Calendar

August 25
·   ITC Technology Workshop and Demonstrations
·   Soccer Scrimmage - UMC vs. University of Regina
·   All-Campus Picnic
August 26
·   International Student Orientation
·   Crookston Chamber of Commerce Educators'
    Luncheon
·   New Faculty and Staff Orientation
·   Football Scrimmage - UMC vs. Concordia St. Paul
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Upper Iowa
August 27-28
·   New Student Orientation
August 27
·   Residence Halls open for new students
·   Faculty Assembly Meeting
·   Orientation Convocation "Your Future's So Bright"
August 28
·   Orientation Keynote Address:  Michael Dunphy,
    Ph.D.
August 29
·   Orientation Check-in for Transfer Students
·   Welcome Back Dance
August 30-September 3
·   Welcome Week
August 30
·   Fall Semester classes begin
·   Crookston Student Association Executive Board
    Meeting
August 31
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. University of North Dakota
September 1
·   W.O.W. Event:  Club Fair and Ice Cream Social
·   Soccer - UMC vs. University of North Dakota
·   Grand Theater Movie Night
September 2
·   Welcome Back Chamber Picnic
September 6
·   Labor Day Holiday, no classes, campus offices
    closed
September 8
·   W.O.W.Event:  Singer Kimberlee
September 10
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Upper Iowa
September 11
·   The Awakening, A Worship Festival
September 12
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Jamestown

News Items

UMC Ranked “Best College” for Seventh Year
The University of Minnesota, Crookston, (UMC) has been ranked one of the best public colleges in the Midwest for a seventh consecutive year, according to U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for 2005.  UMC was again ranked among the top three colleges in the category “Top Public Midwest Comprehensive Colleges–Bachelor's.”

The 2005 rankings were made public Friday, August 20, at the U.S. News website <www.usnews.com>.  UMC also receives the recognition in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “best colleges” issue which will be released August 24.

“The recognition of UMC by U.S. News and World Report acknowledges our dedication to educational excellence.  We are a unique part of the University of Minnesota, and our faculty and staff are committed to our students and our mission.  With the addition of new programs this fall; such as communications, health science, and computer software, we will continue our pursuit to offer students the best in educational experience and opportunity,” said UMC Chancellor Velmer S. Burton, Jr.

UMC’s category, Top Public Comprehensive Colleges–Bachelor's, contained 324 comprehensive colleges categorized into four geographical regions of the U.S.—North, South, Midwest, and West.  According to U.S. News these institutions focus on undergraduate education and offer a range of degree programs—in the liberal arts, which account for fewer than half of their bachelor’s degrees, and in professional fields such as business, nursing, and education. 

According to U.S. News, the method of ranking colleges and universities consists of three basic steps.  The schools are first categorized by size, mission, and region.  In the spring data is gathered from each institution regarding several indicators of academic excellence, including academic reputation; retention of students; faculty resources; student selectivity; financial resources; graduation rate performance; and alumni giving.  Each factor is assigned a weight that reflects U.S. News’ judgment about how much each measure matters.  Finally, the colleges in each category are ranked against their peers, based on their composite weighted score. 

UMC is beginning its twelfth year as a baccalaureate degree granting university.  It is also the college’s twelfth year of providing laptop computers to all full-time students and faculty members. 

To see all the 2005 U.S. News rankings online, go to <www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm>.

Open Forums Scheduled for Interviewing Candidates
The week of August 23-27, candidates will be interviewed for positions as Admissions Counselor and Information Tech Professional.  There will be an open forum for faculty and staff during each of the interviews.  Please attend as many sessions as your schedules allow; your input is important.  Thank you.

Volunteers Needed for the Common Reading
August 28
Each year we hold a common reading at orientation and I'm hoping some of you who have helped out in the past will be able to help out with this year’s common reading.  This year we will be given an article "The Relationship of Perceptions of Alcohol Promotion and Peer Drinking Norms to Alcohol Problems Reported by College Students."  This is an easy to read article.  Dr. Dunphy will be presenting material on alcohol awareness and will provide us with three questions to discuss with our students.  Also, we will be doing some goal setting with each of the students during this session.  If any of you are able to participate, I would greatly appreciate it.

We have 26 groups this year so I will need at least 26 volunteers to aid in these discussions.  Again, the common reading will be held on Saturday, August 28 from 8 to 9 p.m.  I will ask those that can help out to also see Dr. Dunphy's presentation at 7 p.m. in Brown Dining Room.

For more information please contact Rae French at rhowe@umn.edu or 8339.  Thanks!

Special Bookstore Hours
In order to better serve our students and the campus community, the UMC Bookstore will be open as follows:

• Monday-Thursday, August 23-26 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Friday, August 27 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Saturday, August 28 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Monday, August 30 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 31 – resume normal hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book Buy Back at the UMC Bookstore, 109 Robertson Hall, will take place on August 30 and 31.

Golden Eagle Days September 17-18
Mark your calendars for Golden Eagle Days to be held on the UMC Campus Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18.  This event, coordinated through the UMC Athletic Department, features food, fun and entertainment for all ages.  For more information, contact Brandy Chaffee, 139 Sports Center, 218-281-8416, e-mail blietz@umn.edu.

Highlights include:

• Taste of NW Minnesota!  Sand Hill Bison Ranch, Pierre’s Bakery, Uff da Tacos, Roasted sweet corn, Native American foods, and many more!

• Games Galore!  Jurassic Survivor, 22’ Slide, Air Volleyball, Philly Soccer, Sumo Wrestling, along with many sports and club sponsored games.

• Featured Events!  UMC athletic events, Outdoor movie in the stadium, 5K walk/run, Home run derby, Run with Regal, Live music.

• Dance to Billy D and the Crystals, Saturday, September 18, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.  Sponsored by ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Awareness and Prevention Program)

Look for the full schedule of events in the September 1 issue of the UMC Bulletin.

Fly-in and Drive-in Breakfast Set for September 19
The UMC Flying Club and Crookston Aviation will sponsor their annual “fly-in, drive-in” pancake breakfast Sunday, September 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crookston Municipal Airport, located three miles north of Crookston on Highway 75 (UNICOM 122.7).  Breakfast will be $5 per person for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under age 5.  In addition to breakfast, the event features antique aircraft and classic cars on display.  Airplane rides will be available at $10 per person, weather permitting.  Proceeds from the annual event help fund the activities of the UMC Flying Club.

Interlibrary Loan
I am back and eager to help with any interlibrary loan requests you may need.  You may e-mail your requests to me at kproulx@umn.edu or to library@mail.crk.umn.edu.  The form that is on the UMC Library web page is not available at this time.  If you need help accessing the new Aleph system, please stop by the Library so we can assist you.
--Krista Proulx, UMC Library

Staff Updates
Look for photos and more information in upcoming issues.

• Michael Altepeter, Building and Grounds Worker, Facilities Management

• Mitch Bakken, Sports Information Director and Head Women’s Softball Coach, Athletics

• Jeremy Breiland, Maintenance Electrician, Facilities Management

• Leanne Butt, Administrative Specialist, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Awareness Program (ATOD)

• Scott Butt, Assistant Football Coach, Athletics

• Roxanne Deziel, Building and Grounds Worker, Residential Life

• Theresa Helgeson, Lab Service Coordinator, Agriculture Department

• Jana Hodgson, Account Specialist, Business Affairs

• Mark Keranen, Assistant Professor, Math, Science and Technology Department

• Kelly Nelson, Information Tech Professional, Math, Science and Technology Department

• Amanda Olek, Technical Supplement, Art, Humanities, and Social Science Department

• Christopher Plante, Maintenance Plumber, Facilities Management

• Michelle Ramstad, Senior Administrative Specialist, Facilities Management

• Karen Siira, Head Women’s Golf Coach, Athletics

• Darin Stromstad, Teaching Specialist, Business Department

• Megan Tollefson, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookstore

Special Dates
Birthdays
August 30 – Jeff Sperling

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 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.

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