February 14, 2000                                     

 

 

Y            HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!

 

TRIVIA--This week’s trivia winner is Brady Sedler.  The question was:  There are three teams in the NBA whose names do not end with an s (i.e. Timberwolves).  Which three teams are they?  Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat.  He can stop by and pick up his free Grand Theater movie pass from Meloni or Pam.  This week’s trivia question is:  If you were to spell out numbers, how high would you have to count until you would find the letter “A”? Write your answer on a slip of paper along with your name and e-mail address and drop it off in the box located at the Bede Information Desk by Noon, Thursday, February 17th.  We will draw a winner from the correct answers. The winner's name will appear in the February 21st Regal’s Report.

 

CONGRATULATION TO THE SNOW DAZE ROYALTY—King Josh Willcoxen, Queen Rebekah Stortroen, Prince Steve Brandt and Princess Lacey Casavan.  I would also like to take this opportunity to commend the S.P.A.C.E. committee on a job well done.  Snow Daze 2000 (Snow Safari) was truly a week to remember.

 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK – will be observed February 14-18.   A poster will be put up in the hallway between Morsel’s and Bede Lounge.  You will be able to place a heart on the poster indicating either an act of kindness you performed or an act that you were the recipient of.  On Friday, February 18th the Student Ambassadors will be providing free Pop & Popcorn in Bede from 10-12 as their Random Act of Kindness.

 

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ—will be held February 16th  in Bede.

 

THE PLAY “BLESS ME FATHER” – A two-act comedy will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium February 19th, 21st and 22nd.  There will be a Sunday performance 3:00 p.m. on February 20th also in Kiehle Auditorium.  Advanced tickets maybe purchased for the reduced priced  of $3 for adults and $1 for students.  Cost at the door will be $4 adults and $2 students.

 HORTICULTURE FLOWER SALE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 FROM 9-3 IN SCC LOBBY.  STOP BY AND PICK UP A FLOWER FOR THAT SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE.

 

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON—Tuesday, February 15 at noon in Dowell 205.  The topic will be “Resumes”.  We will be working on computers so plan on eating prior to attending the presentation.

 

ATTENTION STUDENTS—IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND SCHOOL DURING THE 2000-2001 ACADEMIC YEAR, YOU SHOULD BE COMPLETING YOUR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION NOW!!  If you completed the FAFSA last year prior to November, you should have received a Renewal application in early January.  If not, you can either pick up a form in the Financial Aid office or complete the form via the WEB at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

 

 CHILD CARE FUNDS—If you meet the criteria listed below and need child care assistance, please stop in the Financial Aid Office to pick up an application to see if you qualify for the State of Minnesota child Care Grant.  You must be a Minnesota Resident.  You are NOT receiving MFIP Benefits.  You must be enrolled for at least 8 credits a term.  You do NOT have a four-year degree.  You have not exhausted your State Grant Eligibility.

 

SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION—Polk County Public Health will be on campus for 11:00 to 1:00 on Monday, February 14th in the SCC Entrance providing students with information about what it means to be a sexually responsible adult and how to maintain health relationships.  Stop by for information and register for prizes.

 

 

 

NATIONAL EATING DISORDER SCREENING—Up to 3% of college age women are thought to develop bulimia, while as many as 20% may have some bulimic behaviors.  Thursday, February 17th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, there will be a mental health professional conducting an Eating Disorder Screening at Student Health, 111 Bede.  Stop by for a free and anonymous screening.  Open to everyone.  Contact Stacey, 8512, for more information.

 

THE “COMBINATION”—won the IM Coed Volleyball Championship.  Team members include:  Derek Anderson, Becky Seifert, Shane Osborne, Kara Clancy, Steve Brandt, Mary Kunkel, Corey Hanson, Amber Noble, Jeff Pokorney and Pat Arnold.

 

Open Gym will be from 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Tuesday and Thursday evenings in February.

 

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH—Since 1978, February has been celebrated as Black History Month in the United States.  The celebration originated in 1926 at the suggestion of Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian.  This occasion has been used to draw attention to the history of African art, music and literature, or the progress that African-Americans have made in America.  “Striving for Freedom” by Mr. Walt McDuffy, Assistant Dean of Students at Concordia University will be presented Tuesday, February 15th at 11:30 in Brown Dining A & B.  African-American Cuisine will be featured for lunch.  Black Excellence:  The Entrepreneurs:  videotape (34 minutes) followed by a guided discussion will be held Wednesday, February 23rd at 11:30 in SCC 131.  African-American Cuisine will again be featured for lunch.

 

AA meetings—are now held every Wednesday in Dowell Hall room 114 at 7:00 p.m.

 

SPEND MAY 2000-- In Italy/Austria, Cameroon or Russia.  The Center for International Programs at the U of M, Morris has information on these exciting opportunities.  For a brochure or application send your name and address along with the country you are interested in and send to:  Center for International Programs, 225 Comm Serv Bldg, U of M, Morris, MN  56267.

 

On Campus Interviews:  February 16, Torgerson Properties; February 18, RD Offut; March 8, Border Foods; March 20, Lutheran Brotherhood; March 29, ValleyFair.  Stop by and see Meloni for more details on these companies or to sign up for an interview.

SEMINARS:  “Power Interviewing Skills/Extraordinary Answers” February 14, 2000 SCC 131 4:30-5:30 p.m.

 “Informational Interviewing” February 21, 2000 SCC 131 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

 

CHESTER FRITZ INFORMATION—I have received word that “David Copperfield—Journey of a Lifetime” will be appearing at the Chester Fritz on Monday, April 3, 2000 at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.  Tickets go on sale Friday, February 18, 2000.  Stop and see Meloni in Bede 106 for ticket information.  Remember is you are a UMC student carrying 12 or more credits you are entitled to a discount of 33% off the regular ticket price.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS—

Y      February 23 – Singer Eric E.  – Brown Dining 11:30-1:00

Y      February 28 – Crookston Artist Series Vox P Danish Acappella, Crookston Central High School 7:30 p.m.  10 Free tickets for this event at Bede Info Desk.

Y      February 29 – Cholesterol Screening/Blood Pressure 11-1 Student Health.  FREE to UMC students.

 

Please pick up needed textbooks soon!!  The Bookstore is in the process of returning remaining textbooks.

 

 DOWNHILL SKIING TRIP TO BUENA VISTA—The Office of Residential Life is sponsoring a ski trip Saturday, February 26, 2000.  Cost is $15 for on campus students and $20 for students who live off campus.  This cost includes ski rental, lift tickets and transportation to and from Bemidji.  The group will leave McCall Hall at 10:30 am, ski from noon to 4:00 pm, eat at McDonalds in Bemidji and return to UMC around 6:30 pm.  Please sign up with the Office of Residential Life in McCall Hall by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 23rd.  Money is due at time of registration and is non-refundable.

 

CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS—

“The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, “Break Forth Into Joy”.

“Thursday night Potluck Supper.  Prayer and medication to follow.”

“A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall.  Music will follow.

 

OFFICE HOURS—Many of you have probably stopped by one of my two offices and wondered Where I was? Or How to contact me?  You can find me in Bede 106 from 1:00 to 4:30 Monday-Friday.  My phone number there is 8506.  I call Owen Hall 270 home from 8:00 – 1:00 Monday-Friday.  My phone number there is 8586.  As always, I can be reached anytime by e-mail at melonir@mail.crk.umn.edu.  Meloni