Calendar

January 26
·   UMC Job & Internship Fair
·   UMC United Way Rummage Sale
·   UMC All College Advisory Committee Meeting
·   Hockey - UMC vs. Concordia College
·   W.O.W. Event:  Wizard of Oz
January 27
·   University Compliance Update
January 28-29
·   Family Weekend
·   30th Annual Ag-Arama "Rough N' Ready"
January 28
·   Campus Preview
·   Chancellor's List and Dean's List Reception
·   Ag-Arama Chili Feed
January 29
·   Ag-Arama Animal Science Showmanship Contests,
    Ag Industries Show, games everyone throughout the
    day, Awards Presentation, Royalty Coronation
·   Reception for Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
    Commissioner, Butch Raymond
·   Ag-Arama Alumni Social
·   Women's and Men's Basketball - UMC vs. Bemidji
    State University
·   Family Weekend Dinner
·   Hockey - UMC vs. Finlandia
·   Ag-Arama Dance with live band "Sub Zero"
January 30
·   Hockey - UMC vs. Finlandia
·   Swing Dance Lessons
January 31-February 4
·   Blood Drive Sign-up
February 2
·   Global Student Fair
·   Women's and Men's Basketball - UMC vs. North
    Dakota State University
·   W.O.W. Event:  Speaker "Can I Kiss You?"
February 4-5
·   Hockey - UMC vs. Marian College
February 6
·   February Fitness Fever
·   Swing Dance Lessons
February 7-12
·   UMC Snow Daze "Almost ParadICE"

News Items

UMC to Host Third Annual Job & Internship Fair January 26
UMC’s Third Annual Winter Job & Internship Fair will be held Wednesday, January 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lysaker Gym in the UMC Sports Center.  Twenty-three companies are scheduled to attend the event to visit with students about job possibilities and internships.  The event is free and open to the public.  For a list of companies attending visit <http://www.umcrookston.edu/people/services/CAREER/2005winterjobfair.htm>.

All students are encouraged to register with Career Services and post their resume on our e-recruiting website.  Students will be required to have a resume in order to interview.  Students can sign-up for interviews with the companies now at the Career Services Office, 270 Owen Hall.  Slots are filling up fast.  All students who need help with their resumes can stop by the Career Services Office daily.

United Way Rummage Sale January 26
The UMC United Way Committee is working to meet and exceed our campus goal of $7000.  Join in the fun Wednesday, January 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sahlstrom Conference Center entrance where we are planning to host a rummage sale to benefit the United Way cause.  Together we can meet and hopefully exceed this goal.

Wizard of Oz Plus W.O.W. Event January 26
Looking for courage?  How about a brain?  Or maybe a heart?  The Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and the Scarecrow will all be here on Wednesday, January 26 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium looking for just those items.  Stop by and see if you can help.  The movie “Wizard of Oz” will be shown at 8 p.m. along with some extra surprises.  The event is sponsored by the Student Center.

University Compliance Update January 27
You may be aware that Tom Schumacher, the University’s Director of Institutional Compliance, will be on campus this coming Thursday, January 27, 2005.  Over the past few years, Mr. Schumacher has led the effort at the University to develop a framework for assessing key risk areas and for defining specific compliance program responsibility within the organization.  The purposes of his visit to Crookston are to introduce the framework to us, to explain each of our roles, to provide training and to answer any questions we may have on compliance at the University and at UMC.  Tom will meet with several groups on campus during his brief visit.

I am pleased to invite you to an introductory update Thursday, January 27.  The update will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Selvig 308.  During this hour, Tom will discuss risk, introduce the University’s compliance framework and even provide a HIPPA (privacy) refresher for us.  I am so pleased Tom is making this visit to UMC, and hope you will join me in welcoming him.
--Rose Koch, Vice Chancellor for Finance & Operations

Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List Reception
January 28
Please join Joe Massey in congratulating students that have achieved the Chancellor’s and Dean’s list for fall semester 2004.  A reception will be held in their honor on Friday, January 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room.

Ag-Arama Set for January 28-29
The 30^th Annual Ag-Arama, the winter competitive and fun event that focuses on agriculture and natural resources will be held January 28-29.  This year’s theme is “Rough N’ Ready” and everyone is welcome to this family event.  The Ag-Arama Committee will host a Chili Feed--$5 for all you can eat—from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening in UTOC.

Events on Saturday, January 29, will take place in the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) and include the following:

• Animal Science Showmanship Contests from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Ag Industries Show from 9 a.m. to noon

• Round Robin Showmanship at noon

• Games for everyone from 12:30 to 5 p.m. including milk the cow game and five ball

• Dinner served picnic style from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in UTOC

• National Anthem and awards presentation at 2 p.m.

• Coronation of Ag-Arama Royalty at 3 p.m.

• Alumni social from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Irishman’s Shanty of Crookston

• Dance to the band Sub Zero at the Crookston Armory from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

For more information, visit <http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/clubs/agarama/>.

Reception for NSIC Commissioner January 29
All are invited to meet and mix with Butch Raymond, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) commissioner, at a reception on Saturday, January 29 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Classroom, Lysaker Gymnasium.  Commissioner Raymond is traveling to UMC to meet with Teambackers, faculty, staff, and students.  He will also attend the conference basketball games that evening where UMC will be playing Bemidji State University, the women’s game at 6 p.m. and men’s game at 8 p.m.
--Joe Massey, CEO and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

SAAC Blood Drive February 7
Can you spare an hour to help save a life?  That’s all it takes for you to be a volunteer blood donor.  Donate blood at UMC Student Athletic Advisory Committee’s (SAAC) blood drive on Monday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium.

Blood Drive sign-up will be held January 30-February 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Sahlstrom Conference Center Lobby, or call Stacey Grunewald at 218-281-8512 to set up an appointment.

UMC Student Center Construction Update – 1/21/05
Construction of the new student center is progressing and is on schedule to be complete the first week of June 2005.  The exterior is close to completion.  Windows are installed.  Soffits are almost complete.  In the interior, sheetrock on walls is almost complete.  The installation of the vault at the two story spaces has been completed.  Ceiling installation has started.  Painting has begun.  The handrails at the grand stairs and balconies have been completed.  Ceramic tile floor installation has begun.  Wood trim and doors installation will commence soon.
--Mark Lundberg, YHR Architects

Winter Parking
During the winter, after the first initial snowfall and removal, the paint that marks parking spots and illegal spots becomes hard to see.  Because of this, we are asking you to please pay attention to the following rules:

• No parking in front of stairways (stay at lease 3 inches wide on each side)

• No parking in front of any handicapped ramps or entrances (including the one east of the Early Childhood Development Center)

• No parking to block any fire hydrants (stay at least 5 feet wide on each side)

• No parking to block any sidewalks (stay at least 5 inches wide on each side)

Also, please be respectful of any spots marked with a handicapped sign.  Please be sure to leave enough room for a vehicle to part at each handicapped sign (4 feet wide).  Any vehicle found disobeying the parking rules will be subject to ticketing and towing.  Thanks for your cooperation in making winter parking better.
--John Magnuson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities & Operations

Mileage Rates for 2005
Following are new mileage rates for 2005:

• Mileage reimbursement for use of personal car - $.405 (up from $.375 in 2004 when no fleet car was available and from $.33 in 2004 when a fleet car was available).  This removes the previous “penalty” that was imposed for use of a personal car when a fleet car was available.

• Fleet SEDAN - $.295 per mile (up from $.265 in 2004)

• Fleet MINIVAN - $.36 per mile (up from $.33 in 2004)

• Fleet VAN - $.43 per mile (up from $.40 in 2004)

VolunTEAM Update

Habitat for Humanity:  As soon as the temps get above 20 degrees, they will be putting up the sheetrock and putting in the heat.  Crews work Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  They usually work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Lunch is provided on Saturdays.  If you are able to help for a couple of hours during the week, that may also work.  If you want to be put on a list to receive the updates and needs, please contact Lisa Loegering.

After School Carnival at Washington School:  Tuesday, February 8, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.  Shoot and print photos of kids, pop and serve popcorn, help with craft activities and activity booths.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party:  Tuesday, March 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Washington School.  This is a fun event to promote reading to kids!  Hospitality Association Club will be flipping pancakes and making green eggs and ham, Readers’ Theatre will be doing theatrical readings, and America Reads tutors will be reading stories.  We need people to help in the kitchen as well as help with reading games, craft activities, read to kids, or help where needed.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Crookston VolunTEAM, please contact Lisa Loegering in the VolunTEAM office (112 Dowell) at 281-8526 or loege005@umn.edu.  Or, simply visit <www.volunteam.org>.
--Lisa Loegering, Assistant Director of Service Learning/Crookston VolunTEAM Coordinator

Special Dates
Birthdays
January 30 – Joe Massey
February 1 – Alex Ellram

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 Sue Dwyer at sdwyer@umn.edu.  Thanks.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight, the weekly radio program about UMC, airs on KROX Radio 1260 AM Saturdays at 8:45 a.m.  Tune in Saturday, January 29, to hear an exciting interview.  This edition of UMC Insight is hosted by Mike Meyer, Director of Development & Alumni Relations.

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at:  www.UMCrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/04-05/index.htm

UMC Bulletin
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<www.UMCrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>

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