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In this Issue of UNL E-News: Mar 29, 2005

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 1. Degree Grade Rosters
 2. 2005 UNL Service Award Selection Deadline is May 1, 2005
 3. $1,000 Grants Available Through Service Learning, Due 4/15
 4. Convocations Committee Fall term speaker funding
 5. Faculty Sought for Peer Review of Teaching Project
 6. Summer Institute for Online Teaching
 7. ICPSR Summer Courses - apply now
 8. Call for Papers for Great Plains Studies Annual Conference
 9. Employee Rights under USERRA
10. Buy a Laptop get a Free iPod
11. Reminder: April counseling schedule for TIAA-CREF
12. Reminder: April counseling schedule for Fidelity

EVENTS TO ATTEND:
13. Severe Weather Awareness Week
14. Retirement Reception for Judy Otteman
15. Student Job & Internship Fair April 6
16. Research Project to Sell Prawns
17. John Janovy, Jr. to Receive Hartley Burr Alexander Award
18. Many Voices: Celebrate Diversity in Literature @UNL Libraries
19. Mathematics colloquium/ Math Association meeting
20. Native American Attorney to speak at College of Law on April 1
21. School of Natural Resources-CBAS Seminar Series
22. Fair Use and Copyright in the Digital Age
23. Teaching Seminar by Dr. Karina Schoengold
24. Research Seminar by Dr. Karina Schoengold
25. Chemistry Department Colloquium
26. Sigma Xi Public Lecture on Science & Science Issues
27. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series
28. CMRA / NSF-MRSEC Seminar-April 1
29. Hyde Lecture Series - Inaki Abalos
30. Center for Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Series
31. Allison's Diplomatic Mission to Nanjing in 1938
32. Role of the Modern Manager Seminar - April 6
33. Succeeding With Your Audience Seminar - April 13
34. Effective Planning Seminar - April 27
35. Managing Conflict Seminar - May 4
36. NU Skills - FREE Preview "Value-Chain Marketing" Series March 31
37. NU Skills Online Event - Start Setting SMART Goals April 7
38. Mueller Planetarium Reopens with Quasar & Black Hole Show
39. UNOPA April Meeting
40. Toastmasters' E.C. Speakers:  Learn to Speak With Confidence

ARTS AND MEDIA:
41. Faculty Author Signing
42. LPS Visual Art Mentoring Program's Spring Exhibition
43. University Theatre to Close Season with The Voice of the Prairie
44. Broadway smash "The Full Monty" at the Lied Center this week
45. A cappella group is at Lied's Free at 6 series March 29
46. Jazz pianist Fred Hersch performs "Leaves of Grass" at Lied
47. School of Music - Flute Day
48. School of Music - Whitman Sesquicentennial Conference
49. School of Music - April Fool's Day Recital
50. School of Music - Nebraska Women's Choral Festival concert
51. School of Music - Student Composers Concert
52. Coming to THE ROSS Friday, April 1
53. Kooser, Kloefkorn and More This Week on Live from the Mill
54. Nebraska/Creighton & Iowa/Nebraska Baseball Live on NET1
55. Live Husker Softball on NET2
56. Last of the Hometown Media on NET Television's "Statewide" Friday

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 1. Degree Grade Rosters

FACULTY: Degree Grade Rosters identifying May 7 degree
candidates will be mailed to the faculty on April 8. The
deadline for returning the rosters to the Graduation Services
Office in 109 Canfield Administration Building is Friday,
April 22.
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 2. 2005 UNL Service Award Selection Deadline is May 1, 2005

2005 UNL Service Award recipients who have been notified of the
service awards process, have until May 1, 2005 to make a
selection online. The 2005 recipients may access the UNL Human
Resources website at the address below to view award options and
to make online selection. Please note that all award selection
will be made online. If we do not receive your selection by May
1, 2005, a traditional service pin will be ordered on your
behalf. If you need assistance making your selection online,
please contact Rosalinda Ramirez at 472-5250 or rbarajas1@unl.edu.

http://hr.unl.edu/general/serviceawards.shtml
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 3. $1,000 Grants Available Through Service Learning, Due 4/15

Grants ranging from $500 (Alternative Spring Break Trips) to
$1000 (Faculty Grants) are available when you incorporate
Service Learning into your course curriculum. Revise an existing
course or create a new one, but let the Service Learning team in
Student Involvement help you every step of the way! Grant
applications due APRIL 15th!! Contact Rachel Lason at 472-5869
for more information or visit our new website.

http://si.unl.edu/involved/city_campus/service_learning/index.shtml
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 4. Convocations Committee Fall term speaker funding

Academic Senate Convocations Committee seeks funding
applications for Fall term speakers. Application forms and
guidelines are available from the Academic Senate Office
(472-2573 or kgriffin2@unl.edu). Awards normally range from
$500 to $750. Application deadline is April 12, 2005.
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 5. Faculty Sought for Peer Review of Teaching Project

How does one document, make visible, and assess the careful,
difficult, and intentional scholarly work entailed in planning
and teaching a course? The UNL Peer Review of Teaching project
is seeking faculty to participate in next year's (2005-2006)
project where you will learn how to document your teaching and
involve you in discussions of student learning and assessment.
Each participant receives a $1000 stipend. Contact Dr. Paul
Savory (psavory@unl.edu) by April 27th to express interest and
for additional information.
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 6. Summer Institute for Online Teaching

Enroll in the Summer 2005 Institute for Online Teaching to learn
the latest techniques for online teaching. The institute is
offered online via Blackboard with periodic face-to-face
meetings and will run May 9 through June 15. The Institute is
the winner of the Sloan-C 2004 Award for Excellence in Faculty
Development for Online Teaching. Visit our Web site or contact
Greta Glenn at 472-4346.

http://extended.unl.edu/summerinstitute
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 7. ICPSR Summer Courses - apply now

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
(ICPSR) facilitates empirical research studies in a variety of
disciplines and maintains a database of the study results. UNL
is a member and every year ICPSR offer a summer program at their
location in Michigan. The new courses for 2005 include the
following: Design & Analysis of Field Experiments, Advanced
Topics in Game Theory, and 5 other courses. Any interested UNL
faculty or graduate student may apply online at
the URL below or contact Suping Lu at 472-3159 or
slu@unlnotes.unl.edu for more information.

http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sumprog1
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 8. Call for Papers for Great Plains Studies Annual Conference

The Center for Great Plains Studies will host its 29th annual
interdisciplinary conference entitled, Changing Natural
Landscapes: Ecological and Human Dimensions, at the Cornhusker
Hotel, September 21-24, 2005. Presentations, field trips, and
social events will explore our ever-changing natural landscapes
both as they affect and affected by human activities. The Call
for Papers submission information can viewed at the Center's
website. Abstract deadline is April 8. Student participation is
encouraged. The conference is co-sponsored by the Natural Areas
Association.

http://www.unl.edu/plains
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 9. Employee Rights under USERRA

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(USERRA) protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily
or involuntarily leave employment positions to undertake
military service. USERRA also prohibits employers from
discriminating against past and present members of the uniformed
services, and applicants to the uniformed services. The notice
highlighting these rights as presented by the US Department of
Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), is
available online at the URL below. Please contact UNL Department
of Human Resources at 472-3101 or hroffice2@unl.edu with any
questions or for additional information.

http://hr.unl.edu/spotlighthr.shtml
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10. Buy a Laptop get a Free iPod

Starting Monday, March 28, buy any in-stock laptop at the UNL
Computer Shop and receive a free 512mb iPod shuffle. Stop by
any of our three locations: 501 Stadium Drive, Nebraska Union,
or East Campus Union to receive this great deal. Offer
good while supplies last. Check our web site for current
laptops in stock.

http://sales.unl.edu/catalog/
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11. Reminder: April counseling schedule for TIAA-CREF

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available in the Wick Alumni
Center Library, April 13, 14, 20, 27 & 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 1-800-842-2009, Ext. 2328, or log
on to the web page:

http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc
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12. Reminder: April counseling schedule for Fidelity

A Fidelity Consultant will be in the Nebraska Union on April 8,
and the East Union on April 11, 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.
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13. Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week is scheduled for March 28 to April
1, 2005. The Chancellor and Vice Chancellors encourage our
participation in the statewide exercise, which will be held
between 10 and 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
For more information, contact Colleen Huls at 472-2131.

http://police.unl.edu/
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14. Retirement Reception for Judy Otteman

Join those honoring Judy Otteman, School of Natural Resources
Map and Publications Store Coordinator, at a reception for her
retirement. After nearly 20 years at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, Judy will be retiring. Her last day will be
March 31. The reception takes place Thursday, March 31, in 113I
Nebraska Hall, the Conservation and Survey Division Conference
Room, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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15. Student Job & Internship Fair April 6

Looking for a part-time job, summer job, or an internship? Come
to the Student Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 6 from
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Nebraska Union on City Campus to
meet local and national employers recruiting student staff. All
majors and 'undecideds' are welcome! Brought to you by UNL
Career Services, 230 Nebraska Union, 472-3145.

http://www.unl.edu/careers/stufair/index.htm
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16. Research Project to Sell Prawns

The University of Nebraska Freshwater Prawn Project will sell
freshly harvested prawns (shrimp) to staff in Rm. 242 Manter
Hall from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1. Price per pound is
large ($12), medium ($10) or small ($8). Availability is based
on a first-reserved, first-served basis. Place your order in
1-lb. increments via e-mail at claporta2@unl.edu by Thursday,
March 31. A general public sale will also be held at the
University's Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC)
Prawn Barn near Mead on Saturday, April 2, from noon-2 p.m. Call
(402) 624-8000 (from campus dial 4-8000) for directions NO LATER
THAN 5 p.m. Friday, April 1 or visit web site. Sales are on a
first-come, first-serve basis. BUYERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN ICE
TO STAFF & PUBLIC SALES.
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17. John Janovy, Jr. to Receive Hartley Burr Alexander Award

"That beautiful, mysterious, terrifying, and uncontrollable thing
we call 'Nature'" is the title of the special presentation by Dr.
John Janovy, Jr., which will take place after he receives the
Hartley Burr Alexander Award for distinguished writing in the
field of humanities from the Friends of the Libraries, UNL.
This program is free and open to the public. Thursday, April 14,
7:00 p.m. in Love Library, Room 110. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Libraries of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in
conjunction with National Library Week.

http://iris.unl.edu
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18. Many Voices: Celebrate Diversity in Literature @UNL Libraries

Join students and faculty for readings of poetry and prose from
diverse areas of the country and world. Monday, April 11, 7:00
- 8:00 p.m. in Love Library, Snack Zone on the first floor.
Sponsored by the UNL Libraries to celebrate National Library
Week. Free & Open to the Public.

http://iris.unl.edu/
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19. Mathematics colloquium/ Math Association meeting

As the opening talk for the Mathematical Association of America
(MAA) Regional meeting in Lincoln, Herbert E. Kasube (Bradley
University) will speak on "CUPM Curriculum Guide 2004: What
does it say and how do I use it?" Friday, April 1 from 4:00 to
4:50 p.m., in 115 Avery Hall, to be preceded by coffee and cookies
at 3:30 in Avery Hall 348. The remainder of the MAA meeting
schedule is: Registration: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 1;
Talks: 1:00 pm - 5:00 p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 2, in Avery Hall 115. Banquet: Friday,
April 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the Nebraska Union.

http://www.math.unl.edu/pi/colloquia/spring-2005
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20. Native American Attorney to speak at College of Law on April 1

On Friday, April 1, 2005 the University of Nebraska College of
Law will host a presentation on "The Future of Trust Land," by
Lance Morgan, J.D. The presentation will be held from 12:00
p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 117 of Ross McCollum Hall, East Campus
Loop and Fair Streets. The discussion is free and open to the
public.
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21. School of Natural Resources-CBAS Seminar Series

New Seminar Series continues on Monday, April 11. Melissa
Melvin, "A simplified carbon and nitrogen model based on
Century," 225/226 LW Chase Hall on East Campus, 2:00 to
3:00 p.m. Open to all.
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22. Fair Use and Copyright in the Digital Age

The University Libraries invites you to learn about the changing
world of copyright and how it affects you on Tuesday, April 5,
1:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Union. Jason Schultz, Staff Attorney
of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, will speak on recent
court cases and contested examples of fair use as he explores
what is at stake and what we can do to preserve this
time-honored tradition in the digital age.

http://www.unl.edu/frugal/vs2005.html
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23. Teaching Seminar by Dr. Karina Schoengold

Teaching Seminar: "Historical Water Allocation Methods and
Potential Gains from Trade," 203 Natural Resources Hall, April
1, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Open to all.

http://snrs.unl.edu
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24. Research Seminar by Dr. Karina Schoengold

Research Seminar: "Measuring the Relative Importance of Capital
Investment, Land Reallocation, and Management Changes on Water
Conservation," 210 Filley Hall, March 31, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Open to all.

http://snrs.unl.edu
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25. Chemistry Department Colloquium

Friday April 1, 3.30p.m. Hamilton Hall Rm 112. Dr. Isiah
M. Warner (joint Seminar with Sigma Xi) - Louisiana State
University. Title: "Separations and Flourescence: Is there
More of a Connection than Simple Detection?"

http://www.chem.unl.edu
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26. Sigma Xi Public Lecture on Science & Science Issues

Dr. Isiah M. Warner, Louisiana State University lecturing on
"Chiral Drugs: The Jekyll/Hyde Behavior of These Molecules in
Biological Systems," Thursday, March 31, Nebraska Union
Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.

http://www.sigmaxi.org/chapters/web/Nebraska
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27. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series

"Soybean Rust: How Great is the Threat for Nebraska Soybean
Producers?" will be presented by Loren Giesler, Department of
Plant Pathology, on Friday, April 1, at 3:00 p.m., in Room 327
Keim Hall.
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28. CMRA / NSF-MRSEC Seminar-April 1

Professor John Q. Xiao of the Department of Physics and
Astronomy, University of Delaware, will present "Spin Polarized
Transport in Magnetic Tunnel Junctions: The Effects Due to DOS
and Barrier Shape," on Friday, April 1, 1:30 p.m. in 201
Brace Lab.

http://www.mrsec.unl.edu/research/index.htm
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29. Hyde Lecture Series - Inaki Abalos

Inaki Abalos of Abalos & Herreros (Madrid, Spain) will present a
lecture titled "Every Work of Abalos & Herreros is a Skyscraper"
on April 14th at 4:30 p.m. in the Architecture Hall Gallery. He
has been a Visiting Professor at Columbia University, the
Architectural Assn., EPF Lausanne, and is currently at Princeton.
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30. Center for Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Series

"Reversible misfolding as a strategy of cellular protein
regulation," by Dr. Randy Hampton, Professor, Dept. of Biology
on March 30, in E103 Beadle. Refreshments served at 3:30 p.m.,
seminar at 4:00 p.m. Open to the public.
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31. Allison's Diplomatic Mission to Nanjing in 1938

Bring your lunch and join Suping Lu, Assoc. Professor, as he
discusses 1927 UNL graduate John Moore Allison's mission to
China in 1938. Monday, April 11, at Noon in Love Library Room
110. Sponsored by the UNL Libraries to celebrate National
Library Week. Free & Open to the Public.

http://iris.unl.edu
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32. Role of the Modern Manager Seminar - April 6

Learn what motivates employees and examine new approaches to
leadership at this interactive seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6, at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the
Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is
co-led by Fred Luthans, Professor of Management at UNL. He has
received rave reviews from past seminar participants on his
ability to impart practical management techniques and current
research findings. Dr. Steve Farner, Assistant Professor at
Bellevue University, is the other leader. He also conducts
corporate training sessions on topics including motivation,
conflict and change management, and 360º feedback programs. 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
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33. Succeeding With Your Audience Seminar - April 13

Come to this interactive seminar 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., April 13 at
Mahoney State Park to improve the business manager's ability
to explore and better understand what constitutes an effective
presentation in new and sometimes uncertain situations. Sponsored
by the Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar
costs $250, which covers instruction, handouts and lunch. To
register or for details about the seminar or taking the
seminar for a MDCP certificate or CEUs, call 472-0860 or visit:

http://www.mds.unl.edu
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34. Effective Planning Seminar - April 27

Learn how to control your work environment through effective
planning techniques, and be prepared for change, not surprised
by it. Take back the tools for effective planning and put them
to work immediately after attending this seminar from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m., April 27 at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the
Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is led
by Sucheta Nadkarni, an Assistant Professor of Management at
UNL. 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
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35. Managing Conflict Seminar - May 4

What inevitably follows from today's empowered team structured
organizations is higher levels of conflict. Managers and workers
operating in a team environment often must solve problems in the
workplace on their own. Come to this interactive seminar 9 a.m. to
4 p.m., Wednesday, May 4 at Mahoney State Park to learn some of the
conflict principles relevant to organizations and how to solve
them. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business
Seminars, this seminar costs $250, which covers instruction,
handouts and lunch. To register or for details about the
seminar or taking the seminar for a MDCP certificate or CEUs,
call 472-0860 or visit:

http://www.mds.unl.edu
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36. NU Skills - FREE Preview "Value-Chain Marketing" Series March 31

Attend the FREE March 31 (10-10:30 a.m. CST) preview for
"Value-Chain Marketing," a four-part NU Skills online series
starting April 14. The series, presented by Kathy Hanson, will
help business owners and managers discover and develop their
unique brand and value, attract the right customers, and deliver
post-buying decision reinforcement. Increase business revenue
and profits. Learn more and enroll online.

http://nuskills.webex.com
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37. NU Skills Online Event - Start Setting SMART Goals April 7

How can you measure performance without meaningful goals? Join
NU Skills online seminars April 7, 10 to 11 a.m. CST, for
"Managing for Results: Setting SMART Goals." Learn to set SMART
goals that create employee ownership and accountability and put
employees on track for success. This is the first of eight
management seminars. Cost: $39 ($45 w/in 24 hrs.) Learn more and
enroll online.

http://nuskills.webex.com
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38. Mueller Planetarium Reopens with Quasar & Black Hole Show

Journey into a universe of bizarre monsters in "Point of No
Return," a new planetarium show exploring quasars and
supermassive black holes. After a winter renovation, Mueller
Planetarium reopens with this program produced at the
Planetarium and based on an area of study done by UNL
researchers. Show times: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m., currently running through May 29th. Admission,
(includes museum exhibits): $4 with UNL staff/faculty/student
ID; general: $6 adult, $4 children. Located in Morrill Hall,
just south of N. 14th & Vine Streets. Free visitor parking.

http://www.spacelaser.com/
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39. UNOPA April Meeting

The University of Nebraska Office Personnel Association will
hold their April meeting at the East Union, April 12, 11:45 a.m.
The Rose Frolik Award will be presented. Past presidents and
retirees will be in attendance. Reservations due April 8.
Contact Donette Petersen, 2-5623, for information. No brown bags
at this meeting.

http://www.unl.edu/unopa
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40. Toastmasters' E.C. Speakers:  Learn to Speak With Confidence

Become the confident speaker and leader you have always wanted
to be. Toastmasters offers a supportive and fun learning
environment in which to do it. 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
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41. Faculty Author Signing

Gerry Shapiro, professor of English at UNL, will sign copies of
his new book "Little Men," Thurs. April 7th, 12-2 p.m. at the
University Bookstore. Copies of "Bad Jews," which was the basis
for the film "King of the Corner," will also be available. For
more information, call the Bookstore at 472-8560.
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42. LPS Visual Art Mentoring Program's Spring Exhibition

The Great Plains Art Museum will host the Lincoln Public School
Visual Art Mentoring Program's Spring Exhibition from April
1-April 24, 2005. The exhibition includes two and three
dimensional artwork from over 30 participants in grades K-5.
The Great Plains Art Museum is located at 12th & Q and is free.
Open T-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1:30-5.

http://www.unl.edu/plains
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43. University Theatre to Close Season with The Voice of the Prairie

University Theatre completes the season with a play about the
development of radio in the Midwest by John Olive. The Voice
of the Prairie performances are 7:30 p.m. March 31, April 1 - 2,
and 6-9 in Howell Theatre. Three actors play over a dozen
characters in this play that is "about the magic of radio and
the transcendent power of storytelling." Tickets available at
the Lied Center Ticket Office - 472-4747.

http://www.unl.edu/theatrearts
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44. Broadway smash "The Full Monty" at the Lied Center this week

Based on the 1997 Academy Award-nominated film of the same name,
"The Full Monty" is the raucous and heartfelt story of six
unemployed steelworkers who go to great lengths to make some
cash and help out a friend in trouble. "The Full Monty" makes
its Lied Center debut for three shows only on April 1 and 2. For
more information, please visit the Lied Center web site.

http://www.unl.edu/lied
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45. A cappella group is at Lied's Free at 6 series March 29

The Bathtub Dogs, UNL's all-male a cappella group, will perform
at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, March 29, 6 p.m. as part
of the Lied's Free at 6 series. The students have been
entertaining audiences since organizing in 2002. The group was
modeled after college a cappella groups on the East Coast where
fun and humor through skits and adlibs are part of the musical
performance. Their first album, "Let 'em Riot," was released
last summer. It includes the most popular songs from the
group's first two years. The free concert at the Lied is part
of a series highlighting local talent. Concert event
information is available at:

http://www.bathtubdogs.com
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46. Jazz pianist Fred Hersch performs "Leaves of Grass" at Lied

This Thursday, March 31, Fred Hersch and his jazz ensemble will
present "Leaves of Grass," an evening of music inspired by the
poetry of Walt Whitman. Hersch has earned a place as one of the
foremost jazz artists in the world for both his skill as a
pianist and as a composer. This performance is part of the
"Leaves of Grass:" 150th Anniversary Conference at UNL. For more
information on the Hersch performance, please visit the Lied
Center web site.

http://www.unl.edu/lied
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47. School of Music - Flute Day

Monday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., Johnny Carson Theater. Guest artists
Hannah Lang, flute, and Peter Hewitt, piano, will perform as
part of this year's Flute Day recital series. All Flute Day
recitals are FREE and open to the public.

http://www.unl.edu/music
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48. School of Music - Whitman Sesquicentennial Conference

Saturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall, UNL Symphony
Orchestra and the University Singers with guest artists William
Shomos, baritone, Kate Butler, mezzo-soprano, Charles Smith,
baritone. World premiere of Mystic Trumpeter (Symphony No. 2) by
Tyler White, and Nebraska premiere of When Lilacs Las in the
Dooryard Bloom'd: A Requiem "for those we love," by Paul
Hindemith. US Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser, will read works
inspired by Walt Whitman.

http://www.unl.edu/music
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49. School of Music - April Fool's Day Recital

Friday, March 32*, 6:00 p.m., Westbrook Recital Hall, Room 119.
Time for School of Music faculty to let down their guard and
tickle a few funny bones. A fundraiser for Pi Kappa Lambda,
suggested donation is $3. (*April 1)

http://www.unl.edu/music
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50. School of Music - Nebraska Women's Choral Festival concert

Women's choral ensembles will come together Wednesday, March 30
at 7:00 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Ensembles from Bellevue East
High School, Columbus High School, Gretna High School, Malcolm
High School, Omaha Central High School, Seward High School and
Wahoo High School will perform with UNL University Chorale.
Tickets are $5 general, $3 student/senior and are available at
the door.

http://www.unl.edu/music
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51. School of Music - Student Composers Concert

Student Composers Concert spotlights original compositions by
UNL music students. Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball
Recital Hall Tickets, $5 general, $3 student/senior and are
available at the door.

http://www.unl.edu/music
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52. Coming to THE ROSS Friday, April 1

Sean Penn gives yet another remarkable performance as troubled
soul Sam Bicke in Niels Mueller's debut feature film, THE
ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON. MOOLAADÉ, directed by Ousmane
Sembene, is a rousing polemic directed against the stillcommon
African practice of female circumcision. Check the website or
call 472-5353 for show times.

http://theross.org
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53. Kooser, Kloefkorn and More This Week on Live from the Mill

Tune in Friday at 9 a.m. for NET Radio's "Live from the Mill
Statewide," when host William Stibor talks with poets Ted Kooser
and William Kloefkorn about their new works and upcoming poetry
reading and TV taping at UNK on April 6. Listeners will also
learn more about the Walt Whitman conference underway at UNL and
Joslyn Art Museum's new Dirk Skreber and Stan Douglas exhibits.
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
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54. Nebraska/Creighton & Iowa/Nebraska Baseball Live on NET1

Get ready for whiffs, shoestring catches and fence busters in a
battle for state bragging rights when the Nebraska Huskers
travel to Omaha to take on the Creighton Bluejays at Rosenblatt
Stadium in "Creighton Baseball," airing Tuesday, April 5, at
6:30 p.m. on NET1 Channel 12. The live diamond action will
continue the next day when the Huskers host regional foe, the
Iowa Hawkeyes, at Lincoln's Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on
"Nebraska Baseball," Wednesday, April 6, at 6 p.m., also on NET1
Channel 12. Both games can also be seen in high-definition on
NET-HD.
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55. Live Husker Softball on NET2

Rhonda Revelle's Cornhuskers can anticipate some tough
competition when the Top Ten-ranked Texas Longhorns take to the
Huskers' home diamond at Bowlin Stadium at Haymarket Park for
the first in a two-game series on Saturday, April 2. The action
between the two Big 12 Conference foes will be broadcast live on
"Nebraska Women's Softball" at 2 p.m. on NET2 Channel 17 and in
high-definition on NET-HD.
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56. Last of the Hometown Media on NET Television's "Statewide" Friday

The topic this week on NET Television's "Statewide" is the last
of the hometown media. The "Statewide" team visits some of the
few remaining locally and family-owned radio stations and
newspapers in Nebraska and explores what it means to lose these
voices. "Statewide" airs on NET1 Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays
at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon. It repeats on NET2 Saturdays
at 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
"Statewide," Nebraska's award-winning weekly news journal, is a
University Television production.

http://netNebraska.org/television and click on "news"
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