University of Minnesota, Crookston
UMC WEEKLY BULLETIN

Vol. 16, No. 33, May 8, 1997

CALENDAR
May 8
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teleconference
May 9
Teambackers Fun Night at Crookston Civic Arena
May 12
NW Minnesota Hospitality Conference at Northland Inn
Reception for Retiring Employees
Jose Poneira, pianist, Performance
May 13
UMC Athletic Banquet
May 15
Commission on Women Noon Seminar "A Celebration of Women"
May 23
Commencement
May 26
Memorial Day Holiday
May 27, 28, 29, 30
New Student Registration and Family Day
May 28
Farewell Reception for Glenice Johnson
May 29
Faculty/Staff Recognition Banquet
June 6 and July 25
New Stduent Registration and Family Day

NW MINNESOTA HOSPITALITY CONFERENCE ON MAY 12
The NW Minnesota Hospitality Conference has been rescheduled to Monday, May 12, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Northland Inn in Crookston.
--Barbara Muesing

PIANIST TO PERFORM AT UMC
Jose Poneira, outstanding pianist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, will present a program Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Kiehle auditorium. The concert is free.
--George French

UMC COMMISSION ON WOMEN SEMINAR
"A Celebration of Women" recognizing UMC women based on nominations and recommendations from their peers, will be presented Thursday, May 15, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Center ABC.

Bring your own lunch. UMC’s Commission on Women will have cappuccino and other specialty drinks, an assortment of desserts, and fruit.
--Glenice Johnson

COMMENCEMENT
Commencement exercises for the University of Minnesota, Crookston will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, on the campus mall (or in Lysaker Gymnasium in case of rain).

Baccalaureate, associate in applied science and associate in science degrees will be conferred upon graduates, subject to completion of all curriculum requirements. The ceremonies include not only spring quarter graduates, but also those who plan to complete graduation requirements during the 1997 summer and fall quarters. Students graduating during the past fall and winter quarters may also participate in commencement ceremonies.

A special feature of this year’s commencement is the recognition of the first masters degrees in Human Resource Development offered through UMC using distance education technology.
--Melissa Hower

SAMSHAL RETIRES
Milan Samshal will be retiring on July 6 with 27 years of service to the University of Minnesota. He will be honored at the campus-wide reception in Bede Ballroom on Monday, May 12. Anyone wishing to contribute to a retirement gift for Milan should bring it to Patti Malme at the Northwest Experiment Station by noon on Friday, May 9th.
--Patti Malme

WESTBURG RETIREMENT
Joann Westburg will be honored at a campus-wide reception on Monday, May 12, in Bede Ballroom. If you wish to contribute to a retirement gift for Joann, please bring your contribution to the Business Office by Friday, May 9. Thank you.
--Debbie Stumblingbear

JESKA RETIREMENT
If you wish to contribute to a retirement gift for Bob Jeska, please contact Sharon Olson at 8491 or e-mail solson, by Monday morning, May 12. Bob will be honored at a campus-wide reception Monday, May 12, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Bede Ballroom.
--Sharon Olson

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR GLENICE JOHNSON
Please join us in a farewell reception for Glenice Johnson on Wednesday, May 28, at 3 p.m. in Conference Center ABC. Glenice is leaving UMC to become an Extension Educator for the Pennington County Extension Office in Thief River Falls, MN. If you wish to contribute toward a gift for Glenice, please drop your contribution off with Trish or Marsha in the Arts and Sciences Division Office by May 23.
--Trish Ramstad

SPECIALS AT MORSELS
The specials at Morsels for the week of May 12-16 are:

Monday – Grilled ham and Swiss with chips · $3.00
Tuesday – Taco salad · $3.00
Wednesday – Turkey club croissant and chips · $3.50
Thursday – Bacon cheeseburger and curly fries · $3.75
Friday -- Hoagie and chips · $3.00

Each daily special also includes a 16 oz. fountain drink.
--Pam Sullivan

UMC INSIGHT
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, May 10, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "Athletics" with Marv Bachmeier.

ATTACHMENTS
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