October 19, 1998

TRIP TO WINNIPEG--Saturday and Sunday, November 7 & 8. Room for twenty-three people (4 per room). Cost: $20.00 at the time of sign-up and includes 1 night lodging, transportation, lunch and breakfast. You will need money for shopping, dinner, etc.. Sign up at the Bede Information Desk.

BOOKSTORE REVAMPED--Open House--Join in the celebrations and enjoy a wickedly good sale October 12-23, 1998. Sign up for free drawings. 20% of UMC clothing, 20% off imprinted giftware, 20% off reference books, and 25% off New York Times paperback bestsellers. Excludes sales items. Bookstore is located in 136 Bede Hall.

FREE GIFT PACKS--Free Gift Packs at the Bookstore. Free "His" and "Her" gift packs while supplies last at the Bookstore.

FLU SHOTS--It's that time of year again…cold and flu season. Two Flu Shot Clinics will be offered again this year. In order to provide better service, two nurses from Polk County Nursing Service will be on campus both days providing flu shots. (Regal pick of the week is: Manda Schmeling). STUDENTS ONLY: Tuesday, November 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., SCC 131, cost: free and ALL OTHERS: Monday, November 9 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m., SCC 131 and the cost is $8.00. Call Stacey at 281-8512 if you have any questions.

IHSA WESTERN TEAM--On October 3^rd and 4^th the IHSA Western team traveled to Brookings, SD to compete in a show against SDSU, SCSU, ISU, UNL and UWRF. The team had a great show and had a lot of enthusiasm and teamwork. UMC was well represented and is a very well rounded team. Individual results are as follows: Addam Albright, 5^th, 2^nd; Melissa Andrist 3^rd, 4^th; Jennifer Bangsund 2^nd, 3^rd; Mike Davis 2^nd, 1^st; Mark Deshler 6^th, 1^st; Kelly Fulton 1^st, 3^rd; Rowdi Hildebrand 2^nd, 5^th; Tara Kude 5^th, 1^st; Corri Lavergne 2^nd, 4^th, Luke McCapes 1^st, 2^nd; Melissa McCormack 3^rd, 1^st; Tyler Olson 2^nd, 1^st; Sharon Remer 2^nd, 3^rd; Beth Roeschlein 1^st, 2^nd and Emily Wetmore 1^st, 1^st. On October 10 the IHSA Western Team traveled to Ames, Iowa to Iowa State University. There they competed against UNL, SDSU, ISU, UWRF and UWM. UMC was Reserve High Point Team in the first show and then was the High Point Team for the second show. We were consistently in the top of our classes and again worked well as a team. Individual results are as follows: Kelly Fulton 6^th and 6^th Reining, 3^rd and 2^nd Rail; Mark Deshler 2^nd, 1^st; Jennifer Bangsund 4^th, 3^rd; Tyler Olson 5^th, 4^th; Tara Kude 6^th; Melissa Andrist 4^th, 2^nd; Rowdi Hildebrand 3^rd, 2^nd; Stacy Spanier 2^nd, 2^nd; Luke McCapes 1^st, 2^nd; Mike Davis 1^st, 1^st; Corrine Laverge 3^rd, 2^nd; Anita Start 6^th, 1^st. Congratulations to a job well done. Keep up the good work.

THE HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION is also raffling an Appaloosa Colt to raise money for the IHSA travel. We will begin selling on campus in two weeks. However we are starting to sell the tickets on Friday, October 16. Tickets are $1.00. If you are interested in buying a ticket or two, contact a club member.

BE ADVISED--AFTERNOON CLASSES CANCELLED--From 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, afternoon classes will be cancelled for a special half-day to be devoted to semester conversion advising for students. Information and advising sessions have been scheduled concerning UMC's change from a quarter-based academic year to a semester-based year beginning fall 1999. An all-campus session for students, faculty, and interested staff is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. in Kiehle auditorium, followed at 1:30 by group sessions for each program major, with individual advising sessions between advisers and advisees scheduled to begin at 2:30. Special prizes will be given to the first 200 students at the opening session and coupons that can be redeemed for an ice-cream treat will be provided to all students attending the program sessions. An information table will be staffed in the Sahlstrom Conference Center foyer to provide information and answer questions.

STUDENT AMBASSADORS--Student Ambassadors for the 1998-1999 school year are: Kerstin Trimble, Luis Delgado, Kathy Bade, Petronella Chilala, Martin Hochhalter, Melissa McCormack, Eric Perkins, Tracy Chen, Tashma Teepell, Jody Lundbohm, Josh Wilcoxen and Sarah Williamson. UMC Student Ambassadors assist with a wide range of campus service projects and educational activities to enhance the campus climate for all members. Advisors for the group this year are Stacey Grunewald and Laurie Wilson.

AN OBSESSION TO DIE FOR--October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Bede Ballroom. More information to come.

STUDENT/STAFF DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE--Students living off-campus may pick up the Student/Staff Directory at the Registrar's Office in Selvig Hall. Students living on-campus should have received their copy from their R.A..

1998 HIKE FOR HABITAT--What is it? A five kilometer (3.1 miles) hike to raise funds for the Crookston Area Habitat for Humanity. When is it? Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m.. Why Should I hike? To raise money for the Habitat houses in the Crookston area. Prizes will be awarded to the top two pledge collectors. Questions? Call Pam Holsinger-Fuchs at 281-8585 (daytime) and 281-1294 (evenings and weekends).

CAR STERO CONTEST WINNERS ARE Derrick Schmalenberg and Mike Kopecky. Congratulations!!

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.

WIN A $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE--New freshmen students have been sent an e-mail message requesting that they complete a short "New Student Survey" via the web. Two names will be drawn at random from those completing the survey and each will receive a $50.00 gift certificate from the UMC Bookstore. If you received the e-mail message about the survey please complete it and enter your name in the drawing. The winning names will be listed in the Regal's Report.

BEDE SUGGESTION BOX--"Could you please acquire an ironing board, and possibly an iron-and add it to the rental list". In checking with Residence Life they have several portable ironing boards and irons that can be checked out for free at the Skyberg Desk. I think this should help you out. If off-campus students still want me to pursue this put your names in the suggestion box with this suggestion again and I will purchase one for Bede. Pam Holsinger-Fuchs

INTERESTED IN PROMOTING SCHOOL SPIRIT--Are you interested in promoting school spirit by cheering on our athletic teams as well as attending athletic events? We are looking for a spirited person who would like to be Regal the Eagle at sporting events. If you are interested, please contact Rose at the White House by calling 8439 or you can email her at rulseth. Your job as Regal does pay $20.00 for each game. Come out and show your spirit.

RESIDENT ADVISOR APPLICATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN--Applications are now being taken for the position of Resident Advisor. This position will be for the Winter and Spring quarters. Applications will be taken through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Applications can be picked up at the Office of Residential Life in McCall Hall or at the Skyberg Desk. The Resident Advisor position offers several opportunities for obtaining and improving life skills that will help you be successful in the future. The R.A. position offers room, 80 meals and $132.00 in Morsel money and a $200.00 stipend per quarter. If you have any questions about becoming a Resident Advisor, please contact Assistant Director Tim Harrison at 281-8533. Let us help you come out on top in your future. Pick up your Resident Advisor application today.

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.

REAUTHORIZATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT--One of the bonuses of the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which has been passed by the House and Senate and will be soon signed by the President, is that any college graduate with a guaranteed (FFELP) or direct loan will be able to refinance or consolidate their loans at a new, low interest rate of 7.46% until January 31, 1999. Currently enrolled students can refinance their loans as well, with the same low rate until January 31, 1999. A good opportunity for many of our students.

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE TRI-COLLEGE CAREER FAIR—Tuesday, November 17, 1998, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Centennial Hall, Fargo Civic Center. Employer contacts, Career information, Present resumes, and Schedule interviews. Open to all students seeking permanent positions, co-op positions, and career information. For registration and information contact the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

CAREER DAY '98--Autumn's Best Event--Wednesday, October 21, 1998, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the North Star Ballroom at the University of Minnesota. For a list of companies or more information contact Kellee at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

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.

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. Following are some of the events coming to the Chester Fritz: Special performances: Grease, Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m., Royal Winnipeg Ballet "Dracula", Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m., A Christmas Carol, Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m., Peter, Paul and Mary; Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m., Lorie Line, Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.; Individual Shows: Terri Clark, Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m., Aesop’s Fables, Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m., Winnie the Pooh, Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m., Fiddler on the Roof, Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sawyer Brown, Sunday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. Regal pick of the week is: Gregory Read. For more information or a brochure please see Kellee. SPECIAL: CATS has been added for October 30 and 31.

CAMPUS ASSEMBLY—The Campus Assembly Executive Committee adopted a motion to change the regular Campus Assembly meeting dates for the 1998-1999 year. All of the meetings will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Dowell Hall 207. Following are the dates: Fall Quarter, Thursday, November 5, 1998; Winter Quarter, Thursday, January 28, 1999; and Spring Quarter, Thursday, April 22, 1999.

LOCK YOUR VEHICLE—A reminder to lock your vehicle while parked in our UMC lots. We have had three reported thefts of parking permits from vehicles in the past week. If you have any questions, please contact Gary Willhite in the Office of Residential Life, McCall Hall.

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.

ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPENER—Electric pencil sharpener is now available at the Bede Info Desk.

PHYSICIAN ON CAMPUS—Need to see a physician? You can at Student Health, 111 Bede Hall, most Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Dr. Kanten, from Altru Clinic-Crookston, will see UMC students at this time. You must make an appointment ahead of time. Your insurance will be billed for an office visit. Call Stacey at 281-8512 for more information.

STUDENT INSURANCE—For those students who are enrolled in the Student Insurance policy offered by UMC, there will be an informational session Thursday, October 8 from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131. Dean McCleary and Stacey Grunewald will be on hand to try to answer any questions you might have regarding the health insurance policy. Call Dean at 281-8324 or Stacey at 281-8512 for more details.

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.

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.

WIN A FREE GIFT--REGAL’S PICK—Regal’s pick to WIN a Bookstore gift certificate or 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

RELAX IN THE LOUNGE ON WEEKENDS--BEDE STUDENT CENTER IS OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS—This will allow students easy access to the game room, outdoor recreation equipment, and a place to study and be. The hours are Noon to 5:00 p.m..

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.