Volume 24, Number 32, April 27, 2005
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Presentation April 27 by Julie Sweitzer
I am very pleased to invite you
to a presentation by the University of Minnesota Director of Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Julie Sweitzer. At 2:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 27 in Brown Dining Room she will be presenting,
“The Power of Respect” to our campus. The presentation will
address gender equity on college campuses. In her words, “We will
explore how simple words can have a significant impact, and our goal
of an inclusive, supportive campus climate.”
--Joe Massey, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs
Comedy
“Dearly Departed” April 27-29
The University of Minnesota,
Crookston Music-Theater Department and the Crookston Community Theatre
is producing the comedy “Dearly Departed” by David Botell and Jessie
Jones on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 27, 28, and 29 at 7:30
p.m. in the Kiehle Auditorium on the UMC Campus.
The story line revolves around the Turpin family who live in Mississippi. When the patriarch of the Turpin family, Bud, keels over dead at the breakfast table, the clan struggles to get him buried. The resulting funeral brings to light many hilarious family problems that overshadow the solemn occasion.
The Wednesday, April 27 performance is free for UMC students. The Thursday and Friday performances are $1 for UMC students. The admission price for the show is $8 or by season ticket. Tickets are available at Montague’s Flower Shop in Crookston and also at the door.
UMC Awards:
Outstanding Community Service
Nomination Deadline April 28
This award was first presented in
1999 to recognize the contributions UMC faculty and staff make within
the larger community of Crookston and the region. Individuals who
receive this award are truly bridge builders who understand that UMC is
not an island, but an integral part of northwest Minnesota. They freely
and openly share their talents and gifts, adding value to the entire
region and reinforcing UMC's outreach mission.
The award has been presented to the following UMC faculty and staff:
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2004 - Dennis Magsam, Audiovisual Operations Manager, Media Services
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2003 - Laurie Wilson, Counselor and Assistant Education Specialist
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2003 - Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, Director of Student Activities and Service Learning
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2002 - George French, Associate Professor of Music
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2001 - Pam Sullivan, Senior Cashier, Dining Services
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2000 - Carol Larson, Building and Grounds Worker, Facilities Management
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1999 - Nancy Capistran, Lab Services Coordinator, Biology
The Community Service Award was created to honor community outreach and community service activities of faculty, staff, and members of the great University community. This award recognizes outstanding contributions and accomplishments of faculty, staff or 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. Such contributions and accomplishments must result in long-term and lasting changes for the public good and demonstrate an unusual commitment to the University and the greater community. Awards are not intended to recognize service provided to a professional association or to recognize other service normally seen as part of their responsibility as an employee of the University of Minnesota.
The Community Service Award is given each year for the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus. Recognition of this award and a $500 scholarship is given in the name of the award winner. All faculty and staff are eligible to receive this award.
Any person or group may make a nomination. Please submit the name or names of individuals along with a brief statement as to why these persons are worthy of receiving the award by April 28, 2005. Nominations can be submitted to the Community Service Award Committee, c/o Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, 117 Dowell Hall or e-mail Pam at psholsing@umn.edu.
Reception
Honoring Pam Holsinger-Fuchs April 28
I am pleased to invite you to a
reception for Pam Holsinger-Fuchs on Thursday, April 28 from 3:30 to 5
p.m. in Brown Dining Room. The reception is in celebration of her
receiving the very prestigious University of Minnesota award for
Outstanding Community Service (2005). She is one of six persons who
will be receiving the award this year, and the second ever to receive it
from UMC. We, at UMC, are very proud of the contribution that Pam makes
to UMC and the Northwest Minnesota community. She will be receiving the
actual award in the Twin Cities on May 10 and at the May Board of
Regents meeting. Please join me in congratulating Pam.
--Joe Massey, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs
Teambacker
Fun Nite April 29
UMC Teambackers will sponsor
their annual “Fun Nite” Friday, April 29, at the Crookston Eagles Club.
Social begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu offers a choice
of prime rib or walleye. The evening continues at 7:30 p.m. with games
followed by a dance with music by Tommy Helgeson. Tickets are $35 per
person and include dinner and chances to win over $750 in cash prizes.
All proceeds go to UMC Athletic Scholarships. Tickets are available
from any Teambacker board member or by contacting Rose Ulseth at
281-8439, Stephanie Helgeson at 281-8422 or Sue Dwyer at 281-8401.
UMC presents Chamber Choir
Concert and Student Recitals May 1
The UMC Chamber Choir will
present a concert Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium. The
choir is directed by UMC student, Carrie Koplin. Koplin has been
directing the choir for the past two years with George French, director
of the Music and Theater Department, as her advisor.
Featured with the choir concert will be a student recital with capstone performances by music minors, Phil Seibel and Mark Gangler. There will also be performances by UMC students Vanessa Armstrong on cello, Tiffany Myers on harp, and vocal soloist April Thorstad. The event is free and open to the public.
UMC Authors
Reception May 2
All are invited to the reception
for authors of papers, chapters, and books by UMC and NWROC faculty from
3 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2, in the Heritage Room, Kiehle Building.
Please join me in celebrating the scholarly accomplishments of our
colleagues. Refreshments will be provided.
--Joe Massey, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs
Commencement May 7
Commencement exercises for the
UMC Class of 2005 will take place Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in Lysaker
Gymnasium of the UMC Sports Center. Approximately 155 students will
take part in the ceremony. For more information about the day’s events,
visit <http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/Commncmnt/commencement2005.htm>.
UMC Student Center –
Construction Update – 4/21/05
Construction of the new student
center is nearing completion and is on schedule to be complete the first
week of June 2005. The exterior is close to completion with the
exception of the landscaping, which will be completed once frost is out
of the ground. The interior is nearing completion. The painting is
complete. All the ceilings, light fixtures, and cabinets in the
building have been installed. Wood paneled walls in the student lounge
spaces have been installed. Wood trim is nearing completion. Most of
the carpet and ceramic floor tile has been completed. Vinyl wall
covering is being installed in the ballroom. During May contractors
will be finishing up the finial details of the construction and cleaning
the building so it will be ready for occupancy.
--Mark Lundberg, YHR Partners, Ltd.,
Student Center Architect
Printing
& Design Summer Schedule
Patti Tiedemann’s last day in the
office is Wednesday, May 11. There will be no new design work done
after that date. Patti will return Monday, August 1.
Linda Wilkens’ last day will be Wednesday, June 15. There will be no printing after that date. Linda will return Monday, August 1.
Bookstore
Moving Sale Continues
Up to 40% off clothing
20% off everything else*
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school supplies
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backpacks
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notebooks
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binders
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mugs
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glasses
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frames
*excluding textbooks,
diploma frames, graduation items, and computer supplies
Everything must go!
Shop the UMC Bookstore, 109
Robertson.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who brought
or bought baked goods at the April 25 Bake Sale for the Aspire
Scholarship Fund. We raised close to $125at this event which will bring
us that much closer to our goal of being able to award three ($500)
Aspire Scholarships next spring. Special thanks to JoAnn Westburg, a
retired UMC employee for working at the Bake Sale yesterday. She only
skipped her cardiac rehab to do it! Now that’s dedication. If you or
someone you know would like more information about the Aspire
Scholarship for Women in Transition, please contact Claudia Barton,
Laurie Wilson or the Development Office. Thanks!
Accolades
Congratulations to UMC
international students who won the Northern Lights International
Student Cup for soccer on Saturday, April 23. The other teams competing
included UND, MSUM, and NDSU. UMC defeated UND 2-0, and then MSUM 3-1;
NDSU was knocked out in the first round. The traveling trophy will
remain at UMC for the next year.
UMC took home the first place sweepstake award in the four-year division
of the NACTA judging/knowledge competition. This year’s contest was
held at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska April 13-15.
Approximately 500 students from 37 colleges around the nation gathered
to participate in 11 competitive events covering most aspects of
agricultural education. Coaches were Jeff Rypka, Harouna Maiga,
Alison Stone, Chuck Habstritt, Dave Hoff, Christo Robberts, Melinda
McVey McCluskey, Lyle Westrom, Brent Sorenson, Andrea Hoff, and
Kent Freberg. Congratulations!
At the Zone 9 Championship show April 16, two UMC riders were named Reserve Champion in their classes. Kristi Santerre and Katie Weyenberg are now moving on to the IHSA National Show in Sunbury, Ohio May 5-8.
UMC honored students with achievement and service awards at the annual
Student Awards Reception April 12. Fifteen students received Student
Achievement Awards, which UMC presents to recognize those students who
have excelled not only academically, but also through leadership and
service to the University and local community. Congratulations to
Christopher Alford, DeAnn Ebert, Joan Ebnet, Nathaniel Emery, Candi R.
Fuller, Jonathan Gorentz, Russell Kleinschmidt, Carrie Koplin, Richard
Laager, Jeremy Nguyen, Hector Santellanes, Heather Sperling, Alison
Stone, Katie Weyenberg, and Amanda Wilger. From that group,
two students were recognized with the year’s top academic, service and
leadership award: “Man and Woman of the Year.” The UMC Man and
Woman of the Year for 2005 are Nate Emery, a senior majoring in natural
resource management, and DeAnn Ebert, a senior majoring in business
management. UMC CEO, Joe Massey, presented Ebert and Emery each
with a cash award of $100 for their achievements.
VolunTEAM
Update
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 29 – Carol Larson
April 30 – Mark Keranen
April 30 – Peg Sherven
April 30 – Del Roelofs
May 2 – Bonnie Boyle
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 30, 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.