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University Letter
July 4, 1997
Volume 34 No. 39
UNIVERSITY LETTER
University of North Dakota at Grand Forks
Vol. 34, Number 39, July 4, 1997
UNIVERSITY LETTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY in the Events and News
section of UNDInfo, the University's menu system on the Internet. The address
is: http://www.und.nodak.edu
The University Relations Office maintains an index for the University Letter.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Aug. 1 Commencement Moved
Faculty Invited To March In Commencement
Summer Schedule Listed For U Letter
Contracts Distributed Soon
New Faculty Tour Set For Aug. 20-21
Current Students May Use 800 Number To Register
Off Campus Housing Office Open
EVENTS TO NOTE
Meetings Will Detail Recovery Status
Memorial Tribute Set For Wilson Laird
UND To Hold Evening Hours July 8, 15
Reception To Be Held For Scott Joraanstad
Career Fair Is Oct. 2
OF ACADEMIC INTEREST
Doctoral Exam Set For Delgado And Tao
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
ORPD Lists Funding Opportunities
MONEY MATTERS
Changes In Prepayment Processing Listed
BILLBOARD
Student Health Services To Be Closed July 2-8
Campus Passport Office Moved
Agencies To Assess Grand Forks Workforce Commuter Needs
Subzero Solar Car Finishes 19th
Research Participants Sought
Sage/UNDInfo To Be Moved
Submissions Sought For U2 Catalog
Overnight Parking Allowed At Airport
Flood Videos Available
Flood Photos, Stories Sought
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Museum Offers Free Concert Series
Museum To Hold Art Workshops
Master Chorale Sponsors Community Chorus
Craft Center Will Offer KinderART
FYI
KFJM Will Publicize Events
Free Calligraphy Services Available
Car Pool Planned From Grafton
Jobs Open At Bookstore, Repairs Available
Newman Center Lists New Phone Numbers, Mass Times
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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AUG. 1 COMMENCEMENT MOVED
Because of concerns about adequate air conditioning at the Hyslop Sports
Center should Aug. 1 be an unseasonably hot day, summer commencement has been
returned to the Chester Fritz Auditorium. The event will take place there at
7 p.m. Friday, August 1. The ceremonies will be preceded by a campus picnic
from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the lawns near Wilkerson Hall to which the graduates
and their families and friends are invited. Students who would have graduated
at the flood-canceled spring commencement ceremonies also have been invited to
attend on Aug. 1.-- Dave Vorland, Coordinator of Commencements.
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FACULTY INVITED TO MARCH IN COMMENCEMENT
As it was for the city, the Flood of '97 was an unprecedented event for the
University of North Dakota. Many challenges have been met; many more remain.
The cancellation of commencement that came with the early closing of the
school year is one part of this "unfinished business." For that reason, our
graduation ceremony at the end of the summer session will be more than the
traditional celebration.
It is our intent that this upcoming commencement will be a major event for the
University and the City of Grand Forks. We will be "turning a page" in our
history, recognizing the efforts of those who have helped pull us together in
the flood's aftermath and who are envisioning exciting new possibilities for
our future.
To that end, we expect to have a nationally prominent speaker for
commencement, and we are inviting all candidates from the spring semester and
the summer session to participate. To underscore the special nature of this
event, I would like to invite as many faculty as possible to attend and march
in full academic regalia. The ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1,
in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. -- Kendall Baker, President.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE LISTED FOR U LETTER
The University Letter began its summer bi-weekly schedule and will be
published Fridays, July 4 and 18, August 15, 22, and 29. Regular weekly
production will begin with the Aug. 15 issue. Deadlines remain at noon
Tuesday of the week you wish the article published. Submit items to me at Box
7144, drop them off in 411 Twamley Hall, or e-mail them to me at
jan_orvik@mail.und.nodak.edu. -- Jan Orvik, Editor, University Letter.
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CONTRACTS DISTRIBUTED SOON
Contracts and notices of appointment for the 1997-98 academic year will soon
be distributed to UND faculty and staff. The distribution this year is a
little later than usual because of the flood, but UND's financial team has
worked hard to finish the budget. As usual, faculty contracts will go to the
department chair, who will be responsible for their distribution. Faculty
members will have the usual time line for signing and returning contracts.
Faculty members who won't be available to receive, sign and return their
contracts during the usual time line should make arrangements with their
department chair to have the contract signed. Thank you for your patience.
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NEW FACULTY TOUR SET FOR AUG. 20-21
Attention, department chairs: The eighth annual New Faculty Tour of North
Dakota is set for Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21. Underwritten in part by
the UND Alumni Association, this bus tour offers a low-cost opportunity for
new faculty and professional staff to experience small-town and rural North
Dakota, visit the Capitol and State Heritage Center, talk to residents --
including Native Americans -- and learn more about the values, challenges and
opportunities of our state. Seating is limited, so priority will go to new
full-time faculty members and new full-time professional staff. Current
faculty members and professional staff are eligible to join on a "space
available" basis; they should contact the University Relations Office at 777-2731 as soon as possible to be placed on a waiting list. Invitations will be
mailed this summer to the "new hires" identified by the Academic Affairs
Office. The assistance of departmental chairs is requested in encouraging
participation. -- Rita Galloway, Special Projects Coordinator, Office of
University Relations.
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CURRENT STUDENTS MAY USE 800 NUMBER TO REGISTER
Current students registering for the fall semester may call 1-800-930-0112 to
access the ALFI system. Students registering for summer session must call
(701) 777-2711.
In order to use the ALFI System, you will need your NAID and PAN numbers.
Remember to end all entries with a (#) key. To have the ALFI System repeat
instructions, press the (*) key. -- Alice Poehls, Director of Admissions and
Records.
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OFF CAMPUS HOUSING OFFICE OPEN
The Off Campus Housing Office has been established as a resource to assist
students, faculty and staff with housing needs. This office will maintain and
distribute a list of potential housing for rent in the Grand Forks area. To
obtain the list, call (701) 777-2046 or contact the UND website at
www.und.nodak.edu. For additional information contact the Off Campus Housing
Office at 777-2046 or via e-mail at
und_offcampus_housing@operations.und.nodak.edu. -- Jerry Bulisco, Director,
Off Campus Housing Office.
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EVENTS TO NOTE
MEETINGS WILL DETAIL RECOVERY STATUS
President Baker and other University officials will conduct weekly briefings
at 9 a.m. every Wednesday in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Everyone is welcome
to attend and listen to updates on UND's flood recovery.
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MEMORIAL TRIBUTE SET FOR WILSON LAIRD
A memorial tribute will be held for Wilson Morrow Laird Thursday, July 3, at
10 a.m. in the J. Lloyd Stone Alumni Center.
Wilson Laird passed away May 14 in Kerrville, Texas. He was a member of the
UND Geology faculty for 28 years and served as the North Dakota State
Geologist. He retired as Professor Emeritus of Geology and State Geologist
Emeritus.
"This memorial tribute will be an opportunity for family, colleagues, and
friends to remember a very dedicated individual who did so much for North
Dakota and for UND," said F.D. "Bud" Holland Jr., Professor Emeritus of
Geology and longtime associate and friend of Laird's.
The public, as well as the University community, is invited to attend. -- Earl
Strinden, Executive Vice President, Alumni Association.
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UND TO HOLD EVENING HOURS JULY 8, 15
Several UND offices will remain open until 8 p.m. July 8 and 15 (both
Tuesdays) to help Grand Forks area UND students prepare for the fall semester.
The flood prevented many students from completing the normal processes
associated with registering for the fall semester, and current full-time
employment opportunities created by the flood make it difficult for students
to visit campus during regular business hours. During the evening hours,
current students will be able to register for classes, look into financial aid
and on-campus job opportunities, seek academic advice, learn about and work
through the admissions process, and investigate graduate school opportunities.
New students who have been admitted but who still need to register should call
the UND Office of Student Academic Services at (701) 777-2117.
The UND offices which will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, and
Tuesday, July 15, include the Office of Admissions and Records, Business
Office, Financial Aid and Job Service Office, Graduate School, and Student
Academic Services. All of the offices are located in UND's main administrative
building, Twamley Hall, located on Centennial Drive just north of the North
Dakota Museum of Art. Free parking is available in the
Twamley parking lot after 4:30 p.m. -- Marlene Strathe, Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Provost.
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RECEPTION TO BE HELD FOR SCOTT JORAANSTAD
The University Bookstore will host a reception Tuesday, July 15, from 2 to 4
p.m. in the Dakota Lounge, second floor, Memorial Union, for Scott Joraanstad.
Scott has been the Business Manager for the University Bookstore since 1993
and has accepted a position at the Indiana University Bookstore in
Bloomington, Ind. -- Don Forbes, Manager, University Bookstore.
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CAREER FAIR IS OCT. 2
The UND Career Fair, sponsored by Career Services and Cooperative
Education, will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Multipurpose Gym of the
Hyslop Sports Center. The Career Fair will be open to all students and faculty
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please note the UND Career Fair dates and times in
your class syllabi, department newsletters, student publications, etc. We
anticipate 130 employers to participate, and we need the involvement of all
students and faculty to make this day a success. Please encourage all
students, from every major and every class, from undergraduate to professional
schools, to participate.
Should you have employers you wish us to invite, please send contact name,
company and address to Career Services, Box 9014. If you have questions or
input on the fair, please call Mark Thompson at 7-4178. -- Mark Thompson,
Director, UND Career Services.
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OF ACADEMIC INTEREST
DOCTORAL EXAM SET FOR DELGADO AND TAO
The final examination for Vivian Delgado, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree
with a major in Teaching and Learning, is set for 4 p.m. Monday, July 7, in
the Dean's Conference Room, Education Building. The dissertation title is "An
Interview Study of Native American Philosophical Foundations in Education."
Janet Goldenstein Ahler (Secondary Foundations and Research) is the committee
chair.
The final examination for Liqiang Tao, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a
major in Physics, is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, in 215 Witmer Hall. The
dissertation title is "A Modular Distributed Source Phantom for Whole-Body
Counter Calibration." Glenn Lykken (Physics) is the committee chair.
Members of the Graduate Faculty are invited to attend. -- Harvey Knull, Dean,
Graduate School.
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GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
ORPD LISTS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Following are some research and grant opportunities.
CANCER RESEARCH FUND
The Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation
encourages young investigators to pursue careers in cancer research.
Candidates for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Basic and Physician
Scientists must apply under the guidance of a Sponsor (a senior member of the
scientific research community. Awards are made for a three-year term to
candidates beginning their first full-time postdoctoral research fellowship.
Deadline: 8/15; 12/15; 3/15. Applications are available at ORPD or contact:
the Fund at 212/532-3888 or drwwfellow@aol.com.
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AMERICAN DIGESTIVE HEALTH FOUNDATION (ADHF)
The ADHF awards approximately $3.2 million annually in seventeen categories,
for all stages of career development, to encourage scientific and clinical
discovery through support of digestive disease research. Awards are offered
for high school, undergraduate, and medical graduate students; for
accomplished clinical researchers; for advanced fellows, junior faculty,
senior faculty, or established investigators. Contact: ADHR at 301/654-2635;
http://www.gastro.org; http://www.asge.org; or http://hepar-sfgh.ucsf.edu.
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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION RESEARCH AWARDS AND GRANTS
Lung Health Research Dissertation Grants are for doctoral students in science
related to social, behavioral, epidemiological, psychological and educational
aspects of lung health as well as nurses. Applicants must be matriculated in
a full-time doctoral program with an academic career focus. Deadline:
10/1/97.
Research Training Fellowships are provided to persons with a commitment to a
career in investigative or academic medicine relevant to lung disease.
Deadline: 10/1/97.
Clinical Research Grants are for researchers in clinical areas relevant to
lung disease. Areas include physiological or epidemiological studies or those
addressing questions directly related to patient care, health services,
research, or ethical issues. Deadline: 11/1/97.
Research Grants provide seed money to new investigators (who hold doctoral
degrees) in areas relevant to the prevention of lung disease and the promotion
of lung health. Deadline: 11/1/97.
The Dalsemer Research Scholar Award provides support for research in
interstitial lung disease being conducted by physicians who have completed
graduate training in pulmonary disease and are beginning a faculty-track in a
medical school. Deadline: 11/1/97.
Career Investigator Awards provide salary and/or project support for
researchers who are NOT full professors or who have no more than eight years
of faculty experience. Deadline: 10/1/97.
Applicants interested in tobacco control research are encouraged to apply.
Application forms are available at ORPD or contact the Association
(applications must be requested in writing) at 1740 Broadway, NY, NY 10019-4374; (212)315-8700; www.lungusa.org.
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH (AICR)
The AICR focuses exclusively on the area of diet, nutrition and cancer, with
the goal of increasing the awareness and understanding of the role of diet and
nutrition in cancer prevention and treatment. The Institute funds research
relevant to increasing knowledge about the effects of dietary and nutritional
factors on the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of cancer,
with priority given to novel projects. Investigator Initiated Grants, for
established investigators, cover a variety of topics relating diet and
nutrition to cancer prevention and treatment. AICR/NCTR Collaborative
Research Grants are based on a cooperative agreement with the National Center
for Toxicological Research (NCTR). NCTR provides use of it laboratories,
animals and equipment; AICR provides funds for supplies and research staff.
Post Doctoral Awards provide seed money for the support of innovative and
promising research ideas which may lead to expanded research projects in the
area of diet, nutrition and cancer. Matching Grants fund, in cooperation with
industries and individuals, research projects in the area of diet, nutrition
and cancer prevention and treatment. Deadline: 12/17/97; 7/1/98; 12/17/98.
Contact: the Institute at 1-800/843-8114 or 202/328-7744.
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GUIDE TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR GOVERNMENTS & NONPROFITS
ORPD now has available for your use the Guide to Federal Funding for
Governments & Nonprofits. The Guide includes descriptions of 400+ federal
programs. The Guide is organized by function (i.e., Community Development,
Energy, Disaster) and includes several indexes (title, keyword, CFDA,
directory of program administers) as well as reproducible copies of the most
frequently used application forms. Each program description includes a
summary of pertinent information as well as detailed information regarding the
program, including flow of funds, eligibility, uses, application procedures,
selection criteria, appropriations, range, duration, funding opportunities,
citations.
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RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION
The Russell Sage Foundation is devoted exclusively to research in the social
sciences. It is currently dedicated to strengthening the methods, data, and
theoretical core of social sciences in order to improve social policies.
Research programs focus on 1) the future of work related to the causes and
consequences of the decreasing need for low-skilled workers; 2) current U.S.
immigration, focusing on the adaptation of the second generation to the
American society; 3) curricula to foster active literacy among disadvantaged
students; and 4) social psychology of cultural contact focusing on improving
relations between racial and ethnic groups in schools, workplaces, neigh-
borhoods. The Foundation also has established a center in New York City for
Visiting Scholars. Contact: 212/750-6000; http://epn.org/sage.html.
Deadline: None.
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ARNOLD AND MABEL BECKMAN FOUNDATION YOUNG INVESTIGATORS PROGRAM
This foundation promotes research in chemistry and the life sciences to
encourage the invention of methods, instruments and materials to open new
avenues of research. The Young Investigators Program supports promising
faculty in the chemical and life sciences in the early stages of their
careers. Applicants must have tenure-track appointments and must not have
completed more than three full years in their tenure-track or comparable
independent research appointment. Contact: Grants Advisory Council, Arnold
and Mabel Beckman Foundation, Beckman Center of the National Academies, 100
Academy Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. Deadline: 10/1/97.
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE FOUNDATION
This Foundation contributes in the following areas: federal organization
(United Way, etc.), educational institutions (to improve the quality of
education), youth organization, cultural organizations (performing arts,
visual arts, historical centers, broadcasting, etc.), civic services
(concerned with conservation, crime prevention, parks and recreation, minority
interest, community development, etc.), human service organizations (including
chemical dependency treatment/prevention, senior citizens, youth, abuse,
women, etc.). Contact: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation, Attention:
Richard A. Russack, 1700 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-5860.
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THE COMMONWEALTH FUND
Areas of interest of the Fund are providing health care services, improving
the health of minority Americans, advancing the well-being of the elderly, and
developing the capacities of children/adolescents. The Fund provides
project/program grants, research grants, and fellowships. Deadline: None.
Contact: 212/535-0400; http://www.cmwf.org.
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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES (ACLS)
ACLS supports postdoctoral research (up to $20,000) in all disciplines of the
humanities and humanities-related social sciences to assist scholars who have
not recently held supported research leave. U.S. citizens or permanent
residents with the Ph.D. conferred prior to October 1995 are eligible. Fields
of interest include, but are not limited to anthropology, archaeology, art
history, economics, geography, history, languages, literatures, law,
linguistics, musicology, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion,
sociology. Deadline: 9/30/97.
ACLS--Contemplative Practice Fellowships (up to $20,000) provide salary
support and/or research expenses for developing curricula during the summer
1998, for courses to be taught during 1998-1999. Awards are meant to support
development of courses and teaching materials that explore contemplative
practice in any field, including the arts and humanities, sciences, social
sciences, and the professions. Proposals for multidisciplinary courses and
collaborative work are welcome. Of particular interest would be imaginative
teaching methodologies that include practical and experiential approaches to
the subject matter. The inclusion of instruction in contemplative practice,
either in or out of the classroom, is encouraged but not required. Deadline:
10/31/97.
The Council awards postdoctoral grants ( up to $30,000) for research in the
social sciences relating to Eastern European countries. The program supports
research intended to advance the development of East European studies.
Postdoctoral grants (up to $25,000) for research in the humanities or social
sciences for the study of China are also awarded. Support is also offered for
dissertation research relative to these areas. Deadline: 11/1/97.
Contact: grants@acls.org; 212/697-1505; fax: 212/949-8058.
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ASSOCIATION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
The Association awards Adolph Van Pelt scholarships ($500-$800) to
undergraduate and graduate students. Grants are renewable up to four years
for any one degree. Deadline: 8/1/97. Emergency Aid and Health Profession
Scholarships ($50-$300) are awarded to Native Americans for college-level and
graduate education. Deadline: None. Sequoyah Graduate Fellowships provide
$1,500. Applications are accepted July 1-October 1 of each year. The
Displaced Homemaker Program provides funds for midlife homemakers (men and
women) to reach their educational goals. Funds assist with child care,
transportation, and basic living expenses. Deadline: 9/1/97. Contact the
Association at Box 268, Sisseton, SD 57262; (605)698-3998; fax: (605)698-3316.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY
The Literacy Fellows Program provides Federal assistance (average award of
$35,000) to adult learners and to persons pursuing careers in adult education
or literacy in the areas of instruction, research, innovation. Contact:
Darlene McDonald, (202)632-1517; fax (202)632-1512; dmcdonald@nifl.gov.
Deadline: 8/4/97.
-- Carl Fox, Director, Office of Research and Program Development.
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MONEY MATTERS
CHANGES IN PREPAYMENT PROCESSING LISTED
Under current procedures, prepayments should be avoided if possible. However,
if this type of transaction is the only alternative it is accomplished by
preparing a Purchase Requisition and a Request for Payment, attaching two
copies of price support documentation (i.e. letter from vendor or photocopy of
catalog) and submitting paperwork to Purchasing. Prepayments for subscriptions
are processed with a Request for Payment only to the Controller's Office.
Effective July 1, the following procedural changes were implemented:
Prepayments equal to or less than $750 will be made by preparing a Request for
Payment, attaching two copies of price support documentation and submitting
paperwork to the Controller's Office, Box 8356. The only exception will be
rent and lease TCCs 451, 452, 454, and maintenance contract TCC 472 will
continue to be processed as a confirmation. A Purchase Requisition, Request
for Payment, and two copies of price support documentation should be completed
and submitted to Purchasing, Box 8381.
Prepayments greater than $750 will be made by preparing a Purchase
Requisition, a Request for Payment, attaching two copies of price support
documentation and submitting paperwork to Purchasing, Box 8381.
If you have any questions regarding prepayments, contact Purchasing at 777-2681 or Controller's Office at 777-4131. -- Allison Peyton, Accounts Payable
Manager, and Linda Romuld, Director of Purchasing.
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BILLBOARD
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES TO BE CLOSED JULY 2-8
Student Health Services will be closed July 2-8 while the office moves into
McCannel Hall. The office will be open Wednesday, July 9. -- Merle Charney,
Director, Student Health Services.
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CAMPUS PASSPORT OFFICE MOVED
The flooding in the basement of the Memorial Union has forced the Campus
Passport ID Office to move to 100 Gamble Hall until further notice. Please
help us in directing students and new faculty/staff to our new location. --
Teresa Dufner, Campus Passport ID.
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AGENCIES TO ASSESS GRAND FORKS
WORKFORCE COMMUTER NEEDS
Five Greater Grand Forks agencies have combined their services and expertise
to assess the transportation needs of the Greater Grand Forks area's commuting
workforce, according to Galen Cariveau, University of North Dakota Division of
Work Force Development coordinator.
The agencies conducting the assessment are the Workforce Subcommittee of the
Mayor's Task Force on Business Redevelopment; the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks
Metropolitan Planning Office; the City of East Grand Forks Transit Office; the
City of Grand Forks Transit Office; and Job Service of Grand Forks.
The assessment will gather information from Greater Grand Forks workforce
members who are temporarily or permanently living in other communities and
traveling to the Greater Grand Forks area to work. The assessment is also
intended for individuals who would be interested in employment in the Greater
Grand Forks area, if commuter services were provided.
The commuter express services being considered would include round trip
transportation to and from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Mondays through
Saturdays. Departure times from surrounding communities would be scheduled to
provide ample time for employees to report to work by 8 a.m. each day. Return
trips would leave Grand Forks/East Grand Forks at 5:45 p.m. each evening.
Individuals who have work schedules other than the traditional
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shifts are encouraged to complete the assessment. Additional
schedules would be added as interest dictates, said Cariveau.
The organizations developing the services will use the assessment results to
determine what services should be provided and what communities would be
served. Funding options are being explored that will allow a minimal fee for
commuters.
Cariveau said those interested in commuter express services have three options
for completing the assessment. They can call the Commuter Express Hotline at
(701) 795-3784 and complete the assessment orally. Completion time is
estimated at five minutes. Hotline hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays. He said the form could be completed and mailed to Commuter Express
Service, North Dakota Job Service, P.O. Box 13637, Grand Forks, ND 58208-3637,
or faxed to (701) 795-3750.
The deadline for completing the assessment is Wednesday, July 16. -- Jan
Orvik, Editor, University Letter.
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SUBZERO SOLAR CAR FINISHES 19TH
UND Society of Energy Alternatives' solar-powered car, Subzero, finished 19th
out of 36 places in Sunrayce '97 (one team dropped out after the fifth day,
making the final number of finishers 35). The team competed against 50 of
some of the best engineering schools in the nation, and against all odds when
the flood of '97 canceled crucial fundraising and qualifying activities. Some
of the teams weren't able to compete because their cars weren#t finished or
because they didn't pass the qualifying rounds. The team, made up
predominately of School of Engineering students and advised by Scott Tolbert,
received a special recognition reward for their perseverance despite the Flood
of the Quincentennial. -- Don Moen, Professor and Chair of Mechanical
Engineering.
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RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT
Participants are needed for experiments dealing with language learning.
Volunteers must be adults who speak Mandarin Chinese and English. The
experiments will require about an hour, and all participants will receive an
honorarium of $5 to $10 for their participation. If you are interested or have
questions, please call me at 777-4133 -- Sven Anderson, Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer Science.
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SAGE/UNDInfo TO BE MOVED
The computer that runs UNDInfo will be upgraded to a new CPU on Thursday and
Friday, July 10-11. Please be aware that the services provided by this
computer, including UNDInfo, e-mail, and authentication for Sage dial-up users
will not be available during the move. Web access to UNDInfo should NOT be
affected. UNDInfo providers, do not make changes to the online information on
all day Thursday and until 2 p.m. on Friday. Sage e-mail accounts will be
unavailable on Friday until 2 p.m. Dial-up access for users that use a Sage
e-mail address for authentication will be unavailable on Friday until 2 p.m. -- Doris Bornhoeft, User Services, Computer Center.
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SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT FOR U2 CATALOG
All campus departments which will offer training or seminars for staff,
faculty, or students and would like to have that information included in the
U2 catalog should notify Jo Coutts at 777-4266 before July 11 with their
activities which will be held between September and December. You should also
contact Jo if you would like the U2 department to assist you with registration
or in finding meeting space. -- Jo Coutts, University Within the University,
Continuing Education.
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OVERNIGHT PARKING ALLOWED AT AIRPORT
Effective immediately, it will no longer be necessary to contact the Traffic
Division if you require overnight parking in the UND airport parking lot. The
area designated for overnight parking will still be located in the southwest
corner of the parking lot. The criteria that must be met to utilize this
service are as follows:
* You must be traveling on official UND business
* You must have a current UND parking permit
All other parking regulations will be enforced. In addition, it should be
noted that this area is not intended for long-term overnight parking. If you
are going to be gone longer than 10 days, alternate parking arrangements
should be made. If you have any questions, please contact the Traffic
Division. -- Kris Nelson, Administrator, Traffic Division.
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FLOOD VIDEOS AVAILABLE
Videotapes of the height of the flooding at the University have been
duplicated and are available for sale at the University Bookstore. "Facing the
Challenge: Flood '97," produced by the Television Production Center, is
available for $9.95. All proceeds from the sale of the tape will go toward the
University flood recovery effort. -- Jan Orvik, Editor, University Letter.
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FLOOD PHOTOS, STORIES SOUGHT
We are seeking photos of life at the University prior to and during the recent
flood for use in a flood history. Especially needed are volunteer efforts
that took place in the libraries, and photos of students moving out of the
residence halls April 19. We also are seeking any other flood-related
photographs, journal accounts, and published or unpublished flood accounts.
These will be used in a flood chronology I am preparing for the University.
If you are willing to share any of the above items, please contact me. Thank
you. --Jan Orvik, Writer/Editor, University Relations, 777-3621,
jan_orvik@mail.und.nodak.edu
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
MUSEUM OFFERS FREE CONCERT SERIES
Nathan Davis and Elise Midelfort from Moorhead will perform music for the
cello and piano when they visit the North Dakota Museum of Art Tuesday, July
8.
The North Dakota Museum of Art's Summer Music at the Museum Series continues
through July every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The series features musicians from
around North Dakota as well as Grand Forks and encompasses several different
styles and influences. It is presented at no charge by the Museum as a break
from the work and stress of flood recovery.
Davis, Cello Professor at Moorhead State University, is also co-principal
cellist in the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony and conducts the Symphony Orchestra of
the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies. Midelfort has taught on the piano
faculties of Valley City State University, Moorhead State University, and
Concordia College. She also manages the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies.
The Museum also invites people to join in a community potluck from 6 to 7:30
p.m. before the performance.
Two Fargo-Moorhead musicians visit the Museum July 15 as the series continues.
Vocalists Lucy and Gary Thrasher will perform at 7:30 p.m., accompanied by
pianist Lily Chia Brissman. Grand Forks' Fire Hall Theatre and North Dakota
Ballet Company join forces July 22 to perform the highlights of the Fire
Hall's post-flood show, featuring music, dance, and theater. July's offerings
are rounded out by the Buffalo Commons Chamber Music Society. Violinist Gerald
Gaul, cellist Naomi Welsh, and pianist David Henrickson will perform an
evening of classical encores July 29.
The Summer Music Series is provided through generous gifts of the performers,
who are donating their time, as well as contributions from Minot area
musicians and music lovers and Dakota Chamber Music. A unique form of support
came from the internationally recognized Ying Quartet, who have performed at
the Museum. At a performance in Minot, the Ying Quartet generously passed a
hat around the audience asking for contributions to the series.
-- Ruth Marshall, North Dakota Museum of Art.
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MUSEUM TO HOLD ART WORKSHOPS
This summer the North Dakota Museum of Art will conduct a series of art
workshops for children in grades 1-6. The week-long workshops will meet from
10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, July 14 through Aug. 15. They are free
of charge and can be repeated. The focus of the workshops will be on a
creative visual response to the Flood of 1997 and will also include imaging
Grand Forks in the future. The murals will hang in windows of downtown
businesses and will also be available for display in other public places. Call
777-4195 to register. -- Marsy Schroeder, North Dakota Museum of Art.
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MASTER CHORALE SPONSORS COMMUNITY CHORUS
The Grand Forks Master Chorale invites choral singers to join a summer
community chorus to present a special free concert, "Songs of the Spirit." The
chorus will rehearse twice: Sunday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. in 152 Hughes Fine
Arts Center, and Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in Our Saviour's Lutheran Church,
1515 Fifth Ave. NW, East Grand Forks. The concert will take place at Our
Saviour's Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 20. The group will be
directed by Master Chorale Music Director James Rodde (Music).
Singers can participate without audition. Prospective members of the group
should sign up by calling the Master Chorale office at 777-3376 before
Thursday, July 10. Singers must attend both rehearsals.
Music for the concert is selected by Chorale members Kathleen Rodde, Carol
Geiszler, Ruth Blom and others with experience in church choirs. Their
selections focus on familiar songs of faith, strength and hope. For more
information, call the Grand Forks Master Chorale at 777-3376. -- Ruth
Marshall, Grand Forks Master Chorale.
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CRAFT CENTER WILL OFFER KinderART
KinderART, a multimedia arts and crafts experience for children ages 5 to 7,
will be held 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, July 28-31, at the
University Craft Center on third floor of the Memorial Union. The registration
fee is $24 (or $18 for children of UND students with UND Student ID card). All
supplies will be provided for a wide range of activities, including drawing,
painting, fiber arts, clay, sculpture and more. For a registration form or
more information, call the Craft Center at 777-3979. Craft Center summer hours
are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Register early, as enrollment is
limited to 12 participants. Registrations will be accepted as space allows
until 4 p.m. Friday, July 18. -- Bonnie Solberg, Craft Center Coordinator.
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FYI
KFJM WILL PUBLICIZE EVENTS
KFJM Radio can help publicize events on campus that are open to the general
public and of interest to people in the Red River Valley. Please include the
name of the event, sponsor, location, time, date and contact telephone number
people can call if they need further information, along with your name and
number in case we need to contact you. Send your information via Campus Mail
to: Northern Lights Public Radio, Box 8117.
If you have any questions please call Candy Pierson-Charlton at 777-2808. We
look forward to hearing from you! -- Candy Pierson-Charlton, Northern Lights
Public Radio.
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FREE CALLIGRAPHY SERVICES AVAILABLE
Many UND departments and organizations recognize students, staff and faculty
for special achievements throughout the year and present them with
certificates of excellence. Candy Pierson-Charlton would be delighted to
provide calligraphy on these certificates for you. There is no charge for this
service. You may call her at Northern Lights Public Radio, 777-2808, for more
information. -- Candy Pierson-Charlton, Northern Lights Public Radio.
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CAR POOL PLANNED FROM GRAFTON
If you are interested in carpooling from the Grafton, St. Thomas, or Drayton
areas to UND, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call Ann
at 777-2288. -- Ann Opbroek, Business Office.
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JOBS OPEN AT BOOKSTORE, REPAIRS AVAILABLE
SEE ATTACHMENT
The University Bookstore has immediate position openings for students and
part-time non-students. We are currently filling part-time positions for our
three retail operations on campus. For student clerical and clerical assistant
job responsibilities, please see our attachment. Work schedules can vary from
15 to 40 hours per week, with some Saturday work when school is in session.
Starting salary is $5.15 to $5.40 per hour. If you or someone you know is
interested in any of these positions, please call Don or Leela at 777-2746.
The University Bookstore also has position openings for temporary book rush
help. The primary duty will be to work as a cashier; applicants should be
available to work from approximately August 19 until Sept. 5. We will be able
to adjust this schedule in some circumstances. If you have a spouse or friends
who may be interested, please give them this information.
Applications are available at the University Bookstore in Memorial Union, or
call 777-2746 for more information.
The University Bookstore is currently in the process of filling the Computer
Repair Technician position recently vacated by Mitch Moseley. During this
transition we will continue to provide a high level of service and will
suggest third party vendors to perform work we are not certified to do. If you
have any repair or upgrade questions, please call Kristi Bruno in our Computer
Sales department at 777-2746.
-- Don Forbes, Manager, University Bookstore.
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NEWMAN CENTER LISTS NEW PHONE NUMBERS, MASS TIMES
New telephone numbers for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Newman Center
are 777-6850 for staff, and 777-1385 for students. Mass will be held Sundays
at Christus Rex at 9 and 10:30 a.m. -- Lisa Frank, Newman Center.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY 1997
(Please contact Mavis at the Office of University Relations, Box 7144, or call
777-4304, if you wish to make changes or have an event included.)
Wed., July 2 -- MEETING, Institutional Review Board, 305 Twamley Hall,
4 p.m. to consider all research proposals submitted to the Office of Research
and Program Development before Monday, June 23.
Thurs., July 3 -- LAST DAY TO FILE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THESIS OR
DISSERTATION IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL.
Thurs., July 3 -- MEMORIAL TRIBUTE for Wilson Morrow Laird, J. Lloyd Stone
Alumni Center, 10 a.m.; Laird passed away May 14, in Kerrville, Texas; he was
a member of the UND Geology faculty for 28 years and served as the North
Dakota State Geologist.
Fri., July 4 -- HOLIDAY, Independence Day.
Mon., July 7 -- DOCTORAL EXAM for Vivian Delgado, a candidate for the Ph.D.
degree with a major in Teaching and Learning, Dean's Conference Room,
Education Building, 4 p.m.; members of the Graduate Faculty are invited to
attend.
Tues., July 8 -- OPEN MEETING with candidate, Lowell Robinson, M.S.,
Educational Media, for the position of Assistant to the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Director of Multicultural Student Services, River Valley
Room, Memorial Union, 3 to 4 p.m.
Tues., July 8 -- COMPUTER CENTER TRAINING, "HTML (Hyper Text Markup
Language)," Training Room, 361 Upson II, 1:30 to 4 p.m.; register in advance
by calling Bonnie or Shelly at 777-3171.
Tues., July 8 -- NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART'S SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES,
Nathan Davis and Elise Midelfort from Moorhead will perform music for the
cello and piano, North Dakota Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m.; free admission.
Wed., July 9 -- DOCTORAL EXAM for Liqiang Tao, a candidate for the Ph.D.
degree with a major in Physics, 215 Witmer Hall, 1 p.m.; members of the
Graduate Faculty are invited to attend.
Thurs., July 10 -- LESSONS AT LUNCH, "It's Nice To Be 'Kneaded'" (massage and
relaxation), presenter to be announced; Leadership Inspiration Center, third
floor, Memorial Union, noon to 1 p.m.; Lessons at Lunch is a collection of fun
and informative sessions on various topics of interest to staff, faculty, and
students at UND; all sessions are free but registration is limited, call 777-3926 to register for any or all of the sessions; feel free to bring your lunch
(sponsored by UND Leadership Inspiration Center).
Fri., July 11 -- LAST DAY TO DROP A SUMMER SESSION CLASS.
Sun., July 13, through Wed., July 23 -- 14TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE
CAMP, event brings eighth, ninth and 10th graders (ages 14 to 16) from all
over North America together for a one-of-a-kind "camping" adventure; the sky
becomes their classroom; call Ken at 777-2791 for more information or to
receive a 1997 camp brochure, call Monique at 777-2663.
Mon. through Fri., July 14 through Aug. 15 -- NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART
WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN in grades 1 through 6, North Dakota Museum of Art, 10
a.m. to noon; workshops are free of charge and can be repeated; focus will be
on a creative visual response to the flood of '97 and will also include
imaging Grand Forks in the future; call 777-4195 to register.
Tues., July 15 -- RECEPTION for Scott Joraanstad, business manager for the
University Bookstore since 1993, Dakota Lounge, second floor, Memorial Union,
2 to 4 p.m.; Joraanstad has accepted a position at the Indiana University
Bookstore in Bloomington, Ind.
Tues., July 15 -- NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART'S SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES,
two Fargo-Moorhead vocalists, Lucy and Gary Thrasher, will perform accompanied
by pianist Lily Chia Brissman, North Dakota Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m.; free
admission.
Thurs., July 17 -- TEST, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Room 312,
O'Kelly Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Thurs., July 17 -- LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FINAL COPY OF THESIS OR DISSERTATION TO
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL.
Thurs., July 17 -- LESSONS AT LUNCH, "Planting Your Own Garden" (self
nurturing), presented by Donna Oltmanns, Director of Women's Center;
Leadership Inspiration Center, third floor, Memorial Union, noon to 1 p.m.;
Lessons at Lunch is a collection of fun and informative sessions on various
topics of interest to staff, faculty, and students at UND; all sessions are
free but registration is limited, call 777-3926 to register for any or all of
the sessions; feel free to bring your lunch.
Sun., July 20 -- GRAND FORKS MASTER CHORALE SUMMER COMMUNITY CHORUS CONCERT,
"Songs of the Spirit," Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1515 Fifth Ave. NW, East
Grand Forks, 4 p.m.; admissiion is free; call 777-3376 for two rehearsal
times.
Mon., July 21 -- GREAT FLOOD RECOVERY SPACE POSTER GIVE-AWAY, Space Studies
Department, Clifford Hall, noon to 8 p.m.; poster give-away is an opportunity
for children of all ages to get beautiful space posters; it also commemorates
the 28th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20; contact
Suezette at 777-4856 for more information.
Tues., July 22 -- NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART'S SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES,
Grand Forks' Fire Hall Theatre and North Dakota Ballet Company join forces to
perform the highlights of the Fire Hall's post-flood show, featuring music,
dance and theater, North Dakota Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m.; free admission.
Wed., July 23 -- LESSONS AT LUNCH, "Presentations With Pizazz" presented by
MaryAnne Lustgraaf, Director, Memorial Union; Lecture Bowl, second floor,
Memorial Union, noon to 1 p.m.; Lessons at Lunch is a collection of fun and
informative sessions on various topics of interest to staff, faculty, and
students at UND; all sessions are free but registration is limited, call 777-3926 to register for any or all of the sessions; feel free to bring your lunch
(sponsored by UND Leadership Inspiration Center).
Thurs., July 24 -- LAST DAY TO FILE FINAL REPORT ON DEGREE EXAMINATIONS AND
INDEPENDENT STUDY COMPLETION IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL.
Sat., July 26 -- TEST, National Certification Agency Examinations (NCA), place
to be announced, 8:30 a.m.
Mon., July 28 -- INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD deadline for proposals requiring
full board review for Wed., Aug. 6, meeting.
Mon. through Thurs., July 28-31 -- MULTI MEDIA ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPERIENCE FOR
CHILDREN ages 5 to 7 years, KinderART, University Craft Center, third floor,
Memorial Union, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; registration fee is $24 or $18 for
children of UND students with UND student ID card; call 777-3979 for more
information.
Tues., July 29 -- LESSONS AT LUNCH, "Adventures in Cyberspace: The Quest
Begins" presented by Greg Tingelstad, Student Affairs Technology Support, and
Wayne Larson, LAN Technician; Upson Hall II, Room 361, noon to 1 p.m.; Lessons
at Lunch is a collection of fun and informative sessions on various topics of
interest to staff, faculty, and students at UND; all sessions are free but
registration is limited, call 777-3926 to register for any or all of the
sessions; feel free to bring your lunch (sponsored by UND Leadership
Inspiration Center).
Tues., July 29 -- NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART'S SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES,
Buffalo Commons Chamber Music Society, with violinist Gerald Gaul, cellist
Naomi Welsh, and pianist David Henrickson, who will peform an evening of
classical encores, North Dakota Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m.; free admission.
Thurs., July 31, and Fri., Aug. 1 -- FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR SUMMER
SESSION.
AUGUST 1997
Fri., Aug. 1 -- SUMMER COMMENCEMENT AND OFFICAL GRADUATION DAY, Chester Fritz
Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Mon. through Thurs., Aug. 4-7 -- LIFT OFF TO LEARNING WORKSHOP, action-packed
three-day workshop is filled with aviation and space information, activities
and experiences for teachers to use in their classrooms; workshop designed to
benefit elementary, middle school, and high school teachers; for more
information contact Dawn Botsford at 777-2663 or internet:
dawn_botsford@mail.und.nodak.edu.
Tues., Aug. 5 -- GRADES DUE FOR SUMMER SESSION.
Wed., Aug. 6 -- MEETING, Institutional Review Board, 305 Twamley Hall, 4 p.m.
Fri. through Sun., Aug. 8-10 -- 23RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL MENTAL HEALTH, Memorial Union; this program is designed
for mental health professionals and conference themes include mental health
programming in frontier areas, mental health dimensions of disasters, managed
care, inter- and multi-disciplinary mental health, and behavioral health care
with a specific focus on addictions. George McGovern, former U.S. Senator and
Democratic candidate for president in 1972, will deliver a keynote address on
Sunday, Aug. 10; contact Dawn Botsford at 777-2663 or
dawn_botsford@mail.und.nodak.edu for more information.
Sun. through Tues., Aug. 10-12 -- 22ND ANNUAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON SOCIAL
WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES IN A RURAL ENVIRONMENT, Memorial Union; focus is on
changes in health and human services in rural areas, cultural diversity, and
services for elders, children and women. Keynote speaker is George McGovern,
former U.S. Senator from South Dakota and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee
on Sunday, Aug. 10; contact Dawn Botsford at 777-2663 or
dawn_botsford@mail.und.nodak.edu for more information.
Sun. through Tues., Aug. 10-12 -- 39TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ALCOHOL
STUDIES, Memorial Union; George McGovern, former U.S. Senator from South
Dakota and the 1972 Democratic Presidential nominee will open the School
Sunday, Aug. 10. McGovern's latest book, "Terry, My Daughter's Life and Death
Struggle with Alcoholism" will be the essence of this address. The School has
secured nationally known speakers to discuss substance abuse treatment and
prevention strategies in rural areas; contact Dawn Botsford at 777-2663 or
dawn_botsford@mail.und.nodak.edu for more information.
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form of the University Letter. However, you will find the attachments
with the paper copy.
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All articles submitted for publication should be labeled "University
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University Letter require approval of the editor and an account number.
University Letter is issued by the UND Office of University Relations,
Jan Orvik, editor, Box 7144, 411 Twamley Hall, 777-2731.
UND is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
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