UMC Weekly Bulletin April 18, 2001

April 18
·   Student Awards Reception and Program
April 19
·   University Senate Meetings
April 20
·   Student Success Fair
·   New Student Registration (Chancellor & Presidential
    Merit Scholars)
April 21 and 22
·   UMC:2001 Equine Extravaganza
April 23
·   Herp’s Alive
April 24
·   Guitarist Terry Shropshire
April 25
·   Senior Athletics Banquet and Awards
·   Singer Christine Kane
April 26
·   United Staff Association Spring Meeting
April 27
·   Employee Benefits Information Session
·   Teambacker Fun Nite
April 28
·   Habitat Armory Sale
·   Alumni Football
·   Baseball – UMC vs. Northern State
April 29
·   2^nd Annual Turf Club Golf Tournament
April 30-May 4
·   Book Buy Back
May 1
·   Choir and Stage Band Concert
May 2-5
·   Final Exams
May 3
·   Stress Free Zone
May 4
·   Baseball – UMC vs. Bemidji State University
·   Graduation Dance
May 5
·   Baseball – UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Duluth
·   Commencement

News Items

CSA Election Results
The UMC Student Association would like to congratulate all the students who took the time and effort to run for CSA positions. We had a total of thirteen applicants from the student body! We would like to congratulate the winners, who will begin their terms in the fall for the 2001-2002 year.

President--Steve Brandt
Vice President--Brent Massmann
Secretary--Brook Nordeen
Senator--Cheryl Isder
Senator--Meghan Ulrich
Senator--Sonic Petithomme
Senator--Jean Korkowski

--Lisa Detloff, Crookston Student Association

New Golden Eagle Logo
The UMC Image Marketing Committee, working with the UMC Athletics Department and the Crookston Student Association, has sponsored the development of a new UMC Golden Eagle logo. Ad Monkeys, a marketing firm based in Grand Forks, designed the new logo with significant input from UMC students.

Please note: this is a preview image only. A CD-ROM with official versions of the new logo will be available soon. The new logo will be officially unveiled at the May 17 UMC Year End Faculty and Staff Celebration.

The policy on use of the UMC Golden Eagle logo is as follows:

The UMC Golden Eagle logo adopted by the Image and Marketing Committee on April 9, 2001, and approved by the UMC Executive Committee on Thursday, April 12, 2001, is now the official UMC Golden Eagle logo to be used as a major mark. The UMC Golden Eagle will be registered as a trademark upon its official adoption. The use of the approved stylized eagle head marks on various applications such as uniforms, clothing, publications, or display materials is supported by the University. Use of the previous Golden Eagle Logo is permitted until such items are replaced or reordered.

Nancy Hoyt Visit
Nancy Hoyt, Associate General Counsel from the Office of the General Counsel on the Twin Cities Campus, will visit UMC on Wednesday, April 18. There will be an open session from 1-2 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131 for faculty and staff who may have individual questions regarding copyrighting, trademarking, or other issues for the General Counsel.

The entire visit schedule is as follows:

9 to 10 a.m., Meet with Image Marketing Committee to discuss trademark issues and preview the revised UMC Golden Eagle logo, Robertson 107
10 to 11 a.m., Flexible, possible tour
11 to 12 noon, Meet with Doug Knowlton, VC for Academic Affairs
12 noon, Lunch, Brown Dining Room
1 to 2 p.m. Open session for faculty and staff with specific questions,
SCC 131
--Andrew Svec, Director of Communications

Electronic Evaluation of Teaching
UMC Faculty, for the past three semesters we have been refining the electronic/web-based Student Evaluation of Teaching process. Given that we now feel that it is a secure process that allows for an efficient and cost effective way for students to provide feedback regarding their course experience, the Academic Affairs Office has decided that our office and the Technology Services office will primarily support this process. We will only support the paper version if there is a reason that students would not have access (e.g. ITV classes). This is also consistent with the goals of integrating technology throughout the institution. Tom Mulvaney, will be sending out the passwords and the directions this week so you can administer these during the last two weeks.

The questions on the electronic version are the five required by the University Senate and ten that students have requested. Remember that the process requires someone other than the class instructor administer the evaluations, so you may want to line someone up to guide the students through the process. If you have any questions either before or after you receive the specific instructions from Tom, please contact me. Please check with your center director regarding their expectations and requirements regarding your completion of Student Evaluations of Teaching.

If you are not currently using a classroom that has LAN connections the Academic Affairs Office will help you find a classroom that would be available for you to use during the time you chose to have these administered. If you have an ITV class, we will work with you to utilize the electronic version, or if that is not possible, we will have paper versions available as a back up.
--Doug Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Distinguished Teaching Award Nominees Sought
I would like each of you to reflect on the wonderful teachers we have at UMC and consider nominating one of these special individuals for the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Award. This award symbolizes UMC's commitment to excellence in teaching and is our "Oscar." If you are a student, who has made a significant impact on your life and does an exemplary job of teaching just because that's what they are about? For you faculty and staff, who among your colleagues is a dedicated and effective soldier in the trenches of teaching that honors all of us by their good work? Often these are people that seek praise the least and may even be reluctant to be nominated.

Please consider nominating one of these special people by May 1. The description of the award description and nomination particulars are attached (Word document). Basically, you need to have a curriculum vitae (resume) from the nominee and no more than three letters each from a colleague and alumni. Some of you may not know appropriate alumni, but talk to the director of the center which the nominee teaches in, and he or she can help on that detail. Thanks much.
--Dan Svedarsky, Professor of Natural Resources

Distinguished Service Award Civil Service/Bargaining Unit
Purpose:
To promote and recognize excellence in job performance among civil service/bargaining unit employees

Eligibility:

All University of Minnesota, Crookston campus civil service/bargaining unit employees
A minimum of two full years of full-time (75% or above) employment at the University of Minnesota, Crookston
No individual may receive the award more than one time during his or her employment. Length of service shall not be a major criterion for selection

Process:
Nomination should include award application and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for submitting the nominations is May 1, 2001. (Forms are electronically attached for your convenience.)

Presentation:
Recognition of the recipient will be at the Spring UMC Recognition Celebration with presentation of a plaque and cash award

The following employees are eligible for the 2000-2001 award:

Mary Amiot
Bonita Anderson
Gregory Benoit
Hilary Bertsch
Lloyd Brokaw
Deb Brule
Nancy Capistran
Don Cavalier
Walt Christensen
Michelle Christopherson
Barb Cournia
Sue Dwyer
Bernard Elseth
Sherry Evitts
Mary Feller
Larry Fladhammer
Rae French
Cordelia Frentz
Stacey Grunewald
Gina Gunderson
Michael Hanson
Gail Hasbrouck
Sylvia Hovland
Angelika Huglen
Marlene Johnson
James Kaiser
Dale Kemble
Sue Knutson
Susan Kreager
Joseph Kresel
Dennis Kuzel
Gladys LaCoursiere
Douglas Langer
Carol Larson
Dennis Magsam
Pam McGee
Don Medal
Renee Mulcahy
Thomas Mulvaney
Betty Murphy
Karen Murphy
Wendy Nelson-Gullekson
Jacquie Normandin
Linda Olson
Sharon Olson
Deanna Patenaude
Ted Paul
Krista Proulx
Kristi Puppe
Trish Ramstad
Meloni Rasmussen
Russell Remick
John Rodseth
Don Sanders
Darlene Scheving
John Schleicher
Monica Sevigny
Peggy Sherven
Brenda Sivertson
Toby Solberg
Thomas Sondreal
Jeff Sperling
Brian Steenerson
Pam Sullivan
Arlene Tahran
Patti Tiedemann
Stan Tomaszewski
Scott Toso
Kami Trowbridge
Cindy Tyler
Rose Ulseth
Neal Vraa
Arlene Vrem
Don Wieland
Linda Wilkens
Gary Willhite
John Zak

Past recipients of the prestigious Distinguished Service award are:

1988     JoAnn Geiselhart
1989     Tom Feiro
1990     Jeff Sinks
1991     JoAnn Westburg
1992     Jerry Rude
1993     Maria Sommerfeld
1994     Robert Jeska
1995     Ardis Thompson
1996     Marlys Johnson
1997     Owen Williams
1998     Val Uttermark
1999     Sue Jacobson
2000     Neal Benoit

--Judy Neppel, Assistant to the Chancellor

Curriculum Transformation and Disability
You are invited to apply to participate in Curriculum Transformation and Disability (CTAD), a program that offers an exciting opportunity to explore ways to make your curriculum more accessible for students with disabilities and more inclusive for the diverse needs of all students.

The Project
CTAD, a three-year collaborative project of General College and Disability Services, funded by a $692,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, aims to help faculty and administrators more effectively teach students with disabilities by increasing faculty understanding of disability issues and ensuring inclusive curricula. The workshop encourages the use of Universal Instructional Design, a model that stresses the need for curricula and policies that are flexible and customizable. Major objectives of CTAD include increased accessibility of curricula, improvement in the quality of classroom experience for students with disabilities, improvement in interactions between students with disabilities and faculty and administrators, and increased retention rates of students with disabilities.

Workshops
A CTAD workshop will be offered at UM-Crookston August 14-15, 2001, (Tuesday-Wednesday) before the start of the fall semester. Faculty and administrator participants will participate in a 12-hour workshop plus a three-hour follow-up meeting. The workshops have been developed and will be administered by specialists in Curriculum and Instruction and disability issues. In addition to this formal program, CTAD staff will provide ongoing technical assistance as needed via phone, fax, and email. CTAD staff will be able to assist participating faculty in obtaining information on current research, adaptive technologies and curriculum trends. We hope to attract 10 faculty and administrator participants for this workshop. (Because the workshop primarily focuses on curricular change, priority registration will be given to faculty.)

Stipend
All participants will receive a stipend of approximately $934 (plus fringe) for taking part in the initial twelve-hour workshop and three-hour follow-up meeting. Participants agree to 1) complete both days of the workshop and the follow-up meeting; 2) implement any appropriate changes in instruction and/or policy during the 2001-2002 academic year; 3) share this information with other faculty and administrators through one of the methods outlined below; and 4) provide formative feedback on the content and methods used in the workshops.

Publication Opportunities
The project has an ambitious dissemination plan that will provide participants with a variety of publication opportunities. All participants will be expected to share some of what they have learned with colleagues. This might take the form of a discipline-specific scholarly journal article, a presentation at a professional conference, or an informal presentation to colleagues.

How to Participate
You can pick up an application from Laurie Wilson, 270 Owen Hall, extension 8587, or at <lwilson@mail.crk.umn.edu>. Return completed applications to Laurie Wilson by Friday, May 11, 2001. For questions about the workshop, please contact Judy Fox, Project Director, at 612-626-7292, or at <foxxx021@umn.edu>.

I encourage you to take advantage of this important opportunity to improve the quality of education for all students.
--Doug Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Bremer to Provide $100,000 to UMC
The Otto Bremer Foundation will provide $100,000 over the next four years to help support the new Rural Economic Development Emphasis of UMC’s Agricultural Business Degree Program. Rob Jacobson, president of Bremer Bank of Crookston, recently presented the first installment of $25,000 to UMC officials. Speaking on behalf of the Otto Bremer Foundation, Rob Jacobson of Bremer Bank in Crookston said, “We’re very pleased. This is a good fit for UMC.” Dave Hoff is the program manager for the Rural Economic Development emphasis. That program is also supported by the Veden Charitable Trust. For more information about the Rural Economic Development emphasis, visit <www.umcrookston.edu/academics/AgBus/RED/>.

U of M Receives $2 Million in Bush Foundation Grants
The University of Minnesota has received two grants totaling nearly $2 million from the Bush Foundation to strengthen innovative teaching and international education on all four campuses.

The first grant of $990,000 is for "Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Teaching and Technology Strategies." It will be shared by the four campuses of the university--Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, and Crookston--to help faculty address student learning problems identified in recent faculty and student surveys. Problems include time constraints, inadequate skill preparation, failure to complete assignments, and lack of motivation to learn. By incorporating innovative strategies of active learning and Web-based instruction into their teaching, participating faculty will seek to improve student learning outcomes in specific courses and subsequently share these strategies with peers. The grant will involve 270 faculty on the four campuses in discipline-based learning communities, one-on-one consultations, workshops, mini-grants, and peer mentoring.

"We are delighted that the Bush Foundation has supported our vision to further enhance undergraduate courses, faculty development, and student learning, on all of our campuses, through the use of technology and other innovative teaching strategies," said Carol Carrier, vice president for human resources. "The focus of this grant will be on mid career faculty, collaborating in various ways at the college or campus level, to explore ways that their own courses might be enriched for their students and themselves through the use of exciting applications of technology or other strategies. Fortunately, this new program will build on other high quality programs at all of our campuses that exist to promote excellent teaching."

The second grant, "Strengthening Study Abroad for a New Millennium," is in the amount of $899,395. It is designed to enhance the integration of study abroad programming into undergraduate major degree programs across all four University campuses in ways that will allow more students to study abroad without delaying progress toward their degrees.
--U of M News Service

Please Contact Your Legislators
The amount of phone calls, emails, and letters generated this year by the University of Minnesota Legislative Network is unprecedented, and feedback from Minnesota legislators is that they are hearing a call for greater legislative support of the University of Minnesota’s budget.

Nonetheless, recently announced budget targets by the House and Senate show that although both provide more funding than that recommended by the Governor, they fall short of the University’s request.

Please take a few minutes to contact your legislators in the next few days. Your voice at this time will help make sure that the University receives its fair share of the higher education budget dollars that will be determined in the next few days. As a constituent ask your legislators to support the University’s budget request to the fullest extent possible. Legislators are at home for a recess until April 17 and you can contact them in your home community. To find their home or St. Paul contact information, visit www.umn.edu/govrel and click on the District Finder button or the political links button and go to the Minnesota State Legislature site. You can call, email, or write them to voice your support of the U.

Besides contacting your own district legislators, below is contact information for the House and Senate committees that will determine the University’s portion of the higher education budgets. Contacts to them in the next few days to voice your support of the University’s budget request will also help to make certain that the U receives it’s fair share of the higher education budget. If any of these legislators represent your district, your contact with them will be especially important.

House Higher Education Committee
(all phone numbers in area code “651”)

Chair: Peggy Leppik (GOP) 296-7026    rep.peggy.leppik@house.leg.state.mn.us
Vice Chair: Steve Dehler (GOP) 296-7808   rep.steve.dehler@house.leg.state.mn.us
Lead-DFL: Lyndon Carlson (DFL) 296-4255   rep.lyndon.carlson@house.leg.state.mn.us

Senate Higher Education Budget Division
Chair: Deanna L. Wiener
Vice chair: Anthony G. "Tony" Kinkel
Ranking Minority member: Dave Kleis
Office: 303 Capitol
Committee Phone: (651) 297-8073
Members:

Richard J. Cohen (651) 296-5931
Chuck Fowler (651) 296-5713
Steve Kelley (651) 297-8065
Bob Kierlin (651) 296-5649
Sheila M. Kiscaden (651) 296-4848
Cal Larson (651) 296-5655
Arlene Lesewski (651) 296-4125
Warren Limmer (651) 296-2159
Steve Murphy (651) 296-4264
Sandra L. Pappas (ex officio) (651) 296-1802
Lawrence J. Pogemiller (651) 296-7809
Leonard R. Price (651) 297-8060
Claire A. Robling (651) 296-4123
Linda Scheid (651) 296-8869
Sam G. Solon (651) 296-4188
Roy Terwilliger (651) 296-6238

For the most recent information about the University’s budget request visit the www.umn.edu/govrel website. Volunteers are needed every Monday – Wednesday at the McNamara Alumni Center to phone alumni and encourage their support of the legislative budget request. To volunteer, call 612/624-2323 or 800/862-5867.
--Robert Burgett, Associate Executive Director - Outreach & Programs
University of Minnesota Alumni Association

Melanoma Awareness
With summer and warmer weather just around the corner, thoughts of being outside in the comfort of the warm sun are with all of us. However, please give some very serious consideration to checking out the following website http://www.skincheck.org. The site contains educational information about Melanoma - a form of skin cancer - and was founded by a couple whose son died of Melanoma at the age of 26. The site focuses on early detection of Melanoma by self-examination of the skin to detect the disease while it is thin and curable. Among the 25-29 year age group, melanoma is the most prevalent cancer. The incidence is increasing by nearly 4% every year, faster than any other cancer. Again, please check out the site and have a safe summer.
--Stacey Grunewald, Student Health Services

Notice to 15 Passenger Van Users
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a cautionary warning to users of 15-passenger vans because of an increased rollover risk under certain conditions. The possibility of rollover increases dramatically as the number of occupants increases from fewer than five to over ten passengers.

In fact, 15-passengers vans (with 10 or more occupants) have a rollover rate in single vehicle crashes nearly three times the rate of those that wee lightly loaded. The University of Minnesota has had 3 rollover crashes of 15 passenger vans in the last two years with vans carrying between 6 and 10 people. Thankfully we have had no serious injuries as passengers were wearing their seat belts.

When using these vehicles it is especially important that all occupants wear their seat belts. The driver must be especially careful to avoid sudden turning maneuvers as the risk of understeer increases dramatically as more people are carried.

Larger passenger loads also increase the possibility of the vehicle swerving out-of-control in wet and icy conditions. This has been the cause of all the University of Minnesota rollover accidents in 15 passenger vans.
--Kent Freberg, Director of Facilities Management

Mark Your Calendars for May 17
Join us for the annual UMC Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration, Thursday, May 17, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the gazebo on the UMC Mall. The event is a catered event with beverages furnished by the Development Office and the Northwest Educational Improvement Association. All members of the UMC Community—UMC, NWROC, AURI, Extension, RSVP, Great Plains Inc., retirees—and spouses are invited to attend. Everyone is encouraged to take part in the Wild and Crazy Hat Contest. Awards presented will include Year of Service and Retirement Awards, Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards, and Employee of the Semester Award.

Americorps*VISTA Position with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and MN Extension Service, University of Minnesota, Crookston

Wanted: 1) Someone desiring to expand their interpersonal and leadership skills and willing to serve their community, 2) someone who has a college degree or has experience in the education field, volunteer management, or a related field, 3) someone willing to give a year of service for a monthly stipend ($750) with some benefits, and receive an educational award of $4725 to be used to pay back student loans or to further their education.

VISTA Job Description

Assist in developing a pilot project entitled, Lifetime of Learning in Polk, Pennington and Kittson counties, which will engage younger retirees in creative, stimulating, educational activities to be shared with others.
Work with University of Minnesota Extension Educators in the 3 counties to develop and/or modify existing curriculum on the four identified program areas – financial management, computer/internet, Heritage Builders and Reader’s Theater.
Recruit and train two RSVP Senior Leaders to assist the VISTA member in recruitment, planning and promotion of the program in their respective counties.
Recruit and orient Community Connectors (volunteer) in each of the counties, who will further link the program to local community leaders, schools, groups, potential trainers, and participants.
Develop the Heritage Builder’s program and the Reader’s Theater program, including recruitment of presenters or teachers, and promotion of the programs within various counties and communities.
Coordinate training, scheduling, promotion, and delivery of the programs developed, along with other staff – RSVP, Extension, Sr. Leaders, Community Connectors, and volunteers.

Necessary Qualifications:
Need to be a self-starter
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skilll
Computer skills
Valid driver’s license and car
Ability to relate to the older population

For questions or to request an application, contact Deanna Patenaude at 281-8288
Application deadline: June 15, 2001

University Senate Meetings
Listed below are the topic-only agendas for the University Senate, Faculty Senate, Twin Cities Campus Assembly, and Student Senate meetings scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 19, 2001

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL: http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/u_senate/010419agenda.html

CONCURRENT MEETING OF:
THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
THE FACULTY SENATE
THE TWIN CITIES CAMPUS ASSEMBLY
Thursday, April 19, 2001
2:30 to 5:00 pm
305 Selvig Hall--Crookston Campus

Agenda includes:

Announcements
Minutes for February 22, 2001
Tribute to deceased members of the University community
Administrative Responses to Senate and Assembly Actions (Information)
Clerk of the Senate/Assembly Report – Assembly Steering/Senate Consultative Committee Election Results (Information for the Faculty Senate)
Senate/Faculty Consultative Committee Report
Senate Educational Policy Committee - Collection and Reporting of Grade Data and Syllabus Requirements (Information for the University Senate)
Senate Educational Policy Committee - Policy on Evaluation of Teaching Contributions (Information for the University Senate)
Senate Educational Policy Committee - Interpretation of the Uniform Grading and Transcript Policy - Plus/Minus Grading (Information for the University Senate)
Senate Educational Policy Committee - Semester Conversion Amendment (Action by the University Senate)
Senate Educational Policy Committee - Undergraduate Residency Credit Requirements (Action by the University Senate)
Assembly Educational Policy Committee - Twin Cities Campus Assembly Supplemental Policy of the University Senate Policy on Classes, Schedules, and Final Examinations for the Twin Cities Campus (Action by the Twin Cities Campus Assembly)
Senate Educational Policy Committee - Policy on Makeup Examinations for Legitimate Absences (Action by the University Senate)
Senate Research Committee - Intellectual Property Procedures (Action by the University Senate)
Senate Committee on Information Technologies - Office of Information Technology Network Guidelines (Action by the University Senate)
Senate Committee on Disabilities Issues - Disability Access to Boynton/AHC from River Road Parking Ramp (Discussion by the University Senate)
Election of Senate/Assembly Vice Chair(s) for 2001-02 (Action by the University Senate and Twin Cities Campus Assembly)
University Senate Bylaws Amendment - College Name (Action by the University Senate)
University Senate Bylaws Amendment - Student Affairs Committee Bylaws Change (Action by the University Senate)
Twin Cities Campus Assembly Bylaws Amendment - Nominating Committee (Action by the Twin Cities Campus Assembly)
University Senate Constitutional Amendment - Student Term Limits in the Senate (Action by the University Senate)
President’s Report
Questions to the President
Stadium Discussion
Report of the Nominating Committee for the Assembly Committee on Committees Election (Action by TC Faculty and Academic Professional Members)
Health Benefits Advisory Committee Report
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL: http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/student_senate/010419agenda.html

MEETING OF THE STUDENT SENATE
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
305 Selvig Hall--Crookston Campus

Agenda includes:

Stadium Discussion with Eric Kruse (Discussion)
Announcements
Minutes for February 22, 2001 (Action)
Administrative Responses to Student Senate Actions (Information)
University Senate Bylaws Amendment - Student Affairs Committee Bylaw Amendment (Action by the Student Senate)
Student Senate Chair Report
Student Senate Consultative Committee Chair Report
Campus Reports
Student Service Fees Task Force Update
Student Legislative Coalition Update
Election of 2001-02 Student Senate Chair - Election by 2001-02 Senators Only
Election of 2001-02 Student Senate/Student Senate Consultative Committee Vice Chair - Election by 2001-02 Senators Only
Statement on Proposed Stadium (Action by the Student Senate)
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment

--Becky Hippert, University Senate

Muesing to Receive U of M Outstanding Community Service Award
Barbara Muesing Barbara Muesing, Director of Center for Outreach at UMC, has been selected as one of six honorees to receive the University of Minnesota Outstanding Community Service Awards. The award is in its third year of existence. This award recognizes community service contributions in various aspects of healthcare initiatives. Barbara is being recognized for her leadership and dedication to building capacity and for her work with the Northwest Minnesota Health Care Purchasing Alliance, which has made a real and lasting contribution to improving the health care of people in northwestern Minnesota, particularly farm families and small business people. A committee comprised of University leaders and past award recipients selects the awardees.

Barbara will be recognized, along with her collaborating community partners and the other Award recipients, at an awards dinner to be held in her honor on Wednesday, May 16. She will also be recognized by the Board of Regents at its annual recognition of Outstanding Community Service Award recipients on Friday, May 11. UMC congratulates Barbara for receiving this prestigious award.

UMC SIFE Team Advances to Nationals

A team of UMC students involved in the campus Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) chapter took home championship honors at the SIFE Regional Competition in Minneapolis on April 12. UMC’s team will advance to the national competition held May 13-15 in Kansas City, Missouri. UMC’s team included Johanna Alcorn, Steve Brandt, John Bridgeford, Jeremy Busch, James Guerrier, Jeff Horner, James Lamb, Brent Massmann, Shon Naslund, Shane Roers, Ryan Trip, Marnie Wirth, Deb Wosick, and advisor Steve Shirley.

First Year Experience Update
The FYE Project Team is coordinating a Family Weekend for family members of all UMC students. Family Weekend is scheduled for October 13 and 14, 2001. Possible activities include a welcome program, tailgate party, football and soccer games, a play sponsored by Concerts & Lectures, and Chancellor’s Brunch. Several faculty and staff are involved in the planning of Family Weekend and will continue to look at other programs and services for parents. If you would like to be involved, please contact me at ktrowbri@mail.crk.umn.edu or #8339.
--Kami Trowbridge, Director of First Year Experience

Grad Fest Prize Winners
Congratulations to the following prize winners from Grad Fest ’01:

Ross Berglund – UMC t-shirt
Patty Rentfrow-Snyder – UMC t-shirt
Dan Bass – Calculator
Joe Schroeder – Calculator
Robert Johannsen – UMC hat

Prizes can be picked up by seeing Rose Ulseth in the University Relations Office located in 102 Robertson Hall.

UMC Faculty and Staff
Thank you all for the lovely floral arrangement and cards you sent on the death of my father, Gordon Rugland. It was special to be remembered by the “UMC family.” I appreciate your caring thoughtfulness.
--Glenice Johnson and family

This Week’s Special Dates
Birthdays
April 22, Jim Thomasson

Reminder: Faculty and staff are encouraged to share well wishes for birthdays, anniversaries, births, etc. with the rest of the campus. Please send items for this week’s special dates via e-mail to Andrew Svec at asvec@mail.crk.umn.edu and/or Sue Dwyer at sdwyer@mail.crk.umn.edu. Thanks.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, April 21, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260). Tune in to hear an interview about the “First Annual Equine Extravaganza” with Bobbi Bingeman and Nikki Fiorini, from the UMC Equine Industries Management program. The interview is hosted by Dana Prudhomme, a UMC student working for University Relations.

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at <http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/00-01/index.htm>.

UMC Bulletin
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House Higher Education Committee (all phone numbers in area code “651”)

VISTA Job Description

House Higher Education Committee
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