University of Minnesota, Crookston
UMC WEEKLY BULLETIN

Vol. 16, No. 31, April 24, 1997

CALENDAR
April 24
Softball vs. Mayville State University
April 25
Employee Benefits Specialist on Campus
April 26
Softball vs. Dickinson State University
April 29
Softball vs. Valley State University
April 30
Baseball vs. Mayville State University
May 3
Crookston Day of Service
May 12
Reception for Retiring Employees
May 13
UMC Athletic Banquet
May 23
Commencement
May 26
Memorial Day Holiday
May 27, 28, 29, 30, June 6, and July 25
New Student Registration and Family Day
May 29
UMC Faculty and Staff Recognition Banquet

UMC FLOOD SUPPORT CENTER
UMC has established a Flood Support Center for students/faculty/staff impacted by the flood. Please use this as the central referral source for any and all flood related questions.

UMC Student/Faculty/Staff
FLOOD SUPPORT CENTER
7 Hill Hall
281-8999

The Center will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will be prepared to assist all UMC students/faculty/staff with issues related to UMC – housing, financial aid, books, computers, emergency funds, completion of course requirements, relocation address, etc.

The Center was activated at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 22, 1997.
--Bob Nelson

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
It seems an appropriate time to remind all University employees that we have an employee assistance program that is designed to provide assistance in times of need.

The Northwestern Mental Health Center (218-281-3940) is our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider for UMC. The EAP is a problem identification and referral service for employees experiencing personal, relationship, or work related problems. The service is confidential, private, voluntary, and free of cost. The program can assist a UMC employee or family member in coping with issues such as: depression, substance abuse, grief, marital/family issues, job/career challenges, etc.

If there is a need, we encourage you to take full advantage of these important services. If you have any questions or if you would like additional information, feel free to call Jacquie 8325, Les 8345, or Dean 8324.
--Dean McCleary

SENIOR SECRETARY POSITION AVAILABLE
External Relations will have a Senior Secretary position available. This is a 90%, 12 month appointment. If interested, pick up a copy of the job responsibilities from Human Resources. Deadline for applications is April 24.
--Allan Larson

CAN WE AFFORD THE FUTURE?
CITIZENS JURY ON FUNDING K-12 EDUCATION
Twelve Polk County citizens will convene as a Citizens Jury May 5-9 at UMC to hear testimony and offer recommendations about K-12 education. Faculty, staff and students are invited to observe the week long series of presentations and deliberations in the Conference Center.

The Citizens Jury will explore a wide range of issues related to K-12 education. They will hear testimony from experts and stakeholders including parents and school administrators. After studying the issues, they will debate and offer recommendations regarding financing, outcome goals, and the role of the school in the community. The presentation of the recommendations will be Friday, May 9, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The goal of the project is to bring together average citizens to improve the level of civic discourse about important public policy issues. The Crookston project is part of a state-wide project called "Can We Afford the Future" involving UMC, the Minnesota Extension Service, the Humphrey Institute, and the Jefferson Center. Local coordinators are Mahnomen County Extension Educator Peg Braaten and UMC Professor Lynne Mullins.

For a copy of the complete agenda, call 8681.
--Barbara Muesing

RECEPTION PLANNED FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE RETIRING
There will be a reception to honor those UMC employees who will be retiring this spring/summer. This is a campus-wide event that will recognize their contributions and accomplishments. This is an opportunity to socialize and relay your best wishes. The reception will include punch and food. Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Monday, May 12th at 2:30 p.m. in the Ballroom in Bede Hall.
--Les Johnson

INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
The University Inventory Services staff will be on our campus on May 12 to conduct a complete inventory of all capital assets (items over $500). We expect there will be two people and they will stay on campus for as many days as necessary to complete the inventory.

These employees will be issued the appropriate keys to allow them access to all rooms/buildings in order to locate and identify all University property.

We would ask that everyone do whatever they can to assist with the process in your area. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks.
--Dean McCleary

FACULTY/STAFF RECOGNITION BANQUET
Following is the list of those employees who will be receiving awards at the 1997 Faculty/Staff Recognition Banquet, Thursday, May 29. If there is anyone we have missed, please forward that name to us. Members of the Banquet Committee are: Deb Brule, Dave Hoff, Allan Larson, Patti Malme, Karen Murphy, and Andrew Svec.

Retirements
Mary Bywater
Robert Jeska
Rita Meyer
Delores Rodriguez
Milan Samshal
Gordon Shafer
Joann Westburg

30 Year Awards
David Hoff
Robert Jeska
Gordon Shafer
Robert Smith

25 Year Awards
Rose Herberg
Larry Huus
Marlys Johnson
Dale Kopecky
Patricia Malme
Joann Westburg

20 Year Awards
Paul Aakre
Susan Brorson
Thomas Feiro
Gail Hasbrouck
Carlyle Holen
Krista Proulx
John Schleicher

15 Year Awards
Jim Boutain
Mike Danielson
Kellee Thingelstad

10 Year Awards
Todd Cymbaluk
Brad Heppner
Susan Knutson
Joseph Larson
Karen Murphy
Robert Nelson
Marsha Odom
Scott Oliver
Rodney Wegge

--Deb Brule
--Al Larson

ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Attached to this edition of UMC Bulletin are the academic calendars for 1997-1998 and 1998-1999. Please detach them and keep for future reference.
--Val Uttermark

UMC CLASS SCHEDULE
If you would like to keep your UMC Class Schedule in a three-ring binder and would like it punched, UMC Printing has a drill that will accomplish that task quickly and easily. Feel free to stop by our offices at 122C or 112 Kiehle Hall.
--UMC Printing

STUDENTS HONOR FACULTY
The Student Association honored several faculty members during the Awards Reception. Congratulations to: Robbie McGurran, Best Implementor of Technology; Wendell Johnson, Outstanding Educator; Marv Mattson, Most Supportive of Students; Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, Outstanding Student Service. Man and Woman of the Year are: James Johansen, environmental and natural resources management major from Underwood; Carol Sand, animal industries management major from Avon.
--Donald Sargeant

TONYA MOTEN BROWN NAMED U OF M PRESIDENTIAL CHIEF OF STAFF
Tonya Moten Brown, assistant dean for admissions at the University of Texas, Austin, School of Law, has been named chief of staff for the Office of the President at the University of Minnesota. She will assume the post August 4, following the July 1installment of Mark Yudof as university president.

As chief of staff, Brown will act as the principal adviser and confidant to the president and spokeswoman and facilitator of presidential policy. At Texas, Brown plays a critical role in the dean’s management team, with immediate responsibilities for the recruitment and admission of law students.

She received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1987 and her bachelor’s degree in personnel/labor relations management and marketing from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
--U of M News Service

WINDELS PUBLISHED
Carol Windels has published an article "Characterization and Pathogenicity of Thanatephorus Ccucumeris from Sugar Beet in Minnesota" in the March 1997 issue of Plant Disease.
--Barbara Weiler

NWTC-EGF STUDENTS AND STAFF
Northwest Technical College, East Grand Forks faculty and staff are asked to call 1-800-492-4836. The call will be answered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
--Bob Nelson

ATTENTION FACULTY:
Computing Services has ten notebooks with Office '97 loaded. Please check out one or these student-model notebooks; we are looking for suggestions for improvement! Thanks.
--Peg Sherven

UMC INSIGHT
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, April 26, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "U.S. Gymnast Speaks Out" with John Roethlisberger.

ATTACHMENTS
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