Interview schedule for Dean of University College finalists

Three finalists for the position of Dean of University College are scheduled to hold open forums for the MSUM community. The forums are scheduled for May 6 and May 7 and all members of the MSUM community are invited to attend. These forums are an opportunity to learn more about the finalists and to submit comments on their qualifications to the search committee. The Dean of University College will play a key role in leading the following: Corrick Center, Dragon Core and its assessment, Writing Intensive Program, First Year Seminar, Learning Communities, Honors, Academic Programs for Undecided Students, University Studies, Personal Development courses, and Service Learning. Click headline for interview schedule.

Used Cell Phone Donation

The MSUM Economics Society and Soroptimist International of Moorhead are sponsoring a cell phone drive for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. The Center is able to re-program cell phones for access to 911. This free program gives women leaving an abusive situtation continuous access to the police. Please donate your used cell phone to help women in need! A drop box is located in the Economics Department office, MA 380.

Book features chapter by Bolduc

A recent book, “Institutional Analysis and Praxis: The Social Fabric Matrix Approach,” includes a chapter by Steven Bolduc, Economics. Bolduc’s contribution, “Ceremonial Dimensions of Market-based Pollution Control Instruments: The Clean Air Act and the Cap-and-Trade Model,” argues that inquiry guiding policy design and assessment should be guided by the recognition of social, ecological, and technological interdependence, and not only by narrowly conceived economic criteria. The volume was released in September 2009 by Springer Science+Business Media.

Fall Classes Added

An additional section of Chemistry 304, online, is open for Fall, 2009. This class is Writing Intensive and Dragon Core Area 10.

An additional section of Econ 204 Principles of Macroeconomics (002792) has been opened. The course will be taught T Th from 1:30-2:45 pm.