Volume 21, Number 35, May 1, 2002
Calendar
News Items
Horticulture Bedding Plant Sale May 2, 3
The UMC Horticulture Plant Sale
will be Thursday, May 2, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., exclusively for all who
work or attend classes on the UMC campus. Shop for quality plants
grown by quality students including: an array of geraniums, bedding
plants, vegetables, hanging baskets and planters in the UMC
greenhouse. The sale will open to the general public on Friday, May 3
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
--Sue Jacobson, Senior Lab Service Coordinator
Turf Club’s “Carl Speckler Open” May 4
The UMC Turf Club will sponsor
its Third Annual “Carl Speckler Open” on Saturday, May 4, starting at 10
a.m. at Crookston’s Minakwa Golf Club. Carl Speckler, of course, was
the groundskeeper in the classic 70’s golf comedy, Caddyshack.
The tournament is an 18-hole, 4-person scramble. Entry fee is $25 per
person, due at registration that morning. Rules and sign-up are
available at the Bede Info Desk. All students, faculty, staff, and
community members are welcome. Questions? Contact Andy Weadge at
UAJW280@mail.crk.mun.edu.
Habitat House Dedication May 4
Crookston’s Habitat for Humanity
is planning the dedication of the Habitat for Humanity house on Saturday
May 4 at 1:00 p.m. We would like to invite you to join us in this
celebration. The dedication will take place at the house, which is
located at 1109 Wilson Ave. This is a very exciting event for Habitat,
the partner family, and all the volunteers who helped this dream come
true.
Directions to the house are as follows: Drive to the intersection of University and Fisher, and turn east onto Fisher Avenue. Drive down Fisher Avenue to the Barrette Street intersection. Turn right onto Barrette Street and drive about three-tenths of a mile. Turn left onto Eickhoff Boulevard and follow the road around to Wilson Avenue. The Habitat for Humanity house is at 1109 Wilson Avenue.
We hope to see you there. Thank you for
your interest in Habitat for Humanity.
--Julie Follette,
VISTA Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity
Drive-in,
Fly-in
Breakfast May 5
UMC’s Flying Club and Crookston
Aviation will sponsor their annual “drive-in, fly-in” pancake breakfast
Sunday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crookston Municipal Airport,
located three miles north of Crookston on Highway 75 (UNICOM 122.7).
Breakfast will be $5 per person for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12,
and free for children under age 5. Free breakfast is offered for pilots
in command who have flown in from more than 100 miles. Antique aircraft
and classic cars will also be on display.
Reception for
Roger Wagner and Deb Zak May 6
Please join us on Monday, May 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Sahlstrom
Conference Center A & B for refreshments and conversation while
celebrating Roger and Deb's achievements. Roger is one of the
recipients of
the U of M's John Tate Award for Academic Advising, and Deb has been selected as one
of the recipients of the University of Minnesota President's Award for
Outstanding Service for 2002.
UMC
Forum on Civic Engagement May 6
Public universities,
particularly Land Grant Universities, have a long history of serving
citizen interests. Today,
however, the future of the public university as a provider of public
goods is receiving much attention. U of M Executive Vice President and Provost Bob Bruininks is leading a
University-wide initiative to evaluate and articulate the
characteristics of a civically engaged campus. As part of the effort, the University of Minnesota Task Force on
Civic Engagement is sponsoring forums on all four campuses to highlight
connections between public scholarship, civic learning, and community
partnership.
UMC’s forum will feature civically engaged thinking and activity, and participants will explore the value and meaning of civic engagement as academic work. The forum is scheduled for Monday May 6, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center A and B. Special invitations have been sent to "early career faculty," but all faculty and staff who have an interest are welcome.
Agenda
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1:30 – 1:40 p.m. |
Settling In (snacks & refreshments available) |
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1:40 – 1:50 p.m. |
What Civic Engagement Means to UMC |
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1:50 – 2:00 p.m. |
Introduction to the Forum |
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2:00 – 2:45 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: “What Civic Engagement Means to Me” |
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2:45 – 3:30 p.m. |
Small Groups: Civic Engagement as Academic Work |
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3:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
Small Group Reports |
UMC has a special place within the University of Minnesota. It’s mission, history, and geography are unique. Moreover, its transformational successes over the past decade give the campus unique character, capacity, and opportunity.
For the purpose of the small group portion of this forum, participants will use the three broadly defined components of civic engagement (public scholarship, civic learning, and community partnership) as a guide to explore the following:
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What unique contribution(s) might UMC make toward reinvigoration of the public purpose and civic mission of the University of Minnesota as a result of its special mission and circumstances?
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In your experience and from the panel discussion, what personal characteristics and professional priorities and interests do civically engaged faculty share?
- How must we change our thinking, systems, and/or structures to encourage the pursuit of civically engaged work, particularly by early career faculty?
More information is included in this Word document: CivicEngageForum05-06-02.doc
--Richard Nelson, Director, Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Great Conversations Concludes
with “Black Intellectual History” May 7
The Great Conversations Series
broadcast from the Twin Cities concludes Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in
UTOC 30 (ITV room). Dowell 128 will also serve as a downlink site.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all welcome.
The discussion will focus on “Black Intellectual History.” John S. Wright, U of M Professor of African-American Studies and English, will be joined by the legendary Cornel West, Harvard Professor of the Philosophy of Religion. West is the author of thirteen books including the best-selling Race Matters. From 1991 to 1993, he and Wright served together on a W.E.B. Du Bois Institute Working Group on Black Intellectual History. They will resume their stimulating discussion of the topic for Minnesota audiences. Professor Wright is the Principal Scholar for the University’s Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African-American Literature and Life. He wrote the catalogue A Stronger Soul Within a Finer Frame for the Collection’s touring exhibition about the Harlem Renaissance.
Learn more about the Great Conversations series at www.cce.umn.edu/conversations/.
Alumni and
Grad Dance May 10
The Third Annual Graduation and
Alumni Dance, sponsored by the UMC Alumni Association, is set for
Friday, May 10, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Northland Inn.
Admission is $5. All graduates and their families, faculty, staff, and
alumni are welcome to attend.
Golden Eagle
Sculpture
Dedication May 11
All are cordially invited to
attend the Golden Eagle Sculpture Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, May
11, at 11 a.m. on the UMC campus mall. The ceremony includes a welcome
by Curt Almlie, remarks by Steve Brandt, presentation by Don Sargeant,
and remarks by Mark Yudof.
The Golden Eagle is
dedicated to the enterprising spirit of all UMC students, Al Westburg,
friend of UMC, who inspired this project, and the Crookston athletic
community. The sculpture’s artist is Richard Arfsten, Burlington,
Wisconsin and made possible by a grant from the Northwest Regional
Development Commission through funding from the Minnesota State
Legislature.
--Curt Almlie, Director of University Relations
Commencement May 11
Approximately 145 graduates will
take part in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2002 on Saturday,
May 11, starting at 2 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium. President Yudof is
scheduled to address the graduates, and Regent William E. Hogan, II,
will bring greetings from the Board of Regents. For more information,
including a list of candidates, go to <webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/Commncmnt/commencement.htm>.
Seeking Award
Nominations
A reminder for nominations for
the various UMC awards listed below: the deadline for the first two
awards has been extended to Friday morning, May 3. Contact info is
offered for each respective award. Please consider nominating someone
who you feel does an exceptional job through his or her work and service
at UMC. Awards will be presented at the year-end celebration set for
Thursday, May 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Peterson Gazebo on the Mall.
Distinguished Service Award - Civil
Service/Bargaining Unit
Submit nominations to Judy Neppel by 9 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2002
Details available at <www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/01-02/04-03-02.htm#Civil Service>.
Distinguished Service Award - P&A
Submit nominations to Judy Neppel by 9 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2002
Details available at <www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/01-02/04-10-02.htm#P&A>.
United Staff Association Employee of the
Semester
Submit nomination to Karen Murphy by Friday, May 10, 2002
Details at <www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/01-02/04-03-02.htm#Employee>.
Distinguished Faculty Award
While I don't have current, specific info on the nomination process
and deadline dates for the Distinguished Faculty Award, I believe a
committee has already been established. Lyle Westrom is serving as
chair of that committee, so you may want to contact him for more
information.
Comprehensive Review
Scheduled for Connie Camrud
In accordance with University of
Minnesota policy, a review committee has been appointed to collect and
evaluate information concerning Connie Camrud, Manager of the UMC Early
Childhood Development Center. Members of the comprehensive review
committee are:
Jason Tangquist, Chairperson
Debra Kopecky
Marilyn Grave
Tom Feiro
Jeremy Neumann
The committee will be
soliciting input from parents, staff, students, and faculty in the next
couple of weeks. Feel free to contact the committee chairperson or any
of the committee members if you have relevant information you wish to
share.
--Marsha Odom, Director, Center for Learning Foundations
LCD Projector Update
A quick note to inform all faculty and staff of the addition of a third LCD Projector for check out from Media Services. As of April 22, Media Services has three check out LCD Projectors to meet the growing need of faculty and staff for this equipment.
In the past, two units were not enough at some times. We apologize for the times we had to say no to your request because both units were out, and hope that this addition to our inventory will help take the pressure off.
Please call ahead to schedule a projection unit
well in advance so we can secure a unit in your name for the times you
need it.
--Dennis Magsam, Media Services
First Year Honor Society at
UMC
A First Year Honor Society has
officially been established at UMC for first-year students who achieve a
3.5 GPA upon completion of their first semester or first year in
college. Thirty-six students qualified for the honor society after fall
semester. This group of students has recently written a constitution
and received recognition as an official UMC club. The following
officers were elected for the 2002-2003 academic year:
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President |
DeAnn Ebert |
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Vice President |
Melissa Alland |
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Secretary |
Heidi Sperling |
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Treasurer |
Kyle Page |
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CSA Rep |
Sara Krippner |
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Webmaster |
Jonas Abrams & Rick Smith |
Jim Thomasson and Kami
Mattson are serving as advisers for the First Year Honor Society. The
group plans to apply to become chapter members of Alpha Lambda Delta, a
national, non-profit honor society that honors students nationally.
--Kami Mattson, Director of First Year Experience
Earth Day Poster Contest
Results
Special thanks go out to David
DeMuth for organizing the Earth Day Poster Contest and to Jerry Knutson
for promoting this as part of a service learning project with his
Zoology students.
First Place ($75):
Three Gorges Dam – Brian Larson
Second Place ($50):
How to Manage Your Deer Herd – Joey Rud
Third Place (tie - $25
each):
Burrowing Owl – Julia Ovando
Dutch Elm Disease – Reed Van Eps
Honorable Mention:
Zebra Mussels – Brandon Sykora
Computer Junk – Melanie Lindholm and Kari Visness
Chicago Lake Front Pollution – Phil Hatcher
Pick It Up – Alaina Burt, Jean Korkowski, Dena Schauland
Please see
http://ray.crk.umn.edu/earthday/ for more information about the
contest and the entrants.
--Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, Director of Student Activities and Service
Learning
Thank You
Thank you to all of you who
honored me by attending my retirement reception. I have enjoyed 12
wonderful years on this campus and I so appreciated this celebration
given to me by Bede Hall Staff and the Student Leadership of Campus
Ministry. I was truly overwhelmed. I feel privileged and blessed to
have so many wonderful friends and memories of my time on this campus.
I will continue to ask God’s blessing on you and on UMC. Thank you!
--Collette Conati, Campus Minister
Accolades
Congratulations to the
students, faculty, and staff of UMC’s Natural Resources
Department. With last week’s annual tree planting trip to the
Chippewa National Forest, they celebrated their 20th
anniversary of volunteer tree planting there. In that time, it’s
estimated that their efforts have resulted in nearly 150,000 trees being
planted. That adds up to quite a forest in its own right! The
following students took part in the tree planting trip: Chris Alford,
Nico Bennet, Kara Clancy, Tyler Gensrich, Ryan Gilbertson, Kati
Klaverkamp, Jenny Linder, Dan Oberg, and Lance Readel.
This Week’s Special Dates
Birthdays
May 2 – Bonnie Boyle
May 7 – Rae French
May 8 – Dean McCleary
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, the weekly radio
show about UMC, will air on KROX Radio 1260 AM Saturday, May 4, in its
regular 8:45 a.m. time slot. Tune in to hear Jane Sims, Director of
UMC’s Center for Adult Learning, and Peggy Ann Anderholm, Manager of
Training and Development at Marvin Windows and Doors, discuss the
bachelor of manufacturing on site degree program at Marvin Windows
production plant in Warroad, Minnesota. This
edition of Insight is hosted by Andrew Svec, UMC Director of
Communications.
UMC Insight files are
also available via the Web at:
<http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/01-02/index.htm>
UMC Bulletin
The UMC Bulletin is posted at:
<http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>
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