************************************************************** ** 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: Dec 19, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Holiday Shutdown Notification 2. Holiday Shutdown Procedures 3. Archive Your Fall 2003 Blackboard Courses 4. UHC Payroll Deductions Processed in December 5. EVM / MobilePATH / Visual Messenger Maintenance 6. Visit the New N Shop Web Site 7. A Time to Give and Receive 8. File SSN exemptions by 1/1/2007 9. New Employee Orientation 10. New Fax Number - WCREC 11. Credit Union Holiday Hours (Corrected) EVENTS TO ATTEND: 12. International Experience at Home ARTS AND MEDIA: 13. Lied Center Holiday events 14. Holiday Offerings on NET Radio 15. NET Radio's Live from the Mill for Dec. 20 ************************************************************************* 1. Holiday Shutdown Notification During the Holiday Shutdown (Dec. 23 to Jan. 1) most UNL buildings will have reduced temperature control to save energy. Expect your room to be uncomfortable. This does not apply to buildings that are normally exempt from the Ventilation Curtailment Policy. http://www.unl.edu/unlpub/special/energy/ ************************************************************************* 2. Holiday Shutdown Procedures When leaving your room for the Holiday Shutdown (Dec. 23 to Jan. 1), turn off all lights, computers, peripherals, office equipment and appliances. Make sure windows and doors are locked, and close drapes or blinds. Set thermostats at 68 degrees or less. Turn off all lab equipment and close fume hood doors. http://www.unl.edu/unlpub/special/energy/ ************************************************************************* 3. Archive Your Fall 2003 Blackboard Courses As of Jan. 1, Information Services will continue to maintain Blackboard courses for the Spring 2004 through the current term only. To keep a copy of the content of your courses from Fall 2003, you must archives those courses. For instructions on archiving your courses, view the web address below. If you have technical questions about this process, contact the Help Desk at 472-3970 (or if you're outside of Lincoln, toll free at 866-472-3970) or via email at helpdesk@unl.edu. For any other questions, contact Heath Tuttle at htuttle2@unl.edu. http://supportcenteronline.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=583&task=knowledge&questionID=2157 ************************************************************************* 4. UHC Payroll Deductions Processed in December Employee payroll deductions for University Health Center (UHC) account balances older than 30 days will be processed on the December 21st biweekly and the Dec. 29 monthly paychecks. It is UHC collection policy that all university employees receiving medical, dental or pharmacy services complete a payroll deduction form and either assign benefits to an insurer or pay (cash/VISA/MC) on the day of service. A message clarifying the collection policy appears at the bottom of each statement mailed to the employee. If you have questions about the UHC collection policy, call 472-7436 or 472-7416. ************************************************************************* 5. EVM / MobilePATH / Visual Messenger Maintenance The EVM / MobilePATH / Visual Messenger services will be unavailable on Dec 28 due to scheduled system maintenance. If after Dec 28 you experience any problems with these services call the University Operator at 472-7211. ************************************************************************* 6. Visit the New N Shop Web Site The N Shop, located in 420 Nebraska Hall, is your exclusive source for Academic N merchandise. Promotional items can now be viewed on our new Web site at the URL below. Order items by faxing the downloadable requisition available on the web site to 402-472-2937. Orders can be picked up in 420 Nebraska Hall. http://nshop.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 7. A Time to Give and Receive In the spirit of the holiday season, the UNL Computer Store is holding a coat or blanket and canned food drive though Dec. 22. Bring five cans of food or a gently used coat or blanket to any UNL Computer Store location and receive a coupon for $40 off a Canon PIXMA MP160 ALL-IN-ONE printer. Coupon quantities are limited. Canned food will be donated to the Lincoln Food Bank. Blankets and Coats will be donated to the Good Neighbor Center. http://sales.unl.edu/catalog/PR_03_GiveAndReceive.asp ************************************************************************* 8. File SSN exemptions by 1/1/2007 Jan. 1, 2007 is the deadline for UNL to eliminate all non-essential use, collection or storage of Social Security Numbers. If your service or program requires the continued usage of Social Security Numbers, you must fill out an exemption form to be reviewed by Information Services and approved by the Chancellor. For the exemption form and more information, go to: http://www.unl.edu/is/ssn.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. New Employee Orientation The 2007 New Employee Orientation Schedule and information is available on-line at the URL listed below. For additional information or accommodation arrangement, contact the Department of Human Resources at 472-3101 or by email hroffice2@unl.edu http://hr.unl.edu/general/neosession.shtml ************************************************************************* 10. New Fax Number - WCREC The West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte has a new fax number - 308-696-6780. ************************************************************************* 11. Credit Union Holiday Hours (Corrected) The holiday closing hours for The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union were incorrect in last issue of e-news. Please note the credit union will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1 to celebrate the holidays. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 12. International Experience at Home Interested in international travel or study, but not had the means or the time? Then consider Lincoln Friends of Foreign Students, a cultural exchange and family visitation program. Find out how to become a part of the international experience at an information session from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 7 at Gere Public Library, 56th and Normal. Call 464-4455 evenings for details. http://www.unl.edu/FoFStu/index.htm ************************************************************************* 13. Lied Center Holiday events * Dec. 19-23: The Lied Center presents a classic-with a twist. Nebraska Repertory Theatre performs "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol," a one-man play written by and starring Tom Mula that captures the spirit of the season and the Dickens' novel. * Dec. 21: Mariachi Sol de Mexico will perform "A Merry-Achi Christmas." Find more information on Lied Center events or to reserve your tickets online, visit the Lied Center website. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 14. Holiday Offerings on NET Radio NET Radio has terrific musical specials for the holidays tonight and throughout the rest of December, from the St. Olaf Christmas Festival (tonight) to Chanticleer, the King's College Choir and more. Go to the Web site below and click on "Holiday Specials on NET Radio" in the upper right-hand corner for a flyer you can print out. http://netNebraska.org/radio/ ************************************************************************* 15. NET Radio's Live from the Mill for Dec. 20 Join host William Stibor Friday at 9 a.m. as he talks to Linda Hillegas from Lee Booksellers and Pat Leach from Lincoln Libraries Youth Services about books that would be great holiday gifts. Cheril Lee interviews bestselling novelist Dean Koontz about his latest book. 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 ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *