Calendar

September 20 and 21
·   MVP Training
September 22
·   Retirement Celebration for Connie Johnson
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
·   “The Latino Family” Video Presentation
·   University of Minnesota Senate Meetings
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
·   “Biculturalism & Acculturation Among Latinos” Video
     Presentation
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
October 15-21
·   National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 18
·   Fall Convocation
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Jamestown
October 19 and 20
·   Campus Preview

News Items

Retirement Celebration for Connie Johnson
After 31 years of service with the UMC Admissions Office, Connie Johnson will be retiring Friday, September 22.  You are invited to come and celebrate with her at a party held in her honor from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room.  This day is extra special because it is also Connie and her husband Marlan’s 44^th wedding anniversary!

If you wish to contribute toward a gift for Connie, you may leave your contribution with Debi Brule at the One Stop Student Service Center, Owen 170 or with Karen Murphy in the Business Office, Selvig Hall 121.  Thank you.
--Debi Brule

CSA Senator Election Results
UMC students have elected three new senators to serve on the executive board of the Crookston Student Association:  Isaac Dallager, Bryan Henderson, and Brook Nordeen.

Dallager also serves as the vice president of the UMC College Republicans, as treasurer of Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity, and as a student manager at UMC Dining Services.  He is a sophomore majoring in business management.  He is from Esko, Minnesota. 

Henderson is from Foxhome, Minnesota.  He is a senior majoring in agricultural industries sales and management. 

Nordeen is from Duluth, Minnesota, and she works with UMC’s new student orientation program, volunteers with the America Reads Program, and serves as the webmaster for the Early Childhood Education Club.  She is a junior majoring in early childhood education. 

Congratulations to these student leaders.  A full listing of CSA executive board members is available at http://www.umcrookston.edu/people/students/stuforum/Memb/index.htm.

Call for Continuing Education Topics
UMC’s Center for Continuing Education is scheduling workshops, seminars and other products to provide the adult learner in northwestern Minnesota with opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, career transition, and academic growth. If you would like to teach, request a topic, or refer an instructor, please contact Hilary Bertsch (at hbertsch@mail.crk.umn.edu) or myself (at jsims@mail.crk.umn.edu) by email.

Teaching adult learners is rewarding. You not only get the chance to help others achieve their career goals and personal potential, you also get a unique opportunity for your own personal and professional growth.

Thanks for your support!
--Jane Sims

Upcoming Multicultural Programs
The Office of Multicultural and International Programs is sponsoring two upcoming educational events. The first program, "The Latino Family,” is scheduled on Thursday, September 28, in Sahlstrom Conference Center A&B from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The second one, "Biculturalism & Acculturation Among Latinos,” will be presented on Thursday, October 5, in Sahlstrom Conference Center A&B from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A brief description of the two video presentations:

"The Latino Family": (28 minutes) Shows both the changes and endurance of traditional Latino families. Examines how the traditional roles of the Latino elderly are being altered by their families' needs, and also how the traditional family pleasures can still be celebrated.

"Biculturalism & Acculturation Among Latinos": (28 minutes) The program examines the question of which part of their culture Latinos feel they should keep and leave behind. It also addresses some commonly held beliefs and misperceptions about who Latinos are today in the United States.

Everyone is invited!  Please share this information with students/colleagues.  I will be glad to answer any questions related to these programs.
--Mario Prada

Purchasing Training Sessions Scheduled
The following training sessions have been scheduled through Training Services and the Purchasing Department of the University.  These sessions will be offered on the UMC campus in October via registration by phone or E-mail:

Monday, October 23rd - 1 to 4 p.m.  (Location to be determined)
Purchasing Policy Review
This session will be lead by the Training Services staff and will cover the various purchasing policies and recent updates, bidding process, purchasing a professional service and travel policies.  This is intended for all faculty and staff who make purchases or travel on University Business.

Tuesday, October 24th - 9 a.m. to 12 noon  (Location to be determined)
Purchasing for Managers
This session will be lead by Karen Triplett, Director of Purchasing Services.  This will focus on the manager’s perspective of purchasing, the bidding process, communication with the Regents, negotiations with vendors, and scams to avoid.  All area managers and those with budget authority should attend.

Tuesday, October 24th - 1 to 2:30 p.m.  (Location to be determined)
Panel Discussion with Purchasing Staff
This will be a panel discussion on the various information covered in the other two sessions with three purchasing services representatives.  This is open to anyone, even if they didn't come to one of the other sessions.  The panel will take any questions related to the purchasing policies, practices or problems experienced by Crookston staff.

I have been very interested in getting these sessions to our campus for quite some time and encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to get an update on these important policies.  In order to better plan for the group size, please register for each session you are planning to attend by calling 612-626-1373 or by sending e-mail to trngsvcs@umn.edu.

Please register now. More information on the room location and additional reminders will be sent prior to the sessions. 
--Dean McCleary

All University Committee Openings
Each year faculty are provided the opportunity to identify committees (All University) that they would be interested in serving on.  The Committee on Committees has recently reviewed the list and there are still several opportunities to serve. 

Some examples of current openings include the following committees:
SCEP (Educational Policy Committee), SCFA (Faculty Affairs Committee), and others. 

You can view details about these and other committees by visiting the following web page:
http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/u_senate/u_senate_menu.htm

If you are willing to be considered for an all U committee, please contact me via email as soon as possible. 
--Ken Myers

Senate Meetings
Listed below is the topic-only agenda for the Senate/Assembly meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 28, 2000.  Please note that the University Senate, Faculty Senate, and Twin Cities Campus Assembly will meet concurrently in the afternoon. 

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL:   http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/000928agenda.html

CONCURRENT MEETING OF THE:
University Senate
Faculty Senate
Twin Cities Campus Assembly

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
2:30 to 4 p.m.
305 Selvig Hall--Crookston Campus 

Agenda includes:
1.       Orientation
2.       Announcements
3.       Tribute to Deceased Members of the University Community
4.       Administrative Responses to Senate and Assembly Actions (Information)
5.       Grievance Policy Amendments - Modifications made by the Administration (Discussion and Action by the Faculty Senate)
6.       1999-00 Annual Reports from Senate/Assembly Committees (Information)
7.       Nominating Committee, Faculty Steering Committee and the Academic Health Center Provostal Faculty Consultative Committee (Action by the Twin Cities Faculty Assembly and UMD Faculty Senators)
8.       Minutes for April 20, 2000 (Action by All Bodies)
9.       Senate and Assembly Officers (Action by All Bodies)
10.   2000-01 Committees of the University Senate, Faculty Senate, and Twin Cities Campus Assembly (Action by All Bodies)
11.   University Senate Rules Amendment - Ex Officio Representation (Action by the University Senate)
12.   Twin Cities Campus Assembly Rules Amendment - Ex Officio Representation (Action by the Twin Cities Campus Assembly)
13.   University Senate Bylaws Amendment - Establishment of the Student Academic Integrity Committee (Action by the University Senate)
14.   University Senate Constitutional Interpretation - Terms of Service of Student Senators on the University Senate (Information for the University Senate)
15.   University Senate Constitutional Amendment - Terms of Service on the University Senate (Action by the University Senate)
16.   Twin Cities Campus Assembly Constitutional Amendment - Student Body Presidents as Ex Officio Members (Action by the Twin Cities Campus Assembly)
17.   University Senate Constitutional Amendment - Ex Officio Membership Status (Action by the University Senate)
18.   President’s State of the University Address and Community Forum
19.   Questions to the President
20.   Old Business
21.   New Business
22.   Adjournment

--Becky Hippert, University Senate

Notice of Public Hearing
The Regents of the University of Minnesota does hereby give notice to the public that on the 12^th day of October, 2000, at 9:45 a.m., in the West Committee Room, on the 6^th Floor of the McNamara alumni Center located at 200 Oak Street southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities/Minneapolis/East Bank Campus, it will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Regents Traffic Regulation Ordinances as presented to the Board of Regents Facilities Committee meeting on September 7, 2000, and on file in the Board Office.

Interested persons who are unable to attend but wish to participate in the public hearing may call the Office of the Board of Regents at (612) 625-6300 for additional information and to arrange any special accommodations. 

The original ordinances #1, #2, #3 and #4 applied only to the St. Paul campus.  The proposed amended Regents of the University of Minnesota Traffic Regulation Ordinances will repeal the original ordinances #1, #2, #3 and #4 and amend and restate the remaining ordinances as follows:

New ordinance #1 states that the University is authorized to employ peace officers and indicates that they have the power of arrest.

New ordinance #2 is amended to accommodate changes to the University's Parking and Transportation Policy, including a new provision for dealing with abandoned vehicles.

New ordinance #3, which applies to the regulation of skateboarding and roller-skating, includes new language to ensure this ordinance will apply both motorized and non-motorized scooters.

New ordinance #5 applies tot he regulation of traffic and parking on the University Transitway.

The amendments also extend the application of ordinances 1 through 4 to all University property system wide.

For a copy of the complete text of the amended and restated Regents of the University of Minnesota Traffic Regulation Ordinances, call the Office of the Board of Regents at (612) 625-6300.
--Beverly Carpenter

Sesquicentennial Display Schedule
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to view the U of M Sesquicentennial Exhibit while it is on display at UMC in the Valley Technology Park Building September 25-October 1.

Schedule of public viewing times:
Monday, September 25
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:15 a.m.
7 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 27
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6 to 8:30 p.m.  Special Viewing for Fargo-Moorhead Chapter of U of M Alumni Association 

Thursday, September 28
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, September 29
12 noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 30
9 to 11 a.m. 

Sunday, October 1
1 to 5 p.m.

UMC Homecoming Activities
UMC Homecoming Week is set for September 25-30.  A full schedule of activities is available at http://www.umcrookston.edu/homecoming/.  Faculty and staff are encouraged to take part in any and all Homecoming activities.  Just a reminder that the VETS Club members and all past RAs will be having a reunion on Homecoming Weekend.  We hope you have an opportunity to reconnect with these former UMCers.

Second Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Please join us in honoring this year's UMC Athletic Hall of Fame inductees at the Second Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony.  The Banquet is Friday, September 29, with dinner at 7 p.m.  The Dinner will be buffet style with a menu of pasta similar to the dinner that was provided this past summer for the Governor's visit.  The cost of the dinner and induction program is $12.50 per person. 

All of the inductees and their presenters are former colleagues and friends of UMC.  LeeAnn (Langenbau) Stange of Buena Vista, Colorado will be presented by Lori Ulferts, Head Basketball Coach at St Cloud State University and former UMC coach.  Dana Powers, Jr., of Maui, Hawaii, will be presented by Jim Sims, Thief River Falls High School Director of Activities and former UMC Head Football Coach.  Marv Bachmeier, former Athletic Director, of Crookston will be presented by Al Larson, former Director of Development at UMC.  Jerry Dahlberg, former KROX owner and announcer, will be presented by Tom Helgeson, KROX announcer.  Finally, the 1993-94 NJCAA Championship Hockey Team will be presented by Scott Oliver, Head Football Coach. 

It is a wonderful event, and we urge as many of you as possible to attend and show your support for our Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2000.  Tickets can be obtained at the Office of Institutional Relations, Eagle Drug, KROX, or Crookston National Bank.  Please purchase your tickets by September 26, to help us make arrangements.  Thank you.
--Curt Almlie

Video Projector Interfacing
Some people may be having difficulty interfacing the new 1482 Laptop computers with the video projectors on various classrooms.

Attached are documents that show steps to take if you are having these problems.  LaptopInst(1482).pdf  One page is for use in classrooms with our older video projectors (low resolution - 640 x 480) and in ITV Rooms and the other page is for use in classrooms with the newer (high resolution - 1024 x 768) video projectors.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Media Services, 281-8400.
--Dennis Magsam

Sunny Server Issues
We are running out of space on the Sunny Server. Would all of you be willing to verify that you have only pertinent courses files/syllabi on the server?  We will gladly store your other files on other directories (servers) if you request it.  Please take off any files that you know are not necessary to your class/classes.

We appreciate your help with this situation until Dan comes back and he can work with you to verify course files so we can clean up the Sunny Server.  We need the server to have optimal performance to be able to serve you and your students at all times.

Please contact me if you have any questions.
--Diane Moen

Web Page Log Reports for August
According to our web log analysis software, a total of 69,995 users accessed pages within UMC’s website in August, 2000.  This is nearly DOUBLE the number in August of 1999.  Listed below are the top 25 sites accessed and the number of users who accessed the pages. If you would like to see the full log report, contact me (asvec@mail.crk.umn.edu).
--Andrew Svec

Most Requested UMC Web Pages—August 1-31, 2000