************************************************************** ** 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: Apr 3, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Service Awards Program 2. Annual Campus Steam Outages 3. Add Funds to Uniprint Online 4. Emerging Leader Class Fall 2007 Applications Being Accepted 5. NUFCU Announces Board of Directors Elections and Annual Meeting 6. Summer Institute for Online Teaching 7. Blackboard, HTML, Dreamweaver, Breeze, Access, Excel workshops 8. TIAA-CREF April 2007 Counseling Schedule 9. Fidelity April 2007 Counseling Schedule EVENTS TO ATTEND: 10. Retirement Reception for Chuck van Rossum April 13 11. Research Fair is April 10-12 12. College of Arts and Sciences Appreciation Days 13. Ethnic Studies Week Events 14. College of Arts and Sciences Appreciation Days 2007 15. Nebraska Lecture Topic Focuses on Feeding Growing Population 16. Water Center, School of Natural Resources, WRRI Spring Seminar 2007 17. Center for Biological Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Seminar 18. Department of Mechanical Engineering Seminar April 4 19. Gerontology Interdisciplinary Spring Colloquium 20. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series 21. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 22. Psychology Colloquium April 18 23. Department of Chemistry Colloquium April 6 24. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar April 4 25. UNL Gallup Research Center Lecture April 16 26. Black Holes Subject of April 5 Lecture 27. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium April 5 28. Creative Solutions in Managing April 11 29. UNOPA April Meeting 30. NU Technology April Meeting 31. UAAD Presents "Creativity Counts" with Barbie Tootle 32. The Irritable Male Discussed April 11 33. Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program Seminar 34. Course Reserves: A Best Friend for UNL Faculty and Students 35. Longitudinal Data Analysis Workshops sponsored by SSP Core 36. Improving Student and Customer Service Workshop April 11 ARTS AND MEDIA: 37. Johnsgard Reception April 11 38. China Blue opening Friday at the Ross 39. School of Music Events: April 3-April 9 40. Lied Center events: April 3-10 41. NET Radio's "Friday Live" for April 6 42. Perennial Backyard Farmer Series Returns on NET Television 43. Oklahoma State/Nebraska Baseball Live on NET Television ************************************************************************* 1. Service Awards Program Congratulations to all who are receiving an award this year for continued service at UNL. These awards are given to employees who have achieved years of service in increments of five years. Award recipients may access the URL below to view award options and to make award selection online. Recipients will be honored at the combined event of the 2007 State of the University Address and the Employee Service Awards Program on Aug. 30 at the Lied Center. Award selections need to be made by May 18. For assistance in making the award selection on-line, contact Rosalinda Ramirez at 472-5250 or rbarajas1@unl.edu. http://hr.unl.edu/general/serviceawards.shtml ************************************************************************* 2. Annual Campus Steam Outages Planning for the annual steam outages has begun. The centralized steam distribution system must be shut down to conduct required maintenance of equipment, including replacing and upgrading many key components of the University's Utility System. The outages will occur on the following dates depending upon an average weekly high temperature of 60 degrees or more: City Campus only from May 6 through 12; East Campus only from May 13 through 19. These dates were selected due to the decreased student activity on campus. During the steam outages, there will be no heating and no process steam available in those building systems served by campus steam. In order to help us plan for these outages, contact Charlie Griesen, at 472-8612 or cgriesen2@unl.edu by April 21 with any questions or concerns regarding processes requiring steam. http://fmp.unl.edu/utility/#ElectricalOutage ************************************************************************* 3. Add Funds to Uniprint Online Use your NCard charge account to add money to your Uniprint account without leaving your computer. It's now possible for students, faculty and staff to add money to their Uniprint account online with their NCard charge account and NCard Personal Identification Number (NPIN). For more information visit the Uniprint website at the URL below. http://uniprint.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 4. Emerging Leader Class Fall 2007 Applications Being Accepted Student Involvement is now accepting applications for the Fall 2007 Emerging Leader class. Emerging Leader class will enable you to learn more about and enhance your leadership skills. The application deadline is April 20. Apply at the Website listed below. http://www.unl.edu/involved ************************************************************************* 5. NUFCU Announces Board of Directors Elections and Annual Meeting The University or Nebraska Federal Credit Union will be holding elections for its Board of Directors from April 18-23. For details about candidates and voting visit their website. The credit union also wants to remind members to make reservations for this year's Annual Meeting on April 24. The meeting will include dinner at UNL's East Campus Union at 6 p.m., followed by a business meeting, a silent auction, door prizes and the announcement of the new Board of Directors. Members are invited to attend free of charge, but reservations are required. Call 472-2087 to make reservations today. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 6. Summer Institute for Online Teaching Enroll in the Summer 2007 Institute for Online Teaching to learn the latest techniques for online teaching. The institute is offered online via Blackboard with periodic face-to-face meetings and will run May 9 through June 13. The award-winning Institute is fast becoming an NU tradition. Visit their Web site or contact Greta Glenn at 472-4346. http://extended.unl.edu/summerinstitute/ ************************************************************************* 7. Blackboard, HTML, Dreamweaver, Breeze, Access, Excel workshops Information Services provides workshops to faculty and staff at UNL. Classes for the week of April 9 include Intro to Blackboard, Intro to Java Programming, Intro to HTML in Dreamweaver, Intro to Dreamweaver 8, Excel 2003 Level 1, PowerPoint 2003, Breeze Presenter, Microsoft Access 201, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Digital Camera Basics, Microsoft Excel 301, MyUNL Assignment Manager and Adaptive Release, Access 2003 Level 1, Intro to MyUNL Journals and Team Sites, MyUNL Blackboard Assessment Tools, Microsoft PowerPoint 200: Supercharge Your Presentations, Flash 8: Rich Content Creation and MyUNL Blackboard Gradebook. Go to their website for the complete workshop schedule and to register. http://training.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 8. TIAA-CREF April 2007 Counseling Schedule A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available at Wick Alumni Center Library on April 5, 12, 19 and 26, and at the East Union on April 4, 11, 18 and 25, (room posted), to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. Sign up by calling the Omaha Office, 1-866-842-2908 ext. 6210 or log on to the URL listed below. For more information, contact Ethel Beetley at 472-0937 or ebeetley1@unl.edu. http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc ************************************************************************* 9. Fidelity April 2007 Counseling Schedule A Fidelity consultant will be available at the Nebraska Union on April 17 and at the East Union on April 16 (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. ************************************************************************* 10. Retirement Reception for Chuck van Rossum April 13 A retirement reception for Chuck van Rossum, assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 13 in the Nebraska Union. Hired in June of 1997 to be assistant director of the Minority Assistance Program and director of the Summer Institute for Promising Scholars, van Rossum went on to serve the University and Student Affairs in a variety of roles collaborating diversity efforts and initiatives. Advisor to many student and community organizations, he was one of the 2005 recipients of the Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Awards. ************************************************************************* 11. Research Fair is April 10-12 The 5th Annual UNL Research Fair, sponsored by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, will be held April 10-12 in the Nebraska Union. This year, representatives from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health will talk about their agencies and funding opportunities. The Undergraduate Research Conference, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, will be held April 12. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. For more information, check the website listed below. http://researchfair.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 12. College of Arts and Sciences Appreciation Days The College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Board will host Doc Sadler, UNL Men's Head Basketball Coach, as their guest speaker for the Arts and Sciences Appreciation Days. This event will be held at noon April 11 in the Nebraska Union's Auditorium. The event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 13. Ethnic Studies Week Events * April 3, Informational panel from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. The room will be posted. "Is an Ethnic Studies Major Right for You?" will be presented by Marcela Raffaelli, director of the Institute for Ethnic Studies and Ethnic Studies majors. * April 3, Ethnic Studies Week film presentation "Homeland," and discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Culture Center. Facilitators will be Cynthia Willis-Esqueda, associate professor Psychology and Ethnic Studies, and Donna Akers, assistant professor, History and Ethnic Studies. * April 4, Ethnic Studies Week Brown Bag Discussion, "Of Suspicious Reputation: Race and Making of Criminals," will be presented by James Garza, assistant professor of History and Ethnic Studies, at 11:30 a.m. in the Nebraska Union. * April 4, Ethnic Studies Week Brown Bag Discussion, "Of Suspicious Reputation: Race and Making of Criminals," will be presented by James Garza, assistant professor of History and Ethnic Studies, at 11:30 a.m. in the Nebraska Union. * April 4, Jenelle Reeves and Ted Hamann, Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education, will present "Preparing Nebraska Teachers to See Demographic Change as Opportunity," from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. * April 4, an Asian Culture Celebration will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public. Contact Bill Waters at 472-7721 with questions. * April 5, Ethnic Studies Week Brown Bag Discussion with Oyekan Owomoyela, professor of English and coordinator of African American and African Studies will present "African Respresentations in the American Academy," at 11:30 a.m. in the Nebraska Union. * April 5, a display of Ethnic Collections will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the third floor of the State Museum (Morrill Hall). * April 5, Ethnic Studies Week film presentation "Eve's Bayou," and discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. in 229 Andrews Hall. The facilitator will be Kwakiutl Dreher, assistant professor, English and Ethnic Studies. * April 6, Johnnella Butler, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Spelman College in Atlanta, will speak on "Ethnic Studies, Globalization and Higher Education," at 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. A book signing will follow her talk. Sponsors for these events include: The Institute for Ethnic Studies, OASIS, Latino Research Initiative (LRI), Latino and Latin American Studies (LLAS), the Asian Student Organization and the UNL State Museum. ************************************************************************* 14. College of Arts and Sciences Appreciation Days 2007 The College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Board will sponsor the 2007 Arts and Sciences Appreciation Days. There will be games, raffle and food from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 12 on the Nebraska Union Plaza. This event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 15. Nebraska Lecture Topic Focuses on Feeding Growing Population Brian Larkins will present "Feeding 9 Billion People and Other Challenges to Agriculture" as the spring Nebraska Lecture, at 3:30 p.m. April 10 in the Nebraska Union auditorium. Larkins is a leading plant scientist and associate vice chancellor for research and John F. Davidson, Ph.D., and Marian J. Fuller, Ph.D. chair in life sciences. The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception follows. Check the website listed below for more information. http://www.unl.edu/research ************************************************************************* 16. Water Center, School of Natural Resources, WRRI Spring Seminar 2007 The Kremer Memorial Lecture, presented by Jay Stein, Stein and Brockman, Santa Fe, N.M, will be presented at 3:30 p.m. April 4 in room 107 (auditorium) of the School of Natural Resources, 3310 Holdrege St. He will speak on "Parallel Lawsuits: New Mexico and the Pecos River - A Glimpse into Nebraska's Future in the Republican River Watershed." The host is J. Michael Jess, SNR. ************************************************************************* 17. Center for Biological Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Seminar Dr. Mark Hannink with the Biochemistry Department, University of Missouri, will present "Keap1: A Molecular Thermostat for Redox Homeostasis," from 2 to 3 p.m. (note change of time) April 10 in Beadle N172. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome to attend. http://biochem.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 18. Department of Mechanical Engineering Seminar April 4 Professor Christopher P.L. Barkan, George Krambles Faculty Fellow and director, Railroad Engineering Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will present "Optimizing Railroad Hazardous Materials Transportation Risk Reduction," at 1:30 p.m. April 4 in N129 Walter Scott Engineering Center. The event is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 19. Gerontology Interdisciplinary Spring Colloquium Dr. Jordan Soliz, assistant professor, Communication Studies will present a program on "Age Stereotypes and Intergenerational Communication," from 3 to 4 p.m. April 11 in the Nebraska Union. This event is being held in conjunction with National Careers in Aging Week. ************************************************************************* 20. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series Jeff Bennetzen, University of Georgia, will present "Patterns and Dynamics in Grass Genome Evolution," at 3:30 p.m. April 12 in 110 Hamilton Hall. The event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 21. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture JOI/USSAC Distinguished Lecturer, Larry Krissek, Ohio State University, will present "Iceberg-rafted Sediment in the Deep Ocean - An Ice Volume Story or Not?" at 3:30 p.m. April 6 in Bessey Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 22. Psychology Colloquium April 18 "Development of Executive Control in Young Children," will be presented by Kimberly Andrews Espy, at 3:30 p.m. April 18 in 120 Burnett Hall. Espy is a professor in the Department of Psychology, Office of Research, UNL. ************************************************************************* 23. Department of Chemistry Colloquium April 6 Professor Leonard MacGillivray from the University of Iowa will present "Crystal Engineering the Covalent Bond-Self-Assembly Required," at 3:30 p.m. April 6 in 112 Hamilton Hall. Open to the Public. ************************************************************************* 24. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar April 4 "Speciation By the Rapid Divergence of Reproductive Proteins," will be presented by Dr. Willie Swanson, University of Washington, at 4 p.m. April 4 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 25. UNL Gallup Research Center Lecture April 16 Professor Fons J.R. van de Vijver from Tilburg University, The Netherlands and North-West Univesity, South Africa, will present "The Development of Cross-Cultural Personality Instrument for the South African: The South African Personality Inventory (SAPI)," at 3:30 p.m. April 16 in the Nebraska Union. http://sram.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 26. Black Holes Subject of April 5 Lecture Dr. Harry Shipman of the University of Delaware will present "Finding Black Holes in Space," at 7:30 p.m. April 5 at the Nebraska Union. The UNL Student Observatory will be open until 10 p.m. following this free public talk. Sponsored by CSMCE and Physics and Astronomy. http://physics.unl.edu/news/schedule.html ************************************************************************* 27. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium April 5 "Developing Physics Students' Capabilities for Baloney Detection," will be presented by Dr. Harry Shipman, University of Delaware, at 4 p.m. April 5 in 211 Brace. Refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m in 201 Brace Lab. The event is free and open to the public. http://physics.unl.edu/news/schedule.html ************************************************************************* 28. Creative Solutions in Managing April 11 Learn how to unleash your creative abilities to solve business problems and expand your enterprise. Come to this interactive seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 11 at Gallup University, 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: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 29. UNOPA April Meeting The University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association will hold their general meeting at 11:45 a.m. April 10 at the Nebraska Union. The program will include honoring past presidents, recognizing retirees and a tribute to Rose Frolik. UNL Scarlet and Cream Singers will present entertainment. Send your registration form to Karen Randall, 313 AGH, E C 0705 by April 4. Registration form is on the UNOPA Web Site. If you have any questions, call Karen Randall at 472-5233. http://www.unl.edu/unopa/ ************************************************************************* 30. NU Technology April Meeting The NU Technology April meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5. The meeting will orginate from UNL TEAC Room 202, with video conference access at UNL Ag Communications Building Room 7, UNK CMCT Room 217, UNO Academic and Student Affairs Conference Room EAB 202, and UNMC Business Service Center 2083. The meeting agenda is Grid Computing-Promises, Practice and Problems. See the URL below for more information. http://nutech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 31. UAAD Presents "Creativity Counts" with Barbie Tootle Join UAAD from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 12 at the East Union for "Creativity Counts," with Barbie Tootle. Tired of doing the same things, in the same old way? Are you experiencing the blahs? Are you losing enthusiasm? In the 21st century, it is the power of ideas that determines success. This program will examine how you can develop your creative potential and nurture creativity in others. Through a series of entertaining experiences, participants will gain insights into the process of generating ideas whether for problem solving, programming, conflict resolution, or motivation. Specific strategies for adding creativity to our lives will be shared in this unconventional presentation. http://uaad.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 32. The Irritable Male Discussed April 11 The Irritable Male - It isn't just grumpy old men. Some men are simply more irritable than others at any age. They tend to be highly sensitive, feel that their partners and others are deliberately trying to annoy them and find life to be generally disagreeable. Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at a lunch and learn session from noon to 1 p.m. April 11 at the Nebraska Union to learn more about The Irritable Male. No reservations are required. Contact the EAP at 472-3107 with questions. ************************************************************************* 33. Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program Seminar The Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The "From Recipe to Reality" seminar will be offered on June 1. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The registration deadline is May 21. Contact Jill Gifford at 472-2819 or jgifford1@unl.edu for an information packet. ************************************************************************* 34. Course Reserves: A Best Friend for UNL Faculty and Students Bring a brown bag lunch and learn how the Library's reserve service provides convenient access to course assignments for faculty and students, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 10 in Love Library, Room 110. Sponsored by the UNL Libraries Academic Activities Committee. Free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 35. Longitudinal Data Analysis Workshops sponsored by SSP Core Alan Acock (Oregon State) and Walt Stroup (UNL) will each lead a full day workshop covering issues such as latent variable modeling (structural equation modeling), estimating latent growth curves using Mplus, and basic change models/growth curve modeling from a SAS perspective on May 11 and 14. Registration required. See website for more info. http://ssp.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 36. Improving Student and Customer Service Workshop April 11 An "Improving Student and Customer Service Workshop," will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. April 11 at the Nebraska Union. The workshop will be be presented by Nancy F. Myers and is designed for chairs, directors and managers. Register through Sapphire at URL below or call Myers at 472-8033. https://unebapps01.nebraska.edu/uwide/trnreg.nsf/unlclass?openform ************************************************************************* 37. Johnsgard Reception April 11 Join the University Bookstore in honoring Dr. Paul Johnsgard on the publication of his 50th book, The Niobrara, published by the University of Nebraska Press. Meet friends and colleagues from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 11 at the University Bookstore in the Nebraska Union and pick up a signed copy of his new title, or an old favorite. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 38. China Blue opening Friday at the Ross * Opening Friday: China Blue (April 6-12). This documentary, which follows the life of teenage workers in a Chinese blue-jeans factory, is a deep-access account of what both China and the international retail companies don't want us to see how the clothes we buy are actually made. * Also playing: The Namesake (March 30-April 12). American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways. Based on the best-selling novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. * Berliner Schule: (March 23-April 5). The Ross is presenting a major Retrospective of Contemporary German Cinema, curated by UNL Professor Marco Abel. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 39. School of Music Events: April 3-April 9 * April 3, all day, Kimball Recital Hall, the School of Music presents Singing Small - Chamber Choir Festival. * April 3, 7:30 p.m., Kimball Recital Hall, Singing Small - Chamber Choir Festival concert. This recital is free and open to the public. * April 4, 7:30 p.m., Kimball Recital Hall, UNL Honor Students Chamber Fest concert. Featured artists are Amanda Morrison, clarinet, Derek Mosloff, viola, and Mikiko Sakamoto, piano. The Liquid Velvet Woodwind Quintet: Michael Reichman, flute, Kelly Kappen, oboe, Kim Smith, clarinet, Chuck Serfass, bassoon, and Ben Koch, horn. And the Bassianetto Trio: Pance Zaev, clarinet, Paul Hegstrom, bassoon, and Steven Moellering, piano. * April 5, 7:30 p.m., Kimball Recital Hall, the UNL Saxophone Ensembles, under the direction of Dr. Paul Haar with teaching assistant, Christopher Barrick, will give a recital. * April 6, 7:30 p.m., First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln, the UNL Concert Choir and All-Collegiate Chorus will perform Durufle Requiem. This recital is free and open to the public. * April 9, 7:30 p.m., the Student Brass Chamber Music will give a recital of chamber music for brass. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $5 general admission, $3 student/senior and will be available at the door approximately one hour before the performance. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 40. Lied Center events: April 3-10 * April 6 - jazz guitarist/vocalist/bandleader John Pizzarelli. * April 10 - Chiara String Quartet with violist Roger Tapping. For more information or to purchase tickets to these events, visit the Lied Center website. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 41. NET Radio's "Friday Live" for April 6 Join host William Stibor at 9 a.m. Friday to learn about a new Holocaust project from the Angels Theatre Company and Third Chair Chamber Players that will tour Nebraska, LAFTA's 25th anniversary concert and an upcoming play at the new Lofte Theatre in Manley. 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 Listen Now! http://www.netNebraska.org/radio ************************************************************************* 42. Perennial Backyard Farmer Series Returns on NET Television A perennial is something that keeps coming back year after year. Returning for its 54th season at 7 p.m. April 5 on NET1 Channel 12, "Backyard Farmer" continues to offer great lawn and garden advice year after year. Series host Kim Todd, UNL Extension landscape horticultural specialist, and the "Backyard Farmer" panel of experts will not only help viewers plan a flower garden that will bloom, but also provide advice and guidance on getting the most from your vegetables and keeping your lawn and shrubs healthy. For dates and times of repeat broadcasts visit: http://netNebraska.org ************************************************************************* 43. Oklahoma State/Nebraska Baseball Live on NET Television The Oklahoma State Cowboys ride in to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park in Lincoln to face Big 12 Conference powerhouse the Nebraska Huskers when "Nebraska Baseball" airs live at 1 p.m. April 7 on NET1 Channel 12 and in high-definition on NET-HD. Calling the action between the Frank Anderson-coached Cowboys and the Mike Anderson-coached Huskers will be sportscasters Larry Punteney and Adrian Fiala. The game is the final of a three-game series between the conference foes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *