December 1, 1997

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON SERIES beginning December 8. FREE. Held in Brown Dining Room A & B at Noon. Topics to be covered include: Teambuilders/Icebreakers, Parliamentary Procedure, Etiquette Lunch, High Impact Trainer, How to Market Your Organization, Dress for Success, Leadership Crisis: The Big Flood, Resume Skills. Bring your lunch and feed your mind. Sign up at the Bede Info Desk.

CHARCOAL PORTRAITS—Charcoal portraits will be done Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2 and 3 for $5.00. Think of someone who needs a Christmas gift. Sponsored by Bede Student Center.

HOCKEY OUTLOOK—UMC has a good mixture of returning and incoming players for the 1997-1998 season. The veteran forward line of Jason Brunette, Mike Elmore, and Mark Olsonawski is as good as any small college hockey line in the nation. Brunette has world class talent, winning the gold medal as a member of the United States Junior Olympic team a few years ago; Elmore is a fifth year senior and has a national championship ring from UMC’s junior college days; and Olsonawski has as much pure talent as any in small college hockey. As a collegiate independent, UMC plays opponents from a variety of levels, including Bemidji State University, recent NCAA division II champions; St. John’s University, third in the nation at the division III level last year; and the University of Manitoba, division I caliber in Canadian University hockey. UMC faces tough competition and will be competitive with such teams. Probably the success of the season will depend upon the contributions of incoming players. A few of the incoming players include Jeff Horner, Minnedosa, MB; Jesse Beck, East Grand Forks; Kelly Kilgore, Grand Forks; Mike Gillam, Winnipeg, MB; Chad Inderrieden, St. Cloud; Scott Swenson, Culver; Derek Hoffbauer, Proctor; Jacob Draeger, Roseau; Bobby Benbo, South St. Paul; and Chad Sperling, Crookston.

CONGRATULATIONS—Congratulations to Debbie Sherman who was the winner of the Ag Industries Club raffle. Debbie was the winner of a 30-06 rifle. Congratulations!

CROSS COUNTRY SKIS FOR SALE-- Cross Country skis only $5.00 and poles $1.00 per set. Stop by the Bede Info Desk for details. A few select pairs of cross country ski boots are also available. Stop by today and check out this special sale!!

TUESDAY NIGHT FEVER ON WEDNESDAY—Come and see Canadian-Comedian Simon Cotter, December 3 at 8:00 p.m. in Bede Ballroom. Free refreshments.

AG ACTIVITIES DAY—Ag Activities Day—Our campus will host hundreds of students on Friday, December 5. Please help welcome them to UMC.

BEDE STUDENT CENTER WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS—We have just received great news that we will be able to have Bede Student Center open on Saturdays and Sundays beginning Winter Quarter for the remainder of the year. This will allow students easy access to the game room, outdoor recreation equipment, a place to study and be. The hours will be Noon to 5:00 p.m. each day. If you have suggestions of things that could go on during this time please let Pam Holsinger-Fuchs know at 281-8505. We have several board games that can be checked out. We will also be popping popcorn!!

UCARD WINNER—Congratulations to Dennis Magsam, staff member in the Audio Visual Department. Dennis was the winner of the Sony VCR drawing that was held during the Ucard issuing November 4-6, 1997. If you do not have your Ucard (student, faculty, and staff identification card), please stop by the Office of the Registrar, 109 Selvig Hall between 9:00 a.m. and Noon Monday through Friday. Congratulations Dennis!!

COUNTRY DANCING OFFERED AT UMC—Tuesdays--There will be FREE country dancing lessons in Bede Ballroom beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Pam Holsinger-Fuchs in Bede Hall.

STUDY ABROAD FAIR—The Office of Multiculutral/International Programs is sponsoring a Study Abroad Fair for UMC students on Thursday, December 11 in Sahlstrom Conference Center A, B, & C from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Representatives from the International Programs from the Twin Cities Campus, Duluth, and Morris will be sharing information on study abroad opportunities for UMC students at those campuses.

CAMPUS STORM CLOSING—When possible, the decision to close the campus due to adverse weather conditions and the corresponding announcement will be made by 6:30 a.m. The announcement will include the Children’s Center also being closed. The typical duration for the closing will be 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The following radio and TV stations will be notified: Radio—KROX 1260 AM, KYCK 97FM, KQHT 96 FM, KTRF 1230 AM, KKAQ 1460 AM, KKCQ 1480 AM, and Television—WDAZ Channel 8, KVLY Channel 11, KXJB Channel 4. A voice message will also be left on campus telephones and the automated attendant at 281-6510. Should Crookston schools be closed (not delayed), but the University in session, a positive announcement will be made over the radio. Events with UMC sponsorship and non-UMC events held on campus are subject to the official general closing. When possible, major public events, for example intercollegiate athletic events or concerts and lectures, will be mentioned in the closing announcement. Regal pick of the week is: Joas Petithomme

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.

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, Campus Ministry, 7:00 p.m., 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.

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.

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 $.50 per page.

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.

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.

CHESTER FRITZ—UMC fee paying students may purchase tickets at the UND Chester Fritz at a discount. 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.

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.

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.