Monday, Oct 18, 2010

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In light of the upcoming election season, the Office of the Registrar is providing the university community with voter registration information at http://www.uni.edu/registrar/students/current-students/voter-registration. Questions pertaining to voter registration can be directed to the registrar's office or to the Secretary of State.

The Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership (IMSEP) headquartered on UNI's campus, is a collaboration among the three Regent universities to advance math and science in Iowa. For an update on IMSEP's activities around the state, read past newsletters at http://www.iowamathscience.org/newsletters/. For more information, contact Tonja Richards at tonja.richards@uni.edu.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Check out the information at www.uni.edu/its/services/security/security-awareness.

If you have seen at least five episodes of the TV show "Lie to Me," consider participating in a focus group that will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, in LNG 365. For more information and a formal invitation, e-mail Shannon Erb at Shannon.erb@uni.edu.

In an effort to be greener, the Office of the Registrar will no longer mail any information pertaining to commencement/graduation. Instead, it has developed an informational web page and a Commencement RSVP Web form. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/registrar/story/attention-fall-2010-graduates-and-commencement-attendees.

This week marked the official public launch of a new brand campaign to promote UNI and help drive student recruitment. The "I am..." campaign is the result of three years of intensive market research, analysis and planning. The campaign has many parts including online advertising and TV commercials. This is the first comprehensive initiative of its type for UNI. For more information, visit http://www.IamUNI.net/inside.

Camp Adventure Child & Youth Services hires students to work with children on U.S. military bases all over the world including: USA, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Germany, Russia, Italy, England, Belgium, Spain, Guam and more. Benefits include: paid travel and housing, living stipend, 12-credit hours (undergraduate or graduate) from UNI. It's also a great resume builder. The first step to getting involved is attending a Leadership Assessment Center (interview session) from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 (freshmen) OR from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 (all classes) in WRC 204. There are also fall and spring internship opportunities. For more information or to confirm your attendance, e-mail staff.development@campadventure.com or visit www.campadventure.com.

Women undergraduate or graduate students in any higher education institution in Iowa who are interested in a career in higher education should mark their calendars and plan to attend The Way Up Conference on Nov. 4 and 5, in Cedar Rapids. Several women leaders from UNI will present at the conference. For more information, contact Doreen Hayek at doreen.hayek@uni.edu or 273-7300 or Shelley Matthews at shelley.matthews@uni.edu or 3-7736. http://www.uni.edu/ietti/wayup/2010_conference/index.html.

Would you like an internship with the Walt Disney Company? This paid internship is a one-of-a-kind magical experience. Learn about the Disney College Program at an information session at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, in StudioIT 1, located in the ITTC 134. RSVP to Amy Schon at amyschon@uni.edu and bring headphones.

Immerse yourself in the art, culture, history and beauty of Greece this June and earn Capstone credit. Informational meetings are available at noon and 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, and Monday, Nov. 1, in the Maucker Union Presidential Room. For more information, contact Bruess at 273-2752 or bruess@uni.edu and visit www.uni.edu/global/greece.

A Small Business Financing Workshop will be offered from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, in BCS 33 and again from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, in BCS 128. Avance registration is required.

"Exploring Southern Italy Through Science, Education, and the UNI Capstone Experience" will be the subject of a talk by Chad Heinzel, geology. Learn about last summer's Capstone course in southern Italy and plans for the class in summer 2011 at 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, in LAT 125.

Get Brad and Angie Barber’s take on how to succeed in this economic environment as they offer advice on turning your business into a franchise at noon, Thursday, Oct. 21. They are the founders and owners of Cabin Coffee of Clear Lake, Iowa. You can access the webinar at http://www.myentre.net/tabId/75/itemId/740/An-Entrepreneurs-Perspective-Cabin-Coffee.aspx.

Hear a lecture by Tim Wise, anti-racist essayist, educator and author, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the GBPAC-Great Hall. Wise speaks on issues of comparative racism, race and education, racism and religion and racism in the labor market. For more details, contact the CME.

Stop Relationship Abuse: Domestic Violence Forum will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the Maucker Union Ballroom B &C. A father will talk about his daughter's domestic violence-related murder followed by panel presentation by advocates and police on how to access victim services on campus and in the community.

This year’s retention elections for Iowa Supreme Court justices have been controversial, with some groups urging that several justices be ousted in response to their 2009 decision on same-sex marriage. The Department of Political Science will present a panel discussion on trends in judicial selection nationwide and in Iowa, and the implications on this election for the future of the Iowa judiciary. Scott Peters, Department of Political Science at UNI, will be joined by Malia Reddick and Rachel Payne Caufield, both affiliated with the American Judicature Society at Drake University. The discussion will take place at 3:30 p.m., Thursday,Oct. 28, in SRL 115.

The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra will offer its fall concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, in the Great Hall, GBPAC. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.

Visiting ensemble Areon Flutes will offer a recital at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. Areon Flutes, a professional flute chamber music ensemble, provides audiences a fresh new outlook on traditional chamber music. Noted for innovative programming and collaborations, Areon is establishing itself as a premier chamber music ensemble in the U.S. This event is free and open to the public.

Chopin Bonanza #2, will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. In a continuing celebration of the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, faculty artist Dmitri Vorobiev will coordinate this recital featuring student musicians from the piano studios at UNI. This event is free and open to the public.

Open to men and women. Anyone interested in officiating intramural volleyball must attend an Officials' Rules Clinic at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, or Wednesday, Oct. 27, in WRC 155. Starting pay is $7.25 to $7.50 per hour. For more information, call 273-7262.

Come to Love Your Body from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, in CME 109A. Enjoy free food and drinks while discussing the importance of a positive body image and loving our own body. For more information, e-mail Ariel Smith at smithacj@uni.edu.

Come to the design presentations for the production of "Mother Hicks" at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, in the Strayer-Wood Theatre. All are invited to learn more about the play.

Stop by and enjoy different varieties of chili every day now through Friday, Oct. 29. Chuckwagon Chili, Zesty Beef Chili, Mexican Chicken Chili and five others will be offered. For more on retail promotions, visit www.uni.edu/dor/promotions.

The Graduate Student Social Network is hosting Graduate Student Pumpkin Carving from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, in the CME. Family members of graduate students are welcome. To reserve a pumpkin, RSVP to gradlife@uni.edu by Monday, Oct. 18.

The UNI American Sign Language Club's next meeting will be at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, in the Maucker Union University Room. Nancy Moothart, a hearing-impaired program teacher/coordinator from AEA 267, will speak. Open to all students regardless of hearing status or signing ability. Interpreter always provided. Check us out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=130614202380&ref=ts or search for UNI ASL Club in groups.

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education will show two films: "Invisible Children," about child soldiers in Uganda, and "For Tomorrow: The TOMS Shoes Story." The films will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the CME.

Football hosts Illinois State in a Homecoming matchup at 4:05 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, in the UNI-Dome.