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Vol. XXXVIII No. 40; December 10, 2008
Editor: Adam Overland, brief@umn.edu
Inside This Issue
--The Board of Regents will hold its monthly meeting Dec. 11 and
12.
--People: Mike Kilgore has been named interim head of Minnesota's
new Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council; and more.
Campus Announcements and Events
University-wide | Crookston |
Duluth | Morris | Rochester | Twin Cities
THE BOARD OF REGENTS WILL MEET THIS WEEK. Tim Mulcahy, vice president for research, will update the Board on the state of University research. In addition, provost Tom Sullivan and vice provost for undergraduate education Robert McMaster will present on the U's progress in increasing graduation rates. Dec. 11 and 12, McNamara Alumni Center. For more information, see the news release.
PEOPLE: Mike Kilgore has been named interim head of Minnesota's new Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council; David Largaespada has been awarded a nearly $800,000 grant as part of a collaboration with researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital; Kathryn Sedo was appointed vice chair of the American Bar Association's Committee on Low Income Taxpayers and will become chair on July 1; U in the News features a selection of U faculty cited in the media. Read about these topics and more in People.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE LEADERSHIP (CIL) RESEARCH AWARDS for faculty and Ph.D. students. CIL funds support scholars who explore core questions about integrative thinking, behavior, leadership, and practice. The awards will help fund integrative leadership research, focusing on important societal problems. The $10,000 CIL Scholar Award is for senior scholars who have an outstanding record of accomplishment in leadership studies or related fields; the $2,500 CIL Leadership Award is for junior scholars, including graduate students, who are beginning work in leadership studies. Proposals are due Dec. 31. Research must be completed by June 30, 2010. For details and an application, see the CIL PDF.REVIEW YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES ANNUALLY. Extension educator Shirley Anderson-Porisch says that the new year brings with it an opportunity for U.S. households to review their financial situation. In the column, Connect @ Home, Anderson-Porisch suggests reviewing finances now--before the end of the year--to give time to make decisions. For more information, see Connect @ Home.
THE OFFICE FOR EQUITY AND DIVERSITY IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR "IDEA GRANTS." Grants fund projects, programming, events, and research that support historically underrepresented students, faculty, staff, and communities. All academic and administrative units across the U are eligible to apply; grants are awarded quarterly. Application deadline is Dec. 31. For more information, see Idea Grants.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The U's Academy of Distinguished Teachers, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Information Technology, and Instructional Development Services (UMD) are sponsoring a one-day teaching and learning conference focusing on making connections between teaching and learning, Apr. 27, McNamara Alumni Center, UMTC. Presentation and poster proposals related to this focus will be accepted through Jan. 26. For more information and proposal submission guidelines, see proposals. For more about the conference, see teaching and learning. Direct questions to Jeremy Hernandez.
TEN TIPS FOR INTEGRATING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO YOUR WORKDAY. From a mid-day yoga or muscle class to finding a new, out of the way lunch spot, there are ways to get fit at work. Wellness Works, a U of M publication promoting the well-being of the University community, offers these 10 Tips. For more wellness information, see the complete issue of the fall 2008 Wellness Works PDF.
REMINDER: The Office for Public Engagement is sponsoring an "Engaged Departments RFP," due Dec. 15. For more information, please see engaged departments.
A FACULTY AND STAFF HOLIDAY PARTY will be held at UMC. Lunch will be served to all faculty and staff. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite holiday goodies to share. Also, a "white elephant" (garage sale quality) gift exchange will take place. Sponsored by the Holiday Committee. Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bede Ballroom, Sargeant Student Center. For more information, e-mail Barb Ricord or call 218-281-8343.
THE SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN'S HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND SILENT AUCTION raised more than $2,600 for women's scholarships. Over 100 women gathered to celebrate the season, enjoy refreshments, and connect with friends of the U. For more information, see holiday social.
THE UMD BULLDOGS ARE HEADING TO THE NCAA II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. The Bulldogs defeated California University of Pennsylvania 45 to 7 in the semifinal round of the NCAA Division II playoffs on Dec. 6, at California University. The championship game will take place on Dec. 13, noon, Florence, Ala., and will be televised to national audiences on ESPN2. Ranked number six, the Bulldogs are currently the only 14-0 team in Division II college football. This is the furthest UMD has ever advanced in its three appearances in the NCAA II playoffs. The Bulldogs face number three ranked Northwest Missouri State (13-1) for the national title. For more information, see NCAA II Championship.
MARSHALL ALWORTH PLANETARIUM PRESENTS two programs celebrating the winter sky: Dec. 13, 7 p.m., "The Star of Bethlehem"; Dec. 17, 7 p.m., "The Zodiac: What's Your Sign?" Private shows are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more. For more information, see winter sky.
THREE MEMBERS OF THE UMM SYMPHONIC WINDS HAVE BEEN SELECTED as members of the 2009 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Intercollegiate Honor Band: Jessica Henry, French horn; James Jarvie, trumpet; and Brian Kotila, euphonium. The three will perform with the Honor Band as one of the capstone events of the CBDNA national conference, held in Austin, Tex., Mar. 28, 2:30 p.m. Additionally, the Symphonic Winds will perform Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Morris Area Concert Hall. For more on that concert, see Symphonic Winds.
UMR HOSTS AN ETHICAL LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION including guest speakers: David Logan, who was convicted of conspiracy, bribery, and mail fraud in 2002 and sentenced to 71 months imprisonment and $750,000 in fines and restitution; Logan's prosecutor, attorney and St. Thomas professor of law, Henry Shea; and Stephen Castleberry, UMD professor of marketing. Free and open to the public. Dec. 12, 3 p.m., 417 University Square. For more information, see presentation.
BURIAL RIGHTS: THE DESECRATION OF HMONG GRAVES. Professor James Anaya, United Nations special reporter on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, will hear testimony from victims of 2005 Hmong grave desecrations in Thailand. This hearing is the culmination of years of work and advocacy on the part of the Human Rights Program, public officials, and the Hmong community. Witnesses will include experts on Hmong culture and family members who have suffered from the violations. Dec. 10, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Coffman Union. For more information, see United Nations hearing. For a detailed feature story by U writer Pauline Oo, see Burial Rights.
FOUR CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR OF THE WOMEN'S CENTER will give public presentations at UMTC on Dec. 15, 16, 17, and 18 (times vary), 125 Nolte Center. Each candidate will present a 15-minute talk on "The Role of a Women's Center at a Research University in the 21st Century," followed by a question-and-answer period. The presentation schedule and bios for each of the candidates are available at The Office for Equity and Diversity or by e-mailing Linda Vang.
THE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (TLP) IS COMING TO UMTC. On the heels of three successful cohorts in Duluth, the U will offer the TLP at UMTC in March. Information sessions will be held Dec. 18, 9-10 a.m., and Jan. 15, 1-2 p.m., Gold Room, McNamara Alumni Center. E-mail Mary Swords, or call 612-626-3727 to reserve a seat at an upcoming session. For more information, see TLP UMTC. More about TLP can be found at leadership program.
EATING WELL IS IMPORTANT TO LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE. Brenda Langton, senior fellow at the Center for Spirituality & Healing, is owner of the highly acclaimed restaurants Caf? Brenda and Spoonriver, as well as founder of the Mill City Farmers Market. For over 30 years, she has been committed to locally-grown foods and healthy dining. Langton will share her philosophy for healthy eating/healthy living Feb. 3, 5, and 10, 6-9 p.m., Roth Distributing, 1300 West 47th Street, Minnetonka. For more information and to register, see healthy eating or call 612-624-9459.
OPINIONS ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A NEW BIKE-SHARING PROGRAM AT THE U are requested by Parking and Transportation Services. This program is targeted towards individuals who do not regularly bring a bike to campus. Those who qualify are asked to take the 10 to 15 minute survey prior to Dec. 18, and may do so at bike survey.
MORE EVENTS include "Building an Electric Car Future: Technology, Infrastructure, and Policy" (Dec. 10); "Why Jewish and Arabic History Books are Stacked in Two Different Sections of the Library" (Dec. 11); Dean's International Forum on the Russia and Georgia Conflict (Dec. 12); Nature Play: From Trash to Treasure (Dec. 13); Journeys: Travels Far and Travels Near (Dec. 14); Small Group Professional Communication (Dec. 16-Jan. 6). SEE THESE AND MORE TWIN CITIES CAMPUS EVENTS.
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