************************************************************** ** To submit an announcement to E-News or to read this ** ** issue or past issues on the web go to: ** ** ** ** http://www.unl.edu/e-news ** ************************************************************** In this Issue of UNL E-News: Aug 30, 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Fall 2005 Tuition and Fees Due Date 2. December 2005 Graduation Application Deadline is Sept. 23 3. Big 12 Faculty Fellowships 4. SBIR National Conference Registration Support 5. Need Statistical Help? 6. Discover the 4-H Program at the Nebraska State Fair 7. Medical and Dental Student Insurance Now Available at UNL 8. Jr. Blackshirts Day Camps - Sept. Dates 9. East Union Faculty/Staff/Grad Student Fall Bowling League 10. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Airport Rate 11. Omaha Airport Rental Rate Special 12. Credit Union Will Be Closed For Labor Day 13. Rec Center Labor Day Weekend Schedule 14. Morrill Hall Open Over Labor Day Holiday 15. Volunteers Can Now Join Credit Union! 16. Upcoming Classes @ Campus Rec Centers 17. Rec Center Offers September Outdoor Adventures 18. Inventory open house closed 9/14 & 9/21 due to 9/24 Auction 19. OASIS Academic Workshop - INROADS: Get an Internship 20. Reminder: Fidelity Investments September schedule 21. Reminder: TIAA-CREF september counseling schedule EVENTS TO ATTEND: 22. Seaton Hall Open House - August 31 23. Plant Sale on East Campus 24. UNL Surplus Property Auction - September 3, 2005 25. Native American Student Welcome 26. Red Letter Days 27. Forever Red 28. UNL Brings Grantsmanship Training to Lincoln 29. A Taste of Czech and Slovak Culture - Saturday, September 10 30. Food Entrepreneur Seminar 31. Dr. Eric Cline to speak Sept. 16 - The Battles of Armageddon 32. Nebraska Rural Institute will be held September 20-22 in York 33. Nebraska MRSEC 3rd Annual Review & Symposium - Sept. 20-21 34. Gamma Sigma Delta Seminar Sept. 8 35. Power of Education 36. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Seminar 37. NU Skills Event: Get the Word Out with PR Seminar Series 38. NU Skills Online Event - Build the Mindset for Customer Service 39. UNOPA September Meeting 40. UAAD begins fall with Pro-Active theme 41. Learn to speak with confidence 42. Peace Corps Film and Information Meeting ARTS AND MEDIA: 43. Faculty/Staff Receive 2-for-1 Special through September 30 44. Exclusive Free Screening of TransGeneration at the Ross Theatre 45. Me and You and Everyone We Know & Rize open Sept. 6 at the Ross 46. Public Asked to Vote on Egg Artistry Contest Entries 47. Musical, V-J Day & Prairie Festival on Live from the Mill 48. Political Activism and Water Policy on NET's "Statewide" ************************************************************************* 1. Fall 2005 Tuition and Fees Due Date The due date for Fall 2005 tuition and fees will be the second Wednesday of September (Sept. 14th), and not in October as in previous years. Visit the URL below for additional billing information. http://stuaccts.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 2. December 2005 Graduation Application Deadline is Sept. 23 The deadline to apply for a degree to be received in December 2005 is Friday, Sept. 23. A $25 non-refundable fee must accompany the Application For Degree form. Applications are to be filed at the Graduation Services Office, 109 Canfield Administration Building. ************************************************************************* 3. Big 12 Faculty Fellowships The Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program is intended to stimulate scholarly exchanges with Big 12 institutions. The program offers faculty the opportunity to travel to member institutions to collaborate on projects and research. Deadline for submitting proposals is December 1, 2005. The maximum fellowship award per applicant is $2,500. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/faculty/big12.shtml ************************************************************************* 4. SBIR National Conference Registration Support NSF EPSCoR and SBIR are providing support for participation in the SBIR National Conference in Albany, NY, November 14-17, 2005. This support enables Nebraska EPSCoR to provide a credit of $350 per registrant to offset the conference registration fee for the first five registrants. Additional conference information is available at www.SBIRWorld.com. Faculty who are conducting scientific research and who wish to attend the conference should contact the EPSCoR office promptly at (402) 472-8946 for the necessary registration code. http://epscor.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 5. Need Statistical Help? The Department of Statistics offers statistical assistance through its Help Desk. The Help Desk is located in 355 Hardin Hall (33rd & Holdrege). Phone: 472-5405. You can find our hours posted on our Department website, under "Resources, Help Desk." http://statistics.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 6. Discover the 4-H Program at the Nebraska State Fair Planning to attend the 2005 Nebraska State Fair? If so, check out the numerous ways that young people, ages 5-18, from across the state are becoming acquainted with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln through the 4-H Program. The entire family will enjoy the 4-H exhibits, 4-H Cyber Fair, Discover 4-H Event, Barn Tours, and much more. For a complete schedule, check out the UNL Extension 4-H website at the URL below. http://www.4h.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 7. Medical and Dental Student Insurance Now Available at UNL Medical and dental coverage is available through the UNL student insurance plan for only $913 a year. Students can enroll at any time but the enrollment deadline for coverage effective August 13, 2005 is September 15, 2005. For insurance plan details and enrollment information go to http://www.chickering.com/ or http://www.unl.edu/health/. Use UNL policy number 100102. You may also contact the University Health Center at (402) 472-7435. ************************************************************************* 8. Jr. Blackshirts Day Camps - Sept. Dates The Campus Rec Center is now accepting registrations for the Jr. Blackshirts Day Camps held during Husker football home games. Open to youth ages 2-12 years (whose parent/guardian is attendig the game), kids will enjoy swimming, playing sports, watching movies, and much more. Limited space. Pre-Registration required. Cost is $20 per child per game. Sign up now for home games vs. Maine, Wake Forest, and Pittsburgh. Stop by the Campus Rec Center office, call 472-3467, or download info at the URL below. http://www.unl.edu/crec/YouthAct/index.html ************************************************************************* 9. East Union Faculty/Staff/Grad Student Fall Bowling League The East Campus Bowling League has several team openings for it's fall league at Lanes 'n Games, Nebraska East Union. Cost per night is $5 per bowler (3 games & shoe rental). League play begins Wednesday, September 21. For more info, contact Gerry Van Ackeren @ 472-9627 or gvanackeren@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 10. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Airport Rate Transportation Services now offers Enterprise Rent-A-Car one-way rentals to the Omaha airport. Rates are $32 to $36 per day (depending on vehicle class), plus fuel, and includes 60 miles per day. Vehicles are returned adjacent to the airport, all airport drop fees are waived, and shuttle service is provided to the Eppley departure drop-off location. All travel exceeding 60 miles per day is charged at $.20 per mile plus fuel. For more information call Transportation Services at (402) 472-2659. ************************************************************************* 11. Omaha Airport Rental Rate Special Transportation Services has available a limited number of sedans with a special rental rate through February 2006 for discounted travel to the Omaha airport. The special rate is a flat $46.00 charge which includes 145 miles and up to 15 days usage. If vehicle travel is more than 145 miles, or the vehicle is used for travel other than to/from the Omaha airport, the department will be charged the standard Intermediate Sedan rate ($15 day + $.21 mile). ************************************************************************* 12. Credit Union Will Be Closed For Labor Day The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will be closed Monday, September 5th, 2005 in honor of Labor Day. Keep in mind, you can access your account 24-hours a day with our free on-line banking service, e-Teller. To sign-up for e-Teller, please call 402-472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 13. Rec Center Labor Day Weekend Schedule The Rec Center's hours of operation will be adjusted for the Labor Day weekend: (Friday) City = 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., EC = 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday/Sunday) City = 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., EC = Closed. (Monday) City = 11 a.m. to Midnight, EC = Closed. Visit the website below to see the adjusted schedules for the swimming pool and other facilities. Normal hours will resume Tuesday. http://www.unl.edu/crec/Facilities/holiday/index.html ************************************************************************* 14. Morrill Hall Open Over Labor Day Holiday Looking for fun family activities for the holiday weekend? The University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall will be open Sat., Sept. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so stop by on your way to the game! Open on Sun., Sept. 4, and Mon., Sept. 5, (Labor Day), from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission: Free w/ UNL fac/staff/student ID. General: $8 family, $4 adult $2 child. Located just south of N. 14th & Vine Streets. http://www.unl.edu/museum/ ************************************************************************* 15. Volunteers Can Now Join Credit Union! The University of Nebraska Credit union has amended its charter to allow University of Nebraska volunteers to join the credit union. This would include Lied Center volunteers, event volunteers and any person who works as a volunteer for the University. If you have questions about this addition to our field of membership, please contact one of our member service representatives at 402-472-2087. If you have questions about the credit union's services we invite you to visit our website. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 16. Upcoming Classes @ Campus Rec Centers Take advantage of exciting classes this month at the Campus Rec Centers: SHOTOKAN KARATE (Tues/Thurs, Sept 6-Oct 13); KAYAK 2 (Monday, Sept 12); GOLF LESSONS (Mon/Wed, Sept 12-28); TAI CHI FITNESS (2 class sessions starting Sept 12-13); and CHILD SWIM LESSONS (Tues/Thurs, Sept 13-Oct 13). All equipment provided. No experience required. Call 472-3467 or visit our website for times, prices and class registration. http://www.unl.edu/crec ************************************************************************* 17. Rec Center Offers September Outdoor Adventures Sign up today for one of this month's outdoor activities: canoeing (9/15, 9/29), biking (9/15), and kayaking workshops (9/9, 9/23, 9/30). Call 472-3467 or visit the website below for all the details. http://www.unl.edu/crec/OutRec/index.html ************************************************************************* 18. Inventory open house closed 9/14 & 9/21 due to 9/24 Auction There will be no Open House at Inventory on September 14th & Sept. 21st due to preparation for the Auction on September 24th. For more information go to the Inventory website listed below. http://inventory.unl.edu/openhouse/ ************************************************************************* 19. OASIS Academic Workshop - INROADS: Get an Internship INROADS - Get an Internship - INROADS develops and places talented minority students in business and industry. Inroads seeks to prepare students for corporate and community leadership. Internships through INROADS integrate two to five summers of work experience at a local client organization. http://www.unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter/Events/acad%20events.htm ************************************************************************* 20. Reminder: Fidelity Investments September schedule A Fidelity consultant will be available in the Nebraska Union, September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, and the East Union September 7, to provide free one-on -one counseling sessions. The room will be posted. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to discuss investment planning issues . . . sign up today by calling Reservation Systems 1-800-642-7131. ************************************************************************* 21. Reminder: TIAA-CREF september counseling schedule A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available in the Wick Alumni Center Library, September 8, 14, 22 & 28 and the East Campus Union (room posted), September 8, 14 & 28, to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to discuss investment planning issues . . . sign up today by calling 1-866-842-2908, Ext 6210, or log on to the web page listed. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 22. Seaton Hall Open House - August 31 Seaton Hall will host an open house on August 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seaton Hall is the northern-most building of the Selleck Quadrangle (across from the University Health Center). All are invited to attend and visit the offices now housed in Seaton. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies at 472-1185 with questions. ************************************************************************* 23. Plant Sale on East Campus Rare and native plants will be offered at a September 10 Plant Sale sponsored by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, a horticultural organization headquartered at IANR on UNL's East Campus. Native trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plant list at URL below. http://arboretum.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 24. UNL Surplus Property Auction - September 3, 2005 The next UNL Surplus Property Auction is scheduled for Saturday, September 3. The location for the auction is 134 Tractor Test Lab located on East Campus. More information can be found on the website listed below. http://inventory.unl.edu/auctions/ ************************************************************************* 25. Native American Student Welcome The Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) and the Office of Undergraduate Studies invites all to attend the UNL Native American Student Welcome on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Culture Center (333 N 14th St). For more information, contact Misty Thomas at 472-6042 or mthomas5@unlnotes.unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 26. Red Letter Days The 2005-2006 Red Letter Days have been set. The dates are: Sept 23*, Oct 3, Oct 7**, Oct 10, Oct 14***, Oct 28****, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 11, Nov 14***, Dec 2, Dec 5, & Feb 20. *Engineering ONLY; **Education & Human Sciences ONLY; ***Architecture ONLY; ****Fine & Performing Arts ONLY. Children of faculty & staff attend free. For more information, contact Nathan Fuerst at the Office of Admissions at 472-5742 or nfuerst2@unl.edu. http://admissions.unl.edu/rld ************************************************************************* 27. Forever Red Meet Steve Smith, author of "Forever Red Confessions of a Cornhusker Football Fan," Saturday, Sept. 10th at the University Bookstore. Smith will be signing copies of his new book, published by the University of Nebraska Press, from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. The University Bookstore is located in the lower level of the Nebraska Union. For more information on this event, please call the Bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 28. UNL Brings Grantsmanship Training to Lincoln September 12-16, 2005. Intensive "hands-on" training on all aspects of researching grants, writing proposals and negotiating with funding sources. For both novice and advanced grant seekers. Tuition $825 - scholarships may be available. Limited to first 30 participants. Hosted by UNL Extension and held at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. For more information on the local program, contact Gary Bergman at 441-7180 or register/apply for scholarships on-line. http://www.tgci.com/ ************************************************************************* 29. A Taste of Czech and Slovak Culture - Saturday, September 10 UNL Culture Center, sponsored by the Award Winning UNL Czech Komensky Club and Dept of Modern Languages. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; kolache and dumpling demonstrations; free samples and recipes. Czech movie marathon; many displays; folk dance lessons. Czech lunch served for nominal fee. Free & open to the public. ************************************************************************* 30. Food Entrepreneur Seminar The Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The "From Recipe to Reality" seminar will be offered on October 18, 2005. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration deadline is October 10. Contact Jill Gifford at 402-472-2819 or jgifford1@unl.edu for an information packet. ************************************************************************* 31. Dr. Eric Cline to speak Sept. 16 - The Battles of Armageddon Dr Eric Cline, George Washington Univ. will give a lecture, "The Battles of Armageddon: From Har Megiddo to Armageddon" on Friday, September 16th in the Bailey Library, 228 Andrews Hall at 4:00 p.m. This lecture is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Departments of Art & Art History and Classics and Religious Studies. For more information contact: Michael Hoff at 472-5342 or email at: mhoff1@unl.edu or see the following website: http://www.unl.edu/classics ************************************************************************* 32. Nebraska Rural Institute will be held September 20-22 in York Entrepreneurial Engines and Economic Development Essentials is the theme for the 10th annual institute in York. Jack Schultz, author of "Boomtown, USA" will explain to participants his fifth key to success -- encouraging entrepreneurship. UNL Center for Applied Rural Innovation coordinates this event. See URL below for more information. http://cari.unl.edu/nri/ ************************************************************************* 33. Nebraska MRSEC 3rd Annual Review & Symposium - Sept. 20-21 The Third Annual NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center Review and Symposium will be held at UNL, on Sept. 20 and 21. The review on Sept. 20 will provide a summary of the new work at Nebraska on "Quantum and Spin Phenomena in Nanomagnetic Structures (QSPINS)." The symposium on Sept. 21 entitled "Emerging Challenges in Nanomagnetics" will consist of invited talks. There will be opportunity for discussions of future directions of the field. All interested faculty, postdocs and students are invited to attend and are encouraged to present a poster at the Poster/Wine and Cheese Reception at 4:38 p.m. on Sept. 20. Advance registration is required. For additional information and registration information, see the URL below or call Shelli Krupicka, 472-7886. http://www.mrsec.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 34. Gamma Sigma Delta Seminar Sept. 8 The Gamma Sigma Delta seminar is scheduled for Thursday, September 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the East Campus Union. The seminar will be a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Ken Cassman, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Seminar Title: "The Role of UNL and IANR in International Agricultural Development in a Time of Global Change and Conflict." ************************************************************************* 35. Power of Education "The Power of Education: A Lifetime Wellness Issue" presentation by Paul Nussbaum (clinical neuropsychologist) will be held at the East Campus Union on September 19th at 9:15 a.m. The free event is open to campus and community members who are interested in knowing brain health and wellness components they can practice throughout their lifetimes. The presentation is sponsored by the College of Education and Human Sciences "Osher Lifelong Learning Institute" (OLLI). Join us in embracing the "novel and complex" in life and share the messages with others. Contact Deanna B. Eversoll at deversoll1@unl.edu for more information. http://manila.unl.edu/olli ************************************************************************* 36. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Seminar Byung Kwon, PhD Candidate, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, "Characterization of virulence genes of a ss RNA+Virus (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus) using a reverse genetics approach," Monday, September 12, 4:00 p.m., VBS 145. ************************************************************************* 37. NU Skills Event: Get the Word Out with PR Seminar Series Public Relations is not about spin, and it involves more than just writing news releases. You need to communicate meaningful information to many audiences. Attend "Public Relations: Get the Word Out" on Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon CDT, to reach your target audiences and achieve success with the news media. Don't forget to attend the free preview Aug. 31, 11 to 11:30 a.m. CDT, to learn how the four-part Public Relations series will help you maximize your media coverage and build relationships with your target audiences. Learn more and enroll online today. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 38. NU Skills Online Event - Build the Mindset for Customer Service Customer service today is more complicated and vital than ever due to increased competition and higher expectations from customers. But customer service is still about creating positive one-on-one interactions, so establishing the right mindset and environment is essential. Join NU Skills online Sept. 8, 10 to 11 a.m. CDT, to learn what customers expect and how to maintain a positive attitude and great service every day. This is the first in the four-part Customer Service MAP series. Learn more and enroll online. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 39. UNOPA September Meeting The University of Nebraska Office Professional Association will hold its Sept. meeting "The Organized Office" Tuesday, Sept. 13th 11:45 a.m. at East Campus Union. President Becky Hastings will enlighten us on her charity CoHoLo. Reservations due Sept. 7 to Pat DeStefano 472-8726. For membership info see our website. http://www.unl.edu/unopa/index.htm ************************************************************************* 40. UAAD begins fall with Pro-Active theme UAAD (University Association for Administrative Development) has chosen "Pro-Active" as its theme this year. Mayor Coleen Seng will speak to the theme at the Sept. 13 meeting in the Regency Suites, Nebraska Union, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. More information on the website below. For lunch reservation form, contact Linda Ratcliffe, lratcliffe1@unl.edu. http://www.uaad.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 41. Learn to speak with confidence Learn the skills to become a confident speaker, leader or listener. You can do it in a supportive and fun atmostphere with Toastmasters. The E.C. Speakers Club meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Nebraska East Union. Call 472-9707 for more information. Visitors are always welcome. ************************************************************************* 42. Peace Corps Film and Information Meeting Come learn about the benefits of service in the Peace Corps. Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. Room will be posted. Free & open to the public. Refreshments served. Contact Gretchen for more information 472-8058. Sponsored by Career Services. http://www.unl.edu/careers/peacecorps/ ************************************************************************* 43. Faculty/Staff Receive 2-for-1 Special through September 30 University Theatre 5-Admission Passports are now on sale at the Lied Center Ticket Office, 301 N. 12th, 472-4747. Faculty/Staff who purchase one 5-Admission Passport (flexible season ticket) for $40 by September 30, receive the second one free. That is TEN admissions for $40 or $4 an admission. Individual tickets are also available. Shows begin October 6. ************************************************************************* 44. Exclusive Free Screening of TransGeneration at the Ross Theatre TransGeneration, the festival cut of a groundbreaking 8-part documentary series, captures a year in the life of four trans-gender college students, will be shown at the Ross theatre on September 1 at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a panel discussion. The DVD and posters have been provided courtesy of the Sundance Channel. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 45. Me and You and Everyone We Know & Rize open Sept. 6 at the Ross Me and You and Everyone We Know: Miranda July's debut feature film is a charming, quirky romantic comedy which won the Special Jury Prize for Originality of Vision at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Rize: Famed photographer David LaChapelle heads to Los Angeles to make his mark in the cinematic world, shooting a documentary about a style of hip-hop dance called "krumping." http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 46. Public Asked to Vote on Egg Artistry Contest Entries Eleven Nebraska artists have submitted entries in the 12th annual White House Egg Artistry Contest sponsored by the Poultry and Egg Division of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. The public can view the eggs and vote for their favorite one at the University of Nebraska State Museum (Morrill Hall), 14th & U St.). The eggs will be on display until Oct. 3. Museum hours are: Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eggs are to be judged based on the best depiction of the state of Nebraska. The winning egg will be on display at the White House during Easter, 2006. The eggs can be viewed at the URL below. For more information, contact Mary Torell, 472-0752. http://www.nebraskapoultry.org/photos/egg/06contest.htm ************************************************************************* 47. Musical, V-J Day & Prairie Festival on Live from the Mill Join series host William Stibor this Friday at 9 a.m. as director and cast offer a preview of the upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" at Pinewood bowl, the State Historical Society talks about the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and director Marian Langan highlights the Twilight on the Tallgrass Festival at Spring Creek Prairie southwest of Lincoln next Saturday. Tune in to NET Radio on 91.1 FM in Lincoln or listen live on the Web by going to the site below and clicking on Radio and Listen Now! http://www.netNebraska.org ************************************************************************* 48. Political Activism and Water Policy on NET's "Statewide" This week NET Television's "Statewide" examines Reality at the Roots, a unique political activism project giving everyday Nebraskans a camera, and a voice. Plus a look at growing interest in government consolidation; an interview with UNL Ag Economist Dave Aiken on water policy and management; a story on a new drought management tool developed by two UNL researchers; and a historical feature on the construction of Nebraska's largest reservoir. "Statewide" airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon on NET1, and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on NET2. "Statewide," Nebraska's award-winning weekly news magazine, is a University Television production. http://mynptv.org/nptv/, click on "news" ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *