* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1. Backpack Program Appreciation 2. IAS/Lied Modern Dance Week: David Dorfman Dance Company 3. Guest Speaker Lane Hickenbottom 4. Dr. Shirk will Present "China: Fragile Superpower" 5. Student Veterans Meeting, Thursday, Nov 12, 8-9pm, Union 6. Taste Of Africa 7. Study Abroad at Oxford--All Info Sessions Held in CBA 138. 8. Whiteclay--Past, Present, Future 9. Shaolin Warriors Bring Physical and Mental Prowess to Lied 10. Immigration Students Host Diversity Visa Lottery Clinic 11. Planetarium to Unveil Images from NASA Observatories Nov. 15 12. International Education Week--November 16-20, 2009 13. Sigma Psi Zeta Egg Roll Sale! 14. Cocoa on the Fly with Kappa Phi 15. Going Global--Resources for Gaining Global Experiences 16. The Battle For Whiteclay 17. Diversely Different: Discussion on Diversity 18. African American Studies Presents: "Lakeview Terrace" 19. African American Film Festival 20. Study Abroad Scholarship Presentations 21. Native American Hand Game 22. Step Out with the Cultural Ambassadors! 23. Free Thanksgiving Dinner For International Students 24. Alternative Service Break to San Antonio! ************************************************************************* 1. Backpack Program Appreciation Last week the UNL Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team held a donation drive for the Lincoln Food Bank Backpack Program. After a week of raising awareness and collecting donations, the SIFE team raised a total of $429. Thank you for everyone's support and contributions. We are still collecting donations. Go to CBA 217 to help out today! http://unlsife.wordpress.com Sponsored by Students in Free Enterprise ************************************************************************* 2. IAS/Lied Modern Dance Week: David Dorfman Dance Company Modern dance choreographer David Dorfman and his company will perform "Disavowal" on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30pm at the Johnny Carson Theater. Event is free and open to the public. Contact Dana at danab@huskers.unl.edu to reserve your seat. Sponsored by IAS/Lied: Modern Dance Week, 472-3215 ************************************************************************* 3. Guest Speaker Lane Hickenbottom Award-winning Omaha photojournalist Lane Hickenbottom specializes in fun and artistic wedding photography (laneweddings.com). Lane's work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, USA Today and TIME. Lane will come as a guest speaker on Thursday Nov. 12, 6:30pm, Anderson Room 15. Open to everyone! No need to register beforehand, just show up! Sponsored by UNL Photo Club, helena.esnerova@gmail.com ************************************************************************* 4. Dr. Shirk will Present "China: Fragile Superpower" Susan L. Shirk, the professor and expert on Global Conflict, and a leading authority on China, will give the speech, "China: Fragile Superpower," to explore the state of China's internal politics and the fears that motivate its leaders on November 12, 6:30pm, 2009 at the Lied Center. Find out how to get the tickets at the website below. http://enthompson.unl.edu/ Sponsored by E.N.Thompson Forum, 201 SEH, 472-0074 ************************************************************************* 5. Student Veterans Meeting, Thursday, Nov 12, 8-9pm, Union The University of Nebraska Student Veterans Organization will meet the second Thursday of every month at 8pm in the Union. This month, Gary Chalupa (Lancaster County Veterans Service Officer) will discuss veteran concerns and questions. Nominations for secretary will be accepted. For more information email roost@huskers.unl.edu. Sponsored by Student Veterans Organization, roost@huskers.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 6. Taste Of Africa Come join ASA and experience a Taste of Africa through our cuisine, music and dance at the Culture Center, November 14, at 6pm. We will be selling tickets at the Union, now through November 13. Tickets are $7 at the booth and $10 at the door. For more info please visit our Facebook event page. Sponsored by African Student Association ************************************************************************* 7. Study Abroad at Oxford--All Info Sessions Held in CBA 138. You can still apply for UNL's most popular study abroad program! Come learn more about the program in CBA 138 All majors are welcome! Information Sessions: Fri, 11/13--1pm, 1:30pm; Mon, 11/16--11am, 11:30am, 1pm, 1:30pm; Tues, 11/17--2pm, 2:30pm; Wed, 11/18--12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm; Thurs, 11/19--2pm, 2:30pm; Fri, 11/20--1pm, 1:30pm. http://cba.unl.edu/outreach/abroad/england/index.aspx Sponsored by Nebraska at Oxford, 138 CBA, 472-6805 ************************************************************************* 8. Whiteclay--Past, Present, Future Join Stew Magnuson, the author of the 2009 Nebraska non-fiction book of the year, "The Death of Raymond Yellow Thunder," for a discussion of the events going on in Whiteclay, Nebraska and the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation. The discussion will take place on Saturday, Nov 14 at 4 pm in the Nebraska City Campus Union. Sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha, Tau Chapter, PiSigmaAlpha@unl.edu ************************************************************************* 9. Shaolin Warriors Bring Physical and Mental Prowess to Lied Acrobatics, theatre and martial arts combine for a high-energy showdown of power! The Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, November 14, at 7:30pm. http://liedcenter.org Sponsored by Lied Center for Performing Arts ************************************************************************* 10. Immigration Students Host Diversity Visa Lottery Clinic Law students will be available at the UNL College of Law on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1-5pm to provide free help to eligible foreign nationals who wish to apply to the diversity visa lottery. For more information please contact Seth Felton at sfelton@huskers.unl.edu or 472-3271. For more info about the diversity visa lottery, see the State Dept. website below. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1322.html Sponsored by College of Law Civil Clinic, 172 Welpton Courtroom, 472-3271 ************************************************************************* 11. Planetarium to Unveil Images from NASA Observatories Nov. 15 Mueller Planetarium will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy Nov. 15 when it unveils two new mural-sized images of the Milky Way's core taken by NASA's Great Observatories. UNL Regent Tim Clare will unveil the stunning photographs to the public at 4pm in the lobby. This will be followed by an address on black holes by Dr. Jack Gabel. http://www.spacelaser.com Sponsored by Mueller Planetarium, 472-2641 ************************************************************************* 12. International Education Week--November 16-20, 2009 An initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, Interna- tional Education Week was first held in 2000, and today is celebrated in more than 100 countries. There are various events all week long. Please go to the website below for a link to a schedule of events. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs Sponsored by International Affairs, isss@unl.edu ************************************************************************* 13. Sigma Psi Zeta Egg Roll Sale! The Xi Charter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. will be selling homemade egg rolls on Monday, November 16! We will be in the UNL City Union from 10am to 1:30pm. Egg rolls will be $1 each, or 3 for $2.50, 6 for $5, or 12 for $10. Hope to see you November 16! Sponsored by Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. syzxi03@gmail.com ************************************************************************* 14. Cocoa on the Fly with Kappa Phi Come join Kappa Phi for hot cocoa and treats November 16, 8am-2pm outside the City Union! A cup of hot cocoa for $1! Sponsored by Kappa Phi, St. Mark's on the Campus, 402-741-0833 ************************************************************************* 15. Going Global--Resources for Gaining Global Experiences Date and Time: Tuesday, November 17, 4-5pm Location: Nebraska Union (room will be posted on the day of the event). This event is open to the public. Career Services will provide students with resources for global careers to help students gain global experiences while in college. http://www.unl.edu/careers/events/intlcareers.shtml Sponsored by Career Services, 230 Nebraska Union, 472-3145 ************************************************************************* 16. The Battle For Whiteclay OASIS at the Culture center presents--for Native American Month Celebration--a Movie Night with the showing of "The Battle for Whiteclay," Tuesday, November 17, at 6pm in the Nebraska Union Crib. Free and open to the public! Discussion to follow with activist, writer, film producer--Mark Vasina. Sponsored by OASIS at the Culture Center, 472-5500 ************************************************************************* 17. Diversely Different: Discussion on Diversity This event talks about diversity and when we first notice differences. There will be a video and two guest speakers. Following the guest speakers there will be a short discussion on diversity. The event takes place November 17, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm in room 143 of CBA. Following the event will be free refreshments and food. Sponsored by Diversity Strategic Development Committee, Nebr Union ************************************************************************* 18. African American Studies Presents: "Lakeview Terrace" Ethnic Studies is presenting a special viewing of "Lakeview Terrace" starring Samuel L. Jackson, Wednesday, November 18, 7pm at the Nebraska Union--City Campus. Room will be posted under Ethnic Studies. Discussion will follow. Free and open to the public! Sponsored by Patrick Jones 632 Oldfather Hall 472-3250 ETHN 200 ************************************************************************* 19. African American Film Festival Please come on Thursday, November 19, at 6:30pm for a free showing of the movie "Higher Learning" in the Union. Discussion will follow with light refreshments provided. The movie stars Tyra Banks, Laurence Fishburne, Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, and Jennifer Connelly. All are welcome! Sponsored by 303 Seaton Hall P.O. 880685 Lincoln, NE (402) 472-1663 ************************************************************************* 20. Study Abroad Scholarship Presentations Recipients of the Edythe Wiebers International Studies Scholarship will be presenting about their experience on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 4pm in the Nebraska Student Union. Students interested in applying for this scholarship should attend. Applications will be available at this reception. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs Sponsored by International Affairs- Study Abroad 472-5358 ************************************************************************* 21. Native American Hand Game On Friday, November 20, 2009 at 6pm, OASIS at the Culture Center invites you to a Native American Hand Game in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. This event will be held at the Culture Center (333 N. 14th) Free and open to the public. Sponsored by OASIS at the Culture Center, (402) 472-5500 ************************************************************************* 22. Step Out with the Cultural Ambassadors! Join the Cultural Ambassadors at an International Dance Party, Saturday, November 21, 9:30pm-1am at Sur Tango, 1228 P St. All UNL students who attend and show their N-Card at the door will be entered in a drawing for a $100 University Bookstore gift card. You must be present to win. See Facebook event page for further information. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid Sponsored by Cultural Ambassadors cao@unlnotes.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 23. Free Thanksgiving Dinner For International Students Come experience an American tradition with a homemade Thanksgiving meal. Dinner will take place Tuesday, November 24, 6:30pm at Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House (16th and R St). Event is free and open to all International Students at UNL and in the Lincoln area. For more information call number below or email jlszalawiga@huskers.unl.edu Sponsored by Christian Student Fellowship, Nebr Union 354, 580-3710 ************************************************************************* 24. Alternative Service Break to San Antonio! Come serve with 50 other faculty/staff/students as we travel to San Antonio over winter break! Work with AIDS Foundation, Family Violence Prevention Services, urban housing remodeling, education, environment, and more. When: Jan 2-9. Application deadline: Dec 4. For more info, visit the website below. See you there! http://involved.unl.edu/events/service/asb.php Sponsored by Service Learning, 200 Nebraska Union, 472.2454 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *