University of North Dakota Faculty/Staff Newsletter

UND recognizes staff for employment milestones, meritorious service

May 16, 2013 • Category: Lead Story

UND honored staff members for years of service and a select few for going above and beyond Tuesday, May 14, at a special luncheon at the Memorial Union. The UND Recognition Ceremony for Staff Personnel was highlighted by the naming of the 2013 Ken & Toby Baker UND Proud Award winner: Dawn Pladson, a cost [...]

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Events»

Farewell reception will honor Anita Brazier

The School of Medicine & Health Sciences invites you to a reception for Anita Brazier to thank her for her service as IT Support. Come and wish her well as moves on.  Please join us in Med Science North Room 1917 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, May 20.

Symposium to focus on workplace conflicts May 20-24

The Conflict Resolution Center will hold its sixth annual symposium May 20-24. This year’s focus is on “Weathering the Workplace Storm: Learning to Predict, Prepare & Prevail.” This week-long event is aimed at making business more proactive, peaceful and profitable despite the storms all organizations face. The events will take place on the second floor of the [...]

Doctoral examination set for Kipp Pietrantonio

The doctoral examination for Kipp Pietrantonio, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Counseling Psychology, is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the Education Building, room 347. The dissertation title is Class is Out: Mental Health Professionals Social Class Identification and Classist Attitudes Towards Low-Income Clients. Cindy Juntunen (Counseling Psychology) is the [...]

Retirement reception to honor Mary McLaughlin May 21

Mary McLaughlin, programmer/analyst at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC), will retire at the end of May after more than 22 years of employment. A retirement reception will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the EERC’s Discovery Hall. A short program will begin at 3:45 p.m. All are welcome [...]

Announcements»

Career Services director hired

It is my pleasure to announce that Ilene Odegard has accepted the position of director of Career Services at UND. Ilene had served as the interim director of Career Services for the last eleven months. Prior to the interim director role, her professional experience involved both public and private sector positions in education and industry. [...]

SMHS announces Doctor of Medicine Class of 2013 Award Winners

Medical students of the M.D. Class of 2013 and faculty of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences were recognized by the school at the Commencement Awards presentation on Sunday, May 12. The North Dakota Medical Association Awards – Presented to three outstanding students in the class Caitlin L. Pandolfo, Bowbells, N.D. Joshua R. Pohlman, Grand Forks, N.D. [...]

SMHS recognizes volunteer faculty

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences presented the Dean’s Special Recognition Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Faculty to the following physicians during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 12. • Douglas D. Berglund, clinical associate professor of surgery, Bismarck, N.D. • David A. Billings, clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and alumnus (M.D. Class of [...]

Financial Wellness office lists summer hours

Summer hours for UND Financial Wellness will be Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  We will continue taking appointment requests for students who are on campus during those times; request an at www.UND.edu/financial-wellness.  We will resume normal hours in the fall semester. — Kyle Thorson, Financial Wellness, 77.6836

Research»

Water Resources Research Institute names research fellows

The North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute announced its Graduate Research Fellowship recipients for 2013-14. Fellowships ranging from $3,000 to $11,500 were awarded to five doctoral students and nine master’s degree students conducting research in water resources topics at NDSU and UND. A panel of state water resource professionals reviewed the applications and selected the [...]

Preproposals due May 10 for NSF programs for MRSECs, CSBR, and PFC

The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcements which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Thus, if you are interested in submitting a proposal to NSF for the program, please let us know as soon as possible (barry.milavetz@UND.edu or 777.4280). Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers #13-556 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13556/nsf13556.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click Materials [...]

ND EPSCoR NATURE meeting is May 1

ND EPSCoR will host an informational meeting for the NATURE (Nurturing American Tribal Undergraduate Research and Education) program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Memorial Union Presidents Room. ND EPSCoR is seeking faculty participation in this program. Please share this information with your faculty. NATURE is an educational outreach program sponsored [...]

NSF program announcements with limited submissions sought for NUE and NG NNIN

The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcements which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Thus, if you are interested in submitting a proposal to NSF for the program, please let us know as soon as possible (barry.milavetz@UND.edu or 777.4280). Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering (NUE) Program Solicitation #13-541 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13541/nsf13541.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click This [...]

In the News»

Army ROTC secures elite Top 10 finish prestigious military event

The team of Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from UND finished sixth overall at this year’s prestigious Sandhurst Military Skills Competition (SANCOM) held recently at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Army ROTC programs collectively posted their strongest finish ever in the annual international test of military skills that wrapped up in [...]

UND honored for contributions to building the family medicine workforce

Twelve medical schools that have contributed the most to the pipeline of family physicians were honored when the American Academy of Family Physicians presented its Top Ten Awards during the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference. The awards recognize schools that, during a consecutive three-year period, graduate the greatest percentage of students [...]

Doctors honored with Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards

Charles E. Christianson, associate dean for clinical education and associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was honored with the prestigious Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Faculty Award at the medical school’s commencement on May 12. Kendra Lystad, a 2013 UND medical school graduate, [...]

Ali Strand, Studio One win first SPJ national award since 1995

Last September, Studio One reporter Ali Strand was out on assignment just like any other week. “When I first pulled up, I remember thinking how beautiful the ranch was,” said Ali Strand, a native of Leeds, N.D., and a Studio One intern and assistant news director. She was covering a story on the Stable Days [...]

Bulletin Board»

NDBC offers summer classes and camps for children and adults

Summer Classes Four-week sessions in ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and Adult Barretoning. Ages 3-adult. Session I: June 3-28 | Session II: July 8-Aug. 8 Prices: $35 a session Princess Camps This summer NDBC is offering eight separate days of our unique princess day camps, register for just one or all of them. We look [...]

Denim Day is May 17

Denim Day is Friday, May 17. Pay $1 to your site coordinator and enjoy going casual for local charities. If your office allows you to wear denim all the time, consider still giving $1 on Denim Days. Donations go to very good causes. Checks, if any, must be made out to “Denim Day.” All proceeds [...]

Participants sought for studies at the Human Nutrition Research Center

The Glycemic Effects of Honey Study We invite you to join a study that compares the effect of honey, high fructose corn, and sugar on blood sugar. • An 11-15 week study • Men and women between 20-80 years of age. • Normal to obese body weight (BMI 18-39.9) • Normal and Impaired Glucose Tolerance [...]

Twamley Snack Bar menu listed

The Twamley Snack Bar will be open regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – throughout the summer session. Come visit the Twamley Snack Bar, fourth floor, Twamley Hall, for our weekly specials. The menu through Friday, May 17, is below. Menu is subject to change. Tuesday, May 14 Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potato, corn Soup: Chicken and [...]

In Remembrance»

Remembering Rev. Gerald Potter

The Rev. Gerald L. Potter, Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion and Priest of the Diocese of Fargo passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Prairie View, 4000 Valley Square in Grand Forks.  He was 85. Gerald L. Potter was born July 15, 1927 in Minneapolis to Joseph A. and Mary Eileen (Uriell) Potter. [...]

Notice of student death

It is with regret that we announce the death of Brian Kadlec on April 9, 2013.  He was enrolled in Mechanical Engineering. — Cara Halgren, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students.

Remembering Norbert O’Keefe

Norbert O’Keefe, M.D., retired chair of radiology, died April 3, 2013, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, after a long illness.  He was 84. Norb was born on Oct. 6, 1928, in Williston, the son of John and Marian (Myers) O’Keefe. He was raised and educated in Williston. He graduated in 1946 from Williston High [...]

Remembering Frances Riskey

Frances M. (Gudajtes) Riskey, retired food service worker, Grand Forks, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 in 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village.  She was 96. Frances was born Feb. 15, 1917, to Anton and Joanna (Byzewski) Gudajtes of Warsaw, N.D.  She attended schools in Warsaw. She married Leonard Riskey on June 27, 1938, and they [...]

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