************************************************************** ** 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 29, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Drug-Free Campus Policy 2. Inventory Surplus Warehouse New Location Reminder 3. UNL-LAMP Opportunities 4. Academic Affairs Winter E-Newsletter Posted 5. Dance Marathon Volunteer Registration 6. Call for Applications - CCSW 7. Nominations Due for 2008-2009 UNOPA Officers 8. UAAD Seeking Nominations for Donaldson and Oldt Awards 9. UNL EITC Super Site 10. Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Arts 11. NSF - Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities 12. WGS Karen Dunning Scholarly Paper/Creative Activity Award 13. TIAA-CREF February 2008 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule 14. Fidelity February 2008 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule 15. 2008 Big Red Summer Academic Camps 16. X-Training Challenge 08, Jan. 28-March 14, Campus Recreation 17. February Rec and Leisure Classes - UNL Campus Rec Centers 18. Adult CPR and A.E.D. Training - UNL Campus Rec Center 19. MAC Office 2008 projected availability 20. Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program Seminar EVENTS TO ATTEND: 21. 'Dinosaurs and Disasters' Feb. 2 at NU State Museum 22. Larry Johns Retirement Reception Feb. 13 23. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 30 24. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Jan. 31 25. Water Center, School of Natural Resources, Spring Seminar 2008 26. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 27. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP) 28. Aging Interest Group Meets on Friday 29. Atlas.ti Hands-On Workshop for Qualitative/Mixed-Methods Research 30. Insights into Internships ARTS AND MEDIA: 31. First Friday Welcome for Art Farm at Sheldon Art Gallery 32. The Savages and Note by Note opening Friday at the Ross 33. School of Music Events: Jan. 29-Feb. 4 34. Lied Center events: Jan. 30-Feb. 6 ************************************************************************* 1. Drug-Free Campus Policy All UNL employees (faculty and staff) are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Campus Policy. The policy is available on-line at the Web site listed below. Contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 472-3101 or by email at hroffice2@unl.edu with questions or requests for additional information. http://www.unl.edu/unlpub/drugfree.html ************************************************************************* 2. Inventory Surplus Warehouse New Location Reminder The Inventory Surplus Warehouse is now located in the former Textron Building, 900 N. 22nd Street, on City Campus (the entrance is on the southwest corner of the building). If you have any questions, contact John Lohmeier at 472-1187. ************************************************************************* 3. UNL-LAMP Opportunities Faculty are encouraged to tell their students about the UNL-LAMP mentoring team, an enriching cross-cultural opportunity for college students. They provide training, a flexible schedule, and students may qualify for up to three credit hours. Apply by Feb. 1. Contact them at 472-4998 or lamp2@unl.edu. http://www.unl.edu/lri/LAMP.htm ************************************************************************* 4. Academic Affairs Winter E-Newsletter Posted The latest edition of the Office of Academic Affairs winter E-Newsletter has been posted. Visit the newsletter at the site below. Items include an update on the ACE program, which has won campuswide endorsement. http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/newsletter.shtml ************************************************************************* 5. Dance Marathon Volunteer Registration Dance Marathon is a UNL organization that raises money for the Children's Hospital. They have over 600 dancers in the Nebraska Union and they need volunteers for the event. Volunteers work a three-hour shift between 5 p.m. on Feb 22 and 11 a.m. on Feb 23. Visit their Web site to fill out a volunteer registration form. http://www.unldancemarathon.com/dmvolunteerregistration.doc ************************************************************************* 6. Call for Applications - CCSW The Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women (CCSW) is now seeking Office/Service and Managerial/Professional Staff applications. The purpose of the CCSW is to enhance the status of women at UNL, by advising the Chancellor on issues pertaining to gender equity and on specific concerns of women faculty, staff and students at the University. Recent issues include UNL's daycare and family friendly policies for faculty and staff. Each Council meets monthly to work on projects related to the needs of women and to develop recommendations for the Chancellor. They meet with the Chancellor each semester to establish mutual goals and to discuss progress toward those goals. Membership on the Commission requires a time commitment of approximately one hour per week, with occasional projects that require more time. Submit applications and supporting materials to Jan Deeds, 340 Nebraska Union, 68588-0446 or via email. To learn more about CCSW visit the Web site listed below. http://www.unl.edu/ccsw/ ************************************************************************* 7. Nominations Due for 2008-2009 UNOPA Officers Do you know someone that would be a great UNOPA Officer? Are you ready to grow in your profession, get more involved? Challenge yourself and others. Anyone can submit nominations, so encourage and support people in your office, submit their names. Talk to any of our current officers for more information or check out their Web site for officer duty descriptions. Nominations are due to Donette Petersen, 1010 OLDH, CC 0321 by Jan. 31. http://www.unl.edu/unopa ************************************************************************* 8. UAAD Seeking Nominations for Donaldson and Oldt Awards UAAD is accepting nominations for the 2008 Carl A. Donaldson Award for Excellence in Management and the Floyd S. Oldt Award for Exceptional Service to the University. Nominees are Management (non-faculty) staff, but need not be UAAD members. These awards will be presented at the UAAD Annual Founder's Day program on Feb. 26. All nomination materials are due by Feb. 1, and are available on the UAAD web site at the Web site listed below or by contacting Sue Walker at 472-5409 or swalker1@unl.edu. http://uaad.unl.edu/awards.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. UNL EITC Super Site It's tax time. Come serve at UNL's Free Tax Preparation Days by providing childcare, serving as an interpreter, and or greeting low-income working families. Sessions will be held Jan. 26 through Feb. 10 (East Union) and from Feb. 24 through March 2 (Nebraska Union). Monday through Thursday hours are 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Contact Linda Moody at Student Involvement, 472-2454. ************************************************************************* 10. Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Arts Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Arts - FY 2009 Grants for Arts Projects. Deadlines for Access to Artistic Excellence are March 10 and Aug. 11; deadline for Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth is June 9. Applications for the Grants for Arts Projects program are limited to one per organization (either for Access to Artistic Excellence or Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth). If you are interested in developing a proposal, complete a Notification of Intent to Submit no later than Feb. 5. For more information regarding the internal selection process, visit the Web site below or contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, 472-2851. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_intent.php ************************************************************************* 11. NSF - Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities Limited Submission - NSF Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities: Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation. The deadline is June 23, the 4th Monday in June annually thereafter. Two entries per institution. If two are submitted, at least one must involve cyberinfrastructure. Principal investigators are strongly encouraged to consult with the cognizant program officers before submitting cyber-enabled instrumentation requests. If you are interested in developing a proposal, complete a Notification of Intent to Submit form listed at the Web site below no later than Feb. 22, 2008. For more information regarding the internal selection process contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, 472-2851. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_intent.php ************************************************************************* 12. WGS Karen Dunning Scholarly Paper/Creative Activity Award Each spring, the Women's and Gender Studies Program sponsors the Karen Dunning Award. Awards of at least $200 each will be presented to two undergraduate students and two graduate students on the basis of relevance to Women's and Gender Studies, quality of the work, originality, and potential impact. Staff and faculty can refer interested students to the Web site below to download applications for this and other WGS awards. http://www.unl.edu/womenssp/undergraduate/awards.shtml ************************************************************************* 13. TIAA-CREF February 2008 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Wick Alumni Center Library, and on Feb. 6, 13 and 20 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. ************************************************************************* 14. Fidelity February 2008 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule A Fidelity consultant will be available Feb. 19 at the Nebraska Union and on Feb. 20 at the East 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. ************************************************************************* 15. 2008 Big Red Summer Academic Camps Big Red Summer Academic Camps are career exploration camps that give all youth the chance to explore the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, meet people from across the nation, and spend time investigating an interest or potential career. Topics include culinary arts, dance, movie making, spiders, theatre and more. Camps run June 15-20. See Web site for more info. http://bigredcamps.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 16. X-Training Challenge 08, Jan. 28-March 14, Campus Recreation Earn points by participating in activities and you could win a flat screen TV, iPod Touch, or an iPod Nano. This seven-week incentive program encourages individuals to take a diverse and active approach in his/her quest for health and well being. The price is $25 and open to UNL students and CREC members only. The registration deadline is Feb. 21. http://crec.unl.edu/fitness/xtraining.shtml ************************************************************************* 17. February Rec and Leisure Classes - UNL Campus Rec Centers UNL Campus Recreation will offer the following classes starting in February: * Weight Loss 101 (starts Feb. 1); * Kayak 1 (Feb. 4 and 18); * Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons (starts Feb. 5); * Basic Massage Lessons (Feb. 11); and * 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (starts Feb. 25). Open to students, CREC members, and the general public. For registration and details about dates, prices and locations, call 472-3467 or visit the Web site. http://crec.unl.edu/recclasses/index.shtml ************************************************************************* 18. Adult CPR and A.E.D. Training - UNL Campus Rec Center UNL Campus Recreation will offer an American Red Cross Adult CPR and A.E.D. Training from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in Suite 230, UNL Campus Recreation. Open to students, CREC members and the general public. For registration and details call 472-3467 or visit the Web site. http://crec.unl.edu/recclasses/index.shtml ************************************************************************* 19. MAC Office 2008 projected availability Computer Sales Customer Service projects availability for the following items: * MAC Office 2008 download for Campus Agreement customers - Feb. 1; * MAC Office 2008 Media for departments - around Feb. 8-10; * MAC Office 2008 Media for faculty/staff/students - around March 15. If you have any questions, call Computer Sales at 472-5785. ************************************************************************* 20. 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 March 31. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The registration deadline is March 17. Contact Jill Gifford at 472-2819 or jgifford1@unl.edu for an information packet. ************************************************************************* 21. 'Dinosaurs and Disasters' Feb. 2 at NU State Museum A Fun Day of Science at Morrill Hall, this year highlighting ANDRILL and the International Polar Year program. There will be learning stations with games, activities and demonstrations led by Department of Geosciences and State Museum scientists. Topics include: global climate change, fossils, geology, natural disasters, plus planetarium shows. Bring a rock or fossil for identification. The event is free with UNL faculty/staff/student ID; $10 for a family; $5 for an adult; and $3 for a child ages 5-18; under 4 is free. Planetarium shows are extra. Call 472-2642. http://www.museum.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 22. Larry Johns Retirement Reception Feb. 13 A retirement reception will be held for Larry Johns from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the first floor conference romm of the Harper Dining Service Building. Johns has been with UNL for 30 years. ************************************************************************* 23. Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 30 "Hidden Features of Arabidopsis Transcriptome Revealed by Genome-wide High-Resolution Mapping of the Targets of the Exosome Complex," will be presented by Dr. Dmitry Belostotsky, University of Missouri, at 4 p.m. Jan. 30 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 24. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Jan. 31 "Catching Neutrinos in the Antarctic Icecap," will be presented by Dr. David Z. Besson, University of Kansas, at 4 p.m. in Brace Lab 211 and refreshments precede the lecture at 3:30 p.m. in Brace Lab 201. This event is free and open to the public. http://physics.unl.edu/news/colloquium.shtml ************************************************************************* 25. Water Center, School of Natural Resources, Spring Seminar 2008 "Adaptive Management: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty," will be presented by Clinton Moore, U.S. Geological Survey, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in Hardin Hall Auditorium, 3310 Holdrege Street. The event is hosted by Craig Allen. http://watercenter.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 26. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Ken Mankoff, GISS/NASA, will present "EdGCM: Climate Modeling for Everyone," at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 in Bessey Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 27. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP) This Employee Assistance Program (EAP) facilitated support group's next meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Nebraska Union (room posted). Guest speaker Donna Washburn from LIFE Office will discuss the topic of caregivers taking care of themselves. 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 the following site. http://hr.unl.edu/eap/eapsupportgroup.shtml ************************************************************************* 28. Aging Interest Group Meets on Friday The Gerontology Department invites the university community to its Aging Interest Group meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 1 in room 511 of Nebraska Hall. Dr. Dianne Travers-Gustafson will present a program on the benefits of Vitamin D and Calcium in reducing cancer risk. For more information call 472-0754. ************************************************************************* 29. Atlas.ti Hands-On Workshop for Qualitative/Mixed-Methods Research The SSP Core will be sponsoring an Atlas.ti Hands-On Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 in 104 Benton Hall. Dr. Ron Shope will present this workshop designed for qualitative and/or mixed-methods researchers who want to learn how to use Atlas.ti. More information and online registration available on the Web site listed below. http://ssp.unl.edu/upcomingevents.html#Atlas ************************************************************************* 30. Insights into Internships Career Services will present the Insights into Internships workshop on at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 7 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/ ************************************************************************* 31. First Friday Welcome for Art Farm at Sheldon Art Gallery Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery's monthy First Friday reception welcomes Art Farm to The Sheldon. The reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1. Visitors are invited to enjoy appetizers and a cash bar in the Great Hall. Admission to the reception and exhibition are free. http://www.sheldonartgallery.org/ ************************************************************************* 32. The Savages and Note by Note opening Friday at the Ross * The Savages (Feb. 1-14) - A sister (Laura Linney) and brother (Philip Seymour Hoffman) face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father. Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actress Laura Linney and Best Original Screenplay. * Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 (Feb 1-7) - A feature-length independent documentary that follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037 - from forest floor to concert hall. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 33. School of Music Events: Jan. 29-Feb. 4 * Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., University Singers and Philharmonia Opera / Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Peter A. Eklund and Dr. Tyler Goodrich White will give a concert in Kimball Recital Hall. Faculty artist Kate Butler, mezzo-soprano, is the soloist. * Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Faculty artist, David Neely, violin, will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. * Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Faculty artist, Paul Haar, saxophone, will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. Performing with Dr. Haar will be Michael Cotton, piano, Susan Levine, choreography, UNL Woodwind Faculty: John Bailey, flute, Diane Barger, clarinet, William McMullen, oboe, and Jeffrey McCray, bassoon, The Westbrook Saxophone Quartet: Elizabeth Love, soprano saxophone, Andrew Allen, alto saxophone, Zak Pischnotte, tenor saxophone, Doug Bogatz, baritone saxophone, UNL Faculty Brass Quintet: Craig Bircher, trumpet, Darryl White, trumpet, Alan Mattingly, horn, Scott Anderson, trombone, and Craig Fuller, tuba. Additional information and registration can be found on the UNL School of Music Web site. 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. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 34. Lied Center events: Jan. 30-Feb. 6 * Feb. 1 - Natalie MacMaster, Canadian fiddler who performs Celtic and American roots music. * Feb. 2 - Moiseyev Dance Company, 80-member emsemble known for their vibrant renditions of Eastern European folk dance. * Feb. 5-6 - "Ring of Fire," Broadway smash featuring 38 of Johnny Cash's best known songs. UNL Faculty/Staff can get 10 percent off on two tickets to any Lied Center season event. For more information on any Lied shows, visit: http://www.unl.edu/lied ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *