************************************************************** ** 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 17, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. San Antonio Service Trip Leaders Needed 2. Campus Map Posters - East and City Campuses 3. Dare to Care Food Drive 4. Thanksgiving holiday hours at Campus Rec Centers 5. University Bookstore closing for Thanksgiving weekend 6. Kid's Night Out at the UNL Campus Rec Center 7. Enroll in Chinese Courses with the UNL Confucius Institute EVENTS TO ATTEND: 8. Geography Week going on now 9. NE Women's Gymnastics IntraSquad Meet 10. Faculty of Color Focus Groups 11. Ardis Holland Retirement Reception 12. Mathematics Plasma Dynamics Colloquium Nov. 20 13. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Series, Nov. 20 14. Department of Agricultural Economics Fall Seminar Series 15. Chemistry Colloquium Nov. 20 16. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience Seminar Series 17. Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture - Energy and the Environment 18. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series 19. Human Rights and Human Diversity Lecture Nov. 19 20. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2009 Seminar Series 21. Institute for Ethnic Studies Colloquium 22. Biochemistry Department Faculty Candidate Research Seminar 23. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Nov. 18 24. Research Methodology Series 25. Assertive Skills Training - Nov. 24 26. Managing in Uncertain Times - Nov. 19 27. Women: Focus on Yourself 28. Study Abroad Student Presentations - Edythe Wiebers Scholarship 29. Free Seminar: Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score 30. Liferay Users Group Meeting 31. Producing More While Conserving More: Can We Do It? 32. Free Brown Bag Session - Situational Awareness 33. Diversity Working Group Program Nov. 24 34. SWAP Meet: Skype ARTS AND MEDIA: 35. University Theatre Opens Shakespeare's Classic King Lear 36. School of Music Events: Nov. 17-23 37. University Bookstore discussion group 38. Riders in the Sky Do Christmas "The Cowboy Way" 39. "Perspectives: Art, Craft, Design, and the Studio Quilt" 40. An Education and Trucker open Friday at the Ross 41. Nebraska High School Football Championships on NET Television 42. Baylor vs. Nebraska Volleyball on NET Television 43. "The Battle for Whiteclay" Showing Tonight ************************************************************************* 1. San Antonio Service Trip Leaders Needed Be one of 10 faculty and staff to go with 40 students on a service trip to San Antonio. Serve alongside students working with the AIDS Foundation, Family Violence Prevention Services, Master Gardeners, and more. Apply to be a trip leader by Dec. 4 (no cost for trip leaders). See the Web site for more info. http://involved.unl.edu/events/service/asb.php ************************************************************************* 2. Campus Map Posters - East and City Campuses Campus map posters are available at the CEHS-Design Center (122 Henzlik Hall). Full color photographic print, mounted on foam board and laminated, suitable for standard 36" x 24" frame. They are $35 each (cost center numbers accepted). Call to place orders, 472-2258. ************************************************************************* 3. Dare to Care Food Drive Last year UNL partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to help provide over 3,000 Thanksgiving meals, and they need your help to do it again. Drop off food in any of the barrels across City and East Campuses. See their Web site for hunger facts, a list of food items needed, and barrel locations. http://involved.unl.edu/events/service/daretocare.php ************************************************************************* 4. Thanksgiving holiday hours at Campus Rec Centers The Campus Rec Center and EC Activities Building will have adjusted hours Nov. 25-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Hours are posted at both facilities and can be found online at: http://crec.unl.edu/facilities/holiday/thanksgiving.shtml ************************************************************************* 5. University Bookstore closing for Thanksgiving weekend The University Bookstore will be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend starting Wednesday, Nov. 25. They will be open regular hours on Monday and Tuesday. ************************************************************************* 6. Kid's Night Out at the UNL Campus Rec Center UNL Campus Recreation will offer Kid's Night Out for youth age 6-9 years from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 20 and Dec. 11 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 during the holiday season. The cost is $16 per child for UNL students and CREC members; $24 per child for general public. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at the Campus Rec Center or EC Activities Building. Register at the Campus Rec Center or by phone 472-3467. http://crec.unl.edu/youth ************************************************************************* 7. Enroll in Chinese Courses with the UNL Confucius Institute For the Spring 2010 semester, The UNL Confucius Institute is offering non-credit 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. Enroll online. For questions contact 472-5389 or rzeng3@unl.edu. http://online.unl.edu/confucius/ ************************************************************************* 8. Geography Week going on now UNL's 2009 Geography Week is in full swing, with photo and poster displays, special seminars and a Geography Bowl from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in Hardin Hall. Check out the week's activities on the Web site listed below. http://snr.unl.edu/geographygis/awarenessweek2009.asp ************************************************************************* 9. NE Women's Gymnastics IntraSquad Meet Nebraska Women's Gymnastics invites you to preview the 2009-2010 team with their IntraSquad meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 in Mabel Lee Hall, 3rd floor. All are welcome to attend at no cost. ************************************************************************* 10. Faculty of Color Focus Groups Join the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of People of Color for a focus group about issues and topics that impact employment experiences at UNL. This will be an informal session directed towards the development of action items for the Commission in its advisory role to the Chancellor. The Commission believes strongly that its focus should incorporate the thinking and position of the collective body of faculty of color. The next session will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Nebraska Union. To register, contact Jody Wood at 472-0085 or jwood2@unl.edu. ************************************************************************* 11. Ardis Holland Retirement Reception Ardis Holland, College of Education and Human Sciences business team leader, is retiring after 35 years at the University. A reception will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Buros Library, 23 Teachers College Hall. ************************************************************************* 12. Mathematics Plasma Dynamics Colloquium Nov. 20 Stephen Pankavich of the University of Texas Arlington will speak in the Mathematics Department Colloquium series at 4 p.m. Nov. 20 in Room 115 Avery Hall on "Hyperbolic PDEs of Plasma Dynamics." Refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m. in Avery 348. The talk is free and open to the public. http://www.math.unl.edu/~swiegand1/schfa09 ************************************************************************* 13. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Series, Nov. 20 "Molecular Evolutionary Dynamics of HIV-1 Subtype C" will be presented by Dr. Damien Tully, School of Biological Sciences, UNL, at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in N172 Beadle Center. This event is open to the public. Sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences. ************************************************************************* 14. Department of Agricultural Economics Fall Seminar Series Dr. Scott Irwin, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, will present the seminar, "Spreads and Non-Convergence in CBOT Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Futures: Are Index Funds to Blame?" at 3 p.m. Nov. 20 in 210 Filley Hall. This seminar is free and open to the public. Call 472-1913 for further information. http://www.agecon.unl.edu/seminar.html ************************************************************************* 15. Chemistry Colloquium Nov. 20 Professor Manos Mavrikakis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will present "Fundamental Heterogeneous Catalysis: From Reaction Mechanisms to New Materials" at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in Room 112 Hamilton Hall. The lecture is open to the public. Sponsored by Chemistry and Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience. http://www.chem.unl.edu/calendar/colloquia.shtml ************************************************************************* 16. 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 ************************************************************************* 17. Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture - Energy and the Environment The UNL Sigma Xi Chapter and the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research will sponsor a free public lecture "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. http://www.sigmaxi.org/chapters/web/index.php?chapter_id ************************************************************************* 18. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series "Cellulose: A Staple of the Southern US?" will be the seminar topic presented by Todd Campbell, research geneticist, USDA/ARS, at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the East Union. Check kiosk for room assignment. Refreshments available ahead of time. ************************************************************************* 19. Human Rights and Human Diversity Lecture Nov. 19 Dr. Harvey Weinstein, UC-Berkeley, will deliver a lecture titled "Transitional Justice, Reconciliation and Social Reconstruction: Where is the Evidence?" at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q Street. This event is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by The Human Rights and Human Diversity Program and The Schlesinger Fund for Social Justic of The Norman and Bernice Harris Center for Judaic Studies. http://www.unl.edu/judaic/news/index.shtml ************************************************************************* 20. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2009 Seminar Series Anh Hoang, graduate student, Entomology, UNL, will present "Role of Peroxidase in the Defense Response of Buffalograss to the Western Chinch Bug" at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 in the East Union. Refreshments available. http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf09.html ************************************************************************* 21. Institute for Ethnic Studies Colloquium The panel discussion "Historicizing Fiction, Fictionalizing History" will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Nebraska Union. Room will be posted. Panel participants are Patrick Jones, associate professor of History and Ethnic Studies, Kwakiutl Dreher, associate professor of English and Ethnic Studies, and Ariana Vigil, assistant professor of English and Ethnic Studies. ************************************************************************* 22. Biochemistry Department Faculty Candidate Research Seminar "Heterodisulfide Reductase and Energy Conservation in Methanogenic Archaea" will be presented by Dr. Nicole Buan from the Department of Microbiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 in Beadle N172. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome to attend. ************************************************************************* 23. Biotechnology / Life Sciences Seminar Nov. 18 "Diversity and Roles of Bacterial Symbionts of Marine Sponges," will be presented by Dr. Russell Hill, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 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 ************************************************************************* 24. Research Methodology Series The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools will present the 2009-2010 Research Methodology Series from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 in 242 Mabel Lee Hall. The first presentation will be "Methods for Modeling Context" by Dr. James Bovaird. Presentations are free and open to the public. http://www.cyfs.unl.edu/docs/2009-2010%20SRM%20Series.pdf ************************************************************************* 25. Assertive Skills Training - Nov. 24 Gain greater creditability handling tough people and situations with composure and confidence. Identify and understand your own ways of interacting at this interactive seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at the Ferguson Center, 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 ************************************************************************* 26. 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 special event from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at the Nebraska Union. Their speakers are Tom Osborne and Fred Luthans. 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 ************************************************************************* 27. Women: Focus on Yourself The next meeting of the women's group offered by the UNL Employee Assistance Program (EAP), will focus on personal identity and making time for yourself. Ideas will be generated for personal growth and wellness for women. The group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Nebraska Union. This women's group is open to all faculty and staff and no registration is required. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to EAP at 472-3107. Take time out of your busy schedule to focus on yourself. ************************************************************************* 28. Study Abroad Student Presentations - Edythe Wiebers Scholarship Recipients of the Edythe Wiebers International Studies Program Scholarship will talk about their experience studying abroad at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Nebraska Union. Students interested in applying for this scholarship should attend. http://www.unl.edu/iaffairs ************************************************************************* 29. Free Seminar: Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score In this popular seminar, "Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score," University of Nebraska Credit Union's VP of Member Services, Monte Dickson, will answer such questions as: What is a credit report? What is a credit score? How does my credit history affect me? How do I improve my score? A light meal will be provided so reservations are needed. Call 472-2087. * Dec. 2, noon to 1 p.m., Nebraska Union. * Dec. 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., East Union. http://www.nufcu.org ************************************************************************* 30. Liferay Users Group Meeting The next Liferay Users Group meeting sponsored by Communications and Information Technology will discuss updates to Liferay, Google search, and use of CPanel to bring outside content into Liferay. Several CIT-created applets within Liferay will also be demonstrated. The meeting is at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 in the East Union. For more info go to the Web site listed below. http://liferay.unl.edu/home ************************************************************************* 31. Producing More While Conserving More: Can We Do It? Michael Doane, director of agriculture, economics and sustainability for Monsanto will present a free public lecture "Producing More While Conserving More: Can We Do It?," at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20 in the Kauffman Center Great Hall. The Kauffman Center is home to UNL's Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. A question and answer session will follow. http://research.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 32. Free Brown Bag Session - Situational Awareness The University police will host a free brown bag session titled "Situational Awareness" beginning at noon Nov. 23 in the East Union. The room will be posted. This session will teach the process of recognizing a threat and properly responding to it. The instructor will cover areas from tornadoes and flash floods to bomb threats and the active shooter on campus. You may register below, but walk-ins are welcome. http://itgtraining.unl.edu/ ************************************************************************* 33. 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. Speakers will be Dr. Mark J Awakuni-Swetland, and professor Katherine Walter. 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. ************************************************************************* 34. SWAP Meet: Skype Bring your lunch to the Nebraska Union (room posted) from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 25 to discuss Skype, a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet, free or inexpensively. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer and video conferencing. http://swap.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 35. University Theatre Opens Shakespeare's Classic King Lear Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of the downfall of two noble families torn apart by a complex web of familial loyalty, greed, treachery and betrayal, is brought to the stage starring guest Actors' Equity Association actor Steven Patterson as King Lear. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 20 and Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22, in Howell Theatre, first floor Temple Building. For tickets contact the Lied Center Ticket Office, 301 N. 12th St., 472-4747. http://carsonschool.unl.edu ************************************************************************* 36. School of Music Events: Nov. 17-23 * Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., the Jazz Combos will give a recital in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium in Sheldon Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public. * Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Student ChamberFest will give a recital in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium in Sheldon Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public. * Nov. 22 at 3 p.m., Student ChamberFest will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. * Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Student ChamberFest will give a recital in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium in Sheldon Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public. * Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Percussion Ensemble will give a recital in Kimball Recital Hall. 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 ************************************************************************* 37. University Bookstore discussion group "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho will be the topic of discussion at the University Bookstore's book club, at 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Come if you've read the book, read only part of the book or wanted to read the book but haven't. Everyone is welcome. Join them for cookies, coffee and discussion. For more information call the bookstore at 472-8560. ************************************************************************* 38. Riders in the Sky Do Christmas "The Cowboy Way" Take a nostalgic trip back to the days of the open range with "America's Favorite Cowboys," the Riders in the Sky, a foursome of boot-wearing, hat-tipping, musical buckaroos from Nashville, Tennessee. They'll do Christmas "the cowboy way" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. http://liedcenter.org ************************************************************************* 39. "Perspectives: Art, Craft, Design, and the Studio Quilt" A new exhibition of contemporary quilts opens Nov. 21 at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, East Campus. Works included range from abstract to whimsically concrete. Curators Michael James and Sandra Sider will give a gallery talk at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Employees, staff, and students are always free. Open to the public. http://quiltStudy.org ************************************************************************* 40. An Education and Trucker open Friday at the Ross * An Education (Nov. 20-Dec. 3) - A coming-of-age story about Jenny (Carey Mulligan), a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of David (Peter Sarsgaard), a playboy nearly twice her age. * Trucker (Nov. 20-Dec. 3) - Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan), a vivacious and successful independent truck driver, leads a carefree life of long-haul trucking, one night stands and all-night drinking with Runner (Nathan Fillion) until the evening her estranged 11-year-old son, Peter (Jimmy Bennett) is unexpectedly dropped at her door. http://www.theross.org ************************************************************************* 41. Nebraska High School Football Championships on NET Television Don't miss a play as each of the "NSAA State High School Football Championships" games are broadcast live from the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, airing Nov. 23 and 24 on NET1 Channel 12, over-the-air 12.1 and in high-definition on NET-HD. The championship match-ups begin with the Class D-2 finals at 10 a.m. on Nov. 23, followed by the Class D-1 championship at 2:30 p.m. and the Class A game at 7 p.m. Coverage on Nov. 24, begins with the Class C-2 championship at 10 a.m., with the Class C-1 game at 2:30 p.m. and the Class B contest wrapping up the action at 7 p.m. ************************************************************************* 42. Baylor vs. Nebraska Volleyball on NET Television NET Television wraps up its regular season coverage of Nebraska volleyball action with a Big 12 Conference contest between the Baylor Bears and the Huskers on "Nebraska Volleyball," airing at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 on NET1 Channel 12, over-the-air 12.1 and in high-definition on NET-HD. ************************************************************************* 43. "The Battle for Whiteclay" Showing Tonight OASIS at the Culture center will present a Movie Night for Native American Month Celebration with the showing of "The Battle for Whiteclay," at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Nebraska Union Crib. The event is free and open to the public. Discussion will follow with activist, writer, film producer Mark Vasina. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *