************************************************************** ** 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: Jul 5, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Parking Lot Closures Due to Maintenance 2. UNOPA assisting NEOPA with Mobile Blood Drive July 20 and 27 3. TIAA-CREF July Counseling Schedule 4. Fidelity July Counseling Schedule 5. HTML, MyUNL Communication Tools, Dreamweaver and MyUNL workshops 6. Credit Unions Host On-line Auction To Raise Money For Charity 7. New Federal Work-Study Procedure 8. Software Savings EVENTS TO ATTEND: 9. Quilt ID Day July 15 10. Paul Barnes to Open NRT Destinations Series 11. Solar Eclipse on Jupiter 12. Pre-School Story Hour at the Bookstore 13. HR Training for New Supervisors 14. Credit Report Seminars 15. First Annual Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics Workshop ARTS AND MEDIA: 16. Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES opens NRT Season Thursday 17. UPC Fountain Frolics on Thursdays 18. WATER and BLACKBALLED Opening Friday at the ROSS. 19. World Premiere of Musical Based on Ted Kooser's LOCAL WONDERS 20. New books in July from the University of Nebraska Press ************************************************************************* 1. Parking Lot Closures Due to Maintenance The following parking lots will be closed or partially closed due to maintenance on the dates specified. Lot closing signs will be posted at lot entrances 24 to 48 hours before scheduled maintenance. If inclement weather delays the project, a new date will be posted on the Parking and Transit Services website shown below. The parking lot closure schedule is: July 17-21 Area 10 and Meters patch and overlay parking lot (vehicles park in the student section); July 19-21 14th Street Cul-de-sac, overlay (vehicles park in 17C/28 inside loop); July 24-28 - Area 10 Mussehl Hall, patch and overlay parking lot (lot will be closed; vehicles park in old Judging Pavilion lot); July 31 Aug. 4 - Area 20 Dental south section, patch and overlay (lot will be partially closed); and Aug. 7-11 Hardin Hall west drive, resurface extend north drive (lot will be closed use north and south sides). http://parking.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 2. UNOPA assisting NEOPA with Mobile Blood Drive July 20 and 27 UNOPA (University of Nebraska Professionals Association) is assisting with the Second Annual NEOPA (Nebraska Education Office Professionals Association) Blood Drive, 7 to 10 a.m., Thursday, July 20 at Hartley Elementary School (33rd and Vine St., south side parking lot). Schedule an appointment with Tricia Liedle at 472-3305. A second drive is 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at Lincoln High School (Capitol Parkway and Randolph). Schedule your appointment at the URL below using the "Online Scheduler." If you are unable to donate at one of the remote mobile locations, consider going to one of the three fixed Lincoln collection sites between July 1 and Sept. 21 and tell them the donation is in behalf of NEOPA. http://www.don8bld.org ************************************************************************* 3. TIAA-CREF July Counseling Schedule A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available at Wick Alumni Center Library on July 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 26 and 27, and at the East Union on July 12 and 13, 19 and 20, and 26 and 27(room posted), to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. Sign up by calling the Omaha Office 1-866-842-2908 ext. 6210 or visit the website listed below. For more information, contact Ethel Beetley at 472-0937 or ebeetley1@unl.edu. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 4. Fidelity July Counseling Schedule A Fidelity consultant will be available at City Union on July 19 (room posted), to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. Sign up by calling Reservation Systems at 1-800-642-7131. For more information, contact Ethel Beetley at 472-0937 or ebeetley1@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 5. HTML, MyUNL Communication Tools, Dreamweaver and MyUNL workshops * Introduction to HTML in Dreamweaver will be presented at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 in 107 Architecture Hall. * MyUNL Blackboard Communication Tools will be presented at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 12 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 will be presented at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Introduction to MyUNL Blackboard will be presented at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 13 in 107 Architecture Hall. These workshops are provided by Information Services to faculty and staff at UNL. Go to their website for the complete workshop schedule and to register. http://training.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 6. Credit Unions Host On-line Auction To Raise Money For Charity The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union is teaming up with other Nebraska credit unions for an online public auction at www.ebidforkids.com. All auction proceeds will be donated to the Childrens Miracle Network for exclusive use to benefit Nebraska families. The auction is open to the public. Donated auction items include Husker football tickets, Husker memorabilia, golf packages, travel packages, jewelry and other items. Bidding opens July 5. For more information, contact Angela Koch at 472-2087. http://www.ebidforkids.com ************************************************************************* 7. New Federal Work-Study Procedure Will you be hiring federal work-study employees for the 2006-07 academic year? If so, there will be a new procedure regarding the federal work-study authorization form. Previously, students would pick up a paper authorization form from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for each award period and give these forms to employers to verify eligibility in the federal work-study program. New for 2006-07, the paper version of the authorization form will be eliminated. Employers will now be able to use a web-based tool(MyNulook) to verify work-study eligibility. Implementation begins for the Fall 2006 semester. Look for more information in July, along with training opportunities. ************************************************************************* 8. Software Savings The UNL Computer Store will be featuring Microsoft software products (MS Office 2003 (Win) $9.99, MS Office 2004 (Mac) $9.99, MS Windows XP Prof. Upgrade $4.99) from July 10 to July 14 (from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). All faculty and staff are eligible to purchase at up to 90% savings for their home computers. Call 472-5785 or check the web site to save on software. http://sales.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 9. Quilt ID Day July 15 Learn about your quilt's history at Quilt ID Day on July 15. International Quilt Study Center staff will examine and label quilts, offering information about patterns, fabrics and age. Call 472-7232 to reserve a time between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15, second floor, Home Economics Building, East Campus. Two quilts maximum. The event is free and the public is welcome. http://www.quiltstudy.org/ ************************************************************************* 10. Paul Barnes to Open NRT Destinations Series UNL associate professor and pianist Paul Barnes opens the Nebraska Repertory Theatre Destinations Series with "The Art of the Transcription: An Evening with Paul Barnes," 7:30 p.m. July 10 in the Studio Theatre. Paul and his son Peter perform Mozart, Philip Glass and others. Admission to the one-time performance is free with an NRT Season Pass, $7.00 at the door for non-pass holders. Call 472-1080 for more information. http://www.unl.edu/rep ************************************************************************* 11. Solar Eclipse on Jupiter The Student Observatory on the Parking Garage to the west of Memorial Stadium will be open for viewing a solar eclipse on Jupiter and for moonwatching from 9 to 11 p.m. on Friday July 7. Admission is free and children are welcome. For more information contact Dr. Martin Gaskell, 472-4788 or mgaskell1@unl.edu. The observatory will not be open if it is totally overcast. If in doubt call the observatory at 472-4728. http://physics.unl.edu/directory/gaskell/stdobs.html ************************************************************************* 12. Pre-School Story Hour at the Bookstore The University Bookstore, lower level of the Nebraska Union, will host pre-school story hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, Tuesday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 25. Join the Bookstore staff for great books and crafts. Everyone is welcome. If you are bringing five or more children, call ahead so they have plenty of craft materials on hand. For more information, or to let them know you're coming, call 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 13. HR Training for New Supervisors Learn about UNL Human Resources policies and practices in one 3 1/2 hour seminar. Various aspects of UNL employment, compensation, risk management, employee relations, employee assistance program and organization development practices will be covered. Training syllabus and registration information is available online at: http://hr.unl.edu/hrtraining.shtml ************************************************************************* 14. Credit Report Seminars The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will join with Experian to provide a one-hour lunch seminar designed to show how to read, understand, dispute and improve individual credit reports and scores. The seminar is free, just bring a lunch. The seminars are: noon, July 18 in the Nebraska Union, and noon July 20 in the East Union. For more information or to make a reservation, call 472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 15. First Annual Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics Workshop The First Annual Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics Workshop for UNMC and UNL will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 7 at UNMC's ESH Amphitheater. Registration is free but is required. A full schedule and registration information can be found at the website below. http://ncsb.unmc.edu/workshop ************************************************************************* 16. Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES opens NRT Season Thursday The Midwest Premiere of Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES is a romp through secrets, disguises, true love and mistaken identity. Performances are July 6, 7 and 8 in the Johnny Carson Theater. Additional performances (in repertory with LOCAL WONDERS and OMNIUM GATHERUM) are July 22, 26, 27 and August 4, 5 at 7:30 p.m. and August 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets and season passes are available at the Lied Center Ticket Office-301 N. 12th-472-4747. http://www.unl.edu/rep ************************************************************************* 17. UPC Fountain Frolics on Thursdays The University Program Council presents Fountain Frolics every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. until July 27 in the Nebraska Union plaza. You can sit in the shade underneath the Union overhang and listen to live music. Hot dogs, chips and soda for available for $4. http://www.unl.edu/upc/ ************************************************************************* 18. WATER and BLACKBALLED Opening Friday at the ROSS. Opening July 7: WATER: Set in 1930s India during the rise of the independence struggles against British colonial rule, the film examines the plight of a group of widows forced into poverty at a temple in the holy city of Varanasi. BLACKBALLED: Caught cheating and banned for ten years, Bobby Dukes (The Daily Show's Rob Corddry), paintball's first superstar, returns to reclaim his title and erase the memory of his tainted past. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 19. World Premiere of Musical Based on Ted Kooser's LOCAL WONDERS The Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of a new musical based on the writings of Ted Kooser. LOCAL WONDERS opens July 12 in the Studio Theatre with additional performances July 13, 14, 15, and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and July 23 at 2:00 PM. The work celebrates the things we cherish. Tickets and season passes are available at the Lied Center Ticket Office-301 N. 12th-472-4747. http://www.unl.edu/rep ************************************************************************* 20. New books in July from the University of Nebraska Press The University of Nebraska Press is pleased to announce publication of Nicholas Spencer's book "After Utopia: The Rise of Critical Space in Twentieth-Century American Fiction." Spencer is an associate professor of English. We are also pleased to announce a new edition of Louise Pound's "Nebraska Folklore" with an introduction by Roger Welsch. Pound was a professor of English for more than fifty years. Learn more about all of our new books here: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/special/newThisMonth.jsp * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *