University of Minnesota, Crookston
UMC BULLETIN

Volume 16, No. 14, December 12, 1996

CALENDAR
December 12
Women's Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin, Superior
December 13
Pride Day Coffee Break
December 18
Winter Convocation
SR VP Marshak on Campus
UMC Choir and Band and Campus Ministry Christmas Program
December 19
Christmas Fest
December 20
Mary Bywater Retirement Party
December 20 and 21
Hockey vs. Marian College
December 23, 24 and 25
Christmas Holiday, Offices Closed
January 1
New Year's Holiday, Offices Closed
January 3 and 4
Hockey vs. Minot State University
January 4
Women's Basketball vs. Bemidji State University
Men's Basketball vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
January 9
Women's Basketball vs. Dickinson State University
Men's Basketball vs. Dickinson State University
January 10 and 11
Hockey vs. University of Wisconsin, Stout
January 13
Women's Basketball vs. Valley City State University
Men's Basketball vs. Valley City State University
January 17
Hockey vs. North Dakota State University

MISSING AN ARTICLE?
Because we have not been able to access UMC's electronic mail, there may be some articles missing. We will include those in next week's Bulletin.
--Barbara Weiler

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
The UMC/NWES/AURI United Way pledges received are at 105 percent of the 1997 goals that were established by the United Way Office. Thank you all for your support and generosity towards this effort!
--Dean McCleary

PRIDE DAY COFFEE BREAK
Friday, December 13, the Office of Residential Life will host a Pride Day Coffee Break in McCall Lobby from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All faculty and staff from UMC and the NWES are invited!
--Andrew Svec

SATELLITE BROADCAST
The following educational satellite broadcast will be offered:

Web-Based Instruction
Friday, December 13
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Conference Center A&B
FREE and open to the public; no registration required.

Overview from program release:
"The World Wide Web has captured the attention of education no less than business, government, and the arts world. Five distinguished presenters from three institutions will offer their insights into using the Web for instruction from the perspectives of collaborative learning, teacher preparation in bilingual math and science instruction, and planning for support services in an academic context.

"This videoconference will:

Increase your awareness of tools and techniques for creating useful and usable Web pages for instruction

Define and differentiate roles of faculty member and support facilities in supporting Web-based education

Identify quantitative and qualitative measures to evaluate effectiveness of materials and of student performance in Web-based course presentation

Demonstrate interactivity dimensions of Web-based courses, using concept maps among other mechanisms

Explore options for getting Web courses approved for credit.

"Who should participate: Administrators, faculty, and service (support) staff at institutions of higher education; professional trainers and others interested in teaching and learning using new media.

"Moderator: Dr. Nancy Frishberg, Executive Director, New Media Centers."
--Andrew Svec

SR VP MARSHAK ON CAMPUS
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Marvin L. Marshak, will be visiting the UMC campus on Wednesday, December 18. All faculty and staff are invited to listen to his comments at a 12 noon luncheon in Conference Center A-B-C.
--Donald Sargeant

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The UMC Choir and Band and Campus Ministry invite all faculty and staff to a Christmas program Wednesday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium.
--George French and Collette Conati

COMMISSION ON WOMEN
A listserv has been created for the UMC's Commission on Women. If your name is already listed, you should be able to send messages to the group using:
UMC-WCom@mail.crk.umn.edu

If you would like to have your name added to the list, please let me know.
--Glenice Johnson

RETIREMENT GIFT
If you wish to contribute towards a retirement gift for Mary Bywater, please bring your money to Karen Murphy in the business office by Monday, December 16. A retirement party will be held Friday, December 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. in CC A&B.
--Bonnie Anderson

SPECIALS AT MORSELS
The specials at Morsels for the week of December 16-20 are:

Monday - Turkey club croissant and chips $3.50
Tuesday - Taco salad $3.00
Wednesday - Baked potato and chili $2.50
Thursday - Cheeseburger and curly fries $3.25
Friday - Any cold sandwich and chips $2.50

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

UMC INSIGHT
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, December 14, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "UMC Global Campus" with Bill Peterson.

Publication Information:
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