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Thursday, May 1, 2003
DELL
PC PURCHASE:
Departments or individuals contemplating PC purchases should consider
the Dell desktop configuration and pricing that has been selected
for the ITS Student Computer Centers purchase this year. This base
configuration and several options are available for immediate purchase.
Please note that this configuration is also available for individual
faculty/staff/student purchasers for their home. http://www.uni.edu/its/us/purchase
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GradMed INSURANCE PROGRAM:
The UNI Alumni Association has partnered with American Insurance Administrators
to offer graduating seniors, alumni and friends a short-term health
insurance product called GradMed. If you are in need of temporary
insurance coverage, visit http://www.unialum.org/proserv/insurance.html
for more information. Questions can be directed to Jennifer Albertsen
at 3-6409.
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FACILITIES PLANNING NEWSLETTER:Ý
The Spring 2003 Facilities Planning newsletter can be found at http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/facplan/Content/HTM/Spring2003Newsletter.htm
This issue includes updates on major construction projects and information
about the Facilities Planning staff.
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FREE TONER FOR CANON COPIER:
Three boxes of NP-4335/4835. Contact Karla at 3-2801 for more information.
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ONLINE
SUMMER SCHEDULE:
UNI Online will be e-mailed once a week, on Tuesdays, beginning the
week of May 12. The final issue of MyUNIverse News will be Monday,
May 5. Twice a week production of Online will resume the week of Aug.
18. MyUNIverse News will resume production on Monday, Aug. 18. To
submit items for either, visit http://www.uni.edu/unionline/
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McCOLLUM ELEVATOR OUT: The
elevator serving MSH will be out of service for approximately two
weeks beginning May 12. For questions, contact Steve Pavelec at 3-6165.
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MEMFIS UPGRADE: The MEMFIS
system will undergo an upgrade on Friday, May 2. Users will not have
access to the system from noon Friday until the beginning of business
on Tuesday, May 6. During the process MEMFIS reports will be available,
reflecting data entered prior to close of business on Thursday, May
1. To view system enhancements and changes see http://aflink.af.uni.edu/memfis/documents/announcements/ug042903.shtml
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HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK-UP DATE:
The end of the semester hazardous waste disposal will be May 19. All
hazardous waste must be labeled and boxed appropriately prior to transporting.
If you are a new generator and need assistance with labeling, call
3-5855.
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SECURING ROBES FOR CONVOCATION:
Academic apparel will be provided free of charge,
with orders handled by the Registrar's Office. For ordering information
visit
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/311.html
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TOWERS AUCTION: On May 14 at
10 a.m. an auction of kitchen and dining room equipment and furniture
will take place in the Tower Dining Center. There will also be approximately
200 dormitory desks and chairs. More information is available at http://www.uni.edu/dor/auction
All items sold "as is" and must be removed the day of sale. All items
must be paid for in cash (good check) before removal. Bring a photo
ID to get a bidding number. Contact Vince Heuer at 3-3527 with questions.
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NELSON NAMED MVC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:
Senior Nikki Nelson not only placed in two events at this year's Drake
Relays, but the senior sprinter won the 400-meter hurdles in a time
of 58.64, the fastest time in the MVC and the second fastest time
in Panther history.
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MEN'S GOLF: The Panther men's
golf team finished fifth in the MVC Golf Tournament. Mike Lewis finished
second in the tournament (213), one stroke behind champion Ty Cline
of Wichita State. UNI was just eight strokes out of a tie for third
with a score of 890.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Coach Greg
McDermott has announced the signing of his final player for this coming
season. Atila Santos (pronounced ah-cha-la), a 6-9, 210-pound freshman
forward/center, will join the Panther squad this fall. From Brazil,
he plays for the Centro De Estudos Supletivos Othon Barroso De Carvalho
Macae club team in Rio De Janeiro.
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UNION AUCTION: UNI has scheduled
an auction on May 9 at 10 a.m. in the Maucker Union. The items for
sale include butcher block tables with accompanying chairs and wood/upholstered
chairs and couches from the Union lounges. Some office furniture such
as desks, chairs, file & storage cabinets, and plastic stack chairs,
are also available. All items sold "as is" and must be removed the
day of sale. All items must be paid for in cash (good check) before
removal. Bring a photo ID to get a bidding number. Contact Vince Heuer
at 3-3527 with questions.
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UNI SATURDAY CELEBRATION: Bob
and Yvonne Koob cordially invite all faculty and staff, and their
families to the 8th annual UNI Saturday Celebration Sept. 6, from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the south lawn of the president's home.
More details to follow.
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REINSTATEMENT OF FACULTY SPRING RESERVE LIST:
The deadline for reinstating spring 2003 course reserves for the May/Summer
2003 semester is May 9. New reserve lists for fall semester should
be submitted no later than Aug. 11. For questions call the Multi-Service
Center (3-6002) or visit http://www.library.uni.edu/msc/reinstate.htm
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UNI STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW UPDATE:
The Strategic Planning Review Committee has been discussing the beneficial
feedback it has received to date, and is making further potential
modifications to the UNI Strategic Plan. Check out the new potential
changes to the plan at http://aflink.af.uni.edu/stratplan/
Please send comments on the potential changes to the current plan,
and the additional revisions that have been added, by May 5, using
the e-mail feedback link on the Web site. The committee encourages
your input.
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LIBRARY
SPRING FINALS WEEK HOURS:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#springfinals
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MAUCKER UNION: Finals Week:
Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Monday, May 5, 6:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.;
Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 a.m. -
Midnight; Thursday, May 8, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, May 9, 6:30
a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Maucker Union will
be closed during the summer session due to construction from Sunday,
May 11 to Thursday, Aug. 21.
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MAY
1st THURSDAZE:
End the school year by attending the Drive-In Movie featuring the
box office hit "OLD SCHOOL" Thursday, May 1, 9 p.m. in the Quads Courtyard.
Drive in munchies will be served. Rain site will be Maucker Union
Expansion. Call 3-2683 with questions.
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SYMPHONY: Popular swing trio
The Manhattan Rhythm Kings join The W-CF Symphony this Friday and
Saturday, May 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m. at the GBPAC Great Hall. You'll hear
works works by Gershwin, Ellington, and Berlin, among others. For
tickets, call 3-7469 and at the door starting at 6:30. http://www.wcfsymphony.org
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UNI BASEBALL WEEKEND: Friday,
May 2 at 7 p.m. vs. Bradley (Camp Day -Baseball Bingo); Saturday,
May 3 at 2 p.m. vs. Bradley (Alumni Day - Pack the Stadium Night -
all tickets are $3); Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. vs. Bradley (Fan Appreciation
Day - autographs after the game).
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St. STEPHEN'S 5 de MAYO CELEBRATION:
St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center is celebrating Cinco De Mayo
Sunday, May 4 at 5 p.m. Attend the celebration and support the 14
members of the St. Stephen's community going on a service trip to
the El Faro Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico. Tickets are $5 for students
and $10 for non-students. Stop by St. Stephen's, 23rd Street next
to the bookstore, or call 266-9863 to reserve tickets. Contact Kathy
Rottinghaus (kathylea@uni.edu)
with any questions.
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CHANGES TO SCHOOL OF MUSIC CALENDAR:
A guest recital has been added to the calendar on Tuesday, May 6 at
8 p.m. in GBPAC Davis Hall. The Tsou Cultural Troup of Taiwan will
preform under the direction of Susan Tsai. No admission, but tickets
are required and available by calling 3-SHOW.
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