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University Letter Home Submit Article Search Archive Subscribe Unsubscribe UND Home University Relations University Letter DATE Friday, March 27, 49636 ISSUE: Volume 43, Number 8: October 14, 2005 TOP STORIES Kupchella gives “State of the University” address at U Council meeting Search committee appointed for dean of outreach programs EVENTS TO NOTE Jones will present “Written in the Margins” Discussion focuses on faith at work Celebrate Ukraine Thursday night Christus Rex hosts book study Neuropsychologist to give psychology colloquium Oct. 14 Johnson will discuss EPSCoR research Haertel presents seminar on two-day equatorial waves Biology hosts seminars Physics hosts colloquium Friday Bandura will speak at Northern Lights Psychology Conference Classic movies will show at Empire Centralian Singers, Concert Choir perform Oct. 16 Participants sought for charity ride, walk/run Graduate committee will not meet Monday Hagerty Lecture features speaker from Washington Post Global Visions film series continues Counseling center director candidate will take part in open forum Women’s Choir, Varsity Bards will perform Oct. 18 Building Bridges event will be part of Make a Difference Week Lecture series marks 100th anniversary of theory of relativity Theology for Lunch series continues Education to host campus discussion of Fighting Sioux image use Faculty invited to public scholarship luncheon panel Final fall leadership series presentation set for Oct. 19 Physician will discuss pediatric, allergy health Theatre department presents Grease Pro Musica concert features saxophones Flying team competes in regional competition Oct. 20-22 Scientist presents LEEPS lectures Oct. 21 Used book sale will be Oct. 21, 22 Lotus Center will hold retreat, talk Master Chorale presents Shakespeare concert Flu vaccine available for high-risk members of U community https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/10142005.html[7/26/2019 11:46:32 AM] University of North Dakota | University Letter: DATE Keep Going program runs Oct. 24-28 Web conference focuses on recruiting/retaining diverse faculty FlexComp open enrollment meetings set Enron whistleblower will be keynote speaker at ethics symposium Wellness center offers nutrition, fitness classes Agenda items due for Oct. 20 University Senate meeting Research proposals due for Nov. 4 IRB consideration Student/faculty reading group leaders sought Space studies holds weekly star parties U2 lists workshops ANNOUNCEMENTS Sadeh named managing editor of Astropolitics Barbara Combs appointed director of teacher education Nominations sought for honorary degrees Nominations for faculty awards accepted through Nov. 4 Student nominations sought for “Who’s Who” Send departmental publications to University archives Senate committee awards travel funds Studio One lists features Med school hires people to pose as patients Costume donations sought for hurricane survivors in Baton Rouge News from the UND Bookstore New gifts available at museum shop University Children’s Center offers full-time child care Kupchella gives “State of the University” address at U Council meeting The University Council will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The agenda follows: 1. University Senate status report, Sue Jeno, chair. 2. “State of the University” address, President Kupchella. 3. Matters arising, Sue Jeno, chair. The University Council consists of the following who are employed primarily on the Grand Forks campus: The president, vice presidents, registrar, director of libraries, all deans, all department chairpersons, all full-time faculty of the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor; program directors, coordinators, assistant and associate deans who concurrently hold faculty rank; the director of the counseling center; professional librarians, and such other academic personnel and administrative officers as the Council may designate. The quorum necessary for the transaction of business is 25 percent of the Council membership, or 157 of the current 628 members. Council meetings are normally co-chaired by the chairperson of the Senate and the president of the University. The registrar is ex officio secretary. The meetings are open to all, and students, staff and the general public are invited to attend. – Carmen Williams, interim registrar Search committee appointed for dean of outreach programs A search committee has been appointed to find candidates for the position of associate vice president for outreach services and dean of outreach programs at the University. John Watson, dean of the School of Engineering and Mines, will chair the committee. The campus community will be invited to take part in the on-campus interviews when finalists are selected. Jim Shaeffer currently serves as associate vice president for outreach services, dean of outreach programs, and chief https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/10142005.html[7/26/2019 11:46:32 AM] University of North Dakota | University Letter: DATE information officer. He will leave the University Nov. 10 to join his family in Virginia. – Robert Boyd, vice president for student and outreach services Jones will present “Written in the Margins” Richard Jones, history, will present “Written in the Margins: Alexander Langer, South Tyrol, and The Definition of ‘Belonging,’” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in 116 Merrifield Hall. The talk will focus on the paradoxical work of Alexander Langer, a prolific writer/essayist and activist who sought to assert the Austro-German history and culture of his native region – South Tyrol/Alto Adige (since 1919 a part of Italy). Until Langer took his own life a little over a decade ago, however, he also eschewed the simplistic and provocative nationalist arguments that have characterized this contested region for more than a century and a half. – Rebecca Weaver-Hightower, assistant professor of English and postcolonial studies Discussion focuses on faith at work Faith at Work: Government/Politics will be Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Christus Rex Lutheran Campus Center, 3012 University Ave. Featured attendees are Duane Hafner, Stacey Horter, Jon Lovseth, Elliot Glassheim, Pete Haga, and Gary Malm. All are welcome to enjoy good food and faith-based conversation. This is a great opportunity to see how faith is drawn into political life and how professionals are working to explore faith in everyday life. – Christus Rex Celebrate Ukraine Thursday night The International Centre, 2908 University Ave., hosts cultural nights at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Join us Oct. 13 to celebrate the culture of Ukraine and Oct. 20 to celebrate the culture of Turkey. Everyone is welcome. – International programs, 777-6438 Christus Rex hosts book study Christus Rex will host a book study of Jim Wallis’ God’s Politics Thursdays at noon, Oct. 13, 20, and 27. Snacks and beverages provided. Please contact Christus Rex at 775-5581 to reserve a book, available at a discounted rate of $15. – Christus Rex Neuropsychologist to give psychology colloquium Oct. 14 Mark Haut, recipient of the 2005 UND psychology department outstanding alumni award, will present, “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correlates of Cognitive Reserve,” at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in 302 Corwin-Larimore Hall. All are welcome; it is free and open to the public. Dr. Haut received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University in 1988. Currently he is chief of the psychology section at the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at the West Virginia School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and is on the board of directors for the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Haut has also served as a principal investigator or co-investigator on over $1 million in research funding from several federal agencies including the National Institute of Aging, the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Centers for Disease Control. https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/10142005.html[7/26/2019 11:46:32 AM] University of North Dakota | University Letter: DATE – Psychology Johnson will discuss EPSCoR research The geography department is pleased to announce that Gary Johnson, assistant vice president for research, will be the speaker at an upcoming forum at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. His talk is titled, “North Dakota EPSCoR: Its Role in the UND Research Infrastructure.” All members of the UND community are invited. – Kevin Romig, geography Haertel presents seminar on two-day equatorial waves Patrick Haertel, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences, will present “Dynamics