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Thursday, September 11, 2003
SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBERANCE: At
9:11 a.m. today, there will be a moment of silent reflection at the
Campanile to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist
attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING AGENDA: Materials
for next week's meeting will be available for review after 11 a.m.
today, at http://www.state.ia.us/educate/regents
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PHONE BOOK CORRECTIONS:
Due to problems with the Web site, any changes submitted Tuesday need
to be re-submitted. The deadline for changes has been extended to
Monday, Sept. 15. Changes for the new phone book, sections A) Office
Directory pages 5-12, B) Campus Governance Group page 12, C) UNI fax
numbers pages 13-14, and D) Departmental Web sites pages 15-16, can
be made at http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/phonebook/
If you have questions, contact Melissa Barber at 3-2761.
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RESNET UPDATE: As of
yesterday, ResNet service has been restored to all residence halls
and university apartments, except Lawther Hall.ÝService will be restored
by the end of the week.ÝAlthough service is being restored, ÝResNet
staff are still working with many students to get their computers
working properly.ÝPlease be aware that the internet may not be readily
available to students at this time.Ý
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UM&PR LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE DESIGN: The
Office of University Marketing & Public Relations has launched a new
design for the university's home page and upper layers of the Web
space. The design maintains and enhances much of the existing navigational
structure, while emphasizing the faculty, staff and students that
make this a "Students First" university. Pages with a similar design
are being developed for the Office of Admissions Web presence, with
later phases planned to encompass other portions of the UNI Web site.
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FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Molly
OíBrien of the UNI volleyball team has been named the initial female
Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week
for the 2003-04 academic year. OíBrien was honored for the period
of August 24-31.
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IOWA VALUES FUND PUBLIC HEARING:
The Grow Iowa Values Fund is a $503 million economic development fund
designed to stimulate and expand the economy, increase the wealth
of Iowans and increase the population of Iowa. The public is welcome
to attend a public hearing, 4:30-6:30 p.m, Sept. 18, CBB 225, to share
thoughts, ideas and suggestions about proposed rules. To view a copy
of the proposed rules, go to http://www.iowasmartidea.com For more
information, contact Katherine Cota-Uyar at 3-7350 or katherine.cota@uni.edu
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MORE MARS VIEWING: If
you were not able to view Mars when it was closest to Earth, you can
still see it this month. There are regular observatory programs at
McCollum Science Hall, and several open houses at Hillside Observatory
on Jennings Drive. For details, visit http://www.earth.uni.edu
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ATM SERVICE: UNI has
signed a new agreement with Community National Bank for ATM service.
The transaction fee remains $1.50. ATMs at Maucker Union, Rod Library,
UNI-Dome, GBPAC, 23rd. Street Market and Redeker Center should be
up and running in two to three weeks. Towers will remain offline until
the remodeling is completed. Contact Roxanne Conrad at 3-3524 with
questions.
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NEW EMPLOYEES: For a
list of new employees hired in August, visit
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/330.html
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NEW WWW.UNIPANTHERS.COM:
The new UNI Athletic Department Web site is up and running with a
new look and more information. Visit http://www.unipanthers.com
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STUDENT E-MAIL: Beginning
Monday, Sept. 15, UNI e-mail accounts for students not registered
for the fall semester will be disabled, archived to tape, and removed
from the server.
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E-MAIL/CALENDAR TRAINING:
ITS-Educational Technology is offering a training session for Netscape
Messenger (e-mail) on Friday, Sept. 12 from 9-10:50 a.m., and Oracle
Calendar on Friday, Sept. 19 from 9-10:50 a.m. While these are geared
toward new faculty, other faculty and staff are welcome. For more
information, visit
http://www.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/all.html#Internet/WWW
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PERSONAL TRAINING: Interested
in starting an exercise routine, but donít want to do it alone? Consider
a personal trainer to inspire you to reach your fitness goals. For
more information contact Kristy Leen at 3-7167 or kristy.leen@uni.edu
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OSHA'S KNOCKING, ARE YOU READY?
The UNI Regional Business Center is hosting "OSHA's Knocking, Are
You Ready?," a workshop for all employers and personnel managers,
Tuesday Sept. 16 from 9 a.m.- noon at the RBC office, 212 E. 4th St.,
in Waterloo. Topics include federal and state OSHA regulations, types
of inspections and violations, penalties and record keeping. Fee is
$35 per business or organization. Contact katie.macdonald@uni.edu,
call (319) 236-8123, or http://www.unirbc.org
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WRS FITNESS & LEISURE CLASS SIGN-UP: WRS
office (WRC 101) hours: M-F 7:30-5:30. New classes include Indoor
Cycling and Walk-n-Tone; as well as employee-only Aerobics, Mind,
Body, & Spirit (yoga); and Belly Dancing. Pick up a flyer at the WRC
or the Union Information Desk. Visit http://www.uni.edu/wellrec
for more information
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(by category) ATHLETICS
SOCCER AT HOME THIS WEEK
(West Athletic Field): Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. vs. DePaul and Sunday,
Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. vs. Western Illinois.
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UNI ATHLETICS ON THE ROAD:
Men's Golf - Sept. 13-15, Illinois State Invitational (Normal, IL);
Womenís Tennis - Sept. 12-13, Western Illinois Invitational (Macomb,
IL); Cross Country - Sept. 12, Bradley Open (Peoria, IL); Volleyball
‚ Sept. 12, Western Michigan Tournament (Kalamazoo, MI).
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LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS
GEOGRAPHY COLLOQUIUM PRESENTATION:
Dr. Kay Weller of UNI's Department of Geography will speak on Wednesday,
Sept. 17, 3 p.m, in Sabin 7. The topic is "Window on a Delhi Tent
City." Everyone is welcome.
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PERFORMING ARTS
UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS: Visit
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/329.html
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WOMEN ON FRIDAYS: Video
Viewpoints Friday, Sept. 12, noon-1:30 pm, Baker 161. Come for viewing
and discussion of "Sun, Moon and Feather," a provocative, autobiographical
performance in which the Native American and "white" worlds collide.
Bring lunch, dessert will be provided. For more information, contact
susan.hill@uni.edu or cynthia.goatley@uni.edu.
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FAME: Friday & Saturday,
Sept. 12 & 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets still available. The dynamic 24-member
ensemble of this national tour takes you inside the souls of the gifted
students at New York City's legendary High School for the Performing
Arts. Call 273-SHOW for tickets or visit http://www.gbpac.com
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OFF-HUDSON PLAY READING: "Our
Lady of 121st Street" by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Richard
Glockner. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m, CAC Room 108. Admission is
free. This dark, but humorous play tells the story of a group of old
friends who reunite for the funeral of their former teacher.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
ART AFTER 9/11: Panel
Discussion today, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Bertha Martin Theatre:
What has been said by the art community since 9/11/01? What are the
implications of creating art that deals with the attacks with remembrance
of the victims, skepticism, protest, and hopes of preventing another
such attack?
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THURSDAZE FOR SEPT. 11: Come
out for an exciting night of musical fun. Movie "Bringing down the
House" 7 & 9:30 p.m, Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. Make Japanese,
Chinese & Korean bookmarks 8 p.m, Maucker Union Coffeehouse, and enjoy
the cool sounds of Jamaica with Keith Eric and Waterhouse Reggae Band.
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WOMEN'S STUDIES BOARD MEETING: The
next Women's Studies Board meeting is Monday, Sept. 15, noon-1 p.m.
in Baker 161. Board meeting open to all.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR: 10
a.m. - 2 p.m, Wednesday, Sept. 17, Maucker Union. Registered student
organizations from all over campus will be featured. Come find out
more about these groups and how you can get involved.
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EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: University
Museum, Sept. 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m; gallery talk at 7 p.m. Celebrate the
opening of the exhibit, "In the Spotlight: Dressing for the Theatre,"
with a gallery talk by costume designer Katy Sue Nicklos.
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10TH ANNUAL AMERICAN HUMANICS GOLF CLASSIC: Sunday,
Sept. 28, Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Tee times begin at 12:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call 3-6819 or visit http://ahgolfevent.org
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