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In this Issue of UNL E-News: Oct 20, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 1. 2009-2010 UNL Visitor Guides
 2. Scheduled Campus Voicemail Outage Nov. 1
 3. Oldfather hall wireless network upgrade Oct. 21
 4. Convocations Committee Funding Deadline
 5. Itty Bitty Sports starts Oct. 27
 6. Adult CPR and A.E.D. Training
 7. Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons at East Campus
 8. Limited Submission - U.S. Department of State
 9. Academic Affairs October E-newsletter posted

EVENTS TO ATTEND:
10. Earth Day 1/2 Birthday Walks Oct. 22
11. Retirement Reception for Marlee Schell, Biological Sciences
12. Women: Focus on Yourself
13. Carroll R. Pauley Memorial Endowment Symposium Oct. 22 & 23
14. Undergraduate Women in Physics Conference (WoPhy)
15. Conference on Human Trafficking
16. Economics Seminar Oct. 22
17. Ancient Roman Religion and Nebraska Football Olson Seminar Topic
18. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Oct. 23
19. Chemistry Colloquium Oct. 23
20. Nebraska Colloquium: "Irrigation in Western China" Oct. 22
21. Psychology Colloquium Oct. 21
22. Women's and Gender Studies Colloquium
23. Engineering Mechanics Seminar Series
24. SNR Outreach Seminar on Wildlife Damage Management
25. SNR Research Seminar on Midwest Corn Production
26. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series
27. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2009 Seminar Series
28. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series
29. Christine Timm highlights October UAAD meeting Wednesday
30. The Family Business Oct. 28
31. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series
32. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience 2009 Seminar Series
33. Martin Luther King Freedom Breakfast Jan. 15
34. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP)

ARTS AND MEDIA:
35. NU State Museum's 'Weapons Throughout Time' exhibit opens Oct. 23
36. Sheldon Museum of Art holds Dia de los Muertos events
37. Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos
38. Diversity Working Group Program: The Sheldon Oct. 27
39. School of Music Events: Oct. 20-27
40. Art:21, Season 5, Screening
41. Met Opera HD Live: Aida shows Oct. 24 and 25 at the Ross
42. Watch the home football game on the big screen at the Ross
43. The Cove opens Friday at the Ross
44. NET Television Airs Iowa State/Nebraska Volleyball Match

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 1. 2009-2010 UNL Visitor Guides
The new 2009-2010 UNL Visitor Guides are now available. The guides are
made available free to UNL departments to use with visitors, prospective
students, faculty and staff, and for conference attendees. This is a way
to connect to your departments business and research partners, as well as
alumni, around the world. If you would like copies of the Visitors Guide,
call Ken Reining at 472-7029 or by e-mail kreining2@unl.edu. Delivery
charges may apply.
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 2. Scheduled Campus Voicemail Outage Nov. 1
The campus voicemail system will be off-line for a planned software update from
8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Nov. 1. Users will be unable to retrieve or leave new
messages during this period. This update will not affect the status of messages
already left in subscribers voicemail mailboxes. For more info contact Information
Services Telecommunications at 472-3434 or email: is-centrex@unl.edu.
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 3. Oldfather hall wireless network upgrade Oct. 21
On Oct. 21, the wireless network in Oldfather hall will be upgraded to new
802.11AGN access. There will be minimal down time as the wireless access
points will be replaced one at a time. If you have any questions, contact
Michael Davison at 472-5766 or mdavison@unl.edu.

http://IS.unl.edu
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 4. Convocations Committee Funding Deadline
The UNL Convocations Committee will review applications in November of
funding requests for the spring 2010 semester. The grants, which may be
used for support of visiting speakers, are generally $150 to $750. Money
is limited, and the process is competitive. The application deadline is
Oct. 31. Guidelines and application forms may be obtained from the
Academic Senate Office.
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 5. Itty Bitty Sports starts Oct. 27
The Itty Bitty Sports "Basketball" program will be offered from 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 27 to Dec. 8 at the East Campus Activities
Building. This "Basketball" session will focus on dribbling, passing,
catching, shooting, and agility. It is open to both girls and boys ages
3-5 years. The cost is $45 per child for UNL students and CREC members;
$55 per child for general public. The registration deadline is Oct 23.
Additional information and registration forms are available at the Campus
Rec Center, EC Activities Building, by calling 472-367, or visiting the
Web site listed below.

