Calendar

February 8-12
Snow Daze Medallion Hunt
Through February 14
Valentine’s Sale at UMC Bookstore
February 9
Marcoux Corner Concert
February 10
Teleconference “Planning for Student Services”
Black History Month “Black Excellence:  The Leaders” Videotape
February 11
Campus Preview
February 12
Snow Daze Dance
February 14
Valentine’s Day
All Campus Meeting
Campus Preview
February 15-18
Random Acts of Kindness
February 15
Black History Month “Striving for Freedom”
Leadership Luncheon
February 17
National Eating Disorders Screening Program
Faculty Technology Presentations
February 18-21
Two-Act Comedy “Bless Me Father” presented by UMC Music-Theater Department
February 18
Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Wayne State University
February 19
Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Southwest State
February 21 and 22
Lucille’s Kitchen · Learning About Injustice
February 23
Eric E, Acoustic groove
Black History Month “Black Excellence:  The Entrepreneurs” Videotape
February 26
Downhill Skiing Trip
February 28
Crookston Artist Series
February 29
Cholesterol Screening/Blood Pressure
Leadership Luncheon

News Items

Planning for Student Services Teleconference
All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Planning for Student Services:  Best Practices for the 21^st Century teleconference scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2000 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST in Sahlstrom Conference Center AB. 

In light of globalization, technology advancements, decreased funding, competition and changing demographics, colleges and universities must transform their institutions for the future.  Through case studies, this live, interactive event will demonstrate how five institutions are transforming from a traditional model into a learner-centered model to provide superior service to students.
--Bob Nelson

Black History Month
Since 1978, February has been celebrated as Black History Month in the United States.  The celebration originated in 1926 at the suggestion of Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian.  This occasion has been used to draw attention to the history of African art, music and literature, or the progress that African-Americans have made in America.

In commemoration of Black History Month, UMC has scheduled the following events:  

Thursday, February 10
11:30 a.m., Sahlstrom Conference Center 131
“Black Excellence:  The Leaders”
Videotape (35 minutes) followed by a short discussion.  Dining Services will be featuring African-American cuisine for lunch.

Tuesday, February 15
11:30 a.m., Sahlstrom Conference Center AB
“Striving for Freedom”
Speaker Rev. Walter McDuffy, Assistant Dean of Students, Concordia College, Moorhead.  African-American cuisine will be featured for lunch.

Wednesday, February 23
11:30 a.m., Sahlstrom Conference Center 131
“Black Excellence:  The Entrepreneurs”
Videotape (34 minutes) followed by a guided discussion.  African-American cuisine will be featured for lunch.

Please come and celebrate with us!
--Mario Prada

All Campus Meeting
We would like to invite you to an All Campus Meeting on Monday, February 14^th from 8 to 9 a.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131.  In the meeting we will be giving a scholarship update, a housing update, and reviewing the new housing application procedure.  We will also be covering academic advisement.  Please mark you calendar and we will see you there.  Thanks.
--Admissions and Financial Aid Office 

National Eating Disorders Screening Program
As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, there will be a free and anonymous Eating Disorder Screening on Thursday, February 17^th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at 111 Bede Hall, Student Health.  A professional from the Northwest Mental Health Center will be available during the times listed.  Free educational brochures and handouts will also be available.  This is open to everyone.  Contact me, 8512, for more information.
--Stacey Grunewald

Textbooks
Please pick up needed textbooks soon!  The Bookstore is in the process of returning remaining textbooks.  Thank you for your cooperation.
--Leela Hier

Special Grants Program
The Office for University Women (formerly the Commission on Women) invites faculty, staff, and students to submit proposals for projects which further the goal of improving and enhancing the campus climate for women.

This year we are offering two grant rounds, one before the Women In Higher Education Teleconference and one after for projects that will implement the agenda of the Teleconference.  Of particular interest will e projects that reflect the values of inclusion, community, recognition, celebration, collaboration, and partnership.  Examples include projects which provide opportunities for networking and support among women, provide support for University women with families (traditional and non-traditional), or celebrate the achievements of University faculty, staff, and student women.

Applications deadlines:  (round one) 4 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2000 and (round two) 4 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2000.

For more information or to request an application call 612-625-2385 (x3), send e-mail to women@tc.umn.edu, or visit our website at http://www.umn.edu/women.
--Jane Whiteside, Interim Director, Office for University Women

Blood Drive
Thanks to all those who made our January Blood Drive such a huge success!  Fifty people volunteered to donate and 45 were able to give.  Twenty-one of the donors gave blood for the first time!  Our next blood drive is April 11^th, 2000.  Once again, on behalf of the Management Club and Ambassadors, thank you!
--Stacey Grunewald

Faculty and Staff Accolades

• Jane Sims assumes the Director position for Continuing Education on February 14.  Jane’s campus background of working with INFOCON, Ag Science Outreach, and other workshops as well as her strong technology skills will be of importance in creating and delivering CE programs.  She replaces Kathe Lemmerman who transferred to the U of M Carlson School.

• Shelly Diment has accepted a transfer from the COAFES to UMC to serve as Coordinator of Extended Programs.  Shelly has been with the University of Minnesota since 1985 serving most recently as Associate to the Dean in COAFES.  She is a talented writer, facilitator, and communicator.  Shelly will continue to reside and office in the Twin Cities.  Her responsibilities will be to work with the UMC Continuing Education program in extending courses and programs to the businesses and employees primarily in the Twin Cities.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, February 12, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260).  Tune in this week to hear an interview with Entertainer Eric E.  Curt Almlie hosts UMC Insight.

UMC Bulletin
The UMC Bulletin is posted at:
http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm

Attachments

• Weekly Schedule February 14-20, 2000

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