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RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH
All individuals receiving sponsored grants or contracts, including Graduate School Grants-In-Aid, must complete two separate workshops in the responsible conduct of research. These workshops can be completed in either order and both will be available this fall at UMD delivered through interactive television. Workshops have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday November 16 and 30.
Attendees must make reservations, as space is limited. Call UMD’s Sponsored Project Administration (SPA) Office at 726-7582. For further details about RCR workshops see: http://www.research.umn.edu/first/.

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION
Accessible transportation assistance is available on the UMD Campus. Departments are encouraged to arrange transportation for individuals with mobility limitations at the same time they arrange their other University-sponsored travel transportation needs. Possible sources for this transportation include Care Cab (723-1212) or Northern Access (728-5464). Requests for reimbursement of costs should be submitted to the UMD Business Office, 209 DAdB. Questions regarding transportation arrangements, reimbursement requirements, and this procedure should be directed to Greg Sather, 726-6137 or gsather@d.umn.edu.

SPA INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS
The UMD Sponsored Project Administration (SPA) Office will conduct informational workshops in the Kirby Garden Room from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28 and from 8 - 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 29. These workshops are intended for all faculty, especially those new to the campus and those who have not had experience in the submission of UM funding proposals to external agencies, foundations, and organizations. Departmental staff who have budgetary responsibilities may also find the information to be helpful. Space is limited. Contact the UMD SPA Office at 726-7582 to reserve a place.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL UM CAMPUSES
Sponsors of external funding can restrict the number of applications they will accept from a single institution. The Office of the Vice President for Research has created a Web site providing the University community a single point of access to information on these funding opportunities. This site (www.research.umn.edu/opportunities/limited_applications/) lists current funding opportunities, deadline information, and links to sponsor announcements and guidelines for internal peer review.
Faculty and staff can use this site to register interest in a
particular opportunity and to access information about internal application procedures. Registrants must submit an internal application to be considered for peer review and selection as the official applicant to the sponsor. Faculty and staff can also use the site to identify potential collaborators who could work together to submit a stronger application.
Newly announced funding opportunities that restrict the number of applications will be publicized in Research News Online, with a link to the new site. Suggestions to improve the site are welcomed and can be sent to Peggy Sundermeyer at sunde005@umn.edu.

administrative NEWS

CHANGE IN UMD SMOKING POLICY
UMD prohibits smoking in all indoor facilities, including faculty and staff offices and the cafeteria in the Kirby Plaza. The ban also includes university vehicles, residence halls and apartments. Smoking shall not occur within a minimum distance of 25 feet from any University building entrance, open window, or air supply vent. Other distances may be defined for specific buildings with unique entrances or pedestrian traffic needs.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds. Common smoking areas outside buildings are equipped with permanent receptacles for cigarette butts and ashes, and some areas have seating facilities
as well. For further information contact the Chancellor’s Office at 726-7106 or chan@d.umn.edu.

SUPERVISORS OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES
The Supervisors of Student Employee’s Update Q & A Session has been scheduled for Thursday, September 29 at 1:30 p.m., in Kirby 268. Introductions of new staff members, Barb Gundersen and Audrey Olson, as well as updates on the number of incoming freshman and shift differentials for students are on the agenda. For info contact Mary Cameron at 726-7161

HR TRAINING
UMD Human Resources has various training available for faculty and staff with topics ranging from personal & professional development, supervisory, health & wellness, safety awareness, and Worklife-Elder Care Initiative. To view the training, visit http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/Training/

RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS COUNSELING
A TIAA-CREF consultant is coming to UMD to conduct individual counseling sessions and answer questions about financial matters. The sessions will be held from Wednesday, September 21 to Friday, September 23. To schedule an appointment contact Sue at 800-877-6602 or for more information visit http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/Training/
tiaacref.htm.
University of Minnesota Employee Benefits Counselor, Melinda Soderberg,will be at UMD from September 15 to 16 for individual consultation on benefits, retirement, life insurance. To make an appointment call 726-7822.

REC SPORTS PASSES
Semester and annual passes for facility and group fitness classes are on sale now in SpHC 121. Passes purchased by September 30 can be put on payroll deduction. The Annual Facilities Pass is $112, the Annual Life Fitness Pass is $118, and the All Rec Sports Pass is $215 and will combine both Annual Facility and Life Fitness passes. Deductions begin on the pay period ending October 16. Group Fitness classes begin September 12. Call the Rec Sports Department at 726-7128 for more info or visit www.umdrsop.org/.

PERSONAL LISTING DIRECTORY UPDATES
Make sure your information is correct in the upcoming campus directory. Make changes before September 23, 2005.
Check your personal listing at: http://www.d.umn.edu/people/. This information is the data that will appear in the UMD Campus Directory. If something needs to be changed, added or deleted, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to the UMD Home Page: http://www.d.umn.edu/faculty/.
Step 2: Select “Faculty and Staff” from the left column: http://www.d.umn.edu/faculty/.
Step 3: Select “Updating Your Information” from the bottom of the page.
Step 4: Enter your ID number (X.500 username) and password on the pop-up page.
Step 5: Use the pulldown menu to choose general information, personal addresses, office addresses, telephone numbers, emergency contacts and directory suppression.
Review all areas and make necessary changes.
Note: Individuals are not permitted to change every piece of information. For help with staff listings, contact Audrey Olson, 726-6740, arolson@d.umn.edu. For help with faculty and professional and administrative employee listings, contact Julie Topie, 726-6993, jtopie@d.umn.edu.

PATIENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Department of Family Medicine is looking for patient volunteers to share their medical conditions with a small group of medical students and a teaching physician. The particular medical conditions they are looking for are: chronic heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney transplant, Crohn’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus (Type II), asthma and psoriasis.
Contact Sue McLeod at 726-8552 or smcleod@d.umn.edu.

PHARMACY CONSULTATIONS
The College of Pharmacy Duluth is offering consultations with pharmacy students and a faculty member to talk about medication concerns. Individuals should bring all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines. The students will review medications, give advice about taking medicines effectively and avoiding side effects, screen for drug interactions, provide information about how medicines work, and work to resolve any medication related problems by contacting the primary care provider. Call 726-6800 for a Monday or Wednesday afternoon appointment or if you have questions about the service. There is no charge for the service but $25 donations will help defray costs.

GRIGGS RE-OPENS
Griggs Center will again welcome faculty and staff for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.
Two different soups, two size plates from the salad bar, premade sandwiches, beverages, and cookies will be served.
Members and non-members are welcome. Membership will be $10 for the first semester, $20 per subsequent semester. Members will enjoy a 5% discount at the cash register. Contact the Griggs Board (campclub@d.umn.edu) for membership information and to join. The future availability of Griggs Center depends on its financial success this year.
For information about other dining options at UMD see: http://www.d.umn.edu/food/.

UMD STORES INFO
A benefit concert entitled “Beacon to the Bayou” to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 18 in Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth Tickets can be purchased at UMD stores. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Save your UMD football game ticket and get 20% off UMD wear and gifts at UMD Stores street level the weekend of the game you attended. Get 20% off back packs and bookbags, September 1-18. UMD hockey jerseys are now 40% off. UMD Stores has two “buy ten get one free” punch cards available for 20oz. Arco coffee and greeting cards. An energy-saving event will be in held in UMD Store, Etc. (109 Kirby Plaza) October 3-6 from 8 am - 4 pm. Energy-saving tips, lightbulbs, and other merchandise will be available. Six daily newspapers are now available for sale in the street level of UMD Stores. Jefferson Lines is offering daily bus service, year round, from the UMD Campus to the Twin Cities. Purchase tickets at UMD Stores street level. For a limited time, students can buy one ticket and get one ticket free. See what’s new online at www.umdstores.com..

UMD COMMUNICATION

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Questions? Contact Cheryl Reitan at 726-8996.
To submit material to Currents e-mail currents@d.umn.edu.
Communication intern, Shandra Zurn, helped edit this issue. Currents can be viewed at www.d.umn.edu/currents
Currents is printed regularly throughout the school year.

Fall Semester 2005 Schedule:
Deadline: Wed., September 21; Print date: Tues, Sept. 27.
Deadline: Wed., October 5; Print date: Tues, October 11.
Deadline: Wed., October 19; Print date: Tues, October 25.
Deadline: Wed., November 2; Print date: Tues, November 8.
Deadline: Wed., November 16; Print date: Tues, Nov. 22.
Deadline: Wed., November 30; Print date: Tues, December 6.

UMD CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Scheduling events? Make sure you post them on the web calendar: See the web pages http://www.d.umn.edu/umdevents and http://www.d.umn.edu/currents/calendar-how-to.html.
Don’t forget, public events must be posted on the web calendar and sent to Currents before you can send out a UMD business announce message. For more information, contact Cheryl Reitan at 726-8996 or e-mail creitan@d.umn.edu.

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Individuals can choose to subscribe to a paper copy or to subscribe to an e-mail/web version of Currents. To subscribe to a paper version of Currents: Send your name, department and department address to the currents e-mail account (currents@d.umn.edu) and ask to be put on the paper subscription list. Use SUBSCRIBE PAPER as the message line. To subscribe to a e-mail/web version of Currents see: http://www.d.umn.edu/currents/ currentslist.html.

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To subscribe to Currents on the Web: Send the e-mail to listproc@d.umn.edu and leave the subject line blank.
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UMD WEB PAGES
For more info about UMD departments and programs contact the following web pages:
UMD Home — http://www.d.umn.edu
Alworth Institute — http://www.d.umn.edu/~alworth/
UMD Athletics — http://www.umdbulldogs.com
UMD Campus Events — http://www.d.umn.edu/calendar/
UMD Minnesota Sea Grant — http://www.seagrant.umn.edu
UMD Music — http://www.d.umn.edu/music/
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program — http://www.umdrsop.org/
UMD School of Medicine — http://penguin.d.umn.edu/
UMD School of Pharmacy — http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/duluth/
UMD Stores — http://www.umdstores.com/
UMD Theatre — http://www.d.umn.edu/theatre/
UMD Tweed Museum of Art — http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/
Natural Resources Research Institute — www.nrri.umn.edu
Glensheen — http://www.d.umn.edu/glen/

CHANGE YOUR PERSONAL INFO IN THE CAMPUS DIRECTORY NOW
   Make sure your information is correct in the campus directory. First check your information by going to the “People” section on the UMD Home Page. If something is wrong, go to the faculty/staff area: http://www.d.umn.edu/faculty/ and choose “Update Personal Information.” Enter your email log in and password. and check all the tabs across the top of the page. Questions? Contact Human Resources at 726-7161 or Academic Administration at 726-7103.

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