************************************************************** ** 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 24, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Share the Road - Downtown Lincoln bike lanes are here 2. Call for nominations: Nebraska ACE Communicator of the Year 3. Search for a Director of Summer Sessions and Flexible Programs 4. Campus Rec Events EVENTS TO ATTEND: 5. Thanksgiving Turkey Sales ends Oct. 26 6. Fall Pre-Law Open House on Oct. 28 7. Nebraska Biomedical Research Retreat 2006 8. Law Symposium Nov. 3 9. Lecture, "A Jew's Daughter" by James Shapiro Oct. 26 10. Veterinary and Biomedical Science Seminar 11. Center for Biological Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Seminar 12. Department of Chemistry Colloquium Oct. 27 13. Agronomy and Horticulture Fall Seminar Oct. 27 14. The Economics Department's Fall Seminar Series starts Nov. 3 15. School of Natural Resources Fall Seminar Oct. 26 16. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2006 Seminar Series 17. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Nov. 3 18. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Nov. 1 19. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP) 20. Learn To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft and Financial Scams 21. Blackboard, Excel, PowerPoint and UNL Template workshops 22. UNOPA Meeting Nov. 14 23. Registration deadline for Bonnie Coffey Oct. 31 seminar extended ARTS AND MEDIA: 24. UNP Salon will feature biography of U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel 25. One Book discussion 26. Ted Kooser book signing 27. UNL Music and Theatre to premiere new musical 28. Viva Pedro and Factotum opening Oct. 27 at the Ross 29. Lied Center events: Oct. 25 to Nov. 3 30. School of Music Events: Oct. 24 to 30 31. Live from the Mill for Oct. 27 32. Patient Care in Nebraska Focus of Special on NET Television ************************************************************************* 1. Share the Road - Downtown Lincoln bike lanes are here Downtown bike lanes are now located on 14th Street from "L" Street to "R" Street northbound and on 11th Street from "Q" Street to "K" Street southbound. The bike lanes are for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Motor vehicles may cross over the bike lanes to move into another appropriate travel lane, to enter or exit on-street parking spaces, or to enter or exit private property, but motorists are not to use the bike lanes for continuous travel down the street. For more information, safety tips and a bike lane video, visit the URL below: http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/plan/study/bikelane.htm ************************************************************************* 2. Call for nominations: Nebraska ACE Communicator of the Year Nebraska ACE invites nominations for the 2006 Communicator of the Year Award. Nominations must be IANR faculty or staff. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Oct. 31. For more information or to send a nomination, contact Sandi Alswager Karstens at salswager2@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/e-news/submissions/Nebraska.ACE.html ************************************************************************* 3. Search for a Director of Summer Sessions and Flexible Programs The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is searching for a director of Summer Sessions and Flexible Programs. Visit the website listed below for a description of the position and information on how to apply. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30, 2006. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/ssdir/ ************************************************************************* 4. Campus Rec Events * This week is "National Massage Therapy Awareness Week." $5 off of a one hour massage. Limited slots are available, so make your appointment now. * Jr. Blackshirts: Register now for the Nov. 4 game (Missouri). Deadline is Nov. 1. This will be the final home game of the year for Jr. Blackshirts program. http://www.unl.edu/crec ************************************************************************* 5. Thanksgiving Turkey Sales ends Oct. 26 The UNL Animal Science Graduate Student Association will stop selling fresh Thanksgiving turkeys on Oct. 26. Turkeys are 8-24 lbs at $1.40/lb. Turkeys may be picked up Nov. 20-21. Call 472-6455 for more information or to place your order. Leave a message if no response. ************************************************************************* 6. Fall Pre-Law Open House on Oct. 28 The University of Nebraska College of Law and UNL's Arts and Sciences Advising Center will co-host a Fall Pre-Law Open House from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Ross McCollum Hall on East Campus. The Pre-Law Open House is targeted to students who are early in their college careers, and who are interested in learning more about law school and career opportunities in law. The program will provide information about preparing for law school. Current law students and alumni will share their law college experiences with the Open House guests during a free pizza lunch. For more information, contact the College of Law's Admissions Office at 472-2161. Reservations are recommended. ************************************************************************* 7. Nebraska Biomedical Research Retreat 2006 The Office of Research will hold the Nebraska Biomedical Research Retreat 2006 at Quarry Oaks (Ashland, Neb.) on Nov. 16. The retreat is open to all UNL faculty. The purpose of the retreat is to learn more about federal priorities and funding opportunities for interdisciplinary biomedical research, discover campus research capacities and faculty research expertise that complement faculty research programs, network with colleagues at other universities to foster new research partnerships, and to learn about core facilities at other campuses that can facilitate research. For complete details and to register for the retreat, visit the website listed below. http://research.unl.edu/biomed2006/index.html ************************************************************************* 8. Law Symposium Nov. 3 "The Modern Legacy of William Jennings Bryan" is the theme of a UNL College of Law symposium from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Sherman Welpton Courtroom at the College of Law. Panelists discussing the topic are: Michael Kazin (Georgetown University), William Thomas (UNL) and Jim Chen (University of Minnesota). The panel is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Professor Susan Franck, 472-1662 or sfranck2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 9. Lecture, "A Jew's Daughter" by James Shapiro Oct. 26 James Shapiro will lecture on "A Jew's Daughter," at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Nebraska Union. Shapiro is professor of English at Columbia and author of Shakespeare and the Jews and of A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare: 1599. Sponsored by the Program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Harris Center for Jewish Studies. The event is free and open to the public ************************************************************************* 10. Veterinary and Biomedical Science Seminar Dr. Anisa Angeletti, Nebraska Center for Virology, will present "Virion Host Shutoff Protein of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1," at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 in 145 VBS. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 11. Center for Biological Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Seminar Dr. Richard A. Proctor with the Departments of Medical Microbiology/Immunology and Medicine at UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, will present "Electron Transport Variants of S. aureus Provide Insights into the Links Between Metabolism and Virulence Factor Production," from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 in Beadle N172. All are welcome to come and refreshments will be available. http://biochem.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 12. Department of Chemistry Colloquium Oct. 27 Professor Thomas Meade, Northwestern University, will present "Seeing is Believing: The Chemistry of Biological Imaging," at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in 112 Hamilton Hall. Open to the public. ************************************************************************* 13. Agronomy and Horticulture Fall Seminar Oct. 27 "Plant Genetic Engineering: Trait Development and Evaluation in an Academic Environment," will be presented by Tom Clemente, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Plant Science Initiative, at 3 p.m. Oct. 27 in 327 Keim Hall. Refreshments will be served at 2:30 p.m. Call 472-2811. ************************************************************************* 14. The Economics Department's Fall Seminar Series starts Nov. 3 The UNL Economics Department's Fall Seminar Series starts on Friday, Nov. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. in CBA 362 with a presentation by Dr. John Deskins, assistant professor of Economics at Creighton University. Deskins will present "Small Business and State Growth: An Econometric Investigation." The presentation is free and open to the public. To register call Barb at 472-6349. ************************************************************************* 15. School of Natural Resources Fall Seminar Oct. 26 The Ted Elliott Memorial Seminar will be presented from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in 901 Hardin Hall. Nancy Langston, University of Wisconsin-Madison will present "Riparian Restoration in the Inland West: An Environmental History." The host will be Kyle Hoagland. ************************************************************************* 16. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2006 Seminar Series John Hoffman, owner of Hoffman Nursery, Rougemont, N.C., will present, "20 Years of Grasses: A Niche in the Making," at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Nebraska East Union. Refreshments available. This seminar co-sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf06.html ************************************************************************* 17. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Nov. 3 Carol Wicks, University of Missouri, will present "Concentration-discharge and temperature-discharge dynamics in karstic basins," at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 in Bessey Hall Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 18. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Nov. 1 "Deconstructing the prototypic Arenavirus LCMV," will be presented by Dr. Juan Carlos De la Torre, The Scripps Research Institute IMM-6, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. http://biotech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 19. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is facilitating a support group for adult children with aging parents. The support group is designed to provide an opportunity for participants to gain information, understanding, and support from others experiencing similar situations concerning aging parents. The group's next meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Nebraska Union (room to be posted). For further details contact EAP at 472-3107 or visit: http://hr.unl.edu/eap/eapsupportgroup.shtml ************************************************************************* 20. Learn To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft and Financial Scams Join the University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union for a free educational seminar about protecting yourself from identity theft and financial scams. This seminar is open to all University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union members. A pizza buffet will be provided. The seminar will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the East Campus Union. Space is limited, so call 472-2087 to reserve your seat. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 21. Blackboard, Excel, PowerPoint and UNL Template workshops * Introduction to MyUNL Blackboard will be presented at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 30 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Dreamweaver Template Training for UNL Web Developers will be presented at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 in 107 Architecture Hall. * B&F only: Excel 201 Analyze Your Data will be presented at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 in 11A BSC (1700 Y St). * B&F only: PowerPoint 101 - Create More Effective Presentations will be presented at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 in 11A BSC (1700 Y St). * MyUNL Blackboard Gradebook and Assessment Tools will be presented at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 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/ ************************************************************************* 22. UNOPA Meeting Nov. 14 The University of Nebraska Office Professional Association's Annual Bosses' Luncheon will be at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 14 in the East Campus Union. Peter Bouffard, UNL School of Music, will provide background music. Invite your boss. Send your registration form to Karen Randall, 313 Ag Hall, EC 0705 by Nov. 8. Registration form is on the UNOPA Website. If you have any questions, call Karen Randall at 472-5233. http://www.unl.edu/unopa ************************************************************************* 23. Registration deadline for Bonnie Coffey Oct. 31 seminar extended The deadline has been extended to Oct. 27 for Bonnie Coffey's seminar, "Understanding Where We Are - Acting to Get Ahead," from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Nebraska Union. Coffey, director of the Lincoln-Lancaster Women's Commission, will focus on community women's issues, and how to make networking "work" for you. The cost: $18 nonmembers (includes one year UNOPA membership. Call Betty Jacobs, 472-8784, jacobs1@unl.edu or visit the URL below for registration form. http://www.unl.edu/unopa/ ************************************************************************* 24. UNP Salon will feature biography of U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel UNL faculty and staff are invited to attend a discussion of the new biography Chuck Hagel: Moving Forward by Charlyne Berens, UNL professor of journalism, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport Street, in Omaha. Berens will lead a conversation about the book with participants and panelists Michael R. McCarthy, cofounder and manager of the McCarthy Group in Omaha, and Geitner Simmons, editorial page editor of the Omaha World-Herald. This free, public event is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Press and the Joslyn Castle Institute for Sustainable Communities. For more information visit: http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2006/09/unp_salon_for_n.html ************************************************************************* 25. One Book discussion The University Bookstore East Campus location will host a discussion of Devil in the White City, the One Book One Lincoln selction, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Bring a sack lunch; coffee and cookies will be provided. If you can't attend, another discussion will be held next week at the city campus location. For more information on the East Campus event, call the Bookstore at 472-1746, or the city campus store at 472-8523. ************************************************************************* 26. Ted Kooser book signing Renowned poet and faculty member, Ted Kooser, will sign copies of his titles, including the latest from the University of Nebraska Press titled Blizzard Voices, at the University Bookstore downtown location, Nebraska Union, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 28. For more information, call the Bookstore at 472-8523. ************************************************************************* 27. UNL Music and Theatre to premiere new musical The world premiere of Broadcast, music by Scott Murphy and text by Nathan Christensen, opens Wednesday, Oct. 25 with a sold-out performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center's Johnny Carson Theater. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Tickets, $16, $14, $10, available at the Lied Center Ticket Office, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 472-4747. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 28. Viva Pedro and Factotum opening Oct. 27 at the Ross * Viva Pedro: The theatrical re-release of eight of celebrated auteur Pedro Almodovar's greatest films: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother, Talk to Her, Flower of My Secret, Live Flesh, Law of Desire, Matador, and Bad Education. * Factotum: This drama centers around the fictional alter-ego of author Charles Bukowski (played by Matt Dillon), who wanders around Los Angeles, Calif., trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 29. Lied Center events: Oct. 25 to Nov. 3 * Oct. 25: Premier contemporary dance company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago returns to the Lied Center. * Oct. 26: Free concert by The Learned Project as part of the Lied's Free at 6 series. * Oct. 27: Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson returns to the Lied Center and will be joined by the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra. * Nov. 2: One of the world's greatest period instrument ensembles, The English Concert is led by violinist Andrew Manze. * Nov. 3: Legendary director/screenwriter and noted film historian Peter Bogdanovich will speak about his career and the history of film. More information about all of these performances available at the Lied website. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 30. School of Music Events: Oct. 24 to 30 * Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall - The UNL Jazz Ensembles I and II will give a recital featuring works by Dave Barduhn, Gordon Goodwin, Bob Brookmeyer, Dean Sorenson, Toots Thielmans, Thelonious Monk and others. Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 student/seniors and will be available at the door approximately one hour before the program. * The premiere of the new musical Broadcast at the Lied Center's Johnny Carson Theater, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Oct. 26, and Oct. 27 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. Tickets are $16 general admission, $14 faculty/staff/ senior, and $10 student/children, and are available thru the Lied Center box office, 472-4747. * Oct 26, 6:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall - Concert Choir and All-Collegiate Chorus will give a choral recital. Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 student/seniors and will be available at the door. * Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall - The UNL Wind Ensemble will give a concert. Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 student/seniors and will be available at the door. * Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. - The University Singers will give a recital in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln. This performance is free and open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 31. Live from the Mill for Oct. 27 Join host William Stibor at 9 a.m. this Friday as Julie Diegel and Tracy Shell preview the Lux Center for the Arts Winter Showcase in Lincoln. Also, a look at the Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Getting Away with Murder." 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 ************************************************************************* 32. Patient Care in Nebraska Focus of Special on NET Television "Remaking Nebraska Medicine: A Nebraska Connects Special" airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 on NET1 Channel 12. The live, hour-long program will feature segments on improving patient care in the state, as well as a panel of experts answering viewer questions. Viewers are encouraged to call in with questions or comments toll-free to 1-800-676-5446 (472-1212 in Lincoln), or send them via e-mail before or during the live program to neconnects@netNebraska.org. NET Television, CIMRO of Nebraska and a coalition of Nebraska health care organizations are working on the project to identify health care issues in Nebraska to raise awareness of the health care quality improvement movement and to motivate community members to become advocates for improving care for themselves and their families. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *