U2 lists sessions University Within the University (U2) offers the following sessions: Freedom from Smoking Oct. 7, 14, 21, 23, 28; and Nov. 4 and 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rooms 16-18, Swanson Hall See the article above for more information. Introduction to Commercializing Your Research Oct. 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Medora Room, Memorial Union Learn what intellectual property is and what steps you need to follow if you think you have an invention. Presenter: Tara Kopplin, licensing assistant, Intellectual Property Commercialization and Economic Development. Hiring Procedures and the Termination Process* Oct. 9, 9 to 11 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall Learn what constitutes a legal hire as well as a legal termination of an employee. Presenters: Desi Sporbert and Joy Johnson. * Required training for all finance and operations supervisors (future supervisors are encouraged to attend). Employee Travel Policies and Procedures Oct. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m., River Valley Room, Memorial Union Brush up on the procedures to follow for employee ticket authorizations, direct billing of airline tickets, and employee travel expense vouchers. Presenter: Bonnie Nerby. -- Denis F. MacLeod, U2 Coordinator, University Within the University, denismacleod@mail.und.edu, 701-777-0720