************************************************************** ** 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: Jan 23, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. New Employee Orientation 2. Snow closing information 3. Flu Shots Still Available at UHC 4. Outstanding Contributions to Status of Women Nominations Sought 5. Faculty fellowship call for proposals 6. UNL web Template and Intro to Blackboard workshops 7. Daily Nebraskan Op/Ed Call for Papers. 8. Spring Newsletter from Career Services EVENTS TO ATTEND: 9. Lynn Brewer, Enron whistleblower, to speak at Lied Center 10. Malaysian Night 2007 11. Study Abroad Fair Jan. 30 12. Water Center, School of Natural Resources, WRRI Spring Seminar 2007 13. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Jan. 26 14. Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Seminar Jan. 26 15. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Jan. 25 16. Water Center, School of Nat Resources, WRRI Spring Seminar 2007 17. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP) 18. Conversation Partners Program Participants Needed 19. Insights into Internships Feb. 1 20. Faculty Blackboard Content Collection Expo 21. Free Steps to Financial Freedom Seminar Jan. 23 and 24 22. Microsoft On Campus 23. Introduction to Evaluation Research Jan 26 (SSP Core Brown Bag) ARTS AND MEDIA 24. "The Architect's Brother" on view at Sheldon through April 1 25. Lied Center events: Jan. 23-31 26. School of Music Events Jan. 23-29 27. Metropolitan Opera: The First Emperor this weekend at the Ross 28. Last King of Scotland and Volver showing at the Ross 29. NET Radio's "Friday Live" for Jan. 26 ************************************************************************* 1. New Employee Orientation The 2007 New Employee Orientation Schedule and information is available on-line at the URL listed below. For additional information or accommodation arrangement, contact the Department of Human Resources at 472-3101 or by email hroffice2@unl.edu. http://hr.unl.edu/general/neo.shtml ************************************************************************* 2. Snow closing information When the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is closed due to winter weather, the University Operator will provide this information to anyone that calls into the University's main number, 472-7211. Make sure you notify the Operator if your office decides to open. ************************************************************************* 3. Flu Shots Still Available at UHC Flu shots are available at the University Health Center (UHC) by appointment only. Unless you have Blue Cross/Blue Shield, payment of $20 is due at the time of service. Call 472-5000 to schedule an appointment. http://www.unl.edu/health/flu/ ************************************************************************* 4. Outstanding Contributions to Status of Women Nominations Sought The UNL Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women seeks nominations for the Chancellor's Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Status of Women. These awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff and student efforts to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The award recipients may be individuals, departments or organizations. Nomination forms and information are available at the URL below. All nominations are due by Feb. 5. http://www.unl.edu/ccsw ************************************************************************* 5. Faculty fellowship call for proposals The Center for Digital Research in the Humanities has posted a call for proposals for 2007/08 faculty fellowships. Up to three fellowships in the humanities will be awarded, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The deadline for proposals is April 9. For details, see application information on the Center's website at the URL below. http://cdrh.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 6. UNL web Template and Intro to Blackboard workshops * Dreamweaver Template Training for UNL web developers will be presented at 8:30 a.m. Jan 29 in 107 Architecture Hall. * Introduction to Blackboard will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Feb 1 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/ ************************************************************************* 7. Daily Nebraskan Op/Ed Call for Papers. The Daily Nebraskan Opinion page is looking for guest columns from UNL faculty and staff. Guest columns are approximately 750-825 words. They are looking for expert commentary on social and political issues confronting the world, America, Nebraska, and the especially the UNL community. Email a short proposal for a column to opinion@dailynebraskan.com. ************************************************************************* 8. Spring Newsletter from Career Services In your role as UNL staff or faculty, chances are that students approach you with questions related to choosing majors, finding internships, applying to graduate school, or landing jobs. To better communicate with you about resources and services in Career Services, they offer a newsletter each semester. The newsletter can be accessed at the URL below. http://www.unl.edu/careers/facultynewsletter.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. Lynn Brewer, Enron whistleblower, to speak at Lied Center Lynn Brewer will discuss her personal insight into the Enron scandal, her decision to blow the whistle, and her fateful meeting with Ken Lay, just two weeks before his death, at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Lied Center. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by CBA and Program in Business Ethics. http://www.unl.edu/e-news/submissions/LynnBrewer.html ************************************************************************* 10. Malaysian Night 2007 This year's Malaysian Night, entitled "You Thought You Knew ...", will be held on March 24. Tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 through Feb. 2 at the Nebraska Union. Tickets are $16 (students) and $18 (non-students). More information can be obtained by emailing malaysiannight@numsa.org or visiting the URL below. http://www.numsa.org/ ************************************************************************* 11. Study Abroad Fair Jan. 30 Students who want to enhance their education and expand their horizons, realize studying abroad is a must. The Study Abroad Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Nebraska Union. Let your students know about this event where they can get information about the many programs, scholarships and financial aid. They can also register for a $250 scholarship. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs ************************************************************************* 12. Water Center, School of Natural Resources, WRRI Spring Seminar 2007 The Williams Memorial Lecture will be presented from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Hardin Hall Auditorium. Wolfram Schlenker, Columbia University, will present, "Estimating the Impact of Climate Change on Crop Yields: The Importance of Non-Linear Temperature Effects." The seminar is hosted by Karina Schoengold, SNR. http://www.snr.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 13. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Jan. 26 David Changnon, Northern Illinois University, will present "Integrating Basic Climate Research with Applications: What's All the Sweat About?" at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 in Bessey Hall Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 14. Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Seminar Jan. 26 "CASNR and UNL Recruitment Update," will be presented by Laura Frey, coordinator, CASNR, at 3 p.m. Jan. 26 in 327 Keim Hall. Refreshments will be served at 2:30 p.m. Call 472-2811 for more information. ************************************************************************* 15. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Jan. 25 "How to Increase the Number of Undergraduate Science Majors," will be presented by Dr. Robert Hilborn, UNL, at 4 p.m. in 211 Brace Lab. 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 ************************************************************************* 16. Water Center, School of Nat Resources, WRRI Spring Seminar 2007 Steven Schultz, UNO, will present "Integrating Water Management Research with Land Valuation Modeling Across Nebraska," at 3:30 p.m. Jan 31 in Hardin Hall Auditorium. The host is James Merchant, CALMIT and School of Natural Resources. ************************************************************************* 17. 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. Jan. 25 at the Nebraska Union (room to be posted). The meeting and participation in this support group is open to all interested faculty and staff. For further details contact EAP at 472-3107 or visit: http://hr.unl.edu/general/calendar.shtml ************************************************************************* 18. Conversation Partners Program Participants Needed The Conversation Partners Program, designed to support a student's learning and/or educational experience at UNL, matches U.S. and international students who have shared a common interest in gaining a greater understanding of each other's culture and language. Moreover, it enhances lifelong friendships and diversity on the UNL campus. The first CPP meeting will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Culture Center. For an application form, go to: http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs/internationalstudents/forms/UNLformsindex.shtml ************************************************************************* 19. Insights into Internships Feb. 1 Career Services will present the "Insights into Internships" workshop at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Nebraska Union. This event will highlight benefits of internships, the search process, and employer expectations. Faculty and staff are urged to inform students about this event and are welcome to attend. http://www.unl.edu/careers/events/insights.shtml ************************************************************************* 20. Faculty Blackboard Content Collection Expo Come to a demonstration of Blackboard Content Collection from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Nebraska Union, and from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 in the East Union. Tips for using the Content Collection to reduce instructor workload will be discussed. Bring a lunch and share ideas with your colleagues. For questions or comments, contact Heath Tuttle at htuttle2@unl.edu, or at 472-4267. ************************************************************************* 21. Free Steps to Financial Freedom Seminar Jan. 23 and 24 "Steps to Financial Freedom," a free informative workshop will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the East Union and again from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Nebraska Union. Pizza buffet will be served. Call the University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union, 472-2087, to reserve a space. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 22. Microsoft On Campus See the new Microsoft Office 2007 and learn how it affects the end users, along with tips and tricks to Office 2007 and Microsoft Windows Vista. This presentation is free and open to the public and will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30 in the Nebraska Union (room posted) and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the East Union (room posted). Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. http://www.unl.edu/research/events/microsoft.pdf ************************************************************************* 23. Introduction to Evaluation Research Jan 26 (SSP Core Brown Bag) The Survey, Statistics, and Psychometrics (SSP) Core Facility will offer "An Introduction to Evaluation Research" as part of it's Spring Brown Bag Series from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 26 in 104 Benton Hall. Duane Shell will present this session covering the basics of evalution research. See website for more info. http://ssp.unl.edu/workshops.html ************************************************************************* 24. "The Architect's Brother" on view at Sheldon through April 1 "The Architect's Brother," a new exhibition at Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, features 42 large-scale photographic images by Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. The exhibition considers the state, and possible fate, of the Earth's environment. The images focus on a single protagonist taking up ironic and often futile tasks of preserving or renewing spent and abandoned landscapes. Admission is free. ************************************************************************* 25. Lied Center events: Jan. 23-31 * Jan. 25: One of Russia's top companies, Moscow Festival Ballet, will perform the classic "Cinderella." * Jan. 30-31: The Broadway smash STOMP returns to the Lied Center for three shows. The Lied Center is currently taking applications for the 2007-08 "Free at 6" series. Visit the Lied Center website for more information on any Lied event or to order tickets online. http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* 26. School of Music Events Jan. 23-29 * Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., faculty artist Christopher Marks, organ, will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. * Jan. 28, 3 p.m., faculty artist Craig Fuller, tuba, will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. Faculty artist Nicole Narboni, piano, and the UNL Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble will join Fuller in this performance. * Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., the School of Music will present the third annual Celebration of American Song. The American composer, Richard Rodgers will be celebrated in an evening of song performed by the School of Music's voice faculty: Alisa Belflower, Kate Butler, Ariel Bybee, Kevin Hanrahan, Donna Harler-Smith, William Shomos and Therees Hibbard. Also performing will be UNL's advanced vocal students and returning alumni. Jack Oliva, dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, will serve as accompanist. Tickets for these events 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 ************************************************************************* 27. Metropolitan Opera: The First Emperor this weekend at the Ross Experience the excitement of the Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinees in HD on the big screen. This weekend: The First Emperor at 1 p.m. Jan. 27 and 2 p.m. Jan. 28. The world-premiere broadcast of Chinese composer Tan Dun's epic opera features the legendary tenor Plácido Domingo as Emperor Qin, who built the Great Wall and gave China its name. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 28. Last King of Scotland and Volver showing at the Ross * Now Showing: The Last King of Scotland: Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s. Golden globe winner for best actor in a drama-Forest Whitaker. * Opening Friday: Volver: After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations should couldn't resolve during her life. Volver catches director Pedro Almodovar and star Penelope Cruz at the peak of their respective powers, in service of a layered, thought-provoking film. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 29. NET Radio's "Friday Live" for Jan. 26 Join host William Stibor at 9 a.m. Friday to learn about performances of The Complete History of America (Abridged) plus Doane College's resident piano quartet at Abendmusik Lincoln on Sunday. Also on tap, UNL's Arts Entrepreneurship Day and a musical salute to Richard Rodgers, plus a new exhibit at the Strategic Air and Space Museum. 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *