Regal's Report 

 November 3, 1997

 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES – HEALTHY YOUTH Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in Central High School Auditorium. The most important thing you can do for the youth, this community, and yourself is to attend the meeting on the Crookston Youth Assets Survey results. Last April, 843 Crookston students, grades 6-12, were surveyed to find out how many developmental assets they possess. How many assets do you think the children in our community have. Find out Tuesday. Child care will be provided. Our kids say this community doesn’t value them, prove them wrong. Take that step and make a commitment to attend.

LEGAL ISSUES AND YOU—Thursday, November 13, 1997, Becky Hintz, Risk Management and Giner DeRosier, Real Estate, will be on campus to answer questions about liability issues with renting cars, waivers, alcohol usage and other important issues that may concern your group. Faculty advisors and Student Club Leaders are asked to attend a session from noon until 1:00 p.m. located in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131. They will be reviewing the insurance issues facing students, clubs, and organizations. There may now be a charge for clubs to be covered so you should come to find out about this. There have been hundreds of questions and issues that have come in the last year. This meeting will be a great opportunity for you to understand what is expected of your organization, club, and UMC. Mark it on your calendar and make a point of having a representative from your group there.

BOOKSTORE SALE—There will be a sale at the UMC Bookstore November 17 – 21. 15% off of selected UMC merchandise.

PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURE IN SWITZERLAND—Ann Heinze, a former UMC student, will be giving a 30 minute slide-presentation on production of agriculture in Switzerland on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the ARC Auditorium. Ann worked and studied in Switzerland as part of her graduate program at NDSU. Her presentation will emphasize the farming differences such as the farm sizes and agricultural aspects. She will also discuss how the dairy industry is so different from the United States. Everyone is invited to attend.

STUDENTS SCORE AT REGIONAL CROPS CONTEST—Five UMC students participated in the annual Regional Crops Contest, held this year at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul on November 1. UMC’s team competed against 3 teams from the University of Wisconsin-Plateville, Riverfalls, and Madison, and South Dakota State University. Crookston’s team placed 1^st and the individual team members had high placing against a total of 22 competitors. Chuck Habstritt coached the team. Individual placings are: Chad Ingeman 1^st; Marcus Meiners 2^nd; Neil Wiese 4^th; Korey Heggeberg 5^th and Eileen Todahl 13^th. Congratulations!!

MULTICULTURAL CLUB—We’d like to recognize club member Asier Larrea for his outstanding participation and attendance to events. Way to go Asier. Also, our last meeting of the fall quarter will be held next Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Center 131. Uncle Prada wants you… we welcome any and all to join our club. Feel free to catch our last meeting this quarter or start off fresh in the winter. In closing the multicultural club wishes you all the best during and in preparation of finals week.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE NEEDS YOUR HELP!! Habitat for Humanity house needs your help now! To qualify for a $20,000.00 matching grant the house must be finished by Thanksgiving. Please help—even if only for a short time. The house is at 515 Woodland. NO experience required. Times to help are: Tuesdays 6:30 – 9:30, Thursdays 6:30 – 9:30, and Saturdays from 8:30 – 4:30. For more information contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs in Bede Hall, room 120. Regal pick of the week is: Paula Meyers

VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION—On November 11 from 11:00 – 12:30 there will be a Veteran’s Day celebration in Morsel’s. Ask a vet about their experience. Join us as we lay a wreath on the memorial.

TERRIFIC TUESDAY BEGINS—Join us at 8:00 p.m. in Bede Ballroom to be entertained by comedian Frank Caliendo. Armed with well over 100 impressions and voices, Frank will have you rolling in the isles. FREE. Sponsored by Student Activities.

COUNTRY LINE DANCING OFFERED AT UMC—Tuesdays, November 11 and November 18 there will be FREE line dancing lesson in Bede Ballroom from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. For more information contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs in Bede Hall.

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL—Rosters for women’s, men’s and co-ed volleyball are due at the Bede Info Desk by November 20.

RIVERVIEW DAIRY is looking for full-time, permanent Milk Technicians. Description: 1600 cow diary, milking in double 24 parlor, preparation, spray and wipe. 8 hour shift…11-7, 7-3, 3-11. Computerized. 4½ miles from Morris. Will also consider an internship student. For more information stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

STUDENT/STAFF TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES—Students living off campus can pick up their copy of the Student/Staff Directory at the Registrar’s Office in Selvig Hall. On-campus students should have received their copy of the directory from their RA.

BOOKS AND COATS TO MUCH TO CARRY AROUND? LOCKERS FOR RENT ON CAMPUS—Tired of carrying your books around or worrying about your computers? Rent a locker for $5.00 a year plus a $5.00 deposit. Lockers are located all over campus. Stop by the Bede Info Desk for more information.

AG ARAMA—Ag Arama is coming again! Dates are January 30 and 31. Dance will be January 31 at the Crookston VFW. Watch for more information.

SIGN UP TODAY TO INTERVIEW--INTERVIEWS ON CAMPUS—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and check out the companies that will be coming to UMC to interview UMC students. The following companies will be interviewing on campus: U.S. Army, Sgt. Donald Dawson, January 15 and April 30; MassMutual Minneapolis Agency, Stephanie Lauinger, November 11 and January 13; Land O Lakes, David Lemmon, December 10; 21^st Century Genetics, Mark Jensen, January 14; Land O Lakes, David Lemmon, April 1.

UMC CHOIR—The UMC Choir is taking a performing tour to New York City in February. Students planning to join choir winter quarter should contact one of the choir officers ASAP for information. The officers are Chad Palm, Tim Millner, Lori Mickelson, Rebecca Preisler and Shon Naslund.

CAMPUS MINISTRY—Meeting every Wednesday night in the Campus Ministry Lounge, Bede Hall, 2^nd floor.

DO YOU HAVE A VALID PARKING PERMIT—Reminder—vehicles parked on the campus must have a valid parking permit displayed from their rear view mirror. Permits may be purchased from the Business Office in Selvig. Vehicles without permits and in violation of posted and/or printed parking guidelines will be ticketed and towed.

DR. KANTEN WILL BE ON THE UMC CAMPUS EVERY WEEK--Student Health is pleased to announce that there will be a physician from the Altru Clinic on campus at Student Health, 111 Bede Hall, every Wednesday from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Please call Stacey at 281-8512 to make an appointment or if you have any questions. Take advantage of this new service. Your insurance company will be billed at a normal office visit rate.

SCHOLARSHIP—Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship & Minnesota Alumnae Society Scholarship for the 1998-1999 academic year. Scholarships provide one year of financial support through a limited number of awards ranging from $500.00 to $2,500.00. You may apply if you are…at least 28 years old; returning from a five-year or longer break in obtaining a college/post-secondary education; admissible to or enrolled in a degree-granting program at any University of Minnesota campus. Applications are available now. Applications are available at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106. Applications are due by January 9, 1998.

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP)—Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad. Why Study Abroad? Student abroad offers the opportunity to gain valuable international experience. This experience is rapidly becoming part of a competitive resume. You will be entering a job market where almost all activities have been internationalized and to be competitive it is essential to have the skills necessary to thrive in the global arena. The NSEP provides opportunities for Americans to study in regions critical to U.S. national interests (excluding Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand). In the rapidly changing world environment, these regions are important international players. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens and matriculated as undergraduates at a U.S. university, college or community college. In this merit-based competition, students may apply for study in summer ’98, fall and/or spring ’99. NSEP awards are available up to a maximum of $8,000.00 per semester or $16,000.00 per academic year. For applications contact your NSEP Campus Representative or call the NSEP office toll free at (800) 618-NSEP. Application deadline: February 9, 1998. Contact: National Security Education Program, Undergraduate Scholarships, Institute of International Education, 1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 or call (800) 618-NSEP or 202-326-7697.

ARCHERY TARGET AT UMC—Archery target now set up by the Meat Facilities Building by UTOC. The target is now available for practice.

WIN A FREE MOVIE TICKET--REGAL’S PICK—Regal’s pick to WIN a movie pass to the Grand Theater. Each week a different student’s name will appear in the Regal’s Report. Spot your name to receive your movie pass and bring your I.D. to the Student Activities Office, 120 Bede Hall.

TREATS—Campus Ministry offers cookie and milk Thursdays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. so stop by. Meet new friends or bring a friend. Everyone is welcome.

CHESTER FRITZ—UMC fee paying students may purchase tickets at the UND Chester Fritz at a discount. Following is a list of upcoming events: Ray Price, November 16. For more information on tickets and the price please contact Kellee at the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

BANNER PAGES—Before printing you should check to make sure that your banner page is off. This is a waste of paper. The steps to remove your banner page are: start button, settings, printers, double click on printer icon that you want to change, go to menu bar and select printer, properties, next window click the tab printer settings, says banner settings –click on enable banner under banner settings so that the checked box is blank, then click o.k.. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk in Dowell Hall or call 281-8000.

FAX MACHINE AVAILABLE FOR UMC STUDENT USE—You may send or receive a fax in the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 for only $1.00 per page.

UMC FITNESS CENTER is now open Monday through Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Soon the center will

be open weekdays from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. as well. Saturday the Center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please renew your fall quarter membership. Cost is $15.00 per quarter for UMC employees, $40.00 for a family membership per quarter. To purchase a membership or if you have any questions about the Center please contact Pete Tyler at 281-8416.

AA GROUP—Students interested in forming a campus AA group may stop by Laurie Wilson’s office in 119 Bede to inquire. A contact person for regional AA groups has also left information about area meeting places and times. NA group will meet Thursday evenings at 7:00 at the Crookston Church of Christ on Barrette Avenue.

NEED MONEY—If you are a student who would like to earn $6.18 per hour without leaving campus to do it, consider signing up to read textbooks for students with reading disabilities. You do not have to be workstudy eligible for this job, but you must possess strong reading abilities and be able to complete work in a timely way. See Linda Rains in the Academic Assistance Center, Owen 217 for more information.

ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT YOU CAN DO IN CROOKSTON FOR EXCITEMENT? We have the workstudy opportunity for you! America Reads is looking for students with positive attitudes who want to make a difference in a child’s life. You have a chance to tutor in the Crookston Public School system. What a great experience. For questions, contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, 120 Bede Student Center.

CAREER FAIRS—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and pick up information on Career Fairs that are coming up in the area.

COPY MACHINE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE—There is a copy machine located in Bede Hall for student use. To have a copy made stop by the Bede Info Desk and the student workers will assist you. The charge per page is $.10.

LIFT KEYS—Lift keys are available at the Bede Info Desk.

QUESTIONS ABOUT A JOB SEARCH IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY—Students with disabilities planning to begin a job search or participate in interview experiences are urged to stop by the Office for Students with Disabilities in 119 Bede Hall to discuss your work seeking strategies! Be familiar with employment rights and responsibilities for persons with disabilities, discuss interview techniques, and consider when and if to disclose your disability to a potential employer. A variety of publications from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as many other resources exist to assist you with your career search process.

COLLEGE RECRUITER EMPLOYMENT MAGAZINE—Copies of the College Recruiter employment magazine are located in the Career Center. It contains recruitment ads from a wide variety of national and local organizations as well as several informative articles. It is designed to help you find rewarding part-time, full-time, and career opportunities. The College Recruiter is published three times a year. This fall issue will be distributed through December 31^st. If you have any questions please contact Don Cavalier in Bede Hall, room 106.

RIDES TO CHURCH—If you need a ride to Church on Sunday please call (by Thursday) Collette, Campus Ministry Director at 281-8516 to arrange transportation.

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION PACKET (ERP)—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center and pick up your 1stPlace! Electronic Disk. Price $15.00. Freshman special $10.00. UMC Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106.

PART-TIME JOB LIST—Stop by the Counseling and Career Center, Bede Hall, room 106 and pick up a copy of the part-time jobs available in Crookston.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES stop by Bede Hall, room 119 to visit with Laurie Wilson regarding academic accommodations. Welcome to UMC.

RELAX WITH A GAME OF POOL—Stop by the Bede Info Desk and check out the pool equipment. Pool tables are located on the second floor of Bede along with foosball and table tennis.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL—Stop by the Bede Info Desk and pick up a brochure on all the equipment UMC has for rent. Enjoy the last days of summer with a canoe ride. For only $4.00 you can go and relax for the day on the Red River. Many more items including tents, sleeping bags, cook stoves, cross country skis and many more items.