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If you are developing or revising a course this summer, and if you plan to incorporate writing in your course, consider taking part in the Teaching with Writing workshop. The 20-hour workshop takes place over six sessions in late May. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a final version of the syllabus, assignment […]

The Law Library will have the following hours for Spring Break: Friday, March 11 – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, March 13 – closed Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20 – 10 […]

Freshman Getting Started 2011, an advisement and registration program for new freshmen, will take place on campus through July 15. All students must have a reservation to attend and all session reservations are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. All reservations should be made online at http://gettingstarted.und.edu/freshman/. Freshman Getting Started 2011 is a two-day program to which […]

Learn how to give fatigued eyes some relief with a simple focusing exercise and find out what is really in your drive-through tacos on the next edition of Studio One. Daily activities such as driving and spending time in front of a PC can be tough on the eyes. Overuse of the eye muscles can […]

All 2010 flexcomp reimbursement vouchers must be submitted to the Payroll Office by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31. Any balances remaining as of Dec. 31, 2010 may still be reimbursed to you if services occur prior to March 16. The “use it or lose it” rule will be applied if the March 31 deadline is […]

Campus Safety and Security has now posted the 2011 winter edition of Spotlight on Safety on their web page. Please click on this link below to check it out: http://und.edu/student-life/safety/ehs/spotlight.cfm. — Corrinne Kjelstrom, insurance specialist/manager, Campus Safety and Security, 777-2785, corrinne.kjelstrom@email.und.edu.

The results are in for the fourth week of the RecycleMania competition. This is the third year UND has participated in the program designed to increase recycling and minimize waste. Other North Dakota schools competing are Minot State and Jamestown. UND ranks 105th of 180 in the “Waste Minimization” competition. In this competition, schools compete […]

Making small changes can make a big difference in the amount of solid waste you generate. In the office: Print and copy only what you need Make double-sided copies Post or route internal memos Use e-mail or voice mail Use scrap paper for internal memos Proof documents on screen Replace cover sheets with fax-it notes […]

The U-Shine Award was developed by Staff Senate to recognize and award outstanding staff employees who make a difference on our campus. All benefited staff employees are eligible for nomination. UND faculty, staff and students are encouraged to nominate and recognize that special someone who, they believe, did something extraordinary, or have gone above and […]

The quarterly deadline for Fish Award nominations is  Thursday, March 31. Developed by the COSE Board of Directors, the Fish Award: Symbolizes, excellence in customer service Recognizes employees who promote customer service in state government Acknowledges employees who model excellence in customer service to other fellow state employees. Exemplifies the standard “We all have a […]

The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life (IPPL) and Why? Radio are pleased to announce their newly redesigned web site. Visit, explore, and listen to all the past episodes of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life. Listen to the latest episode, “In A Different Voice and After,” with psychologist, feminist and philosopher, Carol Gilligan. It is […]

Effective March 1, the N.D. State Fleet has adjusted their rental rates for state owned vehicles. Please use the following rates when estimating a trip: Sedan — .353 Minivan — .393 12-15 pass. van — .603 Compact 4×4 SUV — .463 Expedition, 6 pass. — .503 Suburban, 6 pass. — .603 Pickup, ext. cab, 4×4, […]

It’s not too late to make plans to use the SGID (Small Group Instructional Diagnosis) method for receiving midterm feedback from students in your classes. The SGID process, facilitated by a trained faculty colleague, is a method of soliciting student perceptions about the progress of their learning. Since it is conducted by an outsider to […]

The Assessment of Teaching (USAT) forms are available at Institutional Research, 403 Twamley Hall. Please estimate the number of forms you need and request them from our office. Our phone number is 777-4358. — Carmen Williams, director, Institutional Research, 777-4358, carmenwilliams@mail.und.edu.

Julie A. Andersson has been named assistant professor in the Physician Assistant Program at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is a seasoned professional in providing emergency and urgent care in rural areas. “We are excited to have Julie on board with us,” said Jeanie McHugo, director of the UND PA Program. “Her […]