************************************************************** ** 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: Jun 28, 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Tornado systems test to be held monthly 2. Credit Union Closed July 4th 3. Inventory open house closed July 6 & 13 due to July 16th Auction 4. IS News: Switch to Sophos Antivirus Software; Stopping Spam 5. NSave Backup/Restore Service 6. Reminder: July counseling schedule for TIAA-CREF 7. Reminder: July counseling schedule for Fidelity EVENTS TO ATTEND: 8. Visit Morrill Hall on the July 4 Holiday Weekend 9. NUgrant (research administration system) Info Mtgs. - July 6 & 7 10. Bookstore Open for Harry Potter Release 11. University Bookstore Storytime 12. Understanding Your Credit Report Lunch n' Learn 13. Dreamweaver Template Training offered for campus web developers. 14. NU Skills Online Event - Avoid Common Writing Errors June 30 15. NU Skills Online Event - Unleash Team Creativity July 7 16. Toastmasters' E.C. Speakers: Help for the Tongue-Tied ARTS AND MEDIA: 17. Now playing @ the Ross 18. Nebraska High School Rodeo on NET Television 19. Pinewood Bowl and Stuhr Museum 4th of July on Live from the Mill ************************************************************************* 1. Tornado systems test to be held monthly UNL will join Lincoln/Lancaster County Emergency Management in testing all tornado-warning systems on the 1st Wednesday of each month at approximately 10:15 a.m. The next test is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6th. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Huls at 2-2131. ************************************************************************* 2. Credit Union Closed July 4th The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will be closed Monday, July 4, 2005 in honor of Independence Day. Remember you can access your account 24-hours a day with our free on-line banking service, E-Teller. To register for E-teller, please call 402-472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 3. Inventory open house closed July 6 & 13 due to July 16th Auction There will be no open house at Inventory on July 6th & July 13th due to preparation for the auction on July 16th. For more information go to the Inventory website listed below. http://inventory.unl.edu/auctions/ ************************************************************************* 4. IS News: Switch to Sophos Antivirus Software; Stopping Spam The May/June issue of IS News from Information Services is available on the Web for all UNL faculty, staff and students. Articles include Time to Switch to Sophos Anti-virus Software; Stopping Spam Depends on E-mail Users Habits; UNL's Transition from Social Security Number to NU ID Number Use; Resources for Instructor-led Training; and more. To read the newsletter and to subscribe to a notification listserv, please go to the Web address listed below. http://www.unl.edu/is/ISN/isnews0605.htm ************************************************************************* 5. NSave Backup/Restore Service Do you have a backup program in place to backup your important data files? If your computer had a hard drive crash or virus would you be able to recover your data? Information Services offers a backup/recovery service called NSave for a small monthly fee. The software is installed on the desktop and the backup/recoveries are done over a network connection. For more information contact the NSave Support Specialist at 472-6843. http://nsave.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 6. Reminder: July counseling schedule for TIAA-CREF A TIAA-CREF conultant will be available in the Wick Alumni Center Library for free counseling sessions, July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and the East Campus Union, July 13, room posted. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your retirement plan investment options . . . call 1-866-842-2908, Extension 6210 or log onto the web page listed. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 7. Reminder: July counseling schedule for Fidelity A Fidelity consultant will be available in the Nebraska Union, July 19 and the East Union July 20, 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. ************************************************************************* 8. Visit Morrill Hall on the July 4 Holiday Weekend Looking for a cool place to go over the holiday weekend? The University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Independence Day, Monday, July 4. Regular hours: Mon - Sat 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sun & holidays 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free w/ UNL fac/staff/student ID. General: $8 family, $4 adult, $2 child. Free parking. http://www.unl.edu/museum/ ************************************************************************* 9. NUgrant (research administration system) Info Mtgs. - July 6 & 7 UNL is developing a new web-based research administration system. "NUgrant" will be used to track sponsored program proposals (grants and contracts) throughout the proposal cycle and to provide up-to-date data and reports to campus administrators about sponsored program awards and submission information. You are invited to attend one of these "NUgrant" information meetings: * Wednesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. (Nebraska Union) * Thursday, July 7th at 1:30 p.m. (East Campus Union). The meetings will include a demonstration of the features of this system, a projected timeline for development and implementation, and will also include a Q&A session to get your thoughts on what reporting needs are most important. If you are involved in any way with the grants and contracts proposal submission process, these meetings are for you! ************************************************************************* 10. Bookstore Open for Harry Potter Release The University Bookstore will be open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sat. July 16th for the release of Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince. Reserved copies from both the downtown & east campus locations will be available. Non-reserved copies will be available at our bestseller 30% discount. Stop by for magical movies, festive food and games. For more information, call the Bookstore at 472-8523. ************************************************************************* 11. University Bookstore Storytime East Campus Universty Bookstore will host a children's story hour each Friday in June from 10:30-11:30am. The stories are geared toward pre-school age children, but everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. The University Bookstore is located on the garden level of the East Campus Student Union. For more information, call the Bookstore at 472-1746. ************************************************************************* 12. Understanding Your Credit Report Lunch n' Learn The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union welcomes their members and their members' families to join them to learn how to understand your credit report. The workshop will be held on July 13, at the East Campus Union at 12:00 and another session will be offered on July 14, at Nebraska Union at 12:00. We will answer such questions as: What is a credit report? What is a credit score? How do I obtain my credit report? How does my credit history affect me? For more information on the workship or to make reservations, please call 402-472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 13. Dreamweaver Template Training offered for campus web developers. Learn to build web pages for your college or department that conform to the look, feel and features of unl.edu with the new Dreamweaver Templates. Experience with Dreamweaver (Mac or PC), some knowledge of HTML helpful. Wednesday, July 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, New Media Center classroom. Sign-up today at: http://itgtraining.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 14. NU Skills Online Event - Avoid Common Writing Errors June 30 Proper grammar and punctuation are essential for clear, effective communication. Simple mistakes can result in costly misunderstandings in your business writing. Join NU Skills online June 30, 10 to 11 a.m. CDT, for "Business Writing: Avoid Common Writing Errors." Add clarity and impact to your writing with proper use of punctuation marks, the correct forms of irregular verbs, and tense and number agreement. Learn more and enroll online. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 15. NU Skills Online Event - Unleash Team Creativity July 7 Most of us let old lessons strangle our creative thinking. Successful organizations and teams apply innovation to achieve breakthrough performance. Join NU Skills online July 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT for "Managing for Results: Unleashing Team Creativity." Recapture the innate ability to approach situations from a fresh perspective and discover innovative solutions to problems. Unleash and strengthen your creative process. Learn more and enroll online. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 16. Toastmasters' E.C. Speakers: Help for the Tongue-Tied Learn the skills to become a confident speaker, leader and listener. You can do it in a supportive and fun atmosphere with Toastmasters. The 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 ************************************************************************* 17. Now playing @ the Ross An uncommon bond between man and nature is the focus of Judy Irving's wonderful and informative documentary, THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL. A father and daughter isolated on an island and living on a once thriving commune grapple with the limits of family and sexuality in THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE. Check the website or call 472-5353 for show times! http://theross.org ************************************************************************* 18. Nebraska High School Rodeo on NET Television Catch the top high school rodeo competitors from across the state when the "Nebraska High School Rodeo Championships" air Wednesday, June 29, at 8 p.m. on NET1 Channel 12. Broadcaster Scott Poese teams with Lisa Jamison, former Miss Rodeo America, in calling all the action in such events as bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, pole bending, barrel racing and bullriding. ************************************************************************* 19. Pinewood Bowl and Stuhr Museum 4th of July on Live from the Mill Vintage baseball, pie eating contests, a parade and more! Learn all about Stuhr Museum's 1890s-style 4th of July celebration in Grand Island when you tune in Friday at 9 a.m. to NET Radio's "Live from the Mill Statewide." Series host William Stibor also talks with director Paul Pearson and cast members of "Grease," Pinewood Bowl's 56th annual summer musical opening July 8. 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 ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *