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Vol. XXXVI No. 37; Nov. 8, 2006

Editor: brief@umn.edu

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

UMM HONORED FOR CAMPUS-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: The Center for Small Towns on the Morris campus and the City of Morris have been named recipients of the Carter Partnership Award for Campus-Community Collaboration. The award was presented on Oct. 30 by former senator John Glenn at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/UMM_honored_for_campuscommunity_collaboration.html .

BOARD OF REGENTS Nov. 9-10 MEETING PREVIEW: Topics on the agenda include the 2007 state capital request, the 2007-09 biennial budget request, policy on employee recruitment and retention, PULSE survey on employee attitudes, public safety overview, athletics compliance program, and UMore Park report. College of Education and Human Development's Dean Bailey will be introduced. University Relations VP Thrane will be recognized. Read more at http://www.ur.umn.edu/unsreleases/find.php?ID=3365&from=umnnews .

MOTORIST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM turns 13. With winter around the corner, the U's Motorist Assistance Program will see a jump in calls. Since 1993, the program has helped more than 35,000 people with jump-starts, lock-outs, and tire services. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/
Lucky_13th_anniversary_for_the_Motorist_Assistance_Program.html .

COUNCIL OF ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALS AND ADMINISTRATORS: The U has 4,835 employees who fall under the Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) classification. A University group is studying the classification and compensation policies for P&A staff and will provide VP Carrier with recommendations in spring 2007. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Faculty_Staff_Comm/Council_of_Academic_Professionals_and_Administrators/
CAPA_encourages_involvement_in_classification_and_compensation_study.html .

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Minnesota's DWI legal process, including blood-alcohol testing results and vehicle plate impoundment, has undergone a number of changes thanks to Law School professor Steve Simon. He founded the Minnesota Criminal Justice System DWI Task Force, made up of criminal justice system professionals and traffic safety advocates. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Faculty_Staff_Comm/Office_for_Public_Engagement/ DWI_Task_Force_implements_change_beyond_the_University.html .

PEOPLE: Brothers and U professors Roger and David Johnson receive 2007 Brock International Prize in Education; Mike Kilgore, associate professor of natural resources economics and policy, named to state's new Conservation Legacy Council. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Faculty_Staff_Comm/people.html .

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

University-wide:

NEW FIVE-YEAR RULE FOR J VISA HOLDERS. The Department of State has released a new rule on Nov. 4 that will affect how long J Exchange Visitors (research scholar and professor categories) can be at the U and how long U departments now have to wait before they can invite a scholar on that visa back. Read more at http://www.isss.umn.edu/jscholar/5yearrule.html or call a J adviser in ISSS at 612-626-7100.

NOMINATIONS FOR DISTINGUISHED MCKNIGHT UNIVERSITY PROFESSORSHIPS are invited by the Graduate School and the Office of the Provost. The awards support the U's most outstanding mid-career faculty members who have recently achieved full-professor status. Deadline: Jan. 3, 2007. For more information and nomination instructions, see http://www.grad.umn.edu/faculty-staff/mcknight .

SEED MONEY FOR PROJECTS that address disparities among Minnesota's children, youth, and families are available through the "Disparities: Unequal Opportunities, Unequal Outcomes" program of the President's Initiative on Children, Youth, and Families and the Children, Youth, and Family Consortium. Faculty and P&A staff are encouraged to apply; applications are due Jan. 16, 2007. Awards range from $2,500 to $7,500 for up to one year. For guidelines or more information, e-mail cyfc@umn.edu .

CALL FOR PROPOSALS addressing the broad societal implications of problems in health, environment, or the life sciences, from the Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences. Awards available for graduate and professional students; departments, programs, or centers; individual faculty; and consortium/JDP members. Proposals due February 2007. For more information and application instructions, see http://www.lifesci.consortium.umn.edu/rfps or contact 612-626-5624 or boyle032@umn.edu .

2007 NEW-FACULTY ORIENTATION will be August 21-23, 2007. The three-day orientation provides faculty an opportunity to learn about U priorities and resources and to meet new colleagues and other U faculty and staff. All new faculty are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Karen Zentner Bacig, kbacig@umn.edu or 612-624-5082.

U OF M MOMENT radio spots with U experts this week will feature healthful meeting foods, fall watering of trees and shrubs, and keeping kids in youth programs. For more information, see http://www.ur.umn.edu/unsreleases/find.php?ID=3420&from=umnnews . Archives available at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio .

Crookston:

UMC HOSTS FARRIER CLINIC Nov. 10-11. Individuals can learn about equine hoof and lower leg anatomy and physiology, hoof care and disease prevention, and common diseases and problems associated with equine hoof trimming. For more information, see http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story375.html .

RECLAIMING FAITH: In the Spirit of Justice is the title of a provocative outreach concert by One Voice Mixed Chorus. Nov. 10, 11 a.m., Kiehle Auditorium. For more information, see http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story382.html .

COLLEGIATE FFA PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TEAM placed first in the National Parliamentary Procedure Invitational Contest this past week. The five-member all freshmen team finished eight points ahead of the University of Kentucky. Read more at http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story387.html .

Duluth:

UMD COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INDUCTS FIVE NEW MEMBERS into its Academy of Science and Engineering. Edward Bersu, Howard Levine, Glenn Morey, Gerald Ostroski, and Charles Taylor were awarded for their outstanding work in biology, mathematics, geology, and engineering. The Academy was established in 2002 to recognize alumni and special friends of UMD for their commitment, leadership, and success in their chosen profession. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/news/2006/October/25.html .

CHINA AND ASIAN ECONOMIES EXPERT AND CONTROVERSIAL AUTHOR David Wall will present "China and Russia: Cooperation and Conflict." Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Library Rotunda (fourth Floor). Lecture will explore the recent economic development of China and Russia, examining the political relations between the two countries. Wall has recently published work on China's overseas investments and its open economy. The free presentation is open to the public and sponsored by the Alworth Institute as part of its International Lecture Series. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/alworth/main/intllecture.php .

MINE DRAINAGE EXPERT David Blowes will deliver a special public lecture, "Predicting, Preventing and Remediating Acidic Drainage From Sulfide Bearing Mines and Mine Wastes." Nov. 8, 4 p.m., Life Science 175. The presentation provides examples of new techniques being developed to protect water resources from contamination. UMD Department of Geological Sciences is sponsoring the lecture. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/news/2006/November/03-B.html .

Morris:

UMM JOINS NEW COMMITTEE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY. UMM will join only 25 institutions nationwide in creating a national higher education steering committee on renewable energy. Lowell Rasmussen, UMM's associate vice chancellor for physical plant and master planning, has been invited to serve as a founding member of the Higher Education Steering Committee of the American Council on Renewable Energy. Read more at http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1648 .

COUGAR FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTURES FIRST-EVER UPPER MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP. The last conference title for the Cougar football program was the Northern Intercollegiate Conference title in 1987, the second of two straight NIC titles. Read more at http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1635 .

PRIDE OF THE PRAIRIE FARMERS' MARKET (2-4:30 p.m., Oyate Hall) and Fall Feast (4:45-7 p.m., Food Service) will offer homegrown food and local entertainment. Economist Ken Meter will present the study, "Finding Food in West Central Minnesota." Nov. 9, 4 p.m., Science Auditorium. For more information, see http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1649 .

Twin Cities:

2006 COMMUNITY FUND DRIVE IS STILL ACCEPTING PLEDGES. Almost one-third of Twin Cities campus faculty and staff have contributed to this year's drive. As of Nov. 7, contributions reached $1,158,969.55--nearly to goal of $1.2 million. The Community Fund Drive officially ended Oct. 31, but pledges or one-time gifts that come in now will continue to be included in this year's total. Give online at http://www.umn.edu/cfd .

