Volume 24, Number 29, April 6, 2005
Calendar
News Items
Meeting with Senior Vice President Jones April 6
TO: UMC Faculty,
Staff, and Students
FROM: Robert J. Jones, Senior Vice President for System Administration
RE: Our Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Brown Dining
Room
“I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the upcoming UMC strategic positioning process and to obtain your comments and suggestions at a campus-wide meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Brown Dining Room. I hope that you will be able to attend Wednesday’s meeting as this meeting is an important step in helping to develop the process and to engage UMC’s faculty, staff and students in defining its future. These are important times in higher education and this process will be an integral part of the University’s system-wide strategic positioning plan to continue its unique mission into the 21st century.
“You may recall that President Robert Bruininks and I spoke to UMC last December as part of the University-wide strategic positioning process affecting each coordinate campus. President Bruininks asked that I begin to work with the Crookston campus to help UMC position itself for the 21st century. I began by establishing a committee to gather information and develop a background report analyzing current trends affecting UMC and its region. This report is available on a new Web site: http://www.academic.umn.edu/crookston_strategic.
“In addition, to support both UMC and Central Administration in crafting UMC’s new long-term strategic position, my office has commissioned an independent consulting firm, the Public Strategies Group (PSG), to supplement UMC’s strategic positioning initiatives by developing a series of design alternatives. Detailed information regarding the overall strategic positioning process and related operating assumptions, reports, and a timeline, is available on the above website. The Web site also provides an opportunity for your feedback.
“Joining me at Wednesday’s meeting will be CEO Joe Massey and PSG lead consultant Rick Heydinger. After a short overview of the upcoming process with you, we plan to devote the majority of the meeting to answering your questions and obtaining your input and advice. I ask that you please visit the above Web site and review this information prior to our meeting to facilitate an informed, engaged, and fruitful discussion.
“I look forward to meeting with you on Wednesday afternoon, and I invite you to share your ideas, comments, and suggestions with us at this meeting and throughout the process over the coming months as we move forward to re-position UMC in the 21st century to best continue to serve both the region and the state.”
Douglas
Wood W.O.W. Event April 6
Douglas Wood has been called
Minnesota’s “renaissance man” – author, artist, musician, naturalist,
wilderness guide. As a writer of books for children and adults, he has
over one million copies in print, including the classics Old
Turtle (1992) and Grandads’ Prayers of the Earth
(1999). Among his many honors and awards have been the Christopher
Medal, ABBY Award, International Reading Association Book of the Year,
Minnesota Book Award, Midwest Publishers Association Book of the Year,
Parent’s Choice Award, Barnes and Noble Star of the North, and Story
Telling World Award. Doug will perform at UMC on Wednesday, April 6, at
8 p.m. in Brown Dining Room, Sahlstrom Conference Center. Refreshments
will be served and a free will offering taken. This will also be a book
signing opportunity. The event is co-sponsored by Matrons Women’s Club
and UMC.
International Dinner April 9
The annual
UMC International Dinner will take place Saturday, April 9, at 6
p.m. in Brown Dining Room, Sahlstrom Conference Center. “There is
No Place Like Home,” theme for this year’s event, features
international foods, door prizes, entertainment and fun. UMC’s
international students participate in this dinner, providing menu items
from their respective home countries as well as entertainment for the
program that follows. The cost is $10 per person; make reservations by
calling 218-281-8540 or 8508. The community is invited to join with the
UMC Multicultural/International Club in a celebration of diversity and
international foods.
Johnny
Holm Band to Perform April 11
The Johnny Holm Band will play
for a dance on Monday, April 11, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the
Crookston Armory. Leader and front man of the most widely known and
traveled band in America, Johnny Holm is the most entertaining
entertainer performing today. The dance is sponsored by Student
Programming and Activities for Campus Entertainment (S.P.A.C.E.).
Admission is free for UMC students and $8 for the public.
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.”
2004-2005 UMC
Distinguished Teaching Award
Reminder about important dates
regarding the UMC Distinguished Award selection process:
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Extended to April 20, 2005 – Nominees’ complete files submitted to the awards committee
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May 6, 2005 – Completed nominations in a folder sent to the academic affairs office
The nomination criteria is attached for your information.
--Harouna Maiga
Employee
Benefits Counselor to Visit April 21
Melinda Soderberg, University of
Minnesota Employee Benefits Specialist, will be on the UMC campus
Thursday, April 21, to help with retirement planning and answer any
questions you may have regarding the UPlan or dental insurance
coverage. You may call Jacquie at 8346 or Les at 8345 to schedule an
individual meeting with Melinda on April 21 to discuss any specific
health, life, disability, dental, or retirement questions you may have.
Individual meetings will be held in 305 Selvig Hall beginning at 8 a.m.
--Les Johnson, Director of Human
Resources
New
Student Academic Advisement & Registration
begins April 22
This is a
reminder that the first date for academic advisement and registration
for new students incoming for fall 2005 will be Friday, April 22.
Registration dates continue April 25, 29, May 12, 13, and June 3.
Please see
www.UMCrookston.edu/fye and click on “Tentative Registration
Schedule” for more information. For any questions or concerns, contact
Rae French.
Employee
of the Semester Nomination Due April 29
Attached to this issue of the bulletin is the CS/BU
Employee of the Semester, Spring Semester 2005
nomination form. Please take a few moments to consider your nominee
and return the form to me by Friday, April 29. If you have nominated
someone in the past that you would like to re-nominate, give me a call
at 281-8540 and I’ll pull that form. Past recipients include:
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Anne Burke
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Sue Dwyer
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Tom Feiro
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Stacey Grunewald
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Sylvia Hovland
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Sue Jacobson
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Sue Knutson
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Patti Malme
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Karen Murphy
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Jacquie Normandin
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Linda Olson
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Krista Proulx
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Meloni Rasmussen
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John Rodseth
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Pam Sullivan
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Patti Tiedemann
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Val Uttermark
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John Zak
--Angelika Huglen
Accolades
UMC
is proud to announce that Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, Director of
Student Activities and Service Learning, has received the University of
Minnesota’s Outstanding Community Service Award. This award recognizes
outstanding contributions and accomplishments of faculty, staff, or
University-affiliated community members who have devoted their time and
talent to make substantial, enduring contributions to the external
community and to improve public life and the well-being of society. Pam
will be recognized along with five other recipients by Robert Jones,
Senior Vice President for System Administration, in May. UMC
appreciates Pam’s many contributions to the community and to the
University of Minnesota. Other recipients of the award can be found at
http://www1.umn.edu/civic/news/out.html.
The
U.S. Department of Education has selected Don R. Cavalier,
Director of Counseling and Career Services at UMC to serve a second year
as a member of the planning committee for the 19th Annual
2005 National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug and Violence Prevention
in Higher Education. The meeting will take place in Indianapolis,
Indiana, from October 2-5, 2005. This is a national conference for
examining issues around alcohol, other drugs, and violence (AODV)
prevention on college campuses and in their surrounding communities.
The National Meeting includes keynote speakers, workshops, and
skill-building sessions, and showcases, town meetings, poster
presentations, exhibits and the National Forum for Senior
Administrators. Those who attend the National Meeting are prevention
professionals, college and university presidents, students, faculty,
staff, and administrators, community-based health and safety personnel,
representatives from state and national organizations concerned with
alcohol, drug, and violence issues, and representatives from local,
state, and the federal government. Congratulations!
VolunTEAM
Update
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
12, 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!
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).
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
Community
Events
Crookston
Artist Series April 10
The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats will thrill and delight the
audience with fantastic feats of daring, strength, balancing, tumbling,
juggling, and contortion. Sixteen amazing acrobats will make seemingly
impossible feats look easy. Produced and directed by Danny Chang, and
choreographed by Angela Chang, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are one of the
finest and most experienced troupes to travel the world. They deliver
precision and breathtaking feats which please audiences of all ages—a
wonderful family show. They mix authentic costumes with modern and
ancient theatrical techniques to produce a show unlike any other—one not
to be missed. The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform Sunday,
April 10 at 8 p.m. at the Crookston High School Auditorium. This
performance is part of the Crookston Artist Series.
Special Dates
Birthdays:
April 8 – Deanna Patenaude
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 9, 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
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at:
<www.UMCrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>
Publication Information:
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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.