************************************************************** ** 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: Mar 2, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Reservations Available March 10 2. Wireless Computer Network Building Upgrades, March 9-12 3. Summer Registration begins March 8 4. Registration Begins for Summer Reading Courses 5. Reminder - Distance Course Funding Applications Due March 26 6. Free Educause Mobile Learning Webinar March 3-4 7. Spirit of Service Awards 2010 Deadline Now March 12 8. Student Impact Awards Nomination Forms Available Now 9. OUS Newsletter - March 2010 10. Limited Submission - NSF Climate Change Education 11. Kid's Night Out at the UNL Campus Rec Center 12. Speech Research Participants Wanted 13. TIAA-CREF March 2010 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule 14. Fidelity March 2010 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule EVENTS TO ATTEND: 15. Japan Festival 2010 - March 4 16. NU Tech Day is March 17 17. OLLI Open House 18. OLLI Women's History Month Event 19. Nebraska Colloquium March 2 20. Gerontology Spring Colloquium - Differentiating the Dementias 21. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series 22. Department of Agricultural Economics Seminar Series 23. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 24. Mathematics Special Lecture March 9 25. Mathematics Algebra Colloquium March 5 26. Psychology colloquium 27. Plant Pathology Spring Seminar March 9 28. School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Seminar 29. March 3 Water Seminar featuring Ariel Dinar "Williams Lecture" 30. Watershed Hydrologist Candidate #1 Seminar on March 4 31. Watershed Hydrologist Candidate #2 Seminar March 8 32. Watershed Hydrologist Candidate #3 Seminar March 10 33. Institute for Ethnic Studies Colloquium 34. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar March 3 35. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Series March 5 36. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience Seminar Series 37. Math Colloquium March 9, features Yale professor Roger Howe 38. Engineering Mechanics Seminar Series 39. IMSE Seminar: Application of Operations Research at Union Pacific 40. Role of the Modern Manager: A New Positive Approach March 10 41. My Fingerprints Have Purpose 42. Postdoc Seminar: Successful Interviewing Seminar March 18 43. I2E Club - Inventors, Investors, and Entrepreneurs March 9 ARTS AND MEDIA: 44. School of Music Events: March 2-8 45. Lecture by Pulitzer Prize winner Annette Gordon-Reed 46. Women Make Movies Executive Director Debra Zimmerman at the Ross 47. The White Ribbon and Women Make Movies now playing at the Ross 48. First Friday Art Walk at University Bookstore 49. Skylark Meets Meadowlark Book Talk at University Bookstore 50. UNL Theatre: Tartuffe final four performances 51. Sheldon Events 52. Abraham, Inc. to Bring "All-Out Klezmer Funk Dance Party" 53. Neb. HS Girls Basketball Tournament on NET Television 54. Joba Chamberlain Special on NET Television ************************************************************************* 1. Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Reservations Available March 10 Room reservations for meeting space in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center will begin on March 10. Contact Shari Bergman at 472-5507. The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center will open to the public at 9 a.m. March 22. ************************************************************************* 2. Wireless Computer Network Building Upgrades, March 9-12 The wireless computer network will be upgraded in the following buildings: Alexander, March 9; Ross / Van Brunt, March 10; Kauffman, March 11; Ferguson, March 12. Wireless users will experience minimal downtime as Information Services replaces the access points one at a time. The upgrade will remove the existing 802.11AG access points and replace them with newer 802.11AGN access points. If you have any questions contact Michael Davison at 472-5766. ************************************************************************* 3. Summer Registration begins March 8 Summer Sessions provides students flexibility and options to balance classes, involvement and employment. Registration begins March 8. Remind students to sign-up early since summer registration is on a first-come basis with no priority for class rank or major. http://summer.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 4. Registration Begins for Summer Reading Courses Summer Reading Courses are now accepting registrations. These courses offer flexibility for students and can be completed wherever you are this summer. Staff are welcome to use their tuition remission benefit to earn college credits. For more information and a complete listing of all available courses, visit the Web site listed below. http://onlineundergrad.unl.edu/summer ************************************************************************* 5. Reminder - Distance Course Funding Applications Due March 26 Funding applications for new/revised distance courses are due March 26. Priority is given to courses that support an approved online UG or graduate degree or certificate program, term-based X, and College Independent Study courses. For more information, visit the Web site listed below. http://extended.unl.edu/faculty/newproposals/ ************************************************************************* 6. Free Educause Mobile Learning Webinar March 3-4 Mobile learning encompasses participating in learning activities anywhere,at any time, and utilizing mobile technologies that are rapidly evolving. Join educators worldwide for "Mobile Learning 2.0: The Next Phase of Innovation in Mobility," the 2010 Educause Learning Initiative Online Spring Focus Session, March 3-4. Information Services and the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (AgLEC) are sponsoring a single-site connection to this Educause webinar in TEAC 202. For more information go to the Web site listed below. http://go.unl.edu/9ft ************************************************************************* 7. Spirit of Service Awards 2010 Deadline Now March 12 There is still time to nominate a student, RSO, staff, faculty, or community partner for their involvement with service-learning or volunteer work. Descriptions of each award along with the application can be found at the Web site listed below. Nominations are due by March 12. http://involved.unl.edu/service/ ************************************************************************* 8. Student Impact Awards Nomination Forms Available Now The nomination forms for the Student Impact Awards are now available. Student groups can nominate their officers, members, advisers and programming. Nominations are due March 8. The Student Impact Awards will be held on April 6 in the Nebraska Union. For more info, go to the Web site below. http://involved.unl.edu/events/awards/index.php ************************************************************************* 9. OUS Newsletter - March 2010 The Office of Undergraduate Studies newsletter for March 2010 is now available: http://www.unl.edu/ous/welcome/ousnews_march2010.shtml ************************************************************************* 10. Limited Submission - NSF Climate Change Education Limited Submission - NSF Climate Change Education (CCE): Climate Change Education Partnership (CCEP) Program, Phase I (CCEP-I). The application deadline is April 23 (Letter of Intent, Phase I); May 24 (Full Proposal, Phase I). An institution may submit only one CCEP-I proposal as lead institution. Institutions may be a non-lead partner on more than one proposal. If you are interested in developing a proposal, complete a Notification of Intent to Submit no later than March 15. For more information, visit the Web site below below or contact Noah Clayton at 472-8031. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_sub.shtml ************************************************************************* 11. Kid's Night Out at the UNL Campus Rec Center Kid's Night Out for youth age 6-9 years will be offered from 5:30 to 10 p.m. March 12 at the Campus Rec Center. Kids will participate in crafts, games, sports, a pizza party, and movie. It's a great time for kids while parents have a free evening. The cost is $16 per child for UNL students and CREC members; $24 per child for general public. Pre-registration is required. Register at the Campus Rec Center or by phone 472-3467. http://crec.unl.edu/youth/kidsnight.shtml ************************************************************************* 12. Speech Research Participants Wanted The Speech Production Lab (Barkley Center) is looking for adult subjects aged 45-80 years to participate in a study on speech production. Their goal is to understand the deterioration of speech and swallowing due to neuromuscular disease. Earn $20 for your time. Call Cynthia Didion at 472-4816 for info and to schedule an appointment. ************************************************************************* 13. TIAA-CREF March 2010 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available on March 3, 4, 9 and 18 at the Wick Alumni Center Library, and on March 3, 16 and 31 at the East Union (room posted) to provide free individual counseling. To sign up, call 1-800-732-8353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Messages may be left at 1-866-842-2908 ext. 0 after hours. For details, contact Ethel Beetley at 472-0937 or ebeetley1@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 14. Fidelity March 2010 Free One-On-One Counseling Schedule A Fidelity consultant will be available March 10, 22 and 30 at the Nebraska Union, and on March 18 at East Union (room posted) to provide free individual counseling. Sign up by calling Reservation Systems at 1-800-642-7131. For details, contact Ethel Beetley at 472-0937 or ebeetley1@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 15. Japan Festival 2010 - March 4 UNL's Japanese program will host the Japan Festival from 3:30 to 9 p.m. March 4 in the Nebraska Union and the Ross Media Arts Center. Admission to all events is free and open to the public. Events include - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Ikuho Amano, Karaoke, and Cosplay Contest (Nebraska Union Centennial Hall), and 7 p.m. Japanese film "Train Man: Densha Otoko" (Ross Media Center). ************************************************************************* 16. NU Tech Day is March 17 Registration is open for NU Tech Day on March 17. University of Nebraska staff, faculty and administrators from all NU campuses are invited to attend the 2010 NU Tech Day March 17 at the Nebraska Union on the UNL campus. Richard Katz, vice president of Educause, will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Katz's talk will provide context for the importance of cloud computing to universities. The theme of the day-long conference is, "IT - Supporting the Business and Mission of the University." Session topics include project management, classroom technologies, E-commerce solutions, social technologies, security and the new student information system. There is no cost to participants to attend the sessions or the luncheon; space is limited. To register on line, visit: https://nutech.nebraska.edu/nutechday ************************************************************************* 17. OLLI Open House If you would like to learn more about OLLI, become a member or register for courses, come to their open house at 5:30 p.m. March 11 at the Nebraska Champion's Club. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 472-6265. No reservation required. http://olli.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 18. OLLI Women's History Month Event Join OLLI for a Pippa White performance, lunch buffet and panel presentation by women from the Nebraska Air National Guard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10 in the East Union. The cost is $25 OLLI members; $28 nonmembers. http://olli.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 19. Nebraska Colloquium March 2 Professor Wayne Drummond, dean of the College of Architecture, will present "The Silk Road: A Complex Region," at 7 p.m. March 2 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium as part of the Nebraska Colloquium series. This lecture is free and open to the public. http://nebcolloquium.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 20. Gerontology Spring Colloquium - Differentiating the Dementias "Differentiating the Dementias: What if it's Not Alzheimer's Disease?" is the topic for the Gerontology Spring Colloquium. Dr. Steve Wengel, chair, UNMC Department of Psychiatry, will be the presenter. The colloquium will be held at 2 p.m. March 10 at the Nebraska Union. The public is invited to attend. Call 472-0754 for more details. ************************************************************************* 21. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series The Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar guest speaker will be Dong Wang, assistant professor with the Department of Statistics. His topic will be, "Association Mapping in Plant Breeding Populations With Multiple QTLs and Epistatic Effects," at 3:30 p.m. March 12 at the East Union. Check kiosk for room. Refreshments prior to the seminar. ************************************************************************* 22. Department of Agricultural Economics Seminar Series Dr. Tian Xia, Kansas State University, will present the seminar, "Could Packers Manipulate Cash Markets by Linking Contract and Futures Prices?" at 3 p.m. March 5 in 210 Filley Hall. This seminar is free and open to the public. http://www.agecon.unl.edu/seminar.html ************************************************************************* 23. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Feng Sheng Hu, University of Illinois-Urbana, will present "Responses of High-Latitude Ecosystems to Climatic Change: From DNA Input to Solar Output" at 3:30 p.m. March 5 in Bessey Auditorium. Sponsored by the UNL Research Council Visiting Scholar Program. ************************************************************************* 24. Mathematics Special Lecture March 9 Roger Howe of Yale University will give a special lecture in the Mathematics Department at 3:30 p.m. March 9 in Room 106 Avery Hall on "Hibi Rings in Representation Theory." Refreshments at 4:30 p.m. in Avery 348. The talk is free and open to the public. http://www.math.unl.edu/~swiegand1/schfa09 ************************************************************************* 25. Mathematics Algebra Colloquium March 5 Ananth Hariharan of UNL will speak in the Mathematics Department Colloquium series at 4 p.m. March 5 in Room 115 Avery Hall on "Tales of a Local Algebraist." Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. in Avery 348. The talk is free and open to the public. http://www.math.unl.edu/~swiegand1/schfa09 ************************************************************************* 26. Psychology colloquium Keely Cline, Department of Psychology, UNL, will present "Instructional and Emotional Quality of Early Parent-Child Book Reading" at 3:30 p.m. March 8 in Burnett 77. A reception will follow the talk. The event is free and open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/psypage/dept/colloquium.shtml ************************************************************************* 27. Plant Pathology Spring Seminar March 9 "Evaluating Diagnostic Procedures for the Pathogen "Clavibacter michiganensis" subsp. "Nebraskensis" Causing a Re-Emergence of Goss's Wilt in Nebraska," will be presented by Kevin Korus, M.S. student in the Jackson Research Group, at 4 p.m. March 9 in 302 Filley Hall. All are welcome. ************************************************************************* 28. School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Seminar Manuel Borca, research microbiologist, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, will present "Detection of Genetic Determinants of Virulence in Classical Swine Fever Virus," at 4 p.m. March 8 in 145 VBS. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 29. March 3 Water Seminar featuring Ariel Dinar "Williams Lecture" "The Impact of Flow Variability on the Likelihood of Cooperation Among International Bilateral River Basin Riparians" will be presented by Ariel Dinar from the University of California-Riverside, at 3:30 p.m. March 3 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 ************************************************************************* 30. Watershed Hydrologist Candidate #1 Seminar on March 4 "A Hydrologic Perspective on Land-Atmosphere Interactions: Moving from Point Observations to Watershed Fluxes" will be presented by Dr. Diego Riveros-Iregui, research associate from University of Colorado for the associate professor watershed hydrologist position at UNL at 3 p.m. March 4 at the Nebraska Union Georgian A room on 2nd floor in the southeast corner. Riveros-Iregui is the first of three candidates. CV and evaluation form available at Web address below. http://watercenter.unl.edu/riveros.asp ************************************************************************* 31. Watershed Hydrologist Candidate #2 Seminar March 8 "Streamflow Generation Processes at the Large Watershed Scale: Is a Small-scale Perspective Applicable?" will be presented by Marty Frisbee, PhD candidate in Hydrology, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, New Mexico Tech, for the associate professor watershed hydrologist position at UNL at 3 p.m. March 8 at the East Union's Goldenrod Room on 3rd floor. Frisbee is the second of three candidates. CV and evaluation form available at web address below. http://watercenter.unl.edu/frisbee.asp ************************************************************************* 32. Watershed Hydrologist Candidate #3 Seminar March 10 "Hydrologic and Geochemical Studies to Characterize Surface-groundwater Interaction at Different Spatial Scales?" will be presented by Dr. Li Jin, research associate, Oxford Centre for Water Research, School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, for the associate professor watershed hydrologist position at UNL, at 2:30 p.m. March 10 at the East Union's Terrace Room on 2nd floor near the cafeteria. Jin is the third of three candidates. CV and evaluation form available at web address below. http://watercenter.unl.edu/jin.asp ************************************************************************* 33. Institute for Ethnic Studies Colloquium The panel discussion, "Alternative Intellectuals and Discourses on Modernity," will be held at 11:30 a.m. March 10 in the Nebraska Union. The room will be posted. Panelists include Jose Gonzalez, associate professor, Modern Language/Literature; Jeannette Jones, assistant professor, History; Greg Rutledge, assistant professor, English, and Shimelis Beyene, lecturer, Anthropology. They are also faculty members of Ethnic Studies. ************************************************************************* 34. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar March 3 "Visualizing Intestinal Lipid Metabolism in Live Animals: Studies With Guts," will be presented by Dr. Steven Farber, Carnegie Institution, at 4 p.m. March 3 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 ************************************************************************* 35. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Series March 5 "HIV Genetic Variation: Sources and Therapeutic Application" will be presented by Dr. Lou Mansky, Institute for Molecular Virology, University of Minnesota, at 3:30 p.m. March 5 in 145 Morrison. This event is open to the public. Sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences and the Nebraska Center for Virology. ************************************************************************* 36. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience Seminar Series Professor Craig B. Arnold, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, will present "Optical Trap Assisted Nanopatterning: Laser Direct Writing at the Sub-Micron Scale," at 10:30 a.m. March 3 in 237 Scott Engineering Center. All are welcome to attend. http://www.unl.edu/ncmn/seminars.shtml ************************************************************************* 37. Math Colloquium March 9, features Yale professor Roger Howe Roger Howe, professor of mathematics at Yale University and an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, will give two presentations at Avery Hall on March 9. Howe will be speaking about math education at 9:30 a.m. in Avery 347. He speaks again at a colloquium at 3:30 p.m. in Avery 106, followed by a reception in Avery 348. Howe's colloquium talk is entitled, "Hibi Rings in Representation Theory." His talks are open to the public and are sponsored by the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education. For more information and a copy of his abstract, visit the Web site or call 472-8965. http://scimath.unl.edu/csmce/index.php ************************************************************************* 38. Engineering Mechanics Seminar Series "Dynamics and Control of Formation Flying Satellites," will be presented by Kyle T. Alfriend, TEES Distinguished Research Chair Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, at 3:30 p.m. March 4 in 105 Othmer Hall. There will be an informal reception in W317.7 Nebraska Hall at 3 p.m. prior to the seminar. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 39. IMSE Seminar: Application of Operations Research at Union Pacific The IMSE seminar, "Application of Operations Research at Union Pacific," will be held at 11 a.m. March 5 in 237 WSEC. The speaker is David Ciemnoczolowski, Ph.D., UP, IT Group. Union Pacific (UP) Railroad is one of America's leading transportation companies. This seminar will provide an overview of operations research projects at UP, including train dispatching, terminal simulation, and reliability engineering. It will also highlight current research and university collaborations. ************************************************************************* 40. Role of the Modern Manager: A New Positive Approach March 10 Managing and leading organizations is a constant challenge. Find out about Dr. Luthans' new positive approach to managing in today's workplace. Based on positive psychology and what he calls psychological capital (PsyCap), learn specific ways to invest in and manage PsyCap for performance impact at this interactive seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March. 10 at the Ferguson Center in Lincoln. 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 ************************************************************************* 41. My Fingerprints Have Purpose Wellness and the Employee Assistance Program are hosting a spiritual wellness workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 8 in the Nebraska Union, and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 9 in the East Union. The workshop focuses on spiritual wellness as "having meaning and purpose in one's life" and personal reflection. http://wellness.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 42. Postdoc Seminar: Successful Interviewing Seminar March 18 The postdoc seminar, "Successful Interviewing," will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 18 in the Nebraska Union. Understanding the candidate selection process from an interviewer's perspective increases your chances of being hired. In this "behind the scenes" panel discussion and Q/A, you'll hear what academic and industry experts look for during the application and job interview processes, the kind of questions asked, and what qualities make a candidate stand out. Pre-register by March 15 at the web site listed below. http://www.unl.edu/postdoc/rsvp.html ************************************************************************* 43. I2E Club - Inventors, Investors, and Entrepreneurs March 9 The Inventors, Investors and Entrepreneurs (I2E) Club meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 9 at the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center, 5985 G Road, Nebraska City. The program will be presented by Collin Caneva, CEO and president of Green Bein' Productions Inc. He and Vishal Singh, chief development officer, will discuss their breakthrough eco-conscious videogame, Kid Command. For more information contact Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild at 402-873-3166 or creimers2@unl.edu. The fee is $10 per evening or $45 for a year's membership. ************************************************************************* 44. School of Music Events: March 2-8 * March 2 at 7:30 p.m., the Choral Music ensembles will give a Choral Concert in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M Street, featuring the City Campus Choir, East Campus Choir, Chamber Singers, Varsity Men's Chorus, University Women's Chorale, and University Singers. This event is free and open to the public. * March 6 at 11:30 a.m., the Symphonic Band will give a recital entitled American Voices as part of the NSBA Spring Convention. Anthony M. Falcone will conduct and guest faculty artists, The University of Nebraska Brass Quintet will join the Symphonic Band. Faculty artist, Dr. William Shomos will narrate. This event is free and open to the public. * March 7 at 3 p.m., the Wind Ensemble will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. Dr. Carolyn Barber will conduct the Wind Ensemble. The repertoire will include works by William Schumann, Gustav Holst, Berthold Hummel, and feature the Nebraska Premiere of Jonathan Newman's Symphony No. 1 "My Hands Are A City." * March 8 is Flute Day, all day in Kimball Recital Hall. Dr. John Bailey hosts flute day and welcomes guest artist and clinician George Pope, professor of Flute at University of Akron. At 7:30 p.m. the Flute Day Concert will feature George Pope. 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. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 45. Lecture by Pulitzer Prize winner Annette Gordon-Reed Historian and legal scholar Annette Gordon-Reed will give a lecture based on her acclaimed book, The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, which explores the intimate relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Sheldon Museum of Art's Ethel S. Abbott auditorium. http://events.unl.edu/2010/03/04/44596/ ************************************************************************* 46. Women Make Movies Executive Director Debra Zimmerman at the Ross Join Women Make Movies executive director Debra Zimmerman for a discussion about women in the film industry at 3 p.m. March 7 at the Ross Media Arts Center. Women Make Movies (WMM) is a nonprofit organization based in New York that supports women filmmakers. During Zimmerman's tenure, films from WMM have won prizes at three Sundance Film Festivals. Admission to this event is free. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 47. The White Ribbon and Women Make Movies now playing at the Ross * The White Ribbon (Feb. 26-March 11) - Strange events happen in a small village in the north of Germany during the years just before World War I and the abused and suppressed children of the village seem to be at the heart of this mystery. From director Michael Haneke. * Women Make Movies: Women Changing the World (Feb. 26-March 11) - A retrospective of films by and about women, with special guests WMM executive director Debra Zimmerman and filmmaker/writer Sandra Hochman. Visit the Web site listed below for more information and a festival schedule. * Also playing: Crazy Heart (through March 11). http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 48. First Friday Art Walk at University Bookstore Kaelyn Kerwin and Bridget Berry, junior textile and clothing design students, will showcase pieces from their fall draping class, from 6 to 8 p.m. March 5 at the Univeristy Bookstore. The pieces take inspiration from research of classic draping technique and garments based on origami. The draping class was taught by Dr. Barbara Trout. For more information, contact the bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 49. Skylark Meets Meadowlark Book Talk at University Bookstore UNL professor Thomas Gannon will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "Skylark Meets Meadowlark," at 7 p.m. March 3 in the University Bookstore. "Skylark Meets Meadowlark" explores how British and Native American writers and poets have incorporated birds into their writings. Gannon is an associate Professor of English and Ethnic Studies at UNL. For more information, contact the bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 50. UNL Theatre: Tartuffe final four performances March 3-6 are the final four performances for UNL Theatre's production of the Moliere comedy Tartuffe. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. in Howell Theatre, Temple Building, 12th and R. Orgon, a wealthy landowner, has invited Tartuffe into his home as moral guide and religious counselor, but Orgon's family claims Tartuffe is an imposter. Who is correct? For tickets call the Lied Center 472-4747. http://www.unltheatretickets.com ************************************************************************* 51. Sheldon Events * March 2, 5:30 p.m., Featured in "Shrew'd: The Smart and Sassy Survey of American Women Artists" artist Kim Dingle will discuss her work in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium. This lecture is free and open to the public. * March 4, 7:30 p.m., Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed, author of "The Hemingses of Monticello" will speak in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium. Reed's lecture, "Writing the History of an Enslaved Family: Monticello in the American Imagination" will discuss the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings as well as the history of their descendants. This lecture is free to the public with a book signing to follow. * March 5, 4 p.m., Reception and keynote speech for 2010 No Limits Women's and Gender Studies Conference in connection with the exhibition "Shrew'd: The Smart & Sassy Survey of American Women Artists." Speaker Professor Obioma Nnaemeka will present the address. The speech and exhibition are free and open to the public. * March 7, 2 p.m., Director of Sheldon, J. Daniel Veneciano discusses the exhibition "Shrew'd: The Smart and Sassy Survey of American Women Artists." http://Sheldon.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 52. Abraham, Inc. to Bring "All-Out Klezmer Funk Dance Party" Klezmer clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer collaborates with long-time James Brown trombonist Fred Wesley and beat architect Socalled to create an all-out klezmer-funk dance party. The extraordinary team of musicians from Abraham, Inc. will rock the stage at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. March 6. http://liedcenter.org ************************************************************************* 53. Neb. HS Girls Basketball Tournament on NET Television The best girls' basketball teams in Nebraska invade Lincoln to battle it out for the state championships in six different classes with the finals telecast live from the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln on March 6, on NET1 Cable 12, over-the-air 12.1 and in high-definition on NET-HD. The "NSAA Girls State High School Basketball Tournament" will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Class D-1 finals. The day-long coverage continues with the Class C-1 championship game at 11:30 a.m. and the Class B title game at 1:30 p.m. The match-ups continue at 5 p.m. with the championship game for Class D-2, followed at 7 p.m. by the Class A final. The Class C-2 championship game concludes the day's action at 9 p.m ************************************************************************* 54. Joba Chamberlain Special on NET Television Former Husker and current New York Yankees powerhouse pitcher Joba Chamberlain is profiled in "YESterdays: The Joba Chamberlain Story," airing at 7 p.m. March 9, repeating at 6:30 p.m. March 14 on NET1 Cable 12, over-the-air 12.1 and NET-HD. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *