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University of North Dakota UND Scholarly Commons Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special University Letter Archive Collections 12-5-1997 Volume 35, Number 16: December 5, 1997 University of North Dakota Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.und.edu/u-letter Recommended Citation University of North Dakota, "Volume 35, Number 16: December 5, 1997" (1997). University Letter Archive. 442. https://commons.und.edu/u-letter/442 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections at UND Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in University Letter Archive by an authorized administrator of UND Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. University Letter University Letter December 5, 1997 Volume 35, No. 16 UNIVERSITY LETTER University of North Dakota at Grand Forks Vol. 35, Number 16, December 5, 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/dept/our/uletter.htm The University Relations Office maintains an index for the University Letter. ------------------------ TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty Invited To March In Commencement EVENTS TO NOTE Biochemistry Candidate To Lecture Campus Ministry Plans St. Nick's Festival Toby Baker Will Give Norway Presentation Counseling Sets Colloquium Reception Will Honor Nyla Juhl Imler And Elvira Szigeti Meeting Will Discuss Formation Of University Club International Centre Will Hold Free Celebration Luncheon Reception Will Honor Jayne Coupland Karl Smith To Present Workshops On Cooperative Learning OF ACADEMIC INTEREST Bookstore Needs Textbook Order By Dec. 5 Forum To Discuss Tenure, Promotion Suggestions Sought For 1998-99 Faculty Lecture Series GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/dec5.htm[7/29/2019 3:32:41 PM] University Letter Proposals Sought For Summer Instructional Development Professorships Instructional Developmental Leave Supplements Available ORPD Lists Research Grant Opportunities IN THE NEWS BILLBOARD "A" Zone Parking Permits Expire Dec. 7 Student Academic Services Will Move To O'Kelly Hall Women Studies Sponsors Essay Contest International Centre Lists Events Nominations Sought For Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Learning Center Seeks GSA Internal Auditing Establishes Web Site University Bookstore Has Angel Tree Research Participants Sought ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT New North Dakota Quarterly Available Children's Flood Murals Displayed AT Civic Dinner In Minneapolis Local Sculptor To Speak At The Art Connection Craft Fair Set For Dec. 5 Health Trip Coordinator And Rosemaling Artist Featured On Studio One Wind Ensemble, Band Plan Concert Welcome The Season With Song FYI Health Sciences Library Lists Finals And Semester Break Hours Spring Book Rush Positions Available At Bookstore Car-Starting Service Available Green And White Days Listed Copy Stop Carries Holiday Stationery RWIC Provides Weather Forecasts Free Counseling Offered CALENDAR OF EVENTS ------------------------ FACULTY INVITED TO MARCH IN COMMENCEMENT Continuing the tradition we began with our summer ceremony, we are inviting faculty to march in the winter commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19. Participating faculty will march in full academic regalia and will be seated on the stage. The ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. As in the past, we will be contacting department and college heads to determine the number of faculty who wish to participate. -- Kendall Baker, President. ******* https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/dec5.htm[7/29/2019 3:32:41 PM] University Letter EVENTS TO NOTE BIOCHEMISTRY CANDIDATE TO LECTURE Jheem D. Medh, Department of Medicine, University of Iowa, will lecture on Friday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. in 1360 Clifford Haugen Hall, Medical Science North. Her lecture is titled "Lipoprotein Lipase and Hepatic Lipase: Their Role in Receptor-Mediated Lipoprotein Catabolism." Dr. Medh received both her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Bombay. She received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Her first postdoctoral position was in the Department of Medicine at the University of California at San Diego where she studied insulin receptor and glucose transporters. Since 1993, she has been a Research Scientist in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Iowa, where her research is focused on lipoproteins, lipoprotein receptors, and their roles in atherogenesis. Dr. Medh has published 14 papers, including several in The Journal of Biological Chemistry. Dr. Medh is a candidate for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. -- David Lambeth, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. ******* CAMPUS MINISTRY PLANS ST. NICK'S FESTIVAL The Campus Ministry Association will hold its annual St. Nick's Festival Friday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please join us at Christus Rex Lutheran Center, 3012 University Ave., for lunch and caroling. -- Christus Rex Lutheran Center. ******* TOBY BAKER WILL GIVE NORWAY PRESENTATION Friday, Dec. 5, the International Centre Cof-Tea Cup will feature a Norway slide presentation, "A Norway Adventure," with UND's First Lady, Toby Baker, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Centre, 2908 University Ave. President Ken and Toby Baker traveled to Norway to graduate the Norwegian students involved in the Moss Exchange Program. She will show slides, discuss the experience and program, and answer questions during this time. All are welcome to enjoy this presentation, international tea, coffee, and Norwegian lefse. -- Sharon Rezac Andersen, Director, International Centre. ******* COUNSELING SETS COLLOQUIUM Topics in Counseling and Counseling Psychology Research and Practice will hold a colloquium Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in 316 Montgomery Hall. Jean Formatti, Curt Hamre, Lauren Warner, Aaron Webb and Linda Winter will present "Rewards of Attending a National Convention: Our Experiences at AABT." -- Sue Jacobs, Associate Professor, Counseling. ******* RECEPTION WILL HONOR NYLA JUHL IMLER AND ELVIRA SZIGETI The College of Nursing will host a reception for Nyla Juhl Imler and Elvira Szigeti Friday, Dec. 12, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Alumni Center. Drs. Imler and Szigeti, both long-time faculty members of the College of Nursing, are leaving the University effective Dec. 31. Please join us to wish them well in their future pursuits. -- Elizabeth G. Nichols, Dean, College of Nursing. https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/dec5.htm[7/29/2019 3:32:41 PM] University Letter ******* MEETING WILL DISCUSS FORMATION OF UNIVERSITY CLUB Faculty and staff are invited to gather Monday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. to brainstorm about working with the North Dakota Museum of Art on a lunchroom/University Club project on the main floor of the Museum. Coffee and treats will be served. The big dream is to set up a capital construction campaign to help build a conservatory on the back of the Museum. Let's see what people would like to do. For more information, contact Sandy Donaldson at 777-4461 or by e-mail at [email protected]. -- Sandra Donaldson, English and Women Studies. ******* INTERNATIONAL CENTRE WILL HOLD FREE CELEBRATION LUNCHEON The International Centre invites the UND campus and Greater Grand Forks community to a free International Buffet Lunch Celebration Wednesday, Dec. 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the International Centre, 2908 University Ave. Thanks to so many people, we have had an extremely successful semester. This is our opportunity to share our appreciation. Please mark your calendars now, and join your friends at this event. International food, tea, and coffee will be provided. All are welcome. -- Sharon Rezac Andersen, Director, International Centre. ******* RECEPTION WILL HONOR JAYNE COUPLAND The Business Office will host a farewell reception for Jayne Coupland Friday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in 204 Twamley Hall. Jayne has completed over eight years of service to the University. Please join us to wish Jayne well as she travels to Omaha, Neb., to continue her education. Everyone is welcome. -- Wanda Sporbert, Business Office. ******* KARL SMITH TO PRESENT WORKSHOPS ON COOPERATIVE LEARNING Karl A. Smith, a nationally recognized leader in cooperative learning methods, will return to UND to present several workshops for faculty, lecturers, and graduate teaching assistants Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 29-31. Last year, his workshop was well received by participants, but because of limited space, some faculty were unable to attend. This year he will provide an introductory-level workshop for those unable to attend last year, a follow-up for those who attended last year and others experienced with cooperative learning, a separate workshop for GTAs, one specifically for the College of Education and Human Development faculty and students, and one for the Mathematics Department. The workshops are sponsored by the Office of Instructional Development and the Mathematics Department. Scheduled workshops include: Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 to 9 p.m.: Workshop for GTAs presenting the basics of cooperative learning through hands-on exercises and group participation. Similar in nature to the faculty workshop on Saturday morning. Open to all graduate teaching assistants. Friday, Jan. 30, 8:15 to 11:15 a.m .: Workshop for College of Education and Human Development faculty and students. Friday, Jan. 30, noon to 3 p.m.: Intermediate/advanced workshop (box lunch included) for those who attended Dr. Smith's workshop last year and others with considerable experience. It will include a discussion session to allow https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/dec5.htm[7/29/2019 3:32:41 PM] University Letter participants to share their successes and to help troubleshoot any difficulties. Friday, Jan. 30, 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Workshop for mathematics faculty and lecturers. Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Introductory level, open to all faculty and lecturers.