************************************************************** ** 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: Sep 26, 2006 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. International Honorary Society Seeks Nominations 2. NSF Limited Submission 3. Call for Nominations - The Nebraska Lecture Series 4. UNL Research Council 2006-2007 Deadlines 5. Sixth Annual Symposium in Virology registration due Sept. 29 6. Parking Lot Volunteers Needed for UNOPA Sept 30 7. Free Score Enhancement Consultations EVENTS TO ATTEND: 8. GLBTA History Month Events 9. Week Without Violence Events 10. Real Men, Real Depression Campaign Launched Oct. 4 11. National Depression Screening Day held Thursday Oct. 5 12. Tractor Tailgate Sept. 30 13. Free Husker Huddle Sept. 30 14. School of Natural Resources Open House Sept. 29 15. Gen Ed Reform and ITLE workshop Sept 29 16. Fall Career Fair Week-Over 225 Employers, Oct. 3-5 17. Great Plains Book Prize Winner to Give Lecture on Buffalo Bill 18. Mathematics colloquium Sept. 29 19. Center for Biological Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Seminar Oct. 3 20. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Oct. 4 21. Hyde Lecture Series - Paul Lewis 22. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 23. Department of Chemistry Colloquium Sept. 29 24. School of Natural Resources Fall 2006 Seminar Sept. 27 25. School of Natural Resources Fall Seminar Series 26. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences 27. Write Winning Grants Seminar Oct. 17 28. Historic Sites in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean 29. Institute for Ethnic Studies Visiting Scholar Gives Lecture 30. Institute for Ethnic Studies Visiting Scholar Gives Lecture 31. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2006 Seminar Series 32. Dreamweaver, HTML and Template, InDesign and Blackboard workshops 33. Gain assertive skills seminar Oct. 4 34. Digital Projects: What you need to know 35. Keys to Professionalism Mentoring Session Brown Bag Sept. 28 36. RefWorks -- Lunch and Learn Session 37. Build Speaking Confidence with Toastmasters 38. Faculty Regalia Sale Oct. 2 ARTS AND MEDIA: 39. Reading Lolita in Tehran, book discussion group Sept. 28 40. School of Music Events: Sept 26 to Oct 2 41. Lied Center events: Sept. 26 to Oct. 6 42. No Name Reading Series 43. Drawing Restraint 9 and Who Killed the Electric Car? at the Ross 44. Live from the Mill for Friday, Sept. 29 ************************************************************************* 1. International Honorary Society Seeks Nominations Phi Beta Delta is the honor society that recognizes the scholarly achievements of faculty, staff and students in an international context. Nominations are due by Oct. 7. The nomination form, including requirements for membership in the UNL chapter, is available at the URL below. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs/events/PBD2.pdf ************************************************************************* 2. NSF Limited Submission NSF-Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering. CISE Pathways to Revitalized Undergraduate Computing Education Deadline: Jan. 23, 2007. Limit on number of proposals: An academic institution may submit/participate in no more than one EAE and T proposal. There is no organizational limit for CB and CDEF proposals. If you are interested in applying, contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, at 472-2851, no later than Oct. 16. Visit the website below for complete details. http://www.unl.edu/research/sp1/limitsub.shtml ************************************************************************* 3. Call for Nominations - The Nebraska Lecture Series The UNL Research Council has issued a Call for Nominations for the 2007 Nebraska Lectures: Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series. In collaboration with the Office of Research, the Research Council established this lecture series in 2003. The purpose is to celebrate the significant accomplishments made by UNL faculty, to foster communication among students and faculty in different academic disciplines, and to present topics of public interest or scientific and artistic discoveries in a nonspecialist format that will attract a wide audience, including the local community and members of the legislature. Nominations in the Sciences, Arts, or Humanities are due Nov. 1 electronically to Peg Filliez (pfilliez1@unl.edu). This information is also available at the website below. http://www.unl.edu/research/council/nelectsolicitation.doc ************************************************************************* 4. UNL Research Council 2006-2007 Deadlines The UNL Research Council is accepting applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. Applications for Interdisciplinary Research Grants, Faculty Seed Grants, and Grants-In-Aid must be received by Oct. 13. Applications for Visiting Research Scholars and Symposia/Distinguished Lecturers are due Oct. 13, 2006 and Feb. 16, 2007. For complete program descriptions and all application forms, visit the Web site listed below. http://www.unl.edu/research/council/council.shtml ************************************************************************* 5. Sixth Annual Symposium in Virology registration due Sept. 29 The Oct. 6 symposium, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for Virology, will include talks by five national experts in virology and a poster session/wine and cheese reception. Interested faculty, students and staff, are invited to attend and display posters. Free, but register on the website by Sept. 29. http://www.unl.edu/virologycenter ************************************************************************* 6. Parking Lot Volunteers Needed for UNOPA Sept 30 UNOPA needs parking lot volunteers for the game on Saturday, Sept. 30 with Kansas from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. To sign up for a couple of hours, contact Marie Dvorak at mdvorak2@unl.edu or Lorraine Moon at lmoon1@unl.edu. To find out who to contact for upcoming games go to the UNOPA website. http://www.unl.edu/unopa/ ************************************************************************* 7. Free Score Enhancement Consultations The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union is currently offering our members a free score enhancement consultation. A Member Service Representative will provide you with a copy of your credit report and will help you review it. They will offer information about correcting, maintaining or improving the report, as well as help you discover ways you could save money by consolidating or refinancing debt at lower interest rates. Learn how to improve your credit score and save money by scheduling a free score enhancement consultation. Call 472-2087 to make your appointment today. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 8. GLBTA History Month Events * Sept. 29 - GLBTA History Month starts with an opening ceremony at 11:45 a.m. in the Nebraska Union. There will be a proclamation by Mayor Coleen Seng and a reading by Father Don Hanway, "Love Letters to the Church." The event is open to the public. * Oct. 3 - GLBT and Ally Graduate and Non-traditional students Meet and Greet from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the the QSA office, room 234 Nebraska Union. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet other students and learn about GLBTA resources at UNL. Call Pat Tetreault at 472-1752 or ptetreault1@unl.edu for more information. Sponsored by QSA and Student Involvement's GLBTA Programs and Services. * Oct. 4 - Fish Can't Fly, a documentary is about GLBT faith journeys and their experiences with ex-gay ministaries, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the Culture Center, 333 N. 14th St. * Oct. 5 - Ebsco's GLBT Life Database and other Library Resources for GLBT Research will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Love Library (Library Instruction Room). * Oct. 7 - Are you interested in participating on panels to share your experience as a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender or Ally? Then attend the Speaker's Bureau Introductory Lunch meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nebraska Union (pizza provided). RSVP requested, 472-1752. * Oct. 10 - Dr. Sue Rankin will speak on "Student Affairs Faculty and Staff Development Opportunity," from 10:45 a.m. to noon at the Nebraska Union. * Oct. 19 - A free screening of "In Good Conscience," will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The event is open to public with a GLBT-friendly clergy panel after the film. * Oct. 24 - Committee on GLBTA Concerns Open House will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 in 200 Nebraska Union Green Room (inside Student Involvement). Open to the public. * Oct. 26 - The GLBTA History Month Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. The keynote speaker is Father Don Hanway. Individual tickets on sale at the Nebraska Union Information Desk. Students: $8; others: $15 http://si.unl.edu/involved/glbta/ ************************************************************************* 9. Week Without Violence Events * Oct. 3 - "Getting Even" - The Women's Center will host a weekly discussion of modern horror films within the framework of Carol J. Clover's groundbreaking book, "Men, Women and Chainsaws" (on reserve at Love Library). Films: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Stepfather, High Tension, Slumber Party Massacre. Read: Clover Chapter 1. Discussion is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Women's Center, 338 Nebraska Union. * Oct. 9 - Self-Defense - Sessions will be taught by Ben Coleman, who has 17 years experience in martial arts. Session will include practical application of self-defense techniques and awareness of one's surroundings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. Open to the public. * Oct. 10 - In conjunction with this week, the Women's Center will host a weekly discussion of modern horror films within the framework of Carol J. Clover's book, "Men, Women, and Chainsaws" (on reserve at Love Library). Films: I Spit on Your Grave, Ms. 45, Mother's Day. Read: Clover Chapter 2. Discussion is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Women's Center, 338 Nebraska Union. * Oct. 11 - Self-Defense - Sessions will be taught by Ben Coleman. Session will include practical application of self-defense techniques and awareness of one's surroundings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. Open to the public. * Oct. 11 - Step up and Speak Out against violence. Members of UNL and Lincoln communities are invited to take a stand against all forms of violence. Be a speaker or just show support from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nebraska Union Square http://si.unl.edu/involved/womens_center/ ************************************************************************* 10. Real Men, Real Depression Campaign Launched Oct. 4 In an attempt to reach men who may be experiencing depression and in need of psychological consultation, a "Real Men, Real Depression" campaign will be launched Oct. 4 at UNL. Dr. Aaron Rochlen, a researcher and counseling psychology faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin will lead the following sessions: * Training Session, 3 p.m., in the Nebraska Union - primarily reserved for faculty, clinicians and graduate students. * Program Launch, 7 p.m., Love Library Auditorium. Both events are free and sponsored by: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; Counseling and Psychological Services; Women's Center; Employee Assistance Program; Psychology Department; Sociology Department; Psychology of Gender Student Organization; and the Kim Foundation. Event contributors include NU Connections, OASIS, QSA, Student Involvement and University Housing. For more information, call 472-7450. http://www.unl.edu/health/students/caps/rmrd ************************************************************************* 11. National Depression Screening Day held Thursday Oct. 5 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) of the University Health Center and the Employee Assistance Program are offering education and screenings for a range of common emotional conditions in accordance with National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 5. The free, confidential screenings will be held in the Nebraska Union from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in the East Campus Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for UNL students, faculty and staff. All UNL students who complete the screening will be entered into a raffle for a 30-gigabyte iPod Video. For more information call 472-7450. http://www.unl.edu/health/ ************************************************************************* 12. Tractor Tailgate Sept. 30 The East Campus Tractor Museum Tractor Tailgate will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Sept. 30. The Tractor Museum will be open for tours, tractors on display. Free will donations suggested. First 180 visitors receive a hotdog. http://tractormuseum.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 13. Free Husker Huddle Sept. 30 The Alumni Association will host a Husker Huddle from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St., prior to the KU football game. This event is free and open to public. It includes free Pepsi products, pizza by the slice, give-aways, Husker Spirit and more. http://www.huskeralum.com ************************************************************************* 14. School of Natural Resources Open House Sept. 29 UNL's School of Natural Resources (SNR) will celebrate moving into Hardin Hall, with an Open House on Sept. 29. Schedule is as follows: 3:30 p.m. tours begin of Hardin Hall; 4 p.m. University and SNR officials will make brief presentations; and 5 p.m. Tom Casadevall, former acting director of the U.S. Geological Survey, now regional director in Denver, will be the featured speaker. The public is invited. http://snrs.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 15. Gen Ed Reform and ITLE workshop Sept 29 In coordination with the ITLE-3 grants on program assessment and our general education reform initiative, Dr. Virginia S. Lee will offer a presentation from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 29 in the Kauffman Center. This session will be important to any units planning on submitting proposals under the Initiative for Teaching and Learning Excellence and for faculty seeking to better understand the forthcoming proposals for replacing our Comprehensive Education Program (aka CEP and ES/IS). http://www.unl.edu/svcaa ************************************************************************* 16. Fall Career Fair Week-Over 225 Employers, Oct. 3-5 Employers from across the country will discuss internship and full-time opportunities at Career Fair Week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3-5. * Oct. 3: All Majors including Business, Liberal Arts, Gov't, Non-Profit, and Science, Nebraska Union. * Oct. 4: College of Engineering, Nebraska Union * Oct. 5: College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Nebraska East Union on East Campus. Let students know about this opportunity, and feel free to stop by and visit with employers. For information on participating employers, visit: http:www.unl.edu/careers/fallfair ************************************************************************* 17. Great Plains Book Prize Winner to Give Lecture on Buffalo Bill Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize winner, Louis S. Warren, will present the first fall Paul A. Olson Seminar in Great Plains Studies at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q Street. The title of the lecture is "Buffalo Bill's America: William Cody and the Wild West Show in the Gilded Age". Warren is the W. Turrentine Jackson professor of western U.S. history at the University of California, Davis, where he teaches the history of the American West and environmental history. The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception immediately follows the lecture. http://www.unl.edu/plains ************************************************************************* 18. Mathematics colloquium Sept. 29 Stuart Townley, University of Exeter, will speak on "Matrix-based Tools for Stochastic Population Dynamics" at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 in Room 115 Avery Hall. The talk will be preceded by refreshments in 348 Avery. http://www.math.unl.edu/pi/colloquia/fall-2006 ************************************************************************* 19. Center for Biological Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Seminar Oct. 3 Dr. John Markwell with the Department of Biochemistry at UNL will present "Instructor-Regulated Collective Learning in Science Courses," at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in N172 Beadle. All are welcome to attend and refreshments will be available. http://biochem.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 20. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Oct. 4 "Viral Ion Channels: Small, Active and Informative," will be presented by Dr. Gerhard Thiel, Darmstadt University of Technology, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. http://biotech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 21. Hyde Lecture Series - Paul Lewis Paul Lewis of Lewis Tsurumaki Lewis Architects in New York, NY, will give a presentation on his work at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 in the Sheldon Auditorium. The title of the College of Architecture Hyde Lecture Series for 2006-2007 is "Polemic(s)" and is co-sponsored by the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery. ************************************************************************* 22. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture "The behavior of the Arctic Ocean sea ice cover: Dynamics and kinematics," will be presented by Ron Kwok, NASA/JPL, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 in Bessey Hall Auditorium. http://geosciences.unl.edu/colloquia ************************************************************************* 23. Department of Chemistry Colloquium Sept. 29 Professor Barry Trost, Stanford University, will present the Stiefvater Memorial Lecture, "A Mechanistic Enigma but a Synthetic Bonanza in Hydrosilylation," at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 in 110 Hamilton Hall. The colloquium is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 24. School of Natural Resources Fall 2006 Seminar Sept. 27 The School of Natural Resources Fall Seminar Series continues, with Dr. David Harwood, UNL, speaking on "ANDRILL (ANtarctic DRILLing) Program: Drilling Back to the Future for Climate Prediction," at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 in 163 Hardin Hall. Hosted by Dr. Sunil Narumalani. ************************************************************************* 25. School of Natural Resources Fall Seminar Series Chad Smith, director of NE Field Office for American Rivers, will present "Platte River Recovery Implementation Program," at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 163 Hardin Hall, North Wing. Hosted by Lorrie Benson. ************************************************************************* 26. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences "Mannheimia haemolytica: Efflux pump activity is associated with antimicrobial resistance and virulence," will be presented by Dr. D. Scott McVey, associate professor, Veterinary Diagnostic Center, UNL, at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 in 145 VBS. ************************************************************************* 27. Write Winning Grants Seminar Oct. 17 The Office of Research and Graduate Studies is sponsoring a grant-writing seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Nebraska East Union. The seminar will focus on NIH and NSF proposals and is designed for faculty members and others interested in developing grant proposals to these and other funding agencies. Registration is on a first come-first served basis. To register visit the website below. For more information contact UNLresearch@unl.edu or call 472-2851. http://www.unl.edu/research ************************************************************************* 28. Historic Sites in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean Bruce Pauley, a visiting professor in the Department of History, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in 110 Love Library. He will talk about the historical significance of the sites he photographed, and the 41 photographs on display. The photos, which feature historic buildings, cityscapes and landscapes, tell the story of Western Civilization from ancient times to the present. http://iris.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 29. Institute for Ethnic Studies Visiting Scholar Gives Lecture Cherene Sherrard, assistant professor of English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will give lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 in Bailey Library, 228 Andrews Hall. Her lecture is entitled, "Slavery's Absurdist Silhouette: Antebellum Iconography in Kara Walker's Art and the Neo-Slave Narrative." ************************************************************************* 30. Institute for Ethnic Studies Visiting Scholar Gives Lecture Cherene Sherrard, assistant professor of English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will read from her recently published fiction "Whistler's Walk" and poetry at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at Bailey Library, 228 Andrews Hall. ************************************************************************* 31. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2006 Seminar Series Chelsey Wasem, UNL Dept. of Entomology graduate student, will present "Evolution of a Biological Control System for Japanese Beetles" at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Nebraska East Union. Refreshments available. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf06.html ************************************************************************* 32. Dreamweaver, HTML and Template, InDesign and Blackboard workshops * Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 will be presented at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Mircosoft Project 2003 will be presented at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2 in TechEd. * MyUNL Blackboard Content Collection will be presented at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3 and 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Dreamweaver Template Training for UNL Web Developers will be presented at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3 in in 107 Architecture Hall. * Instructional Design for Online Courses will be presented at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Introduction to HTML in Dreamweaver will be presented at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 107 Architecture Hall. * InDesign 100: Introduction to Desktop Publishing will be presented at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5 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/ ************************************************************************* 33. Gain assertive skills seminar Oct. 4 Assertive or aggressive? Assertive or passive-aggressive? Learn the difference, assess your behavioral style in dealing with others and develop plans to assert yourself in certain situations at the "Assertive Skills Training" seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 4 at Gallup University in Omaha. UNL faculty and staff receive a 30 percent discount. To register or for details, call the Department of Management Business Seminars at 472-0860 or visit the Website listed below. http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 34. Digital Projects: What you need to know Digital Projects: What you need to know," will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. This workshop will be presented by Brian Pytlik Zillig and Katherine Walter, who work in the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities. This event is free and open to UNL faculty, staff and students. For information on location and registration, contact the CDRH at 472-4547 or bpytlikz@unlnotes.unl.edu. http://etc.unl.edu/events.html ************************************************************************* 35. Keys to Professionalism Mentoring Session Brown Bag Sept. 28 Dr. Dawn Braithwaite, professor in Communication Studies, will present a session on Communication Credibility at noon Sept. 28 in the Nebraska Union. Braithwaite has a research and teaching specialty in interpersonal and family communication. Sponsored by University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association. http://www.unl.edu/unopa ************************************************************************* 36. RefWorks -- Lunch and Learn Session The UNL Libraries is offering Lunch and Learn sessions on the new web-based bibliographic reference manager called RefWorks, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the East Campus Union. RefWorks is available now at the URL below and can download citations from Libraries' indexes, organize and format them in any style in a file on the web. RefWorks can handle large dissertation sized projects as well as journal manuscripts and research papers. A shared bibliography account can be set up for group projects, where each member of the research team has access to the bibliography. Contact Charlene Maxey-Harris, 472-4199, cmaxeyharris2@unl.edu, to register. http://iris.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 37. Build Speaking Confidence with Toastmasters Learn the skills to become a confident speaker, leader and listener. You can do it in a supportive and fun atmosphere with Toastmasters. The E.C. Speakers Club meets every Wednesday, 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 ************************************************************************* 38. Faculty Regalia Sale Oct. 2 Stop by the University Bookstore on Monday, Oct. 2 for the Faculty Regalia Sale. The Jostens rep will be in the store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions and take your order. Save 30 percent on fine quality regalia. For more information, contact Michelle Edwards at 472-8492. The University Bookstore is located in the lower level of the Nebraska Union, downtown campus. ************************************************************************* 39. Reading Lolita in Tehran, book discussion group Sept. 28 UNL Libraries will host a book discussion on Reading Lolita in Tehran, by Azar Nafisi, the E.N. Thompson Forum speaker, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in 110 Love Library South. Contact Charlene Maxey-Harris, 472-4199, cmaxeyharris2@unl.edu, for more information. http://iris.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 40. School of Music Events: Sept 26 to Oct 2 * Thursday, Sept. 28, the UNL Chamber Orchestra will perform in its inaugural concert at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tyler White conducts. The program will feature UNL faculty artist, Paul Barnes, piano, in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453. * Friday, Sept. 29, the UNL Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. * Sunday, Oct. 1, faculty artist, William McMullen, oboe, will give a recital at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Performing with Professor McMullen will be Catherine Herbener, piano; Julie Yoon, violin; Jonah Sirota, viola, and Gregory Beaver, cello. Tickets for these events will be available at the door approximately one hour before the performance and are $5 general admission, $3 students and seniors. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 41. Lied Center events: Sept. 26 to Oct. 6 * Tuesday, Sept. 26: UNL Brass Quintet (Free at 6) concert * Oct. 2-6: Crimethink: The 1984 Symposium. Includes lectures, panels, displays, etc. exploring issues related to George Orwell's classic novel, 1984. Highlights of the symposium include: * A presentation by nationally syndicated columnist Arianna Huffington at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2. * Performance of "1984" by The Actor's Gang, Friday, Oct. 6, based on a new adaptation by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by Tim Robbins. More information can be found at the URL below. http://www.crimethinksymposium.com ************************************************************************* 42. No Name Reading Series The No Name Reading Series continues at 4 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 29 at the Sur Tango Bar, 1228 P St. The No Name Reading Series features the creative work of graduate students in the English Department. Friday's readers will be Benjamin Vogt and Arra Ross. For more information, contact Kelly Grey Carlisle at kgrey2@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/noname/ ************************************************************************* 43. Drawing Restraint 9 and Who Killed the Electric Car? at the Ross Opening Friday, Sept. 29 at the Ross: * Matthew Barney teams up with Bjork for Drawing Restraint 9, a highly experimental film in the style of Barney's Cremaster cycle, Bjork also provides the soundtrack, making it essential viewing for fans of her more esoteric ventures. * Who Killed the Electric Car? A documentary that investigates the birth and death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 44. Live from the Mill for Friday, Sept. 29 Join host William Stibor Friday at 9 a.m. to hear about Lincoln's slam poetry series, Abendmusik-Lincoln's new season, the Actor's Gang Lincoln visit with George Orwell's "1984" and Norfolk and Omaha arts news. 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 ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *