Thursday, April 29, 2004
PRAIRIE FILM PREMIERE MOVING TO THE GBPAC:
Because of overwhelming public interest, the premiere of the documentary
"America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie," is being moved
to the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. It will take place
at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 30. The event is free and open to the
public. Reservations are not required. Parking will be available in
the lots near the GBPAC. For more information, call 3-6078. For more
details, see http://www.uni.edu/~lostland/
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UNI SATURDAY CELEBRATION: Bob
and Yvonne Koob cordially invite all faculty and staff, and their
families, to the 9th annual UNI Saturday Celebration from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m., Sept. 11, on the south lawn of the president's home.
More details to follow.
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ONLINE SUMMER SCHEDULE: UNI
Online will be e-mailed once a week, on Thursdays, beginning the week
of May 10. The final issue of MyUNIverse News will be Monday, May
3. Twice-a-week production of UNI Online will resume the week of Aug.
16. MyUNIverse News will resume production on Monday, Aug. 16. To
submit items for either, visit http://www.uni.edu/unionline/
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COVERLET SALE: The
Friends of the UNI Museums offer a commemorative coverlet featuring
illustrations of well-known campus buildings. The coverlet is made
in the United States of preshrunk 100 percent cotton, machine washable
and colorfast. Available in several colors, it sells for $45 or $50
to mail. Coverlets can be purchased at the University Museum, 3-2188.
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LIBRARY WEB SITE REDESIGN: Rod
Library is redesigning its Web site and invites comments on a new
prototype. Submit comments via the form at
http://www.uni.edu/library/websurvey/. A revised home page will
be in place for the start of the fall semester.
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CAREER SERVICES MOVE:
The UNI Career Services office will move from the East Gym to Gilchrist
242 this week. The campus mail code (0384) and all phone numbers will
remain the same.
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SUMMER FITNESS CLASSES:
Register for summer fitness/leisure and certification classes. Register
online at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec
or in WRC 101 (summer hours M-F, 7:30 a.m. ‚ 5 p.m.) Numerous sessions
are offered May 10 ‚ July 30.
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LIBRARY RESERVE REINSTATEMENT DUE MAY 7:
Reserve reinstatement letters have been
sent. After Friday, May 7, all items will be removed from the reserve
area and returned to the shelves or to the faculty member. To have
the same items on reserve for the summer or fall semesters, fill out
the form with the item list attached and return it to the Reserve
Desk - mail code, 3675. Electronic submission forms are at:
http://www.library.uni.edu/msc/reserve_request.htm
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SUMMER GUEST HOUSING: Summer
housing is available on campus for individuals and groups participating
in campus-sponsored programming. Pat Beck, 3-7438, is the contact
person. Information about hospitality in Bartlett Hall is available
by calling toll-free 866-207-9411, or visit http://www.uni.edu/dor/conferences/housing/individual/
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PROMOTION OF STUDENT PERSONAL EDUCATION
EVENTS: If your organization or department
has annual days, weeks or months traditionally devoted to any topic
related to students' personal growth and well-being, contact drake.martin@uni.edu
and/or visit http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/370.html
for more information
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LIBRARY HOURS:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#springfinals
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MAUCKER UNION HOURS:
http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/373.html
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(by category) SPECIAL
EVENTS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LISTENING POST: Thursday,
April 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in Schindler 544. COE faculty are invited
to share ideas on salaries, health issues, leaves, travel support
and evaluations for next fall's collective bargaining negotiations.
Hosted by United Faculty/AAUP.
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CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION:
Friday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Maucker Union. Feast
on fajitas, refried beans, chips, a beverage and dessert for $4. Live
entertainment provided by Las Guitarras de Mexico. For more information,
call 3-2683. Rain location is Maucker Union Coffeehouse.
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MEXICAN FIESTA: St.
Stephen's Catholic Student Center is hosting a fundraiser dinner on
Sunday, May 2, at 5 p.m. to celebrate the Mexican holiday Dia de los
Ninos (Children's Day). Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for non-students.
All proceeds will benefit three children's homes in Tijuana, Mexico.
Enjoy Mexican food, live entertainment and door prizes. Questions?
Call the Student Center at 266-9863.
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RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE:
The department of Communication Studies invites all students, faculty
and staffÝto an open house from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 6, in
Lang Hall, second floor lounge, in honor of Professor Daya Shankar
on her retirement.
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ATHLETICS
UNI ATHLETICS THIS WEEK:
Thursday, April 29 -- Softball vs. Bradley, Panther Park, 4 p.m.
Friday, April 30 -- Baseball vs. Creighton, Riverfront Stadium, 6:30
p.m.
Saturday, May 1 -- Softball vs. Illinois State (DH), Panther Park,
noon;
Baseball vs. Creighton (DH), Riverfront Stadium, 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 2 -- Softball vs. Illinois State, Panther Park, noon;
Baseball vs. Creighton, Riverfront Stadium, 1 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.unipanthers.com
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CONFERENCES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
EAST AFRICAN MUSIC AND FOLKLORE:
Kelly Armor and Fadhil Nkurlu will present a free workshop for teachers,
"Folk Art: A Bridge to Literacy" on Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., at the Freeburg Early Childhood Program, 1913 Heath Street,
Waterloo. For reservations and information about CEUs, call 3-7179
or e-mail Theresa.Johnson@uni.edu.
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EXHIBITS/FILMS
ART EXHIBITION:
The UNI Gallery of Art will present "MA Exhibition/BFA Exhibition,"
from Saturday, May 1 through Saturday, May 8. Graduating students
will host a reception May 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition and reception
are free and open to the public. For more information, call 3-3095
or visit http://www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/
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LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION ON BURMESE REFUGEES: Jeannie
Steele and Kurt Meredith will present, "Children, Education and Democracy:
Three Pillars of Hope for Burmese Refugees Living in Thailand," on
Friday, April 30, 9-10 a.m., in SEC 247. Steele and Meredith have
been training teachers in Burmese refugee camps, addressing the critical
need for education in that community.
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PERFORMING ARTS
UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS:
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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U-BILLS GOING ELECTRONIC:
Beginning in September 2004, u-bills will be delivered electronically
through MyUNIverse. Paper bills will no longer be mailed to enrolled
students or their parents. Students with a balance will receive an
e-bill reminder in their University e-mail account and should review
bills through MyUNIverse. The August 2004 u-bill will be sent to students
in both formats, paper and electronic, to ease the transition. Contact
Brian Looby, Bursar, with questions, at 3-3537.
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