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Thursday, March 28, 2002
ANXIETY
DISORDER SCREENING:
The UNI Counseling Center is sponsoring Anxiety Disorder Screening Day
on April 4. There will be three separate sessions: 10:00 a.m., 1:00
p.m, and 3:00 p.m. Choose ONLY one session to attend. The sessions last
approximately one hour. Participants must arrive on time in order to
take part in the screening. The Counseling Center is located at 213
Student Services Center. The screening is free of charge. For more info,
call 3-2676.
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WELLNESS NEWSLETTER: The
April Words of Wellness newsletter is available at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/empwell/wow/newsletr.html
To regularly recerive a hard copy, call Kathy Gulick, 3-6921.
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INJURY/ILLNESS FORM: The
First Report of Injury or Illness form for Workers' Compensation claims
has been revised. It is available in the My UNIverse Forms Repository
in Word or PDF formats. It is also available at http://www.uni.edu/hrs/benefits/workerscomp/html
in Word format. Please be sure to complete the initial treatment code
in the lower left hand corner of the form. Reports without this information
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UNIVERSITY CONSTITUTION: The
final draft of the minutes for the Faculty Senate Meeting on Feb. 25
have been published on the Senate Web site. Discussion centered on proposed
changes to the structure of Price Laboratory School, and the creation
of a professional school model partnership with local school districts
for the delivery of teacher education preparation. To learn more about
Senate actions and discussions, visit http://www.uni.edu/senate.
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COMPUTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
The April schedule of computer workshops is now available by visiting
http://www.uni.edu/its/et/tnt FACULTY--if your students have projects
due which involve using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word or Excel)
or the creation of a Web site, please encourage them to check out these
workshops.
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STATISTICAL CONSULTING LAB:
Bring your data and get a free basic statistical analysis in Wright
Hall 338A. The lab will help with statistical analysis, descriptive
statistics and other questions that many people may have. Call 3-6514
to schedule an appointment. For more information, contact georgia.vajpeyi@uni.edu
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CAMPUS
ADVISORY GROUP:
The Campus Advisory Group met with President Koob on March 15 to discuss
the issue of how to shape the campus to fit within budget constraints
and the University strategic plan. Disscussion occurred about how
to maintain the proper balance among instruction, services and the
physical plant. The group will meet again on Fri., March 29, at 8
a.m. in Gilchrist Hall 207. Employees and students are encouraged
to contact one of the group members before March 29, if they wish
to make suggestions on how to best pursue discussion of these issues.
To view a list of representatives, visit:
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/263.html. If you have any
questions, contact the Office of the President at 3-2566.
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UNI ONLINE STUDY: If you
were randomly selected to complete a questionnaire about your use
of UNI Online and the way you receive university information, please
respond by e-mail or campus mail, by Wed., March 27. The questionnaire
takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your cooperation in this study
is vital to our understanding of the way in which UNI employees receive
information. For more information, call Aaron Maitland at 3-3114 or
Vicki Grimes at 3-2763.
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WRC
HOURS FOR EASTER WEEKEND: March
29-31, 2002 Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Please note early closing) Saturday:
CLOSED Sunday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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LIBRARY SPECIAL HOURS:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.html#special
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IRTS-SEC 222 EASTER WEEKEND HOURS:
Saturday 1pm-5 pm, Easter Sunday 5:30 pm-10 pm.
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MAUCKER UNION HOURS FOR EASTER WEEKEND:
http://www.uni.edu/maucker/hrs-b-current.txt
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STUDENT
ART EXHIBITION:
The UNI Gallery of Art will present its "Annual Juried Student Art
Exhibition," through April 15 which showcases over 130 outstanding
recent works by students in the Department of Art. There will be an
opening reception Wed., March 27, 6:30-9 p.m. as well as an awards
ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free
and open to the public. Normal gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Mon. - Thurs.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri.; noon to 5 p.m., Sat. and Sun.
For more information, call 3-3095 or visit http://www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery.
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LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP:
will discuss human rights issues Thursday, March 28, 3:30-4:45 pm
in SEC 244/245. Speakers are: Susan Koch, Assoc. Provost and Professor,
UNI; Leo Prieto, Hispanic Community Activist; Walter Reed, Executive
Director, Waterloo Human Rights Commission; and Mike Tetzloff, Amenstry
International, UNI Chapter. Reservations requested: phone 3-2332 or
e-mail VPESS@uni.edu.
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HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS:
Thurs., March 28 at 3:30 p.m., in CBB 1 & 3, the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial
Center will present "How to Start a Small Business," covering the
basic forms to be filed, financing, and business plan preparation.
No advanced registration required and no fees. For more information,
contact 3-7350, e-mail at
katherine.cota@uni.edu, or visit http://www.jpec.org.
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FACULTY RECITAL: Northwind
Quintet - Dominique Cawley, flute; Tom Barry, oboe; Jack Graham, clarinet;
Thomas Tritle, horn; and David Rachor, bassoon - Thurs., March 28,
GBPAC, Davis Hall at 8 p.m. - No admission charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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STUDENT AND FACULTY RECITAL:
Fri., March 29, 8 p.m., GBPAC, Davis Hall. Art Song and Artistry Series:
Songs by Dominick Argento. No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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LANGUAGE SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM:
The next Language Science Colloquium, "The Acquisition of Verbal Morphology
in Monolingual Child Spanish, is Fri., March 29, 1 pm in CAC 263.
At 12:30 will be an informal discussion and refreshments.
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HUMOR AS A STRESS MANAGEMENT TOOL:
Participants in this workshop will learn how to capitalize on their
own sense of humor and to use this gift to better manage stress in
their lives. Mon., April 1, 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Counseling Center.
Call 3-2676 reservations.
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ARTS IN APRIL KICK-OFF:
A "sneak preview" to the month-long cultural celebration known as
"Arts in April" will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mon., April 1 in
the GBPAC lobby. The evening will showcase a variety of UNI's performing
and visual arts, including music, dance, theatre, works from UNI's
permanent art collection and food. In addition, KUNI's "Live From
Studio One" will do a remote broadcast from Jebe Hall. For more details,
visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/arts-in-april/
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S WEEK OF ACTION:
Mon., April 1: Information table in the Union 10 am - 2 p.m. will
have information on Iraq, Schwarzkopf, and Amnesty International.
Tues. April 2: Documentary "Hidden Wars of Desert Storm" with questions
afterword with Jeff Weiss in Seerley Hall room 115 at 7:30. Wed. April
3: Presentation "American Terrorism?" with Robert Krueger presenting
on Nicaragua and Chuck Quilty presenting on Iraqi sanctions. Schindler
246 at 7pm. Fri. April 5: Peace Activist Panel in the Union State
College Room at 7 pm. with area activist Peg Mullen, Rusty Martin,
and Brian Terrell.
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THE ROMA OF SLOVAKIA:
The Roma of Slovakia opens April 1 at the University Museum. Matthew
Kollasch's photos capture the spirit of the Roma people in western
Slovakia. http://www.uni.edu/museum/events.html
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HEALING THE HEARTBREAK:
This workshop offers ideas on how to bring closure to the pain of
a broken relationship. Tues., April 2, 3:30 - 5 p.m. at the Counseling
Center. Call 3-2676 for a reservation.
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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FORUM:
UNI's Department of Management will present a forum on "Leadership
and Management" Tues., April 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the CBB
109. Speakers include representatives from major Iowa businesses.
For more information, visit http://www.cba.uni.edu/cyphert/forum.html
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WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
YOUTH CONCERTS: Tues., April 2, GBPAC, Great Hall - 9:30
a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No charge. Contact: Jo Duea, 266-3606 or
joan.duea@uni.edu
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NORTHERN IOWA FLUTE CHOIR CONCERT:
Wed., April 3, 8 p.m., GBPAC, Davis Hall. Angeleita Floyd, director.
No charge.
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FORUM ON JUDICIAL SELECTION: The
Political Science and History Departments are sponsoring a forum on
judicial selection April 3 at 3 p.m. in Seerley 115. Panelists include
Senator Charles Grassley, federal judges David Hansen and Michael
Melloy and Nan Aron, the President of the Alliance for Justice. The
forum is open to the public.
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THE E-UNIFICATION OF RURAL POLAND:
Thurs., April 4, 7 p.m. SAB 102. Prof. Patrick H. Mooney will speak
on Polish agricultural adaptations in the post-communist transition
to a market economy and democratic political institutions. He will
discuss the dwindling support for EU membership and the consequences
for rural Poland.
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TAKE THE FAST TRAC TO START YOUR
BUSINESS: The Regional Business Center will host Fast Trac
Sat. mornings from April 6 - May 18. Each session includes classroom
instruction, discussion with local experts and an opportunity to network
with other Cedar Valley entrepreneurs. Classes will be held at 212
E. 4th St., Waterloo from 8:30 a.m. - noon. The fee is $199 per business.
For more information or to register, email katie.macdonald@uni.edu,
call 236-8123 or visit to http://www.unirbc.org.
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ALL-STATE SPEECH: Opening
ceremonies for the All-State High School Speech Festival will begin
at 8:30 on Monday, April 8 in the West Gym. The state's outstanding
performers in individual events will perform in 12 centers on campus:
Lang Hall, Maucker Union Expansions, Schindler, Strayer-Wood Theatre,
and the Great Reading room in Seerely Hall. There is no admission
charge. Programs will be available at the West Gym on the morning
of the festival and at the IHSSA Web site, ihssa.org
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PETER YARROW ON CAMPUS:
Pete Yarow, of the famed folk group "Peter, Paul and Mary," is embarking
on an educational crusade to keep children from becoming bullies.
He will discuss his revolutionary program, "Don't Laugh At Me," 7:30
p.m., Mon., April 8, GBPAC, Great Hall. There is no charge to attend,
but seating is limited. Tickets, 3-SHOW. For more information, visit
http://www.dontlaugh.org.
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A.F.S.C.M.E. MEETING:
Merit Employees Union Local #2659 will meet April 11, 6 p.m. at 704
1/2 Main St. Nominations are being taken for Local 2659 officers.
For more information, visit http://www.afscmelocal2659.org/
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FUNK FEST 2002: Sun. April
21 from 2-7 p.m., Lawther field. The festival includes local bands,
food from area resturants, and games. Following the festival, George
Clinton and the Parliment will preform in the West Gym at 7:30pm.
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