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2/28/2013 ISS Newsletter
International Centre
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Skiing
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Dining Survey - chance to win a gift card!
Grants and Scholarships
Free Test Practice
Summer Course
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Staff Transition in the Office of International Programs
For now, Rachel Walker will be handling the I-20 requests and Culture Nights and Shannon Jolly will be advising all F-1 students and working with health insurance.
We appreciate your patience during the current staffing transition. While we will do our best to respond to emails and phone calls as quickly as possible, response time may be a bit slower than usual. Similarly, at high traffic times, it may take a bit longer to get in for an advising appointment. We encourage you to take advantage of Advisor on Call times Monday - Thursday 11am - 1pm when you can and, when possible, to plan ahead to allow for a little extra time for processes to take place.
International Student Drop Hold
The International Student Drop hold is being placed on the Campus Connection records for all enrolled students holding F-1 and J-1 statuses. This hold only prevents dropping classes until you consult with your International Student Advisor. You can still add classes, request transcripts and so forth without any impact from this hold. If you have questions, or if you need to drop a class, please contact your International Student Advisor or come in to see an advisor during Advisor on Call hours (Monday - Thursday from 11am - 1pm).
Kitchen Certification at the International Centre
The International Centre is in the process of getting the kitchen certified to prepare food for groups. We will not be able to host any events with students cooking here until we have been inspected and approved. It might take up to two months with all the planning, cleaning & upgrading of our kitchen. The updated process for International Centre reservation is described at http://und.edu/academics/international-programs/ic-reservation.cfm
Spring 2013 Culture Series
The Thursday Night Cultural Series features a taste of culture and food of the countries featured. The Spring 2013 schedule is as follows:
• February 28 - Australia
• April 4 - Sri Lanka
• April 11 - Nepali Speaking Bhutanese
• April 18 - Liberia
Location:
The Office of International Programs has teamed up with the Memorial Union to hold the cultural nights in the Loading Dock. The program is free and food will be available for $1.00. We look forward to seeing you in the Loading Dock.
Spring Break Housing
There is 1 week left to sign up for Spring Break Housing before late fees begin. Students sign up through Campus Connection/Self Service/My Housing. The cost for staying over the break is $26.35/day (this fee includes 2 meals). Students will stay in their regularly assigned rooms.
For more information about Spring Break Housing please go to the Housing webpage:
http://und.edu/student-life/housing/residence-halls/break-housing.cfm
Upcoming Events:
UPC Events
This Friday, March 1, come to the Hockey Watch Party with free Buffalo Wild Wings in the Loading Dock starting at 7:30pm. Come create a fishbowl on Friday at 7:30pm also in the Loading Dock. Betta fish are included. The UPC movie this weekend is a Toy Story marathon. Toy Story will be shown on Friday at 10pm, Toy Story 2 on Saturday at 2:30pm, and Toy Story 3 on Sunday at 2:30pm.
International Cafe Study Night
"The Apartment Community Center staff invites you to be part of an International Cafe Study Night! Our staff is looking for students to help us theme each night around a particular country or culture by presenting coffees, teas and desserts with information about that country or culture. These events take place on Sunday evenings from 6-10 PM on March 24, April 14 and May 5. If you are interested in helping our staff plan these events with suggestions of coffees, teas and desserts from your country, please contact Whitney Maine, Residence Apartment Director, at whitney.maine@email.und.edu
Get help with your tax returns...for free!
The Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA) is pleased to announce the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for 2013 (2012 tax year). The VITA program offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their individual income tax return. IRS-certified volunteers provide basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing at no cost. Volunteers are IRS certified to prepare U.S. citizen, resident, and non-resident returns (international students).
No appointment is necessary, first come, first served. There is no cost to have a VITA volunteer prepare your return.
LOCATION: Memorial Union Room 1B (lower level computer lab)
Tuesdays - 5:00 – 7:00 pm (March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9)
Saturdays - 9:00 – 11:00 am (March 9, 23; April 6)
Any questions can be directed to co-chairs:
Adrian Escalona - adrianescalonajr@hotmail.com
Kevin Kuntz - kevin.kuntz@und.edu
Skiing
OIP Ski Trip
The Office of International Programs is offering a trip to go skiing and snowboarding on March 2nd in Bemidji, Minnesota at Buena Vista Ski Area.
Who: All UND international students
When: March 2nd. Depart from International Centre at 8:30am and return between 6:30pm and 8pm.
Where: Buena Vista Ski Area
Price: $20 to cover transportation, water, and snacks (must pay at time of signing up)
Skiing $37 (regular price $54) pay at Buena Vista
Snowboarding $47 (regular $62) pay at Buena Vista
Lessons: Lessons are available for an additional $10. If you want to learn to ski, you must sign up for lessons when registering for the event. Payable at Buena Vista.
Food: Water and small snacks will be provided. However, you will be expected to provide your own lunch. Food is available at Buena Vista.
How to Register: Sign up at the International Centre at the front desk. Upon signing up you will need to pay $20 to reserve your spot. If you would like lessons, please let us know upon registering. You must sign up in person. Over-the-phone registrations and email registrations will not be accepted. There will be no refunds for cancellations unless there is another student to take your spot or someone on the waiting list. You may sign up for the waiting list if the trip is already full.
Ski UND
Trails behind the Wellness Center and along the English Coulee will be groomed for classic and skate cross country skiing (Snow/Weather Dependent). You can bring your own skis or rent skis for FREE (UND/Wellness Center ID required for rental) from the Wellness Center Front Desk (2hr maximum).
Trails and Rentals will open on Tuesday, January 8th 2013 and end on March 8th 2013 or snow melt, whichever comes first.
Ski Rentals
Trail Map/Conditions
Local Cross Country Ski Trails
Late Night Skate
Beginning January 11th, the University Park Warming House and ice rink will be open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Skates will be available for FREE to UND students, faculty and staff (UND ID required for rental). Skates are limited.
The Late Night Skate runs until March 9th or until ice melts, whichever comes first.
For more information on either of these programs please contact Patrick Marcoe at patrick.marcoe@email.und.edu or 701-777-3256
Service / Volunteer Opportunities
Stone Soup Bus Tour – Earn credit over Spring Break!
Spring Break, March 11-15th
Join the Stone Soup Bus Tour to learn about rural communities and work on community projects. Transportation provided. Contact Dr. Lana Rakow at the Center for Community Engagement for details.
http://und.edu/centers/community-engagement/programs/stone-soup-bus-tour/index.cfm
International Peer Mentor Program through the Office of International Programs at UND
Appointment: 6 weeks during Fall Semester (from the middle of August until the end of September) plus pre-arrival email communication with students during June/July/August.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10-15 hours during the week of international student orientation, and 2-4 hours per week for the following weeks, hours can be negotiated and will depend on your advisees' needs. Email time varies.
Benefits:
• International Peer Mentor Training Certificate
• International Peer Mentor Reference Letter
• Consideration for the International Peer Mentor Award
• Professional & personal experience and great resume builder
• Opportunities to learn about other cultures and practice your language skills
• Friendship
Position Description: The International Peer Mentor program is designed to assist incoming international students to adapt better to a new environment and academic system. The program is intended to bring American and International Students closer together in order to increase cross-cultural experiences on both sides. Peer Mentors will go through training where they will learn about learning styles, group dynamics and team management. Peer Mentors will be the direct contact person for a group of 3-5 international students. This includes airport pickup, shopping trips, campus tours and more if the mentor chooses to do so. Peer Mentors are leaders in an intercultural context and support new international students with their knowledge and expertise.
Position Requirements:
• Participation in International Peer Mentor Training (April 12th and 13th)
• Contact mentees via email and answer questions
• Be in Grand Forks by August 15th for airport/bus and train station pick up of mentees
• Participation in International Student Orientation (Aug. 18th-23rd, tentatively)
• Attending the International Peer Mentor Reception
Application Deadline: Application is due by Monday, March 11, 2013
New International Peer Mentors are required to submit an application and a recommendation form:
FALL 2013 IPMP Application for NEW MENTORS
FALL 2013 IPMP Recommendation form
Returning Mentors, please email RACHEL WALKER to inquire about applying.
Volunteer at NE Regional North Dakota Science & Engineering Fair
UND student volunteers are needed for the NE Regional North Dakota Science & Engineering Fair. The event will be held in the UND Memorial Union Ballroom on Wednesday, March 13, from 9am-12pm. Students will judge elementary division (Grades 5-6) science and engineering projects. Help make the regional school science fair an exciting event for the students. To volunteer, send an email beforehand to dakota.science@gmail.com.
Volunteers for Cultural Presentations at Holy Family-St. Mary School
Study of Thailand in Fourth Grade class
I am looking for people in the UND community to help my students get a closer look at the Thai culture, its people, foods, holidays, religion, landforms, tourist attractions, animal and plant life, history, education, etc.
I want to help my students prepare for our International Event which is on April 11th. This is an excellent educational opportunity for children!
If there is anyone who has ever traveled to Thailand, related to someone from Thailand, or connected to Thailand in any way, I would welcome your input as well. I want my students to get a real taste of Thailand and I would appreciate feedback. Please call me 701-740-3319 if you are able to provide any resources for my Fourth Graders.
Thanks so much!
******************
THE STUDENTS AT HOLY FAMILY-ST. MARY'S WOULD LOVE TO HAVE REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY COUNTRY VISIT OUR SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL TRISH MOHR @ 701-740-3319 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO A PRESENTATION ON YOUR HOMELAND. THANKS!
Summer Orientation Leader
The Student Success Center is seeking applicants for orientation leader (student assistant) positions for this summer's orientation program
Apply now!
Tri-College University NEW Leadership Development Institute...empowering a new generation of women leaders
• June 5 - 9, 2013 hosted at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MN)
• Intensive 5-day residential program
• Limited to 50 participants
• No costs for participation and possible scholarships for childcare and travel
• Applicants who are interested in politics, leadership, public service, or community service, and have a desire to develop their own leadership skills are encouraged to apply.
For more information: http://www.tri-college.org/new_leadership_institute/
Dining Survey
Hi,
You are invited to participate in a study exploring food beliefs and choices among international students at UND. The feedback that you provide is anonymous, and the questionnaire is estimated to take you about 15 minutes to complete. Your feedback is important to inform UND Dining Services about needs and preferences of UND's community of international students and other high education institutions serving international students. This study is being carried out by a team of UND students in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics under the direction of their course instructor, Dr. Desiree Tande. Upon completion of the survey , you will be invited to enter a drawing for dining certificates – five $10 certificates will be given away.
You may contact Desiree Tande at 701.777.3751 or desiree.tande@und.edu if you have any questions or concerns about study participation or the IRB office at 701.777.4279.
Thank you for your participation!
Senior Research Team, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Grants and Scholarships
Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship
The Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship provides funding toward tuition and fees for a full academic year. All students are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on March 29th. Applications and more information are available at www.undalumni.org/sjodin2013.
FREE Test Practice
[GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT]
Live From Anywhere! Find the perfect date and time at www.kaptest.com/practice OR register through this link- http://bit.ly/UNDPRACTICE2013
Kaplan is holding a FREE Practice Test for the [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT]. This semester we're making the event more convenient than ever.
How about taking your exam from home, the library, a coffee shop, or even an open computer lab on campus? Then take your practice test live and online in our Classroom Anywhere environment, available from anywhere you have internet access.
Each test will last up to 4 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. Immediately following the exam, you will be able to receive your score report, with full comprehensive feedback on your individual performance.
This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and also to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. For most Alumni/students, this exam will be a more realistic test-taking experience as you can practice in the format that mirrors most graduate school exams.
Next Class Starts:
Next Anywhere GMAT class -
03/03-05/12 Sun/Wed/Sat 1pmET
Summer Class Offering
CJ399: Special topics in Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Students who are interested in Sociology, cultural and historical comparison, International Business, Political Science and legal systems should consider this course! International students taking the class will be encouraged to share and offer feedback of their thoughts regarding the legal system based on their experiences.
Stay safe this winter
Winter Survival Kit smartphone app
With winter settling in, there is always a concern for the safety of travelers when winter storms arrive. NDSU Extension has developed a winter-survival app for smart phones. If you would like to benefit from this free application, click here: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/apps/winter-survival-kit
Are You and Your Car Ready for Winter?
Make sure you and your automobile are prepared for winter travel! Find out what supplies you should keep in your car during winter and how you can ensure your safety despite unpredictable weather conditions. http://und.edu/health-wellness/student-health/_files/docs/winter-survival-kit.pdf
2/20/2013 ISS Newsletter
International Centre
Spring Culture Series
Events
Skiing
Volunteer Opportunities
Dining Survey - chance to win a gift card!
Grants and Scholarships
Free Test Practice
Winter Safety
International Centre News
Staff Transition in the Office of International Programs
ISS would like to thank Matt Hiller for all of his contributions as an International Student Advisor and wish him the best of luck in his transition to Education Abroad. He will still be working at OIP, but as an Education Abroad Program Manager.
For now, Rachel Walker will be handling the I-20 requests and Culture Nights and Shannon Jolly will be advising all F-1 students and working with health insurance.
We appreciate your patience during the current staffing transition. While we will do our best to respond to emails and phone calls as quickly as possible, response time may be a bit slower than usual. Similarly, at high traffic times, it may take a bit longer to get in for an advising appointment. We encourage you to take advantage of Advisor on Call times Monday - Thursday 11am - 1pm when you can and, when possible, to plan ahead to allow for a little extra time for processes to take place.
International Student Drop Hold
The International Student Drop hold is being placed on the Campus Connection records for all enrolled students holding F-1 and J-1 statuses. This hold only prevents dropping classes until you consult with your International Student Advisor. You can still add classes, request transcripts and so forth without any impact from this hold. If you have questions, or if you need to drop a class, please contact your International Student Advisor or come in to see an advisor during Advisor on Call hours (Monday - Thursday from 11am - 1pm).
Kitchen Certification at the International Centre
The International Centre is in the process of getting the kitchen certified to prepare food for groups. We will not be able to host any events with students cooking here until we have been inspected and approved. It might take up to two months with all the planning, cleaning & upgrading of our kitchen. The updated process for International Centre reservation is described at http://und.edu/academics/international-programs/ic-reservation.cfm
Grand Forks Social Security Office
ISS would like to pass on the new hours for the Grand Forks Social Security Office:
M, T, Th, F: 9-3
W: 9-12
Spring 2013 Culture Series
The Thursday Night Cultural Series features a taste of culture and food of the countries featured. The Spring 2013 schedule is as follows:
• February 21 - Black Student Association
• February 28 - Australia
• April 4 - Sri Lanka
• April 11 - Nepali Speaking Bhutanese
• April 18 - Liberia
Location:
The Office of International Programs has teamed up with the Memorial Union to hold the cultural nights in the Loading Dock. The program is free and food will be available for $1.00. We look forward to seeing you in the Loading Dock.
Upcoming Events:
Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Multicultural Student Services will be hosting a variety of events across campus. http://und.edu/student-life/multicultural-student-services/events.cfm
UPC Events
This Friday, February 22, come to the Hockey Watch Party with free Buffalo Wild Wings in the Loading Dock starting at 9:00pm. Grocery Bingo will be on Saturday in the Loading Dock at 9:00pm. The UPC movie this weekend will be Wreck-It Ralph and will be shown on Friday at 10pm, and on Sunday at 2:30pm.
North Dakota Spirit Week: Feb 25-March 2
http://spirit.und.edu/events.php
Monday:
• Student Spirit Award Winners Announced
• Spirit Art Showcase – Head over to the Gorecki Alumni Center to check out art pieces that were donated by students, faculty, staff, alumni, & friends of UND. VOTE NOW for the "Best in Show" – the UND student piece voted as the winner will receive a $500 Scholarship
Tuesday:
• ND Spirit Art Showcase & Silent Auction: 5-8PM, The Spirit Showcase will feature artwork created by UND students, faculty, staff, alumni, & friends. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres while viewing and bidding on artwork. If you would like to attend the event please RSVP.
Wednesday: Spirit Headquarters 11am-1pm. Come to the Union to play plinko and win a prize!
Thursday:
• Spirit Headquarters – Union, 11am-1pm
• State of the Foundation Address, 11am at the Gorecki Alumni Center
• Spirit-A-Thon – various locations across campus, Come write a note of thanks to a donor
Friday & Saturday
• Text2Pledge: Can you imagine a UND hockey, basketball, or football game without the beat from the Pride of the North Band? With the Text2Pledge program, you can support the Band with a $5 donation to cover travel, uniform, and equipment expenses.
• Men's Hockey vs. Bemidji State
• Saturday – UND Hockey Pre-Party, 5pm, Gorecki Alumni Center
International Cafe Study Night
"The Apartment Community Center staff invites you to be part of an International Cafe Study Night! Our staff is looking for students to help us theme each night around a particular country or culture by presenting coffees, teas and desserts with information about that country or culture. These events take place on Sunday evenings from 6-10 PM on March 24, April 14 and May 5. If you are interested in helping our staff plan these events with suggestions of coffees, teas and desserts from your country, please contact Whitney Maine, Residence Apartment Director, at whitney.maine@email.und.edu
Get help with your tax returns...for free!
The Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA) is pleased to announce the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for 2013 (2012 tax year). The VITA program offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their individual income tax return. IRS-certified volunteers provide basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing at no cost. Volunteers are IRS certified to prepare U.S. citizen, resident, and non-resident returns (international students).
No appointment is necessary, first come, first served. There is no cost to have a VITA volunteer prepare your return.
LOCATION: Memorial Union Room 1B (lower level computer lab)
Tuesdays - 5:00 – 7:00 pm (February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9)
Saturdays - 9:00 – 11:00 am (February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 6)
Any questions can be directed to co-chairs:
Adrian Escalona - adrianescalonajr@hotmail.com
Kevin Kuntz - kevin.kuntz@und.edu
Skiing
OIP Ski Trip
The Office of International Programs is offering a trip to go skiing and snowboarding on March 2nd in Bemidji, Minnesota at Buena Vista Ski Area.
Who: All UND international students
When: March 2nd. Depart from International Centre at 8:30am and return between 6:30pm and 8pm.
Where: Buena Vista Ski Area
Price: $20 to cover transportation, water, and snacks (must pay at time of signing up)
Skiing $37 (regular price $54) pay at Buena Vista
Snowboarding $47 (regular $62) pay at Buena Vista
Lessons: Lessons are available for an additional $10. If you want to learn to ski, you must sign up for lessons when registering for the event. Payable at Buena Vista.
Food: Water and small snacks will be provided. However, you will be expected to provide your own lunch. Food is available at Buena Vista.
How to Register: Sign up at the International Centre at the front desk. Upon signing up you will need to pay $20 to reserve your spot. If you would like lessons, please let us know upon registering. You must sign up in person. Over-the-phone registrations and email registrations will not be accepted. There will be no refunds for cancellations unless there is another student to take your spot or someone on the waiting list. You may sign up for the waiting list if the trip is already full.
Ski UND
Trails behind the Wellness Center and along the English Coulee will be groomed for classic and skate cross country skiing (Snow/Weather Dependent). You can bring your own skis or rent skis for FREE (UND/Wellness Center ID required for rental) from the Wellness Center Front Desk (2hr maximum).
Trails and Rentals will open on Tuesday, January 8th 2013 and end on March 8th 2013 or snow melt, whichever comes first.
Ski Rentals
Trail Map/Conditions
Local Cross Country Ski Trails
Late Night Skate
Beginning January 11th, the University Park Warming House and ice rink will be open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Skates will be available for FREE to UND students, faculty and staff (UND ID required for rental). Skates are limited.
The Late Night Skate runs until March 9th or until ice melt, whichever comes first.
For more information on either of these programs please contact Patrick Marcoe at patrick.marcoe@email.und.edu or 701-777-3256
Service / Volunteer Opportunities
Stone Soup Bus Tour – Earn credit over Spring Break!
Spring Break, March 11-15th
Join the Stone Soup Bus Tour to learn about rural communities and work on community projects. Transportation provided. Contact Dr. Lana Rakow at the Center for Community Engagement for details.
http://und.edu/centers/community-engagement/programs/stone-soup-bus-tour/index.cfm
UND Wellness Expo
Volunteer Opportunity! It is almost time for the 2nd annual UND Wellness Expo. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! The expo will take place on Wednesday, February 27th from Noon – 5:00 pm at the Wellness Center. We need help with set-up the night before as well as the morning of the event. We will also need volunteers to help greet guests and vendors, run the event, and tear down afterwards. If you are interested in helping, or would like more information, please contact the following students:
Landon Melchior – landon.melchior@my.und.edu
Nathan Elness – nathan.elness@email.und.edu
International Peer Mentor Program through the Office of International Programs at UND
Appointment: 6 weeks during Fall Semester (from the middle of August until the end of September) plus pre-arrival email communication with students during June/July/August.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10-15 hours during the week of international student orientation, and 2-4 hours per week for the following weeks, hours can be negotiated and will depend on your advisees' needs. Email time varies.
Benefits:
• International Peer Mentor Training Certificate
• International Peer Mentor Reference Letter
• Consideration for the International Peer Mentor Award
• Professional & personal experience and great resume builder
• Opportunities to learn about other cultures and practice your language skills
• Friendship
Position Description: The International Peer Mentor program is designed to assist incoming international students to adapt better to a new environment and academic system. The program is intended to bring American and International Students closer together in order to increase cross-cultural experiences on both sides. Peer Mentors will go through training where they will learn about learning styles, group dynamics and team management. Peer Mentors will be the direct contact person for a group of 3-5 international students. This includes airport pickup, shopping trips, campus tours and more if the mentor chooses to do so. Peer Mentors are leaders in an intercultural context and support new international students with their knowledge and expertise.
Position Requirements:
• Participation in International Peer Mentor Training (April 12th and 13th)
• Contact mentees via email and answer questions
• Be in Grand Forks by August 15th for airport/bus and train station pick up of mentees
• Participation in International Student Orientation (Aug. 18th-23rd, tentatively)
• Attending the International Peer Mentor Reception
Application Deadline: Application is due by Monday, March 11, 2013
New International Peer Mentors are required to submit an application and a recommendation form:
FALL 2013 IPMP Application for NEW MENTORS
FALL 2013 IPMP Recommendation form
Returning Mentors, please email RACHEL WALKER to inquire about applying.
Volunteer at NE Regional North Dakota Science & Engineering Fair
UND student volunteers are needed for the NE Regional North Dakota Science & Engineering Fair. The event will be held in the UND Memorial Union Ballroom on Wednesday, March 13, from 9am-12pm. Students will judge elementary division (Grades 5-6) science and engineering projects. Help make the regional school science fair an exciting event for the students. To volunteer, send an email beforehand to dakota.science@gmail.com.
Summer Orientation Leader
The Student Success Center is seeking applicants for orientation leader (student assistant) positions for this summer's orientation program
Apply now!
Dining Survey
Hi,
You are invited to participate in a study exploring food beliefs and choices among international students at UND. The feedback that you provide is anonymous, and the questionnaire is estimated to take you about 15 minutes to complete. Your feedback is important to inform UND Dining Services about needs and preferences of UND's community of international students and other high education institutions serving international students. This study is being carried out by a team of UND students in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics under the direction of their course instructor, Dr. Desiree Tande. Upon completion of the survey , you will be invited to enter a drawing for dining certificates – five $10 certificates will be given away.
You may contact Desiree Tande at 701.777.3751 or desiree.tande@und.edu if you have any questions or concerns about study participation or the IRB office at 701.777.4279.
Thank you for your participation!
Senior Research Team, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Grants and Scholarships
Lakselaget Offers Scholarships to Minnesota and Norwegian Women
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Minnesota-based Lakselaget (Norwegian for "The Salmon Club") will be offering scholarships for the tenth time in its eleven-year history.
Lakselaget offers scholarships to Minnesota women desiring to study in Norway and to Norwegian women wishing to study in Minnesota or at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. The organization also provides grants to Minnesota professional women who have an opportunity to work in Norway and to Norwegian women who have an opportunity to work in Minnesota. The grants are meant to supplement wages lost for experience gained. Applicants should have an interest in contemporary Norway and in the sciences, technology, business, politics, language and culture, or in the cooperation between the countries.
For more information about the scholarship and opportunity fund application process visit: www.lakselaget.org and click on the "Foundation" tab.
Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship
The Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship provides funding toward tuition and fees for a full academic year. All students are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on March 29th. Applications and more information are available at www.undalumni.org/sjodin2013.
FREE Test Practice
[GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT]
Live From Anywhere! Find the perfect date and time at www.kaptest.com/practice OR register through this link- http://bit.ly/UNDPRACTICE2013
Kaplan is holding a FREE Practice Test for the [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT]. This semester we're making the event more convenient than ever.
How about taking your exam from home, the library, a coffee shop, or even an open computer lab on campus? Then take your practice test live and online in our Classroom Anywhere environment, available from anywhere you have internet access.
Each test will last up to 4 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. Immediately following the exam, you will be able to receive your score report, with full comprehensive feedback on your individual performance.
This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and also to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. For most Alumni/students, this exam will be a more realistic test-taking experience as you can practice in the format that mirrors most graduate school exams.
Next Class Starts:
Next Anywhere GMAT class -
02/10-03/16 Sat/Sun 1pm/2:30pmET
02/12-04/02 Tue 2pmET
02/18-03/16 Mon/Sat 7pm/1pmET
Next GRE Anywhere class –
02/11-03/16 Mon/Sat 6pm/11amET
02/19-03/21 Tue/Thu 7pmET
02/23-04/20 Sat 11amET
Next Anywhere MCAT class Start-
02/14-05/14 Tue/Thu/Sat 6:30pmET
02/18-04/06 Mon/Wed/Sat 7pm/7pm/1pmET
03/03-05/12 Sun/Wed/Sat 1pmET
Next Anywhere LSAT class Start-
02/17-06/02 Sun 6pmET
02/18-05/20 Mon/Wed 7pmET
02/27-05/29 Wed 7pmET
Stay safe this winter
Winter Survival Kit smartphone app
With winter settling in, there is always a concern for the safety of travelers when winter storms arrive. NDSU Extension has developed a winter-survival app for smart phones. If you would like to benefit from this free application, click here: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/apps/winter-survival-kit
Are You and Your Car Ready for Winter?
Make sure you and your automobile are prepared for winter travel! Find out what supplies you should keep in your car during winter and how you can ensure your safety despite unpredictable weather conditions. http://und.edu/health-wellness/student-health/_files/docs/winter-survival-kit.pdf
2/13/2013 ISS Newsletter
International Centre
Spring Culture Series
Events
Skiing
Volunteer Opportunities
Grants and Scholarships
Free Test Practice
Winter Safety
International Centre News
Staff Transition in the Office of International Programs
ISS would like to thank Matt Hiller for all of his contributions as an International Student Advisor and wish him the best of luck in his transition to Education Abroad. He will still be working at OIP, but as an Education Abroad Program Manager as of February 19th.
For now, Rachel Walker will be handling the I-20 requests and Culture Nights and Shannon Jolly will be advising all F-1 students and working with health insurance.
International Student Drop Hold
The International Student Drop hold is being placed on the Campus Connection records for all enrolled students holding F-1 and J-1 statuses. This hold only prevents dropping classes until you consult with your International Student Advisor. You can still add classes, request transcripts and so forth without any impact from this hold. If you have questions, or if you need to drop a class, please contact your International Student Advisor or come in to see an advisor during Advisor on Call hours (Monday - Thursday from 11am - 1pm).
Kitchen Certification at the International Centre
The International Centre is in the process of getting the kitchen certified to prepare food for groups. We will not be able to host any events with students cooking here until we have been inspected and approved. It might take up to two months with all the planning, cleaning & upgrading of our kitchen. The updated process for International Centre reservation is described at http://und.edu/academics/international-programs/ic-reservation.cfm
Grand Forks Social Security Office
ISS would like to pass on the new hours for the Grand Forks Social Security Office:
M, T, Th, F: 9-3
W: 9-12
Spring 2013 Culture Series
The Thursday Night Cultural Series features a taste of culture and food of the countries featured. The Spring 2013 schedule is as follows:
• January 31 - Body Images Across Cultures
• February 21 - Black Student Association
• February 28 - Australia
• April 4 - Sri Lanka
• April 11 - Nepali Speaking Bhutanese
• April 18 - Liberia
Location:
The Office of International Programs has teamed up with the Memorial Union to hold the cultural nights in the Loading Dock. The program is free and food will be available for $1.00. We look forward to seeing you in the Loading Dock.
Upcoming Events:
Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Multicultural Student Services will be hosting a variety of events across campus. http://und.edu/student-life/multicultural-student-services/events.cfm
CRUSH(ED)
Presented by University of North Dakota Dept. of Theater Arts at Burtness Theatre Lab
February 14-February 16, 2013, at 7:30 PM
CRUSH(ED) will feature a variety of fantastic acts and entertainments created by our amazing students for your enjoyment. Our students will produce, design, write and perform the evening's offerings. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary talent exhibited by our UND Theatre Arts students.
Admission Info:
Adults $5/Students Free
Phone: 701-777-2587
Burtness Theatre Lab
281 Centennial Drive, UND Campus
Department of Theatre Arts, University of North Da
Grand Forks, ND 58201
International Cafe Study Night
"The Apartment Community Center staff invites you to be part of an International Cafe Study Night! Our staff is looking for students to help us theme each night around a particular country or culture by presenting coffees, teas and desserts with information about that country or culture. These events take place on Sunday evenings from 6-10 PM on February 17, March 24, April 14 and May 5. If you are interested in helping our staff plan these events with suggestions of coffees, teas and desserts from your country, please contact Whitney Maine, Residence Apartment Director, at whitney.maine@email.und.edu
Get help with your tax returns...for free!
The Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA) is pleased to announce the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for 2013 (2012 tax year). The VITA program offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their individual income tax return. IRS-certified volunteers provide basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing at no cost. Volunteers are IRS certified to prepare U.S. citizen, resident, and non-resident returns (international students).
No appointment is necessary, first come, first served. There is no cost to have a VITA volunteer prepare your return.
LOCATION: Memorial Union Room 1B (lower level computer lab)
Tuesdays - 5:00 – 7:00 pm (February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9)
Saturdays - 9:00 – 11:00 am (February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 6)
Any questions can be directed to co-chairs:
Adrian Escalona - adrianescalonajr@hotmail.com
Kevin Kuntz - kevin.kuntz@und.edu
Skiing
ELS Ski Trip
ELS is taking students to Buena Vista Ski Resort on Saturday, February 16th. We will leave from O'Kelly at 9:30am and arrive back at about 6:30pm. The cost is $40 which includes transportation, lift ticket, and ski rental. Questions and sign-ups are handled by Breanna at 777-6785 or bfiala@els.edu.
OIP Ski Trip
The Office of International Programs is offering a trip to go skiing and snowboarding on March 2nd in Bemidji, Minnesota at Buena Vista Ski Area.
Who: All UND international students
When: March 2nd. Depart from International Centre at 8:30am and return between 6:30pm and 8pm.
Where: Buena Vista Ski Area
Price: $20 to cover transportation, water, and snacks (must pay at time of signing up)
Skiing $37 (regular price $54) pay at Buena Vista
Snowboarding $47 (regular $62) pay at Buena Vista
Lessons: Lessons are available for an additional $10. If you want to learn to ski, you must sign up for lessons when registering for the event. Payable at Buena Vista.
Food: Water and small snacks will be provided. However, you will be expected to provide your own lunch. Food is available at Buena Vista.
How to Register: Sign up at the International Centre at the front desk. Upon signing up you will need to pay $20 to reserve your spot. If you would like lessons, please let us know upon registering. You must sign up in person. Over-the-phone registrations and email registrations will not be accepted. There will be no refunds for cancellations unless there is another student to take your spot or someone on the waiting list. You may sign up for the waiting list if the trip is already full.
Ski UND
Trails behind the Wellness Center and along the English Coulee will be groomed for classic and skate cross country skiing (Snow/Weather Dependent). You can bring your own skis or rent skis for FREE (UND/Wellness Center ID required for rental) from the Wellness Center Front Desk (2hr maximum).
Trails and Rentals will open on Tuesday, January 8th 2013 and end on March 8th 2013 or snow melt, whichever comes first.
Ski Rentals
Trail Map/Conditions
Local Cross Country Ski Trails
Late Night Skate
Beginning January 11th, the University Park Warming House and ice rink will be open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Skates will be available for FREE to UND students, faculty and staff (UND ID required for rental). Skates are limited.
The Late Night Skate runs until March 9th or until ice melt, whichever comes first.
For more information on either of these programs please contact Patrick Marcoe at patrick.marcoe@email.und.edu or 701-777-3256
Service / Volunteer Opportunities
Stone Soup Bus Tour – Earn credit over Spring Break!
Spring Break, March 11-15th
Join the Stone Soup Bus Tour to learn about rural communities and work on community projects. Transportation provided. Contact Dr. Lana Rakow at the Center for Community Engagement for details.
http://und.edu/centers/community-engagement/programs/stone-soup-bus-tour/index.cfm
UND Wellness Expo
Volunteer Opportunity! It is almost time for the 2nd annual UND Wellness Expo. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! The expo will take place on Wednesday, February 27th from Noon – 5:00 pm at the Wellness Center. We need help with set-up the night before as well as the morning of the event. We will also need volunteers to help greet guests and vendors, run the event, and tear down afterwards. If you are interested in helping, or would like more information, please contact the following students:
Landon Melchior – landon.melchior@my.und.edu
Nathan Elness – nathan.elness@email.und.edu
International Peer Mentor Program through the Office of International Programs at UND
Appointment: 6 weeks during Fall Semester (from the middle of August until the end of September) plus pre-arrival email communication with students during June/July/August.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10-15 hours during the week of international student orientation, and 2-4 hours per week for the following weeks, hours can be negotiated and will depend on your advisees' needs. Email time varies.
Benefits:
• International Peer Mentor Training Certificate
• International Peer Mentor Reference Letter
• Consideration for the International Peer Mentor Award
• Professional & personal experience and great resume builder
• Opportunities to learn about other cultures and practice your language skills
• Friendship
Position Description: The International Peer Mentor program is designed to assist incoming international students to adapt better to a new environment and academic system. The program is intended to bring American and International Students closer together in order to increase cross-cultural experiences on both sides. Peer Mentors will go through training where they will learn about learning styles, group dynamics and team management. Peer Mentors will be the direct contact person for a group of 3-5 international students. This includes airport pickup, shopping trips, campus tours and more if the mentor chooses to do so. Peer Mentors are leaders in an intercultural context and support new international students with their knowledge and expertise.
Position Requirements:
• Participation in International Peer Mentor Training (April 12th and 13th)
• Contact mentees via email and answer questions
• Be in Grand Forks by August 15th for airport/bus and train station pick up of mentees
• Participation in International Student Orientation (Aug. 18th-23rd, tentatively)
• Attending the International Peer Mentor Reception
Application Deadline: Application is due by Monday, March 11, 2013
New International Peer Mentors are required to submit an application and a recommendation form:
FALL 2013 IPMP Application for NEW MENTORS
FALL 2013 IPMP Recommendation form
Returning Mentors, please email RACHEL WALKER to inquire about applying.
Grants and Scholarships
Lakselaget Offers Scholarships to Minnesota and Norwegian Women
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Minnesota-based Lakselaget (Norwegian for "The Salmon Club") will be offering scholarships for the tenth time in its eleven-year history.
Lakselaget offers scholarships to Minnesota women desiring to study in Norway and to Norwegian women wishing to study in Minnesota or at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. The organization also provides grants to Minnesota professional women who have an opportunity to work in Norway and to Norwegian women who have an opportunity to work in Minnesota. The grants are meant to supplement wages lost for experience gained. Applicants should have an interest in contemporary Norway and in the sciences, technology, business, politics, language and culture, or in the cooperation between the countries.
For more information about the scholarship and opportunity fund application process visit: www.lakselaget.org and click on the "Foundation" tab.
Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship
The Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship provides funding toward tuition and fees for a full academic year. All students are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on March 29th. Applications and more information are available at www.undalumni.org/sjodin2013.
FREE Test Practice
[GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT]
Live From Anywhere! Find the perfect date and time at www.kaptest.com/practice OR register through this link- http://bit.ly/UNDPRACTICE2013
Kaplan is holding a FREE Practice Test for the [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT]. This semester we're making the event more convenient than ever.
How about taking your exam from home, the library, a coffee shop, or even an open computer lab on campus? Then take your practice test live and online in our Classroom Anywhere environment, available from anywhere you have internet access.
Each test will last up to 4 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. Immediately following the exam, you will be able to receive your score report, with full comprehensive feedback on your individual performance.
This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and also to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. For most Alumni/students, this exam will be a more realistic test-taking experience as you can practice in the format that mirrors most graduate school exams.
Next Class Starts:
Next Anywhere GMAT class -
02/10-03/16 Sat/Sun 1pm/2:30pmET
02/12-04/02 Tue 2pmET
02/18-03/16 Mon/Sat 7pm/1pmET
Next GRE Anywhere class –
02/11-03/16 Mon/Sat 6pm/11amET
02/19-03/21 Tue/Thu 7pmET
02/23-04/20 Sat 11amET
Next Anywhere MCAT class Start-
02/14-05/14 Tue/Thu/Sat 6:30pmET
02/18-04/06 Mon/Wed/Sat 7pm/7pm/1pmET
03/03-05/12 Sun/Wed/Sat 1pmET
Next Anywhere LSAT class Start-
02/17-06/02 Sun 6pmET
02/18-05/20 Mon/Wed 7pmET
02/27-05/29 Wed 7pmET
Stay safe this winter
Winter Survival Kit smartphone app
With winter settling in, there is always a concern for the safety of travelers when winter storms arrive. NDSU Extension has developed a winter-survival app for smart phones. If you would like to benefit from this free application, click here: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/apps/winter-survival-kit
Are You and Your Car Ready for Winter?
Make sure you and your automobile are prepared for winter travel! Find out what supplies you should keep in your car during winter and how you can ensure your safety despite unpredictable weather conditions. http://und.edu/health-wellness/student-health/_files/docs/winter-survival-kit.pdf
2/6/2013 ISS Newsletter
International Centre
Spring Culture Series
Events
Skiing
Employment
Volunteer Opportunities
Grants and Scholarships
Winter Safety
International Centre News
International Student Drop Hold
The International Student Drop hold is being placed on the Campus Connection records for all enrolled students holding F-1 and J-1 statuses. This hold only prevents dropping classes until you consult with your International Student Advisor. You can still add classes, request transcripts and so forth without any impact from this hold. If you have questions, or if you need to drop a class, please contact your International Student Advisor or come in to see an advisor during Advisor on Call hours (Monday - Thursday from 11am - 1pm).
Kitchen Certification at the International Centre
The International Centre is in the process of getting the kitchen certified to prepare food for groups. We will not be able to host any events with students cooking here until we have been inspected and approved. It might take up to two months with all the planning, cleaning & upgrading of our kitchen. The updated process for International Centre reservation is described at http://und.edu/academics/international-programs/ic-reservation.cfm
Grand Forks Social Security Office
ISS would like to pass on the new hours for the Grand Forks Social Security Office:
M, T, Th, F: 9-3
W: 9-12
Spring 2013 Culture Series
The Thursday Night Cultural Series features a taste of culture and food of the countries featured. The Spring 2013 schedule is as follows:
• January 31 - Body Images Across Cultures
• February 21 - Black Student Association
• February 28 - Australia
• April 4 - Sri Lanka
• April 11 - Nepali Speaking Bhutanese
• April 18 - Liberia
Location:
The Office of International Programs has teamed up with the Memorial Union to hold the cultural nights in the Loading Dock. The program is free and food will be available for $1.00. We look forward to seeing you in the Loading Dock.
Upcoming Events:
Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Multicultural Student Services will be hosting a variety of events across campus. http://und.edu/student-life/multicultural-student-services/events.cfm
UPC After Dark
Friday, February 8th - Come Join UPC After Dark in Loading Dock at 7:30 p.m. for a Hockey Watch Party and free Buffalo Wild wings.
Friday, February 8th - Come watch James Bond Sky Fall starting at 10pm in the Lecture bowl!
Sunday, February 10th - Watch James Bond Sky Fall starting at 2:30 pm in the Lecture Bowl
UPC Event "A Great Conversation with Angela Davis"
On February 6th, at 7pm, UPC will be hosting "A Great Conversation with Angela Davis" in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. Angela Davis is activist, educator, and former member of the Black Panther Party. The bookstore will be selling her books at the event and there will be a reception following the event at the Gorecki Alumni Center. A link to the Facebook page is listed below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar#!/events/248832671915695/
Feast of Nations – 51st Annual!
When: Feb. 9, 2013 at 6 pm (doors open at 5 pm)
Where: Alerus Ballroom
Tickets: Students: $20/non-students $30 Available at Memorial Union Info Desk and Alerus beginning Jan. 10
Table Reservations: Tier I: $400; Tier II: $350; Tier III: $200 - Call 777-3015 (beginning Jan. 8)
Chinese New Year Event
Saturday, February 9th at 7:00 pm (doors at 6:30)
Location:
Kiehle Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, Crookston
Great for people of all ages!
Ticket prices at the door: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids and high school students, $1.00 for University of Minnesota, Crookston students.
This program is sponsored by the Confucius Institute and the International Programs Office at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
For advanced tickets feel free to contact Rae French at 218-281-8339 or you can e-mail rfrench@umn.edu
Free Leadership Conference
The UND Student Involvement and Leadership Office is hosting a free leadership conference themed around "What does it mean to be a leader?" on February 9, 2013 from 9:30am-3:00pm. The conference will feature a keynote speaker and four separate program breakout sessions which will focus on five categories of leadership: organization leadership, personal leadership, professional leadership, community leadership, and global leadership. Presentations will be executed by members of the UND community. Everyone is welcome to come whether you are connected to a student organization or position of leadership, or just want to enhance your own development.
After attending the conference, participants will be able to:
• identify ways to be a leader in different settings within and beyond UND.
• motivated to influence their peers to accomplish positive change.
• have an understanding of the broad realms of leadership.
• begin to self-identify personal leadership styles/characteristics.
• identify at least one action step they could do in the spring 2013 semester to positively impact the UND community through their leadership.
If you are interested in attending the conference as well, you can register here: https://involvement.und.edu/form/start/17353.
Spring Career Fair
Meet & Greet @ Career Services - February 11th, 4:30pm-6pm
Get to know the employers before the Career Fair! This event is held the night before the Career Fair as a casual affair to meet the employers you will being seeing the following day in a casual setting who will give you tips and tricks for the Career Fair, this will give you an advantage with some of the top companies. Free snack food and dress casual.
Spring Career Fair @ Wellness Center - February 12, 12 pm - 4pm
This is a great event to network and learn of summer internships, co-ops, and entry-level postions with over 80 different companies, come professionally dressed with resume in hand. Don't have a resume?? Visit Career Services for help of attend one of our crash courses offered throughout the week! http://und.edu/student-life/careers/cf-studfaq.cfm
Photo journalist Ozier Muhammad
New York Times photo journalist Ozier Muhammad has had the opportunity to photographically document the 2012 Presidential Election, the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He will be in the Lecture Bowl to share his photographs and his experiences on Wednesday Feb 13th at 7:00 pm Memorial Union Lecture Bowl.
International Cafe Study Night
"The Apartment Community Center staff invites you to be part of an International Cafe Study Night! Our staff is looking for students to help us theme each night around a particular country or culture by presenting coffees, teas and desserts with information about that country or culture. These events take place on Sunday evenings from 6-10 PM on February 17, March 24, April 14 and May 5. If you are interested in helping our staff plan these events with suggestions of coffees, teas and desserts from your country, please contact Whitney Maine, Residence Apartment Director, at whitney.maine@email.und.edu
Get help with your tax returns...for free!
The Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA) is pleased to announce the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for 2013 (2012 tax year). The VITA program offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their individual income tax return. IRS-certified volunteers provide basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing at no cost. Volunteers are IRS certified to prepare U.S. citizen, resident, and non-resident returns (international students).
No appointment is necessary, first come, first served. There is no cost to have a VITA volunteer prepare your return.
LOCATION: Memorial Union Room 1B (lower level computer lab)
Tuesdays - 5:00 – 7:00 pm (February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9)
Saturdays - 9:00 – 11:00 am (February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 6)
Any questions can be directed to co-chairs:
Adrian Escalona - adrianescalonajr@hotmail.com
Kevin Kuntz - kevin.kuntz@und.edu
Skiing
ELS Ski Trip
ELS is taking students to Buena Vista Ski Resort on Saturday, February 16th. We will leave from O'Kelly at 9:30am and arrive back at about 6:30pm. The cost is $40 which includes transportation, lift ticket, and ski rental. Questions and sign-ups are handled by Breanna at 777-6785 or bfiala@els.edu.
OIP Ski Trip
The Office of International Programs is offering a trip to go skiing and snowboarding on March 2nd in Bemidji, Minnesota at Buena Vista Ski Area.
Who: All UND international students
When: March 2nd. Depart from International Centre at 8:30am and return between 6:30pm and 8pm.
Where: Buena Vista Ski Area
Price: $20 to cover transportation, water, and snacks (must pay at time of signing up)
Skiing $37 (regular price $54) pay at Buena Vista
Snowboarding $47 (regular $62) pay at Buena Vista
Lessons: Lessons are available for an additional $10. If you want to learn to ski, you must sign up for lessons when registering for the event. Payable at Buena Vista.
Food: Water and small snacks will be provided. However, you will be expected to provide your own lunch. Food is available at Buena Vista.
How to Register: Sign up at the International Centre at the front desk. Upon signing up you will need to pay $20 to reserve your spot. If you would like lessons, please let us know upon registering. You must sign up in person. Over-the-phone registrations and email registrations will not be accepted. There will be no refunds for cancellations unless there is another student to take your spot or someone on the waiting list. You may sign up for the waiting list if the trip is already full.
Ski UND
Trails behind the Wellness Center and along the English Coulee will be groomed for classic and skate cross country skiing (Snow/Weather Dependent). You can bring your own skis or rent skis for FREE (UND/Wellness Center ID required for rental) from the Wellness Center Front Desk (2hr maximum).
Trails and Rentals will open on Tuesday, January 8th 2013 and end on March 8th 2013 or snow melt, whichever comes first.
Ski Rentals
Trail Map/Conditions
Local Cross Country Ski Trails
Late Night Skate
Beginning January 11th, the University Park Warming House and ice rink will be open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Skates will be available for FREE to UND students, faculty and staff (UND ID required for rental). Skates are limited.
The Late Night Skate runs until March 9th or until ice melt, whichever comes first.
For more information on either of these programs please contact Patrick Marcoe at patrick.marcoe@email.und.edu or 701-777-3256
Employment
Peer Educator Job
10 Hours per week
$7.50 per hour
Areas of focus:
* General Health (one position)
* Sexual Health (one position)
* Alcohol and Other Drugs (multiple positions)
Peer Educators serve as a positive role model to UND students by demonstrating good judgment, ethical behavior and respect for others and self, especially in relation to health and wellness issues. Expectations of the position are as follows: 1) Complete weekly research on best practice standards in Health Promotion, 2) Develop program, presentations and outreach initiatives for UND students, 3) Exhibit a non-judgmental, caring attitude and show respect for diversity, and 4) All other duties as assigned.
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Peer Educators, in addition to the above expectations, facilitate Peer-Assisted Self-Assessments with students who have been found in violation of UND's alcohol policies by the Dean of Students or Residence services. These Peer Educators will be trained in motivational interviewing and to teach the CHOICES About Alcohol classes.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Go to the UND homepage (und.edu)
2. Click on "Student Life"
3. Click on "Student Employment"
4. Click on "Apply for Jobs!"
Please contact the Health & Wellness Hub, on the Main floor of the Memorial Union, with any questions or for more information (701-777-2097).
Service / Volunteer Opportunities
Stone Soup Bus Tour – Earn credit over Spring Break!
Spring Break, March 11-15th
Join the Stone Soup Bus Tour to learn about rural communities and work on community projects. Transportation provided. Contact Dr. Lana Rakow at the Center for Community Engagement for details.
http://und.edu/centers/community-engagement/programs/stone-soup-bus-tour/index.cfm
UND Wellness Expo
Volunteer Opportunity! It is almost time for the 2nd annual UND Wellness Expo. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! The expo will take place on Wednesday, February 27th from Noon – 5:00 pm at the Wellness Center. We need help with set-up the night before as well as the morning of the event. We will also need volunteers to help greet guests and vendors, run the event, and tear down afterwards. If you are interested in helping, or would like more information, please contact the following students:
Landon Melchior – landon.melchior@my.und.edu
Nathan Elness – nathan.elness@email.und.edu
International Peer Mentor Program through the Office of International Programs at UND
Appointment: 6 weeks during Fall Semester (from the middle of August until the end of September) plus pre-arrival email communication with students during June/July/August.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10-15 hours during the week of international student orientation, and 2-4 hours per week for the following weeks, hours can be negotiated and will depend on your advisees' needs. Email time varies.
Benefits:
• International Peer Mentor Training Certificate
• International Peer Mentor Reference Letter
• Consideration for the International Peer Mentor Award
• Professional & personal experience and great resume builder
• Opportunities to learn about other cultures and practice your language skills
• Friendship
Position Description: The International Peer Mentor program is designed to assist incoming international students to adapt better to a new environment and academic system. The program is intended to bring American and International Students closer together in order to increase cross-cultural experiences on both sides. Peer Mentors will go through training where they will learn about learning styles, group dynamics and team management. Peer Mentors will be the direct contact person for a group of 3-5 international students. This includes airport pickup, shopping trips, campus tours and more if the mentor chooses to do so. Peer Mentors are leaders in an intercultural context and support new international students with their knowledge and expertise.
Position Requirements:
• Participation in International Peer Mentor Training (April 12th and 13th)
• Contact mentees via email and answer questions
• Be in Grand Forks by August 15th for airport/bus and train station pick up of mentees
• Participation in International Student Orientation (Aug. 18th-23rd, tentatively)
• Attending the International Peer Mentor Reception
Application Deadline: Application is due by Monday, March 11, 2013
New International Peer Mentors are required to submit an application and a recommendation form:
FALL 2013 IPMP Application for NEW MENTORS
FALL 2013 IPMP Recommendation form
Returning Mentors, please email RACHEL WALKER to inquire about applying.
Classroom Presentations at a Holy Family St. Mary's Elementary School
HFSM is looking for students to present on their home country to 4th grade students. Presentations can take place on Fridays at 2pm. Transportation will be available.
If you are interested in presenting, please contact Ms. Trish Mohr at tmohr1234@gra.midco.net or by calling (701)740-3319
Grants and Scholarships
Lakselaget Offers Scholarships to Minnesota and Norwegian Women
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Minnesota-based Lakselaget (Norwegian for "The Salmon Club") will be offering scholarships for the tenth time in its eleven-year history.
Lakselaget offers scholarships to Minnesota women desiring to study in Norway and to Norwegian women wishing to study in Minnesota or at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. The organization also provides grants to Minnesota professional women who have an opportunity to work in Norway and to Norwegian women who have an opportunity to work in Minnesota. The grants are meant to supplement wages lost for experience gained. Applicants should have an interest in contemporary Norway and in the sciences, technology, business, politics, language and culture, or in the cooperation between the countries.
For more information about the scholarship and opportunity fund application process visit: www.lakselaget.org and click on the "Foundation" tab.
Stay safe this winter
Winter Survival Kit smartphone app
With winter settling in, there is always a concern for the safety of travelers when winter storms arrive. NDSU Extension has developed a winter-survival app for smart phones. If you would like to benefit from this free application, click here: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/apps/winter-survival-kit
Are You and Your Car Ready for Winter?
Make sure you and your automobile are prepared for winter travel! Find out what supplies you should keep in your car during winter and how you can ensure your safety despite unpredictable weather conditions. http://und.edu/health-wellness/student-health/_files/docs/winter-survival-kit.pdf
