Minot State University Public Announcements

April 21, 2009 Campus Announcements

Events

Wednesday is Earth Day at MSU
At Minot State University, Earth Day 2009 will be commemorated Wednesday (April 22) in the Quad, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The following is a tentative agenda:
· Campus cleanup —Bags and gloves will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for the greatest impact during the cleanup.
· “Green businesses” booths — Learn the positive impact community businesses are having with their green practices.
· Signing by President David Fuller of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment at 11:30 a.m.
· Live music all day.
· Bring the following items to be recycled: aluminum cans, newspapers, plastic bottles and plastic shopping bags.
· “Creative Repurposing Contest” sponsored by the Art Club and Art Department. Bring your homemade projects made of recycled or reused items.

In case of inclement weather, activities will be held in the Beaver Dam.

For questions, contact Earth Day Committee members Paul Lepp, at 858-3503 paul.lepp@minotstateu.edu, Linda Olson, at 858-3836 or linda.olson@minotstateu.edu, or Penny Brandt, at 858-858-3310 or penny.brandt@minotstateu.edu.
--Earth Day Committee

SSWO fills a car in the Quad for Earth Day
This week, for Earth Day, the Student Social Work Organization is going to see how many times they can fill a car that is parked on the Quad with # 1 and #2 plastic recycling. There will be containers around the car and around campus; students, faculty and staff are asked to deposit their #1 and #2 plastic in the bins. The bins will be emptied into the car and, and the social work students will see how many times the car can be filled by Wednesday afternoon (April 22).

Most soda and water bottles are #1 plastic, and #2 plastic items include many shampoo bottles, detergent bottles and milk jugs. The kind of plastic can be ascertained by looking on the bottom of the container for a small recycle sign, in which there is a number written. If it indicates 1 or 2, it is recyclable here in Minot, and can be deposited in the special recycle bins on campus this week only. Plastic recycling can be done on an on-going basis at Earth Recycling, which is located at 3005 - 4th Ave. NW here in Minot. All plastics collected this week at MSU will be taken there.

For questions, contact 858-4259 or debra.dewitz@minotstateu.edu.
--Deb DeWitz, SSWO faculty advisor

Retirement Social slated for today
Don’t forget the annual retirement social today (April 21), from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Conference Center on the third floor of the Student Center. Presentations will begin at 2:30 p.m. Those retiring this year include Ken Billings, plant services; Judy Bjornson, Gordon B. Olson Library; Larry Crabbe, plant services; Dick Debertin, Center for Extended Learning; David McCormack, math and computer science; Donald Mosser, plant services; Helen Oie, plant services; Helen Otto, MSU Post Office; and Gary Ryum, plant services. Past retirees have also been invited. Refreshments will be available. Please stop by and enjoy the fun.

For questions, contact 858-3352 or wes.matthews@minotstateu.edu.
--Wes Matthews, director of human resources

‘Pride of MSU’ to showcase Spring Concert with Jazz Ensemble
The Minot State University Concert Band, “The Pride of MSU,” will present its Spring Concert on Tuesday (April 28). The concert will be held in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for admission.2009_Spring_Concert.pdf

For further information or questions, call 858-3189.
--Joseph Alme, director of bands

Orenunn Trio to perform recital Wednesday evening
On Wednesday evening (April 22) at 7:30 p.m., the Orenunn Trio will give a recital in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. The trio specializes in new music, and it should be a great show.

2009_Recital_Poster.pdf



For more information, contact 858-3191 or mark.boren@minotstateu.edu.
--Mark Boren, coordinator of brass studies



General Information

CASCLS offers reassignment time
The Center for the Applied Study of Cognition and Learning Sciences will be awarding reassignment time equivalent to three credits to faculty members who wish to become more involved with its cognitive science research, grant development or events. One award will be made in fall 2009 and one in spring 2010.

If you are interested in becoming more involved in the work of the CASCLS, please contact either Deb Jensen (deb.jensen@minotstateu.edu, 858-3043) or Lisa Borden-King (lisa.borden-king@minotstateu.edu, 858-3158).

The Application for CASCLS Reassignment Time can be found on the MSU web site at: http://www.minotstateu.edu/cascls/faculty_partners.shtml
--Deb Jensen, chair of teacher education and human performance and associate professor of education

Sustainability tip of the week
This week’s tip was shameless stolen from the Minot Area Schools Federal Credit Union “GoingGreen” calendar. Get yours at Earth Day on the Quad tomorrow (April 22). Approximately 75 percent of the energy used by home electronics is used while the appliance is turned off. To stop this invisible drain, plug electronics into a power strip and turn off the power strip when the appliances are not in use.

Further resources available at http://www.minotstateu.edu/sustain/.

The next meeting of the Sustainability Committee is Tuesday (April 28) at 8:30 a.m. in Crane Hall. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
--Sustainability Committee

MSU in the News
(To inform the MSU community of Minot State items in the media, the Office of Public Information will provide links to items.)

This weekend, Dan Erdmann, an MSU alumnus, did a story on the service provided by MSU students, faculty and staff during the community sandbagging effort. http://www.kxmc.com/video.asp?ArticleId=363408&VideoId=27512

Last month, Sandra Starr, retired music faculty member, was inducted into the Music Educators Fall of Fame. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/527026.html

Reminder: Check the campus calendar on the MSU home page for additional events at http://www.minotstateu.edu/.


























































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