Thursday, March 11, 2004
KOOB ON IPTV'S 'IOWA PRESS' TOMORROW: President
Koob will appear on Iowa Public Television's (IPTV) "Iowa Press" program
at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 12. He will be joined by Robert Downer,
a member of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. The program is hosted
by David Yepsen, "Des Moines Register" columnist. The program's focus
will be the future of higher education in Iowa.
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NEW IOWANS FORUM ON CAMPUS TONIGHT: UNI's
"New Iowans" program and Iowa Public Television, have received a $5,000
grant to promote a PBS miniseries, "The New Americans." Also participating
in the project is the UNI Museum. A community forum will take place
at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 11, in SEC, Room 244-245. The forum will
help Iowans understand life for new immigrants and refugees. Clips
from "The New Americans" will be shown, and panel discussions will
follow. Panelists will include Mark Grey, director of the New Iowans
program; Anne Woodrick, UNI associate professor of anthropology; Pres.
Koob.; and Isreal Nwidor, a refugee from Nigeria.
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STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Nominate
student employees for the 2003-2004 UNI Student Employee of the Year
Award. View eligibility criteria and print a nomination form by clicking
on http://www.uni.edu/finaid
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WEBCT WORKSHOPS FOR FACULTY:
ITS-Educational Technology is offering free WebCT workshops for UNI
faculty from 8:30 a.m. until noon, March 26, April 9 and April 16.
Attend if you need a refresher on how to use WebCT or if you have
never used WebCT before. With WebCT faculty can create online courseware
as a supplement to an existing face-to-face course, or create a course
that is completely online. For more information, visit http://webct.uni.edu/support/workshops.htm
or call 3-2309.
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MUG MINUTES: February
MEMFIS Users Group minutes are available at:
http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/memfis/support/mug/mug_minutes.asp
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WRC SPRING BREAK HOURS:
http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fachrs/springbreak.html
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LIBRARY SPRING BREAK HOURS:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#spring
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(by category) SPECIAL
EVENTS
ARTS IN APRIL KICK-OFF:
UNI's annual Arts in April festival will take place Saturday, April
3 at the GBPAC from noon to 5 p.m. It is free and family-friendly.
The event features performances ranging from a rousing tuba ensemble
to action-packed stage combat scenes, with art, dance and music workshops
for kids. Visit http://www.uni.edu/artsinapril
for details.
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CONFERENCES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
FACULTY SENATE MEETING:
The Faculty Senate will meet at 3:15 p.m., Monday, March 22, in CBB
319. Discussion will likely focus on proposed changes to the liberal
arts core, and a tabled motion calling for the elimination of Capstone.
The campus community may attend. Seating is limited. Contact: Melissa
L. Heston, at heston@uni.edu.
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CHILDREN'S GARDENING WORKSHOP:
The UNI Biology Botanical Center is sponsoring a "From the Garden
to the Kitchen" workshop for 3rd-5th graders on Saturday, April 17
from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hands-on gardening from making soil to creating
healthy snacks. Register at http://www.bio.uni.edu/botanicalcenter
Send the form and fees to: Carol Morris, 0421 or call 3-2247.
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UNI PRSSA REGIONAL ACTIVITY:
UNI PRSSA is one of 12 chapters nationwide selected to host a 2004
Regional Activity to be held at UNI, April 2-4. Sessions will include
"PR and the Oklahoma City Bombing," "Promoting Diversity," and "Advocating
for Professionalism in the Profession." Registration is open to everyone.
For more information, visit
www.uni.edu/prssa/ra or email uniregionalactivity@yahoo.com
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EXHIBITS/FILMS
WOMEN ON FRIDAYS: VIDEO
VIEWPOINTS: The serial film, "The Hazards of Helen" will be presented
at noon, Friday, March 12, in Baker 161. This serial, produced between
1914-1917, stars Helen Holmes, one of the most celebrated silent-screen
serial queens. Bring a lunch. Dessert will be provided.
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LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS
PAT/HISTORY CLUB LECTURE: Wednesday,
March 24, 7 p.m., SRL 115. Sara Kimble, History, will present "Justice
Undressed: Law, Sexuality, and Politics in Third Republic France."
Free and open to all.
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PERFORMING ARTS
UNI MUSIC EVENTS:
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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