************************************************************** ** 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 27, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. New Regulations Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 2. Submit Information for Research Fair Booklet by Jan. 30 3. Convocations Committee Application Deadline March 27 4. Deadline for Donaldson and Oldt nominations extended to Feb. 6 5. 1st Monday Massage Sale - UNL Campus Rec Center 6. Upcoming Adult Rec and Leisure Classes - UNL Campus Recreation 7. Need Statistical Help? 8. Educational Session Opportunity 9. NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair 10. Still Time to Apply for the Research Development Fellows Program EVENTS TO ATTEND: 11. Dinosaurs and Disasters: A Fun Family Day with Scientists 12. Water Seminar Jan. 28 featuring Dean Eisenhauer 13. Chemistry Colloquium Jan. 30 14. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 28 15. NCUWM Math-Biology talk Jan. 30 16. Department of Mathematics Special Colloquium 17. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 18. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminars 19. Center for Biological Chemistry with Redox Biology Center Seminar 20. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Jan. 30 21. Family Swim Night - Jan. 30 22. Data, Donuts, Surveys and Solutions 23. "Small Steps to Health and Wealth" Workshop Series 24. UNL, City Begin Networking for Sustainability with Feb. 6 Event 25. Nebraska Women's Gymnastics Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day 26. Free Home Buying Seminar from the Credit Union ARTS AND MEDIA: 27. Valentine's Day: Sweethearts at Sheldon 28. University of Nebraska Press's "Valentines" is a Sweet Gift 29. Battle For Whiteclay and The Exiles open Friday at the Ross 30. Basketball documentary premieres at The Ross Feb. 3 31. OASIS Movie Night - Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela 32. School of Music Events: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 ************************************************************************* 1. New Regulations Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The U. S. Department of Labor has issued new regulations under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which reflect procedural changes and expansions to include leave rights related to military service. Information on the new regulations is accessible at the URL below. Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to Human Resources at 472-3101 or hroffice2@unl.edu. http://hr.unl.edu/forms/pdf/FMLAPoster.pdf ************************************************************************* 2. Submit Information for Research Fair Booklet by Jan. 30 The Office of Research invites faculty to provide information for the 2008 Major Sponsored Programs and Faculty Awards for Research and Creative Activity booklet that will be distributed at the UNL Research Fair April 14-16. The entry deadline is Jan. 30. Visit the Research Fair Web site to submit entries and learn more. http://researchfair.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 3. Convocations Committee Application Deadline March 27 The University Convocations Committee is now accepting applications for fall 2009. The deadline is March 27. You may access the forms at the Web site listed below. Due to limited funding, only one application per department will be considered. Review of applications will begin shortly after the deadline, with notification of awards in April. http://www.unl.edu/asenate/welcome.htm ************************************************************************* 4. Deadline for Donaldson and Oldt nominations extended to Feb. 6 Nominations for the 2009 Carl A. Donaldson Award for Excellence in Management and the Floyd S. Oldt Award for Exceptional Service to the University will be accepted until Feb. 6. 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. http://uaad.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 5. 1st Monday Massage Sale - UNL Campus Rec Center The UNL Campus Rec Center will have its monthly 1st Monday Massage Sale on Feb. 2. All sessions are 20 percent off this day only. Massages are available in 30, 45, 60, and 90 minute sessions. For details, prices, and to make an appointment, visit the Member Services desk in the Campus Rec Center, call 472-3467, or visit the Web link below. http://crec.unl.edu/sponsorship/events.shtml#MondayMassage ************************************************************************* 6. Upcoming Adult Rec and Leisure Classes - UNL Campus Recreation UNL Campus Recreation is offering the following upcoming adult classes: Adult Swim Lessons (starts Feb. 2); Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons (starts Feb. 3); Basic Massage Lessons (Feb. 16); Adult CPR and AED (Feb. 17); and Beginning Kayak (every Monday in Feb.) Classes are open to students, CREC members, and the general public. Pre-registration is required. Additional information and registration forms are available at the Campus Rec Center, EC Activities Building, by calling 472-367, or visiting the Web site listed below. http://crec.unl.edu/recclasses ************************************************************************* 7. Need Statistical Help? The Department of Statistics offers statistical assistance through its Help Desk located in 354 Hardin Hall North, East Campus, 472-5405. Scheduled hours for Spring Semester are posted on the Statistics Web site. http://statistics.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 8. Educational Session Opportunity UNL 4-H Youth Development is hosting a Volunteer Forum Oct 1-4. Education session proposals are due Feb. 15. All University departments are encouraged to be involved. Sessions are to teach volunteers how to work with young people in a variety of subject matters. More information is available at the Web site listed below. http://4h.unl.edu/volunteers/forum.htm ************************************************************************* 9. NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair UNL Career Services is providing an opportunity for international students to participate in the NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair. The fair is open to International students currently studying at UNL who wish to return to their home country for full-time or internship opportunities; are currently pursuing one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities in the United States; and/or are currently pursuing summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the United States. The virtual fair runs through June 1. http://www.unl.edu/careers/events/NACE-intlfair.shtml ************************************************************************* 10. Still Time to Apply for the Research Development Fellows Program The Office of Research invites pre-tenure faculty to apply to participate in the Research Development Fellows Program, a new initiative to help early career faculty enhance their proposal development skills and prepare a proposal for submission. The application deadline is Feb. 2. For more information, contact Noah Clayton, nclayton3@unl.edu, 472-8031, or visit the Web site listed below. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/fellowsprogram.shtml ************************************************************************* 11. Dinosaurs and Disasters: A Fun Family Day with Scientists The UNL State Museum and the UNL Department of Geosciences will host their annual family fun day, "Dinosaurs and Disasters," from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Morrill Hall (14th and U St.). "Dinosaurs and Disasters" provides a day of discovery and hands-on activities with more than 20 stations staffed by UNL scientists and students. This year's theme is "Changes Over Time." Admission to the museum is $5 for adults (19 and older), $3 for children (5-18 years, 4 and younger are free), and $10 for families (up to two adults and their children). There is an additional charge for planetarium shows. Parking is free. For more information, call 472-2642 or visit the Web site listed below. http://www.museum.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 12. Water Seminar Jan. 28 featuring Dean Eisenhauer "Hydrologic Impacts of Conservation Practices for Dryland Agriculture," will be presented by Dean E. Eisenhauer, professor, Biological Systems Engineering, UNL, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in Hardin Hall, First Floor Auditorium, 3310 Holdrege St., East Campus. ************************************************************************* 13. Chemistry Colloquium Jan. 30 Professor Deborah Wuttke, University of Colorado at Boulder, will present "Tying Up the Ends: Recognition of Single-Stranded DNA at Telomeres," at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in room 112 Hamilton Hall. The lecture is open to the public. http://www.chem.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 14. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 28 "Improving T cell Therapy for Malignancy," will be presented by Dr. Cliona Rooney, Baylor College of Medicine, at 4 p.m. Jan. 28 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. This event is open to the public. http://biotech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 15. NCUWM Math-Biology talk Jan. 30 In conjunction with the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, Mary Lou Zeeman, Bowdoin College, will speak on "Feedback Loops in Biology and Climate," at 4 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Nebraska Union auditorium. The talk is free and open to the public. http://www.math.unl.edu/~swiegand1/schspr09 ************************************************************************* 16. Department of Mathematics Special Colloquium "Scaling Up from Trees to Forests: Tractable Macroscopic Equations for Forest Dynamics," will be presented by Dr. Nikolay Strigul, Stevens Institute of Technology, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in Avery 115. A reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Avery 348. ************************************************************************* 17. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Marjorie Chan, University of Utah, will present, "'Red Rocks and "Blueberries' on Earth and Mars: Using Terrestrial Analogs to Understand the Red Planet" at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in Bessey Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 18. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminars "Learning Together Online" will be presented by Jim King, professor, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (AGLEC), UNL, at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 at the East Campus Union. Check kiosk for room assignment. Refreshments available at 2:30 p.m. ************************************************************************* 19. Center for Biological Chemistry with Redox Biology Center Seminar Dr. Diane S. Allen-Gipson, Department of Internal Medicine, UNMC, will present "Cigarette Smoke Attenuates Adenosine-Mediated Wound Closure: Role of Reactive Oxygen Species" at 4 p.m. Feb. 24 in N172 Beadle. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. http://biochem.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 20. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Jan. 30 "The Effect of Temperature and the Diel Cycle on Protein Expression in the Microbial Mat Community of Octopus Spring, Yellowstone National Park," will be presented by Dr. Laurey Steinke, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UNMC, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in N172 Beadle. This event is open to the public. Sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences. ************************************************************************* 21. Family Swim Night - Jan. 30 UNL Campus Recreation will host Family Swim Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Mabel Lee Hall Pool. This event is suitable for families and swimmers of all ages. Free entry with UNL ID; $6 for general public. For more information call Kristin at 472-8869 or visit the Web site below. http://crec.unl.edu/youth/familyswim.shtml ************************************************************************* 22. Data, Donuts, Surveys and Solutions The Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) and Survey, Statistics and Psychometrics (SSP) invite you to bring your research-related questions to one of their upcoming free drop-in sessions. Their staff will help you brainstorm ideas for designing, collecting, analyzing, and funding research projects. They can also help you locate specific resources on campus to address your questions or to facilitate your research from start to finish or stages in between. Upcoming sessions: Feb. 9, 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Feb. 27, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; March 9, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; and March 27, 1:30 to 3 p.m. All sessions will be held in 104 Benton Hall. http://bosr.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 23. "Small Steps to Health and Wealth" Workshop Series UNL Extension will present "Small Steps to Health and Wealth" for 13 weeks over the noon hour on Thursdays from Jan. 29 to April 30. Individuals may participate from their own computer or join a small group which will meet at Mabel Lee Hall, room 270. For more information, call Lorene Bartos at 441-7180. http://smallsteps.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 24. UNL, City Begin Networking for Sustainability with Feb. 6 Event Interested in sustainability? Come to Building Sustainable Partnerships, from 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 6 in Hardin Hall, 33rd and Holdrege, for a workshop sponsored by UNL's School of Natural Resources and the Mayor's Environmental Task Force. For free online registration and exhibitor information, follow the link listed below. http://snr.unl.edu/newsarticles/SustainabilityNetworking2009.asp ************************************************************************* 25. Nebraska Women's Gymnastics Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Nebraska Women's Gymnastics will host Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Devaney Sports Center. All faculty and staff in attendance will receive a voucher for a free Pepsi product and popcorn, and the first 25 members will receive a free t-shirt. Admission is free with valid NU ID. http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&KEY=&SPID=41&SPSID=177 ************************************************************************* 26. Free Home Buying Seminar from the Credit Union If you are thinking of purchasing a home, come to the University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union's free seminar, "Home Buyer Education: Preparing Your Finances." They will teach you how to prepare your finances before you start shopping. This seminar is open to all UNL employees and their family members and will be held Feb. 19 at the Nebraska East Union. Seating is limited and dinner will be served so call 472-2087 to reserve your seat. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 27. Valentine's Day: Sweethearts at Sheldon Share an enchanted evening at Sheldon Museum of Art on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. You and your sweetheart will be treated to champagne and luscious desserts with music in the romantic ambiance of the Great Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. Linger together in the galleries and be inspired by stunning art. For reservations call 472-2461 by Feb. 12. Tickets are $50 per couple and include desserts, a glass of champagne and memento of your magical evening. A cash bar also will be available. http://sheldon.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 28. University of Nebraska Press's "Valentines" is a Sweet Gift Save 25 percent off a sweet gift for your valentine. Written by Presidential Professor of the University of Nebraska and former U.S. Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser, "Valentines" is a collection of 22 poems that Kooser sent to women friends each Valentine's Day, beginning in 1986. For more information and the discount code, visit the University of Nebraska Press web page listed below. http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/pages/ValentinesSpecial.aspx ************************************************************************* 29. Battle For Whiteclay and The Exiles open Friday at the Ross * The Battle For Whiteclay (Jan. 30-Feb. 5) - Follows Native American activists Frank LaMere, Duane Martin and Russell Means through the streets of Whiteclay to the halls of Nebraska's State Capitol in their campaign to end alcohol sales in the place Nebraska newspapers have dubbed 'Skid Row on the Prairie.' * The Exiles (Jan. 30-Feb. 5) - Selected for the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival, The Exiles (1961) is an incredible feature film by Kent MacKenzie chronicling a day in the life of a group of 20-something Native Americans who left reservation life in the 1950s to live in the district of Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, Calif. * Slumdog Millionaire held over through Feb. 5. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 30. Basketball documentary premieres at The Ross Feb. 3 "They Could Really Play the Game," a documentary about a small college basketball team from the Appalachian hills of southeast Ohio, will be shown at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The documentary revisits one of the greatest stories in American sports history. Perennial losers, the 1952 Rio Grande Redmen basketball team beat opposing colleges big and small to save their college from closing. The Redmen won 40 straight and averaged more than 100 points a game setting NCAA scoring records that still stand today. The film was produced by UNL faculty Barney McCoy and Bruce Mitchell in collaboration with the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Painted Rock Productions and WOSU-TV. http://www.unl.edu/journalism/ ************************************************************************* 31. OASIS Movie Night - Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues and OASIS present the movie, "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela," at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Nebraska Union Crib. Discussion after the movie will be held by Dr. Dawne Curry (assistant professor of History and Ethnic Studies). The event is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 32. School of Music Events: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 * Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m., faculty artist, John Bailey, flute, will be joined by fellow faculty artist, Mark Clinton, piano, in a recital for flute and piano. This event is free and open to the public. * Jan. 31, the second annual Nebraska Red Violin Festival will take place in Westbrook Music Building. Hosted by faculty artists David Neely, Rebecca Fischer, and Julie Yoon, this year's guest artist is Peter Marsh, violinist and director of Chamber Music at the University of Southern California. A concert will be held at 10 a.m. in Sheldon Museum of Art and is free and open to the public. * Jan. 31, the Midwest Cup Show Choir Invitational will take place in the Lied Center for Performing Arts and will last all day. * Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m., the Haydn-Mendelssohn Chamber Festival will kick off with a recital to celebrate Felix Mendelssohn. The recital will feature guest violinist Peter Marsh, as well as faculty artists Clark Potter, viola; Mark Clinton, piano; Christopher Marks, organ; David C. Neely, violin, and Karen Becker, cello. 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 can be found on the UNL School of Music Web site. http://www.unl.edu/music * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *