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Volume 24, Number 28, March 30, 2005
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Spring Convocation March 30
UMC’s Spring Semester Convocation is
scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, at 10 a.m. in Kiehle Auditorium.
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
Deann Roers, President of the Crookston Student Association will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Guest speakers include students John Oketch, Uganda; Samuel Sele Jr., Liberia; David Enkelaar, Netherlands; Souda Rattanawong, U.S.A.; Luis Cardenas, Colombia; Shashanka Acharya, Nepal; Daniel Forteza, Venezuela; Victor Obisaki, Nigeria; and Andrew Sheppard, U.S.A.
As part of the program, the UMC Choir will perform under the direction of student Carrie Koplin. There will be a special kick off announced by Mike Meyer, Director of Development. Joe Massey, Chief Executive Officer and Sue Brorson, Head of Business Department, will recognize members of the Chancellor’s 4.0 Club from Fall Semester 2004. Varsity athletics team captains will recognize their respective teams and provide updates on their accomplishments this season. Hockey, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and Women’s Equestrian will be featured.
Student
Center Construction Update
This week will be an important one as the
completion of the Student Center draws near. All trades (e.g.,
electrician, heating & air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection,
flooring, carpenters) are finalizing the remaining items and gearing up
for the upcoming inspections. The carpet and the ceiling tile will be
near completion this week. The start up on the mechanical system will
be complete soon and the testing and balancing of the buildings complex
systems will begin April 4. This usually takes about 4 weeks and we
hope that everything will be completed as planned. The electrical
system has started to be energized and fixtures are being installed.
This will allow for the building furniture and other final items to be
installed. The exciting design, woodwork, finishes, and furnishings
will be impressive. Again, although some exterior work on the north
side will remain, the student center is on schedule for move in when
June arrives!
--Shane Roers, Roer's Construction
Member
of “Little Rock Nine” to Speak at March 30 W.O.W. Event
Come and meet a real
African-American heroine! UMC will host Minnijean Brown Trickey on
Wednesday, March 30, at 8 p.m. in the Kiehle Auditorium. Admission for
the presentation will be $2.00 for the general public and free for UMC
students.
Minnijean Brown Trickey entered the civil rights movement, and America’s consciousness, through the front door of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was one of a group of African-American teenagers known as the “Little Rock Nine.” On September 25, 1957, under the gaze of 1,200 armed soldiers and a worldwide audience, Minnijean Brown Trickey faced down an angry mob and helped to desegregate Central High. This seminal event in American history was just the beginning of Minnijean’s long career as a crusader for civil rights. She has spent her life fighting for the rights of minority groups and the dispossessed. Her life has been a powerful example of what one person can do to make the world a better place. This event is sponsored by Concerts & Lectures.
To learn more about Brown Trickey visit: <http://www.thelavinagency.com/college/minnijeanbrown-trickey.html>.
Nationally
Touring Exhibit April 4-8
Focus on Living: Portraits
of Americans with HIV and AIDS – visits University of
Minnesota, Crookston, April 4-8, 2005.
Over 900,000 Americans are living with HIV (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) One quarter of these is unaware of their infection. There are approximately 40,000 new HIV infections each year in the United States. Of these newly infected, half are under 25 years of age.
The nationally-touring photograph-text exhibit, FOCUS ON LIVING: Portraits of Americans with HIV and AIDS, showcases sixteen Americans living with HIV and AIDS. This exhibit will be shown locally at the Sahlstrom Conference Center.
The touring Focus on
Living exhibit offers a powerful HIV/AIDS education resource for
communities. Focus on Living is the work of acclaimed
photographer/writer, Roslyn Banish, author of four books exploring human
issues by combining photographs and text. Focus on Living is based on
the book, Focus on Living, (U. Mass Press) with introduction by
Paul A. Volberding, M.D., Vice-Chair, Department of Medicine, University
of California, San Francisco.
Young and old, gay, straight – from a diverse array of geographic,
economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds – Focus on Living subjects
speak candidly about their lives, relationships, and how they have come
to terms with the presence of this chronic and potentially deadly
disease. What becomes clear in these interviews is that HIV is
everybody's disease–it knows no boundaries. We encourage you to observe
the exhibit. Contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, 8505 or Stacey Grunewald,
8512 for more information.
UMC Blood Drive April 5
Can you spare just one hour to
help save a life? That’s all it takes for you to be a volunteer blood
donor. Stop by the Sahlstrom Conference Center entrance from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. any day this week to sign up to donate blood. Or schedule your
appointment yourself online at
www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code: umc.
Be a hero. Donate blood on Tuesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium. This blood drive is sponsored by P. Elf’s Anatomy & Physiology class. Contact Stacey Grunewald, 8512, with questions.
Grad Fest
April 6
Grad Fest 2005 will take place
Wednesday, April 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in 116 Kiehle Building.
Graduating seniors can enjoy refreshments, pick up their cap and gown,
order graduation announcements, check their graduation status, submit
student financial aid exit information, register for Career Services
registration, obtain UMC Alumni Association information, and receive
discounts on a UMC Class Ring. The event is sponsored by the UMC Alumni
Association, Bookstore, Counseling & Career Services, Financial Aid
Office, and the Registrar’s Office.
Bookstore
Pre-Moving Sale continues through April 8
The countdown is on for the move
to the Student Center in June. Stop by the UMC Bookstore, 109
Robertson, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and take advantage of
these pre-moving sale prices:
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30% off shorts, fleece vests & fleece jackets, flannel shorts, flannel pants, greeting cards
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25% off “UMC” hoods & crews, all grey clothing, hats, t-shirts, polo shirts, long sleeve shirts, UMC towels
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20% off all UMC mugs & glassware
FREE bopper bag with clothing purchase of $30 or more while supplies last.
Student
Awards Reception Tuesday, April 12
All faculty and staff are invited
to attend the annual UMC Student Awards Reception and Program on
Tuesday, April 12. The event will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. in
the Kiehle Rotunda. The awards program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will
be held in Kiehle Auditorium. Please plan to attend and support our
student leaders and achievers. They truly carry on the event’s theme:
“A Tradition of Excellence.”
VolunTEAM
Update
Stuff Envelopes: The North Valley Arts Council in Grand Forks needs
help stuffing 3,000 envelopes Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1, as
part of their membership drive. For more information, please contact
Nicole Derenne at 701-777-6120 or at
nicolederenne@novac.org.
Serve dinner for members of the American Legion: Saturday, April
23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion. Dinner for volunteers
is included. Contact Jamie Cassavant for more information at
218-218-2400 (w), 218-281-2047 (h).
Chaperones for BASHED Annual Youth Retreat: This annual youth
retreat invites 100+ teens from Polk County to attend a weekend of
learning leadership skills, communication skills, conflict resolution,
team building and information on risky teen behaviors. We are looking
for chaperones for this three day, two night event. We would prefer
chaperones that enjoy dealing with active teens. Chaperones will be
assigned to a group during the day time - they will accompany their
group to learning sessions to attend to participation and any behavior
problems. Chaperones will be assigned to a cabin with 6-8 teens for
sleeping hours. Chaperones must be willing to deal with positive and
negative behaviors of the teens, as well as correct any negative or
inappropriate behaviors. Bus transportation to the event will be
provided. For more information, contact D’Anne Johnson at 218-281-3385
or
djohnson@pcphealth.org.
Childcare: Five or 6 childcare providers needed Tuesday, April
5, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crookston Family Service Center. (The
Head Start building, formerly Carmen School). Activities are already
planned, you just need to show up!
Childcare: Five or 6 childcare providers needed Tuesday, April
12, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crookston Five or 6 childcare
providers needed Tuesday, April 5, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the
Crookston Family Service Center. (The Head Start building, formerly
Carmen School). Activities are already planned, you just need to show
up!
Help with Kids’ Activities: Assist with activities at the “Big
Wheels Farm Festival,” Tuesday, April 26, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Crookston Family Service Center. (The Head Start building, formerly
Carmen School). Activities are already planned, you just need to show
up!
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:
April 1 – Pam Sullivan
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, April 2, to hear an exciting interview hosted by Liz
Tollefson, Office 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
The UMC Weekly Bulletin is posted
at:
<www.UMCrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>
Publication Information:
The UMC
Weekly Bulletin is published by University Relations weekly September
through May. Copy deadline is noon on Tuesday of each week. The Weekly
Bulletin is produced by Sue Dwyer, word processing specialist.
Please send items for the bulletin electronically to Sue Dwyer at
sdwyer@umn.edu.
Disability accommodations will be provided upon request for all events. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.