Calendar

November 23
·   Thanksgiving, no classes, offices closed
November 24
·   Thanksgiving Floating Holiday, no classes, offices
    closed
November 24 and 25
·   Hockey – UMC vs. Bethel College
November 25
·   Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. University of North
    Dakota
November 26
·   Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. Lake Superior State
November 27
·   Women’s Basketball – UMC vs. Augustana College
November 28
·   Farmland Wildlife Management Seminar
·   Early Childhood Fall Carnival
November 28 and 29
·   Artist Ardi Whalen portraits
November 29
·   Women’s Basketball – UMC vs. Huron University
·   Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. Mayville State
·   Decorating of Bede Hall for the holidays
December 1
·   Ag Activities Day
·   World AIDS Day
December 4
·   Full CSA Meeting
·   Singer Howie Day
December 6
·   Holiday Coffeehouse
December 7
·   Academic Advisement & Registration
·   UMC Women’s Association Holiday Auction
December 7-11
·   UMC Theater presents “42nd Street”
December 8
·   Campus Preview
December 11
·   Campus Preview
·   Christmas Program
December 12
·   Hockey – UMC vs. Concordia College
December 13, 14, 15, 18 and 19
·   Book Buy Back
December 14, 15, 18 and 19
·   Final Exams

News Items

Registration “Open Seat” Report
A reminder that the number of open seats for a section is now constantly updated (real time). You can access the class schedule and the section status reports at the following link: 

http://www.umcrookston.edu/register/schedule/index.htm
--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Full Policy on Campus Closing
As winter is here (despite what the calendar says), it would be a good idea to review UMC’s policy on closing the campus.  The full policy is available at http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/policies/closing.htm.

Early Childhood Fall Carnival, November 28
Members of UMC’s Early Childhood Club will host their fourth annual Early Childhood Fall Carnival on Tuesday, November 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Bede Ballroom.  The theme is “Fall 2000 Olympic Games.”  Students have planned fifteen different concurrent “activity stations” where children can take part in hands-on learning and activities.  Information about each activity will be posted at each station for parents. 

The carnival is open to children of UMC students, faculty, and staff and to families in the Crookston community.  The event is appropriate for age levels ranging from six months to age 8.  An affordable child-friendly meal will be available for a small donation. 

For more information, contact Connie Camrud at UMC’s Early Childhood Development Center.

UMC Theater to Present Musical “42nd Street” December 7-11
Students involved in UMC’s Music and Theater Department will perform the musical “42nd Street” December 7-11 in Kiehle Auditorium on the UMC campus.  Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly, except Sunday, December 10, when a matinee performance will begin at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and children.  Tickets are available in advance at the Nicholas Collection in Crookston, at the Bede Information Desk on the UMC campus, and from members of the UMC Choir.  Tickets will also be available at the door.

Learn more at http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/notices00-01/42ndSt.htm.

UMC to Host Farmland Wildlife Management Seminar November 28
Dr. Alfred Berner, a noted expert on pheasant and farmland deer management, will present an overview of farmland wildlife management practices in Minnesota as part of the Farmland Wildlife Management Seminar at UMC on Tuesday, November 28. 

The Farmland Wildlife Management Seminar will be held in Owen Hall, Room 205, on Tuesday, November 28, from 4 to 9 pm.  The registration fee is $65.  For more information or to register, contact UMC’s Center for Continuing Education at 218-281-8681 or e-mail hbertsch@mail.crk.umn.edu.

United Way Campaign
We have had a great start to our United Way campaign; at this point we have reached 52% of our goal. Those who have pledged or contributed, we thank you.  For those who may still be holding on to your packets, please return them as soon as possible, even if you decide not to give.

Although we have until December 1, we would like to reach our goal and surpass it before then. 

Remember for a little as $1 per pay period you can have a payroll deduction.  If you would like to make a one-time donation, please make the check out to United Way of Crookston, or to the specific charity you would like to give to.  Also, remember the Minnesota Environmental Fund can also be handled with payroll deductions.

Any questions, feel free to call me at 8335 or Anne Burke at 8610 or Dennis Magsam at 8400.

Thank you.
--Cindy Tyler, Co-Chairman

HIV/AIDS Speaker
Dr. Baig, from the Altru – Crookston Clinic will be on campus Wednesday, November 29^th, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Bede Ballroom.  He’ll be sharing the latest information on HIV/AIDS in the informal session; questions and discussion will be welcomed.  Please notify students of this opportunity.  Everyone is welcome.
--Stacey Grunewald and Laurie Wilson

Movie Night
Ambassadors will be playing the movies Philadelphia and And the Band Played On, to heighten awareness concerning HIV/AIDS.  The movies will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 30^th in the Bede Lounge.  Refreshments and snacks will be provided.  Everyone is welcome.

Web Development Team
Kari Branjord from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Web Development Team will be here on December 1st, 2000, at Selvig 305 to discuss any web related questions that you may have. Please feel free to attend any session that you feel will address any web issues that you may have.

Agenda:

--Diane Moen, Chief Information Officer

NW MN Regional Partnership Appoints Linda Kingery as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Northwest Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership is pleased to announce that Linda Kingery has accepted the position of Executive Director.  Linda currently serves as the Administrator for the Red River Regional Council, headquartered at Grafton, ND.  She will begin her new duties December 11.

The NW Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership is a new venture for the region, funded by the Minnesota legislature.  The Partnership is a joint effort to connect the citizens of Northwest Minnesota with the University of Minnesota.  The goal is to enhance the social, economic, and environmental well being of the region through citizen-led research, education and outreach programs.  The University of Minnesota, Crookston is lending support to the Partnership at the regional level.
--Barbara Muesing, Director of Outreach

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, November 25, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260).  Tune in to hear an interview with Nancy Capistran, President of the UMC Women’s Association.  Nancy will talk about the UMC Women’s Association and its upcoming holiday auction.  UMC student Dana Prudhomme, who is working for UMC Institutional Relations, will serve as host. 

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

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

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