In this Final Issue of UNL E-News: May 11, 2010 1. Bus Route Changes for Summer and Fall 2. Brown Bag Book Club at University Bookstore 3. Polished Presentations - May 19th 4. FREE fitness classes for Stroke Awareness 5. Liferay Users Group Meeting-Thursday, May 20 6. Power Classroom training for Summer 7. What's New in Windows 7 training now available 8. Summer Camp at UNL Children's Center 9. Youth Summer Adventure Trips 10. East Campus Activities Building closed May 17-23 11. UHC Pharmacy Relocation May 13-August 9 12. Nebraska/Creighton Baseball Live on NET Televison 13. Met HD Encore of Hamlet, Sunday May 16 at the Ross 14. Girl on the Train and The Secret of Kells open Friday at the Ross 15. Caregivers Support Group 16. Women: Focus on Yourself ************************************************************************* 1. Bus Route Changes for Summer and Fall Parking and Transit Services is changing the University bus routes to improve service and connections on and between City and East Campuses. The route changes are the first step of a full transit system enhancement scheduled to begin in August for the 2010-11 academic year. Please visit our website below to view the new route maps. Additional information about the transit service improvements, including bus stops and schedules for the fall semester and future (AVL) Automated Vehicle Location system will be available in July. Please contact Dan Carpenter at 2-1800, if you need additional information. http://parking.unl.edu/transit/unlbus.shtml ************************************************************************* 2. Brown Bag Book Club at University Bookstore Bring your lunch and join the discussion at the University Bookstore. Each discussion will begin at 12:30 p.m., and dessert will be provided. Tues. May 18 we'll talk about "Local Wonders" by Ted Kooser; Tues. June 22 "American Wife" by Curtis Sittenfeld; and July 20 is "Sing Them Home" by Stephanie Kallos. For more information, call the bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 3. Polished Presentations - May 19th Learn how to put a serious coat of polish on your presentation skills and deliver powerful presentations with punch at this interactive seminar 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wed., May 19 at 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 ************************************************************************* 4. FREE fitness classes for Stroke Awareness Celebrate Stroke Awareness month by taking advantage of a free fitness class at Campus Recreation on May 20. Choose a class, check in as a stroke awareness participant and sign in at class location. For class listings and times visit http://crec.unl.edu/fitness/classes.shtml http://wellness.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 5. Liferay Users Group Meeting-Thursday, May 20 The next Liferay Users Group meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, in the East Union. You may connect to this meeting via Adobe Connect. For more information go to the Web site listed below. To receive updates, class information and news about Liferay, subscribe to the Liferay Users Group Listserv at the link on the Web site. http://liferay.unl.edu/home ************************************************************************* 6. Power Classroom training for Summer If you are planning to use Blackboard or Maple T.A. for your summer sessions and need some training, come to Power Classroom training May 13-14. You can register online at Information Services' Faculty/Staff Technology Training website. http://training.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 7. What's New in Windows 7 training now available Information Services' Technology Training is now offering hands-on training for Windows 7. To see topics covered or to register for a session, visit our website. http://training.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 8. Summer Camp at UNL Children's Center Summer Camp keeps your 5-8 year old busy with an environmental curriculum. The program has field trips daily to keep their minds busy and learning. Weekly cost of $156.00 includes, meals, snacks, transportation and field trips. Great staff to child ratios. For information contact Jaci at jfoged2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 9. Youth Summer Adventure Trips The UNL Campus Rec youth activities program is offering two 1-day summer adventure trips for youth ages 11 to 14. Trip One is a hiking trip in Mahoney State Park on Tuesday, July 6 and Trip Two is a canoe trip at Branched Oak Lake on Wednesday, July 7. Both trips are from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day-no overnight stay required. Each trip is $45 per child or $75 per child for both trips. Additional info and registration forms available on the Web site. Contact Shannon at 472-8869 if you questions. http://crec.unl.edu/youth/camptrip.shtml ************************************************************************* 10. East Campus Activities Building closed May 17-23 The East Campus Activities Building will be closed to all activities May 17-23 for annual maintenance work. The City Campus Rec Center will be open. Visit the Web link below for hours at the Rec Center. Visit the Web site or call 472-3467 for more information. http://crec.unl.edu/facilities/holiday/maybreak.shtml ************************************************************************* 11. UHC Pharmacy Relocation May 13-August 9 The UHC Pharmacy will be remodeling its space this summer and will relocate to the lower level of the UHC, room 15, beginning May 13 through August 9, 2010. The UHC Pharmacy will close at noon on Thursday, May 13 to accommodate the move, reopening at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14. It is recommended that prescriptions and refills you may need during that time be ordered and picked up prior to May 13. http://health.unl.edu/services/pharmacy/ ************************************************************************* 12. Nebraska/Creighton Baseball Live on NET Televison Intrastate rivals Nebraska and Creighton meet for the third time this season, broadcast live from Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium on Tuesday, May 18, 7 p.m. on NET1 Cable 12, over-the-air 12.1 and in high-definition on NET-HD. ************************************************************************* 13. Met HD Encore of Hamlet, Sunday May 16 at the Ross The Ross will present a rescheduled encore of The Met HD production of Hamlet. Simon Keenlyside and Marlis Petersen bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard's most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera. The performance will be rebroadcast at 1 p.m. on May 16, at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Visit the Ross Web site for more information. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 14. Girl on the Train and The Secret of Kells open Friday at the Ross *The Girl on the Train (May 14-27) Based on a play by Jean-Marie Besset, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is inspired by one of the most media-blitzed and polarizing events in recent French history: a young woman's lie about being the victim of an anti-semitic attack on a Paris suburban train. Starring Catherine Deneuve. *The Secret of Kells (May 14-27) Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A new life of adventure beckons a young boy when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 15. Caregivers Support Group Employee Assistance Program (EAP) facilitated Caregivers Support Group meets next on May 26 from 12-1pm at Nebraska Union. Kimberly Barrett, UNL Wellness Director, will be leading discussions on strength and flexibility for caregivers. Participation is open to all employees and questions may be directed to EAP at 472-3107. ************************************************************************* 16. Women: Focus on Yourself The Women's Group, offered by Employee Assistance Program (EAP), will meet next on May 25 from 12-1 pm at Nebraska Union to discuss gratitude from a positive psychology perspective. Participation is open to all faculty and staff and no registration is required. Questions may be directed to EAP at 472-3107. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *