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Tuesday, October 15, 2002
WORDS
OF WELLNESS NOW AVAILABLE:
The October Words of Wellness (a newsletter from Wellness and Recreation
Services for UNI faculty and staff) is available at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/empwell/wow/newsletr.html.
To join the Wellness Mailing List to receive a hard copy of each issue,
contact kathy.gulick@uni.edu,
3-6921.
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USED CELLULAR PHONE COLLECTION:
The members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, the National Honor Society for
Design, Family & Consumer Sciences, will be collecting used cellular
phones on Thursday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Maucker Union.
All phones will be donated to the Family Services League. For questions,
please contact Serena Tarpy, at starpy@uni.edu
or Melba Widmer, at melba.widmer@uni.edu.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS SKI TRIP:
Jan. 2-8. Costs for Road Runner option(meet there) is $395 (university),
$430 (guest). Carrier Pigeon (UNI outdoors provides transportation)
option costs are: $445 (university), $480 (guest). The cost of both
options includes six days/five nights lodging at Rockies Condo and
four-day lift ticket. Pre-trip meeting is Dec. 2 at 5 pm. Sign-up
deadline is Nov. 15 ($100 deposit required). http://www.uni.edu/wellrec
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PANTHER SPORTS CAMPS:
The UNI Men's Basketball team will host its annual Panther Pals camp
on Nov. 8 for boys and girls grades 1-6. Panther Pals will receive
a Panther basketball and a t-shirt. Panther Pals also get free admission
to all home games with a Panther Pal membership card. Cost is $35.
For more information, please call Ben Jacobson at 3-4864 or e-mail
ben.jacobson@uni.edu
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS:
Faculty, staff and students inviting legislative candidates and officials
to on-campus events need to notify Jane Larson in UNI's Office of
Governmental Relations, 3-6144. The office has the most current contact
information for legislative officials and can offer assistance in
a variety of areas.
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BOR
MEETING:
The next meeting of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, will take
place on our campus Oct. 16-17. The meeting agenda is available at:
http://www2.state.ia.us/regents/meetings/meetings.html
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BOARD OF REGENTS PARKING:
The north row of parking spots in the Gilchrist A-lot will be reserved
for visitors attending the Board of Regents meetings on Oct. 16 and
17. The spots will be reserved from 7 a.m. until the start of the
meetings both days. For more information contact UNI Public Safety.
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NEW FACES AT UNI:
Faculty: Kathryn Blecha, instructor/coordinator, Student Field Experience;
Fanourios Chalkiadakis, assistant professor, Industrial Technology;
Kirsten D. Linney, instructor, Design Family& Consumer Sciences;
Julio Noboa, instructor/coordinator, Student Field Experience; Nicholas
Pace, instructor/coordinator, Student Field Experience. Merit: Rita
S. Hatlevig, cashier II, Controller's Office. P & S: Vincent P.
Heuer, fixed asset accountant, Controller's Office.
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UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM EXPANDS:
Current UNI sophomores may now apply for the University Honors Program.
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.30 or better and submit an essay and
faculty recommendation. If you know of students who qualify, please
encourage them to apply. For more information and an application,
e-mail brenda.hackenmiller@uni.edu,
call University Honors at 3-3175 or visit the office in CAC 257.
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FACULTY MEMBERS ENCOURAGED
TO SUBMIT BOOK LISTS EARLY: NISG is encouraging
faculty members to submit their book lists to University Book and
Supply (and/or other vendors if applicable) as early as possible.
Doing so allows UBS to better plan how many used books it can repurchase
from students, saving students money on both ends of the transaction.
The submissiondeadline for second semester is quickly approaching.
Please contact NISG at 273-2651 or nisg@uni.edu
with questions.
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HOOBASTANK CONCERT:
Tickets are now on sale for the HOOBASTANK concert on Saturday, Oct.
19, 8 p.m., West Gym. Openers for the tour are BLINDSIDE AND GREENWHEEL.
Tickets are available at all UNI ticket outlets, http://www.tickets.com
or charge by phone 3-DOME. Presented by Panther Productions.
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FULBRIGHT GRANTS:
The 2003-2004 competition for United States Department of State Fulbright
and related grants for graduate study or research abroad in academic
fields and for practical training in the creative and performing arts
will close Oct. 25, 2002. Approximately 900 awards available to over
100 countries. Complete program information is available at http://www.iie.org/fulbright/.
Students currently enrolled at UNI should contact Ella Sweigert, Fulbright
Program Adviser in 59 Baker Hall.
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UNI SPEAKERS BUREAU:
The Office of University Marketing & Public Relations is updating
the UNI Speakers Bureau. This service is available to all of Iowa's
communities, organizations, businesses and industries. The UNI Speakers
Bureau provides an excellent opportunity for the university to share
its resources and expertise with the citizens of Iowa. To view current
topics and presentations visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/speakers.
To submit a new presentation, visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/speakers/submit.shtml.
Current UNI Speaker Bureau participants wishing to change/edit their
information, should contact Stacey Christensen, 3-3170, or stacey.christensen@uni.edu
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WINTER REDUCED
OPERATIONS: The University will authorize reduced
operations for the holiday season. Visit the following Web site for
further information: http://www.uni.edu/vpaf/winter2002.html
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MEET
THE PRES:
Tuesday, Oct. 15 in the Maucker Union Expansion. All Professional
and Scientific employees are invited to hear President Koob address
the current budget situation in Iowa and its impact on UNI. The 2002
Regents Staff Excellence Award Recipients will also be recognized.
Bring your lunch; cookies and beverages will be provided. Call Sharon
Drachenberg for more information, 3-2436. http://www.uni.edu/ps_council
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UNI CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT:
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall, conductor Brad Barrett.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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FACULTY RECITAL:
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m., GBPAC Davis Hall.Randy Hogancamp, percussion.
No charge. http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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WAR AGAINST IRAQ FORUM:
The History Club and Phi Alpha Theta are sponsoring a forum discussing
the proposed war plans for Iraq on Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in Seerley 115.
A panel of experts will discuss different viewpoints regarding the
military action. The floor will be open for audience participation.
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NORTHERN IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.,
GBPAC Great Hall. No charge. For costume contest information contact
Julia Bullard at 3-3074 or bullard@uni.edu.
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TAKACS AND GARRICK OHLSSON:
The Takacs Quartet and American pianist Garrick Ohlsson will preform
Saturday, Oct. 19th, 7:30 p.m. in the GBPAC Great Hall. For ticket
information call 3-SHOW or tickets can be ordered online at http://tickets.uni.edu/.
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HEALTH SYMPOSIUM:
Monday, Oct. 21, at 12:15 p.m. in the great Reading Room, Seerley
Hall Room 116. Dr. Pinstrup-Andersen will be speaking on the topic
"World Hunger and Malnutrition." No cost. For more information
call 3-6411.
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EARTH SCIENCE SEMINAR:
Monday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., 125 Latham Hall. Student participants in
the Summer 2002 Canadian Rockies field trip will talk about "Paleontology
in the Canadian Rockies."
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WOMEN'S STUDIES FALL RECEPTION:
Monday, October 21, 3:30-5 p.m. in Baker 161. Come thank Dr. Phyllis
Baker and Dr. Annette Lynch for their service to Women's Studies during
the last three years, and preview the year to come.
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