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RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR BISCHOFF JUNE 19
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education invites the NIU community to a retirement reception for Judy Bischoff from 1 to 4 pm. Wednesday, June 19, in the Holmes Student Center Regency Room. Bischoff has served NIU for more than 26 years. To include a personal note in Bischoff's memory book, send it to Vicky Vosburgh in Anderson Hall room 222.

GREAT AMERICA TICKETS AVAILABLE
The NIU Employees Federal Credit Union is selling single-day Great America admission tickets at a discount. Tickets are $32 for adults and $31 for children. For more information on park hours or directions, stop by the credit union or call 753-1911.

JOIN THE "WALK THIS WAY" EXERCISE CLASS
The Office of Campus Recreation is offering a "Walk This Way!" exercise class this summer. The class includes different walking routes on and around campus and information on a variety of topics such as flexibility, nutrition, fitness and strength training. Class begins Tuesday, June 18, and runs through Thursday, Aug. 8. Participants should check in between noon and 1 p.m.,, but may start walking anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Cost for the class is $15 and participants completing 13 classes will receive a free t-shirt. Three optional Wednesday activities of body toning, self-defense and yoga also are scheduled. To participate, sign up at the Campus Recreation Center by Friday, June 14. For more information, call Becky Lewis at 753-9421.

STEAM SHUTDOWN ON CAMPUS MAY 23-30
There will be a steam shutdown on campus from 9 a.m. Thursday, May 23, to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 30, for maintenance on steam distribution equipment. Domestic use hot water and steam/hot water heat will not be available. For more information, call Kevin Vines at 753-6090.

JOIN THE SICK LEAVE BANK THROUGH MAY 31
Regularly appointed employees may join the Regular Sick Leave Bank during the Benefit Choice Period held through Friday, May 31. Since days in this benefit account now are below the policy requirements, all previous participants and new participants must donate at least one day from their compensable sick leave account to remain active in this program. In the event an employee does not have compensable sick time, it will be deducted from his/her non-compensable sick leave account in accordance with policy guidelines. To donate one or more days, an employee must have accrued at least 11 sick days so there would be 10 remaining days of accumulated sick time. For more information, contact Joanne Hulmes at 753-6026.

CUBS/WHITE SOX TRIP HOSTED BY CREDIT UNION
The NIU Employees Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a trip to Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox game at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Tickets go on sale at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. Tickets are $32 or $38, which includes transportation. The bus will leave the Chick Evans Field House parking lot at 9:30 a.m. on game day. For more information, call 753-1911.

BENEFIT CHOICE PERIOD
Benefit Choice Period is being held now through Friday, May 31. For more information, call the Office of Insurance & Employee Benefits at 753-0191.

"SHREK" TO BE SHOWN OUTDOORS ON JUNE 7
Intercollegiate Athletics invites all to a free outdoor showing of "Shrek" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Huskie Stadium. The movie will be shown on the jumbo scoreboard screen, and all are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. No concessions will be served, and gum and glass containers will not be allowed. Gates open at 7 p.m. and parking will be available on the east side of the stadium. RSVP via e-mail to huskiemovie@yahoo.com by Thursday, May 23. In case of rain, a back-up showing will be arranged for 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21.

GROUPWISE LUNCHEON
Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting a GroupWise brown bag luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Regency Room in the Holmes Student Center. The luncheon will inform faculty and staff about the latest GroupWise software. Bring your lunch; beverages and desserts will be provided. To register, contact the ITS Customer Support Center at 753-8100.

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW SUGGESTIONS
Send suggestions for Someone You Should Know to northerntoday@niu.edu. For more information, call 753-1682.

ACCOMMODATIVE TEACHING CONFERENCE
The Conference on Accommodative Teaching and Assistive Technologies will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, in the Holmes Student Center. Advance registration is required. To register, call 753-0595 or e-mail facdev@niu.edu.

SUMMER SESSION SHORT COURSES OFFERED
Customer Support Services will begin registration for summer session short courses on Tuesday, May 28. New Office XP, SPSS, Dreamweaver and SAS classes are being offered. Descriptions and the short course calendar can be found at http://its.shortcourse.niu.edu or in the What's Up calender under Employee Training. For more information, contact the Customer Support Center at 753-8100 or e-mail shortcourse@niu.edu by Tuesday, May 28.