Calendar

June 6
·   Community event to honor Don and Mary Beth Sargeant
June 9
·   Summer Session Begins
·   Academic Advisement and Registration
June 13
·   Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament in Ada, MN
·   Polk County American Cancer Society Relay for Life
June 14-15
·   Basketball Team Camp
June 16
·   Press Conference to Introduce Velmer S. Burton, Jr.
·   Academic Advisement and Registration (Fall 2003)
June 19-22
·   96th Annual Stevne of Hallinglag
June 23
·   Academic Advisement and Registration (Fall 2003)
June 27-28
·   NWSA Reunion
July 13-19
·   Camp RYLA
July 14, 21, and 28
·   Academic Advisement and Registration (Fall 2003)
July 19
·   UMC Teambackers Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston
July 29
·   Mark Olsonawski Golf Tournament at Two Rivers Golf ·   Club in Hallock, MN

News Items

Burton Named New Chancellor
University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks has named Velmer S. Burton, Jr., 40, chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC), pending approval by the board of regents.  Upon the Board's approval, Burton's appointment as UMC chancellor will begin effective June 30. 

Burton holds a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Cincinnati, where he also received his master’s and bachelor’s degrees.  He is currently dean of the Graduate School and professor of sociology at North Dakota State University in Fargo, where he has expanded student recruitment efforts and implemented numerous new graduate programs.  Prior to his work at NDSU, he served as department head at Ferris State University and then as associate provost for graduate studies at Southeast Missouri State University. 

Since 1986, Burton has published numerous scholarly works and has held faculty positions at Washington State University-Pullman, Sam Houston State University, and Illinois State University.  He has also received awards for his teaching. 

“I see this as a unique opportunity to play a role in the continued development of the University of Minnesota, Crookston in serving Northwest Minnesota and the entire state,” said Burton.  “I look forward to joining the administration, faculty, staff and students as the campus continues its evolution within the University of Minnesota system.  I feel strongly that the university’s teaching, research, and outreach mission continues to have great value in serving the citizens of the region and state.”

Community Invited to Sargeant Recognition Event June 6
The University of Minnesota, Crookston extends an open invitation to the residents of Crookston and the surrounding area to attend a special event in honor of UMC Chancellor Don Sargeant and his wife, Mary Beth.  The event will be held Friday, June 6, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Northland Inn.  Admission is free.  Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.  Music will be provided by regional band Groove Union.

Appropriate attire is business casual.  Those planning to attend are encouraged to wear maroon and gold, UMC’s official school colors.

The event is in recognition of the many professional contributions made and deep community commitment shown by the Sargeants over the past 33 years and to offer congratulations to Don Sargeant as he steps down from the chancellorship after 18 years.

Sargeant has provided distinguished leadership as UMC’s chancellor since 1985, and, prior to that, as a faculty member and administrator at UMC since 1970.  During his tenure as chancellor, he has guided the campus from a two-year to a four-year baccalaureate mission and has provided the vision for UMC to become America’s first “Laptop University.”

Gifts are not necessary, but funds will be accepted for the Chancellor Donald and Mary Beth Sargeant Endowed Scholarship Fund.    For more information on the scholarship fund, please contact Mike Meyer in the UMC Development Office at 218-281-8434 or via e-mail at meyer243@umn.edu.

Library Closed June 10-12
Trainers from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Libraries will be on the UMC campus June 9-12 training UMC Library staff in the use of the new library system, Aleph.   The UMC Library will be closed June 10-12 to allow staff to take part in this training.  The UMC Library will migrate to the new system beginning July 15, 2003.  This new system will replace PALS.

Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament June 13 in Ada

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 13, when UMC Teambackers will sponsor the annual Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament at Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada, Minnesota.  All UMC faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members are welcome!  This tournament is a five-person scramble featuring up to 18 teams.  The $40 per person entry fee includes green fees, pre-tournament brunch, post-tournament social and all contests (entry fee does not include golf cart).  Brunch begins at 11 a.m., with tee-off beginning at 1 p.m.  Post-tournament social begins at 7 p.m. at the Ada VFW.  For more info or to register contact Steve Olson at 218-281-8419.

Also mark your calendars for these other UMC summer golf events:

• UMC Teambackers Golf Classic - Saturday, July 19, Minakwa Golf Club, Crookston, MN

• Mark Olsonawski Golf Tournament - Tuesday, July 29, Two Rivers Golf Club, Hallock MN

Visit <www.umcrookston.edu/people/alumni/alumnigolf>.

UMC Staff to Take Part in Relay for Life June 13
The Polk County Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held on the UMC campus mall June 13-14, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday evening through Saturday morning).  The Relay for Life is a unique, challenging, and fun way to raise money for the American Cancer Society in our community.  The purpose is to raise awareness of cancer’s survivability and to show how the American Cancer Society helps that to happen.

Teams of eight to twelve people collect donations before the event.  During the Relay, at least one team member is walking around the mall at all times.  There is a community party atmosphere with food, entertainment and a luminary lighting ceremony.

Several campus staff members (current and retired) will take part in the Relay for Life on various teams.  They include Jack and Mary Bywater, Gayle Schuster, Jacquie Normandin, Dennis Magsam, Karen Murphy, Gail Hasbrouck, Kristi Puppe, Trish Ramstad, Barbara Ricord, Pam Sullivan, and Darlene Scheving.

Basketball Team Camp Scheduled June 14-15
A boys and girls varsity and junior varsity Basketball Team Camp is scheduled for June 14-15 in Lysaker Gym.  Cost for the camp will be $290 per team with no limit of players. Teams will be split into pools of 5-6 teams at each respective level.  Every Camper will receive a T-shirt and chance to win other prizes.  The UMC coaching staff will be available to speak with campers and/or teams individually on a variety of issues.

To enroll in the camp or for more information please contact:

Kevin Forde
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
218-281-8431

Rosalie Hayenga
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
218-281-8429

Press Conference to Introduce Velmer S. Burton, Jr., Set for June 16
UMC will host a press conference on Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in the rotunda of the Kiehle Building to introduce Velmer S. Burton, Jr., as the new chancellor for the campus.  University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks will be present to officially welcome Burton and to congratulate outgoing Chancellor Don Sargeant on his 18 years of service in the chancellorship.

Board of Regents to Hold Annual Public Hearing on Budget June 17
The University of Minnesota board of regents will hold its annual open forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, to hear comments regarding the university's fiscal year 2004 (July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004) budget.  The forum will be held on the Twin Cities campus in the boardroom, 6th floor, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.

At its June 13 meeting the Board will review the president's budget recommendations for the biennium.  The Board is expected to act on the budget at a special meeting on Thursday, June 26, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.  The state Legislature has reduced the University's biennial budget by $196.2 million, or nearly 15 percent.

"We encourage students, faculty, staff and other interested parties to participate in this hearing," said Maureen Reed, chair of the Board of Regents.  "The Board values input from the university and broader community on spending priorities as we deliberate and set the University's budget."

Individuals wishing to speak at the forum must sign up by noon Tuesday, June 10, by calling the board office at (612) 625-6300 or writing to:  Board of Regents, Suite 600, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis MN 55455.  The request must include the speaker's name, home and e-mail addresses, the group represented and/or relationship to the University, if any, and a general presentation topic.  Each speaker will be limited to five minutes.  If there are more speakers than time allotted, the Board will draw up a representative list.  Written materials may be submitted to the board office until Friday, June 13.

Board of regents meeting agendas can be found at <www.umn.edu/regents>.

Hallinglag of America Stevne at UMC June 19-22
UMC will serve as the host site for the 96th Annual Stevne of Hallinglag of America June 19-22. Members of the group will be staying in campus residence halls and making use of UMC Dining Services.  Various meetings and events are scheduled in Kiehle Auditorium and other rooms in Kiehle Building. 

Hallinglag of America is a group made up of descendants of immigrants who came to North America from Hallingdal in Buskerud, Norway.  A stevne is a time to get together with others who are interested in the history, genealogy, culture, crafts, and food of their Norwegian homeland.

NWSA Reunion Set for June 27-28
The annual Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) Reunion is scheduled for June 27-28.  Honored classes include 1923, 1928, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968.

The event begins Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m. with a social at the Northland Inn of Crookston.  Registration begins on Saturday, June 28, at 9 a.m. and continues through 5 p.m. in the Kiehle Rotunda.  Saturday’s events include a dedication of the Heritage Room (Kiehle 124) at 10:45 a.m., a bus tour of the campus at 11 a.m., lunch at the Kiehle Rotunda from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

The annual business meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium, followed at 1 p.m. by a “Salute to the 50s” program, also in Kiehle Auditorium.  Class photos and class meetings will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. 

A buffet dinner is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room, followed by a program honoring the Top Aggies and the Distinguished Service Award recipient.  Top Aggies for 2003 include:  Johanna Nabben Green ’23 of Grafton, ND; Mrytle Hanson Marti ’38 of St. Paul, MN; Rodney Lindstrom ’33 of Lake Park, MN; and Les Nielsen ’55 of Plymouth, MN.

For more information, contact the UMC Office of Development.

Women’s Leadership Institute 2003
The Women's Leadership Institute offers University women an opportunity to grow as leaders.  Each year, a group of about 25 participants is selected from supervisory, management, and administrative positions across all campuses.  The group meets monthly to encourage self-reflection and learn from each other's skills and experiences through guest speakers, reflection, and group discussion.

Applications are now available for the program beginning in September 2003.  Interested women should submit registration materials to the Center for Human Resource Development by June 23.  Information is available online at <www.umn.edu/ohr/adp/wli.html>.

UMC’s Jane Sims has attended in the past and can provide additional information.

Reserve Textbooks Online by August 15
Reserve your summer and fall textbooks online at <http://bookstore.crk.umn.edu/>

• Get more used books (reserved books are bagged before students return)
• Pick up at the UMC Bookstore or have them sent to your home
• Convenient—no waiting in line
• May return textbooks by September 15, 2003 for a full refund

The deadline for fall textbook reservations is August 15, 2003.  Reserved textbooks need to be picked up by Sunday, August 31.  For more information contact Leela Hier at the UMC Bookstore, 109 Robertson Hall, 218-281-8335, or email lhier@mail.crk.umn.edu.

Outdoor Equipment Available
Outdoor equipment is available for rent from the Dowell Info Desk. Rental is available to UMC students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  We have canoes, tents, sleeping bags, back packs, Duluth packs, and camp stoves, among many other items.  The complete listing of available equipment can be found at <www.umcrookston.edu/people/services/studentcenter/outdoorctr/>.

To reserve or check out equipment contact Meloni at 281-8586 in the mornings (from 8 a.m. - noon) and at 281-8506 in the afternoons (from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.).

Accolades
Congratulations to those who received awards at the annual Faculty and Staff Celebration, held Thursday, May 15: 

• Stephanie Helgeson, assistant director, Athletics - Distinguished Professional and Administrative Award
• John Zak, editor, University Relations - Distinguished Civil Service or Bargaining Unit Award
• Laurie Wilson, counselor and assistant education specialist - Outstanding Community Service Award
• Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, director, Student Activities and Service Learning - Outstanding Community Service Award
• James Kent, instructor, music - Service Learning Award
• Tom Feiro, senior environmental health and safety technician - United Staff Association Employee of the Semester
• Susan Brorson, professor of marketing and management - Distinguished Teaching Award

Faculty and staff award winners for 2003 included: (front row from left) Stephanie Helgeson, John Zak, Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, (back row from left) Tom Feiro, Laurie Wilson, and James Kent, (not pictured, Sue Brorson)

Farewells

Community Events
Crookston’s 19^th Annual Customer Appreciation Day will be held Thursday, June 12, in the green space near American Federal Bank.  The free meal, catered by RBJ’s Restaurant, will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m.  Complimentary meal tickets are available at any of the 88 sponsoring Crookston businesses.  A variety of entertainment is being planned, and door prizes will be given away courtesy of the sponsoring businesses.

Special Dates

Birthdays

• June 16 - Don Sargeant
• June 20 - Bruce Brorson
• June 22 - Linda Wilkens
• June 24 - Linda Olson
• June 24 - Krista Proulx
• June 25 - Sue Kreager

Reminder:  Faculty and staff are encouraged to share well wishes for birthdays, anniversaries, births, etc. with the rest of the campus.  Please send items for this week’s special dates via e-mail to Andrew Svec at asvec@mail.crk.umn.edu and/or Sue Dwyer at sdwyer@mail.crk.umn.edu. Thanks.

Bulletin Schedule for Summer
Following is the scheduled release date for the UMC Bulletin Summer News with submission deadline dates in parentheses.

• July 2 (deadline, Monday, June 30)
• July 28 (deadline, Wednesday, July 25)

Please submit all items for Summer News to Andrew Svec at asvec@mail.crk.umn.edu . 

The UMC Weekly Bulletin will resume weekly publication on Wednesday, August 20, 2003.  Deadline for submission for that edition is noon on Tuesday, August 19. 

UMC Insight
UMC Insight, the weekly radio show about UMC, airs on KROX Radio 1260 AM Saturdays at 8:45 a.m.  Tune in Saturdays during the summer to hear special topics related to natural resources and nature-related recreation hosted by John Loegering, assistant professor of wildlife ecology, and Dave Arscott, research assistant professor of natural resources.

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at:  <http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/02-03/index.htm>

UMC Bulletin
The UMC Bulletin is posted at:
<http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>

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