************************************************************** ** 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: Jan 4, 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Initiative Proposals Due January 14th 2. Volunteers need for the 2005 Science Bowl Competitions 3. January schedule for Fidelity Investments free counseling session 4. January schedule for TIAA-CREF free counseling EVENTS TO ATTEND: 5. Retirement Reception to be held for P.J. Jacobs January 24 6. Free Children's Origami Workshops 7. NU Skills Online January 27 - Work Smarter - Not Harder! 8. NU Skills Online January 13 - Become a Marketing Wizard 9. Research project to sell prawns Jan. 15 at ARDC 10. NUFCU hosts Lunch n' Learn - Wealth Building: Getting Started ARTS AND MEDIA: 11. Book, Jacket, and Journal Designs on Display 12. Japanese Prints from the 19th & 20th Centuries 13. "Live From The Mill Statewide" Returns Following Holiday Break 14. NPRN's "Nebraska Concerts" Features 2004 Meadowlark Performances ************************************************************************* 1. Initiative Proposals Due January 14th Grant proposals under the Initiative for Teaching & Learning Excellence are due--electronically--by close of business of January 14. Departments and colleges may have earlier deadlines. For ideas and details, see the web site listed below. For assistance, contact Dave Wilson in Academic Affairs. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/teaching@unl ************************************************************************* 2. Volunteers need for the 2005 Science Bowl Competitions We still need volunteers for the High School competition February 5, & the Middle School competition February 12. Both will again be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus union. Volunteers are provided with a free lunch and have the opportunity to see some of the most Science Smart Students in the state. Sponsored by the UNL Chemistry Dept. http://www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov/partnerships/Sci_Bowl/vols.html ************************************************************************* 3. January schedule for Fidelity Investments free counseling session A Fidelity consultant will be in the Nebraska Union Jan. 11 and the Nebraska East Union Jan. 12 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 Reservation Systems, (800)642-7131. ************************************************************************* 4. January schedule for TIAA-CREF free counseling A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available in the Wick Alumni Center Library, January 12, 13, 19, 26 and 27, and the East Campus Union, January 20 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 1-800-842-2009 Ext. 2328, or log on to the web page listed. http://.www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 5. Retirement Reception to be held for P.J. Jacobs January 24 P.J. Jacobs, administrator for the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, is retiring after 18 years of service to the university. A reception will be held in her honor on Monday, Jan. 24, 4-6 p.m. at the Sheldon. A gift and book of letters will be presented to Jacobs. To be included, send unfolded letters to Monica Babcock, Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, 12th & R streets, Lincoln, NE 68588-0300. To donate toward a gift, please send your check payable to the Nebraska Art Association to Monica Babcock at the above address. Letters and donations are requested by Jan. 19. ************************************************************************* 6. Free Children's Origami Workshops Due to a generous educational outreach grant from the Hixson-Lied Foundation, the Lentz Center for Asian Culture is presenting two origami workshops for children ages 7-10 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 from 11:00 - 1:00 and 2:00-4:00. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited seating is available. Call 472-5841 to reserve a seat. http://www.unl.edu/lentz ************************************************************************* 7. NU Skills Online January 27 - Work Smarter - Not Harder! Giant corporations have armies of employees, but small businesses can still compete if they learn to take control and run their operations more effectively. Join NU Skills online Jan. 27, 10-11 am CST, for "Running a David Business in a Goliath Economy: Work Smarter - Not Harder! Cost: $39 ($45 w/in 24 hrs.) http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 8. NU Skills Online January 13 - Become a Marketing Wizard In a world overrun with marketing messages, how can you break through the noise and get your business noticed? Join NU Skills online seminars for "Running a David Business in a Goliath Economy: Become a Marketing Wizard," Jan. 13, 10-11 am CST. Learn the power of marketing. Cost: $39 ($45 w/in 24 hrs.) http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 9. Research project to sell prawns Jan. 15 at ARDC The NU Freshwater Prawn Project will sell freshly harvested prawns(shrimp)tank-side at the NU Agricultural Research and Development Center Prawn Barn near Mead on Saturday, Jan. 15, from noon-2 p.m. Call(402)624-8000 (from campus dial 4-8000) for pricing, details and directions NO LATER THAN 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, or visit the Web site below. Sales will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Buyers must bring their own coolers with ice. http://ardc.unl.edu/nebraskaprawns.htm ************************************************************************* 10. NUFCU hosts Lunch n' Learn - Wealth Building: Getting Started Are you having trouble saving money? You're not alone. Most people have too much debt and too little savings. By putting a few fundamental principles into action you can build financial security for yourself and your family. Bring your lunch and attend one of our free wealth building sessions, taught by Extension Family Economist Kathy Prochaska-Cue, Ph.D. The sessions will be held January 24th at 12:00 pm in the East Union and Friday, January 28th at 12:00 pm in the City Union. Reserve your seat by calling The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union at 402-472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 11. Book, Jacket, and Journal Designs on Display The University of Nebraska Press invites the university community to the American Association of University Presses annual Book, Jacket, and Journal Show, on display Jan. 6-19 in its Haymarket offices. Award-winning designs from across the country will be exhibited, including some from UNP. Weekdays 8-5 at 233 N. 8th St. Free. http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/news/bookshow.jsp ************************************************************************* 12. Japanese Prints from the 19th & 20th Centuries The Lentz Center for Asian Culture's exhibition includes prints, textiles, ceramics and more - from Oct. 1 through Jan. 30. Free admission (suggested donation $2.00). Open to the public. Hewit Place, 1155 Q St., lower level. http://www.unl.edu/lentz ************************************************************************* 13. "Live From The Mill Statewide" Returns Following Holiday Break Join Nebraska Public Radio Network announcer William Stibor 9 a.m. Friday for the weekly arts & humanities series "Live From The Mill Statewide." Guests this week include Karen Kunc & Liz Shea-McCoy who will discuss the upcoming season of exhibits at Lincoln's Haydon Gallery. Listen to NPRN on 91.1 FM in Lincoln. http://www.nprn.org ************************************************************************* 14. NPRN's "Nebraska Concerts" Features 2004 Meadowlark Performances Tune in at 7 p.m. on Friday for "Nebraska Concerts" & hear highlights from the 2004 Meadowlark Music Festival. Included are performances from the up-and-coming Chiara String Quartet & renowned Canadian pianist Angela Cheng. Also part of this broadcast is Cheng's presentation of the Piano Sonata in D minor by Sergei Prokofiev. http://www.nprn.org ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *