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Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001
WEB
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Do people in your office often field calls from the general public
regarding what's happening on our campus? The fastest way to find
the answer is to visit the UNI Web calendar of events. The calendar
can be searched by subject or date and can be accessed directly from
the UNI home page. When planning events, check date availability by
visiting: http://access.uni.edu/acal/
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GRADUATE COUNCIL MINUTES AVAILABLE:
Gradute Council minutes from the November 8 meeting are available
at http://www.grad.uni.edu/council/minutes/2001-2002/min_911.htm
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NETSCAPE MESSENGER WORKSHOP:
Netscape Messenger is being offered Dec. 7 from 9-11 a.m. and a Netscape
Calendar workshop is being offered Dec. 14, 9-11 a.m. for UNI faculty
and staff who are new to the program or just want to brush up a bit
on their skills. Follow the link below for registration information.
http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/netscape.html
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BUSINESS TOPICS: Looking
for money to start your business? Need help writing a business plan?
The UNI Regional Business Center offers a free, one-hour Smart Start
class on selected business topics, alternating Tuesdays at noon and
Thursdays at 3 p.m., at 212 E. 4th St., Waterloo. Contact Katie at
macdonald@uni.edu or 236-8123
for more information.
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HEALTHY EATING SUPPORT GROUP: A
support group for healthy eating has been organized by UNI faculty
and staff to meet Thursdays, 12:05-12:50 p.m. in SEC 182. Questions?
Kathy Gulick, 3-6921.
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STUDENT COMPUTER FEE SURVEY: The
Rod Library Student Computer Fee Committee is conducting a survey
to help decide which projects to recommend for funding with student
computer fee money. The survey will run through Sun., November 18
and is available online and in paper form in the library lobby. http://www.uni.edu/library/survey.htm
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BISCOTTI'S BREAD: Thanksgiving
is coming soon and a loaf of bread would be great with your Thanksgiving
meal. Biscotti's offers several great breads to go with any meal or
just a snack.
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UNI ROD LIBRARY COURSE RESERVE REINSTATEMENTS
DUE NOV 30th: If you would like to have the same items
on reserve for the spring semester you can reinstate online at: http://www.uni.edu/library/reinstatement_form.htm.
After December 14 all items will be removed from the reserve area
and returned to the shelves or to the faculty member. For more information:
email libmsc@uni.edu or phone
3-6002.
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WEIGHT TRAINING AVAILABLE:
Interested in setting up a weight training program with a motivational
partner at your side? Personal training might be for you! Call Kristy
Leen at 3-7167 or visit WRC 101. http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fitleis/fitleis.html#personal
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WEB
HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING AT UNI:
Rod Library Special Collections staff have prepared an illustrated Web
history of UNI Thanksgiving celebrations. While some traditions have
changed, some parts of the Thanksgiving celebration are quite similar
to those of over 100 years ago. To look at these celebrations, visit
http://www.library.uni.edu/depts/speccoll/thanksgiving.html
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SUMMER ORIENTATION STAFF APPLICATIONS:
Applications are available for students interested in serving
on the 2002 Summer Orientation Staff (SOS). The SOS work with incoming
students and parents and assist new students in the selection of their
first-semester classes. Compensation includes $2,000 and room and board
from May 19-July 9. Encourage interested students to apply. Applications
are available until Nov. 28 at the Union Information Desk, the Office
of Admissions, and online. Application deadline is Thur. Nov. 29. http://www.uni.edu/~admiss/summer/sosapp.html
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BOARD OF REGENTS: The Board
of Regents, State of Iowa, is meeting on our campus this week. To view
docket items, visit http://www2.state.ia.us/regents/meetings/docketmemos/memos.html
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AEOP ADOPT-A-FAMILY: Once
again the members of the UNI AEOP have adopted UNI student families
to assist during the holiday season. For a list of donations and drop-off
locations, visit http://www.uni.edu/aeop/adoptafamily.html
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AEOP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON:
Invitations for the AEOP Christmas luncheon are being mailed out this
week to all currently registered members. The luncheon is scheduled
for Tues., Dec. 11 at noon in Maucker Union Expansion Room C. If you
have not paid your dues yet, please do so immediately so an invitation
for the luncheon can be sent to you. For more information contact Lynn
Perigo, 3-2622.
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UNI'S MOST POPULAR RECIPES FOR SALE:
A recipe card set of 21 of the most popular salads is available for
$3.75. The salad recipes are part of a series of recipe sets including
cookies, appetizers, and soups. Recipe sets can be purchased at the
Department of Residence Office, Biscotti's in Redeker Center and the
23rd St. Market in the Commons.
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NEW EXHIBITS AT THE ROD LIBRARY: The
Rod Library invites you to view three new exhibits this month. The main
display case features a colorful overview of UNI athletics. The first
floor exhibit highlights the Students First campaign, and the display
case in Reference offers a collection of cameos and costume jewelry.
If you'd like to create a display in the library, please contact Rebecca
Berg for more information.
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LIBRARY
HOURS FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.html#thanks
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WRC THANKSGIVING BREAK HOURS:
http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fachrs/thnksgvngfachrs.html
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STUDY
ABROAD AND CIEP OPEN HOUSE:
Thurs., Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Office of International Programs, 59
Baker. Students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about
study abroad options and the Culture & Intensive English Program are
invited to attend. Meet with staff and students from both programs.
Refreshments provided.
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"VAGINA MONOLOGUES" VOLUNTEER MEETING:
A meeting about volunteer projects in connection with the February 2002
production of "The Vagina Monologues," will be held Thurs., Nov. 15,
6 p.m., Ambassador Room, Maucker Union. This meeting is open to everyone.
Contact Kate Timmermans at kt451067@uni.edu
for more details.
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INTERPRETERS THEATRE PERFORMANCE:
UNI Interpreters Theatre presents its second show of the season, "Performing
in the Borders: Interrogating Our Internal Differences." The narratives
are conceived and performed by UNI graduate students who have studied
under professor Karen Mitchell. The show is one night only, Thurs.,
Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. in LANG Hall 040. Seating is limited.
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I MUSICI DE MONTREAL: I
Musici de Montreal with Anton Kuerti, piano, Thurs., Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.,
Great Hall, GBPAC.
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LANGUAGE SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM:
Eugene Wallingford, Computer Science, will discuss "Artificial Intelligence
and Natural Language," Fri., Nov. 16th, 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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THE MAGIC FLUTE: Fri., Nov.
16, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 18, 2 p.m., GBPAC. UNI's School of Music
and the GBPAC come together for a production of Mozart's The Magic Flute.
Tickets 3-SHOW. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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UNI FOOTBALL: The 2001 Gateway
Conference champions host their final regular season game this Saturday
versus Cal Poly in the UNI-Dome. Kickoff is 7:05 p.m. The game is an
important one as the Panthers can take a big step toward hosting a home
playoff game with a win. Saturday's game is also Senior Night as 12
Panthers play in their final home regular season game. Call 3-DOME for
tickets.
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STUDY IN ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA:
Complete a general education course (Russia) and earn credit in your
major. Find out about the Institute of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Natural
Sciences in St. Petersburg (May Term, 2002) at one of two info meetings
on: Mon., Nov. 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., or Tues., Nov. 27, 12-1 p.m., South
Room of Maucker Union. If you are unable to attend either of these meetings
but still interested in participating, contact Holly at 3-7419 or holly.crandall@uni.edu.
For more info go to: http://www.chfa.uni.edu/stpetersburg
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FACULTY JAZZ QUARTET: Mon.,
Nov. 19, 8 p.m., GBPAC, Davis Hall. Chris Merz, saxophones and flute;
Robert Washut, piano; Jonathan Schwabe, bass; and Bob Dunn, guitar,
with Dane Richeson, guest drummer. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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STUDIO FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING OPEN
HOUSE: Tues., Nov. 27, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., ITS-Educational Technology
will host an open house in their new facility in Lang 245. StudioIT
is a room created for faculty members to explore innovative ways of
integrating technology into their teaching. Come learn about using wireless
laptops, video conferencing, "SMART Board" or other technologies in
your class. Prizes and refreshments. For more information, visit http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/whatsnew.html
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