************************************************************** ** 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: Oct 4, 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Campus Utility Outage for Oct. 15 or 16 2. OUS Newsletter - October 2005 3. Boss of the Year Award 4. Convocations Committee Seeks Funding Applications 5. Direct Deposit of Employee Expense Reimbursements 6. UNL Research Council Announces 2005-2006 Deadlines 7. NSF NER and NIRT Internal Competitions Announced 8. Propose a Nebraska Research Expo Track or Mini-Track 9. Credit Union Will Be Closed For Columbus Day 10. Watch Out For Fake Credit Union E-mails 11. Invitation to Apply for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programs 12. Nominate your program for the 2005-2006 Andrew Heiskell Awards 13. Next tornado systems test is Oct. 5 14. International Honor Society Seeks Award Nominations 15. Reminder: Fidelity consultant on campus in October 16. Reminder: TIAA-CREF consultant on campus in October EVENTS TO ATTEND: 17. Chancellor's Univ. Safety Committee Safety Fair - Oct. 13 18. The Kindness of Strangers - Mardi Gras Fundraiser 19. Book Fair hosted by Child development Lab 20. Fifth Annual Symposium in Virology - Oct. 7 21. "Write Winning Grants" Seminar Oct. 17-18 22. Preparing Proposals for ITLE Funding 23. Research Project to Sell Prawns 24. UAAD Looks at Ways to Become Pro-Active 25. "Genes, Greens and Disease" is the fall Nebraska Lecture 26. Shattering the Glass: The Women Who Built Women's Basketball 27. OASIS Study Skills Workshop: How to Choose Your Major 28. OASIS Lecture Series I 29. 2005 Governor's Lecture in the Humanities 30. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 31. General Education Address 32. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2005 Seminar Series 33. Mechanical Engineering Colloquium Oct. 7 34. Dept. of Ag. Economics Seminar 35. Center for Biotechnology Seminar Series 36. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series 37. Department of Economics Seminar Oct. 7 38. Sexpectations Discussed Oct. 25 39. Healing Circle Oct. 17 40. Rape/Spouse Abuse Crisis Center Open House and Vigil 41. Healthy Relationships Workshop Oct. 13 42. Speak Out Against Violence Oct. 13 43. Knit-In for Non-Violence 44. Come visit the new UNL Bridge Club 45. Gain assertive skills seminar Oct. 12 46. Role of the Supervisor Seminar Oct. 19 47. Creating & Managing Teams Seminar Oct. 26 48. NU Skills Event: How to Handle Media Attention Oct. 12 49. NU Skills Event: Team Concepts for Better Service Oct. 6 50. Ag & Natural Resources Peace Corps Event 51. Adult CPR and AED Training 52. Adult Swim Lessons @ Rec Center 53. UNOPA Meeting Oct. 11 54. Toastmasters E.C. Speakers: Help for the Tongue-Tied 55. NU Technology October Meeting - Enterprise Project Management ARTS AND MEDIA: 56. University Theatre Opens Season with Quirky Comedy 57. First Friday Celebration - Oktoberfest 58. Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel dances into the Lied this week 59. Lied Center to bring Sons of Maxwell to East Campus 60. School of Music: UNL Jazz Ensembles I and II 61. School of Music: Men's Choral Festival Concert 62. School of Music: faculty artists, The Chiara String Quartet 63. School of Music: The Wind Ensemble 64. School of Music: faculty recital, William McMullen 65. Symphonic Band Concert Oct. 13 66. Book Festival & Holland Center on NET Radio's Live from the Mill 67. Small Town Survival, Gates-Buffett on NET Television's Statewide 68. Insurance Advice Offered in Spanish on NET2 ************************************************************************* 1. City Campus Utility Outage for Oct. 15 or 16 Planning is underway for an electrical outage on City Campus which has the potential for a significant impact on the campus community. The outage is expected to begin shortly after sunrise on Saturday morning, Oct. 15, and continue for approximately two hours if the work goes according to plan. If unfavorable weather prevents the work on Saturday, an alternate day, Sunday, Oct. 16, will be used. Electricity will be shut off to many buildings. Because the Utility Plant will be without power many buildings will be without steam for processes or heating; chilled water for building air conditioning will be interrupted also. For safety reasons, all faculty, staff and students are discouraged from working in affected buildings during the outage. In order to help plan the outage, contact Charlie Griesen, at 472-8612 or cgriesen@unlnotes.unl.edu with any questions or concerns. Go to web page below for a complete list of buildings affected by the outage. http://fmp.unl.edu/utility/electricaloutage.shtml ************************************************************************* 2. OUS Newsletter - October 2005 The October 2005 issue of the Office of Undergraduate Studies Newsletter is available at the URL below: http://www.unl.edu/ous/welcome/ousnews_oct2005.shtml ************************************************************************* 3. Boss of the Year Award Nominate your boss for the Floyd S. Oldt Boss of the Year award to be presented at a UNOPA luncheon on Nov. 8. Deadline for nominations is Monday, Oct. 10. See the UNOPA web site for information and directions or call Jan Edwards at 472-2097. http://www.unl.edu/unopa ************************************************************************* 4. Convocations Committee Seeks Funding Applications Academic Senate Convocations Committee seeks funding applications for Spring 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 Oct. 17, 2005. ************************************************************************* 5. Direct Deposit of Employee Expense Reimbursements The following message has been approved by Christine Jackson, Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance. Beginning Oct. 24, those employees who have an assigned SAP employee number and receive their paychecks automatically deposited into a bank account, will begin to have their employee expense reimbursement for travel and other reimbursable expenses direct deposited into the same bank account. Please refer to the URL below for further information. Once at the site, please open the following document: UNL - Direct Deposit of Employee Expense Reimbursement Checks. http://unebapps01.nebraska.edu/slugo/sapnews.nsf/Nunl?OpenNavigator ************************************************************************* 6. UNL Research Council Announces 2005-2006 Deadlines The UNL Research Council is pleased to announce its application deadlines for 2005-2006. Applications for Interdisciplinary Research Grants, Faculty Seed Grants and Grants-In-Aid must be received by Oct. 14, 2005. Applications for Visiting Research Scholars and Symposia/Distinguished Lecturers are due Oct. 14, 2005 and Feb. 17, 2006. For complete program descriptions and all application forms, please visit our website. http://www.unl.edu/research/council/council.shtml ************************************************************************* 7. NSF NER and NIRT Internal Competitions Announced The Office of Research & Graduate Studies is pleased to announce internal competitions to select NSF NIRT and NER proposals. UNL can submit up to three NSF NIRTs and two NSF NERs. The NSF submission deadline is Nov. 29, 2005 for proposals. Preproposals for both internal competitions are due Oct. 7, 2005 to 303 Canfield Administration by 4 p.m. Please visit the URL below for the RFPs regarding the internal competitions. http://www.unl.edu/research/ ************************************************************************* 8. Propose a Nebraska Research Expo Track or Mini-Track Science faculty doing cutting-edge research at Nebraska universities are invited to propose tracks or mini-tracks for the March 29, 2006 Research Expo, which offers an opportunity to bring together researchers working in emerging technologies. Deadline: Noon, Nov. 4, 2005. See the EPSCoR web site for more information. http://epscor.unl.edu/index.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. Credit Union Will Be Closed For Columbus Day The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in honor of Columbus Day. Keep in mind, you can access your account 24-hours a day with our free on-line banking service, e-Teller. To sign-up for e-Teller, please call 472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 10. Watch Out For Fake Credit Union E-mails Check scams, sweepstakes scams and phishing are becoming more and more common. There are many ways criminals trick people into giving out information. Sometimes they pretend to be a credit union, bank or even the IRS. Lately, members have told us they have received e-mails that appear to be from the "National Credit Union Association" or "University Credit Union" at their campus e-mail addresses. Please beware - these e-mails are not from us. Legitimate financial institutions would never send e-mail to members/customers asking for personal financial information. To learn how to avoid these scams please stop by The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union at 1630 Q St. for free brochures or visit our website for detailed articles on these scams. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 11. Invitation to Apply for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programs Fulbright Visiting Scholar programs provide opportunities for colleges/universities in the U.S. to internationalize their campus. The deadline for application is Dec. 1, 2005. For more information, visit the URL below or contact Program Officer Mamiko Hada at vstngspec@cies.iie.org or 202-686-7873. http://www.cies.org/Visiting_Specialists/ ************************************************************************* 12. Nominate your program for the 2005-2006 Andrew Heiskell Awards The Institute of International Education invites you to nominate your program for the 2005-2006 Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education. The application deadline is Oct. 7, 2005. For more details and the nomination package, check the URL below. http://www.iienetwork.org/?p ************************************************************************* 13. Next tornado systems test is Oct. 5 UNL joins Lincoln/Lancaster County Emergency Management in testing all tornado-warning systems on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. There is no need to take shelter during the test - this is a test of the tornado systems only. ************************************************************************* 14. International Honor Society Seeks Award Nominations Phi Beta Delta, the honor society of international scholars at UNL, has established a program to recognize a faculty member, a domestic undergraduate or graduate student and an international undergraduate or graduate student. The deadline for receipt of nomination letters of support is Oct. 21. For a description of the awards program and nomination materials, see the URL below: http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs/events/PBD.pdf ************************************************************************* 15. Reminder: Fidelity consultant on campus in October A Fidelity consultant will be available in the Nebraska Union, Oct. 6, 13, & 27, and the East Campus Union, Oct. 5, 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. ************************************************************************* 16. Reminder: TIAA-CREF consultant on campus in October A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available in the Wick Alumni Center, Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, and the East Campus Union, Oct. 12 & 20 (room posted), 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 1-866- 842-2908, Ext. 6210 or log on to the web page listed. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 17. Chancellor's Univ. Safety Committee Safety Fair - Oct. 13 The Chancellor's University Safety Committee (CUSC) is sponsoring a campus wide employee safety fair on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Nebraska Union Ballroom (second floor). For more information, contact Betsy Howe at 472-5488 or ehowe2@unl.edu, or go to the website listed below. http://ehs.unl.edu/committees/CUSC_Safety_Fair.pdf ************************************************************************* 18. The Kindness of Strangers - Mardi Gras Fundraiser Celebrate New Orleans and Gulf Coast culture while raising money for Hurricane Relief - attend "Mardi" Gras at the Nebraska Union on Friday, Oct. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Stop by and enjoy a bakesale of gigantic proportions, a gala reading, and a silent auction. Sponsored by members of the English Dept., the Dept. of Classics and Religious Studies, EGSA, and UEO. Contact Kelly Carlisle at kgrey2@unl.edu with questions. ************************************************************************* 19. Book Fair hosted by Child development Lab Ruth Staples child development lab is hosting a Scholastic book fair in the vending area of Henzlik Hall Oct. 3-7. Books for infants through adults are available. Cash, credit cards and checks accepted. Proceeds will be used for books for the lab. ************************************************************************* 20. Fifth Annual Symposium in Virology - Oct. 7 All faculty, postdocs, students and others interested in virology are invited to attend the Smposium in Virology, Oct. 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Union. Registration and speaker information along with a complete schedule of events can be found at the URL below. The day-long symposium is free of charge and will conclude with a Poster Session/Wine and Cheese Reception. This symposium is sponsored by the Nebraska Center for Virology, NE-INBRE and the 3M Foundation. Advance registration is requested online. If you have not registered or for additional information, call Jolene Walker at 472-4560. http://www.unl.edu/virologycenter/2005symposium.html ************************************************************************* 21. "Write Winning Grants" Seminar Oct. 17-18 The Office of Research & Graduate Studies is sponsoring a grant-writing seminar on Oct. 17-18 at the East Union. The seminar will focus on improving grantsmanship skills required to pursue federal funding successfully. Registration is on a first come-first served basis. To register please visit the URL below. For more information contact UNLresearch@unl.edu or phone 472-2851. http://www.unl.edu/research/ ************************************************************************* 22. Preparing Proposals for ITLE Funding On Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m., an interactive panel presentation is designed to help UNL faculty and staff prepare strong, competitive proposals for year 2 of the Initiative for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Four recipients of ITLE awards from year 1 will talk briefly about their proposals, then SVCAA Barbara Couture will overview the submission and selection process. Audience members will be invited to ask questions about the Initiative, proposal preparation, and review criteria. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/calendar ************************************************************************* 23. Research Project to Sell Prawns The University of Nebraska Freshwater Prawn Project will sell freshly harvested prawns (shrimp) to staff outside the first floor elevators in Manter Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. on Friday, Oct. 7. The large prawns (16 or less to the pound) will sell for $12 per pound. There is no limit. Place your pre-order in 1-lb. increments via e-mail at claporta2@unl.edu by Thursday, Oct. 6. Buyers must bring their own ice. ************************************************************************* 24. UAAD Looks at Ways to Become Pro-Active Are you tired of waiting for things to happen? Would you like to be more effective in your workplace? UAAD is sponsoring a workshop on changing your outlook and reaching higher levels of success. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., East Campus Union. Speaker: Suzanne Drew, director of Staff Development. Cost is $10 to non-UAAD members; free to UAAD members. To register, contact Paul Marsolek at 472-1104 or pmarsolek2@unlnotes.unl.edu http://uaad.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 25. "Genes, Greens and Disease" is the fall Nebraska Lecture Ruma Banerjee, George Holmes University Professor of Biochemistry, will discuss how nutrients, such as vitamins, regulate genes and modulate health, in her presentation "Genes, Greens and Disease," at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. The lecture is free, open to the public, and a reception will follow. The Nebraska Lectures are sponsored by the UNL Research Council, the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. http://www.unl.edu/research ************************************************************************* 26. Shattering the Glass: The Women Who Built Women's Basketball On Monday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Pamela Grundy, historian and award-winning author, will give a presentation on the history of women's basketball entitled "Shattering the Glass: The Women Who Built Women's Basketball." The event is free and open to the public and will take place on the 4th floor of Memorial Stadium (use west entrance). http://www.unl.edu/womenssp/news/grundyflyer.pdf ************************************************************************* 27. OASIS Study Skills Workshop: How to Choose Your Major Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Culture Center, Lower-level, "How to Choose Your Major." Choosing a major can be a scary task. This workshop will help students find a major that best suits their interests. http://www.unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter ************************************************************************* 28. OASIS Lecture Series I Do you know your learning style? Each student has a unique way of learning and this workshop will help you determine your learning style in order to maximize your chances of success. Presented by Dr. Lloyd Bell, Associate Professor. Wed. Oct. 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., upper level, Culture Center. http://www.unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter ************************************************************************* 29. 2005 Governor's Lecture in the Humanities The Nebraska Humanities Council and the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites you to the 2005 Governor's Lecture in the Humanities featuring Juan Williams, journalist and historian, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Joslyn Art Museum. The 2005 Governor's Lecture in the Humanities is free and open to the public. For ticket information on the reception and benefit dinner preceding the lecture please call Aimee at 474-2131, ext 102. http://www.nebraskahumanities.org ************************************************************************* 30. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Durelle Scott, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will present "From the Hyporheos to Floodplains: Effects of Hydrologic Retention on Nutrient Delivery through River Basins" on Friday, Oct. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in Bessey Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 31. General Education Address Dr. Carol Geary Schneider, AAC&U President, will demonstrate that many campuses are finding ways to re-imagine general education and liberal education, helping students discover clear connections between the aims of liberal education and the lives they want to lead as human beings, as citizens, and as contributors to a dynamic economy. Drawing upon visits to scores of campuses and relevant findings of researchers, Dr. Schneider will outline the emerging directions for general education and liberal education — and the most promising practices she sees around the country. Thursday, Oct. 6, 1-2:30 p.m., Nebraska Union. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/calendar ************************************************************************* 32. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2005 Seminar Series On Oct. 10, 3 to 4 p.m. in the East Union, Tom Franti, Dept. of Biological Systems Engineering, UNL, will present "Conservation Buffers: UNL Research and Extension to Protect Water Quality." Refreshments available. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf05.html ************************************************************************* 33. Mechanical Engineering Colloquium Oct. 7 Dr. Kim Blair, Director, Center for Sports Innovation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give a talk entitled, "Teaching and Research at the MIT Center for Sports Innovation" on Friday, Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in 106 Othmer Hall. Contact Joyce Young 472-2375, jyoung@unlnotes.unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 34. Dept. of Ag. Economics Seminar Murray Fulton, Professor, Department of Ag. Economics, University of Saskatchewan, will present the seminar, "On the Strategic Licensing of Product Innovations to a Competitor," Friday, Oct. 7, 3-4:30 p.m. in 210 Filley Hall. http://agecon.unl.edu/seminars/ ************************************************************************* 35. Center for Biotechnology Seminar Series "Seeing herpesvirus infection and assembly in 3D by electron cryomicroscopy and tomography," will be presented by Dr. Z. Hong Zhou, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX, on Oct. 5 in E103 Beadle. Refreshments are at 3:30 p.m., and the seminar is from 4 to 5 p.m. Open to the public. If you have any questions contact the Center for Biotechnology, 472-2635. http://www.biotech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 36. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series: Current Efforts in Domestication - "Conservation and Utilization of Chilean Native Plants: The Case of Leucocoryne," will be presented by Levi Mansur, Ph.D., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile, at 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in 327 Keim Hall. Refreshments at 2:30 p.m. Call 472-2811. ************************************************************************* 37. Department of Economics Seminar Oct. 7 Dr. Jack Hou, Economics Professor at California State University, will present a seminar "China's FDI Policy and Taiwanese Direct Investment (TDI) in China" on Friday, Oct. 7 at noon in 222 CBA. The presentation is free and open to the public. For questions call Carol at 472-6387. ************************************************************************* 38. Sexpectations Discussed Oct. 25 Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Culture Center. What do heterosexual men and women want from each other? What do we think the other gender wants from us? Learn to build relationships based on reality rather than on stereotypes at this entertaining, interactive workshop. http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/events.php ************************************************************************* 39. Healing Circle Oct. 17 Monday, Oct. 17, 7:30 to 9 p.m., 2545 N St. A circle for women to release pain and heal the wounds inflicted by rape, sexual abuse, child abuse, sexual harassment and/or abuse by an intimate partner. Free child care and refreshments. For more information call 476-2110. http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/events.php ************************************************************************* 40. Rape/Spouse Abuse Crisis Center Open House and Vigil Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m., 2545 N St., Open House. Candlelight Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Contact the Women's Center if you want to walk over to these events with a group. http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/events.php ************************************************************************* 41. Healthy Relationships Workshop Oct. 13 Thursday, Oct. 13, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Culture Center. Are you having difficulty communicating with your significant other? Do you feel misunderstood and unheard? Come to the OASIS/Women's Center's Healthy Relationships Workshop and learn the fundamentals. http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/events.php ************************************************************************* 42. Speak Out Against Violence Oct. 13 Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nebraska Union, Union Square. Step Up and Speak Out against violence! You are invited to take a stand against all forms of violence at the Speak Out inside the Union. Be a speaker or show your support. This is your opportunity to express your concerns about violence at UNL and the World. http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/events.php ************************************************************************* 43. Knit-In for Non-Violence Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nebraska Union. Join members of the Women's Center Knitting Group as they unravel the threads of violence in our society and create a healthier community through fiber arts and discussion. Bring your own fiber projects or just join the conversation. http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/events.php ************************************************************************* 44. Come visit the new UNL Bridge Club Play bridge every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Nebraska Union. Game is American Contract Bridge League sanctioned and open to players of all levels, including the general public. Game is free for your first ten visits and $4/evening after. Call Gerry at 420-5361 for more info. Hope to see you there. ************************************************************************* 45. Gain assertive skills seminar Oct. 12 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Mahoney State Park. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 46. Role of the Supervisor Seminar Oct. 19 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., Oct. 19, at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is led by Fred Luthans, Professor of Management at UNL. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 47. Creating & Managing Teams Seminar Oct. 26 Want to organize teams that are more effective? Learn how to help your teams reach their potential at this interactive seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26, at Mahoney State Park. Sponsored by the Department of Management Business Seminars, this seminar is led by Dawn Braithwaite, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies of Communication Studies at UNL. To register or for details, call 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 48. NU Skills Event: How to Handle Media Attention Oct. 12 Any organization can become the focus of negative media attention. Planning ahead and performing well in interviews are crucial steps for accurate media coverage. Join us online Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to noon CDT, for "Public Relations: When Reporters Come to You" to receive interview tips, learn the art of message development, and prepare for the attention created by negative events. Improve your visibility, reputation and revenue; lower the risk of damaging negative media attention; and accomplish your goals in media interviews. Learn more and enroll online. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 49. NU Skills Event: Team Concepts for Better Service Oct. 6 Using team-oriented customer service will help you approach your service efforts from the proper perspective. Join NU Skills online for "Customer Service MAP: Your Role and Teamwork" on Oct. 6, 10 to 11 a.m. CDT, to see the bigger picture of customer service and the role of each person and each interaction in the organization's long-term goals. Attend this seminar to understand various service roles, foster team-oriented service and deliver on your department mission. Go online to learn more and enroll now. http://nuskills.webex.com ************************************************************************* 50. Ag & Natural Resources Peace Corps Event Find out how you or your students can get two years of international experience in Ag and natural resource development on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. in the East Campus Union. Free and open to the public. Peace Corps video will be shown. Contact Gretchen at 472-8058. Sponsored by Career Services. http://www.peacecorps.gov ************************************************************************* 51. Adult CPR and AED Training CPR training course reviews and instructs procedures for adult choking, rescue breathing, and CPR training. Completed training provides a one (1) year American Red Cross certification. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a device to supplement CPR when a victim has no evidence of circulation. Rec Center, Suite 230. $20 member / $30 guest. From 5 to 8 p.m., Wed., Oct. 12. http://www.unl.edu/crec/RecLeisure/index.html# ************************************************************************* 52. Adult Swim Lessons @ Rec Center American Red Cross-formatted class designed for the beginning adult swimmer. Rec Center, Pool. $20 member / $30 guest. Classes begin Monday, Oct. 24. http://www.unl.edu/crec/RecLeisure/index.html# ************************************************************************* 53. UNOPA Meeting Oct. 11 The University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association meeting will be on Tues. Oct. 11 at 11:45 a.m. in the East Campus Union. A representative from James Arthur Vineyards will be the speaker. Reservations due Wed. Oct. 5 to Susan Thomas at 279F PS, EC 0915 (472-8617). For membership info see our website. http://www.unl.edu/unopa ************************************************************************* 54. Toastmasters E.C. Speakers: Help for the Tongue-Tied 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 Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska East Union. Call 472-9707 for more information. Visitors are always welcome. http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ecspeakers ************************************************************************* 55. NU Technology October Meeting - Enterprise Project Management The NU Technology Group October meeting, to be held at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 in the Nebraska Union, will be presenting enterprise project management and strategic goals management by Microsoft and Prosight. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please see URL below for meeting agenda. http://nutech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 56. University Theatre Opens Season with Quirky Comedy University Theatre, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, opens its 105th season with the quirky comedy Wonder of the World by David Lindsay-Abaire. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-7 and 12-15 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 in Howell Theatre. Tickets are $16/$14/$10, available at the Lied Center Ticket Office, 301 N. 12th, 472-4747, Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Five-Admission Passports are $50/$40. http://www.unl.edu/theatrearts ************************************************************************* 57. First Friday Celebration - Oktoberfest Bring your friends to the Sheldon for an Oktoberfest celebration from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7. Enjoy some food, cash bar, and take in the exhibitions before the rest of your weekend gets rolling. No charge to attend this public event. Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, 12th & R Streets. ************************************************************************* 58. Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel dances into the Lied this week On Friday, Oct. 7, renowned dancer/choreographer José Porcel will grace the Lied Center stage with his Ballet Flamenco troupe. Porcel and company are praised worldwide for their interpretations of the joyful and sensual dance called the flamenco. For more information about this event or to order tickets online, please visit the Lied Center web site. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 59. Lied Center to bring Sons of Maxwell to East Campus On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Sons of Maxwell, a pop/folk duo from Nova Scotia, will perform in the Great Plains Room of the Nebraska East Union. This event is part of the Lied Center's East Campus Series. The strength of these musical brothers is their upbeat rhythms, brilliant vocal harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics. For more information on this event or to order tickets, please visit the Lied Center web site. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 60. School of Music: UNL Jazz Ensembles I and II The UNL Jazz Ensembles will perform on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., in Kimball Recital Hall. Jazz Ensemble II, under the direction of Graduate Assistant Brendan McGlynn, will open the show with Sammy Nestico's How Sweet It Is. Dr. Paul Haar will direct Jazz Ensemble I in a program featuring the music of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Tickets: general admission $5, student/senior $3, will be available at the door. Passes will be honored. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 61. School of Music: Men's Choral Festival Concert On Monday, Oct. 10, the UNL School of Music will host the annual Men's Choral Festival. Choirs from Grand Island, Papillion, Lincoln, and Omaha will be featured along with the UNL Varsity Men's Chorus in a grand finale concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Kimball Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 62. School of Music: faculty artists, The Chiara String Quartet The Chiara Quartet will perform on the Kimball Recital Hall stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The program will include String Quartet #8 by Shostakovich. This dark but moving piece was composed following a visit to the death camps in Russia, and Shostakovich dedicated the piece to the victims of fascism and war. A Mozart quartet featuring the cello and a Beethoven piece complete the program. Tickets: general admission $5, student/ senior $3, will be available at the door. Passes will be honored. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 63. School of Music: The Wind Ensemble The UNL Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Carolyn Barber, has a "Fall In New England" program planned for their concert on Friday, Oct 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Among the works they will perform are the music of Schumann, Ives and Copland. Tickets: general admission $5, student/senior $3, will be available at the door. Passes will be honored. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 64. School of Music: faculty recital, William McMullen Faculty artist, William McMullen, oboe, will give a recital on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Catherine Herbener will accompany him on the harpsichord and piano. In addition to works by Bach, Schumann and Ravel, Dr. McMullen will perform the American premiere of Like Lightnings, A Pastoral Solo for Oboe, 2004 by Hilary Tann. Tickets: general admission $5, student/senior $3, will be available at the door. Passes will be honored. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 65. Symphonic Band Concert Oct. 13 "Rule Britannia" is the theme of the Symphonic Band's concert on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Dr. Neal Corwell is the guest artist performing Jacob's "Fantasia for Euphonium and Band." Corwell is a member of the United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own." Admission at the door is $5 for adults/$3 for students & senior citizens. Visit URL below for more information. http://www.unl.edu/band ************************************************************************* 66. Book Festival & Holland Center on NET Radio's Live from the Mill Join series host William Stibor this Friday at 9 a.m. as he talks with Ladette Randolph about this weekend's Nebraska Book Festival. Also, hear about the opening of the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha this month plus the statewide arts calendar. 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 ************************************************************************* 67. Small Town Survival, Gates-Buffett on NET Television's Statewide This week NET Television's "Statewide" examines how towns are recruiting new residents in the first of a four-part series on small town survival. Plus a Nebraska steel company talks about trade concerns, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett talk to students at UNL, and a report on state efforts to get kids immunized against deadly diseases. "Statewide" airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m., 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" ************************************************************************* 68. Insurance Advice Offered in Spanish on NET2 Learn about insurance in Nebraska - why you need it and how not to be cheated. For advice on these and other insurance questions, tune in to "Insurance Advice: A Nebraska Connects Special," Sunday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 p.m., repeating Thursday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. on NET2 Channel 17. Hosted by NET Television's Mike Tobias, the hour-long program is telecast in Spanish and is designed to educate consumers on a variety of insurance issues. ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *