EMERGENCY SIREN:
The Blackhawk County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a test of the outdoor early warning siren system on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. One sound is used for the test - a steady wail lasting for three minutes. If severe weather conditions are present, the test will be canceled to avoid confusion in the event there may be a need for an actual warning.
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E-BILL DUE DATES REMINDER:
e-bill is due Tuesday, Sept.7.
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VOLUNTEER FAIR:
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Maucker Union Ballroom. Meet with some 65 organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Hearst Center for the Arts and many more. One-time or semester-long commitments. This will be the only Volunteer Fair this year.http://www.uni.edu/careercenter/Events/volunteerfairs/fall.htm
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UNI IN THE NEWS:
For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa is ranked second in the "Midwestern Universities -- Master's" category for public universities, according to "U.S. News & World Report's" 2005 "America's Best Colleges" guidebook.
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CABINET POSITIONS OPEN:
The Moe-Murphy administration is taking applications for their executive cabinet. To learn more about the positions: http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/government/cabduties.shtml
To Apply: http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/government/nisgapp.shtml
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OPEN VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT:
The Women's Volleyball team is hosting an open tryout Monday, Aug. 30 in the West Gym at 5:30 p.m. The tryout will last approximately one hour.
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FALL PLANT SALE:
A fall plant sale will take place Thursday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. in the north entrance lobby of the UNI Biology Botanical Center. Prices range from $2-$10 for assorted blooming tropicals, cacti/succulents, fall bulbs and hanging baskets.
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ANTI-VIRUS/ANTI-SPAM PROTECTION FOR UNI E-MAIL ACCOUNTS:
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 24, UNI Information Tecnology Services (ITS), will implement an anti-virus/anti-spam appliance. Inbound mail identified as containing a virus will automatically be deleted. Inbound mail that is identified by the appliance to likely be spam will be diverted to a quarantine area. You will receive a daily summary(ies) of quarantined messages with the capability to release any message you wish to receive and a link to a Web page to manage your quarantined messages. Please see http://www.uni.edu/its/ns/av-as.html for additional information, including instructions for selecting other options.
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ALAN JACKSON AND MARTINA MCBRIDE TICKETS ON SALE:
I n concert at the UNI-Dome on Sunday, Oct. 10. Tickets may be purchased at the UNI-Dome NW Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, by phone at 319-363-1888, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com. Jackson was named 2003 Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. McBride was given the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the 2003 Country Music Awards, she was also honored with this award in 2002 and 1999. For more information, visit: http://www.uni.edu/unidome
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APPOINTMENT NEEDED AT HEALTH CLINIC:
The Student Health Clinic has relocated to first floor Dancer (on the sky walk) for this year while the building is under construction. Due to the condensed space - it is necessary to call for an appointment in order to help reduce waiting times. Hours this year are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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PANTHER SHUTTLE:
In addition to the Panther Shuttle, which begins running today, Met-Transit will allow UNI students with their u-card to ride the Purple/nine route for free. This service will last for the first two weeks of school. After that the service will cost $0.75 per ride.
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WEBMASTER OPENING:
The Northern Iowa Student Government is now taking applications for the fall and spring Webmaster position. To learn more about the position: http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg/government/bylaws.shtml
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RENAMING THE FORMER STUDENT SERVICES CENTER:
The former Student Services Center, located at 1116 W. 23rd St., has been renamed East Bartlett Hall. Student services functions are located in Gilchrist Hall. The three letter designation for the building will remain SSC.
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NEW IOWANS PROGRAM:
The UNI New Iowans Program will relocate to Lang 221 on Sept 1. The phone number will remain the same, 273-3029, but the mail code will change to 0133. Please call the program office for additional information, or email the secretary at jan.cornelius@uni.edu. Visit our website at http://www.bcs.uni.edu/idm/newiowans.
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UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM:
The University Honors Program has moved to 2401 College St. (formerly the Center for Multicultural Education). Mail code, fax and phone numbers remain the same.
