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Tuesday, October 26, 2004

For Everyone top

Evening MBA student wins Commercial Finance Association's national essay contest
Congratulations to Julie Lovaas, who won for her essay on incentive conflicts that could arise between employees and shareholders in the asset-based lending industry.

Elections 101 forum to be held tonight
After general information is given, a moderated discussion will follow with a representative from the College Democrats, College Republicans, Ralph Nader campaign and Christian Freedom Party.

UST students very likely to vote in upcoming presidential election
Survey findings underscore the importance of talking with students about political engagement.

Public Safety advisory: Student hit by paintball while participating in Wellness 5K
The student was not injured.

UST libraries announce fall midterm break hours
Print this schedule for Oct. 28-31 hours.

Computer support hours reduced during midterm and Thanksgiving breaks
IRT monitors voicemail for emergency and online course problems when the offices are closed.

Food Service announces schedule for midterm break Oct. 29-31
Mark your calendar so you don't miss a meal.

For Students top

Oct. 29 is fall 2004 deadline to complete Basic Skills-Word Processing and Library Skills components
Undergrads: Complete these parts of your computer competency requirement by the end of your second semester.

Study abroad: NSEP scholarship available for 2005-2006
The National Security Exchange Program awards scholarships for study in world regions critical to U.S. interests.

October issue of $cholartips newsletter is online
Read about 11 scholarship opportunities in a variety of areas.

Women's Day Retreat is Nov. 6
Topics at the free retreat include natural family planning, being single, dating relationships, marriage and faith.

For Faculty/Staff top

Mid-term grade-posting deadline is Monday, Nov. 1
The last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class without a grade of 'F' is Nov. 17.

Professional notes

For Alumni top

Polaris Industries CEO to speak Nov. 5
It's almost snowmobile season -- a perfect time for Thomas Tiller to speak at the St. Thomas Alumni Association's First Friday Luncheon.

Today's Events top

Aquinas yearbook photo session
9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Music in the Library features music students
Noon-1 p.m.

STAR presents Bandstravaganza
8-10 p.m.

Sacred Arts Festival: ‘The History of Hungarian Organ Music’
Noon

TIAA-CREF seminar: ‘A Woman’s Money, A Woman’s Future’
Noon-1 p.m.

Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers seminar
4-5 p.m.

Résumé Writing and Job-Seeking Letters seminar
10-11 a.m.

ACTC staff training: health care choices and premiums
8:30-10 a.m.

Former New England Journal of Medicine editor to discuss book
5 p.m.

Tommie Tuesday: pumpkin lawn bowling
Noon-1 p.m.

Cheer Team sells Happenings books
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Minnesota Secretary of State to visit campus
Noon

American Marketing Association chapter meeting
Noon-1 p.m.

Ben Sandstrom of team Purple Reign keeps his Ultimate Frisbee game in shape with this layout on Palmer Field.

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"We used to say that Frisbee is really a religion – ‘Frisbyterians,’ we’d call ourselves. When we die, we don’t go to purgatory. We just land up on the roof and lay there."
– "Steady" Ed Headrick
   Frisbee inventor
   (1924-2002)

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