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May 5, 2010 Campus Announcements

Events

Second VPAF candidate interviews this week

The campus and the public are invited to meet the second vice president for administration and finance finalist, Marlys Magnuson, of Minot, during an open forum Thursday (May 6) in the Missouri Room, 9 a.m. Troy Caserta, Layton, Utah, will visit the campus later.



The candidates’ interviews will all follow the same format, and their presentations will answer, “As VPAF, how would you position MSU to respond to fiscal challenges and opportunities to make us a premier institution in the Great Plains?" A time for questions will follow their presentations. Magnuson’s resume is attached.

2010_Marlys Magnuson Resume.pdf

Dick Jenkins, vice president for student affairs, chairs the search committee. For questions, contact 858-3489 or darla.weigel@minotstateu.edu.

--Darla Weigel, administrative assistant to the vice president for student affairs



Chandler bids Minot State farewell today

It is with great sadness that I announce I will be leaving Minot State University. My husband, who is in the Air Force, has received orders, and we will be moving to Albuquerque, N.M., in June. It has been a pleasure working with all of you, and I have great pride in the work we have all done to help our MSU students over the last five years. I wanted to make sure I have the opportunity to say good-bye to students, staff and faculty before some of you leave for the summer. Therefore, Main 106 has been reserved from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. today (May 5) so you can all stop by, have some cake and punch and I can say good-bye! Thank you all for the great memories!

--Debra Chandler, student services advisor



Award-winning filmmaker to discuss inclusion tonight

Through the efforts of the MSU Disability Advocacy Committee, in collaboration with Pathfinder Parent Center in Minot, Dan Habib, a filmmaker, will introduce “Including Samuel” this evening (May 5) in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at 7 p.m. Habib, the father of a boy with cerebral palsy, will lead discussion following the one‐hour public screening.



Shot and produced over four years, Habib's award‐winning documentary film chronicles the Habib family's efforts to include Samuel in every facet of their lives. The film also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts.



The trailer for the film and other information is available at www.includingsamuel.com/home.aspx.



Everyone, students, faculty, staff and the public, is welcome. Refreshments will be served in the lobby area.2010_Including Samuel.pdf



For questions, contact Rebecca Anhorn, associate professor of education, at 858-3482 or rebecca.anhorn@minotstateu.edu or Johnna Westby, assistant professor of special education, at 858-4245 or johnna.westby@minotstateu.edu.

--MSU Disability Advocacy Committee



General Information

President’s Report on Web site

The President’s Report from the April 21 University Cabinet meeting has been posted to the Office of the President’s Web site. The link is www.minotstateu.edu/president/report/presidents_report_04_21_10.pdf.

--Deb Wentz, executive assistant to the president



Parking needs for special visitors to campus

Due to a need for additional parking spots for visitors to the campus during May, a lot will be blocked off to accommodate them. For those temporarily displaced during this time, we would encourage you to park north of the Dome during the time listed below.

Friday (May 7) — for the first CONNECT session for fall 2010 incoming students, L lot will be set aside for them. The check-in and check-out sessions will be held in Harnett Hall for this session.

We appreciate your understanding in being displaced to accommodate extra visitors on campus. For questions, call 858-3210.

--Roger Kluck, director of facilities



CETL Travel Grants available

The Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning would like to announce the opportunity for Faculty and Staff CETL Travel Grants. The purpose of the CETL Faculty and Staff Travel Grant is to provide opportunities for faculty and staff to attend conferences that will assist in increasing engagement opportunities for MSU students, both inside and outside of the classroom. During the first round of awards, all grant applications are due May 30, with travel occurring no later than September 30. CETL Travel Grant information, instructions and all associated forms can be found on the CETL Website at www.minotstateu.edu/cetl/CETLtravelgrant.shtml.



Please contact 858-3177 or beth.odahlen@minotstateu.edu with any questions.

--Beth Odahlen, CETL director



Absence Confirmation

Confirmation of anticipated student absence from class for softball
The following students will be unable to attend classes Thursday (May 6) after 3 p.m. in order to travel to and from Valley City to participate in a softball conference tournament:



Bartel, Brittany

Britz, Jana
Elliott, Melissa
Friesen, Tiffany
Gautron, Corinne
Giles, Josie
Greenberg, Amanda
Hoehn, Emily
Kruk, Britney
Landles, Lindsey
Lundeen, Molly
Matthewson, Leah
Mitchell, Deanna
Murray, Shannon
Penner, Janessa
Sparwood, Brittany
Thiesen, Kyla
Waldner, Bailey
Ziler, Nicole

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 858-4452 or bill.triplett@minotstateu.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.
--Bill Triplett, head softball and assistant women’s basketball coach
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Notifying the Office of Student Life or faculty members through the Office of Public Information (using this format or by any other means) does not constitute an excused absence. Whenever a student anticipates an absence, he/she should contact the appropriate faculty member prior to missing class.

It is up to the discretion of the faculty member whether students will be excused from class or allowed to make up any missed work. Each faculty member establishes his/her own guidelines regarding class absence, and whether or not a student will be allowed to make up missed work.*
*Based upon “Class Absence Policy,” 2000 - 2002 Student Handbook - Minot State University.



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


























































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