************************************************************** ** 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 26, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Students Graduating in May must apply by Friday, Jan. 29 2. H1N1 Vaccine Still Available at the UHC 3. Betty Tutt Retirement Card Shower 4. Access to Online Medical Journals 5. Need Statistical Help? 6. Volunteers needed for IRS VITA Program 7. Plant Science wireless computer network upgrade 8. Wireless computer network being upgraded in Entomology Jan. 27 9. Nominate Outstanding Undergraduate Women in Science 10. Honor Society Seeks Nominations - International Scholar of the Year 11. Support our students in UNL Dance Marathon 12. Body Composition Testing Jan. 27 and 28 13. Child Swim Lessons start tonight 14. Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons at East Campus 15. Limited Submission - NSF MRI Program Solicitation Released EVENTS TO ATTEND: 16. Desktop Conferencing Vendor Demos Begins Today 17. Free Family Swim Night Jan. 29 18. 'Dinosaurs and Disasters Day' Feb. 6 at Morrill Hall 19. Wear Red Social Feb. 5 20. Holland Computing Center Orientation Meeting Feb. 4 21. Write Winning Grants Seminar March 12 22. Vogtmann speaks at Conference 23. Career Services Programs Feb. 1-4 24. Behar talks about China's influence on Africa tonight 25. Death and Beyond: Religious Perspectives East and West, Feb. 25 26. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series 27. Forensic Science Seminar Series 28. Chemistry Colloquium Jan. 29 29. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series 30. Economics Spring Seminar Feb. 3 31. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 27 32. Water Seminar Jan. 27 features Mike George from US Army Corps 33. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 34. School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Seminar 35. Insights into Internships 36. Postdoc Seminar: Delivering an Effective Presentation Feb. 18 37. Cognitive and Biopsychology Brownbag 38. Women's Gymnastics team to host Missouri Jan. 30 39. UNL Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at Nebraska Wrestling ARTS AND MEDIA: 40. Beneath the Sand: Photo Journey of Trip to Namibia 41. Rediscovering Slobodkina: A Pioneer of American Abstraction 42. Nebraska Heart Disease Tribute 43. School of Music Events: Jan. 26-Feb. 1 44. The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour at the Lied 45. London National Theatre's Nation showing this weekend at the Ross 46. The Messenger opens Friday at the Ross 47. Missouri / Nebraska Wrestling on NET Television ************************************************************************* 1. Students Graduating in May must apply by Friday, Jan. 29 The application deadline for May 2010 graduates is Jan. 29. All students planning to graduate in May must submit an Application for Degree form and $25 check or cash payment to Graduation Services, 109 Canfield Administration Building. Students graduating with multiple degrees must complete a form and pay a fee for each degree. http://www.unl.edu/regrec/resources/forms/DEGRAPPNEW.pdf ************************************************************************* 2. H1N1 Vaccine Still Available at the UHC The H1N1 vaccine is available for all UNL students, faculty, staff and family members at the University Health Center (UHC) by appointment only. The shot will be at no charge for UHC facility fee paying students (those taking 7 or more credits); all others will be charged a $6 administration fee. Call 472-5000 to schedule an appointment. http://health.unl.edu/resources/flu/ ************************************************************************* 3. Betty Tutt Retirement Card Shower Betty Tutt has retired after more than 20 years of service to UNL. Tutt served in a number of roles at CIT, in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, and most recently in the Budget Office. She was also a member and past officer of UNOPA. Cards and letters may be sent for Tutt to the Budget Office, 313 Admin, 0427. ************************************************************************* 4. Access to Online Medical Journals The UNL and UNMC Libraries now share access to scholarly journals published by Elsevier. This means that UNL students and faculty have access to 119 additional full-text medical journals. Search for titles in Encore, the Classic Catalog, or the Electronic Journal Finder (TDNet) at the Web site listed below. http://iris.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 5. Need Statistical Help? The Department of Statistics offers statistical assistance through its Help Desk. They have locations on East Campus (342B Hardin Hall North, 472-5405) and City Campus (250 Avery Hall, 472-7254). Scheduled hours for Spring semester are posted on the Statistics Web site. http://statistics.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 6. Volunteers needed for IRS VITA Program Volunteers are needed for the IRS VITA Program that offers free tax assistance to international students and scholars. You do not have to be at every session. Anyone can volunteer. Required training is from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at International Affairs. Tax sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons (1 to 7 p.m.) from March 2 to April 13 at the Nebraska Union. Contact Amber at zli2@unlnotes.unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 7. Plant Science wireless computer network upgrade The wireless computer network in Plant Science will be expanded and upgraded on Feb. 3. This will replace the current wireless 802.11AG network with the newer 802.11AGN wireless access points. http://is.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 8. Wireless computer network being upgraded in Entomology Jan. 27 The wireless computer network in Entomology will be upgraded on Jan. 27. The upgrade will include replacing the existing radios one at a time with the newer 802.11NAG access points. If you have any questions contact Information services at 472-5705. http://is.unl.edu/networking/wireless.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. Nominate Outstanding Undergraduate Women in Science The UNL Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education invites the university's science departments to nominate outstanding junior and senior undergraduate women from their fields to be recognized at the February Forum on Feb. 9. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1. This year's guest speaker is Dr. Shireen Adenwalla, associate professor of physics at UNL. Call Jane Kaufmann at 472-8965 for a registration form. http://scimath.unl.edu/csmce/febforum.php ************************************************************************* 10. Honor Society Seeks Nominations - International Scholar of the Year Phi Beta Delta, the honor society that recognizes international achievements, is calling for nominations of faculty, students and staff for its "International Scholar of the Year" award program. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. Information and application are available on-line. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs ************************************************************************* 11. Support our students in UNL Dance Marathon Hundreds of UNL students will gather at the Nebraska Union on Feb. 20 to celebrate the end of their fundraising campaign for Omaha's Children's Hospital and Medical Center. Last year's marathon raised over $35,000. Encourage students to register. To learn more or to support DM, visit the Web site listed below. http://dm.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 12. Body Composition Testing Jan. 27 and 28 Learn your personal percentage of lean muscle and body fat at the Body Composition Testing from 3 to 4 p.m. Jan 27 and Jan 28 in the Strength and Conditioning Room of the UNL Campus Rec Center. Cost is $3 for UNL students and CREC members; $9 for non-members/general public. A 3-pinch caliper computer testing system will be used. If you cannot attend these sessions, a private appointment can be scheduled. For more info, call Shinya 472-6170. ************************************************************************* 13. Child Swim Lessons start tonight There are spots still available in the Child Swim Lessons (ages 6-14) that begin tonight, Jan. 26, at Mabel Lee Hall Pool. Class will meet every Tuesday until Feb. 25. Two session times are available: 5:15 to 6 p.m., and 6:15 to 7 p.m. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Lessons are open to the UNL community and the general public. For prices and more details, call UNL Campus Recreation at 472-3467 or visit the Web site listed below. http://crec.unl.edu/aquatics/swim.shtml ************************************************************************* 14. Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons at East Campus Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 2 to Feb. 23 at the East Union. Class will be taught by long-time Lincoln instructors Don and Polly Anderson and will cover the waltz, two-step, swing, and more. The class is sponsored by UNL Campus Recreation and is open to all UNL students, CREC members, and the general public. It is recommended that you sign up with a partner. For prices and registration details, call 472-3467 or visit the Web site link: http://crec.unl.edu/recclasses/ ************************************************************************* 15. Limited Submission - NSF MRI Program Solicitation Released The deadline for Limited Submission - NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program: Instrument Acquisition or Development is April 21. There is a limit of three proposals per institution, whether as a lead institution or a significantly funded subawardee. If three proposals are submitted, at least one of the proposals must be for instrument development. Potential applicants must complete a two-step process to be considered for selection for one of UNL's three MRI slots. First, submit an on-line Notice of Intent to Submit form by Feb. 8. Then, submit a UNL pre-proposal by Feb. 19. The pre-proposal template is located at the Web site below. Instructions for completion are contained in the template. The Office of Research and Economic Development will select three projects to move forward as full proposals to NSF by March 1. If you have questions contact Noah Clayton at 472-8031. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_sub.shtml ************************************************************************* 16. Desktop Conferencing Vendor Demos Begins Today Four desktop conferencing vendors will present on the UNL campus beginning today, Jan 26. Come and participate in the vendor selection process to find a common desktop conferencing tool. The current schedule features: Eluminate, Jan. 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Wimba, Jan. 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Adobe, Feb. 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Microsoft, Feb. 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Participants may also join the sessions electronically. Information Services and Extended Education and Outreach also encourage you to fill out a user survey. For more details visit the Web site listed below. http://go.unl.edu/kq5 ************************************************************************* 17. Free Family Swim Night Jan. 29 A Family Swim Night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan 29 at Mabel Lee Hall pool sponsored by UNL Campus Recreation. You do not have to be a CREC member to attend. The event is open to the general public and community. Entry is free for anyone with a UNL I.D. card; $6 for the general public. For more info, call Shannon 472-8869. http://crec.unl.edu/aquatics/familyswim.shtml ************************************************************************* 18. 'Dinosaurs and Disasters Day' Feb. 6 at Morrill Hall The NU State Museum and the Department of Geosciences will host their annual family fun day, "Dinosaurs and Disasters," from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6. The event provides a day of discovery and hands-on activities throughout Morrill Hall with stations staffed by UNL scientists and students. This year's theme is "Extinction." http://www.museum.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 19. Wear Red Social Feb. 5 In honor of National Heart Awareness Month the Wellness team and the Women's Center are hosting a "Wear Red Social" from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Nebraska Union. Join them for food, festivities and fun. Listen to those who have decided to share their story. Door prizes and information will be given out. Complimentary 30-minute gentle Yoga from 3 to 3:30 p.m. http://wellness.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 20. Holland Computing Center Orientation Meeting Feb. 4 Learn more about the Holland Computing Center's high performance computing resources available at the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) in Omaha and the Schorr Center at UNL. The meeting will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at PKI in Omaha. The meeting is open to faculty, students and staff from all NU campuses, as well as corporate and non-university researchers interested in the services HCC has to offer. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This is the rescheduled December meeting cancelled due to weather. For more information or to register, go to: http://research.unl.edu/events/holland ************************************************************************* 21. Write Winning Grants Seminar March 12 The Office of Research and Economic Development will again host the "Write Winning Grants" seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12 in the Nebraska Union auditorium. The seminar is presented by Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops, LLC, and focuses on the grantsmanship required to successfully pursue external funding primarily from NIH, NSF and USDA; however, the strategies covered can easily be used to prepare grant applications to any agency in any discipline. Registration is done on-line at the Web site below. For more information, contact Peg Filliez at pfilliez1@unl.edu. http://research.unl.edu/events/grantseminar/register.php ************************************************************************* 22. Vogtmann speaks at Conference Professor Karen Vogtmann of Cornell University will present "Symmetries, Ping-Pong and Outer Space," at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women / Mathematics Colloquium, at 4 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Nebraska Union auditorium. The talk is aimed at undergraduates. It is free and open to the public. http://www.math.unl.edu/~swiegand1/schspr10 ************************************************************************* 23. Career Services Programs Feb. 1-4 Career Services' Graduate and Professional School Programs event is Feb. 1-4. If you're interested in graduate or professional school, don't miss these valuable information sessions and door prizes including a KAPLAN course. All programs held in the Nebraska Union (room posted) at 4 pm. Feb. 1 - Preparing for the GRE Feb. 2 - Preparing for the LSAT Feb. 3 - Preparing for Health-related Entrance Exams Feb. 4 - Interviewing for Graduate/Professional School http://www.unl.edu/careers ************************************************************************* 24. Behar talks about China's influence on Africa tonight Richard Behar, an awarding-winning investigative reporter, will lecture on "China in Africa: The New Scramble" at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Lied Center. Free tickets are available at the Lied Center ticket office or by calling 472-4747, and will also be available at the door. http://enthompson.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 25. Death and Beyond: Religious Perspectives East and West, Feb. 25 The panel, "Death and Beyond: Religious Perspectives East and West," will be held at 4 p.m. Feb. 25 in 229 Andrews. The principal speaker for this panel is Yaroslav Komarovski, professor of Asian Studies, on the topic, "Buddhist Attitudes Toward Death and Related Contemplative and Ritual Practices." Respondents are Stephen Lahey (Christianity), Jean Cahan (Judaism), and Dan Crawford (Philosophy). This event is open to the public. ************************************************************************* 26. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series Eva Gottwein of Duke University Medical Center will present "Targets and Functions of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus MicroRNAs" at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in 110 Hamilton Hall. Refreshments available at 3 p.m. ************************************************************************* 27. Forensic Science Seminar Series Sgt. Luke Wilke, Lincoln Police Department, will present a seminar entitled "Case Review: Homicide of Melissa Schmidt" at 4 p.m. Jan. 27 in B101 Animal Science Complex. All are welcome to attend. http://forensic.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 28. Chemistry Colloquium Jan. 29 Professor Kermit K. Murray, from Louisiana State University, will present "New Approaches to Biological Mass Spectrometry" at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in Room 112 Hamilton Hall. The lecture is open to the public. http://www.chem.unl.edu/calendar/colloquia.shtml ************************************************************************* 29. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series "Local Food Systems-a Round Table Discussion" will be the topic of the Agronomy and Horticulture seminar at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in the East Union. Guests are Courtney Quinn, PhD, AGLEC; John Quinn, PhD, SNR, Justin VanWart, PhD, Agro/Hort; Ingrid Kirst, director, CROPS; Chuck Francis, professor, Agro/Hort, and Dr. Lagrimini, head, Agro/Hort. ************************************************************************* 30. Economics Spring Seminar Feb. 3 The UNL Economics Department will host a seminar, "Institutional Barriers and International Knowledge Spillovers in Developing Countries" presented by Bernard Walley, UNL Economics doctoral student, at noon Feb. 3 in room 117 College of Business Administration. A pre-seminar lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Barb Keating at 472-6349, bkeating2@unl.edu or stop by the office at 340 CBA. The event is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 31. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Jan. 27 "The Evolution of the Vertebrate Gut Symbiont Lactobacillus Reuteri," will be presented by Dr. Jens Walter, UNL, at 4 p.m. Jan. 27 in E103 Beadle. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. http://biotech.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 32. Water Seminar Jan. 27 features Mike George from US Army Corps "The Missouri River Recovery Program - Rehabilitating the Big Muddy" will be presented by Mike George, US Army Corps of Engineers for the Missouri River Recovery, at 3:30 p.m. p.m. Jan. 27 in the first floor auditorium of Hardin Hall, 3310 Holdrege Street, East Campus. The event is hosted by the UNL Water Center, Water Resources Research Initiative, and School of Natural Resources. http://watercenter.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 33. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Derek Ryter, U.S. Geological Survey, will present "Estimating Transient Groundwater Recharge for the Elkhorn-Loup Model Area, North-Central Nebraska" at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in Bessey Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 34. School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Seminar Dr. Matthew Wiebe, assistant professor, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, will present "Regulation of BAF by Viral and Cellular kinases: Implications for Intracellular Immunity Against Foreign DNA," at 4 p.m. Feb. 1 in VBS 145. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 35. Insights into Internships Encourage students to attend "Insights into Internships" at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Nebraska Union. Career Services staff, former interns, and employers share ideas about applications, resources, and strategies. Students can also visit Career Services for personal internship search assistance. http://www.unl.edu/careers/events/insights.shtml ************************************************************************* 36. Postdoc Seminar: Delivering an Effective Presentation Feb. 18 The postdoc seminar, "Delivering an Effective Presentation," will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 in the Nebraska Union. This seminar provides an overview of how to deliver an effective 15- to 20-min. presentation during the job interview process so you're better prepared to showcase your teaching or presentation skills for academe or industry and get the job you want. Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Pre-register by Feb. 15. http://www.unl.edu/postdoc/rsvp.html ************************************************************************* 37. Cognitive and Biopsychology Brownbag Karen Bales, associate professor of Psychology from the University of California-Davis, will give a talk entitled "Early Experience and the Neurobiology of Social Bonds," at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in room 79, Burnett Hall. ************************************************************************* 38. Women's Gymnastics team to host Missouri Jan. 30 The 9th ranked Women's Gymnastics team will host #11 Missouri in their first Big 12 dual of the season at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Devaney Center. Donations will be taken at the door for the Haiti Relief Fund. All proceeds go to the Red Cross. ************************************************************************* 39. UNL Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at Nebraska Wrestling Nebraska Wrestling will host UNL Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the NU Coliseum. All UNL faculty and staff members in attendance will receive a voucher for a free 24 oz. Pepsi product and popcorn, and the first 25 members will receive a free t-shirt. As part of the promotion, admission for UNL faculty and staff is free with valid NU ID on Jan. 31. Vouchers and t-shirts will be distributed at the Athletic Marketing table in the main lobby of the Coliseum. http://www.huskers.com ************************************************************************* 40. Beneath the Sand: Photo Journey of Trip to Namibia Larkin Powell, a Fulbright Award winner, has recently returned from a year long trip to Namibia. A display of photos from his trip will be on display all week (Jan. 25-29) in the 2nd Floor Lobby of Hardin Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardin Hall is on the northeast corner of 33rd and Holdrege. http://namibiafulbright.blogspot.com/ ************************************************************************* 41. Rediscovering Slobodkina: A Pioneer of American Abstraction Sheldon Museum of Art will present "Esphyr Slobodkina: Rediscovering a Pioneer of American Abstraction" beginning Jan. 26. The exhibition includes her noted abstract artworks from the 1930s to 1950s and two original 1939 "Caps for Sale" book illustrations. The exhibition is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 42. Nebraska Heart Disease Tribute Every heart has a story, every story deserves recognition. A tribute to survivors and those lost to heart disease will be on display from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Nebraska Union. To add your survivor or memorial tribute send an email of their name and story to wellness@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 43. School of Music Events: Jan. 26-Feb. 1 * Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m., in celebration of the 2009/2010 Inaugural Season of the Hixson-Lied Concert Series and the Tuesday Nights at Sheldon: A School of Music Performance Series, the Chiara String Quartet will perform Part II of the Complete String Quartets of Beethoven. The performance will move to the Sheldon Museum of Art, in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium. Tickets for this concert are individual $20, seniors $10, students $5 and are available through the Lied Center box office at 472-4747 or 800-432-3231, or at the door. * Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m., faculty artist, John Bailey will give a flute recital in Kimball Recital Hall. Fellow faculty artist and pianist Mark Clinton will accompany. This event is free and open to the public. * Jan. 30, all day, the School of Music will present Red Violin Day in Westbrook Music Building and Kimball Recital Hall. * Jan. 30, all day, the School of Music will present Cellobration in Westbrook Music Building and Kimball Recital Hall. * Jan. 31 at 3 p.m., faculty artist William Shomos, baritone, and pianist John Wustman, will perform Franz Schubert's Winterreise in Westbrook Recital Hall, room 119. This event is free and open to the public. 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 ************************************************************************* 44. The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour at the Lied The comedy empire that provided a training ground for John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert comes to the Lied Center for Performing Arts with its "50th Anniversary: Best of Second City" show. Come see the next generation of comedy stars. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. Note that the show contains adult content. For tickets call 472-4747. http://liedcenter.org ************************************************************************* 45. London National Theatre's Nation showing this weekend at the Ross The London National Theatre's Nation will be broadcast live at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 30, with an encore performance at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Ross Media Arts Center. A spectacular family production of Terry Pratchett's Nation will be filmed live at the National Theatre in London on Jan. 30 and broadcast by satellite to cinemas worldwide. Nation is an exhilarating adventure story of survival and self-discovery featuring live music, dance and extraordinary puppets, suitable for ages 10 and above. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 46. The Messenger opens Friday at the Ross * Opening Friday: The Messenger (Jan. 29-Feb. 11) - An Iraq War veteran who just narrowly escaped death in combat struggles with his new post at a Casualty Notification Office and the ethical dilemma of becoming involved with the widow of a fallen officer. Starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Samantha Morton. * Now Playing: AntiChrist (Jan. 22-Feb. 4) - This enormously controversial psychodrama/horror film from Danish director Lars von Trier (Dancer in the Dark, Dogville) charts the degeneration of a marriage into apocalyptic violence, chaos, and insanity following an unthinkable domestic tragedy. Starring Willem Defoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 47. Missouri / Nebraska Wrestling on NET Television With Nebraska and Missouri, as well as three other Big 12 Conference teams, ranking among the Top 20, expect the mat action to be intense as the Missouri Tigers face-off against the Huskers when "Nebraska Wrestling" airs live from the NU Coliseum at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 on NET1 Channel 12, over-the-air 12.1 and in high-definition on NET-HD. ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *