************************************************************** ** 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 20, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Non-cred Chinese Language Classes offered by Confucius Institute 2. Nominations for Donaldson and Oldt Awards being sought EVENTS TO ATTEND: 3. Job Search Survival today 4. Nebraska Colloquium - Jan. 21 - Professor David Forsythe 5. Nebraska Infrastructure Topic of Olson Seminar 6. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminars 7. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminars 8. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 21 9. Jan. 21 Water Seminar Series features Dave Rus 10. One-on-One Visit with Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda, Feb. 6 11. Educational Administration and Student Affairs Grad Student Seminar Feb. 5 12. Educational Administration and Student Affairs Seminar, Feb. 5 13. Graduate/Professional School Programs offered by Career Services 14. NUgrant Basics Workshop 15. Save 30 percent with FedEx 16. Free Seminar: Planning and Saving For Retirement 17. Parking Advisory Committee Meeting - Jan. 26 18. W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society Induction Ceremony ARTS AND MEDIA: 19. Playwright Tony Kushner on NET Television and at the Lied Center 20. School of Music Events: Jan. 20-26 21. NET Radio's "Friday Live" from Lied on Jan. 23 22. Met Opera HD Live: Orfeo ed Euridice shows Jan. 24 and 25 at Ross 23. Stranded Opening Friday at the Ross, Slumdog Millionaire continues ************************************************************************* 1. Non-cred Chinese Language Classes offered by Confucius Institute The Confucius Institute at UNL is offering Beginning Chinese I and II, Intermediate Chinese I and II, and Introduction to Chinese Folk Songs I for adults, middle school and high school students; Beginnning Chinese II and III, and Learning and Singing Chinese Songs III for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. Classes start Jan. 20. Register on-line or download mail in form. If you have questions regarding these classes contact 472-5370 or jyoung@unlnotes.unl.edu. Note new Web address. http://onlineundergraduate.unl.edu/confucius/ ************************************************************************* 2. Nominations for Donaldson and Oldt Awards being sought UAAD is accepting nominations for the 2009 Carl A. Donaldson Award for Excellence in Management and the Floyd S. Oldt Award for Exceptional Service to the University. These awards are presented annually to managerial/professional staff at the UAAD Annual Founders' Day Program. The award recipients each receive a plaque, a $1,000 stipend and a one-year membership to UAAD. Nomination forms and criteria are available on the UAAD web site. Nominations are due Feb. 1. http://uaad.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 3. Job Search Survival today Career Services will present Job Search Survival, a free workshop from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Nebraska Union. Topics include Husker Hire Link, job search strategies, resumes/cover letters, and interviewing. An additional session will focus on international students and gaining career experience in the US. http://www.unl.edu/careers/events/survival.shtml ************************************************************************* 4. Nebraska Colloquium - Jan. 21 - Professor David Forsythe Professor David Forsythe, Political Science, UNL, will present "Democracy and Human Rights in the Context of Terrorism," at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. This lecture is part of the Nebraska Colloquium lectures "Democracy's Future." http://www.unl.edu/nebcolloquium ************************************************************************* 5. Nebraska Infrastructure Topic of Olson Seminar Sandra Scofield, director of the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative, will present the Jan. 21 Paul A. Olson Seminar in Great Plains Studies. The title of her presentation is "A Crash Course in Infrastructure: Expensive but Essential Components for Rural (and Urban) Nebraska's Future." The seminar will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St. The seminar and a 3 p.m. reception in the museum are free and open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/plains ************************************************************************* 6. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminars "Learning Together Online" will be presented by Jim King, professor, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 at the East Campus Union. Check kiosk for room. Refreshments available at 2:30 p.m. ************************************************************************* 7. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminars "Grape Expectations: Nebraska's Emerging Grape and Wine Industry" will be presented by Paul Read, professor of Agronomy and Horticulture, at 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at the East Campus Union. Check the kiosk for room location. Refreshments will be available starting at 2:30 p.m. ************************************************************************* 8. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 21 "Plasma Membrane Microdomains Promote Cell Wall Organization, Morphogenesis, and Virulence of the Fungal Pathogen Candida albicans," will be presented by Dr. James Konopka, SUNY-Stony Brook University, at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. This event is open to the public. http://biotech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 9. Jan. 21 Water Seminar Series features Dave Rus "Evapotranspiration from Riparian Vegetation in Nebraska" will be presented by Dave Rus, USGS Nebraska Water Science Center, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in Hardin Hall, First Floor Auditorium; 3310 Holdrege Street, East Campus. ************************************************************************* 10. One-on-One Visit with Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda, Feb. 6 One-on-One visits with Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 by appointment only. A 20-minute appointment can be arranged by contacting Cindy DeRyke, 141 TEAC (0360), 472-3728, cderyke1@unl.edu. The visits are sponsored by Educational Administration, Student Affairs, UNL Research Council, Qualitative Mixed Methods Center, and the College of Education and Human Sciences. http://cehs.unl.edu/edad/baxtermagolda.shtml ************************************************************************* 11. Educational Administration and Student Affairs Grad Student Seminar Feb. 5 "Qualitative Research Methods" and "College Student Cognitive Develompent Theory" will be discussed by Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda at 2:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Auditorium, Open to Graduate Students Only. Sponsored by: Educational Administration, Student Affairs, UNL Research Council, Qualitative Mixed Methods Center, College of Education and Human Sciences. http://cehs.unl.edu/edad/baxtermagolda.shtml ************************************************************************* 12. Educational Administration and Student Affairs Seminar, Feb. 5 "Studying Self-Authorishop through Longitudinal Interviews" will be presented by Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda, University of Miami-Ohio, at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Educational Administration, Student Affairs, UNL Research Council, Qualitative Mixed Methods Center, and the College of Education and Human Sciences. http://cehs.unl.edu/edad/baxtermagolda.shtml ************************************************************************* 13. Graduate/Professional School Programs offered by Career Services Career Services is sponsoring free programs for students interested in Graduate/Professional School. Programs begin at 6 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. Feb. 2 - Preparing for the GRE; Feb. 3 - Preparing for the LSAT; Feb.4 - Preparing for Health-related Entrance Exams; Feb. 5 - Interviewing for Professional Schools. http://www.unl.edu/careers ************************************************************************* 14. NUgrant Basics Workshop The Office of Research will continue its hands-on workshops in NUgrant Basics for researchers and research administrators the final Wednesday of each month through May. The next session is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in 201 Alexander West. For more information or to register, visit the Web site listed below. http://research.unl.edu/nuramp/nugrant.shtml ************************************************************************* 15. Save 30 percent with FedEx Save 30 percent or more on small package shipments. All UNL staff involved in the shipment of small packages for express delivery (overnight next day, 2nd day, 3rd day, international, or ground 5-6 days) are invited to attend an informational meeting presented by FedEx representatives at 9 a.m. Jan. 27 in the Nebraska Union, and 11 a.m. in the Nebraska East Union. Rooms will be posted on Union Kiosks. Topics covered will be: 30 percent cost savings over other delivery services; How to place shipments with FedEx online; UNL department account set up; how to track shipments and more. E-mail your attendance RSVP to unlpurchasing2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 16. Free Seminar: Planning and Saving For Retirement The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will provide tips and resources for setting retirement goals, determining how much you need to save, reviewing where you are at now and making any necessary adjustments. They will also explain the differences between ROTH and Traditional IRAs. Seating is limited so call 472-2087 for reservations. Pick from two dates: noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Nebraska Union or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Nebraska East Union. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 17. Parking Advisory Committee Meeting - Jan. 26 The Parking Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Parking and Transit Services Conference Room, 625 Stadium Drive, Suite A. This meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions, contact Parking and Transit Services at 472-1800. ************************************************************************* 18. W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society Induction Ceremony The campus community is invited to the induction ceremony of the first class of W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society at 3 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Culture Center. The event is open to the public. Additional information is available at the Web site listed below. http://www.unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter/ ************************************************************************* 19. Playwright Tony Kushner on NET Television and at the Lied Center Award-winning playwright and political activist Tony Kusher is profiled on "Wrestling With Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner," airing tonight (Jan. 20) at 10 p.m. on NET1 and NET-HD. At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Kushner appears at the Lied Center for an intimate 90-minute discussion with Lincoln author and clinical psychologist Dr. Mary Piper. Call 472-4747 or visit the Web site listed below for tickets. http://liedcenter.org ************************************************************************* 20. School of Music Events: Jan. 20-26 * Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m., faculty artist Julie Yoon will give a violin recital in Kimball Recital Hall. Fellow faculty artists Paul Barnes, piano, Jonah Sirota, viola, and Gregory Beaver, cello, will accompany Yoon. This event is free and open to the public. * Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m., faculty artist Christopher Marks will give an organ recital in Kimball Recital Hall. Performing with Marks will be fellow faculty artists Karen Becker, cello, Julie Yoon, violin, and mezzo-soprano Kate Butler. This event is free and open to the public. * Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 will be Audition Day at Westbrook Music Building. * Jan. 23 through Jan. 25 the School of Music will host the Winter Festival for Winds and Percussion. The day-long sessions will take place in Westbrook Music Building and Kimball Recital Hall. * Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m., the Chamber Recital will be performed in Kimball Recital Hall. * Jan. 25 at 3 p.m., the Festival Finale Concert will be performed in Kimball Recital Hall. These recitals are free and open to the public. * Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m., the fifth annual Celebration of American Song will feature the works of American composer, Jerome Kern. Faculty artist, Alisa Belflower wrote and directs this program which will feature voice faculty, alumni, and graduate students in performances by Kern. Dean Giacomo Oliva will provide the piano accompaniment. Presented in two acts with an intermission. 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 ************************************************************************* 21. NET Radio's "Friday Live" from Lied on Jan. 23 Join host William Stibor for "Friday Live" from the Lied Center at 9 a.m. Jan. 23 to preview the second half of the Lied season, with Broadway shows "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Ain't Misbehavin'" as well as the Chiara String Quartet, who'll perform during the show. Becky Van De Bogart will be on hand to talk about that evening's live broadcast of the Third Chair Chamber Players' concert on NET Radio. 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/radio ************************************************************************* 22. Met Opera HD Live: Orfeo ed Euridice shows Jan. 24 and 25 at Ross Broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage - Orfeo ed Euridice. Mark A Morris's acclaimed production returns. This complete vision for Gluck features the artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the male title role. The alluring Danielle de Niese is Orfeo's adored wife, Euridice, who inspires the hero to face the underworld for her sake. Broadcast live at noon on Jan. 24, with an encore presentation at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Visit the Ross Web site for more information. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 23. Stranded Opening Friday at the Ross, Slumdog Millionaire continues * Stranded (Jan. 23-29) - In this riveting documentary, for the first time ever survivors of the famous 1972 Andes plane crash tell their harrowing story of survival in their own words. * Slumdog Millionaire (Jan. 9-29) - Winner of Four Golden Globes including Best Picture (Drama) and Best Director, Danny Boyle's acclaimed film tells the story of an impoverished Indian teen who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?," wins, and is then suspected of cheating. http://www.theross.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *