Calendar

September 15
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
September 16
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Northern State
September 17
·   Soccer – UMC vs. University of North Dakota
September 20 and 21
·   MVP Training
September 23
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Bemidji State University
September 24
·   Soccer – UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Duluth
·   JV Football – UMC vs. Concordia College
September 25
·   Homecoming Royalty Coronation
September 25-October 1
·   Sesquicentennial Exhibit
September 28
·   State of the University Address
September 29
·   Second Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Southwest State
September 30
·   Homecoming Activities
    Parade, Tailgate Party, Football – UMC vs. Wayne
    State, Half-time Program, Post-game Social
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Wayne State
·   Homecoming Dance
October 3
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Moorhead
October 5
·   National Depression Screening Day
October 7
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Winona State
October 8
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Concordia College
October 13
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Bemidji State University
October 14
·   Football Agassiz Bowl  – UMC vs. University of
    Minnesota, Morris

News Items

Torch and Shield Nominations Sought
Each year the UMC Torch and Shield Award is presented to individuals who have provided leadership and who have aided in the development of the University of Minnesota, Crookston.  Nominations for the 2000 Torch and Shield Award are currently being accepted by the Chancellor’s Office.  If you would like to nominate someone, please send the name and reason for nomination to the Chancellor’s Office by noon on Monday, September 18, 2000.  Past award recipients are listed at http://www.umcrookston.edu/people/alumni/TnSrecipients.htm.

Presentation September 14
Volnei Pauletti, a scholar from Brazil, is finishing a three-month training program in precision agriculture next week.  He has agreed to give a brief presentation about the agriculture programs and outreach services offered by his home institution.  The presentation is scheduled on Thursday, September 14, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131.  Everyone is invited.
--Mario Prada

Summit on Minnesota’s Economy
UMC will offer a satellite downlink to the Summit on Minnesota’s Economy Wednesday, September 20.  This downlink will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center Room A and B in the Brown Dining Room.  Governor Ventura is a scheduled keynote speaker at 9 a.m.

The objectives of the summit are:

• To provide a forum for discussion among a wide cross section of leaders and citizens.
• To focus on key policy issues related to Minnesota’s long-term economic objectives.
• To identify a range of potential approaches to ensure economic vitality in the future.
• To initiate connections across sectors to collectively pursue post summit activities and goals.

A full listing of the agenda is available at http://www1.umn.edu/summit/NewFiles/agenda.html.

State of the University Address Set for September 28
UMC will make President Yudof’s "State of the University" address available via satellite link.  It is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.  This ITV session will be located in Hill 15.

New Ears on Campus
Shawn MacDonald is a graduate student intern in counseling who is available to meet with students for counseling about personal, academic, emotional, relational, and other issues.  Shawn is available on Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Her office is in Bede 111 (the Student Health Area), her phone number is 8582, and her e-mail is smacdona@mail.crk.umn.edu.  Contact her for an appointment or stop by to meet her on Thursdays or Fridays.

UMC to Host MVP Training
Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Training, founded in 1993 at Northwestern University, is coming to the University of Minnesota, Crookston Campus on September 20 and 21.  MVP trains student athletes and other campus leaders to be able to effectively intervene in problems where violence, harassment or abuse appears possible.  MVP motivates men and women to work together in preventing violence against others and in creating a safer, more positive campus community. 

MVP Trainers will hold ten sessions for students and one session for coaches and other student affairs staff members.  Sessions are limited in size, and participants must sign up in advance through coaches or Meloni Rasmussen in the Office of Student Activities and Service Learning, located in Bede Hall.  Sessions on Wednesday, September 20, will be held at 4:00, 6:30, and 8:30 p.m.  On Thursday, September 21, sessions are scheduled for 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.  All sessions are 90 minutes in length.  These sessions are free to participants and are jointly sponsored by Residential Life, Athletics, Concerts and Lectures, Student Health, Professional Development, and Disability Services.  For more information, contact Gary Willhite, Lon Boike, or Pam Holsinger-Fuchs.
--Laurie Wilson

Bus Trip
The UMC Teambackers have reserved a bus to travel to the Minnesota State University, Moorhead football game at Moorhead on Saturday, September 23.  Game time is 1:30 p.m.  The bus will leave the Crookston campus at 10:30 a.m. and will return to Crookston campus by about 6 p.m.  There are 30 seats available.  The cost will be $10 per person round trip provided we can fill the bus or close to it.  If you are interested, please contact my office and make reservations and make payment by September 20.
--Curt Almlie

Academic Probation Action Plan
To all advisors, you will soon receive in your mailboxes the following three items:

1. A copy of the Academic Probation, Suspension and Academic Contract Policy that was adopted last spring (also available at http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/policies/probation.htm),
2. A copy of the Academic Action Plan that is required of all students on probation
3. A copy of a sheet of strategies for getting off academic probation

