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Stop the War Coalition AGM 2015: Resolutions
The Stop the War Coalition annual general meeting on 19 September 2015 passed the following motions.
Motion from: Stop the War Coalition officers' group
Nato intervention in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Conference notes that the civil war in Ukraine:
- has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of civilians,
- has ratcheted up tension between Russia and the western powers, and
- risks turning into a regional war involving the US, UK, and other major powers.
Conference is aware that Nato has played an important part in exacerbating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, In particular, Nato:
- has sharply increased the number of its forces in the region since the conflict began, despite repeated warnings from the Russian government that Nato's advance towards its borders would cause a security crisis;
- has intensified its engagement with Ukraine, describing it as one of the Atlantic Alliance's 'most substantive partnerships';
- is planning a further series of interventions in the region involving the deployment of troops and heavy military equipment with a focus on Russia's western border; and
- is holding naval exercise in the Black Sea during September 2015, hosted by Ukraine and with British forces participation.
Conference therefore resolves to continue campaigning
- against all foreign intervention in Ukraine,
- for an immediate ceasefire in conformity with the Minsk 2 agreement, and
- for British withdrawal from Nato and an end to British training of Ukraine's armed forces.
Conference further resolves to:
- do all we can to counter government and media portrayal of Nato involvement in the Ukraine as a defensive response to Russian aggression; and
- oppose further Nato military intervention in the region, including the involvement of UK forces, advisors, and equipment.
Campaigning against the imperialist intervention in the Middle East and Gulf
Since our last AGM the imperialist intervention has spread further chaos to the people of the region. Utilising the growth of IS/Daesh, the U.S. has returned to Iraq, accompanied by allies including the UK. The same excuse has been used by the US to justify direct intervention inside Syria.
The imperialists' want to ensure compliant governments are established in both these states. Lacking reliable local support, the US and allies are disrupting sovereign states.
The AGM registers that Cameron's government has defied the decision of Parliament in 2013 to oppose military action in Syria. RAF personnel have been used under U.S. command for bombing missions in Syria. Equally, SAS members have been used under U.S. command in ground missions inside Syria. A key priority in the coming year is to ensure that Parliament does not authorise military action.
The US and UK governments have provided political and logistical support for the Saudi-led coalition's war upon Yemen. The AGM opposes the war, and calls for an end to arm sales to the Gulf dictatorships.
The US and UK governments are providing political support for the Turkish government's assault upon the Kurdish people in Syria and Iraq. The AGM opposes this extension of war, and supports the resumption of the Peace Process between the Turkish government and Kurdish people.
The 2014 war upon Gaza was a disaster for Palestine. The AGM will continue to join with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and others, in pursuit of justice for the Palestinians.
The imperialist intervention has created millions of refugees. The AGM condemns the UK government's use of racism and Islamophobia to disown its responsibilities towards the refugees, and its role in their displacement.
Motion from: Oxford Brookes Stop the War
Assembly for young people against war resolution
Conference resolves that an assembly for young people against war should be established, incorporating young people into Stop the War's wider anti-war campaigning. Such an organisation would be an efficient way to build links between local groups and student bodies, allowing for an effective base with which to aid future campaigning. Furthermore, the Officers' Group and Steering Committee are urged to pursue this and ensure the formation of a young people's body within Stop the War's wider organisation.
Motion from: South Tyneside Stop the War
- Stand against the interference, aggression of the US and its allies on the Korean Peninsula
It is a fact that the Stop the War Coalition has taken a stand against Britain's warmongering activities as part of NATO in the world. As an integral part of this stand, the anti-war movement opposes the hostile actions of the US and its allies on and around the Korean Peninsula. The criminal US embargo against the DPRK has been in place since 1951. The US has committed innumerable acts of espionage and aggression, including the stationing of nuclear weapons in south Korea. The military presence of the US in south Korea includes close to 30,000 troops. The United States' and south Korea's joint military exercises titled "Key Resolve" and "Foal Eagle" have been conducted against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea annually, most recently during August. These aggressive exercises have taken place under the fig-leaf of the UN, which has not endorsed them.
- The conclusion must be drawn that the danger of war on the Korean Peninsula, as it is in other parts of the world, is the interference, intervention, aggression and the fostering of proxies by the US and its NATO allies, including Britain.
- The Stop the War Coalition takes a decisive stand against this interference, aggression of the US and its allies on the Korean Peninsula. It demands that the US sign a peace treaty with the DPRK as mandated by the Armistice Agreement of 1953. It is a monstrous injustice that this has not already been done. Regardless of different political systems no country should be subject to the threat of war.
Motion from: Bristol Stop the War
This conference notes:
1. That the nuclear deal signed between Iran and P5+1 recognizes Iran's NPT right to enrichment and the removal of all nuclear related sanctions in return for Iran accepting stringent inspections and reduction of scale and scope of its nuclear programme for a specified period of time.
2. That Israel and the US hawks are intent on derailing this deal.
3. That Israel, a country with a history of unilateral aggression and the only country in the Middle East refusing to join the NPT and in possession of nuclear weapons has, in clear violation of the UN charter, threatened and planned military strikes on Iran, including nuclear strikes. Israel states that it is not bound by this international agreement and has continued its military threats.
This conference believes:
1. The nuclear deal, in undermining the pretext for war on Iran and the removal of draconian sanctions on Iranian population, to be a welcome step towards peace.
2. That Iran's nuclear crisis has been a manufactured crisis and that there has never been any real evidence of nuclear weaponisation or violation of its NPT obligations by Iran.
3. That the nuclear deal is not an affirmation of sanctions as a legitimate diplomatic tool. Sanctions on Iran have been illegitimate, illegal and an act of war on the most vulnerable sections of the Iranian population.
4. That the threat of future military action by Israel and the US hawks remains.
This conference resolves:
1. That the STWC will lobby the government, MPs and politicians demanding that in accordance with their support for a Nuclear Free Middle East, they must now put public and unequivocal pressure on Israel to join the NPT, undergo the same stringent inspections and restrictions as imposed on Iran, and abandon its arsenal of nuclear weapons.
2. That the STWC will demand the government, MPs and politicians now impose sanctions and support the BDS campaign against Israel to force its nuclear disarmament and to end the occupation of Palestine.
3. That the STWC will demand the British government, as a signatory to the nuclear deal, continue honouring this agreement, regardless of any decision from the US Congress and any future US administration to derail this agreement.
Motion from: Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC)
Conference is concerned at the continuing threat to democracy, peace and community relations posed by the Prevent strategy and deplores its embodiment into UK law under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (CTSA).
Conference believes that:
1. 'Prevent' is coercive propaganda that legitimises UK wars, institutionalises Islamophobia and intimidates Muslims who dissent from UK Government policy.
2. Intelligence and security agencies and police should have no role in shaping or monitoring political discourse in the UK.
3. The construction and coercive promotion of 'British values' is racist, islamophobic and reactionary.
4. The government's attempt to determine what Muslims may and may not believe damages civil society, amounts to social engineering, and is unacceptable.
5. 'Prevent' has no part to play in countering the UK's far-right organisations or the Islamic State.
1. Calls for the repeal of the CTSA and the scrapping of 'Prevent'.
2. Supports the right of everyone to criticise and peacefully oppose UK and "Western" intervention overseas.
3. Calls for solidarity with workers who find themselves in difficulty because they have refused to cooperate with 'Prevent' in their workplace, and with people subjected to monitoring under 'Prevent'.
4. Supports the stand taken by the NUS and UCU against 'Prevent', especially the NUS decision not to engage with 'Prevent', and the UCU decision to boycott 'Prevent'.
5. Asks the STWC Steering Committee and STWC local groups to build solidarity in the trade union movement and elsewhere with the stand taken by the NUS and and the UCU
6. Urges STWC local groups to work with trade unions to counter the islamophobic and pro-war outlook promoted by 'Prevent'.
7. Urges STWC local groups to work with other groups, including CAGE, the Islamic Human Rights Commission, the Campaign Against Criminalising Communities and Scotland Against Criminalising Communities to oppose 'Prevent'.
Motion from: Socialist Workers' Party
1. That there are credible reports that the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war will not publish its report until next June at the earliest.
2. That there is renewed debate about British foreign policy and the function of Nato.
1. That Jeremy Corbyn is right to say that, "More than 60 years of Nato membership has brought us enormous levels of military expenditure and, by our close relationship with the US through Nato and the Mutual Defence Agreement, involved us in countless conflicts."
2. That Jeremy Corbyn is right to call for Britain to leave Nato.
3. That the Chilcot report is being delayed in order to prevent a serious examination on the murderous role of the British and US states (and in particular Tony Blair).
4. That we can have no confidence in Chilcot to publish the truth about Iraq.
1. To continue campaigning for British withdrawal from Nato.
2. To maintain the pressure for the truth about Iraq to be acknowledged—and for the British government to make a full apology to the Iraqi people and to the families of the British soldiers killed and maimed in the war.
3. That Iraq and numerous other conflicts underline the importance of the Stop the War Coalition and the continuing fight against imperialist war
Motion from: Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition
Conference notes:
- The Scrap Trident Coalition in Scotland involves all the main anti-war and peace organisations.
- The success of the Scrap Trident Coalition's campaign in ensuring that Trident and Trident replacement has had a high profile during the Scottish referendum and its aftermath.
- That 2016 will see the main gate decision on trident replacement.
- The specific political situation in Scotland and the profile of Scrap Trident as a major political issue.
Conference therefore resolves:
- To support and publicise CND's campaign against Trident replacement;
- To support and publicise events, initiatives and activity organised by the Scottish Scrap Trident Coalition on a UK wide and international basis.
Motion from: Coventry Stop the War Coalition
- We congratulate Jeremy Corbyn on his victory in the Labour leader election.
- We recall that on October 30, 2010, the Stop the War Coalition adopted a resolution on War Powers, to end the rights of the Sovereign and the Prime Minister to declare war, to make Parliament the sole decision-maker, that all military action be fully costed and approved annually, and that the STW Coalition would seek to advance these ideas with the help of sympathetic legal and political organisations.
- Jeremy Corbyn has raised these matters again in his leadership campaign. Therefore, this Coalition welcomes his suggestions, and will work to support his efforts to move their implementation forward.


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You might have heard how crucial Facebook marketing is to boosting your business. If you are unaware of what it means for you, fear not. Here you'll discover excellent Facebook marketing tips to help you build a campaign that'll help you succeed.
Hold Facebook contests. You could throw a photo contest, for instance, with customers using your product in unusual ways. Always award the prize though; you don't want to be viewed as dishonest.
Consider organizing a giveaway as a means of generating interest. You ought to urge customers to sign up by providing freebies to certain subscribers. Just announce a winner and repeat the promotion as necessary.
Try making a group versus a page. Using a group may encourage your followers to create a group; thus, allowing them to interact with one another. Do not hesitate to use a page and a group so your subscribers can receive your updates through your page and share their own content on your group.
When a follower asks you a question on your wall or makes a comment, always respond. When a customer makes an effort to contact you, have the common courtesy of quickly responding to their questions. Responding in a timely manner will help improve your credibility.
Your main goal is to gain more customers and sell more product, so that's why you set up a Facebook page in the first place. Setting monthly goals will help you do this. It is good to garner lots of "likes," but you also want to convert them to sales. Try switching your strategy if you're not seeing an uptick in business.
Avoid posting updates that are irrelevant to your brand and customers. You might be tempted to talk about current events or share a more personal update, but keep in mind that these topics might not interest all your subscribers. Keep the business and personal pages separate so you can focus on your business better.
You need to invest time and effort into your Facebook marketing campaign. Marketing on Facebook is no cake walk. Having someone help with promotions that is already busy is not going to get your business page the attention it deserves. Invest the necessary time and resources to see real results.
Your profile should be updated regularly. When you make a change, change your profile immediately. Keeping everything current helps your customers know what is going on. Also, you should make alterations to your profile weekly.
Use your updates sparingly on Facebook. This allows you to send messages directly to followers. So make sure to use it only when you have important news. Do not use this tool for promotional purposes.
Facebook matchmaking is a wonderful way to get your brand name out there. Sometimes you are presented with an opportunity to unite two people through Facebook. Take advantage of this opportunity. Bring two people together and every time they share their story, your brand will be mentioned. This is a good way to promote.
Always answer to any criticisms on your page. If you don't say anything, your followers may think that customer service isn't high on your list of priorities. Handling it the proper way can help people admire it and want to together with you later much more.
If you have an outlet or store for your company, use Facebook's check-in function. This way when somebody visits your premises, they can post on Facebook that they have "checked-in" to your business. You can reach your subscribers' friends because they will notice where they checked in.
If you're lacking in time to manage your Facebook page, then you can hire a person to do it for you. This will ensure that your Facebook is regularly updated. It can be time consuming to even post once a day. Hiring someone will reduce the work that you have to do.
Tone is much more difficult to discern in a Facebook post than in verbal conversation. Keep this in mind when you write posts. Posting Facebook messages that appear like a bot wrote them can cause fans to lose interest in you.
Use Facebook to help promote sales while building a list of friends. You can offer promotions or coupons to new fans or those who've been faithful customers, or both. Keep the interest of old friends while you nurture your newer contacts.
See if you can hire outside help if you're having trouble keeping up with your Facebook page every day. Having updates daily will remind customers why they like your business. You can share your posts so you get more exposure.
Try to include pictures with your Facebook updates. Pictures create a contemporary look to your Facebook page. Include employees, products, and other branded items in these photos to make sure they relate to your business and make a branded impression on the viewer.
Be aware that some people will attempt to derail your Facebook marketing attempts. All people have one or two haters, but one negative comment on Facebook can lead to disaster. Remove negative posts as soon as you view them.
It takes time for you marketing campaign on Facebook to increase your sales. Success in marketing isn't an overnight endeavor. To increase your sales, you must continue to increase your followers, provide them with excellent information, and convince them to return to you. This will lead to a lot of profit over time.
It is important to post daily, but you do not want to post too much. You won't have any problems posting a couple of things, but any more than a few and you may start seeing people turning away from your page.
Thank your followers often. Write them a poem or wish them Happy Holidays. You can also give them a reward of some kind by hosting a giveaway. Coupons are something that you can give them as well.
Given your new knowledge, you should be able to grasp the great potential of Facebook. Sign into Facebook now and begin using these tips you read. The sooner you use Facebook, the sooner you can attract customers. Begin right away!

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Oh, There Once Was a Blog from Nantucket...
From author Mitali Perkins comes the following contest:
In honor of my birthday, I'm emulating Bilbo Baggins and giving away a bag of my favorite savory, nutty, spicy Hot Mix and a signed copy of Rickshaw Girl. To win, you must supply the best 9-syllable last line of advice in one of two limericks.Smart people that you all are, I'm sure you'll come up with multiple answers to her samples. Me? Not so much. Rhyming is best done when you're playing a game of Balderdash at 2 a.m., have had a touch too much to drink, and you've started rhyming all your answers with a kind of way-hey gleeful abandon. Or is that just me?
Speaking of Bilbo Baggins though, check this out:
I got this from Saints and Spinners and I believe that what we may have here is the very first Hobbit home I've seen that I actually like. Especially if it was made for kids. I mean, when you compare it to this and this, there is no comparison.
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This is kind of old news but on November 30th the Pirates released pitcher Robinson Diaz, leaving Andrew McCutchen the only member of Naughty by Nyjer left on the Pirates rooster. Robinson will be missed we wish him the best in the future.
In other news you may have seen that Ross "Super Genius" Olendorf is interning with the USDA. It should also be noted that Charlie Morton took an off-season job working at Medieval Times.
Carmelo Anthony is set to produce a Roberto Clemente Biography film.
Our only suggestion is to give former Pirate, Robinson Diaz, some consideration when casting Clemente. He has some considerable acting chops.
Finally, we would also like to acknowledge Real Clear Sports for using our 17 losing seasons graphic in Top 10 Worst Sports Streaks story. The Pirates current streak ranked as number 4.


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Over the next few weeks we'll be premiering studio videos from Make Do And Mend as they record their new album in Seattle with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Isis, Polar Bear Club)–here's the third chapter. The album is expected out this summer via Rise Records.
If you missed the first and second videos, you can watch those here and here, respectively.


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#Change11 :: Disconnection not Discontent
I'm trying hard to be a Lurker but keep being drawn in, fascinated by all the activity and the sterling efforts made by the facilitators in sharing their time and expertise. Now I'm reduced to throwing down a few disconnected notes – nothing like a bit of chaos and confusion! So here goes:
- What's Education for? – I've pondered this before – society and the individual need myriad survival skills. These range from very basic to countless specialist skills for trades, professions, humanities and whatever else contributes to human wellbeing. The survival problems currently facing humanity are complex, global and inter-related. They will not be understood or competently addressed by under-educated populations. Also, the effective, rational and sometimes painful solutions to these problems are more likely to be democratically acceptable to educated populations.
What's Education Theory for? – Lacking the same solid factual (yes facts!) basis and predictive power of the widely accepted scientific theories, education theory attempts to guide rather than dictate. As all sorts of theories and metaphors bubble away in the pot, the body of knowledge surrounding education is debated, tested and refined. The more acceptable parts emerge to have a disproportionate influence on received wisdom and ultimately on practice. When I was a boy, corporal punishment was justified in schools and practiced by many otherwise competent teachers – now it's almost entirely taboo. Presumably, this was the result of a steady percolation of ideas from broadly accepted theory to practice.
If the purpose of education theory is to influence and guide education practice then how should a new theory be presented? Given the current situation of real classrooms, lecture halls, inflexible curricula and the burden of assessment, the concern of many educators will often be less with turning established pedagogy upside down than with cheerfully exploiting the bits and pieces of whatever theory or theories fit their particular circumstances. A theory with good predictive value and a compelling message that can be translated into the specificity of action deserves to be trumpeted loudly and clearly !
- What's Dave Cormier for? – Change of course, and that's a fact! The massive effort he put into his Change11 week was very impressive. Regrettably, I've had little time to delve much into Rhizomatic Learning but I did find the recordings informative. On the mattter of 'alienation', I can understand why some aspects of the presentations might be considered unsettling. Trying to talk sense and keep an eye on the text chat while some participants simultaneously scrawl over the screen seems above the call of duty! Someone suggested that facilitators might consider initially setting the scene a little more formally – a prepared video for example and this makes good sense to me.
- What's this Blog for? – I'm beginning to wonder as it's rambling all over and out of control – but this a MOOC and I'll do what I like! There's a bit of self-discovery involved – perhaps it's becoming more like 'notes to myself' – but I'm not discontented and we'll see how things go.


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Nebraska lawmakers talk North Korea and the economy at local legislative summit
Sen. Ben Sasse, Sen. Deb Fischer and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry focused on the economy, trade and North Korea at a Federal Legislative Summit at the Strategic Air Command museum Wednesday morning.
Sasse and Fischer both serve on the Armed Services Committee, and both say the US needs to be firm against North Korea. Fischer is happy about the recently imposed UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea. She also said the US needs to maintain its own missile defense system.
"All options have to be on the table, and the North Korean regime needs to realize that all options are on the table. Again, diplomacy is the best way to handle any situation. That has to be our first step," Fischer said.
"North Korea is not the most important long-term threat, but they very arguably are the most important near-term threat. There is a lot to worry about because there's no good move for us to make right now," Sasse said.
After a disappointing quarter for the state, Sasse says trade deals are crucial to getting Nebraska's agriculture industry back on track.
"We need more trade market. This state thrives on agricultural exports, and not just agriculture-specific communities, but the rest of the Nebraska economy," Sasse said.
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has his own ideas of how to spur job growth and upward mobility.
"There is a problem with stagnant wages and downward mobility in our society. The key to reviving our economy is to return to entrepreneurial momentum and small business," Fortenberry said.


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Mandy Haberman
Mandy Haberman, Founder and Creative Director of Haberman Products, is a successful inventor/entrepreneur, best known for the Anywayup® Cup. Built on intellectual property, her career has spanned 30 years and her most recent invention, the Haberman® Suckle Feeder was launched globally in 2015. Mandy is an advocate of IPR, committed to raising awareness, educating and campaigning to help make it more accessible for SMEs and individuals. Mandy was awarded Female Inventor of the Year 2000 and is Vice Chairman and a Director of the Intellectual Property Awareness Network (IPAN).
Appointed: 2 November 2015 (reappointed from 2 November 2018)
Term ends: 1 November 2020
Non-executive board member, IPO
The role of our Steering Board is to advise ministers, through our director general, on our strategies and performance (including targets) as set out in our Corporate Plan. It also provides guidance from a commercial standpoint on our operation and development across a range of issues.
During the last 12 months, the Steering Board has provided advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, such as our Corporate Plan, Agency Targets, Intellectual Property Policy, Accounts and Risk Management.
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Can you believe that yet another year has already come and gone? Which makes me believe even more, what they say is really true, that "the older you get the faster time seems to fly by." At any rate, here we are once again, at the start of another "New Year." While for most of us, the start of a new year may not be that big of a deal, but for me, May of 2015 will mark a major milestone in my adult life. Yes, I am blessed and not ashamed to reveal, that I will be turning '50' this year. WOW! It is hard to believe that I have lived almost half a century! Ok, did I just say that? You're going to have to forgive me, it's going to take a minute for the idea to really sink in. LOL!
Although many people might dread turning the "Big 50," in all actuality, I'm okay with it. Yes, you heard me right, "I'm okay with it." Here's why. Let's take a moment to flashback to the 1994 lyrics of the late R & B artist, Aaliyah's, debut hit, when she simply pointed out that "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number!" Right about now you're probably saying, "yeah that was the jam!" Yes, it was, but little did we all realize, just how profound this simple statement really is. After all, '50' no longer really means what it used to. Haven't you heard that '50' is the new '40'? I'm just sayin!
Personally speaking though, turning '50' for me is more of a rite of passage, rather than about just getting older. What this means is, that I'm at a point in my life, where I have finally figured out what my life's purpose is and I'm mature enough to walk it out! Yes, just like the Israelites, wandering in the desert for forty years (for what should have been an 11 day journey), I also chose to take the scenic route through life, on my way to where God was leading me. Don't get me wrong, by no means am I complaining. In fact, I'm thankful for the journey, because what I didn't know then while I was wandering through the trials of life, but what I do know now, is that it was all a part of the divine plan for my life. God was preparing me for such a time as this.
While being spiritually and emotionally prepared to face this major milestone is significant, however, it is only one part of the equation. Fortunately for me, not only have I been blessed with good genes, but, along with the fact that I have always had an affinity for sports and running, has allowed me to maintain a lifestyle which includes eating healthy and working out. I say all that to say, that while God was working on me on the inside, I had to also take responsibility for the outside.
So, as I get ready to embark on the second half of my life's journey I am looking forward to all that life has to offer with a thankful and grateful heart! Here's to turning '50' and being FIT, FLY, and FABULOUS!


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The 2010 Founders Day banquet will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. A reception will begin at 5:45 p.m. and banquet at 6:30 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided during the reception by the UND String Quartet.
In the UND Founders Day tradition, retirees, 25-year honorees, department and faculty award winners, and Faculty Spirit Award winners will be recognized during the banquet. A celebration of the 100th anniversary of UND ceramics will add to the theme of the evening.
Banquet tickets for the Founders Day event are only $20 each and must be reserved by Feb. 16 by contacting Jan Flatin in the Office of the Vice President for Student and Outreach Services at 777-2724 or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. Or, you can print a registration form at http://sos.und.edu/foundersday/founderflyer3.pdf and mail it to Jan at Stop 7140.-- Dawn Botsford, Events Coordinator, Office of Ceremonies and Special Events, email@example.com, 777-6393
For many, the knowledge of impending surgery can be worrisome. Thoughts of cold operating rooms, beeping monitors, masked faces and sharp instruments all add to the unease. The reassuring news is that an expert anesthesia provider will keep you safe and comfortable during your procedure. More often than not, that expert will be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), according to Darla Adams, director of the nurse anesthesia specialization, at the UND College of Nursing.
As the hands-on providers of 32 million anesthetics delivered in the United States each year, CRNAs touch the lives of millions of patients and their families annually. In honor of this responsibility and privilege, America will celebrate National Nurse Anesthetists Week Jan. 24-30. To celebrate, Nursing will be hosting a reception from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the Nursing Building, Room 103H.
"CRNAs are the patients' eyes and ears during surgery," said Adams. "We are the patients' advocates when they can't speak for themselves. It's an awesome responsibility and a sacred trust upon which our profession has built its reputation for safety and quality care.
"CRNAs take their patients through the entire operative process – inducing sleep, monitoring vital signs, adjusting anesthesia levels, and waking the patient after surgery," said Adams.-- Becky Cournia, Alumni & Development Officer, College of Nursing, email@example.com, 777-4526
A blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the Loading Dock at the Memorial Union. It is sponsored by University Apts Community Council.
The Women's Center Meet, Eat and Learn will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the International Centre for Love Your Body Week. The topic will be "Yoga: What's It All About?" All of us have heard of yoga and how it is a great way to exercise, but most of us do not know why. UND yoga instructor Heather Loytsz will talk about the benefits and the rewards of this popular form of exercise and why it is beneficial not only to your body but your mind as well. Free lunch provided by the Women's Center. Everyone is welcome.
-- Patty McIntyre, Women's Center
The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life will be presenting the film "War Child" 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Empire Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Hip hop artist Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier in Sudan's brutal civil war, was "forced to sin" but determined to "never give up and never give in." Today, wounded but still hopeful, he fights a new battle: bringing peace to his beloved Sudan and building schools in Africa. This time, his weapon is a microphone. See why audiences from New York to Berlin to London rave about the award-winning film, War Child, and have embraced the hip-hop artist with a terrifying past and a gentle soul. See the trailer at http://www.warchildmovie.com/.-- Chelsea Stone, IPPL Student Intern, Institute for Philosophy in Public Life, email@example.com, 789-1415
It's the last Wednesday of the month, so Wednesday, Jan. 27, is "regular" Denim Day. Wear your denim and your button and enjoy going casual and knowing your $1 goes to charity. Need buttons or a copy of the 2010 poster? Just let me know.-- Patsy Nies, Special Project Assistant, Enrollment Services, email@example.com, 777-3791
Do you want to know more about the MyHealthCenter and the Health Club Credit programs that allow you to earn up to $250 a year? Join in for a beginner session between 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Reed Keller Auditorium at the School of Medicine (IVN connections to Fargo, Minot and Bismarck). Advanced sessions will be offered later this winter/spring.-- Kim Ruliffson, Coordinator of Work Well, Wellness Center, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-0210
The final examination for Jessica L. Semler, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Counseling Psychology, is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in 318 Montgomery Hall. The dissertation title is "Rural Adolescent Perceptions of Quality Relationships." Kara Wettersten (Counseling Psychology) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend.-- Joseph Benoit, Dean, The Graduate School, email@example.com, 777-4005
The University and the UND School of Engineering and Mines will host 30 teams of fourth through eight graders from North Dakota, South Dakota, and northwest Minnesota on Saturday, Jan. 30, for the annual FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Robotics Championship.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at the Betty Engelstad Arena on the UND campus. The opening ceremony is at 9 a.m., with the competition underway until 2 p.m. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m.
FIRST LEGO League competitions introduce younger students to real-world engineering challenges by giving them the opportunity to build LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.
This year's robotics and research challenge is titled "Smart Move." It asks the competing elementary and middle school students to transform the way we look at transportation. The key to the "Smart Move" Challenge is accessing people, places, goods, and services safely and efficiently.
The FLL competition is judged on project presentation; robot performance; technical design and programming of the robot; and teamwork. The highest honor will go to the team that best exemplifies the spirit and values of the program.
The Minot and Hatton-Northwood FIRST® Robotics Championship teams will demonstrate their robots that won previous competitions and will explain the tournament mission and rules. Organizers will also demonstrate FIRST® Tech Challenge, a new FIRST robotics program for high school students.
UND and the UND School of Engineering and Mines host the event with the help of many student and community volunteers. Corporate sponsors are Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Xcel Energy, Cargill, Otter Tail Power Company, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S), Laserlith Corporation, EAPC Architects and Engineers, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Inc., HB Sound & Light, and S&S Promotions.-- Juan Pedraza, Writer/Editor, University Relations, email@example.com, 777-6571
The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra presents "Old & New," a concert of small ensemble music by composers from the Baroque era and later, and featuring solo performances by Symphony musicians. The concert has been rescheduled from its original performance date of Jan. 23. It will now be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Forks.
"Old & New" highlights work from the Baroque era by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and Albinoni, as well as more recent work, also for small groups of instruments, by Wagner, Honegger, Hindemith and Piazzolla. Solo performances by members of the orchestra and UND faculty are a special feature of the concert. Ronnie Ingle, the Symphony's principal trumpet and UND assistant professor of music, will be the soloist in an Albinoni concerto originally written for oboe. Alejandro Drago, director of strings at UND, will be the featured violinist in two different works inspired by the winter season, Vivaldi's famous Winter Concerto from The Four Season and Piazzolla's tango of the same name from his "Four Seasons of Buenos Aires." A rarely heard Bach viola concerto will be performed by Gerald Gaul, and Sarahlyn Robinson is the harpist in Handel's B-flat concerto.
The second half of the concert includes 19th and 20th Century music, including Wagner's Siegfried Idyll Honegger's "Pastorale D'ete," and a wind quintet by Paul Hindemith. Additional UND musicians who will be playing in the concert include violinists Gabriel Durand, UND web developer, and Joel Tosta Alarcon, a student in the Music Department, cellist and music faculty Naomi Welsh, Peter Schiefelbein, an instructor in low brass, and students David Dahlberg (trumpet) and Kimberly Schott (piano and harpsichord).
The GGFSO welcomes back Timm Rolek as guest conductor. Rolek served as conductor of the GGFSO from 1995-2005, and is currently artistic director of the Sacramento Opera. Rolek is both artistic director and principal conductor of Lake Tahoe Music Festival.
Tickets ($20/$15/$5-students) can be purchased at www.ggfso.org, or at the door one hour before performance. For more information, contact Jennifer Tarlin at 777-3359. Tickets printed for the original date will be honored and do not need to be exchanged.-- Jennifer Tarlin, Executive Director, Greater Grand Forks Symphony, email@example.com, 777-3359
On Feb. 1 and 2, NSF program director Thomas J. Baerwald will provide a series of presentations about funding opportunities and procedures at NSF. Baerwald will facilitate four NSF funding discussion sessions over the two-day period. The Office of the Vice President for Research and the Department of Geography are coordinating Baerwald's visit to UND. All interested faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided at all sessions.
NSF grantsmanship discussions:
Monday, Feb 1:
1 to 2:30 p.m. – National Science Foundation Funding Opportunities and Strategies, River Valley Room, Memorial Union
3 to 4:30 p.m. – Do's and Don'ts for First-Time Grant Proposers, River Valley Room, Memorial Union
Tuesday, Feb. 2
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Proposal Rejection: Strategies for Resubmission, Lecture Bowl, Memorial Union
11 a.m. to noon – NSF Group Projects, Lecture Bowl, Memorial Union
2 to 3 p.m. – Forum for Contemporary Geographic Issues: Perspectives on Geography's Present and Future, O'Kelly Hall, Room 19
Thomas J. Baerwald serves as Senior Science Advisor in the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In that capacity, he assumes a number of major responsibilities. He is one of three program directors for the Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) Program. From 2001 to 2007, he was a Co-Coordinator of the NSF Biocomplexity in the Environment special competition on the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH), and since 2008, he has been a program officer for a standing, multidirectorate CNH Program. He has served as a member of the NSF Working Group on Environmental Research and Education since 2001, and from 2003 to 2008, he was one of the members of the management team for NSF's Human and Social Dynamics interdisciplinary competitions. He also is a coordinator for environmental social and behavioral science activities, assisting in the conduct of interdisciplinary efforts that engage social and behavioral scientists in the studies of interactions among human and natural systems. Baerwald has worked at NSF since 1988. Baerwald earned a B.A. in geography and history from Valparaiso University and both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in geography at the University of Minnesota. Baerwald specializes in studies of contemporary metropolitan development processes and urban transportation.
For more information, please contact Rosemary Thue, assistant to the Vice President for Research (777-4915) or Brad Rundquist, chair of the Department of Geography (777-4589).
The colloquium talk by Professor Mike Gaffey on "Planet Mars" that was canceled due to bad weather yesterday, will now be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, in 111 Ryan Hall.
Mars has been long identified as a target for human space missions and settlement. Since the 1986 controversial discovery of possible microbial fossils on a Martian meteorite, unmanned spacecraft from several nations have visited Mars. Although many questions remain, we know a great deal more about Mars today than we did in 1989 when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration outlined a scenario for a human mission to Mars. In his Jan. 25 colloquium presentation, Gaffey will outline what we know about Mars. He'll also talk about planning for a human mission to Mars and about human settlements on the Red Planet.
Mike Gaffey is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Space Studies. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in geology from the University of Iowa and his Ph.D. in 1974 from the Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in planetary science. From 1974 to 1977, he worked as a researcher in the Planetary Astronomy Laboratory at MIT.
Gaffey, well-known in the field of asteroid and other near-Earth objects, worked as a researcher at the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy from 1977 to 1979 and at the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics from 1979 to 1984. He is professor emeritus at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he taught from 1984 to 2001. In 2006 he received the notable honor of getting both the Leonard Medal from the Meteoritical Society and the G. K. Gilbert Award from the Planetary Science Division of the Geological Society of America, the top awards in his field. Asteroid 3545 Gaffey is named in his honor.
The Hultberg Lectureship Series was established 23 years ago with a gift through the UND Foundation by Clara E. Hultberg. Hultberg was a 1928 UND graduate, and her interests were in stimulating challenges and opportunities for students in business. Each year, successful women alumnae from UND bring their professional experiences to the University community through this unique event.
The 2010 Hultberg Lectureship Series will be held Thursday, Feb. 4. The event includes classroom visits during the day and a panel discussion, "Managing your Career in Challenging Times," at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union. A reception will follow.
Guest speakers include:
· Karn Jilek, 1989 graduate in marketing, president and co-owner of JK Lube, Inc.
· Betsy Olson Cipriano, 1970 graduate with a BSBA and MBA in management in 1980 from St. Thomas, VP global correspondent, Western Division, Wells Fargo Bank.
· Darcy Diederich, CPA, 2003 graduate with a BBA in accounting and information systems, financial reporting consultant, Xcel Energy Inc.
· Jana Rewey, 2005 graduate in marketing and MBA, new business development director, Shopper Events.
All of the women play a vital role in the business world as well as leading philanthropic lifestyles through volunteer work and commitment to bettering their communities and society.
UND associate professor of accountancy Mary Loyland has been involved with the Hultberg series since the conception of the event 23 years ago, "This $10,000 gift has been well used for the past 23 years. The Lectureship brings back successful UND women graduates who share their life experiences and professional successes. These women are like our students - they came from the upper Midwest and have our well-known work ethic. I hope that students look at them and think 'Wow, look what they have done with their UND degree. I can do the same thing!'"
The Hultberg Lecture Series has hosted more than 75 successful UND female alumni. This event highlights the Universities commitment to diversity and the promotion of women in the workplace.-- Laura Dvorak-Berry, Assistant to the Dean, External Relations, College of Business and Public Administration, email@example.com, 777-6937
An extensive strategic planning process for information technology led by CIO Josh Riedy in Fall 2008 resulted in the identification of critical Core Technology Services. This spring, the Office of the CIO will continue to host a series of open forums to develop solutions, cost, sustainability and implementation for these core technology services. In this next phase, we again ask for your valuable input as the success of this process requires the active involvement and partnered decision-making from across campus. All forums will be broadcast live and recorded. Please see the UND CIO web site http://cio.und.edu for more information. Online surveys are available for additional feedback from the campus community. They open the day of the forum and continue for ten days.
Please plan to attend the Data Storage (individual, shared, research & archival) forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Badlands Room at the Memorial Union. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Lefever at firstname.lastname@example.com or 777-2030.
-- Mike Lefever, Project Manager, AVP/Dean of Outreach/CIO Office
A farewell reception will honor Mary Ann Laxen, associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Vennes Atrium of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Mary Ann has been director of the Physician Assistant Program for over 10 years. After her retirement, she will be traveling to Jeremie, Haiti, to work with the Haitian Health Foundation. Please join us as we wish her well in her new adventure.-- Avis Reynolds, Administrative Sec., Department of Family & Community Medicine, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-2344
The Department of Anthropology's Global Visions Film Series will bring an array of international films to the community of Grand Forks for the seventh consecutive year. Two films will screen per month in the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the semester. The series is currently the only venue in Grand Forks to offer award-winning, nationally recognized independent films from a wide variety of contemporary film makers around the world. A variety of UND departments offer the GVFS for extra credit as it provides students with the opportunity to encounter the complexities of human cultures from a perspective that promotes the understanding of global diversity.
Seven films have been selected for screening, beginning with "The Secrets" by Israeli director Avi Nesher at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. Nesher's film was nominated for nine awards, including best actress, best art direction, best music, and best supporting actor and actress, and was awarded the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film. "The Secrets plot" is multifaceted and contains multiple layers and questions on the place, position and rights of women within conservative Orthodox Judaism. Indeed, it is far more ambitious in the tale it weaves than most films that deal with such complex topics. "The Secrets" is a truly powerful film that challenges notions of religious authority and hierarchy, and treats this delicate topic respectfully. Absolutely worth seeking out and seeing, and the acting is superb. The movie is not rated.
The series is free and open to the public. Suggested donations of $1 are encouraged. Film-goers are encouraged to come early to ensure a seat.
Other movies will be:
2. "Caramel" (Director (Sukkar banat, Lebanon 2007)
3. "A Thousand Years of Good Prayers" (Director - Wayne Wang - Hong Kong 2007)
4. "War Dance" - (Director Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine, USA 2007)
5. "The Stoning of Soraya M" (Director - Cyrus Nowrasteh, Iran 2008)
6. "Local Color" (George Gallo, USA 2006)
7. "American Violet" (Director - Tim Disney, USA 2008)
Global Visions Film Series is sponsored by the Anthropology Club Student Organization and is partially funded by the Multicultural Awareness Committee. For further information contact the Anthropology at 777-3008 and visit the Anthropology webpage: http://www.und.edu/dept/anthro/ .
-- Marcia Mikulak, Anthropology
The Office of Essential Studies is hosting two "Capstone Coffee" events from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, and from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, both in the Memorial Room of the Union. The purpose of these workshops is to help faculty and their departments develop courses that will carry the "C" designation. UND undergraduate students will soon need to have ES Capstone courses in place so that they can meet the new requirement, which is designed to provide them with a culminating course that connects their general education work with their work in their major fields. The Capstone Coffees are designed to support the course development process. They will include a review of the "C" criteria, an explanation of the approval process (ES validation), and suggestions for different ways to structure capstone courses. Individual help will also be available for faculty who may have particular questions to discuss. For more information, contact Sandy Brown in the Essential Studies Office at 777-4434 or firstname.lastname@example.com.-- Tom Steen, Director, Essential Studies, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4434
Free Public Events:
-Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop for Children (ages 8-11). Registration required*: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Hughes Fine Arts Center, Room 111
- Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop for Adults. Registration required*
4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Hughes Fine Arts Center, Room 111
- Wang Hongchuan Paper Cutting Exhibition Reception: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Colonel Eugene E. Myers Art Gallery
- Chinese New Year Celebration: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb 6, in the Ballroom, Memorial Union.
*Workshop registration required: for more information, contact Crystal Yang at 777-2902 or firstname.lastname@example.com
About the Artists:
Hongchuan Wang is an associate professor in the Art Department, Baotou Teachers College at the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology. Crystal Yang received a UND Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Grant in 2009 to do research on Chinese paper cutting and on Wang's work in Inner Mongolia. She also invited Wang to travel to UND as a visiting artist this year.
Wang was born in an artistic family, in the city of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. Her father (a school teacher, principal and traditional Chinese brush painter) and her mother (a medical doctor and calligrapher) are known for their cooperative art called Wang-Yang painting and calligraphy. Although Wang was raised by two fine-artist parents, she was interested in paper cutting, which is one of the most widely spread forms of Chinese folk art traditionally practiced by uneducated women. With her parents' encouragement in developing her artistic career in paper cutting and design, Wang received her bachelor's degree from the Department of Arts and Crafts at the Inner Mongolia Normal University and her masters degree from the Cultural Heritage Department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.
Paper cutting has become one of the intangible cultural heritages China intends to safeguard in the 21st century. As a paper-cutting artist, Wang has won numerous regional and national awards in China and exhibited her works nationally and internationally since 1991. She was designated a Folk Crafts and Arts Master by the Inner Mongolian Cultural Federation in 2005. Her work has been featured in various newspapers and periodicals, included in books, and used as images on stamps and postcards by the Post Office in China. In 2008, she was one of the Chinese gold medal winning paper-cutting artists invited by the Ernst-Hohl Culture Foundation to participate in a China-Switzerland cultural exchange program. In the trip to Switzerland, she visited the Appenzellerland and the Toggenburg experiencing their daily life and folk festivals and meeting Swiss paper-cutting artists. Twenty of Wang's paper-cuts produced subsequent to this trip were included (along with other Chinese and Swiss paper-cutting artists works) in the exhibition The Art of Paper-CuttingEast Meets West, which took place in the Hans Appenzell (Zurich) from Oct. 2, 2009 to Jan. 30, 2010. In conjunction with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the exhibition is now being held in Beijing and will travel to other cities in China.
As an educator, Wang has devoted herself to integrating traditional folk art with contemporary arts and crafts in her graphic design curricula. She has also published extensively on the art and the education of paper cutting in China, as well as on the intangible cultural heritages of Inner Mongolia. Presently, Wang is the primary researcher of the Inner Mongolia Region in a 2010-2013 national research project, Chinese Minority Paper Cutting Research, conducted by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Center at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Hongchuan Wang's visit to UND is sponsored by the Department of Art & Design, the UND Chinese Students and Scholars Association, the Chinese Studies Program, the Myers Foundations, and the Multicultural Awareness Committee. For more information please call 777-2902 or email email@example.com.
-- Art Jones, Art & Design
The University Senate will meet at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Gamble Hall, Room 7.
1) Announcements.
2) Minutes of the previous meeting and business arising from the minutes.
3) Question period.
Consent Calendar:
4) Annual Report of the Senate Summer Sessions Committee, Diane Hadden, Chair.
5) Annual Report of the Senate Library Committee, Wilbur Stolt.
Business Calendar:
6) Curriculum Committee Report, Liz Tyree, Chair.
7) Proposed change to the Senate Essential Studies Committee membership, Mary Coleman, Chair.
8) Honorary Degrees Committee report and recommendations, Barbara Combs, Chair.-- Lori Hofland, Adminstrative Assistant, Registrars Office, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-3892
The Office of International Programs would like to invite you to this semester's Culture Nights. Please note the new starting time will be 6:30 p.m. Most events will be held at the Loading Dock at the Memorial Union.
Feb. 4 - Sri Lanka
Feb. 11 - Philippines
Feb. 18 - Black History Month*
March 4 - Taiwan
March 11 - Liberia
April 8 - Nigeria
April 15 - Canada
April 22 - Nepal
April 29 - Global Friends Coalition
The nights will start at 6:30 p.m., with a short presentation about the featured country/group and will conclude with a sampling of food. Events are free for everyone and the food costs $1. Everyone is welcome to attend.
*Black History Month Night will be held in the Ballroom on the second floor of Memorial Union.-- Matt Hiller, International Student Advisor, Office of International Programs, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-2033
An occupational therapy workshop sponsored by The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy is set for Friday, Feb. 5, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl.
Presenter is Carla Wilhite, assistant professor of occupational therapy who teaches full-time in the Master's of Occupational Therapy satellite program in Casper, Wyo. Her research interests are in rural and agricultural health. She previously worked for Oklahoma and Colorado AgrAbility as an occupational therapy expert in on-the-farm assessment of farmers, ranchers, or agricultural worker with health mpairments in finding adaptive methods, equipment, or technology to enhance independent living and work participation.
Synopsis: The presenter will explain the influences on farm life by: stress, accidents, social systems, mental health needs, ethnicity, health care access, and insurance issues affecting treatment. The role of the therapist in returning the farmer back to farm work/life will be examined.
Ancillary Workshop Information: A certificate for 6.5 contact hours will be provided upon completion of the workshop. Registration reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. A cap on attendance is possible due to space availability. Please visit the UND Occupational Therapy web site at http://www.med.und.edu/depts/ot/2010-seminar.html to view and print the brochure for this workshop. For more information, please contact Anne Haskins at firstname.lastname@example.com or Jan Stube at firstname.lastname@example.com-- Anne M. Haskins, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-0229
UND's Institutional Review Board will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in 305 Twamley to consider all research proposals submitted to the IRB Office before Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Clinical medical projects must be reviewed by the Clinical Medical Subcommittee before being brought to the Full Board. Proposals for these projects are due in the Institutional Review Board Office before Tuesday, Jan. 19. Minutes from the meeting will be available in the IRB Office approximately one week after the meeting.-- Kathy Smart, Chair, Institutional Review Board, email@example.com, 777-4279
Physics will host a colloquium at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in 211 Witmer Hall. Speaker Luis Dias da Silva, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, will discuss Strong correlations, electronic transport and many-body physics in nanostructures. Coffee and cookies will be served at 3:30 p.m. in 215 Witmer Hall.
Abstract: Nanoscale devices offer unique opportunities for probing the rich physics emerging from the interplay of electronic correlations, spatial confinement and many-body phenomena. One of the paradigms of strong correlations effects in nanosystems is the Kondo effect, the many-body screening of a local spin by a continuum of electrons, observed in a variety of nanodevices, ranging from semiconductor quantum dots and carbon nanotubes to molecular bridge junctions and magnetic adatoms on metallic surfaces.
In this colloquium, the speaker will review the main aspects of such "nanoscale Kondo physics" and discuss the related many-body effects that can be probed using nanostructures. Examples are quantum phase transitions in semiconductor quantum dots (arising from the interplay of electronic orbital and spin degrees of freedom) and non-Fermi liquid behavior in molecular junctions (due to collective bosonic effects, such as phonon-assisted tunneling). He will also summarize our theoretical efforts to pinpoint the manifestation of these effects in measurable transport quantities (such as the linear conductance) and describe recent studies of nonequilibrium regimes in these systems.-- Connie Cicha, Administrative Secretary, Physics & Astrophysics, email@example.com, 777-2911
The Graduate School's 2010 Scholarly Forum will be March 9-10, and we are now calling for abstracts. The Scholarly Forum will host oral presentations, poster session/exhibition, and panel sessions. The guidelines and submission forms can be found at www.graduateschool.und.edu. If you would like to arrange a panel session, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.-- Susan Caraher, Marketing & External Relations Specialist, The Graduate School, email@example.com, 777-2524
All benefited UND and related foundation employees and a guest are invited to the Emerald and Ice Gala from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Alerus Center Ballroom.
There will be a social hour from 7 to 8 p.m. featuring free appetizers and a cash bar. Downtown Horns will play live music from 8 p.m. to midnight, and guests may participate in a Mock Casino night provided by the Grand Forks Jaycees. Participants can use their casino winnings to bid on prizes at the end of the evening! The event will also feature a silent auction, with auction proceeds used to fund scholarships given by the Staff Senate.
Admission is $20 per person. Tickets may be purchased from any UND Staff Senator or at the following locations:
Aerospace Human Resources, Sheri Sponsler; Ralph Englestad Arena, Main Office; Twamley Hall, Human Resources Office; Alumni Center, Stone House 2nd floor, Sigrid Letcher; Memorial Union Information Desk; EERC Human Resources Office; and the School of Medicine and Health Affairs, Office of Public Affairs.
For more information, contact any UND Staff Senator, Gala Chairperson Janice Hoffarth at 777-2646, firstname.lastname@example.com or Staff Senate President Loren Liepold 777-2865 email@example.com .
This event is sponsored by the UND Staff Senate.-- Shelley Pohlman, Assistant to the Director of Communications, Office of Public Affaris, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4305
All UND faculty are invited and encouraged to attend this event to learn and discuss with colleagues from the Division of Continuing Education and Doug Munski (Geography), who will report from the Chancellor's Adult Learners Council. Attend this event to learn about the potential roles of faculty in professional, workforce and personal development.
* What are campuses being asked to do & how might this affect UND?
* What noncredit courses & services are currently offered by UND?
* How can faculty develop or facilitate noncredit courses?
* What campus process might align credit and noncredit curricular offerings with quality?
Join us from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Memorial Union, River Valley Room. To reserve a complimentary box lunch, email firstname.lastname@example.com by Feb. 4, or call 777-3231. The event is sponsored by the Senate Continuing Education Committee Discovery Series.-- Janet Rex, Chair, Senate Continuing Education Committee, email@example.com, 777-4641
Join others who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco by trying the Freedom from Smoking class. It has worked for Cindy Knudson (32+ months free of smoking) and others at UND. The class is free, offered conveniently on campus and starts Tuesday, Feb. 9. Contact Kim at Work Well for the details at 777-0210.-- Kim Ruliffson, Coordinator of Work Well, Wellness Center, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-0210
The Ceramic Arts Organization is having a pre-Valentine's Day cup, mug and bowl sale, the first of the new year. It will be held Feb. 10-11, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the first floor of the Memorial Union near the food court. Hope to see you there, and please tell your friends. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. If you are unable to make this sale, don't worry. We will still be having our Mother's Day sale later this semester, so stay tuned.
-- Robbie Spencer, President, Ceramic Arts Organization, firstname.lastname@example.com
Join President and First Lady Kelley at the Wellness Center from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, to cross-country ski. Bring your skis or borrow a set at the Wellness Center (for free - first come, first served).-- Kim Ruliffson, Coordinator of Work Well, Wellness Center, email@example.com, 701-330-9300
Guitarist David Burgess will perform at the North Dakota Museum of Art at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, as part of the Museum's ongoing concert series. Burgess is establishing a reputation as an outstanding guitarist. He has won top honors in many international music competitions, including the Ponce International Competition in Mexico City, the Guitar '81 Competition in Toronto and the 31st International Music Competition in Munich.
Burgess began studying guitar at the Estudio de Arte Guitarristico in Mexico City, with Argentinean guitarist, Manuel Lopez Ramos. He later earned a Diploma di Merito, while receiving a full scholarship at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. After earning a bachelor of Music degree at the University of Washington, he was appointed guitar instructor at the University of Washington and the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle, Wash. Burgess has performed solo recitals to critical acclaim throughout North and South America, Europe and the Far East. As an orchestral soloist, he has performed with the American Chamber Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, the Philharmonia Virtuosi and many other prominent orchestras throughout the U.S.
Currently residing in North Carolina, Burgess has performed in Town Hall, Carnegie Recital Hall and the Lincoln Center. He has recorded for Musical Heritage Society, Athena and Camerata Records. He has also recorded Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" with the Philharonia Virtuosi of New York on the CBS Masterworks label.
Tickets for the Concert Series are available at the door or in advance at the North Dakota Museum of Art. The Museum is located on Centennial Drive at UND. Non-member tickets: $15 at the door. Member tickets: $13. Student and military tickets: $5. Children middle school and under are admitted free. Help assure the survival of the concert series by becoming a Sponsor for an additional $50. Order your tickets today by sending a check or calling 777-4195.
The Museum concert series is underwritten by a grant from the Myra Foundation, with support from the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the North Dakota Council on the Arts, General Mills Foundation and the Land O' Lakes Foundation. Committed classical music lovers also contribute an additional $50 on top of their season tickets to become sponsors who share in the cost of bringing great music to the community.
Museum hours are weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum shop is open during Museum hours. The Museum Café is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Brian Lofthus at 777-4195 or email@example.com
-- Brittney Blake, North Dakota Museum of Art
The University Bookstore invites the campus community and the greater Grand Forks area to join the staff of the bookstore for reading and discussion. Thanks to everyone who attended the January meeting. It was a wonderful experience as we explored fresh avenues presented by author Elizabeth Strout. This month's meeting has been scheduled for Feb. 22 (please note this has changed), and the novel is Haruki Murakami's "Norwegian Wood."
As a special offer to book club participants, we are offering a double punch on your Book Club card (available at the cash register) for each book purchased for our book discussions at The University Bookstore. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at the University Bookstore meeting room.
*Feb. 22 - "Norwegian Wood" - Haruki Murakami
*March 15 - "Certain Girls" - Jennifer Weiner
*April 19 - "Cutting For Stone" - Abraham Verghese
*May 17 - "Cutting For Stone" - Abraham Verghese-- Maria Northington, Sheri Johnson, Associates, UND Bookstore, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4980
Recyclemania is a friendly competition among colleges and universities to see which schools can collect the most recyclables over a 10-week period.
The main goal of this event is to increase student awareness of campus recycling and waste minimization. The schools do not "lose." All participants win through their efforts and achievements in waste reduction and recycling. The competition began Jan. 17, and will continue through March 27.
This is the second year UND is participating. Other North Dakota schools are Jamestown and Minot. For more information, please call Deb Merrill at 777-4878, or go to http://www.recyclemaniacs.org/tools-plan.htm. Once is not enough. Recycle.-- Debbie Merrill, Recycling Coordinator, Facilities Management, email@example.com, 777-4878
The UND International Organization (IO), a student group, will present its 48th annual Feast of Nations on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Alerus Center, Grand Forks. Doors open at 5 p.m. Attire is semi-formal/formal. Arrive early to explore cultural displays from around the world. The main performers will be Polish Folk Dance Ensemble SPK Iskry and Evans Coffie, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
*Iskry—which means "spark" in Polish—was founded in 1967 and has thrilled and captivated audiences across North America and Europe with a rich repertoire of fiery performances in vibrantly colored, hand-crafted costumes.
*Evans Coffie, also known as Coffieman, performs music and dance of West Africa, particularly from Ghana, where he performed with the National Dance Company for a number of years. He has led various ensembles and troupes and has been a member of the Ghana Dance Ensemble for 11 years, touring Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and the United States.
This year's Feast of Nations will include cultural performances by UND students. A delicious full course ethnic meal will complete the experience. La Clave Del Sol, a band with a talented and creative stage presence, will keep the audience captivated and dancing to traditional and contemporary Latin rhythms.
Tickets are available at the UND Memorial Union Info desk through Feb. 26; and at the Alerus Center and TicketMaster through the day of the event. Ticket prices are $10 for students/children; $15, non-students (including faculty and staff); $200 table reservation (10 seats). For table reservations, call 777-3622 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 701-330-8189 during other hours. Vegetarian meals will be available. For more information, complete menu and directions, please visits the Feast of Nations home page at http://www.feastofnations.und.edu/ .-- Ekaterina Bryleva, Feast of Nations coordinator, UND International Organization, firstname.lastname@example.com, 701-330-8189
Student Government will be holding elections for Student Body Presidential tickets and Student Senate positions on March 3. Candidates must be currently enrolled in at least one course at UND, and not be on either academic or conduct probation. Prospective candidates can check out an application for candidacy from the Student Government Office on the first floor of the Memorial Union from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, Jan. 19. More information can be found at http://sg.und.edu/get-involved/elections.html.-- Andrew Rilometo, Elections Chair, UND Student Government, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4377
Women who would like to be part of the UND clinical trials aimed at determining the most effective means of prevention and early detection of breast cancer are invited to contact the medical school's Department of Surgery by contacting Julie Dahlman at 777-4862 or firstname.lastname@example.com or Rebecca Lessard, RN, BSN at 701-777-6368 or firstname.lastname@example.com. All studies are free of charge and vary in length, with some requiring as little as one visit and others requiring either a four- or twelve-week time commitment. Volunteers who live in or near Grand Forks and Fargo are especially encouraged to participate.
"The breast is the leading site of cancer development in North Dakota and Minnesota women," said Edward Sauter, associate dean for research and program development. He and his team of clinical researchers are seeking volunteers for several breast cancer prevention studies using herbal/botanical interventions to prevent the disease, and noninvasive approaches for early breast cancer detection. "Volunteers who take part in this project can make a difference for women of all ages," Sauter said.-- Shelley Pohlman, Assistant to the Director of Communications, Public Affairs, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4305
Do you need a brochure, poster, or other print document designed but don't have the time or ability to do it yourself? Maybe you want photographs taken, a web site developed or improved, or Power Point slides created. If so, you might consider hiring creative and talented students affiliated with UND's Graphics and Photography Society (GaPS).
GaPS is a student organization established in 2003. The purposes of GaPS is to provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage visual communication and to develop technical skills. This is accomplished by creating designs (both print and electronic) and photographs for clients. All services are faculty supervised.
For more information, contact Lynda Kenney, advisor to the Graphics and Photography Society student organization.-- Lynda Kenney, Assistant Professor, Technology, email@example.com, 777-2197
For the last few years, we have been gathering models of good teaching practice here at UND, and you'll find fifteen models from 2008 and 2009 -- ranging from help with online discussion boards and in class simulations to innovative graduate curriculum -- at the OID website under the Program tab (http://www.und.edu/dept/oid/Models_of_Practice%20call.html ).
The Faculty Instructional Development Committee (FIDC) and the Office of Instructional Development (OID) want to continue this tradition of acknowledging and sharing some of the many great things happening in UND's classes. So we are asking you to add your insights into the mix by letting us know about the effective and/or innovative teaching and learning strategies that you have developed for our students. Our intent is to add to the compilation of inspiring models for others, which we are now sharing on campus to ground ongoing conversations on best teaching practices. We also hope that over time this collection might grow into something larger for an audience external to UND.
The proposal deadline for 2010 is noon Monday, Feb. 1, and the guidelines are available online (http://www.und.edu/dept/oid/Models_of_Practice%20call.html ). Faculty members with chosen models will receive $750. If you have any questions, call 777-4233 or email Anne Kelsch.-- Anne Kelsch, Director of Instructional Development, Office of Instructional Development, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4233
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UND (OLLI@UND) fosters accessible lifelong learning for mature adults 50 years and better. The intent is to provide a positive, fun-learning environment that enables older adults from all backgrounds and levels of education to pursue learning simply for the joy of learning, without term papers, tests or grades.
We seek instructors and researchers who will share what they're passionate about -- whether it's math, chemistry, history, arts and sciences, English, technology or all things medical. Each class is 12 contact hours and will run June 7 through June 25, twice a week, two hours each.
We're always seeking interesting classes and the interesting people who can teach them. Please send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or call me at 777-4840 if you or someone you know that would be interested.-- Connie Hodgson, Coordinator, OLLI@UND/DCE, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4840
Lunch With a Dietitian: Re-Charge Your New Year's Resolution(s)
Jan. 25, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch Session. Memorial Union, Badlands Room
It's been a few weeks since you made the resolution to "eat healthier foods," "work out more," or even "lose 15 pounds" this year. How is that going? Approximately 64 percent of individuals who make resolutions each year have been able to keep the commitment for one month. Are you one of them? If you need a little extra help with your resolution, whatever it is, join us. Please submit your nutrition-related resolution to Karina Wittmann by Wednesday, Jan. 20, (firstname.lastname@example.com or 777-0769) and as a group we can brainstorm and discuss ways for you to really stick with your resolution this year. Presenter: Karina Wittmann
Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Level 1
Jan. 25, 27, & 28, 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers, mouse, and file saving and retrieving skills.
Upon successful completion of this session, you will be able to explore the Microsoft Office Excel 2007 environment and create a basic worksheet; perform calculations; modify a worksheet; format a worksheet; print workbook contents; and manage large workbooks. Presenter: Heidi Strande
Progressive Discipline*
Jan. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., Twamley Hall, Room 305
Supervisors will receive guidelines for using a progressive discipline system.
Presenters: Desi Sporbert & Joy Johnson
* Required training for all Finance and Operations supervisors,
PeopleSoft Account Numbers
Jan. 26, 9 to 10 a.m., Memorial Union, Badlands Room
This session will show how to use PeopleSoft Account Number listings and provide clarification on how items should be coded. Presenter: Allison Peyton
Basic International Student Requirements for Faculty & Staff
Jan. 26, 10 a.m to noon, International Centre
Government regulations for international students create unique challenges for students to be able to pursue their degrees in the U.S. Faculty and staff who advise international students must be aware of the extra expectations that are placed on these students and what that may mean for arrival on campus, selecting courses, program duration, financial support and post-graduation planning. This session provides an overview of the basic requirements governing most international students' ability to pursue their studies in the U.S.-from admission to graduation. Topics addressed include visa application, enrollment requirements, international student employment and social security, program completion requirements. Presenters: Shannon Jolly & Matt Hiller
Be Well: New Wellness Program and You.
Feb. 3, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Gamble Hall, Lanterman Center Room 9
I keep hearing about this $250 from BCBS for exercising or tracking nutrition. How do I start? Join Kim Ruliffson, Coordinator of Work Well at a computer and activate this program to earn big bucks for caring about your health. Presenter: Kim Ruliffson
Emergency Preparedness
Feb. 3, 1 to 3 p.m., Memorial Union, River Valley Room
This session will describe UND's procedures for dealing with all types of emergencies, including but not limited to: severe weather, terrorism, natural disaster, and pandemic influenza. Guidance will be given regarding the proper action to take before, during, and after an emergency. Presenter: Jason Uhlir
Defensive Driving
Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Swanson Hall, Room 10-12
This session is required by State Fleet for all UND employees who drive State Fleet vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, received a traffic violation, or had an accident while operating a State Fleet vehicle. Employees are encouraged to bring a family member (spouse or dependents). This session may also reduce your North Dakota insurance premiums and could possibly remove points from your driving record. Presenter: Tom Brockling-- Patricia Young, U2 Coordinator, Continuing Education, email@example.com, 777-0720
Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles within the state is allowed as follows: the lesser of the privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rate established by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for an automobile if no government owned vehicle is available or the standard mileage rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. As of Jan. 1, the GSA website showed 55¢ per mile and the IRS showed a rate of 50¢ per mile. Therefore, the allowable mileage rate would be 50¢ per mile. By law, the GSA mileage rate cannot exceed the IRS mileage rate, but the GSA does not update their web site until later in the year. Previous mileage rates/periods are published on their website. Use the rate applicable to when the travel occurred.-- Allison Peyton, Director, Accounting Services, email@example.com, 777-2968
The 2009 Writers Confrence books are currently 50 percent off at the UND Bookstore.-- Griffin Gillespie, General Books Manager, UND Bookstore, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-6260
If you haven't had a chance to receive your seasonal or H1N1 flu vaccination, you still have several options available to protect yourself. Students, faculty and staff can also take advantage of seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations being offered by Grand Forks Public Health.
Anyone (6 months of age or older) interested in getting vaccinated may do so from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, at the Grand Forks Public Health City County Building (151 S 4th St. Suite N 301). You can just walk in; no appointments are necessary. Those with BC/BS coverage are asked to present their insurance cards to cover the cost of the seasonal flu vaccination. The cost is $32 for those without coverage. If you have any questions, call Grand Forks Public Health at 787-8100.
Students can receive their H1N1 flu vaccination at Student Health Services. Call 777–4500, or go to www.undstudenthealth.com to make an appointment. Those with BC/BS insurance are asked to present their insurance cards to cover the cost of administration. Student Government will cover the cost of vaccine administration for students who are uninsured or underinsured. Student Health Services supply of seasonal flu vaccine has been exhausted. Other community options for H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations can be found on the ND Flu Clinic Locator at www.ndflu.com.-- Abraham Bilyeu, GSA , Health Promotion Office, email@example.com, 515-720-1576
Do you know of a student or someone else who may be looking to refresh their math skills? If so, there is an online class designed just for them. They can enroll today in the Remedial Math 100: Refresher Course to sharpen their basic math skills, or to prepare for college algebra or a math placement exam. This non-credit online course offered through UND Online and Distance Education allows them to enroll at anytime and learn at their own pace. Plus, they can take up to 4 months to complete the lessons on a schedule that works for them. To register, visit http://distance.und.edu/noncreditcourse/?id=m100rc or call 777-3000 for more details.-- Nora Hubbard, Coordinator, Personal and Professional Development, UND Online and Distance Education, firstname.lastname@example.com , 777-0440
The North Dakota Museum of Art is offering art classes for adults and children, starting in February. These classes, taught by Museum artists, are held every Tuesday and Saturday of each month in the Museum Galleries.
In an effort to expand their education program, the Museum is offering ten different art classes. The classes range from sculpture, painting, drawing and book arts, and consist of four sessions each. Within the four sessions, students will gain an in depth understanding of the art form, meet artists in the area, and create their own piece of art. All skill levels are welcome and the materials will be provided by the Museum.
Class Schedule
Sculpture - artist: Guillermo "Memo" Guardia
- Clay, Snow, and 3-D Fun – $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions, Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 - 9 to 11 a.m. - ages 6-13
- 3-D Delights – $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – April 6, 13, 20, 27 - 6 to 8 p.m. - ages 12 and older
- Retablos – $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions, Saturdays - May 8, 15, 22, 29 - 9 to 11 a.m. - ages 6-13
Book Arts - artist: Stephanie Clark
- Zines – $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions, Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - ages 6-13
- Artist Books Sculpture – $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions, Saturdays – May 8, 15, 22, 29 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - ages 10 and older
Painting - artist: Jessica Mongeon
- Watercolor Landscapes – $85 member/ $100 non mem/4 sessions, Tuesdays - Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, - 6 to 8 p.m. - ages 15 and older
- Colorful Collages – $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions, Saturdays - April 10, 17, 24, May 1 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - ages 6-13
- Animals in Acrylics – $85 members/$100 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25 - 6 to 8 p.m. - ages 15 and older
Drawing - artist: Sue Fink
- Drawing Inside and Outside the Box - $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions, Tuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, 23 - 6 to 8 p.m. - ages 15 and older
- Pastel Power – $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions, Saturdays – April 10, 17, 24, May 1 - 9 to 11 a.m. - ages 6-13
About the Artists:
Guillermo "Memo" Guardia is a ceramic artist born in Lima, Peru. He came to UND in the fall of 2002 to study ceramics, and earned his MFA in 2005. The classes he teaches at the Museum focus on different three-dimensional mediums, mainly in clay and if the weather permits, sculpture in the snow.
Jessica Mongeon is a Grand Forks artist who specializes in acrylic painting. She graduated from UND with a bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art and is now employed as event coordinator at the North Dakota Museum of Art. Her abstract landscapes are meant to highlight the qualities of nature and how others relate to it.
Sue Fink is an artist who is currently the director of Education at the North Dakota Museum of Art. She earned her degree at the Museum Art School (Pacific North West College of Art). Her classes focus on pastel drawing and drawing with a variety of materials using a variety of inspirations.
Stephanie Clark will graduate this May, earning her BFA with an emphasis in painting. She has been with North Dakota Museum of Art for four years, has interned at SITE Santa Fe and has also attended the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. In addition to working for the North Dakota Museum of Art, Stephanie works as an assistant in the children's department at the Grand Forks Public Library.
For additional information on the news that is subject of this release, contact the North Dakota Museum of Art or visit www.ndmoa.com.
About the North Dakota Museum of Art: Museum hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. The Museum shop is open during Museum hours, and the café is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.-- Brittney Blake, North Dakota Museum of Art Offering Art Classes, North Dakota Museum of Art, firstname.lastname@example.com, 777-4195
The following position vacancies are available only to regular UND staff employees who have successfully completed their six-month probation period, earn annual and sick leave, receive BC/BS health insurance and TIAA-CREF or ND PERS retirement benefits. Current UND faculty, please contact Human Resources for eligibility.
To apply: Please complete UND Application/Control Card form. Send letter of application and resume, referencing position name and number, to: Human Resources, University of North Dakota, Twamley Hall, Room 313, 264 Centennial Drive Stop 8010 Grand Forks, ND 58202-8010. Applications must be received by the deadline date.
Field Research/Research Specialist
Posting Number: #10-189
Closing Date: 1/28/2010
Minimum Salary: $32,000 plus/year
Position Status: Full-Time
Hours per week: 40
Benefits Eligibility: Benefitted
Department: EERC
Helicopter Pilot
Posting Number: #10-190
Closing Date: 1/28/2010
Minimum Salary: $31,807 plus/year
Position Status: Full-Time
Hours per week: 40
Benefits Eligibility: Benefitted
Department: Flight Operations
Assistant Director Housing
Posting Number: #10-192
Closing Date: 1/28/2010
Minimum Salary: $39,000 plus/year
Position Status: Full-Time
Hours per week: 40
Benefits Eligibility: Benefitted
Department: Housing Residence
Raymond Fischer (professor emeritus, communication, retired), published "A Revitalized FCC Is Broadband Bound" in the November 2009 issue of USA Today Magazine.


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A small Aether Suite update. Nothing big this time, just enough that I felt it was worth making a public update.
Here's the changelog:
-Changed the school courtyard and wall textures again. This time they're actually nice.
-Relit the Red Robin en suite. The lighting is now more… sensual?
-Added 7 new "back rooms". All the teleporters can be found in the same place as before. There's just more of them now.
I should probably stop the Japanese title naming…
Also, just reiterating my request for donations, for anyone who might not have seen. Not a big deal if you can't donate. Would just be nice to get a little help with the server for a few months.
Download is on the right as usual —–>
P.S. To get the best results with all these rooms with lots of glass block walls etc, I recommend you try this mod: HDT Ordering Independant Transparency.
It's a proxy library for ENB which basically makes overlapping transparent objects work as they should. I don't recommend it for normal play, because it has bugs of its own, but it's an essential for taking pics in places like Knox or the back rooms. If you have weird problems with the newest version, there are a number of older versions which may work better for you. I personally still use the original version, because it gives the best results.


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The Queen visited Richmond today. Daisy and I were planning on heading out to Richmond Park to try and catch a glimpse of her. But just before we were due to leave the house the heavens opened and so beginneth two hours of alternating rain and hail.
We stayed indoors instead.
Weather like that calls for sweet treats and warm tea and cuddles on the sofa.
We've made a lot of cake recently so today, for a change, we decided to make flapjacks. They're kind of healthy right? *ahem*
If you disregard the butter and golden syrup, they actually ARE pretty good for you. Oats are low GI (which means they are full of slow release energy) and they are also packed full of fibre, B vitamins, iron and zinc.
You can also add fruit, nuts and seeds to be extra virtuous.
Flapjacks are a great rainy day recipe as most of the (few) ingredients are store cupboard basics.
We went for banana and raisin flapjacks, and they were delicious.
What you need.
Mixing bowl.
Wooden spoon.
A cake/brownie tin. We used a circular 8 inch cake tin.
Baking paper.
Rolled oats - 300g ish.
Butter - 200g ish.
Golden syrup - 6x tablespoons.
1x large banana.
1x handful of raisins.
What to do.
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4.
Melt the butter and the golden syrup together in a saucepan.
Add to the oats and mix together in the bowl. Add more oats if required - the mix should be sticky, not runny.
Add the chopped banana and raisins. The banana will make the inside of the flapjack moist once cooked - take this into account when mixing and add one last handful of oats if you think the mix isn't firm enough.
Pat down into the (pre-lined) cake tin and cook for 30 minutes. Insert a knife into the centre and if still sticky return to the oven for five minutes at a time. (It took 40 minutes for ours to cook perfectly).
Serve on an Emma Bridgewater Union Jack plate with a cup of hot, sugary tea, and enjoy an afternoon indoors with your small people. Much better than seeing the Queen.
Fingers crossed it will be summer soon xoxox


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Pre-Colonoscopy Instructions
You can help us ensure your safety during your upcoming colonoscopy by carefully following these instructions:
- Overlake Surgery Center requires that you have someone over the age of 18 drive you home. The colonoscopy you undergo and/or the sedatives given to you render you unable to drive due to drowsiness.
- Please do not eat or drink anything prior to your scheduled arrival time. It is imperative to follow the "prep" instructions from your physicians office. Patients are limited to clear liquids the entire day before their procedure. You must refrain from those clear liquids for at least 4 hours before arrival. A serious medical condition can occur if these guidelines are not followed and your colonoscopy may be cancelled and rescheduled. Please take any heart or blood pressure medications with a small sip of water early the morning of your procedure.
- Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home.
- Depending on your medication, you may be asked to stop taking blood thinners prior to your procedure. Please follow your physician's instructions.
- Please make sure to read and follow the instructions carefully from your physician's office regarding the preparation of your colon and call them if you have any questions.
- The day before your colonoscopy, you will receive a call from Overlake Surgery Center informing you of your rights and responsibilities.
If you have any questions, please call Overlake Surgery Center at (425) 709-2500 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Post-Colonoscopy General Instructions
- A mild amount of abdominal gas is common. If you develop severe abdominal pain or shoulder pain, fever, chills or significant rectal bleeding call your physician immediately.
- You may resume your diet after the colonoscopy unless otherwise instructed.
- You will receive specific written instructions from your physician post procedure.
Post-Sedation Instructions
- Do not drive a car or operate machinery or power tools until the next morning.
- Do not take tranquilizers or sleeping pills unless specifically ordered by your physician.
- Do not drink any alcohol.
- Do not sign any legal documents.
- Do not assume responsibility in caring for others until you are fully recovered.
- Since you may feel dizzy or light-headed from the sedation, and for your own safety, a responsible adult must drive you home.
- Pain that is unrelieved by medication.
- Fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.4 Centigrade).
- Difficulty breathing or speaking.
- Questions about your colonoscopy.


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First Impression:
I was quite surprised how this show turned out to be. So it's a cardgame that basically summons 'dolls' that fight each other. Uzume by chance recieved the cards and was later ambushed by Totori who was trying to take her cards. It appears the goal of the game is to collect all of the cards because the winner recieves the other player's doll that she had used to fight with. So it's kind of, "You gotta catch them them all!" sort of implication.
The contract process was quite funny, especially with the amount of details she needs to answer. However I felt it was a tad rushed and quite underwhelming. It wasn't anything spectacular, but hey I guess that works because it breaks free from the usual trend of theatrical debuts.
What I find more interesting is that the Fantasista dolls can communicate, have feelings and their own personality, as well as get injured during the fight and not heal right away. I take that there may very well be a possibility of the doll being literally "destroyed" or rather "killed" in the process of the fight if it goes too far- of course that all depends on the opponent's goal/motive I suppose. I am sure somewhere along the way there very well may be 'healing cards' because of the fact they get can seriously injured. However for both cases, I am not going to hold my breath for it- but it would definitely make the game even more interesting with the doll's lives on the line.
I really like the heroine Uno Uzume. She isn't a klutz, nor is she oblivious- instead she is on top of things, mature and just plain likeable. Sure she doesn't have a lot of depth right now, but hopefully we'll get that over time. I also really like the fact she participated in card games tournaments and won them as a child- and that wasn't "girly" games, and was for both genders. Although, here we are with a more girly game, can't do much about it- but hey I just hope this show might actually turn out good because I am kind of interested in it.
The OP Theme was lame, obviously targeted for kids so it's no surprise why I found it annoying to listen to. I won't be listening to it again. I didn't care for the ED either- but it was definitely better than the OP (no doubt about that!). As for the OP sequence, it wasn't anything special, but on the other hand I really liked the ED theme's artistic touch. It was really cute. The animation this episode was pretty solid, I like that there wasn't any CG (actually I was quite surprised to see that there wasn't any!).
That being said, I really don't have much to say. I will give three episodes to see how this will play out.
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