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Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001
COMPUTER
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: The
ITS-Educational Technology computer workshops schedule for November
and December is now available. Faculty, please remind your students
of these opportunities. New this fall is a workshop on creating forms
for the World Wide Web (Please note prerequisites). Access the calendar
at http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/
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PERSONAL TRAINING OFFERED:
WRS has a personal training program designed especially for you with
a variety of packages to choose from. For more information call Kristy,
3-7167 or visit WRC 101.
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10 MINUTE WRITING WORKSHOP:
The increased use of e-mail and other written message formats requires
you to be an especially skilled writer. If you have difficulty distinguishing
between a colon, semicolon and ellipse, attend this 10-minute training
module brought to you by UNI's Training and Career Development. For
more information, contact Robin at 3-3536. http://www.uni.edu/hrs/training/writing_skills.htm
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ENERGY SAVINGS: A typical
PC CPU uses between 40 and 150 watts of power. In addition to the
monitor, which uses 75-100 watts a laser printer uses 50 watts. With
the number of PCs on campus, UNI could save as much as $50,000/year
in utility costs assuming half the University is not following the
conservation practices listed at the link below. http://www.uni.edu/its/us/faqs/PCenergytips.htm
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GRADUATE COUNCIL MINUTES ONLY AVAILABLE
ONLINE: In an effort to reduce paper and printing costs
and e-mail volume, Graduate Council agendas and minutes will only
be available from the Graduate College Web site at http://www.grad.uni.edu/council/.
New agendas will be posted by Tuesday before each meeting.
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"WORDS OF WELLNESS" AVAILABLE ONLINE:
September and October issues of "Words of Wellness" can
be found on the WRS Web site at: http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/empwell/wow/newsletr.html
If you would like to be added to the Wellness mailing list to regularly
receive a hard copy, please contact Kathy Gulick at 3-6921 or kathy.gulick@uni.edu.
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PRESIDENT
KOOB TO ADDRESS MERIT STAFF:
President Koob will speak to all merit staff regarding budget issues
and the effect on UNI. In order to accommodate the large number of
employees in the merit group and their work schedules, two meeting
times have been scheduled. Attendance at these meetings is not required,
but merit employees are encouraged to participate. Supervisors are
encouraged to make necessary arrangements for employees to attend.
Meetings will be held on Fri., Nov. 2 from noon to 1 p.m. and Tues.,
Nov. 27 from 4-5 p.m. Both meetings will be held in SEC 244/245 and
will include question and answer time.
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PARKING REMINDER: The
Sabin A lot is now permanently closed. If you received a ticket for
parking there on the evening of 10/22, it will be forgiven. The contractor
neglected to erect a fence to keep cars out of the lot. The lot has
now been secured.
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REDUCED OPERATIONS BEGIN DEC. 21:
The University will authorize reduced operations beginning
at 5 p.m. Fri., Dec. 21 through Tues., Jan. 1. For more informtion,
visit http://www.uni.edu/hrs/winter_reduced_operations.html
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SMART START YOUR BUSINESS: The
UNI Regional Business Center offers a free, one-hour Smart Start Class
twice a week, that briefly covers all the topics you need to know
to start your own business. Classes are held Tuesdays at 12 p.m. and
Thursdays at 3 p.m., at 212 E. 4th St., Waterloo. To sign up, call
Katie at 236-8123 or e-mail
macdonald@uni.edu
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FLU SHOT CLINICS ON CAMPUS:
Clinics will take place on the following days and locations: Mon.,
Oct. 29, 1-3 p.m. in Maucker Union; Wed., Oct. 31 from 7-8:30 a.m.
in the WRC; Tues., Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the Student Health Clinic;
and Wed., Nov. 14 from 7-8:30 a.m. in the Student Health Clinic. The
cost is $11. No appointment necessary. Contact the Student Health
Clinic with any questions, 3-2009.
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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?:
Volunteer News is your e-mail link to upcoming volunteer opportunities
in the community. It is a service of Project VIP, a volunteer program
from the UNI Career Center and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.
To sign up for the news- letter, e-mail projectvip@uni.edu
(include your e-mail address in your message), or send an e-mail to
MAILSERV@UNI.EDU with SUB
volunteernews and your e-mail address as the first and only line in
the body of the message. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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FINAL
WEEK FOR ART EXHIBIT: "A QUESTION OF FAITH"
an all media, national, juried art exhibition explores a multitude
of viewpoints concerning religion and spirituality. The exhibition
is sponsored by the UNI College of Education, the UNI Department of
Art, the journal "Religion & Education," and the Iowa Arts Council.
The exhibition will run through Oct. 26. Call 3-6134 for gallery hours.
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UNI CONCERT CHORALE PERFORMANCE:
Thurs., Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC-Great Hall. Dyan Baker, conductor.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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LANGUAGE SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM:
Edgar Boedeker, Philosophy and Religion, will discuss "Wittgenstein's
Tractatus" on Fri., Oct. 26th, at 1 p.m. in CAC 263. There will be
refreshments following; please RSVP to john.grinstead@uni.edu. Remaining
fall semester Language Science Colloquia can be found at http://www.cs.uni.edu/~wallingf/research/languageScience.html
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FINAL WOMEN'S HOME SOCCER MATCH:
Fri., Oct. 26, 4 p.m. is your last chance to see the 2001 Panther
Women's Soccer team play as they host Wisconsin-Green Bay. Four seniors
will be honored on the West Athletic Field that day; #9 Amy McCoy,
#15 Abby Sloss, #18 Jane Masteller and #22 Alaina Shoopman.
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VOLLEYBALL RETURNS FOR CONFERENCE
PLAY: Friday the Panthers host Southwest Missouri State
at 7 p.m. Saturday night has been designated Dike-New Hartford Night
in honor of first year head coach Bobbi Petersen. Action that night
also begins at 7 p.m. Call 3-DOME to purchase advance tickets.
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JAZZ BAND I CONCERT: Fri.,
Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC-Great Hall. Robert Washut, conductor. No
charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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WOMEN'S RUGBY SWEET 16 TOURNAMENT:
The UNI Women's Rugby Club will compete in the Sweet 16 tournament
this weekend in Iowa Falls (see ifrugby.com for directions to the
pitch). They will be playing ISU Sat., Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. to advance
to the Final Four which will be held at the same location on Nov.
3. Questions, contact Jennifer Murra at 3-2676.
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UNIVERSITY MUSEUM HOSTS WOODCARVERS:
Sun., Oct. 28, 2 p.m. at the University Museum, several area woodcarvers
will demonstrate techniques and styles used in contemporary carving.
The Asmat carvings currently on exhibit will serve as a backdrop of
contrast to the refined carvings of these local craftsmen.
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THEATRE UNI PRESENTS "MEASURE FOR
MEASURE:" November 1-4 & 7-10 in the Bertha Martin Theatre.
This classic Shakespearean drama of justice, governmental and moral
corruption, and the human desire for balance are subjects hotly debated
and discussed in today's society. Tickets: $6-$8 at the Strayer-Wood
Theatre box office, 3-6381 or online at:
http://tickets.uni.edu
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NU THEATRE DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT
"RUMORS:" The Theatre Department of NU High School will
present its fall production, "Rumors" by Neil Simon on November 2
and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Butzier Auditorium, Price Lab School. Tickets
are $3.50 for students and senior citizens, $4 for adults and are
available by calling 3-6047 and at the door on the performance nights.
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