Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002

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. The Office of Admissions will have a "Check It Out" table in the Maucker Union from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11, 12, 13. The Transfer Team will be available to answer questions regarding the transferability of courses from other colleges.
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE: Dealing with difficult people can be one of the most stressful experiences of your job. Learn how to deal with difficult people by attending a session on Tues., March 5, 1-3:30 p.m., Thurs., March 7, 9-11:30 a.m., or Wed. March 13, 9-11:30 a.m. To sign up, visit http://www.uni.edu/hrs/training and click on the workshop registration link or call 3-3536.
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THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam will be offered twice this year: April 13 and Sept. 21. The registration deadlines are: March 11 for the April 13 test date; August 13 for the Sept. 21 test date. Sample registration forms are available in the Career Center Library (Government Employment binder). Interested students with international experience and required qualifications can visit http://www.careers.state.gov to register. For more information, contact Isabela Varela, 3-6857, or isabela.varela@uni.edu
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ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS: Do you have trouble saying "no," standing up for yourself, or expressing your thoughts and feelings? This workshop can help, call the Counseling Center, 3-2676, for a reservation.
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MORE MEMFIS TRAINING: Additional MEMFIS classes have been added for the month of March. Navigation, Purchasing, Executive, General Ledger and Reports training are all available for new employees or those who need a review. Registration will close 3 days prior to the scheduled class date. To register please log in at: http://access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/memfis_train.cgi
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AEOP WORKSHOP SCHEDULED: The AEOP Workshop is scheduled for March 18. Registrations are still being accepted. For details or a registration form call Lynn at 3-6232.
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JOHN L. CAREY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 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 on the scholarship and UNI's Master of Accounting Program can be obtained at 3-7101 or bud.bowlin@uni.edu.
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UNI SUBSTANCE ABUSE WEB SITE: The UNI Substance Abuse Services Web site includes: UNI's Alcohol and Drug Policy, local, state and federal alcohol and illicit drug laws and related penalties, health risks of alcohol and drug use and abuse, and counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs for students and employees. This information is provided in compliance with provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/wellness/subabuse/subabuse.html
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NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS: This program recognizes outstanding undergraduate entrepreneurs who are simultaneously attending college and running a business. Students could win at the regional level and advance to the national level where a $10,000 winner will be selected. Applications, due March 1, and more information may be obtained in CBB 264 or at http://nace.slu.edu
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OPEN FORUMS FOR VP OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE SEARCH: All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the following open forums for the vice president of administration and finance search. Forums will be held in the Royal Oak Room at Maucker Union.
Fri., March 1 - 10:45 a.m. - Noon; Paul McFarland
Tues., March 5 - 10-11:15 a.m.; Randal Haack
Thurs., March 7 - 2:15-3:30 p.m.; David Wesse
Tues., March 12 - 9-10:15 a.m.; Thomas Schellhardt These informal question and answer sessions are an opportunity to get to know the candidates. The search committee is encouraging feedback on the candidates, which may be sent to the search committee via email at VPAF-Feedback@uni.edu
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STUDENTS STILL NEEDED FOR CAMP ADVENTURE: If you are interested in having a spectacular summer experience working with youth all over the world in a camp setting, reply to camp.adventure@uni.edu or check out our Web site at http://www.campadventure.com.
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FREE FILM SERIES: The UNI Inter-American Studies Program is hosting a free film series every Thursday at 7:30 through April in CAC 108. Films that explore this year's theme, "Terrorism, Peace and Human Rights in the Americas," will be screened. All are welcome to attend. A full list of the films is available at http://www.uni.edu/modlangs/
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LESLIE MORGAN RECITAL POSTPONED: The March 1 Voice Studio Recital has been postponed until March 12, 6 p.m., GBPAC, Davis Hall.
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