The latest issue of North Dakota Quarterly, “Hemingway in His and Our Time,” is now available. This issue sets Ernest Hemingway as the centerpiece of discussion, offering an assortment of essays and reviews that highlight the real world aspects of his fiction. An essay by Matthew Nickel regards Hemingway’s Under Kilimanjaro in terms of physical […]
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Frozen Four watch parties have been set across the country. Sites follow. See list online at www.undalumni.org/Page.aspx?pid=1755. NCAA Frozen Four Semi-Final (UND vs Michigan), Thursday, Apr. 7: R.T. O’Sullivan’s 1010 West Southern Avenue Mesa, Ariz. 480-844-1290 Social: 4 p.m. Game Time: 5:30 p.m. R.T. O’Sullivan’s 6646 Superstition Springs Mesa, Ariz. 480-396-9933 Social: 4 p.m. Game […]
The week of April 10-16 has been designated as National Student Employment Week. The observance of this week provides an opportunity for employers, as educators, to recognize the many valuable contributions student employees make to our campus, and to emphasize the benefits of the student employment program. Please use this opportunity to show your appreciation […]
The Campus Barber Shop in the Memorial Union will be closed Tuesday, April 5, for the funeral of Gerald E. “Jerry” Pokrzywinski, who operated the shop for more than 50 years.
With summer right on our doorstep, students are beginning to plan their class schedules for the upcoming semesters. We would like to ask faculty and advisors to inform students about the online course options available over the summer. While many students will leave Grand Forks when the spring semester concludes, online courses present a great […]
TIAA-CREF representatives will be on campus April 5-7 for individual counseling sessions. This individual counseling session will help you simplify your retirement by: Providing objective advice and asset allocation based on your individual needs Showing you how you can obtain a personalized actionable plan Recommending fund selections to keep you on track to and through […]
Follow the 2011 flood fight on the Chester Fritz Library web site: http://library.und.edu. The web site features web cameras in Grand Forks and Fargo. The web site also offers links to flood maps and to Grand Forks flood information, as well as road conditions and crest projections. — Wilbur Stolt, Chester Fritz Library, 777-2189, wilbur.stolt@library.und.edu.
Faculty may rent Spring Commencement regalia through the UND Bookstore. Costs are: gown, tam, tassel – $31 hood – $30 The last day to place an order is April 7. — Ashley Sayles, general merchandise manager, UND Bookstore.
Staff Senate 2011 election results are in. We would like to welcome returning and new senators. Chad Bushy, CILT; Katie Douthit, Payroll; Richard Durand, Resident Services; Diane Hillebrand, Research Affairs; Patricia Hodny,School of Law; Marco Holter, Steam Plant; Joan Jensen, Dining Services; Nancy Krom, Institutional Research; Sharley Kurtz, Nursing; Darin Lee, Mailing Services; Lynn Lee, […]
ROTC cadets will be doing physical training through April 17 on campus. The cadets will carry simulated weapons as part of the training. Also, on Thursday, March 31, cadets will train on the football stadium field in the afternoon with simulated weapons. — Duane Czapiewski, Chief of Police.
The University will present 10 awards for merit of $1,000 each to staff employees. In addition, the UND Proud Award of $1,000 will be presented. The Meritorious Service Awards will be given to employees in each of five major groups. These groups and the number of awards presented are: Executive, Administrative, and Professional (3); Technical/ […]
The following 14 Council members were elected on an at-large basis to serve two-year terms on the University Senate from September 2011 through August 2013: Gail Bass, Pamela Beck, April Bradley, John Bridewell, Mary Drewes, Adam Kitzes, Yvette Koepke-Nelson, Marcia Mikulak, Sarah Mosher, Eric Murphy, Donald Poochigian, Curt Stofferahn, Anne Walker and Julia Zhao. Eric […]
How well do you know UND? Institutional Research Briefs now available online
Categories: Announcements
March 30, 2011
The latest issue of the Institutional Research Office newsletter is available online at www.und.edu/dept/datacol/newsletter/newsletter-2011-apr.pdf. Highlighted in the April 2011 issue: Highlights from the Campus Quality Survey (UND employees) ACT scores Website coming FSSE and USAT announcements How well do you know UND? — Carmen Williams, director, Institutional Research.
April 4-8 is National Open Holster Week. UND’s Females for Firearms, a registered student organization, will be participating in this event. Students may come to class wearing an empty gun holster (a legal method of protest). — Duane Czapiewski, UND Police.
The Conflict Resolution Center will offer training, “Learn to Facilitate Effective Meetings,” Monday and Tuesday, April 11 and 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On April 11, you will learn to increase the usefulness and efficiency of your meetings, including setting agendas, preparation, engagement, follow-up, and time management. On April 12, you will learn […]