************************************************************** ** 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: Nov 10, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Blackboard Upgrades, Learn In-Person or Online 2. EE&O Newsletter - November 2009 3. International Education Week, Nov. 16-20 4. 2009 Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 16-20 5. Enroll Online in Chinese Courses with the UNL Confucius Institute 6. Toys for Tots - UNL Collection Point 7. Credit Union Offers Letters from Santa 8. Limited Submission - NIH National Institutes of Environ Health Sci 9. Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Humanities 10. Andersen Hall Wireless network upgrade Nov. 18 EVENTS TO ATTEND: 11. Susan Shirk Explores China's Internal Politics at Thompson Forum 12. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Nov. 11 13. Chemistry Colloquium Nov. 13 14. Whiteclay - Past, Present, Future 15. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience Seminar Series 16. Computer Science and Engineering Colloquium Nov. 17 17. Engineering Mechanics Seminar Series 18. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Series, Nov. 13 19. Mathematics Representation Theory Colloquium, Nov. 13 20. Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture 21. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series 22. Plant Pathology Colloquium Nov. 16 23. School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Seminar 24. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture 25. Postdoc Seminar: Developing Your Academic Portfolio 26. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series 27. SNR Research Seminar: Environmental Nanogeoscience 28. Department of Agricultural Economics Fall Seminar Series 29. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2009 Seminar Series 30. Computer Science and Engineering Colloquium Nov. 12 31. Research Seminar Nov. 11 32. NUgrant Basics Workshop Nov. 18 33. Native American Hand Game 34. Ethics Center Brownbag: Teaching about Plagiarism, Thursday 35. Student Veterans Meeting Nov. 12 36. UAAD November meeting with bread&cup's Kevin Shinn 37. Free Yoga Session Featuring People's City Mission on Nov. 11 38. Diversity Working Group Program Nov. 24 39. IEEE rep visits UNL Nov. 12 40. Going Global - Career Services 41. Growing the Bioeconomy Conference 42. Czech Week Events 43. Role of the Modern Manager: Nov. 18 44. Managing in Uncertain Times - Nov. 19 ARTS AND MEDIA: 45. School of Music Events: Nov. 10-16 46. Quilting Celeb Visits This Weekend 47. Planetarium to Unveil New Images from NASA Observatories Nov. 15 48. Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize Winner to Speak Nov. 18 49. Harriet Beecher Stowe Book Talk 50. Times Talks at the Ross, featuring Stephen King Tonight 51. Sheldon Museum of Art Events: Nov. 10 to Nov. 16 52. Pablo Ziegler and Nestor Torres Create Tantalizing Blend 53. Crude opens Friday at the Ross 54. Documentary to show at Andersen Hall 55. New Books from the University of Nebraska Press 56. Nebraska High School Volleyball Championships on NET Television 57. Nebraska Stories on NET Television ************************************************************************* 1. Blackboard Upgrades, Learn In-Person or Online During the 2009 holiday break, My.UNL.edu will upgrade to the Blackboard Learn Version 9 platform. This change will create a more personalized learning environment for UNL students and added functionality for faculty. Log on for free classroom training and check out the online resources available on the Blackboard 9 Training tab at the URL listed below. http://my.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 2. EE&O Newsletter - November 2009 The November 2009 issue of the Extended Education and Outreach (EE&O) Newsletter is available at the URL below. EE&O is the online and distance education arm of UNL. http://online.unl.edu/newsletter ************************************************************************* 3. International Education Week, Nov. 16-20 International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. For a complete schedule of events celebrating this week go to the Web site listed below. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs ************************************************************************* 4. 2009 Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 16-20 The GSO (Geography Student Organization) will celebrate the 100th year of Geography at UNL with a week of activities including photo and poster displays, a Geography Bowl and two special seminars. For the entire list of events, visit the Web site listed below. http://snr.unl.edu/geographygis/awarenessweek2009.asp ************************************************************************* 5. Enroll Online in Chinese Courses with the UNL Confucius Institute This spring the UNL Confucius Institute is offering courses in Chinese Language, Culture and Music. Classes are taught by university language instructors from Xi'an Jiao Tong University, a top 10 Chinese university. Classes begin in January so enroll online today. For more information, contact 472-5389 or rzeng3@unl.edu. http://online.unl.edu/confucius ************************************************************************* 6. Toys for Tots - UNL Collection Point The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the local community. The drop off box is located at the UNL Military and Naval Science Building (Vine & 14th St). http://www.toysfortots.org/ ************************************************************************* 7. Credit Union Offers Letters from Santa NUFCU is currently offering Letters from Santa. The deadline is Nov. 17. The letters are personalized and printed on Santa letterhead. Each letter is $3 with proceeds benefiting Children's Miracle Network. The finalized letters will be mailed out to the children in mid-December. Letters can be purchased at either NUFCU branch (1630 Q St. or 301 N 52 St.). If you have questions call 472-2087. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 8. Limited Submission - NIH National Institutes of Environ Health Sci The letter of intent deadline for Limited Submission - NIH-National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences - Engineered Nanomaterials: Linking Physical and Chemical Properties to Biology (U19) is Dec. 22. The application deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. UNL may submit one application in response to this RFA. If you are interested in developing an Engineered Nanomaterials proposal, complete a Notification of Intent to Submit no later than Nov. 23. For more information visit the Web site below or contact Kimberly Andrews Espy, 472-2851. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_sub.shtml ************************************************************************* 9. Limited Submission - National Endowment for the Humanities The application deadline for Limited Submission-National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grants in United States History and Culture is Feb. 3, 2010. Institutions may apply for only one challenge grant at a time and may have only one application pending in any NEH challenge grant competition at a time. Affiliated institutions (e.g., university museums) should consult with NEH staff on questions of separate eligibility. If you are interested in developing a proposal, complete a Notification of Intent to Submit no later than Nov. 30. For more information, visit the Web site below or contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, 472-2851. http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_sub.shtml ************************************************************************* 10. Andersen Hall Wireless network upgrade Nov. 18 The wireless network in Andersen Hall will be updated on Nov. 18. Users should see minimal down time as the access points will be replaced one at a time. Any questions call 472-5766. ************************************************************************* 11. Susan Shirk Explores China's Internal Politics at Thompson Forum Susan L. Shirk, a professor at UCSD and leading authority on China, will present "China: Fragile Superpower" at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the E.N. Thompson Forum in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. She will explore the troubling paradox faced by China's leaders: the more developed and prosperous the country becomes, the more insecure and threatened they feel. Free tickets are available at the Lied Center ticket office or by calling 472-4747, and will be available at the door. http://enthompson.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 12. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Nov. 11 "Host Interactions and Viral Evolutionary Dynamics in HIV Infection," will be presented by Dr. James Mullins, University of Washington, at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 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 ************************************************************************* 13. Chemistry Colloquium Nov. 13 Professor Istvan Molnar from the Arid Lands Studies, University of Arizona, will present "A Serial Killer, Arrested Movement, and CODs: Molecular Genetics of Anti-haptotactic and Insecticidal Secondary Metabolites from Beauveria Bassiana" at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Room 112 Hamilton Hall. The lecture is sponsored by the UNL Research Council and open to the public. http://www.chem.unl.edu/calendar/colloquia.shtml ************************************************************************* 14. Whiteclay - Past, Present, Future Join author Stew Magnuson in a discussion of the events going on in Whiteclay, Neb., and the nearby Ogalala Lakota Sioux Pine Ridge Reservation at 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Nebraska Union. Magnuson authored "The Death of Raymond Yellow Thunder," which has been named the 2009 Nebraska Nonfiction Book of the Year. The Nebraska Legislature is holding hearings on Whiteclay through November of 2009, and the issue is receiving much state and national press attention. ************************************************************************* 15. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience Seminar Series Dr. Kimberly A. Gray from the Department of Engineering, Northwestern University, will present "Chemical and Physical Synthesis of TiO2-based Nanocomposites for Solar Energy Production and other Environmental Applications" at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 in 211 Brace Lab. Seminar co-sponsors are Sigma Xi and Physics. All are welcome to attend. http://www.unl.edu/ncmn/Gray%20Flyer.pdf ************************************************************************* 16. Computer Science and Engineering Colloquium Nov. 17 Doug Downey, assistant professor at Northwestern University, will present "Autonomous Web-scale Information Extraction," at 4 p.m. Nov. 17 in Avery Hall 115. Refreshments precede the lecture at 3:30 p.m. in Avery 348. This lecture is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 17. Engineering Mechanics Seminar Series "Peridynamics-based Analysis Methods for Composite Aerospace Structures," will be presented by Dr. Ebrahim "Abe" Askari, Boeing Phantom Works, Seattle, Wash., at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in W183 Nebraska Hall. There will be an informal reception at 3 p.m. in W317.1 Nebraska Hall, preceding the seminar. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 18. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Series, Nov. 13 "Introduction to and Application of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP -MS)" will be presented by Dr. Javier Seravalli, Department of Biochemistry, UNL, at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in N172 Beadle Center. This event is open to the public. Sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences. ************************************************************************* 19. Mathematics Representation Theory Colloquium, Nov. 13 Henning Krause of the University of Paderborn, Germany, will speak on "Stratifying Modular Representations of Finite Groups," in the Mathematics Department Colloquium series at 4 p.m. Nov. 13 in Room 115 Avery Hall. 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 ************************************************************************* 20. Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture The UNL Sigma Xi Chapter and the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research will present "Energy and the Environment: The Central Challenge of Sustainability" by Dr. Kimberly Gray, Northwestern University, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/lectureships/index.shtml ************************************************************************* 21. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series Heriberto Cerutti, UNL, will present "Epigenetics, RNA Interference and Gene Expression - Lessons from Pond Scum," at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in 110 Hamilton Hall. Refreshments available at 3 p.m. ************************************************************************* 22. Plant Pathology Colloquium Nov. 16 "Soybean Mosaic Virus in Nebraska" will be presented by Melissa Ebeling, Plant Pathology graduate student, at 4 p.m. Nov. 16 in 406B Plant Sciences Hall. All are invited. ************************************************************************* 23. School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Seminar Dr. Caroline Kulesza, assistant professor from the University of Colorado, Denver, will present "The Role of Large Non-coding RNAs in Cytomegalovirus Pathogenesis," at 4 p.m. Nov. 16 in VBS 145. The public is welcome. ************************************************************************* 24. Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture Sundar Christopher, University of Alabama-Huntsville, will present "The Effect of Aerosols on Climate and Air Quality: A Satellite Perspective" at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Bessey Auditorium. ************************************************************************* 25. Postdoc Seminar: Developing Your Academic Portfolio "Developing Your Academic Portfolio," will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Nebraska Union. This seminar provides an overview of how to develop a well-organized, comprehensive academic portfolio so you're better prepared to showcase your skills and experience once you begin the job search process. Register by Nov. 16 at the Web site listed below. http://www.unl.edu/postdoc/rsvp2.html ************************************************************************* 26. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series Sally Mackenzie, professor from the Center for Plant Science Innovation, will conduct a seminar entitled, "Cytoplasmic Variation of Agronomic Value in Higher Plants" at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the East Union. Refreshments available prior to the seminar. Check kiosk in Union for specific room assignment. ************************************************************************* 27. SNR Research Seminar: Environmental Nanogeoscience Mike Hocella, University Distinguished Professor of Geochemistry and Mineralogy at Virgina Tech, will present "Environmental Nanogeoscience: What Nature Has Already Taught Us" at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in 901 Hardin Hall. The event is free. http://snr.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 28. Department of Agricultural Economics Fall Seminar Series Sean Cash, University of Alberta (currently on leave at the University of Wisconsin), will present the seminar, "The Scarlet Letter: Stigma, Price and Warning Label Effects on Consumer Preference for Snack Food," at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in 210 Filley. This seminar is free and open to the public. Call 472-1913 for further information. http://www.agecon.unl.edu/seminar.html ************************************************************************* 29. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2009 Seminar Series Mitchell Stamm, graduate student, Department of Entomology, UNL, will present "Differential Responses of Western Chinch Bugs to Neonicetinyl Insecticides" at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Nebraska East Union. Refreshments available. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf09.html ************************************************************************* 30. Computer Science and Engineering Colloquium Nov. 12 Dr. Sanjoy Baruah, professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present "Temporal Isolation in Mixed-Criticality Environments," at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 in Avery Hall 115. Refreshments precede the lecture at 3:30 p.m. in Avery Hall 348. This lecture is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 31. Research Seminar Nov. 11 "Symbiont Specific IgA as Mediator of Homeostasis in the Gut" will be presented by Dr. Daniel Peterson, assistant professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, UNL, at 4 p.m. Nov. 11, at the College of Dentistry, 40th and Holdrege, East Campus. The seminar is sponsored by the College of Dentistry, Research Committee, Oral Biology and the Nebraska Center for Cellular Signaling. The seminar is free of charge and open to all interested faculty, staff and students. ************************************************************************* 32. NUgrant Basics Workshop Nov. 18 The Office of Research will offer NUgrant Basics, a hands-on introduction to NUgrant, UNL's electronic research administration system, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in 201 Alexander West. For more information, contact Mike Behne, 472-6323 or mbehne1@unl.edu. To register visit the Web site listed below. http://research.unl.edu/nuramp/nugrant.shtml ************************************************************************* 33. Native American Hand Game OASIS at the Culture Center invites you to a Native American Hand Game in celebration of Native American Heritage Month at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Culture Center (333 N. 14th). It is free and open to the public. ************************************************************************* 34. Ethics Center Brownbag: Teaching about Plagiarism, Thursday UNL's Ethics Center invites you to join them once a month for conversation about ethics in context. The next brownbag lunch will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in 201 Canfield Administration Building. Dr. Deborah Minter will lead a discussion on Teaching about Plagiarism. These lunches provide an interdisciplinary forum for faculty, students, and staff to discuss case studies that highlight ethical questions arising throughout the disciplines. For more information, email Steven Swartzer at swartzer@unlserve.unl.edu or visit their Web site. http://ethics.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 35. Student Veterans Meeting Nov. 12 The Student Veterans Organization will meet at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Nebraska Union. The group meets the second Thursday of every month. Staff and faculty veterans and supporters are welcome. During the November meeting, Gary Chalupa (Lancaster County Veterans Service Officer) will discuss veterans' concerns and questions, and nominations for secretary will be accepted. For more information, email roost@huskers.unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 36. UAAD November meeting with bread&cup's Kevin Shinn November's UAAD meeting will feature bread&cup owner Kevin Shinn speaking on "Aligning Life and Work Goals." The meeting at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 18 in the Nebraska Union will also feature Dairy Store ice cream, and buy 1 get 1 free to members who bring a friend. http://uaad.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 37. Free Yoga Session Featuring People's City Mission on Nov. 11 Come and enjoy a free Yoga session supporting People's City Mission at noon Nov. 11 in the Colonial Room of the Nebraska Union. Bring gently used coats, clothing, or shoes and give to your neighbors in need. http://wellness.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 38. Diversity Working Group Program Nov. 24 A Diversity Working Group Program will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 24 in the Nebraska Union. Dr. Mark J Awakuni-Swetland, assistant professor of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies (Native American Studies), will discuss his research and teaching of the Omaha Indian Tribe language. He will describe how he is utilizing the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities (CDRH) to support these efforts. Professor Katherine Walter, co-director of CDRH, will share the purpose and objectives of the Center and other faculty collaborative initiatives. The program is open to all members of the campus community, including students, staff, and faculty; feel free to bring your lunch. Questions about this program may be directed to Charlene Maxey-Harris, cmaxeyharris2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 39. IEEE rep visits UNL Nov. 12 Enjoy refreshments, learn IEEE history and gain research skills to grow productivity in your studies/career. Door prizes, too. * Reception, 12:30 to 2 p.m., SEC Room 237 * Presentation, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., W183-W183.1 Nebraska Hall http://events.unl.edu/engineering/2009/11/12/41821/ ************************************************************************* 40. Going Global - Career Services Interested in working abroad or applying your international interest while working in the United States? Knowing where to look for opportunities is your first step. UNL Career Services staff will demonstrate the "Going Global" Web site and other print and web resources to help you make connections at 4 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Nebraska Union. This event is open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/careers/events/intlcareers.shtml ************************************************************************* 41. Growing the Bioeconomy Conference UNL Extension is cooperating with Iowa State University for the Growing the Bioeconomy Conference on Dec. 1. The Nebraska location will be at Mahoney State Park. Speakers will include Nebraska, national and international experts on biofuels and the future bioeconomy. For registration information, visit the Web site listed below. http://go.unl.edu/bioeconference ************************************************************************* 42. Czech Week Events * Nov. 11, Comedy Film in Czech (with English subtitles), 8:30 to 10 p.m., Nebraska Union. * Nov. 12, Lecture on the Velvet Revolution, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nebraska Union. * Nov. 13, Czech Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Culture Center. * Nov. 17, International Food Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nebraska Union. ************************************************************************* 43. Role of the Modern Manager: Nov. 18 Learn how to design and implement reward systems to maximize productivity, understand the power of goal setting techniques, design work teams to maximize productivity, and motivate employees at this interactive seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, at Gallup University in Omaha. UNL faculty and staff receive a 30 percent discount. To register or for details, call the Department of Management Business Seminars at 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 44. Managing in Uncertain Times - Nov. 19 Managers, business owners and aspiring managers who want to gain insight and skills into managing, leading and communication in various aspects of their professional and personal lives should attend this one day special event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Nebraska Union. There will be a variety of speakers including Tom Osborne. UNL faculty and staff receive a 30 percent discount. To register or for details, call the Department of Management Business Seminars at 472-0860 or visit: http://www.mds.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 45. School of Music Events: Nov. 10-16 * Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Saxophone Ensembles under the direction of Dr. Paul Haar and Adam Green, will give a recital in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium at Sheldon Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public. * Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., the student composers of the composition studio of Dr. Eric Richards will give the WET INK! concert in Westbrook Recital Hall, Room 119. The program will feature original works by the composition students. This event is free and open to the public. * Nov. 12 at noon; Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 15 at 3 p.m., UNL Opera will present Ned Rorem's opera "Our Town" in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are on sale now through the Lied Center box office now. Call 472-474 or 800-432-3231. * Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., the Large Brass Ensembles will give a recital in Westbrook Recital Hall, Room 119. This event is free and open to the public. Additional information can be found on the UNL School of Music Web site. http://www.unl.edu/music ************************************************************************* 46. Quilting Celeb Visits This Weekend Marianne Fons, well-known to millions of quilters nationwide as magazine editor and TV host, will give a lecture benefiting the IQSC at 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Hardin Center auditorium, East Campus. Tickets are on sale now, $22 for museum members and $25 for non-members. Call 472-6549 to reserve a ticket. http://quiltstudy.org ************************************************************************* 47. Planetarium to Unveil New Images from NASA Observatories Nov. 15 Mueller Planetarium at the NU State Museum will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy Nov. 15 when it unveils two new mural-sized images of the Milky Way's core taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra X-ray Observatory. Timothy Clare, member of the NU Board of Regents, will unveil the stunning photographs to the public at 4 p.m. in the Planetarium lobby. This will be followed by a talk on black holes by Dr. Jack Gabel of Creighton University. http://www.spacelaser.com ************************************************************************* 48. Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize Winner to Speak Nov. 18 Pekka Hamalainen, associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will deliver "Imperial Layers: How an Indigenous Empire Changed the Course of American History," at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St. His talk is the fourth Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize Lecture and will be based on his book, "The Comanche Empire" (Yale University Press, 2008), the winner of the 2009 prize. Hamalainen's talk and a 3 p.m. reception in the museum are free and open to the public. This lecture is part of the Paul A. Olson Seminars in Great Plains Studies series sponsored by the Center for Great Plains Studies. http://www.unl.edu/plains ************************************************************************* 49. Harriet Beecher Stowe Book Talk Dr. Susan Belasco will discuss her new book "Stowe in Her Own Time: A Biographical Chronicle of Her Life Drawn from Recollections, Interviews and Memoirs by Family, Friends and Associates" at the University Bookstore at 7 p.m. Nov. 11. A book signing will follow the discussion. For more information on the event, contact the bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 50. Times Talks at the Ross, featuring Stephen King Tonight Times Talks LIVE comes to the big screen live via satellite from The TimesCenter in New York, in high-definition and features one-of-a-kind, intimate discussions with some of today's most fascinating film, TV and literary talents, interviewed by prize-winning New York Times journalists. The broadcast of best-selling author Stephen King, interviewed by Times book critic Janet Maslin, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Ross Media Arts Center. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 51. Sheldon Museum of Art Events: Nov. 10 to Nov. 16 * Nov. 12, College Night, 5 to 7 p.m., college nights provide an opportunity for college students to enjoy the museum in a casual setting with music, food and friendly Sheldon student docents. * Nov. 15 - Sheldon Sunday, 2 p.m., Sharon Kennedy, interim curator for the Sheldon Museum of Art, will discuss the exhibition Agents of Change: The Mexican Muralists and the New Deal in America. http://www.sheldonartmuseum.org/events_programs/ ************************************************************************* 52. Pablo Ziegler and Nestor Torres Create Tantalizing Blend Latin Grammy-winners Pablo Ziegler and Nestor Torres will blend sizzling classic tango rhythms with cool jazz at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Creator of "the most successful blend of modern jazz and tango I've ever yet heard" says Audiophile Audition, pianist Pablo Ziegler takes audiences on an incredible journey with his genre-blending music. http://liedcenter.org ************************************************************************* 53. Crude opens Friday at the Ross * Crude (Nov. 13-19) - An inside look at the infamous $27 billion "Amazon Chernobyl" case, Crude is a real-life high stakes legal drama set against a backdrop of the environmental movement, global politics, celebrity activism, human rights advocacy, the media, corporate power, and rapidly-disappearing indigenous cultures. * Now Playing: Coco Before Chanel (Nov. 6-19) - Audrey Tautou stars as legendary French designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in this lively biopic that explores the fashion icon's storied ascension from orphan to seamstress and cabaret singer and ultimately, the queen of Parisian haute couture. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 54. Documentary to show at Andersen Hall "Paths of the Displaced," a documentary by Natalia Ledford, a journalism student at UNL, will be shown at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Andersen Hall lecture hall. The film explores the experiences of several Sudanese men and women who fled civil war in their home country and resettled in Lincoln. The showing is free and open to the public. http://www.unl.edu/journalism/ ************************************************************************* 55. New Books from the University of Nebraska Press New this month from the University of Nebraska Press: "Skylark Meets Meadowlark: Reimagining the Bird in British Romantic and Contemporary Native American Literature" by Thomas C. Gannon, associate professor of English and ethnic studies at UNL. To learn more about this book and other new titles, visit the Web site listed below. http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/pages/NewNov09.aspx ************************************************************************* 56. Nebraska High School Volleyball Championships on NET Television The top high school girls volleyball teams in Nebraska take to the court to determine which schools will lay claim to the state championship trophies on "NSAA State Volleyball Championships" airing live statewide on Nov. 14, on NET1 Channel 12, over-the-air 12.1 and in high-definition on NET-HD. The championship match-ups begin with the Class C-1 finals at 9:30 a.m., followed at 11:30 a.m. by the Class D-2 contest and the Class A championship match at 1:30 p.m. The finals action picks up again at 5 p.m. with the Class C-2 match, followed by the Class B competition at 7 p.m. and, wrapping up the day's action, the Class D-1 finals at 9 p.m. ************************************************************************* 57. Nebraska Stories on NET Television Compelling, personal tales of Nebraskans and Nebraska life, both contemporary and historical, are featured in NET Television's monthly series "Nebraska Stories," airing at 9 p.m. Nov. 16 on NET1 Channel 12, over-the-air 12.1 and NET-HD. Program segments include: a group of Nebraska World War II veterans who are reunited at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.; a look at the 1930s Dust Bowl in Nebraska; the story of a 19th century Ponca infant buried in Neligh's Laurel Hill cemetery; a potluck Thanksgiving dinner at the Burr Oak school; and a UNL music professor who travels across the state performing in rural communities with a grand piano in tow. ************************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *