************************************************************** ** 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: Nov 6, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. ANDRILL featured on NBC's Nightly News tonight 2. UNL Shuttle Services Route Changes 3. Nebraska Colloquium Events - November 2007 4. OUS Newsletter - November 2007 5. Dare to Care 6. UNL EITC Super Site 7. Call for New UCARE Project Proposals, AY 2008-09 8. Limited Submission - USDA 9. 2008-2009 Layman Awards - Request for Proposals 10. Credit Union Closed Veterans' Day EVENTS TO ATTEND: 11. Student Affairs Graduate Program Open House 12. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Nov 7 13. Agronomy and Horticulture Guest Seminar 14. James Kroeker, Chief Deputy Accountant at SEC to speak at Lied 15. The 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy in the Post-9/11 World 16. Performing History on the Victorian Stage 17. SNR Fall Seminar Series (GPCESU) 2007 18. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center 19. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center 20. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2007 Seminar Series 21. Department of Chemistry Colloquium Nov. 9 22. Philosophy Colloquium Nov. 12 23. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Lecture Nov. 12 24. There's Wildlife Out There - Nov 14 25. Drupal Meet-up Nov. 14 26. University Bookstore players of the week 27. Distance Education Faculty Demonstration and Luncheon 28. Peace Corps General Information Session 29. Role of the Supervisor in Performance Improvement - Nov 14 30. 'Dawn of Space Age' opens Nov. 11 at Mueller Planetarium 31. "Dark Side of the Moon the Fulldome Experience" at Planetarium 48. Faculty Forum Nov. 13 ARTS AND MEDIA: 32. Filmmaker Jennifer Fox speaking at the Ross 33. Canadian novelist Vanderhaeghe to speak Nov. 7 34. In Search of Mozart and Flying opening Friday at the Ross 35. UNL Staff Art at the Rotunda Gallery 36. Sweet Classics and Classic Sweets 37. Community Artist Clark Whittington to lecture Nov. 9 38. School of Music Events: Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 39. UNL Visual Artists in Practice hold Open Studio Night 40. For Husker Fans Only 41. Raag, UNL Student Organization - Classical Indian Music Concert 42. Sheldon Invites You to Collection Campaign Party 43. Sheldon Hosts College Night 44. Sheldon Hosts "Sheldon Survey" Reception and Artist Talk 45. NET Television's Murder House Looks at CSI Trainees 46. High School Volleyball Championships on NET Television 47. Colorado vs. Nebraska Volleyball on NET Television ************************************************************************* 1. ANDRILL featured on NBC's Nightly News tonight UNL researchers and the ANDRILL Program's Southern McMurdo Sound (SMS) Project will be featured on the NBC Nightly News tonight (Nov. 6). They were featured on NBC's Today live broadcast from Antarctica as part of the "To the Ends of the Earth" special that aired on the mornings of Nov. 5 and 6. Check TV listings for the exact time. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21487444 ************************************************************************* 2. UNL Shuttle Services Route Changes Beginning Nov. 12, the Business Services Complex (BSC) bus stop will change to a "by request only" basis. If you wish to use the Shuttle to travel from the BSC bus stop, you will need to contact the Transit Dispatch Office at 472-9467. The next available Perimeter bus will stop by and pick you up. If you need to travel to the BSC bus stop, board the Perimeter bus route and notify the driver that you wish to get off at the Business Services Complex. ************************************************************************* 3. Nebraska Colloquium Events - November 2007 Check out Nebraska Colloquium initiatives for November 2007 available at the Web site below. The Nebraska Colloquium engages the entire University of Nebraska-Lincoln community in thoughtful discussion of issues of overriding importance. http://www.unl.edu/nc/ ************************************************************************* 4. OUS Newsletter - November 2007 The November 2007 issue of the Office of Undergraduate Studies Newsletter is available at the URL below: http://www.unl.edu/ous/welcome/ousnews_nov2007.shtml ************************************************************************* 5. Dare to Care Dare to Care is a campus-wide competitive food drive that aids the Lincoln Food Bank in providing a Thanksgiving meal to local Lincoln families. With your help this program can be a huge success again this year. Dare to Care is open to anyone, so if interested email kwolver2@unl.edu before Nov. 16. ************************************************************************* 6. UNL EITC Super Site Become a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) and help low-income working families in Lincoln receive thousands of dollars in Earned Income Tax and Child Credits. The UNL ETIC Super Site is sponsored by Student Involvement. For more information and to sign up, visit the Web site listed below. The deadline for sign-up is Dec. 15. http://involved.unl.edu/eitc ************************************************************************* 7. Call for New UCARE Project Proposals, AY 2008-09 UCARE applications for 2008-09 are due Feb. 15, 2008. 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/positions.shtml ************************************************************************* 8. Limited Submission - USDA The International Science and Education Grants Program has an application deadline of Jan. 17, 2008. The RFA allows for submission of no more than two proposals from a lead institution. If you are interested in developing a proposal, complete a notification of intent to submit form no later than Nov. 16. For more information regarding the internal selection process, see the website below or contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, 472-2851. http://research.unl.edu/limitedsub/limited_intent.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. 2008-2009 Layman Awards - Request for Proposals The Office of Research is pleased to announce Layman Trust Funds are available for awards for the summer of 2008 and the 2008-2009 academic year. The maximum award is $10,000. The Layman Awards are aimed at providing seed money for projects that will enhance the grantee's ability to obtain external funding to support prominent scholarly work. The deadline for proposal submission is Jan. 22, 2008. See the Web site below for complete details. http://www.unl.edu/research/ ************************************************************************* 10. Credit Union Closed Veterans' Day The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will be closed Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans' Day. Account access is available 24-hours a day with free online banking, the automated telephone teller system, or at one of 25,000+ free COOP Network ATMs. For more information about any of these services call 472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 11. Student Affairs Graduate Program Open House The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is hosting a "Student Affairs Open House," from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Student Involvement Green Room in the Nebraska Union. The purpose of the event is to inform students about an exciting career which allows students to continue to remain on a college campus working with students as a career. Interested students are asked to RSVP to kvomacka2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 12. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Nov 7 "Structure-function of Proteinases in Disease," will be presented by Dr. Alex Strongin, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. This event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 13. Agronomy and Horticulture Guest Seminar "Investigating the Potential for Bio-Energy Production and Greenhouse Gas-Sequestration in the South African Sugar Industry," will be presented by Dr. Matthew Jones, South African Sugarcane Research Institute, at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in 327 Keim Hall. ************************************************************************* 14. James Kroeker, Chief Deputy Accountant at SEC to speak at Lied James L. Kroeker, deputy chief accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission and a University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus, will be the keynote speaker at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Lied Center, for Ethics Day at UNL's College of Business Administration. He will speak on the issues of ethics, integrity and the Securities Exchange Commission. Kroeker's talk is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the program in Business Ethics and Student Advisory Board of the UNL College of Business Administration. For additional information contact Janice Lawrence at jlawrence1@unl.edu or 472-1378. ************************************************************************* 15. The 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy in the Post-9/11 World A panel of retired military officers and former service members will discuss the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy 14 years after it was implemented, from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St., Hewit Place. The panelists will discuss the issue from a variety of perspectives, including that of gay and straight service members, and senior officers and activists, and will be followed by a question and answer period. The event is free and open to the public. http://ppc.nebraska.edu/ ************************************************************************* 16. Performing History on the Victorian Stage Professor Richard Schoch will discuss why the theater was a powerful agent of historical consciousness in 19th-century Britain, at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. He will show how accuracy of theatrical scenery and the presence of live actors recreating legendary events established the Victorian theater as a place where history was reclaimed and restored for a mass audience. http://aith.unl.edu/conf/ ************************************************************************* 17. SNR Fall Seminar Series (GPCESU) 2007 "Effects of Coyotes and Release Site Selection on Survival and Movement of Translocated Swift Foxes in the Badlands Ecosystem of South Dakota," will be presented by Greg Schroeder, Badlands National Park Service, at 3 p.m. Nov. 7 in Hardin Hall Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 18. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Dr. Lindahl of Chemistry, Biophysics/Biochemistry at the University of Texas A&M, will present "Iron Metabolism in Mitochondria: A Biophysical Approach," at 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in N172 Beadle. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. http://biochem.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 19. Center for Biology Chemistry and Redox Biology Center Dr. Elias Arner, docent/associate professor, dean of Postgraduate Education, of Karolinska Institutet, Sweden will present "Redox Biology and Cancer-Focus on Thioredoxin Reductase and Novel Selenium-based Biotechnology," at 4 p.m. Nov. 13 in N172 Beadle. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. http://biochem.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 20. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2007 Seminar Series Jim Stubbendieck, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, and director of Center for Great Plains Studies, UNL, will present "Experiences with Wildlife in South Africa," at 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Nebraska East Union. Refreshments available. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf07.html ************************************************************************* 21. Department of Chemistry Colloquium Nov. 9 Professor Hung-wen Liu from University of Texas, Austin, will present "Learning Nature's Strategies for Making Unusual Sugars," at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in Room 112, Hamilton Hall. Sponsored by the Research Council. The lecture is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 22. Philosophy Colloquium Nov. 12 "Applying Pragmatics to Epistemology," will be presented by Kent Bach, professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, San Francisco State University, at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in 1007 Oldfather Hall. Participants in the discussion will be expected to have read the paper in advance. Copies of the paper are available in the Philosophy Department office, 1010 Oldfather Hall. http://www.unl.edu/philosop/speaker/speaker/Bach.pdf ************************************************************************* 23. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Lecture Nov. 12 Dr. David Steffen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Center at UNL, will present "Congenital Defects in Calves of the Great Plains," at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 in 145 VBS. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 24. There's Wildlife Out There - Nov 14 Sheila Kepler will present "There's Wildlife Out There!" during the UAAD monthly meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 in the East Union. Bring your own brown bag lunch. For more information, call 472-0585. Kepler will speak about communication styles and how to identify the communication styles of others and interact in a more efficient manner. http://uaad.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 25. Drupal Meet-up Nov. 14 Are you a web developer interested in content management? Come to a Drupal meet-up sponsored by the Center on Children, Families, and the Law, from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Nebraska Union (room posted). The event is open to the public. http://www.drupal.org ************************************************************************* 26. University Bookstore players of the week Meet Loran Kaiser and Bill LaFleur, members of the 1997 Husker championship team. They will be signing autographs at the University Bookstore from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 before the Kansas State game. For more information, call the Bookstore at 472-7300. ************************************************************************* 27. Distance Education Faculty Demonstration and Luncheon A panel of distance education faculty and administrators will address Assessing Distance Education Programs during a luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Nebraska Union. Go to the Web site listed below to register, or contact Trey Cox at icox2@unl.edu or call 472-4340. http://extended.unl.edu/forms/luncheon ************************************************************************* 28. Peace Corps General Information Session Come learn more about the Peace Corps application process, benefits and challenges of service, and life as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Nebraska Union (room posted). Students, friends, and family are welcome. Sponsored by Career Services. http://www.peacecorps.gov/ ************************************************************************* 29. Role of the Supervisor in Performance Improvement - Nov 14 Fred Luthans will present an interactive seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at Gallup University, Omaha. UNL faculty and staff receive a 30 percent discount. To register or for details, call Department of Management, Business Seminars 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 30. 'Dawn of Space Age' opens Nov. 11 at Mueller Planetarium A new fulldome planetarium show, "Dawn of the Space Age," opening Nov. 11 at Mueller Planetarium will provide viewers with an immersive trip to the Moon and the history of humanity's first trips into space. "Dawn" begins with the launch of Sputnik and covers important Soviet space history as well as the American Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs. Along the way are glimpses of the Viking mission to Mars and the Voyager mission to the outer planets. The program leads viewers to the International Space Station, the X-prize winning private space ship and on to future Mars exploration. The program shows on Saturdays at 2 and 3 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Running time is 41 minutes. Mueller Planetarium is in the University of Nebraska State Museum (Morrill Hall), 14th and U streets. Tickets for UNL faculty staff and students are $3 (with valid UNL ID). http://www.spacelaser.com ************************************************************************* 31. "Dark Side of the Moon the Fulldome Experience" at Planetarium "Dark Side of the Moon the Fulldome Experience" is a digital realization of the entire classic album and will fill the Mueller dome with both concrete and abstract imagery. Be surrounded with the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd's music in this 43 minute show. This is not a laser show as audiences have seen in the past, but the next generation of computer-developed imagery. A trailer is available at the Planetarium's Website listed below. It will play Nov. 9 at 8 and 9 p.m., and will repeat Nov. 16 at 8 and 9 p.m. Tickets are sold at the Museum front desk the night of the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price is $5 per person (or $4 for UNL faculty, staff and students). http://www.spacelaser.com ************************************************************************* 32. Filmmaker Jennifer Fox speaking at the Ross Filmmaker Jennifer Fox will be appearing at screenings of her film Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman for Q&A sessions with the audiences. * Nov. 9 (Parts 1 and 2) at 7:30 p.m. * Nov. 10 (Parts 3 and 4) at 7:30 p.m. * Nov. 11 (Parts 5 and 6) at 1 p.m. Fox is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning director, producer, camera woman and educator who has been involved in countless documentaries over the last 25 years. At screenings of her film Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman, she lays bare her own turbulent life to penetrate what it means to be a free woman today. Visit the Ross Web site for more information. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 33. Canadian novelist Vanderhaeghe to speak Nov. 7 Guy Vanderhaeghe, Canadian novelist and St. Thomas More scholar at the University of Saskatchewan, will give a talk and reading 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q Street. He is the author of "The Englishman's Boy," which is being made into a CBC miniseries, and "The Last Crossing," which has won numerous Canadian awards. Vanderhaeghe's talk and visit to UNL classes are sponsored by the History Department, the English Department and Plains Humanities Alliance, Center for Great Plains Studies. For more information, contact Professor Andrew Graybill, 472-3325. http://www.unl.edu/plains/news/news.shtml ************************************************************************* 34. In Search of Mozart and Flying opening Friday at the Ross Playing Nov. 9-15: * In Search of Mozart: The first major documentary feature devoted to the life of the classical composer, In Search of Mozart follows his many journeys through Europe, uncovering information about the prolific composer's life. * Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman: Acclaimed filmmaker Jennifer Fox maps the world of female life and sexuality today-from the dramatic turns in her own life to the stories of women around the globe that shed light on the universal issues all women face. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 35. UNL Staff Art at the Rotunda Gallery The 2nd Annual UNL Staff Art Exhibition is now on display through Nov. 16 in the Nebraska Union Rotunda Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16. The exhibition and reception are open to the public. For more information, call 472-2887. ************************************************************************* 36. Sweet Classics and Classic Sweets On Nov. 14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., East Campus will host an evening of classical music and desserts. The event will be held in the East Campus Union and music will be provided by the UNL School of Music, the Graduate Woodwind Quintet and the Junge Saxophone Quartet, with desserts provided by the Culinology Hospitality Management Club. The event is presented by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the College of Education and Human Sciences. For more information, contact John Markwell at jmarkwell2@unl.edu or 472-7912. ************************************************************************* 37. Community Artist Clark Whittington to lecture Nov. 9 Nationally acclaimed community artist Clark Whittington will deliver a public lecture on community arts and the Art-o-Mat project at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at in Richards Hall, room 15. An Art-o-Mat is a re-styled vending machine, outfitted to dispense small pieces of art for $5. These community art vending machines are in prestigious venues throughout the United States and the world, including The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, The Frost Museum in Miami. UNL's Art-o-Mat is located in the Mary Riepma Ross Theatre. This event is free and open to the public. http://artomat.org ************************************************************************* 38. School of Music Events: Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 * Nov 8 at noon; Nov 9 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov 11 at 3 p.m., UNL Opera will present Mozart's comedic opera Cosi fan tutte in Kimball Recital Hall. Directed by Ariel Bybee with the UNL Philharmonia under the direction of Tyler White. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are available through the Lied Center Box Office at 472-4747 or 800-432-3231. * Nov 11, 7:30 p.m., UNL Saxophone Ensemble will give a recital in Westbrook Recital Hall, Room 119. This performance is free and open to the public. * Nov 12, 7:30 p.m., Student Brass Ensembles will give a recital in Westbrook Recital Hall, Room 119. This performance is free and open to the public. Additional information and registration can be found on the UNL School of Music Web site. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 39. UNL Visual Artists in Practice hold Open Studio Night Visual Artists in Practice (VAP), a group of UNL's graduate fine arts students, invite you to view their current work from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16. Start by getting your studio maps and refreshments at either Woods Hall or the second floor of Richards Hall, directly south of Memorial Stadium. Visit with artists working in a variety of media. Graduate students and select undergraduates will represent the department. Eat, drink, and chat with the artists while milling about the studios. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information, visit the Web site listed below or e-mail sarahliddleblitz@hotmail.com. http://www.unl.edu/vap ************************************************************************* 40. For Husker Fans Only The University Bookstore will host Rich Wolfe, author of "For Husker Fans Only," at 9 a.m. Nov. 10. Stop by the Bookstore to pick up an autographed copy of this memory-filled book. For each copy sold, $4 will be donated to TeamMates. Call the Bookstore at 472-7300 for more information. ************************************************************************* 41. Raag, UNL Student Organization - Classical Indian Music Concert A Classical Indian Music Concert by Shyam Mulrali on saxophone will presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov 17 in the Great Plains Room of the East Campus. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for non-students, $25 for donors (two tickets). For reservations call 484-0484 or 613-8665. ************************************************************************* 42. Sheldon Invites You to Collection Campaign Party The Sheldon invites museum supporters to a gala event at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, where you can preview the "Sheldon Survey" exhibition and vote on the selection of Sheldon's next addition to its collections. A donation of $125 per person is required as this is a fundraising event for the Nebraska Art Association. Contact Monica Babcock at 472-2463 for tickets. http://www.sheldonartgallery.org ************************************************************************* 43. Sheldon Hosts College Night The Sheldon invites students, class groups and instructors to enjoy its offerings during a special opening from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. Sheldon's permanent collection and special exhibitions will be available for guided tours (call 472-4524) or informal visits. Pizza and beverages will be offered. http://www.sheldonartgallery.org ************************************************************************* 44. Sheldon Hosts "Sheldon Survey" Reception and Artist Talk Sheldon invites you to the "Sheldon Survey" exhibition opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. The exhibit celebrates 20 contemporary artists who are contributing to the development of American art of our time. Critically acclaimed sculptor James Surls, who creates wooden objects with intriguing designs, will speak at 5:30 p.m. and a reception will follow. http://www.sheldonartgallery.org ************************************************************************* 45. NET Television's Murder House Looks at CSI Trainees "Murder House," a new NET Television production airing at 9 p.m. Nov. 8 on NET1 Channel 12, alternates between following teams of crime scene investigator trainees as they process two fictional crime scenes and the role actual CSIs played in the 2006 conviction of Christopher Edwards for the Omaha murder of Jessica O'Grady. http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/murderhouse/ ************************************************************************* 46. High School Volleyball Championships on NET Television The top high school girls volleyball teams in Nebraska take to the court to determine which schools will lay claim to the state championship trophies on "Nebraska High School Girls Volleyball Championships" airing live statewide on Nov. 10, on NET1 Channel 12 and in high-definition on NET-HD from Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln. The championship contests begin with the Class D-1 finals at 9:30 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. by the Class C-1 match and the Class A championship match at 12:30 p.m. The finals action picks up again at 5 p.m with the Class B match, followed by the Class D-2 competition at 6:30 p.m. and, wrapping up the day's action, the Class C-2 finals at 8 p.m. ************************************************************************* 47. Colorado vs. Nebraska Volleyball on NET Television Colorado vs. Nebraska Volleyball will be broadcast live from the NU Coliseum, when "Nebraska Volleyball" airs at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 on NET1 Channel 12 and in high-definition on NET-HD. http://www.netnebraska.org/television/sports/index.html ************************************************************************* 48. Faculty Forum Nov. 13 The UNL Office of Technology Development will hold a Faculty Forum on angel investments in technology startup companies at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13 in the Nebraska Union. The forum will feature Charles Matthews, director of Tech Coast Angels, and co-founder and past president of the San Diego Tech Coast Angels. For more information and to register, visit the Web site listed below. http://otd.unl.edu/seminars/meettheangelinvestor.php ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *