************************************************************** ** 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: Nov 1, 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Propose a Nebraska Research Expo Track or Mini-Track 2. UNL Antivirus Contract Expired 3. NSF STEP - Call for Preproposals 4. Seeking Student Nominations for Leadership Workshop 5. November 7th Massage Sale 6. Reminder: Fidelity Counseling Dates for November 7. Reminder: TIAA-CREF Counseling Dates for November EVENTS TO ATTEND: 8. Annual Kripke Lecture / EN Thompson Forum Lecture Nov. 2 9. Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium 10. UNL faculty and staff welcome at Disney brunch 11. Weston Crawford to Retire 12. Center for Biotechnology/Seminar Series 13. Department of Economics Seminar Nov. 4 14. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series 15. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Seminar 16. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 17. Center for Biological Chemistry & Redox Biology Center 18. Mathematics colloquium Nov. 4 19. Mathematics colloquium Nov. 11 20. Mathematics Colloquium Nov. 14 21. NU Skills Event: Employment Law Series Starts Nov. 10 22. Aguilar, Kristensen, Foster and Scofield to Discuss Rural Policy 23. "Focus on Mars" Planetarium Show - Weekends Through Nov. 27 24. "Did You Know" Planetarium Show - Weekends Through Nov. 27 25. Mars Viewing Nov. 4 26. Downtown Lincoln Plan at UAAD November meeting 27. NU Technology November Meeting ARTS AND MEDIA: 28. Kruger Collection adds Virtual Exhibition 29. Events at the School of Music: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 30. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Opens Friday at the Ross 31. Ed Asner leads notable cast of "Monkey Trial" at the Lied Center 32. Actor Ed Asner & More on NET Radio's Live from the Mill 33. Literary salon will feature Nebraska unicameral book 34. Oklahoma/Nebraska Volleyball Live on NET1 35. Senate Race, Education Issues on NET Television's "Statewide" ************************************************************************* 1. Propose a Nebraska Research Expo Track or Mini-Track Science faculty doing cutting-edge research are invited to propose full-day tracks or half-day mini-tracks for the March 29, 2006 Research Expo at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. Proposals must be submitted in print and electronically by noon, Nov. 4, 2005. More information is available on the EPSCoR web site. http://epscor.unl.edu/events ************************************************************************* 2. UNL Antivirus Contract Expired UNL's contract with McAfee has now expired, so it is the time to upgrade campus and home computers to Sophos. All faculty, staff, and students can download the Sophos software from the site below. If you have questions, please call the IS Helpdesk at 472-3970. http://antivirus.unl.edu/downloads.php ************************************************************************* 3. NSF STEP - Call for Preproposals The Office of Research and Graduate Studies announces the call for pre-proposals for the NSF STEP program - NSF Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) Grants 2006. The call for pre-proposals deadline is Nov. 16, 2005. Proposals are due to NSF on Feb. 9, 2006. In order to select the best proposal for submission, they are now soliciting pre-proposals. The deadline for electronic submission of pre-proposals is 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. Please email your electronic submission (in Word format) to Peg Filliez, pfilliez1@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/research ************************************************************************* 4. Seeking Student Nominations for Leadership Workshop Do you know sutdents who would enjoy learning about themselves and enhancing their leadership skills? Nominate them for the upcoming LeaderShape Institute. Student Involvement is seeking nominees who demonstrate strong commitment and a desire to be effective leaders. To nominate a student, send his/her name and contact information by e-mail to krowlye2@unl.edu by Dec. 1. For more information visit the URL below. http://www.unl.edu/involved ************************************************************************* 5. November 7th Massage Sale Start November off with a massage courtesy of the Campus Rec Center. All Campus Rec members can receive a $40 massage on Monday, Nov. 7. To make an appointment, call 472-3467 or visit the Campus Rec Center office. http://www.unl.edu/crec/Massage ************************************************************************* 6. Reminder: Fidelity Counseling Dates for November A Fidelity consultant will be available in the Nebraska Union, Nov. 3, 10 & 17, and the East Campus Union, Nov. 2, 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. ************************************************************************* 7. Reminder: TIAA-CREF Counseling Dates for November A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available in the Wick Alumni Center, Nov. 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 & 30, and the East Campus Union, November 9, 17 & 30 (room posted), to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to discuss investment planning issue . . . sign up today by calling 1-866- 842-2908, Ext. 6210 or log on to the web page. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 8. Annual Kripke Lecture / EN Thompson Forum Lecture Nov. 2 Professor Michael Walzer of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ, will speak on "The Paradox of National Liberation: India, Israel and Algeria," on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. A pre-forum talk will be given by Mark van Roojen at 6:30 p.m. at the Lied. The lecture is a collaboration between the E.N. Thompson Forum and the Norman and Bernice Harris Center for Judaic Studies and is a Kripke Lecture. Walzer is also speaking Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 333 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, on the subject of "Morality and Universality in Jewish Thought." Sponsored by the Norman and Bernice Harris Center for Judaic Studies. http://www.unl.edu/unlpub/special/thompsonforum/ ************************************************************************* 9. Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium The Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium will be on Wed. Nov. 2 from 3 to 5:15 p.m. at the Nebraska Union. Undergraduate students will present their poster and oral research topics. The format includes a reception concurrent with a poster session from 3 to 4:15 p.m., and then student oral presentations from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. A preliminary program is at the URL below. http://www.unl.edu/ucare/symposium.shtml ************************************************************************* 10. UNL faculty and staff welcome at Disney brunch Learn about the world renowned College Program of Walt Disney World at a faculty and staff brunch hosted by WDW at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Nebraska Union. A semester at Disney provides work experience, networking opportunities and personal development. Please RSVP with email address to 472-6364. http://wdwcollegeprogram.com ************************************************************************* 11. Weston Crawford to Retire Weston Crawford will retire Nov. 30 after 26 years with the University Libraries in the Technical Services Dept., where he is a section manager. Friends and colleagues are invited to a retirement reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 in the Nebraska Union Georgian Suite. ************************************************************************* 12. Center for Biotechnology/Seminar Series "Light Signaling Networks in Maize" by Dr. Tom Brutnell, assistant professor, Dept of Plant Biology, Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, Younkers, NY, on Nov. 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 ************************************************************************* 13. Department of Economics Seminar Nov. 4 Dr. Art Diamond, Economics Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will present a seminar "Creative Destruction: The Essential Fact about Capitalism" at noon on Friday, Nov. 4 in 222 CBA. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call Carol at 472-6387. ************************************************************************* 14. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series, Current Efforts in Domestication - "Potholes and Patches on the Road to Making Accurate Soil Respiration Measurements with Chambers," by Dayle McDermitt, LI-COR, Inc., Nov. 4, 3 p.m., 327 Keim Hall. Refreshments at 2:30 p.m. Call 472-2811. ************************************************************************* 15. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Seminar Marilia Oliveira, Masters Student Candidate will present, "Characterization and immunogenicity of recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus as a viral vector expressing GP5 and M protein of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus," at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 in room 145 VBS. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 16. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Keith Miller, Kansas State University, will present "Patterns in the Fossil Record: Historical Evidence for Common Descent" on Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30 p.m. in Bessey Auditorium. http://www.geosciences.unl.edu/colloquia.htm ************************************************************************* 17. Center for Biological Chemistry & Redox Biology Center Joseph Jez with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center will present "Cysteine, GLutathione, & Phytochelatins: Towards Engineering Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants" on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Beadle N172. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome to attend. http://biochem.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 18. Mathematics colloquium Nov. 4 Lars Winther Christensen, UNL, will speak on "Detecting finiteness of Gorenstein homological dimensions," at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 in Avery Hall 115, to be preceded by refreshments at 3:30 p.m. in Avery Hall 348. http://www.math.unl.edu/pi/colloquia/fall-2005 ************************************************************************* 19. Mathematics colloquium Nov. 11 Vyacheslav Rykov, UNO, will speak on "Problems in Combinatorial Coding Theory Arising from Problems in Molecular Biology," at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 in Avery Hall 115, to be preceded by refreshments at 3:30 in Avery Hall 348. http://www.math.unl.edu/pi/colloquia/fall-2005 ************************************************************************* 20. Mathematics Colloquium Nov. 14 Gennady Lyubeznik, University of Minnesota, will discuss "On the cohomological dimension of algebraic varieties," at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 in Avery Hall 115, to be preceded by refreshments at 3:30 p.m. in Avery Hall 348. http://www.math.unl.edu/pi/colloquia/fall-2005 ************************************************************************* 21. NU Skills Event: Employment Law Series Starts Nov. 10 Protect your organization from unnecessary employment law errors, claims and lawsuits. Join NU Skills online, starting Nov. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. CST, for a four-part employment law series and gain critical knowledge on employment legislation and the proper steps to ensure compliance. The first seminar will deliver practical advice regarding the ADA and FMLA acts. Learn more and enroll online to avoid costly mistakes. Also, don't miss the special seminar on Nov. 3, Presentation Skills: "Do I Have to Draw You a Picture?" to learn to use presentation visuals effectively. Enroll now. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 22. Aguilar, Kristensen, Foster and Scofield to Discuss Rural Policy On Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. CST and 5:30 to 7 p.m. MST, the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is offering the Thomas C. Sorensen Forum for Political Leadership. Participants include Senator Ray Aguilar; Rick Foster, Vice President for Programs at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation; UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen; and Sandy Scofield, director of the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative. Bill Kelly, executive producer for NET Television will be the moderator. This seminar, free to the public, will be broadcast to multiple sites via the NebSat satellite network from UNL. For more information visit the URL below or call the NU Public Policy Center at 472-2634. RSVPs required. The forum is co-sponsored by the UNL College of Arts and Sciences and the NU Public Policy Center. See the website for a complete list of locations. http://ppc.nebraska.edu/PolicySeminarSeries/index.htm ************************************************************************* 23. "Focus on Mars" Planetarium Show - Weekends Through Nov. 27 "Focus on Mars" is a program featuring the very latest imagery and animations from the Mars Exploration Rovers. The show runs Sat. & Sun. at 3 p.m. through Nov. 27 at Mueller Planetarium (Morrill Hall), 14th & Vine. Admission w/UNL ID: $4. General: $6 adult, $4 child. Includes museum exhibits. No shows on home football game Saturdays. http://www.spacelaser.com ************************************************************************* 24. "Did You Know" Planetarium Show - Weekends Through Nov. 27 This fast-paced planetarium show brings family audiences up-to-date on modern astronomy and space science discoveries. Mueller Planetarium at Morrill Hall, 14th & Vine. Admission w/UNL ID: $4. General: $6 adult, $4 child. Includes museum exhibits. Runs Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. through Nov. 27. No shows on home football game Saturdays. http://www.spacelaser.com ************************************************************************* 25. Mars Viewing Nov. 4 UNL Student Observatory will be open from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 for the last of three special viewings of the close approach of Mars. The observatory is located on top of the parking garage to the west of Memorial Stadium. Admission is free and children are welcome. Contact Dr. Martin Gaskell, 472-4788 or mgaskell1@unl.edu, for more information. http://www.physics.unl.edu/directory/gaskell/stdobs.html ************************************************************************* 26. Downtown Lincoln Plan at UAAD November meeting Polly McMullen, president of Downtown Lincoln Association, will present "Downtown Lincoln's Master Plan and UNL" at the University Association for Adminstrative Development (UAAD) meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Nebraska Union. Bring your lunch and your questions. Silent auction will feature two season passes to University Theatre and two tickets to Arlo Guthrie at the Lied. Fifty percent of silent auction funds to benefit Capital Humane Society and its Katrina victims. http://www.uaad.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 27. NU Technology November Meeting The NU Technology November meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Nebraska Union. This month's meeting will showcase the use of Information Technology at the College of Education and Human Science. See the NUtech website listed below and click on "Meetings" for agenda details. http://nutech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 28. Kruger Collection adds Virtual Exhibition The Kruger Collection announces the new virtual exhibition Kruger Masterpieces: Inside & Out. The exhibition, at the URL below, shows some of the finest examples of miniature furniture in 360 degree views that can be controlled by the viewer. http://www.unl.edu/krugercollection ************************************************************************* 29. Events at the School of Music: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 UNL Opera presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute, Thursday, Nov. 3, noon, Friday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m., in Kimball Recital Hall. In a mythical magical kingdom, a bird-catcher and a noble prince team up in this classic tale of good versus evil, when Prince Tamino is sent to rescue the Queen of the Night's daughter, Pamina, from the mysterious abductor known as Sarastro and his cruel guard, Monostatos. Sung in English, with projected super-titles, The Magic Flute will be staged by William Shomos and conducted by Tyler White. Tickets: $20 adult/$10 student and senior. Available at the Lied Center Box office, 472-47476 or 800/432-3231. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 30. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Opens Friday at the Ross Based on the international best-seller, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is set during the later stages of China's "Cultural Revolution," as two city-bred teenagers are sent to a mountainous region for Maoist re-education. Balzac is a story of adolescent love, the irrepressible power of the imagination and the pure joy of reading. Also playing, Won Kar-Wai's new film, 2046. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 31. Ed Asner leads notable cast of "Monkey Trial" at the Lied Center A renowned cast of actors from L.A. Theatre Works wil present "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial" on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Lied Center. With a live radio theater format, "Monkey Trial" is based on the original transcripts from the famous Tennessee v. John Scopes trial of 1925. In conjunction with this performance, the Lied Center has organized "Fate or Faith: The Scopes Trial Symposium" this week featuring lectures, panels and other events to explore the debate surrounding the Scopes trial. Check the Lied Center web site for more information. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 32. Actor Ed Asner & More on NET Radio's Live from the Mill Join series host William Stibor this Friday at 9 a.m. when veteran actor and activist Ed Asner drops by before his LA Theatre Works show, "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial," plays at the Lied Center. Also appearing are Clark Potter from the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music, who talks about Saturday's Calico Wind Ensemble concert, and the directors of Sheridan Lutheran's upcoming annual musical "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." 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 ************************************************************************* 33. Literary salon will feature Nebraska unicameral book UNL faculty and staff are invited to attend a literary salon hosted by State Senator Chris Beutler and lobbyist Richard A. Lombardi. Charlyne Berens, UNL professor of journalism, will lead participants in a lively discussion of her new book, One House: The Unicameral's Progressive Vision for Nebraska, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Nebraska State Capitol, Room 1126. This free, public event is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Press. For more information visit: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/news/salonFeature.jsp ************************************************************************* 34. Oklahoma/Nebraska Volleyball Live on NET1 The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to avenge a Sept. 28 defeat in Norman, Okla., at the hands of the high-flying Nebraska volleyball team when the Sooners invade the Huskers' home court in Lincoln. Watch the Huskers take on their Big 12 Conference foe on "Nebraska Volleyball" airing live Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. on NET1 Channel 12 and in high-definition on NET-HD. ************************************************************************* 35. Senate Race, Education Issues on NET Television's "Statewide" This week NET Television's "Statewide" reports on the three Republicans running in Nebraska's Senate primary, and who is funding their campaigns. Plus a look at a proposed expansion of early childhood education programs, and comments on education issues from citizens participating in our By the People project. "Statewide" airs Fridays and 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" * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *