Regal's Report 

 February 8, 1999

THE PLAY--NO WITNESS--Tuesday and Wednesday, February 9 and 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium. Some members of the audience become jurors. Come and cast your vote.

STUDENT FORUM APPLICATIONS--Student Forum applications are due February 9 at the Bede info Desk. This is for a senator position for spring quarter.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP--The Crookston Rotary Club announces the availability of Ambassadorial Scholarships for the 2000-2001 academic year. These scholarships are worth up to $23,000 each, and are offered through Rotary International District 5580 Scholarships Committee. April 1 deadline. Application forms available from the Office of Multicultural and International Programs. For more information, please contact Dr. Bob Nelson, president of the Crookston Rotary Club.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK--Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 8-14. There will be a kindness wall between Bede Lounge and Morsel's. Stop and pledge to do an act of kindness to make UMC and our community better.

CONGRATULATIONS--Congratulations to Andrew Jenson who was the 1^st place winner and Tom Powers who won 2^nd place in the Bede Student Union Billiards competition.

BLOOD DRIVE--During the January Blood Drive 53 people volunteered to donate and 47 were able to give. There were 13 first time donors. United Blood Services was extremely pleased with the turnout from the UMC community and consider this one of the most successful blood drives. A very sincere thank you to those who donated and especially to those who had to wait longer than expected to donate due to unforeseen circumstances. Your continued support makes it all possible. The next blood drive will be April 13. Regal pick of the week is: David Hansen

AG-ARAMA--Winners of the Ag Industries Show were Lisa Detloff 1st, Joel Ekberg 2^nd, Mike Walzak 3^rd. Winner of the Mech-Ag-Athon was Kelly Schlauderaff. Animal Science Sweepstakes Jon Ackerman and Jeff Pokorney; Crop Sweepstakes Martin Hochhalter; Horticulture Jennifer Moen; Natural Resources Sweepstakes Michelle Johnson. King Neil Wiese; Queen Natalie Foltz; Prince Paul Detloff; Princess Amber Noble. True Grit Award Natalie Foltz. Congratulations.

PARKING LOT UTILIZATION REPORT--Parking Lot Utilization Average for Winter Quarter: Lot A, 80.3%; Lot D, 67.1%; Lot D-S, 43.5%; Lot E, 40.8%; Lot G, 86.0%; Lot H, 88.1%; Lot I, 80.8%; Lot J, 98.6%; Lot K, 43.6%. If you have any questions contact the Office of Residential Life in McCall Hall.

RESIDENT ADVISOR POSITIONS OPEN--The Office of Residential Life is anticipating an opening for the position of Resident Advisor for Spring Quarter 1999. If you are interested in developing life long skills that can make you more marketable after you are done with school, then we have the position for you. Applications are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10. Please stop by the office of Residential Life in McCall Hall or the Skyberg Desk and get your application now.

BEDE WORD OF THE DAY--Submit a word to the Bede Info Desk (no vulgarity) and it may be chosen as Bede's Word of the Day. Everyday at the Bede Info Desk we will post a new word and the meaning. Find out the meaning of ten words and earn a free soda.

MOVIE EVERY SUNDAY IN BEDE LOUNGE--Stop by the Bede Info Desk and check out the movie list. Select a movie to watch on Sunday afternoons in Bede Lounge. February 14, An Officer and a Gentleman; and February 21, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m..

SHIPWRECKED IN CROOKSTON '99 will be held February 8-13. The dance is semi-formal and will be held in Bede Ballroom February 10 from 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. with the live band Kid Hollywood and the Wild Coconuts performing. Coronation will be Monday, February 8 at half time of the Men's Basketball game. Check the web page daily for clues to the hidden Sno Daze medallion. The winner receives $30.00 in Morsel's or Bookstore money.

CAR JUMP-STARTING SERVICE--Need your car jump-started? FREE OF CHARGE!! Call Kip at 281-8897 or Email UKKK003.

PULL FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE--Stop by the Bede Info Desk and pick up your own little cardboard Ronald McDonald house to start saving pop tabs.

FEBRUARY FITNESS--Increase your physical activity and eat more fruits and vegetables during February. That's what the Fitness Fever program is all about. The program is offered at no cost to people of all ages. Keep track of your daily activity and the servings of fruits and vegetables you eat on the Fitness Fever calendar. Over $1,000.00 in prizes will be awarded to all age groups. Those meet the challenge and return their calendar by March 5^th will be eligible for the grand prize drawings. Pick up your green schedule of events and calendar at the Bede Info Desk.

DIVERSITY AND EDUCATION--Mr. Juan Moreno, a former staff at UMC, and a past director of the Diversity Institute in the Twin Cities Campus, will be a guest speaker at UMC on February 9. He will give 3-one hour presentations, two of which will be designed for faculty/staff and one for students. The topic to be addressed is Diversity and Education. 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., SCC A&B, Session for Faculty and Staff; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., SCC A&B, Session for Students; and 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., SCC A&B, Session for Faculty and Staff (repeat). For more information contact Mario Prada, Office of Multicultural/International Programs.

1999 SEMINAR SERIES--Monday Evening International Series, UMC Sahlstrom Conference Center, Brown Dining Room, 6:00 p.m. Ethnic Dinner ($8.00 per person), 7:00 p.m. program. March 8, India Mystica: A Journey through the mystique of India by Deeptha Reddy; March 15, The Black Woman's Experience in America: An Evening of Song, Poetry, and Narrative by Denise Myers, Soprano; March 22, Native American Cuisine: Past to Present by Debbie and Barbara Stumblingbear; and March 29, Uruguay: The Switzerland of South America by Dr. Sara Badano and Mr. Gerardo Pin. For the Seminar Series please make reservations by calling Kellee at 281-8586 or Mario at 281-8508.

PLAY--The play "Murder at Sunset Lodge" will be February 12, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday show at 3:00 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium.

PRELIMINARY SEMESTER CLASS SCHEDULE--A reminder to students, faculty, and staff that preliminary semester class schedules for Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 are available at: http://www.umcrookston.edu/academics/semconv/semcatalog/index.htm

KEYS--The Office of Residential life found a set of car keys in Parking Lot D. Please stop by the Office of Residential Life to claim in McCall Hall.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSION--The UMC's Children's Center presents "A Look at Children's Friendships" with Gayle Nelson, Early Childhood Family Educator and former Director of UND Children's Center on Friday, February 12 at Noon. This lunch session is open to all UMC students and parents between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. A box lunch will be provided to enrolled participants FREE OF CHARGE and takes place in Sahlstrom Conference Center A & B. If you would like to sign up for a box lunch, please call Connie at 281-8285. This talk will be very informal, informative, and a fun way to pass the lunch hour. Regal pick of the week is: Matthew Hesby

EMPLOYERS COMING TO CAMPUS TO INTERVIEW--The following companies will be coming to UMC to interview UMC students. If you would like more information or would like to sign up for an interview please contact Kellee in the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106. Border Foods, Wednesday, February 17; Land O Lakes, Thursday, February 18; CBR, Thursday, February 18; Turtle River State Park, Tuesday, March 9; Minnesota Farmers Union, Tuesday, March 16 and Valleyfair, Wednesday, March 31.

NEW SERVICES AT THE BOOKSTORE--Expanded hours from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Film developing--24 hour service if dropped off before 11:00 a.m.. Cable payment drop-off box. UPS shipping. If you have any questions please see Leela in the Bookstore.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM WALT DISNEY WORLD COLLEGE PROGRAM--Representatives from Walt Disney World College Program will be at Concordia College this winter to recruit students. The required seminar will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18 in Ivers 386 followed by interviews that evening and the next day. If you have any questions please stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

UMC CAREER CENTER VIRTUAL JOB FAIR '99--Register today! Don't miss out! We need the help of the total UMC community. As you may have seen the "Virtual" Job Fair posters around the campus advertising the Career Center's first "Virtual" Job Fair from February 8-19. This year we are making grand-scale recruitment more convenient for our students who will be looking for full-time, part-time, internships and seasonal jobs. We would like to have all staff and faculty encourage students to register with the Career Center and place their resume on-line so those employers have the opportunity to review them. We will help all students interested in registering develop a quality resume to post on our web-server. Juniors and seniors should be especially encouraged to register for the "Virtual" Job Fair. All resumes posted will indicate the year that the student is in college and their graduation date for employer's information. If you are a student all you need to register is your laptop computer and an idea of how to create a resume anyplace, anytime, 24 hours a day. If you need hel0p stop by the Career Center and we will help you design a resume for the Web. Don't let the "Virtual" Job Fair 99 pass you by. Register today!!

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON SERIES--Sponsored as part of the Leadership Luncheon Series, FREE and open to all. Bring your lunch. Future Leadership Luncheons are: February 11, Interviewing & Resume Critique and February 18, Closing Luncheon. For more information contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs.

BEDE LOUNGE WILL NOW BE OPEN TIL 9:00 P.M.--Bede Lounge will now be open until 9:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

SEE A PHYSICIAN FREE--In an effort to better meet the health care needs of UMC students, Dr. Kanten will see students from 1:00 to 2:00 every Wednesday FREE of charge. Previously your health insurance was billed. This will no longer happen. You MUST make an appointment with Stacey, the school nurse, prior to being seen by Dr. Kanten. Any lab work and/or x-rays are the student's financial responsibility. Call Stacey at 281-8512 for more information.

LOCKERS AVAILABLE FOR RENT--There are lockers available all over campus for rent for $5.00 for the year. If you are interested please stop by the Bede Info Desk for more information.

EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES--Informational: Radio: KROX (AM 1260), KYCK (FM 97), KQHT (FM 96), KTRF (AM 1230), KKAQ (AM 1460), KKCQ (AM 1480); Television: WDAZ (Channel 8), KVLY (Channel 11), and KXJB (Channel 4) will be notified. Voice messages will be left on campus telephones and the automated attendant at 281-6510. For more information pick up and copy of the Emergency Closing Policies and Procedures at the Bede Info Desk.

CHESTER FRITZ EVENTS—Students who are carrying 12 credits or more and are paying the Student fee are able to receive tickets at the Chester Fritz for 1/3 off the regular ticket price. For more information or to order tickets please see Kellee in the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 or call her at 281-8586. Faculty and staff can also order tickets through Kellee but at the regular price.

SECURITY ISSUES--Please follow the posted signs at the Main entrance when entering the campus…the road to the left is ONE-WAY! Several near accidents have occurred this fall--with the Winter weather ahead, conditions will worsen. Stolen permits: lock your vehicle doors, several parking permits have been stolen from vehicles parked on the campus this past quarter. Towing and theft charges have been issued against two individuals in possession of the stolen permits. If you have any questions contact Gary Willhite, Director of Residential Life/Security Services, McCall Hall.

SEVERE WEATHER--When the University is shut down in case of a severe winter storm, Dining Services will offer the following meal schedule: NO BREAKFAST, Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Hall and Supper: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Hall. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Stumblingbear in Dining Services.

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

TOWING OF VEHICLES--Vehicles parking on the campus without a valid parking permit will be towed at the owner's expense. Permits are available at the Business Office, Selvig Hall. If you have any questions, contact Gary Willhite, McCall Hall.

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.

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.

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.

PHONE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES--You must dial 9-911 when using the courtesy phone in Bede Hall or Morsel's for medical emergencies or on campus residence hall rooms.

LOST AND FOUND--The lost and found box is located at the Bede Information Desk. We have a purse, hats, keys, backpacks, and several miscellaneous items.

HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL--You don't have to pay resort prices for a great skiing holiday -- if you choose Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels (HI-AYH) for your overnight accommodations. Overnight fees at 43 HI-AYH hostels located in some of the USA's top ski areas range from just $7.00 to $25.00 per person, per night. Many hostels have arranged special ski packages and a variety of discounts. For more information stop by the display rack in Bede Lounge.

STUDENT PAYROLL CHECKS--In order to ensure that students receive payroll checks on a timely basis, we need students and supervisors to assist in turning in time cards according to the biweekly payroll schedule. (Supervisors should have this schedule). Time cards need to be signed by the student and the supervisor and should be turned in immediately after the pay period ends in order to avoid delays. Paydays are every other Wednesday with checks available for pick up at the Business Office.

WEB EMPLOYER—Web Employer is a component that empowers employers we work with to post positions and search for candidate resumes over the web. This means less data entry for our office and staff and fewer hassles with faxing candidate resumes. Web Employer gives 1stPlace! up-to-date information on all employer activity by creating referral records so that we know which employers are contacting which applicants. Employers can only view active applicant resumes and are restricted from viewing any additional applicant information. Web components allow us to track and administer every interaction students and employers have with the system from the 1stPlace! database within our office. For more information contact the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

BORED WITH NOTHING TO DO? The Bede Info Desk has the cure. We have for your use many fun and exciting games, including Yahtzee, Cribbage, Scrabble, Playing Cards and much more. Stop in today and chase those blues away.

CAMPUS AA GROUP—Students interested in starting a campus AA group may leave their names with Laurie Wilson in Bede Hall room 119. If there are enough interested students, we will identify space on campus for a regular meeting.

UMC’S E-MAIL POLICY—E-mail addresses and passwords are assigned to individuals and are not to be shared. Students are encouraged to select an obscure password and change it frequently. Access to, and use of, e-mail is a privilege and should be treated as such by all users. Computing services, including e-mail, may not be used for illegal or unauthorized purposes including: harassment, destruction of, or damage to, equipment, software, or data belonging to others; or the disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications. Using e-mail to participate in illegal acts is itself illegal and may be subject to prosecution by state and federal authorities. Use of e-mail for private business purposes unrelated to the University is not allowed. Students are responsible for using system resources wisely. Students who use the system in ways that are judged excessive or wasteful, may have their access taken away and may be subject to University disciplinary procedures.

PARKING PERMITS—A reminder that all vehicles on campus must have a valid parking permit. Permits can be purchased from the Business Office in Selvig Hall. Vehicles without permits and/or parking in a No Parking Area will ticketed and/or towed. Thank you for your continued cooperation!

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.

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 be entered.

MORSELS MUGS ARE IN--The new Morsel Mugs are 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!

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES—If you need classroom accommodations or support services, please stop by Bede Hall room 119 to make those arrangements.

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.