Regal's Report

 October 7, 1997

ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK is October 20 – 25. Watch for upcoming events to attend. Regal pick is: Trevor Dale.

OTHER NOMINATIONS FOR HOMECOMING ARE—King: Dave Kuehn, Mike Nordby and Dana Blume; Queen: Sunny Haglund, Denise Albright, Stacy Schulz and Lisa Pedersen; Prince: Carl Aho, Brady Sedler, Leif Storbakken, Jon Ackerman, Ryan Benbo, David Henderson, Bryan Henderson, Jeff Hemberger and Brian McIntire; Princess: Karen Moldenhauer, Virginia Fisher, Sara Gunderson, Michelle Cook, Kristina Altepeter, Kari Baker, Alicia Wiebe, Kendra Corneliusen and Renaw Henderson. Congratulations on your nomination!!

NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF RAPE—Experts estimate that as many as 90 percent of all rapes are never reported; in those that are reported, about 60% of the victims know their assailants. (In one study by the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Rape, 92% of adolescent rape victims said they were acquainted with their attackers. Reported in Newsweek, April 9, 1984).

NEW SENATORS—New senators elected for 1997-1998 are Jon Ackerman and Hally Damm. Congratulations Jon and Hally!!

CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS—Basketball and Hockey Cheerleading tryouts will be Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Bede Ballroom. Mark this date down and stay posted for practice sessions. For more information contact Rebecca Jelinek. Help support our Eagles!!

VALID PARKING PERMIT—Reminder—vehicles parked on the campus must have a valid parking permit displayed from their rear view mirror. Permits may be purchased from the Business Office in Selvig. Vehicles without permits and in violation of posted and/or printed parking guidelines will be ticketed and towed.

REWARD BEING OFFERED—The Security Services Department is offering a $100.00 reward for information leading to the apprehension of individuals involved in the bombing/explosion on campus Monday, September 29. Contact Gary Willhite, Director of Residential Life/Security Services, 281-8530, McCall Hall.

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Starting Wednesday, October 8^th there will be! Student Health is pleased to announce that there will be a physician from the Altru Clinic on campus at Student Health, 111 Bede Hall, every Wednesday from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Please call Stacey at 281-8512 to make an appointment or if you have any questions. Take advantage of this new service. Your insurance company will be billed at a normal office visit rate.

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP)—Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad. Why Study Abroad? Student abroad offers the opportunity to gain valuable international experience. This experience is rapidly becoming part of a competitive resume. You will be entering a job market where almost all activities have been internationalized and to be competitive it is essential to have the skills necessary to thrive in the global arena. The NSEP provides opportunities for Americans to study in regions critical to U.S. national interests (excluding Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand). In the rapidly changing world environment, these regions are important international players. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens and matriculated as undergraduates at a U.S. university, college or community college. In this merit-based competition, students may apply for study in summer ’98, fall and/or spring ’99. NSEP awards are available up to a maximum of $8,000.00 per semester or $16,000.00 per academic year. For applications contact your NSEP Campus Representative or call the NSEP office toll free at (800) 618-NSEP. Application deadline: February 9, 1998. Contact: National Security Education Program, Undergraduate Scholarships, Institute of International Education, 1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 or call (800) 618-NSEP or 202-326-7697.

IMMUNIZATIONS—Polk County Nursing will be on campus Monday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Conference Center 131 providing students with immunizations (MMR and Tetanus boosters). These are FREE for students, $4.00 for anyone else. You will NOT be allowed to register for winter quarter until these records are in compliance with Minnesota state law. Call Stacey at 281-8512 for more information.

CAMPUS MINISTRY will meet Wednesday, October 8, 1997 in the Campus Ministry Lounge, 2^nd Floor, Bede hall. NOTE: The change of time—5:45 p.m. Students will be off-campus from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., dinner and outing. Sign up on Campus Ministry door. Everyone welcome.

NEW ARCHERY TARGET AT UMC—Archery target now set up by the Meat Facilities Building by UTOC. The target is now available for practice.

CELEBRATING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS OF ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR October 2 (begins sundown October 1 – October 11, 1997) 1 Tishri – 10 Tishri 5758. The Jewish High Holy Days are observed during the 10 day period between the first day (Rosh Hashanah) and the 10^th day (Yom Kippur) of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated the first and second days of Tishri. It is a time of family gatherings, special meals and sweet tasting foods. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day of the Jewish year and is observed on the tenth day of Tishri. It is a day of fasting, reflection and prayers.

UMC ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS—The University of Minnesota, Crookston Soccer team tied with UND on Tuesday afternoon 1-1. The Soccer team is currently 1-8-1.

REGAL’S PICK—Regal’s pick to WIN a movie pass to the Grand Theater. Each week a different student’s name will appear in the Regal’s Report. Spot your name to receive your movie pass and bring your I.D. to the Student Activities Office, 120 Bede Hall.

10 FREE TICKETS are now available through the Bede Info Desk for UMC students for the Crookston Artist Series in the Crookston High School Auditorium. "The Bullas" Friday, October 10, 1997, 7:30 p.m. THE BULLAS are a fine entertainment choice for the 90’s. Soulful country, high energy bluegrass, fast, fancy fiddling, close, blood harmony, and heart-felt gospel are all part of THE BULLAS’ professional, yet personable show.

LOCKERS FOR RENT ON CAMPUS—Tired of carrying your books around or worrying about your computers? Rent a locker for $5.00 a year plus a $5.00 deposit. Lockers are located all over campus. Stop by the Bede Info Desk for more information.

COOKIES—Campus Ministry offers cookie and milk Thursdays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. so stop by. Meet new friends or bring a friend. Everyone is welcome.

CHESTER FRITZ—UMC fee paying students may purchase tickets at the UND Chester Fritz at a discount. Following is a list of upcoming events: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, October 6; Kathy Mattea, October 7. For more information on tickets and the price please contact Kellee at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

HOW TO REMOVE YOUR BANNER PAGES ON YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER—Before printing you should check to make sure that your banner page is off. This is a waste of paper. The steps to remove your banner page are: start button, settings, printers, double click on printer icon that you want to change, go to menu bar and select printer, properties, next window click the tab printer settings, says banner settings –click on enable banner under banner settings so that the checked box is blank, then click o.k.. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk in Dowell Hall or call 281-8000.

THE UMC FITNESS CENTER is now open Monday through Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Soon the center will be open weekdays from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. as well. Saturday the Center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please renew your fall quarter membership. Cost is $15.00 per quarter for UMC employees, $40.00 for a family membership per quarter. To purchase a membership or if you have any questions about the Center please contact Pete Tyler at 281-8416.

UROP—UROP offers financial awards to undergraduate students for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member. UROP affords undergraduates the unique educational experience of collaborating with a faculty member on the design and implementation of a project. It encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special projects. UROP applications are judged on the quality of the proposed project and the educational benefit to the student. Students may receive both a stipend (up to $950.00) and expense allowance (up to $250.00) for a single project. The maximum award is $1,200.00. All full-time undergraduates are eligible to apply provided they are in good academic standing. Students on academic probation and adult special students are not eligible. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on October 10, 1997 (for projects from January 1, 1998 to June 15, 1998); completed applications should be returned to the Academic Affairs Office, 302 Selvig Hall. Late applications will not be accepted. Copies of projects funded in the past are on reserve in the library. For more information, please contact one of the following individuals: Connie Batten, Information Networking Management; Arlyss Grosz, Health Management; Melissa Hower-Moritz, Equine Science; Mark Huglen/Sonia Spaeth, Sport and Recreation Management; Richard Nelson, Agricultural Management; Marsha Odom, Arts and Sciences; Chris Robberts, Food Processing Management; Robert Smith, Management.

AA GROUP—Students interested in forming a campus AA group may stop by Laurie Wilson’s office in 119 Bede to inquire. A contact person for regional AA groups has also left information about area meeting places and times. NA group will meet Thursday evenings at 7:00 at the Crookston Church of Christ on Barrette Avenue.

NEED MONEY—If you are a student who would like to earn $6.18 per hour without leaving campus to do it, consider signing up to read textbooks for students with reading disabilities. You do not have to be workstudy eligible for this job, but you must possess strong reading abilities and be able to complete work in a timely way. See Linda Rains in the Academic Assistance Center, Owen 217 for more information.

ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT YOU CAN DO IN CROOKSTON FOR EXCITEMENT? We have the workstudy opportunity for you! America Reads is looking for students with positive attitudes who want to make a difference in a child’s life. You have a chance to tutor in the Crookston Public School system. What a great experience. For questions, contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, 120 Bede Student Center.

CAREER FAIRS—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and pick up information on Career Fairs that are coming up in the area.

COPY MACHINE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE—There is a copy machine located in Bede Hall for student use. To have a copy made stop by the Bede Info Desk and the student workers will assist you. The charge per page is $.10.

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD ON CAMPUS—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and check out the companies that will be coming to UMC to interview UMC students. Examples: Carlson, Lundquist & Company, Ltd.; Eagles Wing Inc.; Domino’s Pizza; U.S. Army; Corporate Technologies; Great Plains Software; MassMutual; Land O Lakes; 21^st Century Genetics.

LIFT KEYS—Lift keys are available at the Bede Info Desk.

QUESTIONS ABOUT A JOB SEARCH IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY—Students with disabilities planning to begin a job search or participate in interview experiences are urged to stop by the Office for Students with Disabilities in 119 Bede Hall to discuss your work seeking strategies! Be familiar with employment rights and responsibilities for persons with disabilities, discuss interview techniques, and consider when and if to disclose your disability to a potential employer. A variety of publications from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as many other resources exist to assist you with your career search process.

COLLEGE RECRUITER EMPLOYMENT MAGAZINE—Copies of the College Recruiter employment magazine are located in the Career Center. It contains recruitment ads from a wide variety of national and local organizations as well as several informative articles. It is designed to help you find rewarding part-time, full-time, and career opportunities. The College Recruiter is published three times a year. This fall issue will be distributed through December 31^st. If you have any questions please contact Don Cavalier in Bede Hall, room 106.

RIDES TO CHURCH—If you need a ride to Church on Sunday please call (by Thursday) Collette, Campus Ministry Director at 281-8516 to arrange transportation.

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION PACKET (ERP)—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center and pick up your 1stPlace! Electronic Disk. Price $15.00. Freshman special $10.00. UMC Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

PART-TIME JOB LIST—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and pick up a copy of the part-time jobs available in Crookston.

FAX MACHINE AVAILABLE FOR UMC STUDENT USE—You may send or receive a fax in the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 for only $1.00 per page.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES stop by Bede Hall, room 119 to visit with Laurie Wilson regarding academic accommodations. Welcome to UMC.

RELAX WITH A GAME OF POOL—Stop by the Bede Info Desk and check out the pool equipment. Pool tables are located on the second floor of Bede along with foosball and table tennis.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL—Stop by the Bede Info Desk and pick up a brochure on all the equipment UMC has for rent. Enjoy the last days of summer with a canoe ride. For only $4.00 you can go and relax for the day on the Red River. Many more items including tents, sleeping bags, cook stoves, cross country skis and many more items.