As a part of the new policy, students on probation are required to visit their advisor and have their registration "revalidated."  This simply means that you have reviewed the registration with them. By the time they see you they should have visited with a counselor and developed their Academic Action Plan, and this would give you an opportunity to reinforce their plan and make any other suggestions that might be helpful.  These students are getting a letter reinforcing their need to complete this activity, so you should be seeing or hearing from them in the next week.  Please let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for all your help on getting these students off on the right foot.
--Doug Knowlton

48 Port Remote Dial-in System Up and Running
Finally!  We achieved technical success last week with our new modem pool featuring 48 good lines.  We invite campus members who are local residents of Crookston (people who connect to UMC’s network by dialing 281-2687, not campus dorm residents) to switch from the old, slow, crowded pool to the new, fast, and much larger pool.

Depending on the quality of the phone line running to your phone, you may receive data rates up in the high 40's or low 50's (56 is unattainable). Compare this to the 28 or 31 you got with the old lines.

The Helpdesk is prepared to assist you, but really all you have to do is change the phone number from 281-2687 to 281-6081.

Another user issue to be aware of:  you can only get in on the new modems if you are not already logged in somewhere else on campus or on another modem line.  It is good practice and good security to logout when leaving the office.
--Don Medal

New Help Desk Hours
Effective Saturday, September 16, the UMC Computer Help Desk will be offering new hours (changes are in BOLD):

Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We're planning to try this out for a few weeks and may go back to our old schedule if necessary.  We are doing this to adjust to students’ peak times and offer better coverage on our limited budget.  If you have questions or concerns, feel free to email me.
--Peg Sherven

Head Hockey Coach Search Committee Named
The UMC Head Hockey Coach Committee has been appointed.  Members of the committee include:  Don Cavalier, Director, Counseling and Career Services (Chairperson); Vern Markey, Assistant Professor, HRI and Faculty Athletic Representative; Stephanie Reck, Assistant Athletic Director; Katy Lundbohm, student athlete; and Scott Swenson, student athlete, hockey.

Applications are due September 29, 2000.  If you know of anyone who may be interested in the position, they can send their information to Don R. Cavalier, 270 Owen Hall, 2900 University Avenue, Crookston, MN  56716-5001.  The job description can be viewed at:  http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~ljohnson/HR/Admin&staff-positions.html.
--Lon Boike

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
UROP application material for projects to be conducted between January 1, 2001 to June 15, 2001 is now available in the Academic Affairs Office.  The hourly rate to use in determining the stipend is $10.84.  The maximum award is $1,700 (stipend up to $1,400 and expense allowance up to $300).  Completed applications should be returned to the Academic Affairs Office by 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2000 (late applications will not be accepted).  UROP offers financial awards to undergraduate students for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member.  UROP affords undergraduates the unique educational experience of collaborating with a faculty member on the design and implementation of a project.  It encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special projects.  UROP applications are judged on the quality of the proposed project and the educational benefit to the student.  Copies of UROP proposals submitted by UMC students that have been funded are on reserve in the library.
--Academic Affairs

Season Tickets
The Athletic Department offers discounted season tickets for all UMC employees.  UMC athletic event season tickets are available for purchase.  Tickets are good for all regular season home athletic events.  Normal single event ticket prices are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.

Tickets can be purchased at the UMC Business Office.  Thanks for your support of Golden Eagle Athletics!
--Stephanie Reck

Check Pay Stub for Accuracy
With the recent conversion of the University payroll to the PeopleSoft system, a few errors have been identified that have required correction.  We encourage all faculty and staff to take time to look over their paycheck/pay stub information for accuracy.  If you have questions or feel something is in error, please contact Gail Hasbrouck with your concerns.  Thank you. 
--Dean McCleary

Reduced Airfare
United Airlines (from Fargo or Minneapolis) has announced reduced prices on fares with Saturday night stay over.  Northwest has also matched United's fares from Fargo and Mpls.  Grand Forks fares are not as low, but they are reduced.  Tickets must be purchased by September 22.  Reduced fares apply to travel until December 15 with at least 7 days prior notice.  Contact your local travel agency for more details.

Homecoming Parade Entries
The UMC Homecoming Parade is set for Saturday, September 20, starting at 11 a.m.  The parade will travel around the campus mall and out to the football field.  Campus groups, including faculty and staff, are encouraged to organize parade units.  Parade entry forms are available at the Bede Info Desk.  Prizes will be awarded for best utilization of theme, most creative, and best crowd pleaser.  The theme of Homecoming is “Survivor.”  Entry deadline is Monday, September 25.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, September 16, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260).  Tune in to hear an interview with UMC student Dana Prudhomme on her experiences studying in Italy this summer.  UMC Insight is hosted by Andrew Svec.

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

Attachments

• Weekly Schedule for September 18-24, 2000

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