Calendar

September 17
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. University of Mary
·   W.O.W. Event:  Open Mic
September 18
·   Homecoming Royalty Coronation
September 19
·   Faculty Assembly
·   Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
September 20
·   Campus Preview
·   Homecoming Parade
·   Homecoming Football:  UMC Golden Eagles vs.
    MSUM Dragons
·   Outstanding Alumni Recognition
·   Homecoming Post-game Social
·   Homecoming Dance
September 23
·   Volleyball:  UMC vs. Mayville State University
September 24
·   15-Passenger Van Training
·   W.O.W. Event:  Ventriloquist Dan Horn
September 26-27
·   Rainbows United Festival
September 26
·   Singer:  Ellis
October 1
·   Fit and Fabulous Speaker:  Donna Surface
·   W.O.W. Event:  Singer Pat Surface
October 3
·   UPlan Open Enrollment Employee Benefits Forum
·   Volleyball:  UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Moorhead
·   Residential Life Event "Flash from the Past"
October 4
·   Residential Life Event "Head to the Headwaters"
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. Southwest Minnesota State
    University
·   Football:  UMC vs. Southwest Minnesota State
    University
·   Volleyball:  UMC vs. Northern State
October 5
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. Northern State
·   Residential Life Event "Vikings vs. Falcons"
October 6-10
·   Alcohol Awareness Week
October 6
·   Blood Drive
·   Magnificent Monday:  DWI Presentation with Speaker
   Greg Widseth
October 8
·   W.O.W. Event:  Comedian Bernie McGrenahan
October 10
·   Employee Benefits Information Session
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. Montana State University, Billings
·   Movie Night "Legally Blonde 2"
October 11
·   Wellness Works Health Expo
October 15
·   Fall Semester Convocation
October 17
·   Dedication of Bergland Laboratory (CESB)
·   Inauguration of Chancellor Burton
October 20
·   Magnificent Monday:  Speaker – Judy Siegle
October 29
·   PIAC Day
·   Torch & Shield Banquet and Program

News Items

Homecoming Week September 15-20

Homecoming 2003 is fast approaching. Events will take place during the week of September 15-20.  This year’s theme is “Slay the Dragons.”  For a full schedule of events, visit <www.UMCrookston.edu/homecoming>.

Homecoming Royalty Candidates
The following students have been selected by the student body to serve as royalty candidates for Homecoming 2003.  Coronation will take place Thursday, September 18, at 8 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium.

Queen
Candi Lee
Michelle Bolvin
Staci Slykerman
DeAnn Ebert
Cheryl Isder

King
Travis Scheving
Kyle Rollness
Jon Roffers
Theran Bauer
Mike Hendrickx

Princess
Allison Stone
Laura Culver
Missy Martin
Anna Holland
Charly Reinert

Prince
Jamison Winter
Dustin Heitkamp
Adam Johnson
Bret Shelanski
Micah Gast

2003 Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet September 19
The fifth annual UMC Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held Friday, September 19, at the Crookston Eagles Club with a social at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by dinner and the program.  Cost is $10 per person.  Reservations can be made by contacting Rose Ulseth at 281-8439 or rulseth@umn.edu.

This year’s inductees include:

• Sonia Walski Kraft, volleyball and women’s basketball 1989-1991

• Mike Hanlon, wrestling 1972-1974

• Craig Knudsen, football, basketball, baseball, and golf 1973-1975

• Deryl Ramey, Head track and football coach and Athletic Director 1972-1976

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Application material for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program projects from January 1, 2004 through June 15, 2004 is now available in the Academic Affairs Office.  UROP offers financial awards to full-time 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.  At the same time, faculty have the opportunity to work closely with students and receive valuable assistance with their own research or professional activity.  UROP 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.  The maximum award is $1,700 – stipend up to $1,400 (hourly rate is $10.84) and expense allowance up to $300.  Completed applications should be returned to the Academic Affairs Office by 4:30 p.m. on October 6, 2003.  Late applications will not be accepted.
--Academic Affairs

Special Bookstore Hours
The UMC Bookstore will be open Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for Homecoming.  The bookstore is located at 109 Robertson Hall.
--Leela Hier, Bookstore Manager

15-Passenger Van Training September 24
A reminder that 15-passenger van training will be offered Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and again from 6 to 8 p.m. in 4 Hill Hall.  University policy requires that any students, faculty, or staff who plan to drive a 15-passenger van MUST complete the proper training.  This will be the only time this training is provided during fall semester.  Pre-registration is suggested, but not mandatory.  You can register by contacting Tom Feiro, Environmental Health & Safety, at 281-8300 or via e-mail at tfeiro@umn.edu.

Technology Services Director
I am very pleased to announce that Jeff Sperling has been appointed UMC’s Director of Technology Services.  Some slight reorganization of the Center for Technology Services will be announced within the near future.  Jeff has done a great job providing leadership on an interim basis, and this appointment will allow us to move ahead with some planning regarding our Technology agenda for the campus.
--Doug Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Rainbows United Festival September 26-27
“Rainbows United,” a gay and lesbian festival celebrating this unique and often underserved culture, is scheduled for September 26-27 at UMC.  Nine scholars and professionals from across the region and state are scheduled to take part in an expert panel and six breakout sessions engaging dialogue on a variety of related topics.  Events include:

Friday, September 26

Keynote Panel Discussion: "Liberty & Justice For All?"
6:30 p.m., Kiehle Auditorium
Panelists include Professor David Whitcomb, Counseling – UND; Professor James Thomasson, Philosophy – UMC; Monica Meyer, Public Policy Specialist, OutFront Minnesota; B David Galt, Director, GLBT Programs Office – U of M, Twin Cities

Singer-Songwriter Ellis
8:30 p.m., Kiehle Auditorium

Saturday, September 27

Breakout Sessions
11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., Kiehle Auditorium

• "'I have a shot for that': Rural Lesbians' Experiences with Helping Professionals" by Kathleen Tiemann, UND professor of sociology

• "A Queer Religion" by  Gayle Baldwin, UND assistant professor of religion

• “Understanding the ‘T’ in GLBT” by Chris Stoner, UND graduate student in English and women’s studies

• "Sexual Orientation and Wellness" by David Whitcomb, UND Department of Counseling

• "The Future of GLBT Politics" by Monica Meyer, Public Policy Specialist, OutFront Minnesota

• “Queer Theory” by Eric Wolfe, UND English Department

Drag Show
8 p.m., Crookston Armory

Dance featuring the Undertakers DJ Service
10 p.m., Crookston Armory

The festival is sponsored by the UMC Ten Percent Society, the Office of Academic Affairs, Student Health, S.P.A.C.E., and the Concerts and Lectures Committee.  The Ten Percent Society is an officially recognized student organization providing support to UMC’s GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) students and is also a gay-straight alliance.  For more information about this event or about the Ten Percent Society, visit the organization’s website: <www.umctps.org>.

VolunTEAM Update

If you’re interested in learning more about the Crookston VolunTEAM, please contact Mike in the VolunTEAM office (Dowell 112) at 281-8526 or chris282@umn.edu.  Or, simply visit <www.volunteam.org>.

Community Events
Minnesota Triad Conference September 24-26
TRIAD, a cooperative effort between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Crookston Police Department, RSVP, AARP, and concerned senior citizens, will hold its annual conference at the Northland Inn September 24-26.  The conference is open to all interested individuals.  Registration fees are $65 for all three days or $45 for Thursday only.  Contact Deanna Patenaude at 218-8288 to register.   Highlights of the schedule of events include:

Wednesday, September 24

7 p.m. – Social and Best Practices Panel
Facilitators:  Tim Motherway, Crookston Chief of Police and Mark LeTexier, Polk County Sheriff

Thursday, September 25

9:15 a.m. – Speaker:  Debra Strafaccia, Investigator, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
Topic: “Fraud”
10:30 a.m. – Speaker:  Miriam Reibold, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Topic:  “Aging is Everyone’s Future”
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – Concurrent Workshops
6 p.m. – Banquet with guest speaker Minnesota State Senator LeRoy Stumpf

Friday, September 26

9 a.m. – Concurrent Workshops
10:15 a.m. – Closing Session

Special Dates

Birthdays
September 22 – Bill Peterson

Anniversaries
September 23 – Angelika and Mark Huglen (14 years)

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@umn.edu and/or Sue Dwyer at sdwyer@umn.edu.  Thanks.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight, the weekly radio show about UMC, airs on KROX Radio 1260 AM Saturdays at 8:45 a.m.  Tune in Saturday, September 20, to hear an interview hosted by Andrew Svec, UMC Director of Communications.

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at:  <www.UMCrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/03-04/index.htm>

UMC Bulletin
The UMC Bulletin is posted at:
<www.UMCrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>

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