2006 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FAIR offers the chance to talk with representatives from the various health plans, wellness collaborative, and investment companies to learn about important changes in medical, life, disability, and retirement benefits for the coming year. Free flu shots are also available. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center; Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union. The fair is held in conjunction with open enrollment, which runs through Nov. 30. For more information, see http://www.umn.edu/ohr/benefits or call 612-624-9090.

THE CLINICAL RESEARCH MONTHLY DISTINGUISHED VISITING SCHOLARS SERIES brings an acknowledged leader in clinical research to the U for two days to lead discussions with faculty, fellows, and students, and to give a lecture in the scholar's area of expertise. The next scholar will be JoAnn Manson; her lecture will be, "When Results of Large Studies Are Divergent: Hormone Therapy as a Case Study." Nov. 9, 12:05-1:05 p.m., 2-690 Moos Tower. For more information, see http://www.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/events/dvss.html .

"TIMESCAPES AND GAMELAN: Time Perceptions in Traditional and New Music for Javanese Gamelan," discussion and performance by Joko Sutrisno, Indonesian Performing Arts Association of Minnesota, and Tom Patterson, School of Music. Nov. 9, 4 p.m., Nolte 125. Another Institute for Advanced Study-sponsored event that day, Ode to Mt. Hayachine by Sumiko Haneda; 185 mins, Japanese with English subtitles. 7 p.m., 155 Nicholson Hall.

DISABLED STUDENT CULTURAL CENTER LOOKING FOR WRITERS (students or staff) for its monthly newsletter. The newsletter features news, commentary, fiction works, games, and comics on issues related to disabilities. Submissions of any sort are welcome. For more information or to volunteer, e-mail Rachel Garaghty at gara0030@umn.edu or call 612-624-2602.

"REALISTIC PUBLIC TRANSPORT FUTURES IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD" will be the keynote presentation by civil and environmental engineering professor Nigel Wilson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, at the Center for Transportation Studies 2006 fall luncheon. Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Metrodome. Cost: $30, $10 students ($5 ITSO students). For more information, call Electra Sylva at 612-624-3707, e-mail conferences5@cce.umn.edu, or see http://www.cts.umn.edu/events/luncheon/2006/fall/ .

CELEBRATE 2006--YEAR OF STUDY ABROAD during International Week (Nov. 11-15). Program will include VP Swan, Regent Larson, study aboard alumni among the speakers. Reception follows. Nov. 15, 3-5 p.m., 3M Auditorium Carlson School. For more information, see www.umabroad.umn.edu .

INAUGURAL CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND LECTURE on "Human Polymorphism and childhood cancer: How We Are Different and How We Are the Same" by Stella Davies, pediatrics professor and Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program director, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Nov. 17, noon-1 p.m., 450 CCRB. For more information, call 612-626-2778.

SECOND ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO. Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. Forty-one graduate students from the U's Department of Art will open their studios in the Regis Center for the Arts for a free evening of art, live music, and food. You can also collect 41 limited edition "Super Hero" trading cards created by Stacey Holloway; available at every artist studio.

MORE EVENTS include "Surviving the Next Pandemic: Bird Flu and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases" with Michael Greger (Nov. 8); "Muslims and the West in the Age of Globalization" by Ahmed Samatar (Nov. 9); "The Aesthetics and Politics of Recognition" by Rita Felski, followed by a reception to honor Ruth-Ellen Joeres, professor of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch (Nov. 10); "American Fashion Transformed: Four Master Designers," an exhibition featuring Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene (Nov. 11). SEE THESE AND MORE TWIN CITIES EVENTS ONLINE at http://events.tc.umn.edu .

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Published by University Relations at the University of Minnesota. Gayla Marty, editor (on leave through Dec. 15); Pauline Oo, interim editor.

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