November 16, 1998

RESIDENCE HALLS REOPEN--Residence Halls will open on November 29 at 1:00 p.m. from the Thanksgiving break. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

TURKEY DISCOUNT SALE November 9-20 at the UMC Bookstore, 136 Bede Hall. 35% off--pick a

feather for discounts up to 35% off UMC clothing and imprinted giftware. 25% off--New York Times

paperback bestsellers (everyday pricing). 20% off--calendars, Native American Heritage Month books

and Children's books.

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.

As always this information can also be accessed from links at the main semester conversion website at:

or by following links from UMC's homepage.

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.

FREE MASSAGE--Marcia "Pearl" Goebel, a licensed therapist from Studio 108, will be on campus Tuesday, November 17 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. providing students with a free head/neck massage to help you relax during finals week! If you are interested, please make an appointment by calling Stacey at 281-8512. Sponsored by Student Health.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING--1998 Orientation Leaders: Mark Martens, Chris Shulstad, Nikki Fiorini, Tamilee Nennich, Rebecca Thooft, Kristi Sola, Shane Naslund, Natalie Foltz, Nadine Raddatz, Rebekah Stortroen, Kari Baker, John Rozek, Leda Harris, Kristi Pederson, Bridget Stortroen, Matthew Smith, Melissa McCormack, Jason Marshall, Karolyn Joop, Sheila Roux, Barb Heinze, Yvonne Hoffman, Meranda Jacobson, James Becraft, Kyle Cochrane, Jon Ackerman, Eric Perkins, Asier Larrea, Jim Boesen and Gwen Hoie. Watch in the upcoming months for information about how to become a 1999 Orientation Leader.

SUGGESTION BOX--CASHING CHECKS AT THE BEDE INFO DESK--Question: "I think we should be able to cash checks at the Bede info Desk--Maybe set a limit on the amount…whatever, but the Business Office hours are not that convenient." Response: "I am sorry we are unable to do this for several reasons. One we have very limited amounts of money at the desk and for security reasons are unable to have more. Also if a check would bounce we would be responsible for collecting on this and do not have the staff to do this. We do have an ATM (Cash Machine) on campus in Morsel's and also the Business Office is open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We hope these hours can meet your needs." If you have any further questions or comments contact Dean McCleary, Selvig Hall, or Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, Bede Hall, Room 120.

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.

WINNERS OF THE DRAWINGS FOR THE "REVAMPED" OPEN HOUSE AT THE BOOKSTORE--Winners were Rose Ulseth, Nichole Gromer, Melissa Combs, Chris Solie, Marlene Johnson and Steve Brandt. Congratulations.

BEDE LOUNGE WILL BE CLOSING AT 7:00 P.M.--Bede Lounge doors will now be locked at 7:00 p.m. due to vandalism that has occurred after hours when the offices are closed. If you have any questions or comments please see Pam Holsinger-Fuchs in Bede Hall, room 120. Regal pick of the week is: Janelle Nelson

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.

1999-2000 CORO FELLOWS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS--Coro is now looking for outstanding leaders from our campus for the 1999-2000 Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. They would like our assistance in identifying individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders and are looking to take the next critical step in their career. The Coro Fellows Program is a nine-month, graduate-level, full-time, experienced-based leadership training program in public affairs. Fellows are provided with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of public policy and decision-making by working closely with individuals and institutions that influence life in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Forty-eight fellows are chosen annually to participate in this program in St. Louis, New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. For more information contact the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

ON CAMPUS RECRUITING--Lowell Tangen from Agra Placements will be on campus interviewing Tuesday, November 17. To sign up for an interview stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

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.

21^st CENTURY GENETICS will be on campus interviewing Thursday, December 3^rd. To sign up for an interview please stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

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, 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 Bede Info Desk 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.

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.

CAMPUS ASSEMBLY MEETINGS—All of the meetings will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Dowell Hall 207. Following are the dates: Winter Quarter, Thursday, January 28, 1999; and Spring Quarter, Thursday, April 22, 1999.

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.

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.

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.

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.