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Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Hours At The Rec Center

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:28am — Stuart Birdseye

November 25-29: Rec Center Thanksgiving Hours

The Rec Center will have the following hours during the week of Thanksgiving:
Pohl Recreation Center
Wednesday, Nov. 25 6am-6pm
Thursday, Nov. 27 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Friday, Nov. 28 12pm-8pm
Saturday, Nov. 29 10am-7pm
Sunday, Nov. 30 12pm-12am

For a list of all individual area hours, please visit: http://www.unt.edu/recsports/recsports/hours.html

For more information about all Rec Sports programs, please visit www.unt.edu/recsports or call 940-565-2275 or 940-369-8347.

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Dec. 1: Rec Center Spring Items on Sale!

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:26am — Stuart Birdseye

All Rec Center Spring Items Go On Sale December 1!
*New Memberships
*Membership Renewals
*Locker Service
*Towel Service
*Climbing Wall Passes
*Group Exercise Passes

  • Payroll deduction will be available for Faculty & Staff, Faculty & Staff Spouse, Sponsored Adults and Faculty & Staff Dependent memberships for the Spring!

    • For more information about all Rec Sports programs, please visit www.unt.edu/recsports or call 940-565-2275 or 940-369-8347.

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    The November 2009 issue of Benchmarks Online is now available

    Wed, 11/18/2009 - 5:20pm — Claudia Lynch

    For a look at the entire issue, point your browser to:
    http://www.unt.edu/benchmarks

    Featured Articles in Benchmarks Online this month are:

    * Campus Computing News

    “CITC Portfolio & Project Management Update”

    The Computing and Information Technology Center (CITC) is in the midst of
    deploying an Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management System which will
    help provide greater transparency/operational visibility, enhanced team
    communication/collaboration, and more consistent delivery to our customers
    at UNT. Click on the link below for details.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/campus-computing-news

    * The ACUS/Adaptive Technology Lab Moves to ISB 104

    The ACUS/Adaptive Technology General Access Computer Lab has completed
    its move from ISB 110 to ISB 104. Now located in the front of the Science
    and Technology Library, the lab will allow greater access for persons with
    disabilities. Check it out!
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/acusadaptive-technology-la...

    * Planned Outage to the myUNT portal and EIS Learning Solutions for Software Upgrade

    Some portions of EIS, the university's Enterprise Information System, are
    being upgraded to an enhanced version of software. Details within.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/planned-outage-myunt-porta...

    * Campus Subscription to Higher Education Newsletters

    Faculty will be pleased to learn that the University of North Texas has negotiated
    a group online subscription allowing campus members free access to the Online
    Classroom & The Teaching Professor higher education newsletters produced by
    Magna Publications. Check it out!
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/campus-subscription-higher...

    * Thanksgiving Hours

    Turkey Day is just around the corner; hard to believe! Check out the hours
    for various campus computing facilities by clicking on the link below.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/thanksgiving-hours

    * Skype Should Rule the World!

    At least some people think so! Click on the link below to find out who and why.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/skype-should-rule-world

    * What We Do All Day (In Case You Were Wondering)

    The CITC is always looking for ways to improve our efficiency and increase
    the quality of service we provide to our users. To that end, we implemented
    Microsoft Project and are now reaping big rewards. Check it out!
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/what-we-do-all-day-case-yo...

    * Why do we share...?

    The topic of efficient resource sharing has been and continues to be hotly
    debated amongst computer scientists, system programmers, and system
    administrators. However, before diving in, let's consider why we even share
    at all?
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/why-do-we-share

    * Today's Cartoon

    Click below for an information age laugh.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/todays-cartoon

    Don't forget the always informative articles found in:

    * "By the Numbers"- Not really a column, but a feature,
    giving you a glimpse behind the scenes of the volumes of data,
    spam, etc. processed, managed, and otherwise handled here at UNT.
    Current numbers can be viewed on the right hand side of the front page.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/news

    * "RSS Matters" is the monthly column written by the Research
    and Statistical Support Group in Academic Computing Services.
    Their articles focus on topics of a statistical and/or research
    methods nature.

    This month Mike Clark bids everyone “farewell,” and
    reflects on the Research and Statistical Support enterprise.
    Read all about it!
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/rss-matters

    * The Network Connection - "The Network Connection" may well be
    the longest running column in computer publishing history.

    This month, Dr. Baczewski asks the intriguing question “Are You
    Older than the Internet?” Click on the Network Connection link
    below and find out why.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/network-connection

    * Link of the Month - This month’s link is UNT Health Science
    Center website    . Click on the link below and check it out!
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/link-of-month

    * Helpdesk FYI - A monthly feature from the CITC Helpdesk.
    Each month they tackle a topic that has been of particular
    interest to callers/visitors to the Helpdesk.

    This month Mac Edwards talks about "Connecting to
    EagleConnect using Thunderbird." Click on the link below and
    read all about it.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/helpdesk-fyi

    * Short Courses - Every semester, Academic Computing Services (ACS)
    offers short courses on computer-related topics, many of them having
    to do with statistical research. This column keeps you up-to-date on
    what is being offered and when as well as other training opportunities.

    The fall Short Courses are over but there are many training
    opportunities available. Check it out!
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/short-courses

    * Staff Activities

    New employees, people who are no longer employed at the Computing
    and Information Technology Center, awards and recognitions and
    other items of interest featured here.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/staff-activities

    * IRC News

    Minutes of the Information Resources Council are printed here when
    they are available. No minutes are printed this month.
    http://web3.unt.edu/benchmarks/issues/2009/11/irc-news


    Please Note: The University of North Texas will never ask for personal
    information by e-mail. If you receive an e-mail purporting to be from
    the University that asks for personal information or account passwords,
    do not respond. If there is any question regarding the authenticity of
    an email, please contact UNT Information Security at (940) 369-7800.

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    Read the Fall 2009 EIS Status Report

    Wed, 11/18/2009 - 2:34pm — Cathy Gonzalez

    To learn about current EIS news, read the latest issue of theEnterprise - EIS Status Report.

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    December - Training opportunities sponsored by Human Resources

    Wed, 11/18/2009 - 1:16pm — Carolyn Bobo

    The Human Resources Department is sponsoring some great training opportunities in December that include important holiday items such as Stress Management (12/03/09) and Time Management (12/16/09) to help you both professionally and personally.

    Featured Training: Manager Roundtable Discussion held on 12/2/09
    This session is a highly interactive, scenario-based session that focuses on different employee relations issues that a manager might encounter. The case study approach allows participants to work through real issues, allowing the opportunity to learn from others and leave with new ideas and effective solutions.

    Session Title Date Time
    Business Writing and Communication 12/1/2009 10:30-12:00pm
    Manager Roundtable Discussion 12/2/2009 1:30-3:00pm
    Stress Management 12/3/2009 9:00-10:30am
    Corrective Action 12/8/2009 1:30-3:00pm
    Employee Recognition & Engagement 12/9/2009 1:30-3:00pm
    Self-Discipline/Anger Management 12/10/2009 9:00-10:30am
    Developing Effective Teams 12/15/2009 10:30-12:00pm
    Time Management:
    Managing people, Paper & Work-life 12/16/2009 1:30-3:00pm
    Succession Planning 12/17/2009 9:00-10:30am

    Register Now: https://www.hr.unt.edu/main/forms/training/TrainingRegForm.php
    Important Note: When you click on the Online Registration Form, you may be directed to a page that states 'There is a problem with this Website's Security Certificate'. If this occurs, please click 'Continue to webpage'. The webpage is secure.

    Training Sessions Now Available via the Web!
    If you are unable to attend sessions, you can access them in video format via the web. Go to https://www.hr.unt.edu/main/forms/CompStudy/VideoTableContent.php and log in with EUID and password.

    If you complete a training session via the web, do not forget to send an email to mara.butler@unt.edu to let her know you completed a session so your training record can be updated in EIS to reflect your professional development activities.

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    11/20/2009 - Tea, Samosas and the "Promise of Education"

    Tue, 11/17/2009 - 1:47pm — Sheena Connell

    Date

    11/20/2009 11:00 am

    Location

    International Welcome Center: ISB 286

    Description

    This Friday
    Tea, Samosas & the “Promise of Education” ----- Benefiting internally displaced families of Pakistan

    Please join us for tea, samosas and a presentation on the work of the Women’s Literacy Drive Organization (WLDO). We will have arts and hand crafts made by internally displaced families of Pakistan for sale, as well as information on how you can help this empowering organization.

    Sponsored by Pakistani Student Association & Women’s Literacy Drive Organization.
    Education for every child, Independence for every woman

    Women’s Literacy Drive Organization (WLDO), founded by Shamim Bilgrami in 1991, is a humanitarian organization in Pakistan. It is non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian. WLDO is currently operating five independent schools which cater to the needs of more than four hundred deprived women, children and internally displaced families within Karachi & the surrounding slums

    Tea & Samosas provided courtesy of Rasoi: The Indian Kitchen.

    12/03/2009 - 8 am-4 pm, Planning Your Retirement Seminar

    Tue, 11/17/2009 - 10:06am — Carolyn Bobo

    Date

    12/03/2009 8:00 am

    Location

    University Union Room 411

    Description

    It is never too late or too early to start planning your retirement. Come to a seminar sponsored by Human Resources to learn the answers to questions and obtain information to make informed choices about planning for retirement.

    The seminar, Planning Your Future, will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 in the University Union, Room 411.

    This annual event, organized by Human Resources, features workshops on ERS Insurance Benefits, TRS, Social Security Benefits, CNA Long Term Care, and Modified Service for Faculty. You may register for one or more of the workshops, but seating is limited so register early. Learn more from Human Resources at 940-565-4129.

    Register at : https://www.hr.unt.edu/main/forms/training/TrainingRegForm.php

    11/22/09 - Silent Auction, reception to benefit United Way agencies

    Tue, 11/17/2009 - 9:06am — Carolyn Bobo

    Date

    11/22/2009 4:00 pm

    Location

    Art building, Lightwell Gallery

    Description

    Students at UNT are pulling together to make a difference in our community by using their artistic and organizational talents. American Humanics, the nonprofit management student organization in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service, is teaming up with the Drawing 2 art classes in the College of Visual Arts and Design to present “Shhh!” The art students will create drawings representing all of the United Way partnering agencies, and you will have the opportunity to bid on the pieces at a silent auction Sunday, Nov. 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Art Building's Lightwell Art Gallery. All net proceeds benefit the partnering agencies of United Way of Denton County. Reception will include music and food.

    11/25/09- Holiday phone message

    Tue, 11/17/2009 - 8:48am — Tammy Sprabary

    The University Information Operator's regular voice mail message gives information about the University after normal working hours. This message is available to callers until 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 25, after this time, a special holiday message will be activated.

    In order to save you from having to make a special voice mail message for the holiday, please refer to the following information for instructions.

    Beginning at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, November 25, the University Information Operator's voice mail message will be available for departments use during the holiday. To have your phones answered with this message call-forward your phones to x-4101.

    The University Information Operator's voice mail will advise callers that the university offices are closed and provide a list of phone numbers of the facilities which will be open during the holiday.

    Departments who prefer to use their own answering machines or voice mail in lieu of the University Information Operator's voice mail message are encouraged to do so.

    To access the University Information Operator's voice mail message you must activate call-forwarding from the number or numbers you wish to have answered.

    Quick Instructions

    *72 x-4101 Programs and Activates

    *73 Deactivates (Monday, November 30, before 8:00am)

    If your phone is in a Uniform Call Distribution (UCD) group you must call-forward your night services number to x-4101 if you want to use this service.

    Should you have questions or comments about the University Operator's voice mail message, please call the Information Call Center at x-2000 or "0."

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    12/10/2009 12:00pm "One Survivor Remembers" Gerda Weissmann Klein

    Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:31am — Amber Bryant

    Date

    12/10/2009 12:00 pm

    Location

    CHILTON 245

    Description

    " One Survivor Remembers" Gerda Weissmann Klein

    Stand Up. Speak Out. Lend a Hand!

    In the winter of 1945, on the day of her liberation from six years of Nazi rule, Gerda Weissmann clung to life at the end of a 350-mile death march. She weighed 68 pounds, her hair had turned white, and she had not had a bath in three years. She survived with courage, grace and dignity.

    Gerda Weissmann Klein, renowned motivational speaker and Holocaust survivor, teaches each one of us about tolerance, understanding and making a difference. Gerda Klein’s spirit helped her survive six years under Nazi rule; through her story, and her unique perspective, she continues to help each one of us to understand the dangers of hate and extremism.

    This Videoconference Program will be held
    in
    Chilton 245
    from
    12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Time
    on
    December 10, 2009.
    Capacity is 40.

    Students involved in STAND UP. SPEAK OUT. LEND A HAND will hear from Gerda during a special interactive videoconference event and then embark upon their own service learning projects. Each participating school will be tasked with designing and implementing a service learning project that combats social issues in their community.

    In order to maintain an on-going dialogue over the course of the project, each class will create a wiki page and posting bi-weekly updates on their projects. Once a month, schools will be assigned a partner class who will review and comment on their wiki page (and vice versa). Students will then reconvene via videoconference to share their service learning projects with the Klein Foundation during a celebratory "Project Collaboration Videoconference" in March. We will break schools into smaller groups for project sharing to encourage dialogue among students!

    http://www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/Stand-Speak-Out-Lend-Hand

    12/01/09 - Retirement Party for Diana Reaves

    Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:09am — Rosemarie Preston

    Please join us in expressing our appreciation to Diana Reaves for her years of service to UNT and to TAMS.
    Retirement Party
    December 1, 2009
    2 to 4 PM
    Marquis 118

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    12/03/2009 1:00pm Graduate School: The Guide to Getting In

    Mon, 11/16/2009 - 10:24am — Shannon Sawyer

    Date

    12/03/2009 1:00 pm

    Location

    Learning Center, Union, Ste. 323

    Description

    Graduate School: The Guide to Getting In
    This workshop is designed to help students showcase their best attributes when applying to graduate school. Topics include:
    • The Admissions Process
    • Preparing for Entrance Exams
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • Writing a Personal Statement
    The workshop is free for UNT students, and they do not need to pre-register. Please bring your Student ID.

    12/17/2009 Succession Planning 9:00-10:30am

    Fri, 11/13/2009 - 10:22am — Mara Butler

    Date

    12/17/2009 9:00 am

    Location

    Marquis Hall room 118

    Description

    This session will focus on defining succession planning and how it can help prepare for future needs. The session provides the keys to success, mistakes to miss, leader qualities, development strategies and a gap analysis tool to help get started in the process.

    For further information contact x3885.

    12/16/2009 Time Management 1:30-3:00pm

    Fri, 11/13/2009 - 10:21am — Mara Butler

    Date

    12/16/2009 1:30 pm

    Location

    Marquis Hall room 118

    Description

    This session is for anyone who is interested in learning how to manage their time better. Participants will learn how to manage the mounds of paper and the people interactions that may be non productive to obtain more of a work-life balance.

    For further information contact x3885.

    12/15/2009 Developing Effective Teams 10:30-12:00pm

    Fri, 11/13/2009 - 10:20am — Mara Butler

    Date

    12/15/2009 10:30 am

    Location

    Marquis Hall room 118

    Description

    This session outlines what effective teams look like and how to develop them. Participants will learn the building blocks of effective teams, the stages of team development, how to increase trust and how to troubleshoot problems.

    For further information contact x3885.

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