University of North Dakota UND Scholarly Commons Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special University Letter Archive Collections 7-6-2006 Volume 43, Number 51: July 06, 2006 University of North Dakota Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.und.edu/u-letter Recommended Citation University of North Dakota, "Volume 43, Number 51: July 06, 2006" (2006). University Letter Archive. 231. https://commons.und.edu/u-letter/231 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]. The University of North Dakota | University Letter Main Navigation SEARCH UND Print this Issue ISSUE: Volume 43, Number 51: July 06, 2006 A to Z Index Map Contents ABOUT U LETTER Events to Note University Letter is published electronically weekly on UND offers "Summer at UND" program Tuesday afternoons. Submissions are due at 10 a.m. Regional musicians to perform at the Empire Arts Center Tuesday. Doctoral examination set for Hanna Rue U LETTER Summer Graduation Expo set for July 11 U Letter Home Doctoral examination set for Donna Fishbeck Submit a Story Betty Gard retirement reception set for July 11 Doctoral examination set for Mandy Meyer Donald Anderson retirement reception set for July 12 UND couple write and perform one-act play North Dakota Horticultural Society Conference set for July 13-15 Doctoral examination set for Elaine Larson Surface and Ground Water Engineering Camp planned for grades 5-8 U2 lists workshops Announcements Bismarck radiologist named radiology chair Transportation lists account billing codes ITSS lists special computer pricing Web sites should point to new search engine July hours listed for Health Sciences Library Summer apparel available at the Sioux Shop Internal job openings listed UND offers "Summer at UND" program The University’s Summer Events program offers a wide range of activities for the community during the summer months, such as cultural or athletic events, youth camps or specialized workshops. Events are typically open to the public. Events through July 15 follow. • July 1 - July 14, Freshman Getting Started Program, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Union • July 1 - July 23, Portraits Exhibition, North Dakota Museum of Art https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletter.php?backID=230[7/10/2019 4:24:42 PM] The University of North Dakota | University Letter • July 1 - Sept. 19, Vance Gellert - REAL: Artists and Landscapes Exhibition, North Dakota Museum of Art • July 2 – Aug. 6, 55psi Biking Club, noon, outside Memorial Union • July 5 - Aug. 1, Summer Reading Program, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Education Building • July 7 – Aug. 25, Star Parties, dusk, UND Observatory • July 9 - 15, Boys Hockey Camp, various times, Ralph Engelstad Arena • July 9 - 15, Girls Hockey Camp, various times, Ralph Engelstad Arena • July 9 - 16, Aerospace Summer Camp, 5 to 7 p.m., UND Campus • July 10 – 11, Differentiated Instruction Workshop, T&L 900, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Union • July 10 - 13, Hitter and Setter Volleyball Camp, various times, Betty Engelstad Arena and Hyslop Sports Center • July 10 - 14, Four-Legged Friend Summer Art Day Camp, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Dakota Museum of Art • July 12 - 13, Differentiating Instruction Workshop, T&L 900, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Union • July 12 - 13, Compromising Positions, 7:30 p.m., Burtness Lab Theatre • July 13 - 15, Defense and Passing Volleyball Camp, various times, Betty Engelstad Arena and Hyslop Sports Center • July 13 – 15, North Dakota State Horticulture Society, Memorial Union For more information about the Summer Events program, or to view the entire calendar of events from July 1 - Aug. 31, visit www.summer.und.edu. If you have questions on events/activities, contact the Summer Events Office at 777-0841. -- Sara Satter, Program Assistant, Summer Events, Division of Continuing Education, [email protected], 777-0841 BACK TO TOP Regional musicians to perform at the Empire Arts Center The Summer Sounds Concert Series continues Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m., Empire Arts Center. The featured musicians are Deborah Halstad, Gareth McNichol-Briggs, the Neckties and Reconcile. The concert includes styles from folk, pop, rock, and a bit of comedic commentary. The final concerts in the Summer Sounds series are July 17 and 24. Admission is $4 for students and $5 for adults. For more information, check our web site at www.empireartscenter.com or call 701-746-5500. -- Jan Orvik, editor, for Empire Arts Center. BACK TO TOP Doctoral examination set for Hanna Rue The final examination for Hanna Rue, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Clinical Psychology, is set for 9 a.m. July 11, in 210 Corwin-Larimore Hall. The dissertation title is "Teaching Educators Functional Assessment Procedures." Alan King (Psychology) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend. -- Joseph Benoit, Dean, Graduate School. BACK TO TOP Summer Graduation Expo set for July 11 The Summer Grad Expo will be held July 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the main floor of the Memorial Union. A visit to the Expo will be a one-stop information source for students graduating Aug. 4. The Registrar's Office will be on hand with a list of students eligible to graduate and is able to verify addresses for mailing of diplomas. https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletter.php?backID=230[7/10/2019 4:24:42 PM] The University of North Dakota | University Letter The UND Bookstore and Herff Jones will have regalia, diploma covers, frames, and class rings for purchase and viewing. Financial aid can answer questions about student loan payments. Career Services will assist with job searches. The Alumni Association will explain services to new graduates. Additional information about UND's Graduate School, photographers, and catering will also be available. Faculty are invited to attend and check out custom regalia that can be ordered through the Barnes & Noble UND Bookstore. If you have questions, contact the Office of Ceremonies and Special Events at 777-6393 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information about Summer Commencement 2006, visit the web page at http://commencement.und.edu. -- Dawn Botsford, Events Coordinator, Office of Ceremonies & Special Events, [email protected], 777-6393 BACK TO TOP Doctoral examination set for Donna Fishbeck The final examination for Donna Fishbeck, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Educational Leadership, is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in Room 104, Education Building. The dissertation title is "Professional Development Needs of Student Affairs Professionals Within the North Dakota University System." Angela Koppang (Educational Leadership) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend. -- Joseph Benoit, Dean, Graduate School. BACK TO TOP Betty Gard retirement reception set for July 11 The staff of the Chester Fritz Library invites you to a reception honoring Betty Gard in the Library’s East Asian Room from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. She is retiring after serving the University for three and one half decades. While at UND, she has served as documents librarian, bibliographer, reference librarian and library administrator. She has overseen the activities of the reference department, which is recognized for its commitment to quality service. In addition to her work at UND, she has been very active in state and national professional associations. In recognition of her professional service, the North Dakota Library Association named Gard the Librarian of the Year in 2002. The American Library Association also has benefited greatly from her participation on many division and section committees, and her leadership skills have been recognized with appointments to chair positions on numerous committees. She has served as state representative to the American Library Association Council for two terms. Those who know Betty will attest to her many talents. She has been a frequent star of dramatic and musical productions in Grand Forks Community Theater. Her credits also include roles in independent films. Betty is moving to Seattle, Wash., where she will be closer to her children. Her new address is: 2340 Minor Ave. East, #2, Seattle, WA 98102, [email protected] The University, the Chester Fritz Library, the library profession, and the Grand Forks community have greatly benefited from her contributions and she will be missed. Come wish her well as she begins her new adventures. -- Wilbur Stolt, director of libraries. BACK TO TOP Doctoral examination set for Mandy Meyer The final examination for Mandy Meyer, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Anatomy and Cell Biology, is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Room B710, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The dissertation title is "Decreased Renal Basement Membrane Thickening is Accompanied by Elevated Renal https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletter.php?backID=230[7/10/2019 4:24:42 PM] The University of North Dakota | University Letter Antioxidants in the Ames Dwarf Mouse Model of Delayed Aging." Edward Carlson (Anatomy) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend. -- Joseph Benoit, Dean, Graduate School. BACK TO TOP Donald Anderson retirement reception set for July 12 Donald Anderson, laboratory technician, will be honored at a retirement reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Center for Biomedical Research facility. He is retiring after more than 25 years of service at UND. Please come and wish him well.