Calendar

October 9
Home Soccer vs. Jamestown College
October 10
Homecoming Football Game vs. Valley City State University
Homecoming Dance and Coronation
October 12
Employee Career Enrichment Workshop
October 13
Christine Kane, Singer-Songwriter
October 14
Midterm
Home Volleyball vs. Jamestown College
October 15 and 16
Campus Preview -- Invite a friend to UMC!
October 15
Immunization Clinic
The Epicurean Room
State of the University Address
Three Guys Named Ed - Comedy & Juggling
October 16
Employee Benefits Open Enrollment
October 18
Home Soccer vs. St. Scholastica
October 19-23
Alcohol Awareness Week
October 19
Employee Career Enrichment Workshop
Speaker Matthew Mims, "Sex, Drugs & Alcohol"
October 20
DWI - The "Real Influence"
October 22
Fall Quarter Campus Assembly
October 23
Home Volleyball vs. University of Mary
October 24
Home Football vs. Jamestown College
October 25
University of Manitoba Bison Men's Chorus
Daylight Savings Time ends
October 26
Employee Career Enrichment Workshop
October 27
An Obsession to Die For - Eating Disorders
October 28
Home Volleyball vs. Valley City State University
October 29 and 30
IBM-USA Technology Visit
October 29
The Epicurean Room
Haunted House
October 31
Haunted House

News Items

State of University Address
State of the University address by President Yudof will be presented at the U Senate meeting October 15 at 3 p.m. in Hill 15. Question and answer session follows the address.
--Chancellor Sargeant

Outstanding Alumni to be Honored
This year, UMC will be honoring two people as 1998 Outstanding Alumni. They are Harold Stanislawski, a 1981 grad from our diversified ag program, and Chuck Levine, a 1980 horticulture grad. Both of the honorees have made mention of several of our faculty and staff as to the tremendous part they played in their achievements.

Harold and Chuck will receive their awards during half-time of the homecoming football game on Saturday, October 10. They will take part in the tail-gate party and post-game social. The post-game social will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Minakwa Golf Club and is open to everyone. There is no charge for the post-game social with your admittance stamp from the football game. Without the stamp, there will be a $2 charge. Hope to see everyone there!
--Rose Ulseth

Torch & Shield Invitation
You are cordially invited to attend the 1998 Torch & Shield Banquet, Wednesday, November 4, at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Reception, Bede Ballroom at 5 p.m. with 6 p.m. Prime rib dinner, Brown Dining Room.

Donald Sargeant and Larry Smith are pleased to recognize the following people as Torch & Shield recipients at the 1998 Torch & Shield Banquet: Kristen Anderson, Michael Chowdry, Thomas Helgeson, David Jorgerson, and Thomas Reagan.

Please RSVP by Friday, October 30^th to Ardis Thompson, 281-8437.

CESB to be Dedicated
Dedication for the Controlled Environmental Science Building will be Wednesday, November 4, at 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. there will be an open house with tours of the new facility.
--Doug Knowlton

Access to Student Records
Attached to this edition of the Bulletin is information regarding the responsibilities of faculty, staff, and student employees who have access to student educational records. Please contact Bob Nelson at 281-8560 or e-mail at nelson@mail.crk.umn.edu if you have any questions.
--Bob Nelson

Best College Stickers
Along with this issue of the UMC Bulletin, you will receive in your mail a sheet of labels that promote the fact of being named "A U.S. News Best College 1999." These labels can be used in a variety of ways. One suggested use is to apply them to an envelope that you are mailing. If you do this, make sure you do not place it lower than the address line. It can be placed anywhere on the back of an envelope. Other uses might be on letters, handouts, flyers, etc. Give them to your family or friends to use. If you need more labels, please contact the Office of Institutional Relations.
--Curt Almlie

Used Book Sale
The UMC Library will be conducting a used book sale from October 12-14 in the library. Stop by and take a look.
--Owen Williams

Bookstore "Revamped" Open House
Join in the celebrations and enjoy a wickedly good sale October 12-23! Sign up for drawings. Discounts include 20% off UMC clothing*, 20% off imprinted giftware*, 20% off reference books*, and 25% off New York Times paperback bestsellers (*excludes sale items). Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 13^th.
--Leela Hier

Lock Your Car
A reminder to lock your vehicle while parked in our UMC lots. I have had three reported thefts of parking permits from vehicles in the past week.
--Gary Willhite

Fall Quarter Campus Assembly
The Fall Quarter Campus Assembly meeting will be held October 22, 1998 at 4 p.m. in Dowell Hall 212. Refreshments will be available at 3:45. Please try to attend this important meeting.
--Owen Williams

An Important Reminder
To schedule a campus event or meeting, contact Sharon Olson at 281-8491. If you have additional needs such as dining, media resources, parking/housing/security, or plant services, she will forward information to the appropriate areas.
--The Events Calendar Planning Committee

Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors for the 1998-1999 school year are: Kerstin Trimble, Luis Delgado, Kathy Bade, Petronella Chilala, Martin Hochhalter, Melissa McCormack, Eric Perkins, Tracy Chen, Tashma Teepell, Jody Lundbohm, Josh Willcoxen, and Sarah Williamson. UMC Student Ambassadors assist with a wide range of campus service projects and educational activities to enhance the campus climate for all members. Advisors for the group this year are Stacey Grunewald and Laurie Wilson.
--Laurie Wilson

Refreshment Menu
You will be receiving from Dining Services a reissued copy of the Refreshment Menu for on-campus personnel. Please take a moment to review the menu and keep it on hand for future reference.
--Angelika Huglen

RSVP Looking for AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer
In conjunction with the America Reads Initiative, RSVP is interested in enlisting a VISTA volunteer to coordinate volunteers and partner with schools and literacy programs to ensure that children can read up to their appropriate reading level by the beginning of 4^th grade.

Who is eligible to join Americorps VISTA? There is no upper age limit but individuals must be at least 18 years old.

What benefits do AmeriCorps VISTA members earn? Members can receive an education award of $4,725 for one year of service. The award can be used to help pay off student loans or to finance college, graduate school, or vocational training. (In lieu of the education award, members may opt to receive a $100/month cash award.) While participating in the program, members earn a living allowance (approximately $650/month), health coverage, student loan deferment/forbearance, special "non-competitive" eligibility for federal employment.

Requested skills and requirements: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Gerontology, Social Work or related field; excellent public relations and communication skills; ability to travel; self starter with a positive attitude; good organization skills; ability to work with multiple projects simultaneously.

Interested persons can contact Deanna Patenaude, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, 107 Sahlstrom Conference Center, or call 281-8288.
--Deanna Patenaude

Thanks
Thanks to everyone who sent cards and called following my surgery. Your thoughts and prayers were appreciated. I’m happy to report that recovery is going fine. Thanks again.
--Barbara Muesing

Faculty and Staff Accolades

• Sonia Spaeth was named Aquatics Teacher of the Year. The award will be presented this week by the Minnesota Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, October 10, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "Civil Service Committee" with Mary Jane Towle.

Attachments
(Attached to the paper copy of this edition of the bulletin)

• Access to Student Records
• Student Support Services October 1998 Newsletter

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