Volume 24, Number 13, November 10, 2004
Calendar
News Items
UMC
Administrative Team
Seated (l to r)
Jim Mootz, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management; and Joe Massey,
Campus Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs.
Standing (l to r)
John Magnuson,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Operations; Robert L.
Peterson, Vice Chancellor for University Relations; Rose Koch, Vice
Chancellor for Finance; and Richard Nelson, Associate Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs.
Joe Massey,
Campus Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jim Mootz, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Rose Koch, Vice Chancellor for Finance
Robert L. Peterson, Vice Chancellor for University Relations
John Magnuson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities and
Operations
Richard Nelson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Barbara Ricord, Assistant to the Campus Executive Officer
UMC to Kick-off Campus
United Way Drive Friday, November 12
Join your friends and colleagues
on Friday, November 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room
to officially begin the 2005 “Results You Can See–Community Matters”
United Way Fund Drive. There will be entertainment featuring some of
the newest members of our campus community (possibly even a chemist
playing a mandolin), refreshments compliments of Dr. Joe Massey and Dr.
Larry Smith, Head of the NWROC, brief presentations by this year’s
United Way co-chairs, Chuck and Bonnie Holmquist, door-prizes, and much
more besides!
Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to personally pick up his or her United Way pledge envelope and fill it out on the spot if you wish. UMC’s goal for 2005 is $7,000 and we are optimistic about our ability to meet and surpass that goal.
Thirty-six member agencies, including three housed at UMC, benefit from United Way funding. Join us in support of our larger community and its members. If you are a commuter employee to UMC, please consider contributing to the Crookston United Way if you are not already contributing to one in your home community or region.
“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.” – George Bernard Shaw
What a great way to end
the week together. See you Friday and bring a friend!
--Laurie Wilson, UMC Counseling and Disability Services
“Turkey” Clothing
Sale at UMC Bookstore begins November 10
Shop the UMC Bookstore, 109
Robertson, during the
“Turkey” Sale November 10-24, 2004. Savings include:
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25% to 40% off "Turkey" clothing (selection of hoods, sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants)
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20% off Gear Jackets and Champion V-neck Jacket
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20% off UMC fleece (full zip, 1/4 zip & vest)
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Special Buy - $19.95 Oxford Hood!
--Leela Hier, Bookstore Manager
Magnificent Monday “Great
American Smokeout” November 15
Are you ready for 24 hours without cigarettes? That's what
the Great American Smokeout is all about. Each year on the third
Thursday of November, The American Cancer Society (ACS) organizes the
Smokeout. According to ACS, more Americans try to quit smoking on
this day than any other day of the year, including New Year's Day. What
does it take to participate? Just you! There's nothing to join or buy
or sign up for. You simply commit to quit for one day. You can do
that, right? Stop by the
Sahlstrom Conference
Center entrance on Monday, November 15 or Thursday, November 18, from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for more information. Check out the following web
site for more information:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_7_Committing_To_Quit.asp?sitearea=PED
--Stacey Grunewald, RN,
UMC Student Health
QUITPLAN
at Work Tobacco Cessation Program
QUITPLAN at Work is coming
to UMC to help those employees who are interested in quitting smoking.
The focus of this program is on employees and their spouses who want to
make a successful quit attempt. Student employees are also eligible.
You will have the opportunity to participate in a group led by a
professional tobacco cessation counselor. As a part of this program you
will receive:
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A personal plan to stop your tobacco use.
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Detailed information about Zyban and Nicotine replacement therapy
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The tools needed to help you learn to stop smoking
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Five weeks of group-led support by a trained professional.
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Connection to additional resources, such as self-help materials, community resources, quitplan http://www.mpaat.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={82C98A32-D5E8-4863-9F97-538DADDB2E7E} and the QUITPLAN Helpline, the phone based support program.
There will be an
informational booth on Monday, November 15 and also Thursday, November
18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Sahlstrom Conference Center
entrance. We need a minimum of 8 employees for this program. Feel free
to stop by or give Stacey Grunewald a call at 8512 for more information.
--Stacey Grunewald, RN, UMC Student Health
Facilities, Finance and
Auxiliary Services Team Reception November 15
I am pleased to announce four
very important changes within the Facilities, Finance and Auxiliary
Services Team (FFAST). In honor of these milestones, an informal
reception is planned for Monday, November 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., 1st
floor Selvig Hall. You are invited to this celebration to recognize:
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The appointment of Joan Reitmeier to the position of Principal Administrative Specialist, effective November 8, 2004. In this restructured (former Accountant) position, Joan will be responsible for serving students, faculty and staff in the cashier’s office; for processing travel expenses and travel card administration; and for supporting the office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Operations. Joan joins FFAST from the University of Minnesota Extension Service, bringing extensive customer service experience with Extension, the Northwest Regional Partnership and the Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC). I am thrilled that Joan has chosen to join FFAST. Her excellent customer service reputation will serve students, faculty, staff and other constituents well.
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The promotion of Tricia Sanders from Accountant to Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, effective September 15, 2004. (For those with history at UMC, this is a restructure of the former Bonnie Anderson / Michael Grosz position.) In this capacity, Tricia has responsibility for UMC-wide financial planning, analysis, budget management and accounting functions. She is the primary resource for faculty / staff budget questions. Tricia joined UMC in 2003 from Norby’s Work Perks, where she had served as Accounting Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of North Dakota. This is a terrific opportunity for Tricia. She has taken on additional duties over the past year, and this promotion recognizes both the significance of those contributions, and the potential she has to contribute in an even greater way to UMC’s success.
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The addition of sponsored projects administration duties for Donna Larson, Accountant, effective September 15, 2004. In the year since joining UMC as Accountant with payroll responsibilities, Donna has taken on significant additional duties, including purchasing and payables functions, supervision of the payables and post office areas and, most recently, sponsored projects administration. Donna re-joined UMC in 2003, after having been employed previously via the grant-funded Northwest Minnesota Health Care Purchasing Alliance. She is a 2001 alumnus of UMC and her resume includes extensive previous experience with the Federal Reserve Bank. Donna has done an outstanding job in the past year. Her resourcefulness, flexibility and creativity have enabled UMC to participate in areas we would be unable to resource otherwise.
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The promotion of Karen Murphy to Principal Cashier effective October 4, 2004. Karen has seen increased responsibility in cashiering duties, including the sales of tickets and permits, the handling of all athletic tickets sales and reconciliation of these tickets, and several other duties within the business office. This promotion recognizes her outstanding contributions. Karen has been the face of UMC’s business office for 17 years, providing nothing short of excellence in customer service to students, faculty and staff. Her positive attitude and smiling demeanor always come across the counter to everyone she serves.
The mission of the Facilities, Finance and Auxiliary Services Team (FFAST) is “to support UMC’s strategic objectives and to serve students and our other constituents through effective and efficient planning, allocation, delivery and stewardship of UMC’s resources.” The above four individuals join Renee Mulcahy (Principal Accounts Specialist with responsibilities for student tuition, financial aid and other revenue accounting) and Jana Hodgson (Accounts Payable Specialist) in support of the finance portion of the FFAST mission.
Please join me in
welcoming Joan, and in congratulating Tricia, Donna and Karen on their
new responsibilities. Many thanks to the tireless efforts of the search
committee for Tricia’s position, David DeMuth (chair), Leela Hier, Keith
Knapp, Renee Mulcahy and Rand Rasmussen.
--Rose Koch, Vice Chancellor for
Finance & Operations
Respect
Around the Council Fire: Tribal Lessons for Challenging Times November
16
What does “equality” mean in
America? Why should you care about what happens to your colleagues,
your coworker, your classmate, your neighbor, a complete stranger?
Because it’s the right thing to do, and because whatever you do or let
happen to others … you’re next! Indigenous Americans, as tribal
peoples, understand the importance of respect in achieving the common
good. Come and share in a discussion of how American history and tribal
values can influence actions, expand opportunities, and foster success.
Jaki Cottingham-Zierdt, a mixed-blood Dakota, works as an Equal Opportunity Consultant in the University of Minnesota Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Prior to her current position, Jaki served for 7 years as the Director of the Multicultural Institute of the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota. She has a J.D. and a B.A. in medical anthropology and paleopathology, both from the University of Minnesota. She is a recipient of a 2004 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award and an experienced public speaker at both the local and national levels.
The
presentation will be Tuesday, November 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in
Brown Dining Room. All are invited to attend.
--Marcia Walker, Diversity Coordinator
TTY
Training November 18
Anyone interested in
participating in training on the use of a TTY (telephone option for deaf
and hard of hearing persons) is invited to meet with Kathy Judkins of
the Regional Service Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons on
Thursday, November 18, at 11 a.m., in the One Stop Student
Services Center Reception Area, 170 Owen Hall. Participants should
allow up to one hour for the training. No registration is required.
--Laurie Wilson, UMC Counseling and Disability Services
Thanksgiving Celebration Planned for November 23
The Office of Diversity Services
would like to invite you to share and participate in a celebration of
Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in
the Eagles Nest, Sahlstrom Conference Center. You may contribute to
this celebration by preparing and bringing a loaf or sample of a bread
that represents your ethnic or cultural heritage, or by simply joining
everyone in sampling the breads and learning more about a variety of
cultural traditions. If you think that you would like to bring a
traditional bread to share, please e-mail the name of the bread and the
country of origin to Marcia Walker
walke161@umn.edu. Join us in celebrating diversity at UMC!
--Marcia Walker, Diversity Coordinator
Spring
2005 Class Schedule Now Available
The University of
Minnesota offers online self-registration and class schedule
information. These web-based services are not a replacement but rather
an enhancement to the registration process. Please schedule a meeting
with your advisor before registration. The UMC Class Schedule
Information is located at <http://www.umcrookston.edu/register/schedule/index.htm>
The pdf version is located at <http://www.umcrookston.edu/register/schedule/S2005schedule.htm>
Printed copies of the Spring Semester 2005 Class schedule are available at the One Stop Student Services Center, 170 Owen Hall and at the Dowell Information Desk, 119 Dowell Hall.
Overnight Parking
Reminder
On campus there are only two
lots, (D and E) that are designated totally for overnight parking
(with permits). Lots (A, G, and K) have specific areas for parking
overnight; these lots each have signage denoting the areas. (A) Lot area
is the eastern most lanes between the lot entrances. (G) Lot area is
toward the south end by Robertson Hall. (K) Lot area is east of
University Teaching Outreach Center (UTOC). These areas are to be used,
for example, when overnight field trips or other travel makes it
necessary for individuals to leave their car on campus overnight.
Again, the areas in A, G, & K are denoted by signage if vehicles are
parked outside the signed areas they will be subject to ticketing and
towing.
Effective immediately,
any vehicle parked in a non-overnight parking area will be subject to
ticketing and towing. This policy has always been in effect; this is
just a reminder of a policy that is currently in existence.
--Michelle Ramstad, Senior Administrative Specialist, Facilities &
Operations
Summary of
Responses from “Just the Facts” about Personal
Safety Presentation
Persons attending the November 3,
“Just the Facts” about Personal Safety presentation by Sheriff Mark
LeTexier and Aria Trudeau from Polk County Coordinated Victim Services
were asked to answer three questions at the completion of the program.
Here are the questions and responses. Thanks to all who attended and
participated. Please share this information with your friends.
Remember to take care of one another and work together to make and keep
our campus safe for everyone.
Question #1. Please
list one or two facts from this evening’s presentation that were new to
you.
Rohypnol is legal in over 70 countries (but not in the USA).
Date rape drugs are easily obtained and available in this area. They
are generally placed in alcoholic drinks because the alcohol masks the
symptoms of the drug to some degree and for a period of time.
Date rape drugs result in 8-10 hours of unconsciousness.
Possession of date rapes drugs will earn a person three years in prison.
Statistically, I in 3 women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime,
and 1 of 4 college women will be sexually assaulted.
90% of women know their attackers.
Predators like isolation.
There are predators everywhere waiting for opportunities to find a
vulnerable person.
Having “party rules” is a must when going out. Going to a second
location is ALWAYS a bad idea.
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Examples of “party rules”: Always go in groups and agree to return together.
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Make sure people know where you are going and who you went with.
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If you leave a beverage unattended, do not drink it when you return. Get a new one.
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Never leave one location for a second undisclosed, unplanned location.
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Always have a designated driver.
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Never leave someone unattended who has passed out.
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Be wary of strangers who are exceedingly friendly and persistent about taking you home or assisting you in some way that leaves you vulnerable.
Keys tightly held can
be weapons of self defense. Put your fingers through the key ring so
that you won’t drop them.
People need to practice using their voices loudly and assertively to
yell ‘STOP’ or ‘No’ or ‘Get away from me.’
If someone is invading your personal space and won’t stop, you can pinch
that person on the inner thigh and they will move!
Fingers, tightly grasped and pointed can be used to quickly jab at an
attacker’s eyes to give you time to get away.
The heal of the hand (with fist clenched) can be used to quickly jab at
the base of the nose.
Mace and pepper spray can be a problem in the hands of inexperienced
users since if they are fired in a breeze they can blow back and
incapacitate the user.
Don’t be on a cell phone when walking in a parking lot because you will
be less aware of your surroundings.
Have 911 programmed in your cell phone and keep your finger on / near
the button when walking in a dangerous or threatening situation. Cell
phone calls can be tracked.
If someone grabs you, fight hard to get away. Scream, kick, bite, punch.
If you are thrown against a car, the antenna or windshield wipers can be
grabbed and broken off and used as weapons.
If grabbed from behind, use your shoe to scrape down along the front of
the leg bone, or look down, locate the attacker’s foot, and stomp hard
on the upper part of the foot.
Keep this statement in mind: “Friends don’t let friends rape.”
Children should be taught not to let go of a bike if they are riding and
someone tries to grab them. A person attempting to abduct a child
cannot manage both the child and the bike very easily or get a child
into the car who has wrapped his legs around a bike.
Question #2. If you
were to decide to use this information that you have learned tonight,
how would you live differently?
I would feel safer.
I would not be so trusting of strangers; especially ones invading my
personal space.
I would go with a group to parties.
I would watch my drink like I watch my purse.
I know that I would try to fight to get away if I was ever grabbed.
I have some ideas for how to fight.
I would stop going to my car alone. I would stop talking on my cell when
walking to my car. I would pay more attention to my surroundings.
I would stop going to isolated or semi-isolated places.
I will practice visualizing what I would do if someone tried to hurt me.
I would like to take an ‘Impact’ course.
I know that I have personal tools to use to defend myself.
I am going to stand up for myself and my personal space.
I am going to use what I learned to inform others so that we can protect
ourselves better.
I will look out for women and be a true gentleman.
I will pay better attention to details for other peoples’ safety.
I will be more aware that you can’t trust everybody.
I will be more aware of my surroundings at parties.
I will make party rules with my friends.
I will have 911 ready on my phone, and think constantly about what I
would do in some of these situation.
I have learned about the power of the voice and how effective it can be.
Using your voice in stressful situations can help you get out of them.
If I see someone distressing a girl, I will get some buddies and go and
help her.
Question #3. How
likely are you to use this information to change the way that you live?
Circle a response from 1 to 5 with five being ‘very likely’.
Twenty one people responded to this question with an average
response of 3.93.
This program was organized by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Personal Safety Awareness ad hoc committee at UMC. If you want to be included on the email list for meetings, contact lwilson@mail,crk.umn.edu.
VolunTEAM
Update
Ask Delta Theta Sigma about their awesome Saturday! When they arrived
at the newest Habitat House, there was nothing but a cement slab. Eight
hours later, the walls and rafters were up! Community volunteers work
on the house most Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you are
interested in helping out, please contact Lisa Loegering or Leela Hier,
Habitat Volunteer Coordinator.
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 November 13
Crookston Artist Series presents
Wieska & Hubert Szymczynski, Saturday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Crookston High School Auditorium. Classically cool husband and wife,
Wieska and Hubert Szymczynski live in Vaxjo, Sweden. She is a
world-class violinist and concertmaster of a leading chamber orchestra.
He is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, cabaret songwriter, and a
passionate jazz pianist. As Wieska plays the original score, Hubert
improvises at the same time, and it all comes out “classically cool.”
They started blending their own style together to entertain family and
friends, but a short appearance on Swedish TV was enough to create an
unbelievable demand for live performances. So they expanded their
repertoire, making this unique duo possible. Wieska and Hubert
graduated with honors from the Academy of Music in Poznan, Poland, and
are now professors of music academies and universities in Sweden.
Special Dates
Birthdays
November 17 – Fred Eldridge
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, November 13, to hear an exciting interview hosted by
Mike Meyer, UMC Director of Development and 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.