November 15, 1999

SINGER/SONGWRITER PETER MAYER - Will perform Thursday, November 18^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagle's Roost. Mountains and motorcycles, pigs, planets and pubs: insight, hope and humor - such are the ingredients one finds in the songs of Peter Mayer. Mayer's songs are fresh and unique, earthy and intimate, inviting the listener to consider the deeper aspects of life. His welcoming voice and inventive guitar work along with his honest delivery provide the perfect vehicle for his down-home wisdom. Sponsored by S.P.A.C.E. Free door prizes.

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON - presents East Grand Forks Mayor Lynn Stauss speaking on "Leadership Under Crisis" , Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 12:00 noon, Dining Room A & B. This event is free and open to all faculty, staff and students. Remember to bring your own lunch.

DID YOU KNOW - Smokeless tobacco contains nicotine levels equal to or even greater than cigarettes. "Celebrate Minnesota's D-Day -Don't Smoke Day", Thursday, November 18^th.

STUDY ABROAD FAIR - has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 17, 1999 for 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bede Ballroom. Presentations will be made by Kerstin Trimble (Denmark) and Christy Ungerecht (Australia) on their experiences studying abroad. Study Abroad opportunities and scholarship information will also be available.

USELESS FACT OF THE DAY - People who laugh a lot are much healthier than those who don't. Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones, and strengthens the immune system. Six-year-olds have it best - they laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day.

STUDENT/STAFF DIRECTORIES NOW AVAILABLE-Students living off campus can pick up a student/staff directory at the Office of the Registrar in Selvig Hall (one per residence please). On-campus students should have already received their student directory from their RA.

TRIVIA— As promised two winners have been selected to receive a free movie pass to the Grand Theater. Last weeks winners are Will Meine and Nathan Rudolph: A lot of you knew Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941. Many of you had the day correct, but the wrong year. Here is your chance to try again. This week’s trivia question is: A girl who was named Norma Jean when she was born changed her name when she got older, what did she change it to? 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 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. We will draw a winner from the correct answers. The winner's names will appear in next week’s Regal’s Report.

AA MEETING – Alcoholic’s Anonymous will meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in SCC 131.

DID YOU KNOW - 70% of young smokers say they would not have started if they could choose again. "Celebrate Minnesota's D-Day -Don't Smoke Day", Thursday, November 18^th.

LET'S GO BOWLING - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at Corral Lanes from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost will be $1.75 per game. Please sign up at the Bede Info Desk if you wish to participate. Sponsored by Travel & Tourism Service Learning Project.

• November 19^th - Pool Tournament and Movies, McCall Hall 7:00 p.m.
• November 22^nd - Thanksgiving Program, Hafslo Church, 7:00 p.m.
• November 25^th & 26^th - No classes, offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
• December 8^th & 9^th - Artist Ardi Whalen (Note: This is a change from the printed December schedule).

DEADLINE CHANGE - Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, information for Monday, November 29, 1999 Regal's Report will be due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 1999. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

JOKE OF THE WEEK – Judge: "Is there any reason you could not serve as a juror in this case?" Juror: "I don't want to be away from my job that long." Judge: "Can't they do without you at work?" Juror: "Yes, but I don't want them to know it."

MEET YOUR STUDENT FORUM MEMBERS – This week’s member is: Annette McNamme. Annette is a junior, majoring in Early Childhood. Her hometown is Mahnomen. Annette is the chair of the Committee on Committees. She also serves on the Curriculum Committee, Student Conduct Committee and the Sexual Assault Task Force. Annette is the club Senator for Ag Arama, Ag Industries and Agronomy clubs. Annette is in charge of making sure all committees on campus have the proper number of student representatives at each meeting. If students have any suggestions or questions about these committees contact Annette.

Employers to Interview on Campus – Stop at Bede 106 to Sign up –

November 16 - Agra-Placements 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

November 17- Lutheran Brotherhood from 8:30 – 4:00 p.m.

November 17 - Bailey Nurseries 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Seminar - November 22^nd – "Career Center Web-Site Registration 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. SCC 131

Career Fair – 1999 Sigma Alpha Ag Career Fair, Monday, November 15, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom on the NDSU Campus, Fargo, ND

Tri-College, Tuesday, November 16, 1999 from 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.; Fargo Civic Memorial Auditorium, 207 4^th St. N., Fargo, ND

OPEN GYM - Will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8 - 10 p.m.

MINNESOTA D-DAY, DON'T SMOKE DAY IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18^TH - QUIT SMOKING AND LIVE! Stop by the SCC entrance from 11:00 to 1:00 for information. There is a limited number of FREE nicotrol patches still available. These agencies can also help, American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345 and the American Lung Association of Minnesota 1-800-642-LUNG.

FREE DIABETES SCREENING - The Community Nutrition Practicum class will be conducting Diabetes screenings on Thursday, November 18, 1999 in SCC 131 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. The screening is free.

RIVER FORKS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL DOWNTOWN LIGHT PARADE - The River Forks Commission, the North Valley Arts Council, and Results Radio are sponsoring a light parade to be held in the newly remodeled downtown area. The parade will be a celebration of the progress the city has made downtown and to highlight the holidays. There will be prizes for the best and most creative floats. The parade will be held in both the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks downtown areas. This event is scheduled for Sunday, December 5, 1999 at 6:00 PM. Anyone in the region is invited to participate. For information and a registration form please contact the North Valley Arts Council in Grand Forks at (701) 746-4732. Application must be received at the North Valley Arts Council Office by Saturday, November 20.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Each year the Minnesota Women's Center of the University of Minnesota administers the Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance for women students who are over the age of 28 and are returning to school after a five year or more absence. The awards this year will range from $500 to $4,000. If you feel you may qualify for this scholarship and want more information stop by and see Meloni in Bede 106.

DID YOU KNOW - Tobacco is responsible for 400,000 deaths per year in the United States. "Celebrate Minnesota's D-Day -Don't Smoke Day", Thursday, November 18^th.

A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating, but will wince when a woman tries to clean his wounds.

It doesn't matter if you are heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts: your enemies will wait patiently to attack you one by one by dancing around in a threatening manner until you have knocked out their predecessors.

CONGRATULATIONS - to Rana Scanlon who was selected to the 1999 Women's Soccer All-Conference Team.