Calendar

October 15-23
Bookstore "Revamped" Open House continues
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 19 and 20
Jewelry Sales
October 20
DWI - The "Real Influence"
October 21
Semester Conversion Sessions
October 23
Home Volleyball vs. University of Mary
October 24
National Make a Difference Day! 1998 Hike for Habitat
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
November 2
Employee Career Enrichment Workshop
Home Volleyball vs. Dickinson State University
November 3
Election Day
November 4
PIAC Meetings
CESB Dedication
Torch & Shield Banquet
November 5
The Epicurean Room
Fall Quarter Campus Assembly
Comedian Frances Delorinzo
November 7
Home Football vs. Mayville State University

News Items

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

Campus Preview
A Campus Preview will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 15 and 16. Prospective students are invited to choose one of three sessions for a tour of the campus and information session. The times are at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. To confirm an appointment, call Admissions and Financial Aid.
--Kami Trowbridge

Comedy & Juggling Act
Three Guys Named Ed, a comedy and juggling act with audience participation, will be at UMC on Thursday, October 15, at 8 p.m. in Bede Ballroom. Sponsored by Student Programming and Campus Entertainment (SPACE), the performance is free and open to the public.
--Pam Holsinger-Fuchs

Employee Benefits Open Enrollment
Barry Melcher will be on campus Friday, October 16^th to help with retirement planning and answer any questions regarding the State Health Plan Select or Delta Dental coverage. All employees are encouraged to attend the open forum from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center A. Barry will make a brief presentation and leave time to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Individual meetings can also be scheduled by calling Jacquie at 8325 or Les at 8345. The individual meetings will be held in Selvig Conference Room 305.
--Jacquie Normandin

Brown Bag Lunch Series at UMC
Bring your lunch and join us from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Kiehle 133 for the following workshop:

October 20 - Coping with Chronic Conditions - presented by Greg Alch, M.A., L.P., L.M.F.T. from Southwest Family Services, Optum. This workshop focuses on helpful coping mechanisms. Topics discussed include loss and grief, difficult emotions, care of the caregiver, living with uncertainty, and what helps in a time of need.
--Les Johnson

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week will be held at UMC October 19 through 24. Schedule includes:

Monday, October 19

• Information Table in Sahlstrom Conference Center. Stop by and see videos and use the computer simulation program.
• A presentation by Matthew Mims on "Sex, Drugs and Alcohol: The Real College Life?" will be at 7 p.m. in Bede Ballroom.

Tuesday, October 20

• Noon presentation in Brown Dining Room AB on "DWI – The Real Influence." Presenters include: Lawyer David Unkenholz, Police Officer Tim Motherway, and Student James Becraft.

--Tim Harrison

Be Advised -- Classes Cancelled!
On Wednesday, October 21^st, beginning at 1 p.m., afternoon classes will be cancelled for a special half-day to be devoted to semester conversion advising. Information and advising sessions have been scheduled concerning UMC's change from a quarter-based academic year to a semester-based year beginning fall 1999. An all-campus session for students, faculty, and interested staff is scheduled at 1 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium, followed at 1:30 by group sessions for each program major, with individual advising sessions between advisers and advisees scheduled to begin at 2:30. Special prizes will be given to the first 200 students at the opening session and refreshments will be provided to students attending the program sessions. An information table will be staffed in the Sahlstrom Conference Center foyer to provide information and answer questions. Look for posters on campus for the locations of the program major advising sessions.
--Bob Nelson

Bison Men's Chorus to Perform at UMC
The Bison Men’s Chorus from the University of Manitoba will present a concert on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium. The UMC Choir will also sing a few selections. The concert is a fund-raiser for the UMC Choir which will tour Europe in March. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, with a $10 family maximum. Please call 218-281-8266.
--George French

Campus Assembly Date Change
The Fall Quarter Campus Assembly meeting that was scheduled for October 22 has been changed to Thursday, November 5 at 4 p.m. in Dowell Hall 212. Refreshments will be available at 3:30 p.m.
--Owen Williams

Free Lunch!
Dining Services offers a one time opportunity to all faculty, staff and off-campus students. The first time a customer opens a declining balance account, Dining Services adds 10% of the original amount to your account. The customer may have lunch on Dining Services for a while. There is no limit to the amount deposited. In the near future everyone will have the opportunity to use their U-Card as the account card.

If you're interested in saving a few dollars … then come on down and see Pam or Rhonda!
--Debbie Stumblingbear

Speakers Needed
Resident Coordinator Linda TagLiabue from the Villa St. Vincent is inviting speakers to give afternoon presentations on varying topics to 30 residents at the Villa between 1 and 4 p.m. Students, staff and faculty are all encouraged to partake in these community service opportunities. To schedule a date or receive more information, please contact Linda at 281-3424, ext. 211.
--Nikki Fiorini

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, October 17, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in this week to hear "Applied Studies" with Marsha Odom.

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

• 1998 Hike for Habitat

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