Thursday, May 6, 2004
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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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE - 27TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION:
Beginning Monday, May 10, the 27th Street/Minnesota
Street intersection will be closed for reconstruction. The work at
this intersection is Phase I of the Institutional Roads 2004 project
to reconstruct the entire length of 27th Street from Hudson Road east
to Ohio Street. The work related to Phase I is anticipated to be completed
by May 26, weather permitting. During Phase I, access to Minnesota
Street and the West Gym "A" parking lot will not be available.
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CONVOCATION ROBES: Professional
& Scientific staff members who have advanced degrees and are eligible
to wear a hood with their robes are invited to march with the faculty
in the convocation procession Sunday, Aug. 22, at 4 p.m., in the GBPAC.
For information on ordering robes, visit http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/364.html
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ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT: Effective
Monday, May 17, Roland Carrillo will assume the role of executive
director of Enrollment Management. Roland will provide leadership
to the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. Recruitment efforts
are underway for fall 2005 and the timing of this appointment will
allow Roland to actively participate in recruitment initiatives.
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STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC MOVE: The
UNI Student Health Clinic is temporarily moving to 115 Dancer Hall
during renovation of its building. The clinic will be closed from
May 10 to May 14. The clinic will reopen in 115 Dancer Hall on Monday,
May 17. For more information see http://www.uni.edu/health/
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CAMPUS SUPPLY DRAWING WINNERS:
This quarter's winners of HP products from Campus Supply are Teresa
Hilbert at Maucker Union and Sue Jordan of Curriculum & Instruction.
Sue and Teresa can choose from a list of HP cameras, scanners and
printers for use in their departments.
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NATIONAL "FILL IN THE BLANK" DAY: University
Marketing & Public Relations is compiling a comprehensive list of
national days, weeks and months. We use this information to pitch
story ideas to local, regional and national media. Almost every department,
college and unit on campus has at least one national day, week or
month directly or indirectly associated with its mission. Examples:
Black History Month, Women's History Month, National Poetry Month,
Playground Safety Week, American Education Week, Astronomy Day, Math
Week, etc. Please send an e-mail containing the following information:
1) Name of the day/week/month; 2) When celebrated; 3) UNI contact
person, phone and e-mail. Send to elizabeth.yagla@uni.edu
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FALL FACULTY MEETING: The
fall University Faculty meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 23,
from 3:15-5:30 p.m. at Strayer-Wood Theatre. If you have questions,
contact Dan Power, faculty chairperson.
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UNI 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 was 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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MAY MASSAGE:
Massages will be offered Tuesday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 18 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $10 for every 15 minutes. Pay by cash,
check, u-bill, or payroll deduct. Call the Wellness Resource Lab at
3-6119 to schedule.
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SPECIAL DELL PRICING:
Special bid pricing is available on Dell desktop units. See http://www.uni.edu/its/us/purchase
for details. These quotes can be used by individual students, faculty
and staff as well as departments.
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FACILITIES PLANNING NEWSLETTER:
The spring 2004 Facilities Planning newsletter can be found at http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/facplan/Content/HTM/Newsletter.htm
This issue includes information on new building projects, ongoing
projects and scheduled summer '04 construction activities.
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GRAD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes
of the April 22 Graduate Council meeting are available at http://www.grad.uni.edu/council/minutes.asp
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MEMFIS MUG MINUTES:
Minutes of the April MEMFIS Users Group meeting are available at http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/memfis/memfis_users/meetingminutes.asp
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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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IRTS-SEC 222 MAY HOURS:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends.
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(by category) SPECIAL
EVENTS
TAG SALE: On Friday,
May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday May 8, from 9 a.m. to noon;
UNI will hold a tag sale at the East Gym. Office furniture (mostly
desks and chairs) and some athletic items will be available. All items
are specifically priced for sale. All items are sold "as is" and must
be removed by 1 p.m. on Saturday. Payment must be made in cash (good
check) on site before removal. Parking will be available in the "A"
lot on West 23rd St. across from St. Stephens. Call Vince at 3-3527
with questions.
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WINE & TULIPS:
KUNI presents its annual wine tasting event from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday,
May 8 in Maucker Union. Raffle tickets are available for $10 for a
chance to win the original Gary Kelly artwork created for this year's
event. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. For tickets,
call 3-6400.
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ROTC COMMISSIONING: The
Department of Military Science is hosting a commissioning ceremony
in honor of Army ROTC senior cadets on Saturday, May 8, at 8 a.m.
in the Lang Hall Auditorium.
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ATHLETICS
UNI ATHLETICS THIS WEEK:
Saturday, May 8 -- Softball vs. Drake (DH), noon, Panther Park. Sunday,
May 9 -- Softball vs. Drake, noon, Panther Park. For more information,
go to http://www.unipanthers.com
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PERFORMING ARTS
UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS: The
Northern Iowa Children's Choir Concert, conducted by Michelle Swanson,
will be Friday, May 7, in the GBPAC, Davis Hall at 7:30 p.m. No admission
charge. The choir is comprised of third, fourth, sixth and seventh-grade
students from Northeast Iowa. Several pieces, ranging from Mozart
to rock 'n' roll, will be performed.
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PICK UP uCARDS: Current
student IDs expire May 10. Pick up new uCards from the Department
of Residence in the Redeker Center.
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