************************************************************** ** 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: Feb 1, 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Implementation of PeopleAdmin 2. Business and Finance Symposium Series 3. Deadline for budget request for Summer 2005 4. CCSW Seeks Outstanding Contribution to Women Award Nominations 5. UNL Chapter of Sigma Xi Solicits Nominations for Awards 6. OUS Newsletter - February 2005 7. REMINDER: February schedule for Fidelity counseling sessions 8. REMINDER: February schedule for TIAA-CREF counseling sessions 9. NUFCU Chain of Hearts Campaign EVENTS TO ATTEND: 10. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser is Feb. 8 Nebraska Lecture Speaker 11. Spring Blood Drive 12. Save the Date for the 2005 Research Fair 13. Spring Career Fair, February 9th & 10th 14. Sigma Xi Student Research Poster Competition - March 10 15. Retirement Reception - Jim Main, Business & Finance 16. Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture 17. Role of the Supervisor 18. Dealing with Difficult People 19. Succeeding in the Global Economy 20. Assertive Skills Training 21. NU Skills Online - Track Your Business Progress Feb. 10 22. School of Natural Resources Research Seminar Feb. 2 23. School of Natural Resources Research Seminar Feb. 9 24. Center for Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Series 25. Biological Sciences Seminar Series 26. Veterinary and Biomedical Science Seminar 27. February 4th Stout Lecture 28. Afternoon with Francine I. Henderson 29. Bus. & Finance Symposium Series-Sole Source & PCard Program 30. Austin speaks on Challenges & Changes in Doctoral Education 31. Kansas City Fed Economist to speak February 3rd 32. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: 2 SVCAA Workshops 33. Academic Job Search Series Workshop 34. Workshop: Faculty Roles & Responsibilities in a Changing Academy 35. Connecting Your Classroom & the Community 36. OASIS Study Skills 37. Challenges & Changes in Doctoral Education 38. Civic Engagement through Service Learning 39. "Clickers" and Cookies - personal response systems in large classes 40. Century Club Meeting - February 10 41. UNOPA February Meeting - Come See the "Stars" 42. Speak With Confidence With Toastmasters' EC Speakers ARTS AND MEDIA: 43. Broadway smash MAMMA MIA! at the Lied Center this week 44. Women's Center Concert 45. School of Music - Arts Entrepreneurship Day 46. School of Music - Rusty White, double bass 47. School of Music - Schubert Opera Arias 48. School of Music - David Neely, violin 49. School of Music - Paul Haar, saxophone 50. School of Music - Rusty White recital 51. School of Music - UNL Orchestra anniversary concert 52. VINX: One man, one drum, one voice 53. Coming to THE ROSS Friday, Feb 4 54. New books in February from the University of Nebraska Press 55. Looking for "Fresh Air" - turn to NET Radio 56. Enjoy "The Silken Staircase" on NET Radio's "Nebraska Concerts" 57. Find out what's up in the arts on "Live From The Mill Statewide" 58. UNO Maverick Wrestling Live on NETV2 Channel 17 59. UNO Maverick Basketball Live on NETV2 Channel 17 60. NETV's "Statewide" Profiles Gov. Dave Heineman ************************************************************************* 1. Implementation of PeopleAdmin Effective February 1, 2005, UNL through a cooperative venture in the Offices of Academic Affairs, Equity Access and Diversity, Human Resources and IANR will implement the web-based employment application and requisition system developed by PeopleAdmin. For detailed information on this new system, please visit the following website or call 472-3101. http://hr.unl.edu/spotlighthr.cfm#peopleadmin ************************************************************************* 2. Business and Finance Symposium Series Business and Finance is presenting a series of workshops entitled "Business and Finance Symposium." The various areas within Business and Finance will present one topic every Tuesday throughout the Spring Semester. A complete listing of the scheduled topics can be found on the Business and Finance website listed below. A target audience has been listed for each topic, however, anyone who is interested in the topic may attend (registration is not required). Please share this information with those in your organization that you feel would benefit by attending these sessions. Questions, or the need for additional information should be directed to 472-7907. http://busfin.unl.edu/bfsite/BFSymposium.htm ************************************************************************* 3. Deadline for budget request for Summer 2005 Are you planning a small construction renovation project that needs to be completed during the summer? If you are, please contact Margaret Miller (472-5828) or Doug Beals (472-5392) at UNL Facilities Planning and Construction as soon as possible. We will be better able to serve you if you contact us prior to February 25, 2005, even if your funding for the project remains to be fully secured. Planning ahead is vital because summer is the busiest time on campus for this type of project and because estimating, funding, design, and bidding/pricing need to take place prior to the start of construction. For UNL Facilities Planning and Construction Policy see the URL below: http://busfin.unl.edu/bfsite/fmp/609.cfm ************************************************************************* 4. CCSW Seeks Outstanding Contribution to Women Award Nominations The UNL Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women seeks nominations for the Outstanding Contribution to the Status of Women Award. This award recognizes efforts to improve the status of women at UNL. The award recipient may be an individual, organization or department that has demonstrated a sustained and tangible impact on the campus community. For nomination forms contact Jody Wood, 472-0085, or e-mail jewood@unlnotes.unl.edu. All nominations and supporting information are due to Wood by Friday, Feb. 11. http://www.unl.edu/ccsw ************************************************************************* 5. UNL Chapter of Sigma Xi Solicits Nominations for Awards (1) Outstanding Scientist Award (2) Outstanding Young Scientist Award (3) Outstanding Graduate Student Award (4) Outstanding Science Librarian Award (5) Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award (6) Support of Research Award Nominations are due on or before Friday, March 4, 2005. Details of each award and the nomination procedure may be viewed on the chapter's web page: http://www.sigmaxi.org/chapters/web/nebraska ************************************************************************* 6. OUS Newsletter - February 2005 The Office of Undergraduate Studies invites you to view their online newsletter for February 2005. This newsletter provides events and announcements that OUS would like to share with the UNL community. Prior issues of the newsletter may be found on the OUS website: http://www.unl.edu/ous/welcome/ousnews.shtml Please click on the address below to access the February issue. address below to access the February issue. http://www.unl.edu/ous/welcome/ousnews_feb2005.html ************************************************************************* 7. REMINDER: February schedule for Fidelity counseling sessions A Fidelity consultant will be in the Nebraska Union on Feb. 7 and the East Union on February 8, to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. The room will be posted... Why not take advantage of this opportunity to discuss investment options by calling 1-800-642-7131. ************************************************************************* 8. REMINDER: February schedule for TIAA-CREF counseling sessions A TIAA-CREF consultant will be in the Wick Alumni Center Library February 9, 10, 17, 23 and 24 to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions... Why not take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your retirement investment options. Sign up today by calling 1-800-842-2009, Ext 2328, or log on to the web page listed and choose meetings/counseling. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 9. NUFCU Chain of Hearts Campaign The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union is participating in a Chain of Hearts fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network. Members can purchase a heart for $1 to put in either Credit Union lobby and all the proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network. The campaign will run until February 15th. Credit union members, staff and volunteers have already contributed almost $200 to the fundraiser. Please join us in helping area children find their miracle. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 10. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser is Feb. 8 Nebraska Lecture Speaker Ted Kooser, 13th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, will read from his works and discuss poetry in a special Nebraska Lectures event, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8, in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-seated basis. Join the University and City of Lincoln in honoring the first National Poet Laureate from the Great Plains. The event will also be broadcast on the UNL website and on Neb*Sat ch. 107, state ch. 4, campus ch. 4. http://www.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 11. Spring Blood Drive The Campus Red Cross, Health Aide Program, Residence Hall Association and NU Meds student organizations are hosting Spring Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 15th through Thursday, February 17th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Nebraska Union Ballroom. Please plan on donating blood this year. Your gift of blood and life is always needed. To register for the blood drive, go to the URL below, and then click on "UNL Mobile Sign-up." Register for the day and time that best fits your schedule. Walk-ins are also welcome. If you have any questions please contact Andy Link, 472-7405 or alink2@unl.edu or the Community Blood Bank at 486-9414. http://www.don8bld.org ************************************************************************* 12. Save the Date for the 2005 Research Fair The 2005 Research Fair will be held March 8, 9 and 10 in the Nebraska Union. This is a great opportunity for faculty and staff to network with program officers from federal agencies and to learn about agency initiatives and funding options. There will also be workshops for graduate students and graduate faculty members. Check our website for updates. http://www.unl.edu/research ************************************************************************* 13. Spring Career Fair, February 9th & 10th The Spring Career Fair will be held over 2 days, February 9th & 10th in the Nebraska Union from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 150 employers will be on-hand to discuss full-time and internship opportunities in all career fields. Please help us let students know about this excellent opportunity, and feel free to stop by and visit with employers. More information including a list of participating employers is available on-line: http://www.unl.edu/careers/springfair ************************************************************************* 14. Sigma Xi Student Research Poster Competition - March 10 A Sigma Xi / Grad Studies student research poster competition will be held on March 10 at the Nebraska Union Ballroom from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prizes will be given. Student authors must be present at their posters from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Maximum poster size 4'x 4'. Submit poster title by March 3 through the URL below. Call 472-2903 or email cdisney1@unl.edu for details. http://www.unl.edu/research/rf2005/sigmaxi.html ************************************************************************* 15. Retirement Reception - Jim Main, Business & Finance A retirement reception to honor Jim Main, Assist. Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance, will be held at the Nebraska Union on Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m. Jim is retiring after more than 17 years of service to UNL. ************************************************************************* 16. Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Ellen Driscoll, head of sculpture at Rhode Island School of Design, will present a public lecture on Tuesday, February 8th at 7:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Auditorium, Rm 15. Driscoll is widely known for her public commissions including Grand Central Terminal. Itinerary information for her visit is available at 472-5522 or email moneal@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 17. Role of the Supervisor Examine different leadership/management styles, and develop a better understanding of what motivates your employees. Learn to develop the key skills and psychological concepts effective supervisors must have in today's environments at this seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 2, at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is led by Fred Luthans, Professor of Management at UNL. He receives rave reviews from seminar participants on his ability to impart practical management techniques and current research findings. The seminar costs $250, which covers instruction, handouts and lunch. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 18. Dealing with Difficult People Conflicts and differences can be resolved without the fireworks if you use the techniques and tips from "Dealing with Difficult People," an interactive seminar held 9am-4pm, Feb. 9 at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business Seminars, the seminar is led by nationally-known speaker Aaron Davis. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 19. Succeeding in the Global Economy At the interactive seminar, "Succeeding in the Global Economy," held 9 am-4 pm, Feb. 23 at Mahoney State Park, you will discover resources, assess your position in the global economy, develop a customized strategy to confront globalization and learn how to use protocol and personal diplomacy to tip the scales in your favor. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is led by Cheryl Samusevich, founder and director of Etiquette Solutions, and Dr. John de Groot, a visiting professor teaching international management at UNL. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 20. Assertive Skills Training Assertive or aggressive? Assertive or passive-aggressive? You'll learn the difference in these terms, assess your behavioral style in dealing with others and develop plans to assert yourself in certain situations at this interactive seminar, "Assertive Skills Training," from 9 am-4 pm March 9 at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is led by Tom O'Connor, director of the UNL E. J. Faulkner Writing and Speaking Lab. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 21. NU Skills Online - Track Your Business Progress Feb. 10 Are you on course to achieve the success you envisioned when you launched your business? Join NU Skills online seminars, Feb. 10, 10-11 am CST, for "Running a David Business in a Goliath Economy: Track Your Progress." Learn techniques to track your progress in four key areas: goals, finances, customer service and job satisfaction. Cost: $39 ($45 w/in 24 hrs.). Learn more and enroll online. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 22. School of Natural Resources Research Seminar Feb. 2 School of Natural Resources February 2 Seminar - "The Flatwater Metroplex: People, Water, and Natural Resources in Southeast Nebraska - Can we Have Growth and Sustainability?" by Dr. W. Cecil Steward, Wednesday, February 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 116 L.W. Chase Hall. ************************************************************************* 23. School of Natural Resources Research Seminar Feb. 9 School of Natural Resources February 9 Seminar - "Methods for Remediation of Explosives-Contaminated Groundwater," by Dr. Matthew Morley, Wednesday, February 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 116 L.W. Chase Hall. ************************************************************************* 24. Center for Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Series "Programmed Ribosomal Frameshifting: Using an Exception to Define the Rules." by Dr. Jon Dinman, Dept. of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. on February 2, in E103 Beadle. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m., seminar from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to the public. http://www.biotech.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 25. Biological Sciences Seminar Series "Resilience in ecosystems and other complex systems" by Dr. Craig Allen, Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife, on Thursday, February 3 in 110 Hamilton Hall at 3:30 p.m. Open to the public. ************************************************************************* 26. Veterinary and Biomedical Science Seminar Dr Lucia Barker, School of Medicine, University of MN. Title: Mycobacterial pathogenesis: Lessons from Mycobacterium marinum and Mycobacterium leprae. Reception: 3:30 p.m., Seminar: 4:00 p.m., VBS 145. ************************************************************************* 27. February 4th Stout Lecture William Ruddiman, University of Virginia, "Human Influences on Climate Began Thousands of Years Ago," Friday, February 4, 3:30 p.m. in Bessey Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Geosciences Alumni. ************************************************************************* 28. Afternoon with Francine I. Henderson Francine I. Henderson, administrator at the Auburn Avenue Research Library for African American Culture and History in Atlanta, Ga., will give a talk on the cultural significance of baskets and art of weaving them in Botswana, Africa. Presentation and display will be on Tues., Feb. 8th, Nebraska Union, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Free. ************************************************************************* 29. Bus. & Finance Symposium Series-Sole Source & PCard Program This session will cover information regarding sole source criteria/documentation/justifications as well as the new Pcard programs/responsibilities/controls. (More detailed information about these topics can be found on the website listed below). This session will take place on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the East Campus Union. Room will be posted as Business and Finance Symposium. If you have any questions, please contact 472-7907. http://busfin.unl.edu/bfsite/BFSymposium.htm ************************************************************************* 30. Austin speaks on Challenges & Changes in Doctoral Education Michigan State University professor, Ann Austin, co-editor of Paths to the Professoriate, will address "Challenges & Changes in Doctoral Education" on Friday, February 4, from 9:30-11:00 in 11 Home Economics. All UNL faculty and doctoral students are invited to attend. Copies of Austin's book are available at the university bookstore. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/teaching@unl/calendar.shtml ************************************************************************* 31. Kansas City Fed Economist to speak February 3rd The UNL Economics Department, as part of their Spring Seminar Series, is sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Stephan Weiler, an economist with the Kansas City Federal Reserve, called "A Park By Any Other Name: National Park Designation as a Natural Experiment in Signaling." The seminar will be given on Thursday, February 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. in CBA 222. This event is free and open to everyone. If you have questions, please call Jenise at 472-6349 or email her at jdegraw2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 32. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: 2 SVCAA Workshops On February 28, Barbara Cambridge from the American Association for Higher Education and Pat Hutchings from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching will offer two sessions for faculty and doctoral students on the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching. At 1:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union, they'll present an overview, and at 3:30 p.m. they'll offer a workshop for interested faculty and doctoral students. For more information visit the website below. To register: teaching@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/teaching@unl/calendar.shtml ************************************************************************* 33. Academic Job Search Series Workshop On the job market soon? Join us for a workshop sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies: "Behind the scenes with a Search Committee" on Tuesday, February 15 in the Nebraska Union from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at the website below. http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/gsapd/ ************************************************************************* 34. Workshop: Faculty Roles & Responsibilities in a Changing Academy The Office of Graduate Studies is providing an opportunity for doctoral students and faculty to consider the diverse paths to the professoriate. Ann Austin of Michigan State University will present the workshop on Thursday, February 3 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union, with a reception following. Register online at the web address below. http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/gsapd/ ************************************************************************* 35. Connecting Your Classroom & the Community A panel of faculty from Duke University and UNL will discuss how and why they added service learning components to their courses - and what kinds of learning results they have seen in their students. February 17, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Nebraska Union. For more info see the URL below. To register: teaching@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/teaching@unl/calendar.shtml ************************************************************************* 36. OASIS Study Skills The McNair Project will present their Research Presentation. The Oasis Study Skills presentation will take place in the Lower Level of the Culture Center from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 3. ************************************************************************* 37. Challenges & Changes in Doctoral Education Prof. Ann Austin of Michigan State University and co-editor of Paths to the Professoriate will address the current research on doctoral education, challenges that face us, and possible ways to improve doctoral degree programs. All faculty and doctoral students are welcome: Friday, February 4, 9:30-11:00 a.m., 11 Home Ec. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/teaching@unl/calendar.shtml ************************************************************************* 38. Civic Engagement through Service Learning A panel of faculty from UNL and Duke University will discuss how and why they added service learning components to their courses - and what kinds of learning results they have seen in their students. Thursday, February 17, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Nebraska Union. To register by Feb. 14: teaching@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/teaching@unl/calendar.shtml ************************************************************************* 39. "Clickers" and Cookies - personal response systems in large classes Large classes will soon have the option of including personal response systems (clickers) in selected classrooms. A demonstration of this system will be presented on February 8 at 3:30 p.m. in Hamilton Hall, room 110. Students will demonstrate the use of clickers. Both pedogogical and technical concerns will be discussed. ************************************************************************* 40. Century Club Meeting - February 10 The next meeting of the Century Club will be Thursday, February 10 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. Toni Santmire, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, will present observations and thoughts about generational issues in students and student behavior, from the perspective of both developmental and adolescent psychology. "A Tale of Three Students" will shed light on how we as faculty can better interface with the late adolescent/early adult. Marijane Hancock, Senior Lecturer in Management (CBA)will facilitate and introduce Dr. Santmire. For further information contact her at mhancock2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 41. UNOPA February Meeting - Come See the "Stars" The University of Nebraska Office Personnel Association (UNOPA) will hold it's February meeting at Abel-Sandoz North Study Lounge on Tues., Feb. 8, 11:45 a.m. The Silver Pen and Outstanding Staff Awards will be presented. For registration info, contact Susan Thomas at 472-8617 or visit website: http://www.unl.edu/unopa/index.htm ************************************************************************* 42. Speak With Confidence With Toastmasters' EC Speakers Learn the skills to become a confident speaker, leader and listener. And do it in a supportive and fun atmosphere with Toastmasters. E.C. Speakers Club meets every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. in the East Campus Union. Call 472-2821 for more information. Visitors are always welcome. http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ecspeakers ************************************************************************* 43. Broadway smash MAMMA MIA! at the Lied Center this week A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Over ten million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! The story-telling magic of ABBA's songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship. MAMMA MIA! will be at the Lied Center February 1-6 for eight performances. For more information, visit the Lied web site. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 44. Women's Center Concert On Thursday, February 10 the Women's Center will be holding a concert at the Culture Center starting at 7:30 p.m. The bands playing are Once A Pawn, Piss Poor, Rent Money Big, and The Hornrimjobs. A freewill donation will be collected at the concert that will benefit the First Project. http://www.unl.edu/involved ************************************************************************* 45. School of Music - Arts Entrepreneurship Day AED is a must for those planning careers in the arts. The day-long program begins w/registration at 8:15 a.m., and the sessions starting at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb 12 in Westbrook Music Building. Registration information and ticket prices and availability are at the URL below. Student/UNL faculty tickets: $10. Lunch included. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 46. School of Music - Rusty White, double bass Faculty artist, Rusty White will give a recital, Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m., in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are available at the door and are $5 general admission, $3 student/senior. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 47. School of Music - Schubert Opera Arias UNL voice faculty, students and alumni with Michael Cotton, piano, will perform Opera Arias by Franz Schubert, Sunday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., in the Westbrook Music Building. This performance is FREE and open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 48. School of Music - David Neely, violin Faculty artist, David Neely will give a recital Sunday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are available at the door and are $5 general admission, $3 student/senior. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 49. School of Music - Paul Haar, saxophone Faculty artist, Paul Haar will give a recital Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are available at the door and are $5 general admission and $3 student/senior. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 50. School of Music - Rusty White recital Faculty Artist Rusty White, double bass, will perform Tuesday, Feb 8, 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets available at the door and are $5 general admission, $3 student/senior. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 51. School of Music - UNL Orchestra anniversary concert UNL Symphony Orchestra in its 120th Anniversary Concert, perform Music of Brahms & Rimsky-Korsakov, Friday, Feb 11, 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets available at the door and are $5 general admission, $3 student/senior. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 52. VINX: One man, one drum, one voice Friday, February 4th, 8:30 p.m. - Loft At The Mill, 800 P Street. Tieckets on sale now at the Nebraska Track & Field Office (2-6468) and at Recycled Sounds (909 O St.) until 9 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $12, advance purchase is recommended (all proceeds donated to the Nebraska Track & Field program). http://www.vinx.com ************************************************************************* 53. Coming to THE ROSS Friday, Feb 4 A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, set in France near the end of World War I, tells the story of a young woman's search for her fiance, one of five soldiers believed to have been court-martialed under mysterious circumstances into no-man's land. In VERA DRAKE, director Leigh sets up the repressive and sexually inarticulate atmosphere of 1950s London. http://theross.org ************************************************************************* 54. New books in February from the University of Nebraska Press The University of Nebraska Press is pleased to announce publication of "The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets" by Ted Kooser. Recently appointed as the new U.S. Poet Laureate, Kooser is a visiting professor in the UNL English department. Also new this month is "Looking for a Hero: Staff Sergeant Joe Ronnie Hooper and the Vietnam War" by Peter Maslowski and Don Winslow. Maslowski is a professor of history at UNL. Learn more about these and other new books from the University of Nebraska Press at: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/special/newThisMonth.jsp ************************************************************************* 55. Looking for "Fresh Air" - turn to NET Radio Tune in to NET Radio (91.1 FM in Lincoln) for "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross weeknights at 7 p.m. CT. "Fresh Air," the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. http://www.netNebraska.org ************************************************************************* 56. Enjoy "The Silken Staircase" on NET Radio's "Nebraska Concerts" On Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Victor Yampolsky, performs Symphony No. 6 in A major by Anton Bruckner & the Overture to "La Scala di Seta" ("The Silken Staircase") by Gioacchino Rossini. Then, Shaham joins the orchestra for a performance of Ludwig Van Beethoven's Concerto No. 4 for Piano in G major. Tune in to "Nebraska Concerts" on NET Radio - 91.1 FM in Lincoln. http://www.netNebraska.org ************************************************************************* 57. Find out what's up in the arts on "Live From The Mill Statewide" Listen to "Live From The Mill Statewide" on NET Radio (91.1 FM in Lincoln) at 9 a.m. Friday and find out what's going on across the state in the art world. Host William Stibor speaks with representatives from TADA Productions; the cast of "Mamma Mia!;" piano duo Mark Clinton & Nicole Narboni; and Kara Gaster who has an art exhibit on display at the Norfolk Arts Center. http://www.netNebraska.org ************************************************************************* 58. UNO Maverick Wrestling Live on NETV2 Channel 17 The University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks face back-to-back competition on "NCAA II Wrestling" airing Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. both days on NETV2 Channel 17. The Central Oklahoma Broncos invade the Mavericks' Sapp Fieldhouse on the Friday, Feb. 4, match-up, with the Mavs hosting in-state foe, the University of Nebraska at Kearney Antelopes on Saturday, Feb. 5. ************************************************************************* 59. UNO Maverick Basketball Live on NETV2 Channel 17 It's an invasion from the north as the University of South Dakota Coyote women's and men's basketball teams challenge the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks on Thursday, Feb. 3. Action between the two NCAA Division II North Central Conference foes will be broadcast live from UNO's Sapp Fieldhouse on "NCAA II Basketball," airing on NETV2 Channel 17. The Lady Mavs tangle with the women Coyotes at 6 p.m. followed by the contest between the men's teams at 8 p.m. ************************************************************************* 60. NETV's "Statewide" Profiles Gov. Dave Heineman This week NETV's "Statewide" travels with Nebraska's new governor for an in-depth look at the personality and politics of Dave Heineman. Plus a profile of First Lady Sally Ganem and a report on issues facing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns. "Statewide" airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon on NETV, and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on NETV2. "Statewide," Nebraska's award-winning weekly news journal, is a University Television production. http://mynptv.org/nptv/ click on "news" ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *