Tuesday, Feb. 19. , 2002

FACULTY POSITIONS, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Applications sought for assistant/associate professor level, tenure-track positions, in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Post- secondary Education. Experience in elementary or secondary principalship, or the superintendency; and demonstrated ability to lead school improvement. Full position description will be available on the College of Education Web page -- Open Positions. Applications should be received by March 25, to assure full consideration. Please direct this announcement to prospective candidates and those who might know prospective candidates.
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FACULTY SENATE MEETING: The UNI Faculty Senate will meet Mon., Feb. 25, at 3:15 pm in GIL 207. See agenda at http://www.uni.edu/senate/agendas/fsagenda022502.htm
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REPORT OF INJURY FORM: The "First Report of Injury" form for reporting Workers' Compensation claims has been revised and is available at http://www.uni.edu/hrs/benefits/workerscomp.html. Please use this form in lieu of the form you are currently using. In addition, the summary of the 2001 OSHA 200 Log is available at this same site.
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PRACTICE MCAT EXAM: The practice MCAT will be given Sat., Feb, 23. Cost is $25 and seats are limited. Review sessions in General Physics, General Chemistry and Reading/Writing will be scheduled between Feb. 24 and April 19. Questions?, contact sherry.nuss@uni.edu
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MADELINE ALBRIGHT VIDEO AVAILABLE: The video from the Joy Cole Corning Leadership Lecture Series featuring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is available to check out at the Reserve Desk at the Library through the end of the spring semester.
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ITS/ET GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Lamination is one of the many services provided by Educational Technology-Graphics. This process works well for preserving and improving the durability of posters, maps, newspaper clippings, and other items. We can accommodate materials up to 37" wide. Projects submitted to CET 200 by 3 p.m. may be picked up by 3 p.m. the next business day. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri. For more information, call 3-6140.
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SPEAKERS NEEDED: UNI's Speakers Bureau, a service that markets over 150 presentations to Iowa businesses and organizations, needs motivational/inspirational speakers. The Office of University Marketing and Public Relations is being inundated with requests for motivational speakers. Faculty and staff who deliver such presentations are encouraged to be part of UNI's Speaker's Bureau. Some of the audiences requesting motivational speeches are educators, civic leaders, students, environmental/agricultural leaders and professional development staff. Information can be submitted to stacey.christensen@uni.edu. Please include topic, title and summary of presentation in the email.
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AUDITIONS HELD FOR "EXTRA-CURRICULAR: A NOVEL OF RAPE ON CAMPUS": Auditions for this play will be held Mon. & Tues., Feb. 25-26 at 7 p.m. in the Interpreters Theatre. This novel, written by Anne Hasslebrack, focuses on the story of two rape survivors: Jill, a college professor, and Wendy, her freshman student. Roles are available for approximately ten women and five men. No preparation or experience is needed. The production dates are April 17-20. Auditions are open to all.
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GANSKE TO VISIT UNI: Congressman Greg Ganske (R), Iowa will be the keynote speaker and guest of honor at the UNI Army ROTC Annual Military Ball, Fri., Feb. 22 in Maucker Union. All UNI faculty, staff members, veterans and students are invited to attend. For additional information and tickets, call Lt. Col. Mike DePuglio, professor of Military Science at 3-6220 or 3-7648.
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LIBERAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: Liberal arts students wishing to pursue graduate accounting study can receive financial aid through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) John L. Carey Scholarship Program. Scholarships are given based on academic achievement, leadership, future career interests and acceptance into a graduate accounting program. Scholarships are $5,000 and are renewable for one year. Additional information can be obtained from Dr. William Bowlin, 3-7101, bud.bowlin@uni.edu.
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SPORTS ANNOUNCERS NEEDED: Persons needed for announcing and scoreboard work during baseball and softball seasons. Play begins at the end of March. If interested, contact Ryan at 3-3591 or ryan.mckernan@uni.edu.
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LECTURE ON CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN MUSIC: Dr. Victoria Cherva, associate professor at the Russian State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg, will speak Tues., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Great Reading Room in Seerley.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. EVANSVILLE, ILLINOIS STATE: The Panthers host Evansville Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. in the Dome and face the Illinois State Redbirds at 7:05 p.m. Saturday night. Call 3-DOME to buy advance tickets.
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NORTHERN IOWA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA/SYMPHONY CONCERT: Tues., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC, Great Hall. Rebecca Burkhardt, conductor. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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TECHNOLOGY EXPO: A Technology Expo will be held Wed., Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Maucker Union, Expansion B. This event is being hosted by ITS-Educational Technology and is open to all faculty and staff. Contact Chuck Sengstock, 3-6192 with questions. http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/
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PAT/HISTORY DEPT. LECTURE: Kenneth Lyftogt will present "Matthew Mark Trumbull: Iowa, Race and the Civil War." The lecture is free and open to the public, at 7 p.m., Wed., Feb. 20, SRL 115.
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˜NICOSS: The UNI/Community Spanish Speakers will meet on Wed., Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Hemisphere Lounge of the Maucker Union. Anyone interested in speaking Spanish is welcome to join this informal gathering. For more information, contact Kristiana Houske k.houske@uni.edu or Jennifer Cooley jennifer.cooley@uni.edu.
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FACULTY RECITAL: Wed., Feb. 20, 8 p.m., GBPAC, Davis Hall. Julia Bullard, viola. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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"THE DINNER JOB INTERVIEW": The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center's Selected Topics for Students and Staff will present "The Dinner Job Interview" on Thurs., Feb. 21 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in CBB rooms 1 & 3. Presenters will discuss interview strategies, etiquette tips, formal table settings and what an employer really wants to know about you. Presentations are free and require no registration. For more information, contact the JPEC at 3-7350 or e-mail katherine.cota@uni.edu.
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SYMPHONIC BAND PERFORMANCE: Thurs., Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC, Great Hall. Ronald Johnson, conductor. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP SERIES: Thurs., Feb. 21, 3:30-4:45 p.m., speakers representing government entities: Kellie Greiner, VP, NISG; Judith Sistrunk, Sgt. First Class, Military Science, UNI; Cheryl Faries, coordinator, Community Outreach Partnership Center; and George Stigler, District Court Judge, State of Iowa. The program, in 244-245 SEC, is free and open to the public. RSVP 3-2332.
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LANGUAGE SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM: The first Language Science Colloquium of the spring semester will be "Effects of Age on Understanding Accented Speech", by Angie Burda, Fri., Feb. 22, 263 CAC, 1 p.m. Beginning at 12:30 will be an informal discussion and refreshments.
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DINNER THEATRE: A Dinner Theater sponsored by the College Hill Lutheran church Lutheran Student Fellowship. Fri., Feb. 22, 6 p.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Center. Prices are: $4 for students, children and senior citizens, $6 for others.
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NATIONAL SONG & DANCE OF MOZAMBIQUE: Fri., Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC, Great Hall. The fascination of the National Song & Dance of Mozambique present their collection of traditional and contemporary dances. Tickets, 3-SHOW.
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GUEST RECITAL: Fri., Feb. 22, 8 p.m., RHA. Center for New Music Ensemble, David Gompper, director. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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TRACK & FIELD HOSTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: UNI Track and Field hosts the MVC indoor championships Fri. and Sat. in the UNI-Dome. Visit http://www.unipanthers.com for complete event schedules and tickets.
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WRESTLING TEAM WRAPS UP REGULAR SEASON: UNI Wrestling hosts intrastate rival Iowa State Sun. at 2 p.m. in the West Gym. Tickets are limited, order in advance at 3-DOME.
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NORTHERN IOWA VOCAL ARTS FESTIVAL: Sun. & Mon., Feb. 24-25, all day, GBPAC, Great, Davis and Jebe Halls. Contact: Dyan Baker, bakerds@uni.edu or 3-7175. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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NATIONAL EATING DISORDER WEEK: Feb. 25 - March 1. Mon.: "Know Dieting" Presentation 3-4:30 p.m. WRC 103 Wed.: National Eating Disorder Screening 5-9 p.m. WRC (check in at main entrance). Mon.-Fri.: "Celebrate Every Body" clothing drive WRC 104. Accept the body that you have, donate clothes that are too big or too small.
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NORTHERN IOWA PIANO FESTIVAL: Mon., Feb. 25, all day, GBPAC, Great and Davis Halls. Contact: Robin Guy, 3-2193, guy@uni.edu http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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NORTHERN IOWA VOCAL ARTS/PIANO FESTIVAL CONCERT: Mon., Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC, Great Hall. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELD: Tues., Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. With over 500 recordings ranging from baroque and classical to the romantic and 20th century, the Academy remains the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world. Tickets 3-SHOW.
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THEATRE UNI PRESENTS "THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO": Performances are Feb. 28 - March 3 and March 6 - 10 in the Bertha Martin Theatre. Tickets are $8 for general public, $7 for UNI faculty/staff/Alumni Association members and seniors, $6 for UNI students and youth under 18. For tickets, call the Strayer-Wood Theatre box office at 3-6381 or visit http://www.uni.edu/theatre
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: The UNI Management & Professional Development Center presents the following professional development workshops: "Coaching Skills for Improved Performance" on March 6; "Being Strategic: Understand the Process, Share the Vision" on March 7; "Goal Setting: The Secret to Succes" on March 14. All sessions are held in CBB 1-3 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. UNI employees are offered a reduced fee of $132, which includes participant materials, lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments. To register or for more information, contact Cassie Luze, 3-5851, cassie.luze@uni.edu.
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