment/ Financial Aid Office (3-6915).
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WEBCT: On-line tutorials
are available for by following the link below. You may use them in your
class to teach how to use WebCT or have your students view the tutorials
on their own in the student computing centers. http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/tutorials.html
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UNI
IN THE NEWS:
Iowa students excel on SAT test. For the complete story, visit http://DesMoinesRegister.com/news/stories/c4780927/15730363.html
or http://www.desmoinesregister.com
and select the Education section.
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NEW FACILITIES PLANNING WEB SITE:
Requests for service from Facilities Planning can now be made and tracked
on-line. Building drawings, dimensions and and status of major projects
are available. For information log on to http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/facplan/.
To make a request, select the "Requests" link off the main page.
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COOP/INTERNSHIPS: Students
needing information regarding the Cooperative Education/Internship Program
should attend one of the following informational sessions: Thurs., Aug.
30, 4-5 p.m., 109 CBB; or Tues., Sept. 4 from 7-8 p.m., 109 CBB. For
more information call UNI Cooperative Education, SSC 126, 3-6041.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ITS
seeks a graduate student to learn television production. Student will
supervise setting up for recording, and will edit materials into videos
for campus use. See
http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/audio-videoproduction/jobs.htm
or call 3-6299.
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SYMPHONY TICKETS: Single
tickets are now on sale for 2001-02 W/CF Symphony performances, including
the season opener Oct. 5-6 at the GBPAC. Call 3-7469 or visit http://www.wcfsymphony.org
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MAUCKER
UNION BUILDING HOURS:
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/246.html
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MIND,
BODY, SPIRIT:
Fitness and certification classes begin Tues., Sept. 4. Register in
WRC 101 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Check out our new class MIND, BODY,
SPIRIT. There are classes for all fitness levels. Pay by U-bill, check
or payroll deduction.
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PROJECT VIP: Wed., Sept.
5, the Project VIP Volunteer Fair will be in the Maucker Union Expansion
from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Representatives from more than 40 nonprofit agencies
will be looking for students interested in opportunities for short-term
or semester-long volunteer experiences. All majors are welcome. The
fair is sponsored by the UNI Career Center and the Volunteer Center
of Cedar Valley. For more information, see http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/vip
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LUNCH AND LEARN: Interested
in professional development opportunities? Eager to meet new colleagues
and interact with old friends? Want to know more about the UNI community?
Then attend the Lunch and Learn session on Thurs., Sept. 6 from 12-1
p.m. in the Maucker Union Columbia Room. Bring your lunch, participate
in an informal training session on nonverbal communication, and make
new friendS. For more information, call Robin at 3-3536.
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HEARST LECTURE: "Kierkegaard
on the Internet: Anonymity vs. Commitment in the Present Age." Lecture
by Hubert Dreyfus, Professor of Philosophy, University of California
at Berkeley. Thurs., Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. in Maucker Union Expansion.
Hosted by the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Questions, contact
Martie Reineke at 3-6233.
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YING QUARTET: The Ying Quartet
will perform selections by Beethoven at the GBPAC Fri., Sept. 7, at
7:30 p.m. For tickets call 3-SHOW.
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PADDLING PANTHERS: Learn-to-Swim
program will continue at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Private lessons
are also available. For further information, contact Christopher Denison
at 3-7263 or via e-mail at christopher.denison@uni.edu
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VOICES OF THE PRAIRIE: Fri.,
Sept. 7 from 2-4 p.m., Commons Ballroom. Lord Richard Acton, writers
Ann Struthers and Jim Heynen, and Loess Hills specialist Cornelia Mutel
will read from their works and talk to audience members about their
writings about Iowa and the Prairie. A book signing and reception will
follow.
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INTRAMURAL TENNIS AND RACQUETBALL SINGLES:
If you are interested in playing in a tennis or racquetball
singles tournament contact Cindy Klatt at 3-7262 or cynthia.klatt@uni.edu
$5 entry fee. Play begins Mon., Sept. 10.
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