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IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS WRITNG WORKSHOP:
Dale Cyphert will provide strategies to help students improve their writing for reports, papers, and business plans Sept. 8, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in CBB 3. Advanced registration is required. No registration fee. For more information, visit http://www.jpec.org/classes.htm or call 273-7350 to register.
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STUDY IN AUSTRIA INFORMATION SESSION:
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Professor Marliese Fladnitzer from Klagenfurt University will be in Room 161 of Baker Hall at 3:30 p.m. She will offer information and answer questions for students interested in studying abroad in Austria.
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EARN CEUS AT CONFERENCE:
Register now to earn CEUs at the "Overcoming Health Diparities: Tools for Advocacy, Action and Success" conference which will be held Oct. 21-22 in Waterloo; facilitated by the Center for Multicultrual Education. CEUs approved: SOWK, MFT, MHC, Nursing, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Athletic Training. Approval is pending for Physician Assistants, OT, RT, PT, NHA, DI, and CME credits. Visit http://ww.uni.edu/cme/conferences.html for CEU approval updates and registration forms.Limited to first 300 registrants.
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UNI OUTDOORS SCHEDULE:
Trips have been scheduled for the semester. Pick up a schedule booklet in WRC 174 or WRC 101 or call 273-7163.
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HEALTH BEAT LOCKER SERVICE:
You have enough things to haul to and from campus. Half and long lockers are available for rent. Contact Kristy Leen at 273-7167 or kristy.leen@uni.edu. Sign-up also available at HB, just ask a fitness supervisor
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BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT:
This course will show participants how to effectively write and use a business plan throughout the start-up and development phases of a new business. For more information, call the UNI Regional Business Center at 236-8123, or visit http:www.uni.edu/rbc/services/classes.html.
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MARTIAL ARTS OPEN CLASSES:
Capoeira and Jiu Jitsu classes (brazilian martial arts) are still open to students, offered as Personall Wellness lab or elective (1 credit). Students cannot sign up online. Please bring an ad slip to class in order to register. Email pedro.zogaib@uni.edu for more information.
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FITNESS REGISTRATION:
Fitness, leisure, and certification classes begin Aug. 30. Pick up the orange program at the WRS, Maucker Union, Gilchrist or online at http://www.uni.edu/wellrec. Check out new Spinercise, Absolutely Muscle and Step/Kick/Spinercise classes. Saturday Combination Aerobics and Super Sunday available.
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PERSONAL TRANING:
The WRC is looking for a few motivated individuals to become Personal Trainers. Expand your fitness knowledge and motivate others toward their fitness goals. Information meeting Sept. 10 at 3 p.m., WRC 150. Class begins Sept. 17. For more information or to enroll, contact kristy.leen@uni.edu or 273-7167.
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UNI CIGAR SM0KING SOCIETY:
The UNI Cigar Smoking Society meets six to seven times a semester to enjoy cigars and discussion. Contact Mhoffa@uni.edu with any questions.
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FALL MASSAGE:
Massages by a licensed massage therapist will be offered on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wellness Resource Lab, WRC 104. The cost is $10 for every 15 minutes. Pay by cash, check, u-bill, or payroll deduct. Call 273-6119 to schedule.
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WEBCT WORKSHOPS:
ITS-Educational Technology is offering WebCT workshops for students on Aug. 30, and 31. For the complete workshop schedule visit http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/c.html or call 3-2309 for more details.
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LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM:
Children of students, faculty and staff are eligible for Paddling Panther Learn- to- Swim program at the WRC. Swim lessons will be taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety instructors on Saturday mornings at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. dependending on demand. Classes last six or 12 weeks. Contact Chris Denison at denison@uni.edu or at 273-7263 for more information.
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FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOPS FOR CREDIT:
ITS-Educational Technology is now taking reservations for FREE computer training worth one hour credit. Creating Web Pages and Mastering Microsoft Office are offered at various times this semester, but space is limited in all sections. Visit http://fp.uni.edu/its/et/tnt/credit.html for more information.
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LIBRARY HOURS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND:
http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.shtml#labor
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MAUCKER UNION:
http://www.uni.edu/maucker/hours/hrs-bfl.txt
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WELLNESS RECREATION CENTER:
http://www.uni.edu/wellrec/fachrs/fachrs.html
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DINING CENTERS:
http://www.uni.edu/dor/dining/hours.htm
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PANTHER ATHLETICS:
The UNI football team begins its 2004 season at Iowa State this weekend. The Panthers are ranked sixth in the final preseason I-AA poll by The Sports Network. UNI is looking to do something they have not done in a decade - win at Jack Trice. Kick-off is at 1 p.m. Saturday.To listen to the game live or for more information visit http://www.unipanthers.com.
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HISTORY LECTURE:
31ST ANNUAL CARL L. BECKER MEMORIAL LECTURE: "Ending Exclusion: How Women's Workplace Activism Built the Women's Movement and Changed the Country." Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., SRL 115. Nancy Maclean, Professor of History and African-American Studies, at Northwester University will deliver the lecture, which is free and open to the public. Contact Wallce Hettle at 3-2942 or Wallace.hettle@uni.edu.
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WHITEWATER CANOEING IN MINNESOTA:
Challenge the running whitewater rapids by canoe Sept. 11-12 in St Louis/Kettle River, Minn. Sign-up deadline is Sept. 6, with limited spots. Pre-trip meeting is Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. in WRC174. Cost $60 (UNI) $70 (guest). For more information contact UNI Outdoors, 3-7163.
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KYAKING IN MINNESOTA:
Be a part of the first ever sea kayaking trip by UNI Outdoors. Kayak the Saint Croix River in Minnesota, Sept. 17-19. Pre-trip meeting Sept. 13 at 5 p.m., WRC 174. Cost $70 (UNI) $80(guest). All skill levels and first-timers welcome. Contact 3-7163 for more information.
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2004 SORORITY RECRUTMENT:
2004 Sorority Recruitment will be held Sept. 9-12 with a kick-off/informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The kick-off meeting and information session will be held in the Maucker Union Central Ballroom A, B. Registration starts at 7:15 p.m. Please contact Cynthia at cynthiah@uni.edu or Jill at jihughes@uni.edu with any questions or for more information.
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LILY TOMLIN, COMEDIAN – UCARD DISCOUNT:
Thursday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the GBPAC (http://www.gbpac.com). Known for her amazing cast of character and endless supply of insights, Tomlin has won five Emmys, two Tonys and a Grammy. Call 273-SHOW for tickets or stop by the GBPAC Box Office. UNI students - 50% off tickets.
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THE GUYS – UCARD DISCOUNT:
Saturday, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. at the GBPAC (http://www.gbpac.com). This two-person theatrical performance tells the true story of how writer Anne Nelson helped a grieving fire captain compose eulogies for eight men lost in the collapse of the Twin Towers. Call 273-SHOW for tickets or stop by the GBPAC Box Office. UNI students, tickets are just $5.
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THURSDAZE Movie "SHREK 2":
Thursday, Sept.2 at 7 & 9 p.m. in Maucker Union Ballroom.
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BUS TRIP TO SIX FLAGS:
The Entertainment Committee is sponsoring a bus trip to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park (Gurnee, Ill.). Saturday, Sept. 11. Cost: $29 for UNI students and $35 for non-students. Tickets may be purchased at the Student Involvement and Activities Center, Upper Plaza of Maucker Union. Bus will leave from the 'A' parking lot (Across from U Bookand Supply) at 7 a.m. Return time will be approximately 1 a.m. Deadline for sign-up: Wednesday, Sept. 8, noon. Cash and checks only. No refunds unless trip is cancelled. For more information, call 273-2683.
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