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Tuesday, February 11, 2003
COMPUTER
RESOURCES:
Helpful computer resources are available at
http://www.uni.edu/its/et/tnt for your use. Links to free images,
copyright information, help with Microsoft Office, Web page development,
and many other topics are covered in this comprehensive listing.
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ONLINE REFFERAL RESOURCES:
This annual publication from Academic Advising Services provides extensive
references and information sources on curricular and student services
at UNI. Web and PDF versions are available at:
http://fp.uni.edu/acaadvis/Referral_Resources/RR_2002-2003.htm
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
MBNA America is looking for a junior or senior who will be returning
to UNI for the 2003-04 academic year and is studying marketing, economics,
or business management to participate in their summer internship program
in Cleveland, Ohio. The position pays $11/hour and continues throughout
the 03-04 academic year. More information is available via the UNI
Alumni Association, 204 Commons.
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CUSTOM VALENTINE COOKIES:
Treat that special someone to a custom-made 12 inch chocolate chip
conversation heart. Place your online order at
http://www.uni.edu/dor/dining/dinop/CookieOrders.htm or call Carolyn
Young at 3-3555. Pick-up days are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,
Feb. 12, 13, and 14 at three convenient locations: Biscotti's, 23rd
Street Market, and Maucker Union Food Service. Payment is due upon
pick-up. The last day to pre-order the cookies is Feb. 13.
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LUX SERVICE AWARD: Nominations
are now being accepted for the 2003 Lux Service Award. Faculty and
staff are encouraged to nominate students who demonstrated outstanding
service to UNI. Visit http://www.unialum.org/lux
for award requirements and on-line nomination form. Nominations must
be received by Feb. 14. Direct questions to Jennifer Albertsen at
273-6409.
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NOTICE
FROM CAMPUS SUPPLY:
To all persons using UPS (United Parcel Services) shipping documents.
When filling out these shipping documents you must press with your
pen hard enough for it to penetrate all three copies. We are being
charged for non legible copies. Please mail a copy to Campus Supply
for our records and billing purposes. Any questions, call 3-2828.
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UPS SHIPPING FORM: Reminder
that Campus Supply has a form online for shipping out UPS packages
and letters. You can locate this form on the MyUniverse Web page under
the tab, "Tools for Success." Click the Forms Repository
and then either scroll down to the "U" or choose letter
U to locate the form titled "UPS Shipping Request". Please
fill out the entire form.
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NUHS CHOIR TELEVISION PROGRAM:
The Northern University High School Concert Choir (Price Lab) is featured
on "Hotline Happenings", a CFU Channel 15 program, for the
next 30 days. The choir and director Linda Sharp will be performing
a solo concert, "Iowa Culture", and will participate in
a festival choir singing Schubert's "Mass in G" in Carnegie
Hall, New York, on Monday, May 26. Contact Linda Sharp at 3-6236 or
email Linda.Sharp@uni.edu
for more information on the NUHS Carnegie trip.
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UNI STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR:
Supervisors, nominate your student employees for the 2002-2003 UNI
Student Employee of the Year. View eligibility criteria and print
a nomination form at
http://www.uni.edu/finaid/pdf/stdtnomination02-03.pdf
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OSHA'S FORM 300A SUMMARY:
Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2002 has been posted
on the Human Resource Services Web site at
http://www.uni.edu/hrs/benefits/workerscomp.html If you have any
questions, please call Jan Flick at 3-2824.
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VOTE FOR FAVORITE ELECTRONIC RESOURCE:
This is the last week to vote for your favorite electronic resource.
Tell which is your favorite and why, and you could receive an official
Rod Library mug. Use the ballot box located in the lobby of the Rod
Library or near the Reference Desk. Or vote online at http://www.library.uni.edu/
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CAMPUS DIRECTORY CORRECTION:
Robert Dippel, Operations Director, GBPAC 13A, 3-3678. Stephen Taft,
mail code 0801.
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OFF
HUDSON SERIES:
Theatre UNI's Off Hudson Series of Staged Readings presents Naomi
Wallace's "In the Heart of America" Tuesday, Feb. 11 at
7:30 p.m. in the CAC, Room 108. This dramatic look at the human cost
of war and hate set against the backdrop of the Gulf War, is directed
by Cynthia Goatley. Free and open to the public.
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GUEST RECITAL: Tuesday, Feb.
11, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC Great Hall. Paul Hartfield, tenor, and Richard
Williams, piano. No charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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CAMP & RECREATION FAIR:
Many organizations will be recruiting summer employees at the Camp
& Recreation Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the
Maucker Union Expansion. Sponsored by the UNI Career Center, Student
Services Center #19. For a list of recruiting organizations visit:
http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/Events/campfair/camp.html
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CEDAR VALLEY DAY IN DES MOINES:
Faculty and staff are invited to represent UNI at the Cedar Falls
and Waterloo Chambers of Commerce Legislative Reception 5:30-7:30
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Embassy Suites, 101 E. Locust Street,
Des Moines. Members of the Iowa General Assembly and several members
of the Vilsack administration have been invited to the reception.
Please show your support for UNI and the Cedar Valley. For more information,
please contact Stacey Christensen, 3-3170.
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HEARST LECTURE BY SARAH VOWELL: The
Department of Communication Studies and KUNI welcome author, social
observer, and "This American Life" radio contributor Sarah
Vowell to Lang Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
She will read from her recent book "Partly Cloudy Patriot"
(Simon & Schuster, 2002), and take questions from the audience.
A reception and book signing will follow. The event is free and open
to the public. For more information, see http://www.uni.edu/comstudy
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FACULTY AND GUEST RECITAL:
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., GBPAC. David Rachor, bassoon, and Ricardo
Rapoport, bassoon.http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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THE BIRDS AND THE BEES: Allen
Women's Health Department will be offering a free, fun, and educational
program on talking with your child or grandchild about sex Thursday,
Feb. 13 at 12 p.m. in the Embassy Room of Maucker Union. Call the
Wellness Resource Lab at 3-6119 to register. Feel free to bring a
lunch.
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LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP:
Feb. 13, 3:30-4:45 p.m., in 246 SEC-Greg Buntz, Exec. Director of
the Iowa Peace Institute, will address "Peace-making for Leaders"
and engage his audience in scenarios involving mediation and conflict
resolution; see
http://www.uni.edu/vpess//leadership/peace-inst.htm
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48th ANNUAL TALLCORN JAZZ FESTIVAL:
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15, all day, GBPAC Great and Davis
Halls and RHA. Contact: Chris Merz - 319-273-3077 - merz@uni.edu
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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52nd ANNUAL SINFONIAN DIMENSIONS IN JAZZ SHOWS:
Friday andSaturday, Feb. 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC Great Hall. Ray
Anderson, trombone, with UNI Jazz Band I, Chris Merz, conductor. Tickets
available at 3-7469 and at the door. Cost: $5 for public and student.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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JEWISH SYNAGOGUE TOUR: On Saturday,
Feb. 15 the St. Stephen Catholic Student Center will visit the Son's
of Jacob Synagogue in Waterloo to learn more about the Jewish faith
and tradition. If interested, meet at the St. Stephen Catholic Student
Center (right by the bookstore) at 4:20 p.m. Contact Joshua Hanna
2-1395 or Rebfilms@uni.edu
with questions.
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BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO: On Feb. 16
at 7:30 p.m. the best party band in the world will visit the GBPAC.
Get tickets now at the GBPAC box office by calling 3-SHOW or order
online at http://tickets.uni.edu.
Regular tickets are $19-$28, student prices are $15.20-$22.40. Join
the annual Gallagher-Bluedorn Mardi Gras party in the lobby at 6 p.m.
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EARTH SCIENCE SEMINAR: Ken
De Nault, Geology, will present "The Sea of Cortez and the Sierra
Madre, Mexico: A Geologist's Sojourn" on Monday, Feb. 17 at 4
p.m. in 125 Latham Hall.
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PLS TEACHER INSTITUTE: On Friday,
Feb. 21, the second Teacher Institute will be held at Price Laboratory
School. More than 250 teacher education students participated in the
first Institute in October, attending over 70 different sessions offered
by PLS educators. The Teacher Institute is offered at no cost. A complete
listing of sessions and times, as well as registration materials,
are available at http://www.pls.uni.edu/pls/teacher_institute/
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WONDERS OF GRAVITY: Saturday,
Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, at the University Museum. Learn about gravity
with fun hands-on activities, eat space food, and hear from UNI students
who have been a part of NASA's Weightless Wonder Program. This program
is appropriate for 3rd-6th graders. Please register by Feb. 14. $7
per child.
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HELP PLAN FOR OPPORTUNITY:
Opportunity Works is hosting a Regional Planning Conference, Feb.
25, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Waterloo's Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center. Help plan strategies to reduce poverty and increase opportunity.
No cost to attend. Childcare, translation and transportation available.
No cost for resource tables to share your organizational information.
1-866-696-3560 or http://www.opportunityworksiowa.org
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UNI ATHLETIC CLUB RENEWAL CARNIVAL:
Saturday, March 1, the UNI Athletic Club will sponsor
the 4th Annual Membership Renewal Carnival in the UNI-Dome before
the men's basketball game versus Drake, from 10-11:45 a.m. There will
be games for the kids, snacks and fun with UNI coaches and student-athletes.
Athletic Club members can use the coupon sent in the winter benefits
package to get free tickets to the game.
http://www.unipanthers.com/athclub/
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