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Friday, July 20, 2012

What's Happening Today

* Summer End Buyback and Rental Return

The UE Bookstore will conduct a two day summer ending Book Buyback on Thursday, July 19 and Friday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day.  Bring in any textbooks you might wish to sell regardless if used on this campus or  purchased elsewhere.  You will get cash on the spot for any books with value.  Also ALL summer UrEntal rental books should be retured to the Bookstore by July 20 if you have not made other arrangements.  Please return your rental books by the deadline to avoid any late charges.  If you have any questions please contact the Bookstore.

 

Upcoming Events

* Dance Team Auditions

The University of Evansville Aces Dance Team invites all eligible students to audition for the Dance Team for the 2012-2013 season. Auditions will be held on August 30 from 8 pm to 10 pm and August 31 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The first day of auditions will consist of learning a short, choreographed dance and practicing technique. The second day will consist of showing examples of required technique, preforming the choreographed routine, showcasing 1 minute of original original choreography to music (this should be prepared prior to auditions), and a short interview. Auditions will be held in the Small Gym of the Carson Center.

Information about the 2012-2013 season will be provided at the call out meeting on August 27 from 9 pm to 10 pm in Room 113, Carson Center.

A private or video audition may be arranged if needed and will be allowed at the discretion of the coaching staff.

There is a $20 audition fee. Please refrain from wearing baggy clothing during auditions. Footwear is required.

More information is available at gopurpleaces.com

Please contact Coach Arata with any questions or concerns at ma112@evansville.edu or 502-689-4085. We hope to see you at auditions!
 

 
* Farewell Reception for Lauren Hart Planned for Friday, July 27

There will be a farewell reception for Lauren Hart on Friday, July 27 from 3-4 p.m. in the Office of the Registrar, Room 106 in Olmsted Hall.  Please stop by to say goodbye to Lauren and wish her well in graduate school!

 
* Attention Faculty and Staff: Move In Day Greeters Needed!

We are just a few weeks away from welcoming a new class of students to UE. Your help on this day to provide a welcoming environment for our new students is critical. As in years past, we are looking for faculty and staff volunteers to assist with helping as greeters during our move-In process. Our student volunteers who signed up in the spring will help move students into their rooms while faculty and staff volunteers will serve as greeters to students and their families and assist in coordinating and communicating the move-in process. Training will be provided and no previous experience is necessary.

Move-in Day is Saturday, August 18. There are three two-hour shifts to choose from. Please use the link provided to list yourself in a preferred timeslot. You will receive a confirmation email with more details after you register. For any questions please contact Geoff Edwards at ge21@evansville.edu

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Info You Should Know

* TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure

A new Department of Labor regulation will soon take effect to help employees who participate in the University of Evansville retirement plan make more informed decisions about thier investment options.  The University wants to make sure you have all the information you need to take full advantage of its TIAA-CREF retirement plan.

Within the next few days you will be receiving an e-mail from TIAA-CREF plan fees. In the meantime, to help you better understand services and fees associated with your retirement plan, please read: http://acelink.evansville.edu/Areas/HR/Files/ParticipantFeeBasicsFactSheet.pdf or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/fees for helpful information, including:
• Understanding plan fees – the basics
• How to receive the most value for your plan
• Additional resources to help ensure you’re on the right track

TIAA-CREF and the University of Evansville are committed to providing you with ongoing support to help you better understand the fees and expenses associated with your plan. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Human Resources if you have questions or you can speak with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant at 1-800 842-2273, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET.
 

 
* Attention UE Students - Laundry Card Reimbursement

Student reimbursement for funds remaining on laundry cards ends Monday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m.  Be sure to bring your laundry card to Administrative Services at 1 South Frederick Street. (General Services building where Safety & Security is located), if you are interested in obtaining a reimbursement for remaining funds on your laundry card.

 
* Libraries Announces Summer Intersession Hours

UE Libraries will observe the following schedule of open hours during the forthcoming Summer intersession
which begins on July 21st and concludes on August 21.  Contact William Louden, University Librarian, with
questions at 812.488.2376 or wflouden@evansville.edu .


• Monday – Friday:         8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday:     CLOSED

 

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