************************************************************** ** To submit an announcement to E-News or to read this ** ** issue or past issues on the web go to: ** ** ** ** http://www.unl.edu/e-news ** ************************************************************** In this Issue of UNL E-News: Dec 4, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. University Employee Benefits Enrollment (NUFlex) 2. Holiday Mail Collection and Delivery 3. OUS Newsletter - December 2007 4. Katrina Relief Service Trip, Jan. 2-10 5. Call for New UCARE Project Proposals, AY 2008-09 6. Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Humanities 7. TIAA-CREF December 2007 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule 8. Fidelity December Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule 9. Star City Stocking Stuffers 10. Communication Studies Department Research Participation Opportunity 11. Santa's Coming To University of Nebraska Credit Union 12. A Time to Give - Bring a Toy and Receive a Printer EVENTS TO ATTEND: 13. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast 2008 14. Free Screening for Lead in Toys 15. Incredible, Edible Vehicle Competition 16. National Information Technology Security Day 17. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 18. Mechanical Engineering Seminar Dec. 7 19. Psychology Colloquium 20. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Dec. 7 21. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2007 Seminar Series 22. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center 23. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center 24. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center 25. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Dec. 6 26. Economics Seminar Dec. 10 ARTS AND MEDIA: 27. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead opening Friday at the Ross 28. BFA Capstone Exhibition at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery 29. Theatrix closes UNL's fall Theatre Schedule with Dirty Hands 30. UNP Holiday Book Sale Continues until Dec. 21 31. Lied Center events: Dec. 4-10 32. Author Events at the University Bookstore 33. University Bookstore Faculty/Staff Sale 34. SCHOOL OF MUSIC Events: Dec 4-10 35. New Books in December from the University of Nebraska Press 36. NET Radio's "Friday Live" on Dec. 7 37. Abendmusik: Lincoln "Messiah" on NET Radio's "Nebraska Concerts" 38. NET Television Special Offers Advice on Financing College ************************************************************************* 1. University Employee Benefits Enrollment (NUFlex) The annual University Employee Benefits Enrollment (NUFlex) period will run Nov. 19 through Dec. 7, with changes going into effect on Jan. 1, 2008. This is a time when employees may make changes in their benefits program to meet their personal needs, sign up for the Health Care Reimbursement account, and complete the non smoker discount form. This year all employee benefits may be added, changed or deleted depending on the employee's requirements. Review your current Benefits programs to see if any adjustments will be necessary. If you have questions about the annual enrollment, contact the Benefits Office at 472-2600. You will be able to complete your NUFlex annual enrollment electronically through Employee Self Service at the Web site listed below. This on-line enrollment is fast and convenient and may be used in place of your NUFlex Change and Smoker Designation forms. If you have any problems accessing Employee Self Service, contact Beth Benson at 472-2100. Paper forms must be turned in to the Benefits Office by 5 p.m. on Dec. 7. ESS will accept changes until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 7. http://ess.nebraska.edu ************************************************************************* 2. Holiday Mail Collection and Delivery Mail and Distribution Services will be open Dec. 27 and 28 until 11 a.m. Mail will be delivered on Dec. 28 between 8 and 11 a.m. to some City and East Campus locations. The list of those locations can be found on the Web site listed below. Faculty and staff in buildings with no mail service can pick up mail at 1100 North 17th Street, West Dock, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 27 and 28. A University ID card must be presented. Off-campus mail, excluding single-piece mail, will be processed during the holiday closedown by prior arrangement only. Regular campus mail service will resume Jan. 2. If you have any questions concerning this schedule, call Karen Ouellette at 472-2533 or Ken Reining at 472-7029. http://usmail.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 3. OUS Newsletter - December 2007 The December 2007 issue of the Office of Undergraduate Studies Newsletter is available at the URL below: http://www.unl.edu/ous/welcome/ousnews_dec2007.shtml ************************************************************************* 4. Katrina Relief Service Trip, Jan. 2-10 Come be a part of the rebuilding efforts in Waveland, Miss., an area affected by Hurricane Katrina. Student Involvement is looking for trip leaders to lead reflection, work groups, and provide leadership throughout the Jan. 2-10 trip. For more information contact Julie in Student Involvement, jdierberger2@unl.edu or 472-3447. http://si.unl.edu/katrina ************************************************************************* 5. Call for New UCARE Project Proposals, AY 2008-09 UCARE applications for 2008-09 are due Feb. 15. Faculty should send their UCARE opportunities for 2008-09 to ucare@unlnotes.unl.edu to be included on the UCARE Opportunities Web page. Include a description of the position and your contact information. For more information or to discuss the feasibility of a proposal contact Laura Damuth, director of Undergraduate Research at 472-5024 or email Ldamuth1@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/ucare ************************************************************************* 6. Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Humanities The deadline for the We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture is Feb. 5, 2008. Only one application may be submitted at the We the People Challenge Grants deadline. Application at that deadline does not preclude submitting a different proposal for a regular challenge grant at the appropriate deadline (May 1, 2008). If you are interested in developing a proposal, complete a notification of intent to submit form found at the website below no later than Dec. 17. For more information, contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, 472-2851. http://research.unl.edu/limitedsub/limited_intent.shtml ************************************************************************* 7. TIAA-CREF December 2007 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at Wick Alumni Center Library, and on Dec. 12 at the East Union (room posted), to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions. Sign up by calling the Omaha Office at 1-800-732-8353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST. Messages may be left at the following number, 1-866-842-2908 ext. 0 when calls are made after hours. For more information, contact Ethel Beetley at 472-0937 or ebeetley1@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 8. Fidelity December Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule A Fidelity consultant will be available Dec. 12 (and not Dec. 13 as previously publicized) at the Nebraska Union (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. ************************************************************************* 9. Star City Stocking Stuffers The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union is teaming up with Lincoln Action Program to collect toys for low-income families in Lancaster County. You can drop off unwrapped gifts at either Credit Union location through Dec. 13. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 10. Communication Studies Department Research Participation Opportunity You are invited to participate in a study regarding communication about miscarriage. This study's purpose is to provide insight into an understudied realm of family communication. You must be at least 19 years of age and have been married at the time of the miscarriage, though need not be married currently. If you wish to participate, visit the survey website: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=O6sKrZcQmKi4iG7kdwxjgw_3d_3d ************************************************************************* 11. Santa's Coming To University of Nebraska Credit Union Santa Claus will be making a special stop at the University of Nebraska Credit Union downtown location (1630 Q Street) from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8. University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union members are invited to bring their children to meet Santa. While you're here, be sure to open a savings account for your child or get their coin banks counted. New youth accounts will receive a free gift while supplies last. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 12. A Time to Give - Bring a Toy and Receive a Printer In the spirit of the Holiday Season, bring in any brand new toy in it's original package and purchase a Canon MP160 All-in-One Printer valued at $79.95 for only $20. Toys will be donated to Cedars Home for Children. Promotion valid while supplies last through Dec. 19 at all three UNL Computer Store locations. For more info go to: http://is.unl.edu/holiday/ ************************************************************************* 13. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast 2008 The MLK Freedom Breakfast 2008 will be held at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at Embassy Suites. Sponsor tickets are two at $20 each to be listed in the program as sponsor, and non-sponsor tickets are $10 each. For more information or ticket request form contact Nancy Knapp at 472-1663. ************************************************************************* 14. Free Screening for Lead in Toys UNL Extension in Lancaster County will conduct free lead screening of children's toys and jewelry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road in Lincoln. Parents may bring up to five toys per household to be tested for lead. The testing is free. http://lancaster.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 15. Incredible, Edible Vehicle Competition It's the ultimate green car-one that can be eaten when the trip is done. Come see the fleet in action during the Incredible, Edible Vehicle competition on Dec. 11 in the Great Plains Room of the East Campus Union. Doors open at 2 p.m., the competition begins at 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Diann Young for more information, 472-1413. Presented by the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. http://eday.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 16. National Information Technology Security Day Computer Science and Engineering in collaboration with Information Services will present the Fourth Annual NITS Day Dec. 4 in the Nebraska Union. The event will begin at 9 a.m., with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. http://www.cse.unl.edu/nitsday ************************************************************************* 17. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Sujay Kaushal, University of Maryland, will present "Influence of Land Use, Climate Variability, and Stream Restoration on Nitrogen Dynamics in Watersheds" at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 in Bessey Auditorium. http://www.geosciences.unl.edu/news/news.php ************************************************************************* 18. Mechanical Engineering Seminar Dec. 7 "Modeling, Fabrication and Application of New Active Microfluidic Mixing Device Based on Electrokinetic Flow Instability," will be presented by Dr. Lin Wu, Mechanical Engineering, at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in room N129 Scott Engineering Center. The public is welcome and refreshments will follow in room N105 SEC. ************************************************************************* 19. Psychology Colloquium Carmela Reichel, Department of Psychology, UNL, will present "Bupropion for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction: Preclinical Studies," at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in 107 Burnett Hall. Refreshments will follow the talk. http://www.unl.edu/psypage/dept/colloquium.shtml ************************************************************************* 20. Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Dec. 7 "Molecular Genetic Approaches to Understand Programmed Cell Death in Plant Defense and Development," will be presented by Julie Stone, assistant professor, Biochemistry, UNL at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 in 327 Keim Hall. Refreshments at 2:30 p.m. ************************************************************************* 21. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2007 Seminar Series Neal Bryan, graduate student, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, UNL, will present "Grassland to Woodland Transitions: Nebraska and the World" at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Nebraska East Union. Refreshments will be available. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf07.html ************************************************************************* 22. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Dr. Paul Cobine of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Utah, will present "Some Assembly Required - Cytochrome c Oxidase Biogenesis in Mitochondria," at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 in Beadle N172. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. http://biochem.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 23. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Dr. Jessica K. Bell of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska, will present "Towards Understanding Pathogen Recognition Receptors: Structure and Function of Toll-like Receptor 3," at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 in Beadle N172. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. http://biochem.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 24. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Dr. Dmitri Fomenko of the Department of Biochemistry and Redox Center, University of Nebraska, will present "Thiol Redoxomes: Roles in Redox Control and Signaling," at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in Beadle N172. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. http://biochem.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 25. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Dec. 6 Dr. Dwayne Miller of the University of Toronto will present "Femtosecond Electron Diffraction: Making the Molecular Movie," at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in Brace Lab 211. Refreshments precede the talk at 3:30 p.m. in Brace Lab 201. This lecture is free and open to the public. http://physics.unl.edu/news/colloquium.shtml ************************************************************************* 26. Economics Seminar Dec. 10 The UNL Economics Department will host a seminar featuring Dr. Jason Henderson of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City at noon Dec. 10 in CBA 222. Dr. Henderson will present his paper "Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth: A County Level Analysis." The presentation is free and open to the public. To register, call Barb Keating 472-6349, email bkeating2@unl.edu or stop by 340 CBA. ************************************************************************* 27. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead opening Friday at the Ross * Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (Dec. 7-23): Needing extra cash, two brothers conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed. * Now Playing - King Corn (through Dec 13) A feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. * Ending Thursday - What Would Jesus Buy? A Documentary film which examines the commercialization of Christmas in America while following Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 28. BFA Capstone Exhibition at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery Seventeen undergraduate degree candidates in studio art will present their work in the BFA Capstone Exhibition at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall. The exhibition runs Dec. 3-21. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21 in the Gallery. For more information, call 472-5025. http://www.unl.edu/finearts/BFA07release.shtml ************************************************************************* 29. Theatrix closes UNL's fall Theatre Schedule with Dirty Hands Dirty Hands is a WWII political drama in which a young revolutionary whose only desire is to prove that he is more than his bourgeois upbringing is sent on his first mission: to kill the Communist Party's leader. Is it political or personal? Performances are Dec. 6-9 in the Lab Theatre, third floor, Temple. For information or reservations, visit the Web site listed below or call 402-659-3579. http://www.unl.edu/theatrix ************************************************************************* 30. UNP Holiday Book Sale Continues until Dec. 21 Save 25 percent off all regularly-priced books from the University of Nebraska Press. For details, visit: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/pages/HolidaySale.aspx ************************************************************************* 31. Lied Center events: Dec. 4-10 * Dec. 5 - Shirim Klezmer Orchestra performs a klezmer version of the Christmas classic "The Nutcracker." * Dec. 7 - The Heartland's favorite sister group, Mulberry Lane, performs a holiday concert. UNL faculty/staff can receive a 10 percent discount on two tickets to Lied Center-presented events. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 32. Author Events at the University Bookstore * Meet the Dueling Chefs, Maggie Pleskac and Sean Carmichael, at the University Bookstore from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Nebraska Union location, and from 2 to 3 p.m. at the East Union location. Sample some of Pleskac's vegetarian dishes or Carmichael's meat dishes. Pick up a signed copy of their new cookbook, just published by the University of Nebraska Press. * Don Hickey and Susan and John Wunder will sign copies of their new book, Nebraska Moments, also published by The University of Nebraska Press, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Nebraska Union location. * Robert Kaul will sign copies of The Flora of Nebraska, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the East Campus store. These three events are in conjunction with the University Bookstore's annual Faculty/Staff sale, Dec. 6 and 7. * The String Beans, creators of original kids songs, will perform at the Nebraska Union location of the University Bookstore, at 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Bring your family to hear songs from their newest CD, Crazy Critter Baby Sitter. CD's will be for sale. For more information on all these events, call the University Bookstore at 472-7300. ************************************************************************* 33. University Bookstore Faculty/Staff Sale The University Bookstore will hold their annual Faculty/Staff Sale on Dec. 6 and 7 at both city and east campus locations. As a token of their appreciation, the Bookstore will be extending a 20 percent discount on select merchandise, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Bookstore at 472-7300. ************************************************************************* 34. SCHOOL OF MUSIC Events: Dec 4-10 * Dec 6 at 7:30 p.m., the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Anthony Falcone, will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. * Dec 7 at 5 p.m., the Chamber Singers, under the direction of Therees Tkach Hibbard, will give a recital entitled "Madrigals, Monteverdi, and More," in Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery. This performance is free and open to the public. * Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., the Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tyler White, will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. * Dec 8 at 7:30 p.m., the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert will take place in the Lied Center. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students and seniors and are available through the Lied Center box office. Call 472-4747 or 800-432-3231. * Dec 9 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the School of Music vocal ensembles will present A Choral Garland, a regular holiday favorite, at First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. Tickets for this event are available at the door and are $10 general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Unless otherwise noted tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors and will be available at the door approximately one hour before the performance. Additional information and registration can be found on the UNL School of Music Web site. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 35. New Books in December from the University of Nebraska Press * "Beyond Madness: The Art of Ralph Blakelock, 1847-1919" by Norman A. Geske, former director of the Sheldon Art Gallery, is now available from the University of Nebraska Press. * Susan A. Wunder, an associate professor of education, and John R. Wunder, a professor of history and journalism, have expanded and updated Donald R. Hickey's classic edition of "Nebraska Moments," a collection of significant and interesting moments in Nebraska's history. Learn more about their new books here: http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/pages/NewDec07.aspx ************************************************************************* 36. NET Radio's "Friday Live" on Dec. 7 Join host William Stibor Friday at 9 a.m. to hear about Tada Productions' newest show, plus previews of a UNK poetry event and a new Nebraska poetry anthology as well as of "Christmas Cabaret" and the UNL Symphony concert. 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://netNebraska.org/radio ************************************************************************* 37. Abendmusik: Lincoln "Messiah" on NET Radio's "Nebraska Concerts" Tune in to 91.1 FM for NET Radio's "Nebraska Concerts" at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9, for Abendmusik: Lincoln's 2006 Baroque-inspired performance of Handel's "Messiah." Soprano Emily Albrink, countertenor John Bradford Bohl, tenor Kevin Hanrahan and bass-baritone Jeff Keele joined the Abendmusik Chorus and Chamber orchestra. http://netNebraska.org/radio ************************************************************************* 38. NET Television Special Offers Advice on Financing College What type of college should I attend? How will I pay for it? Is financial aid available? There are a number of questions to consider as high school students and their families start thinking about college. "Countdown to College: A Nebraska Connects Special," airing at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 on NET1 Channel 12, can help parents and future college students find answers to these and other college-related questions during the live, call-in program. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *