Regal's Report

 March 9, 1998

1996-1997 YEARBOOKS will be distributed early Spring Quarter. We will have the individual student photos for the 97-98 book available for approval and be set up for photos of students who started Winter and Spring Quarters, or missed the Fall photo. We will have past yearbooks available for students that are missing the past yearbooks.

STUDENT HEALTH HOURS--Student Health is staffed by a registered nurse, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Appointments are not necessary, but encouraged. Appointments can be made by calling Stacey at 8512 or Kellee at 8586. Every effort is made for student health to be open and the nurse to be available during the scheduled hours. However, there will be times when the nurse is not in. If the nurse is not in, please check the note located on the outside of the office door as to where she is, or seek Kellee, Bede Hall, room 106. If there is an emergency dial 9-911. The nurse can also be paged at 1-888-989-6004, during regular office hours.

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH--The Student Women's Association is sponsoring the window display in Dowell Hall. If interested in learning more about Women's History Month or the Student Women's Association, contact Traci Kelly (Tkelly), Melissa Christopherson (UMRC001), Sheila Roux (USAR001), Kylee Johnson (UKAJ002), Jody Lundbohm (UJML006) or Tifanii Jacobs (UTJJ001).

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.

LOST AND FOUND--Have you lost something? Have you found something and don't know where to bring it? Lost and Found is at the Bede Info Desk.

WINTER QUARTER GRADE AVAILABILITY--Winter term course grades are now available on the Student Access System (http:r2.micro.umn.edu/sai.run as well as the Golden Eagle Informer Line 218-281-8636. Other information available includes registration status information, holds on student's records, required registration approvals, student loan information, and STARS account transactions and billing statement.

CROOKSTON ARTIST SERIES--Bending the Bows--Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Performance will take place in the Crookston High School Auditorium. An uproariously funny show that could make Charlie Chaplin laugh and give Victor Borge the giggles! Violinist Eduard Minevich and fiddler Frank Leahy battle it out in a side-splitting comical performance which sweeps the spectrum of musical styles--country, folk, gypsy, traditional, jazz, swing, and classical. A delightful and at times whimsical blending of seemingly incompatible worlds--from Grand Ol' Opry to Carnegie Hall, from Paris, France to Paris, Texas, from Moscow, Russia to Moscow, Idaho. There's musical entertainment aplenty in this whirlwind program of dueling fiddles. An ever-surprising mingling of Country and Classical--truly gopher baroque. Bending the Bows is comic musical theater at its tickle-the-funnybone best, with a rich diet of humor, drama, story, banter, and musical virtuosity. Student tickets available for $1.00 at the Bede Info Desk.

DROPPING AND ADDING CLASSES--Students eligible to use web self-registration may add classes without special approval through March 14^th and drop classes through April 20^th. See page 25 of the Spring 1998 Class Schedule for more specific information. Students must meet two conditions to be eligible to use web self-registration: 1) Must have a UMC cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00, and 2) Be officially admitted as a UMC degree-seeking students (PSEOA, NWTC-EGF, Adult Special, and College in the High School students are not eligible). All other students must process changes in registration in-person at the Office of the Registrar and must have adviser and all other required approvals.

LED READOUT BOARDS--If you would like a message on the LED readout board, please fill out a pink card at the Bede Info Desk and your message will run.

COMMUTER STUDENTS--Do you bring your lunch to campus or do you want to bring your lunch to campus and don't have a place to keep it cold? Well we have a refrigerator and a microwave oven for you to use in Bede Hall, room 116 (right across the hall from the Bede Info Desk. If you have any questions, please stop at the Bede Info Desk.

PHYSICIAN ON CAMPUS--As of October 8, there has been a medical staff member from the Altru Clinic - Crookston Branch on campus every Wednesday from approximately 12:00 - 2:00. This is being done on a trial basis. The physician and physician's assistants (PA) who are here every Wednesday are coming to UMC on what would normally be their afternoon off. They are coming to UMC as a service to the students so they don't have to travel to the clinic if they are ill. If there are no students scheduled, they usually do not stay until 2:00 p.m. That is why it is important for students to call for an appointment if they wish to be evaluated by a physician. Dr. Kanten and the PA's are employees of Altru Clinic and hence are unable to provide services without the student's insurance policy being billed. Altru-Crookston and UMC will evaluate the service at the end of the year to determine 1) whether or not to continue this service and 2) if the service continues what improvements/changes need to be made. Student input is extremely important in this aspect. Any comments or concerns are more than welcomed and can be directed to Stacey at 8512 or Don Cavalier at 8585.

UNIVERSITY FORUM--The first in a series of quarterly University Forums is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Selvig 305. This event will be connected to the UMC campus. Title: "Technology Enhanced Learning: Promise and Problems of Distance Education".

CAMPUS MINISTRY--Campus Ministry will meet Wednesday, March 11 in the Campus Ministry Lounge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

UMC HAS JOBTRAK ON-LINE--JOBTRAK is an on-line job listing service which partners with hundreds of colleges and University Career Centers nationwide. It is utilized by over 200,000 employers, 450+ college career centers and millions of college students and alumni. Services are provided in three areas: Job Listings, Company Profiles, and College Information. Access to JOBTRAK will enable students, alumni, and personnel to receive employment opportunities via the internet. To access JOBTRAK at UMC stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and pick up a sheet. Regal pick of the week is: Patricia Christlieb

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING HOCKEYBALL CHAMPS--Women: Lisa Detloff, Katy Caughey, Janelle Nelson, Kim Lawson, Natalie Foltz, Tamillee Nennich, Kelli Rusch; Men: Fred Hall, John Connell, Alex Dohman, Brian Smith, Scott Narog, Nathan Studer, Chris Momberg, Tom Moore and Dave Kuehn.

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES with the North Zone USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region and Natural Resources Conservation Service in Nebraska book is available at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

JOB FAIR--The Grand New Job Fair, April 6, 1998, from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the UND Memorial Union. For more information contact Kellee at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

NEW DEADLINE FOR REGAL REPORT ARTICLES--The new deadline to have an article in the weekly Regal's Report is Thursday at Noon. Submit articles to Kellee, Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 or kthingel.

UROC--Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program--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 $1,000.00) and expense allowance (up to $300.00) for a single project. The maximum award is $1,300.00. 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 April 6, 1998 (for projects from July 1, 1998 to June 15, 1999); 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.

WANTED: STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE--Student Representative to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Duties include being aware of campus and University issues, attendance and participation in weekly CSA Forum meetings, attendance of monthly Board of Regents meetings on the Twin Cities campus. Benefits: Quarterly stipend, paid travel, involvement in campus and University policy making and making great contacts. Contact Brett Hoerner or Mark Erickson for more information.

MORSEL MUGS ARE IN--The new Morsel Mug is finally in. Price: $4.00/mug. For $.30 you can get refills of coffee or pop. Friday til 10:00 a.m. you can fill your mug FREE with pop or coffee. Stop by Morsel's today and get your mug!

COFFEE TALK--Coffee Talk the new coffee shop in town is located at 118 East Fletcher. The Coffee Talk will give students a 10% discount if you show your UCard. Also they are featuring music night every Wednesday and Poetry night every Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

DAKOTA HEARTLAND HEALTH SYSTEM JOB OPENINGS are posted at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 weekly. Stop by and check out the open positions. Also available is a 24 hour job line.

CHESTER FRITZ--A CHORUS LINE, April 3. To reserve a ticket contact Kellee in the Counseling and Career Center Office, Bede Hall, room 106.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT--Due to several complaints to the UMC Parking Committee the enforcement of parking violations, ticketing, and towing will become more aggressive. Parking permits are available from the Business Office in Selvig Hall. Reminder OVERNIGHT PARKING in lots G, H, I, A, J and K is prohibited except in designated areas. If you have any questions please contact Gary Willhite at 281-8530.

SNOW REMOVAL SCHEDULE--Parking Lot D, Thursday, March 12 and Thursday, March 26. Move vehicles to E-lot before 9:00 a.m. to avoid a ticket or tow. Parking Lot E, Thursday, March 19. Move vehicles to south lane of E-lot by 9:00 a.m. to avoid a ticket or tow. Designated parking, E-lot SE corner and D-lot NE corner. If temperatures are extremely cold, you will be notified if snow removal will be cancelled. For any questions, contact Gary Willhite at Security Services, McCall Hall, 281-8530.

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE CAREER CENTER—Undecided about a career? Come to the Counseling and Career Center and take the Campbell Interest and Skills Inventory, the Myers-Briggs, and check out the Discover Program. Available to UMC students for $12.00; High School students, $15.00; UMC affiliate, $10.00; Non-student, $30.00.

MANAGE YOURSELF—PURCHASE AN ERP DISK--GET YOUR RESUME ON LINE—The Counseling and Career Center has an Early Registration Disk available for UMC students. Price $10.00. Stop by and fill out the disk and have your resume and development plan on-line. For more information stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

RELAX IN THE LOUNGE ON WEEKENDS--BEDE STUDENT CENTER WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS—We have just received great news that we will be able to have Bede Student Center open on Saturdays and Sundays for the remainder of the year. This will allow students easy access to the game room, outdoor recreation equipment, a place to study and be. The hours will be Noon to 5:00 p.m..

TRANSCRIPT UPDATE—In compliance with new national transcript guidelines, your University transcript no longer lists courses (and grades for those courses) taken at other institutions. Your University transcript will continue to list the name of the previous institution and the number of credits transferred. A new report, the Student Course Report, will list all transferred courses (including the title and grade for each) as well as all your University coursework. Reports are available at the Office of the Registrar, 109 Selvig Hall.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES who need academic accommodations for this quarter are reminded to stop by Bede 119 to arrange for those accommodations. Students who need and use accommodations, and who arrange for them early, give themselves a much improved chance for academic success. Be your own best advocate.

CAMPUS STORM CLOSING—When possible, the decision to close the campus due to adverse weather conditions and the corresponding announcement will be made by 6:30 a.m. The announcement will include the Children’s Center also being closed. The typical duration for the closing will be 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The following radio and TV stations will be notified: Radio—KROX 1260 AM, KYCK 97FM, KQHT 96 FM, KTRF 1230 AM, KKAQ 1460 AM, KKCQ 1480 AM, and Television—WDAZ Channel 8, KVLY Channel 11, KXJB Channel 4. A voice message will also be left on campus telephones and the automated attendant at 281-6510. Should Crookston schools be closed (not delayed), but the University in session, a positive announcement will be made over the radio. Events with UMC sponsorship and non-UMC events held on campus are subject to the official general closing.

DR. KANTEN WILL BE ON THE UMC CAMPUS EVERY WEEK--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.

WIN A FREE MOVIE TICKET--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.

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 $.50 per page.

STUDENT/STAFF TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES—Students living off campus can pick up their copy of the Student/Staff Directory at the Registrar’s Office in Selvig Hall. On-campus students should have received their copy of the directory from their RA.

BANNER PAGES—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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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