University of Minnesota, Crookston
UMC WEEKLY BULLETIN

Vol. 16, No. 19, January 30, 1997

CALENDAR
January 30
Women’s Basketball vs. University of Mary
Men’s Basketball vs. University of Mary
January 31-February 1
Northwest Minnesota Equine Conference
February 7
Women’s Basketball vs. Dickinson State University
Men’s Basketball vs. Dickinson State University
February 7-14
Snow Daze
February 10
Women’s Basketball vs. Jamestown College
Men’s Basketball vs. Jamestown College
February 12
Hockey vs. Warroad Lakers
February 13
Women’s Basketball vs. Mayville State University
Men’s Basketball vs. Mayville State University
February 15
Hockey vs. North Dakota State University
February 17
Women’s Basketball vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
February 18
Campus Assembly
February 21 and 22
Hockey vs. St. Johns University
March 5
Hockey vs. Bemidji State University

HASSELMO and SAHLSTROM TO VISIT UMC
President Nils Hasselmo and Regent Stanley Sahlstrom will visit UMC on Wednesday, February 19. Details will be forthcoming.
--Donald Sargeant

LEGISLATIVE PRESENTATION URL
The URL to reach the Legislative Presentation given by Dr. Marvin Marshak when he was on campus Monday is:
http://www.opa.pres.umn.edu/present/legshow1
--Donald Sargeant

WEB-BASED SEMESTER CONVERSION INFORMATION SYSTEM
The University of Minnesota web-based Semester Conversion Information System has been designed to support the change to a semester-based calendar on all UM campuses. It is to be used throughout the conversion effort for the recording in a standard format all information regarding semester-based courses and programs.

At UMC, course conversion information is to be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs on the "Semester Course Proposal Form" available from division offices and program directors for input to the all UM website. An "electronic" version of the form for the local collection of this data is being developed. Information will be provided when this becomes available.

All faculty are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the UM course conversion website. It is the intent that this will be the primary communication means for sharing information about how quarter courses are being converted to their semester equivalent. The website is located at the following URL:
http://www.opa.pres.umn.edu/cgi-shl/dbml.exe?template=/semester/selcamp.dbm
--Bob Nelson

CHARGING OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS
Charging of direct and indirect costs for research grants has raised concerns and questions among faculty and administrators, and the policy has now been refined and clarified, VP Brenner said in a January 14 e-mail memo to principal investigators, deans, directors, department heads, and unit administrators. Administrative and clerical personnel costs, recurring telephone, postage, office supplies, photocopies, books, and subscriptions are normally considered indirect costs, but in some cases they can be charged to federal projects as direct costs. If so, they must be documented and justified. One example: clerical costs could be justified for projects that involve extensive data accumulation, analysis and entry, surveying, and tabulating. Memo available in External Relations and Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs offices.
--Allan Larson

GOLDEN EAGLE INFORMER LINE TO ADD LOAN INFORMATION
By the end of January, loan information for students with Perkins loans will be available on the Golden Eagle Informer Line, 281-UOFM (281-8636). Loan information that can be obtained on the system will include current amount due, total payoff amount, and balance on outstanding individual loan principle. Also available will be information on requesting a loan deferment or cancellation, and a summary of hold policies. A Student Accounts Receivable script is in final draft stages. This service should be added to the Golden Eagle Informer Line by the end of March.
--Bob Nelson

NW MINNESOTA EQUINE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Friday, January 31 -- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Registration and Social (with Hearty Western Style Hors d'oeuvres). All faculty and staff are invited to join us in welcoming the speakers, prospective students and attendees.

Saturday, February 1 -- 7:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast; 9:00 Welcome, with Melissa Hower and Richard Nelson; 9:15 - Equine Reproduction Topics with Mats Troedsson, assistant professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Bo Crabo, professor, College of Agriculture; 10:45 Break; 11:00 - Care of the Foal - Julie Wilson, associate professor, College of Veterinary Medicine; 12:00 - lunch - and Technology Touches the Horse Industry with Melissa Hower; 1:30 p.m. - Equine Nutrition - Melissa Hower, Improving Your Training Skills - Sharon Escue; 2:30 - Improving Your Horsemanship - Sharon Escue, Exercise Physiology - Melissa Hower; 3:30 - 5:30 Post Conference Public Forum: Equine Infectious Anemia.

If you have any questions, please give me a call at 8678.
--Barb Ricord

FYI FROM DINING SERVICES
The numerous storm days this winter have caused some confusion concerning meal service at Dining Services. On storm days that fall during the week (Monday - Thursday), Morsels will close at night. Daytime hours will be reduced in accordance with the weather, so keep in touch with your voice mail messages. Also, Brown Dining Hall will serve supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on storm days.
--Debbie Stumblingbear and Dining Services Staff

SNOWBOUND CLASSIC AT UMC
A "Snowbound Classic" Men’s and Women’s 6 on 6 Volleyball Tournament will be held at UMC on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23 -- Men’s at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and Women’s at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Fee is $60 per team, with proceeds going to the UMC volleyball program. Call 8418 To register.
--Kelly Hollands

COMMISSION ON WOMEN
The Commission on Women has planned three exciting events for this spring. If you would like to be part of the listserve to receive notices and comments about Women’s issues, new users may subscribe by sending mail to: maiser@mail.crk.umn.edu with ONLY the following in the message body (no signatures, etc.): SUBSCRIBE UMC-WCOM  If you have questions or need help, please call Barb Weiler at 8435.
--Glenice Johnson

CROSS COUNTRY SKIS
Student Activities has five new pairs of cross country skis and boots. Faculty and staff are welcome to rent them. We also have cross country ski trail maps available at Bede.
--Pam Holsinger-Fuchs

THANK YOU
The Management and Health Management Clubs would like to extend a most sincere thank you to the students, faculty and staff who helped make the blood drive on January 21 such a success! A total of 54 people volunteered, and 46 were able to give blood. United Blood Services was very pleased with the UMC drive, especially given the shortage of blood in the surrounding communities due to the bad weather. Your generosity will benefit many patients.

Also, thank you to Dining Services for supplying the refreshments during the blood drive. We look forward to seeing you again during the next blood drive in April!
--Stacey Grunewald

SPECIALS AT MORSELS
The specials at Morsels for the week of February 3-7 are:
Monday – Hoagie and chips · $3.00
Tuesday – Taco salad · $3.00
Wednesday – Mr. Rib and curly fries · $3.50
Thursday – Hamburger and curly fries · $3.00
Friday – Grilled turkey and Swiss with chips · $3.00
Each daily special also includes a 16 oz. fountain drink.
--Pam Sullivan

UMC INSIGHT
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, February 1, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "Ag Aviation" with Richard Nelson and Kevin Dunn.

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