http://crec.unl.edu/youth/ittybitty.shtml
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 6. Adult CPR and A.E.D. Training
An American Red Cross-certified Adult CPR and A.E.D. Training will be held
from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Campus Rec Center. The completed
training will provide you with a one year ARC certificate. The class is
$20 for UNL students and CREC members; $30 for general public. For details
and to register, call 472-3467 or visit the Web site link:

http://crec.unl.edu/recclasses/index.shtml
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 7. Ballroom and Country Dance Lessons at East Campus
UNL Campus Recreation will host a Ballroom and Country Dance Class from
7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 27 to Nov. 17 at the Nebraska East Union.
Class will be taught by long-time Lincoln instructors Don and Polly
Anderson and will cover the waltz, two-step, swing, and more. The class is
open to all UNL students, CREC members, and the general public. It is
recommended that you sign up with a partner. For prices and registration
details, call 472-3467 or visit the Web site link:

http://crec.unl.edu/recclasses/index.shtml
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 8. Limited Submission - U.S. Department of State
The nomination/application deadline for the U.S. Department of State,
Jefferson Science Fellowship is Jan. 15, 2010. 1/15/10. UNL may nominate
two faculty for a Jefferson Science Fellowship. If you are interested in
developing a fellowship application, complete a Notification of Intent to
Submit by Nov. 13. For more information visit the Web site below or
contact Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, 472-2851.

http://research.unl.edu/facultyresources/limited_sub.shtml
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 9. Academic Affairs October E-newsletter posted
The October 2009 electronic newsletter published by Academic Affairs is
posted at the Web site listed below. Among topics are the Academic Affairs
office top priorities, events and announcements. This newsletter may be
accessed from the Academic Affairs website as well
http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/index.shtml

http://www.unl.edu/svcaa/newsletter.shtml
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10. Earth Day 1/2 Birthday Walks Oct. 22
* City Campus - The early morning walk begins promptly at 7:40 am from the NE
corner of 16th Street and R Street. This walk will end at approximately 7:55 at the
16th and R intersection.
* City Campus - Enjoy a refreshing walk. Meet at the South side of the Nebraska
Union at noon Oct. 22. The walk will return to the south side of the Union at
approximately 12:45 p.m. The "Yellow Route" of the UNL city campus walking map will
be used. To download a copy of the map, visit the Web site listed below.
* East Campus - Add 15 minutes of physical activity into your day and rejuvenate in
the afternoon. The Earth Day 1/2 Birthday Afternoon Walk begins promptly at 2:30
p.m. from the North side of Nebraska East Union. This walk will end at
approximately 2:45 p.m. back at the Nebraska East Union.

http://wellness.unl.edu
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11. Retirement Reception for Marlee Schell, Biological Sciences
A retirement reception will be held for Marlee "Marty" Schell from 3 to
4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in 103 Manter Hall. Schell is retiring from the
University after 26 years of service.
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12. Women: Focus on Yourself
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is forming a group for faculty and
staff designed to help women in the area of personal well-being. This
group will provide participants with an opportunity to network with other
women on campus, develop resources, and create a social network to promote
wellness. Areas of discussion for the group may include women's wellness,
personal identity, careers, relationships, parenting, and exercise. An
informational meeting to share ideas will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Oct.
27 at the Nebraska Union. 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.
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13. Carroll R. Pauley Memorial Endowment Symposium Oct. 22 & 23
The History Department's Carroll R. Pauley Memorial Endowment Symposium "The
Great Common Denominator: Sports in History, History in Sports,” will be held Oct. 22 and 23.
The schedule includes:
* Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Nebraska Champions Club - Jeremy Schaap, reporter/host/E:60 correspondent
at ESPN, will give the opening keynote talk, "It's Not a Real Job: The Rewards and Challenges
of Covering Sports." There will be a book signing after the talk.
* Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m., Nebraska Union Auditorium - Michael Oriard of Oregon State University,
will lecture on "Football as the American 'People's Game'?"
* Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m., Nebraska Union Auditorium - Dr. Amy Bass of the College of New Rochelle,
will lecture on "'They Loved My Grandfather:' An Olympic Legacy of Race, Memory."
* Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m., Nebraska Union Auditorium - Dr. Susan Brownell, University of
Missouri-St. Louis, will speak on "China's Olympic Debut - Its Place in Olympic and East
Asian History."
* Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m., Nebraska Union Auditorium - Dr. Susan Cahn, SUNY-Buffalo, will speak
on "Problems in Feminist Sport: Our Sexed Bodies, Our Gendered Selves."
* Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., Cornhusker Marriott - Benjamin Rader, the James L. Sellers Professor
Emeritus of History at UNL, will give the keynote address, "A Recent Revolution in American Sports."

http://events.unl.edu/history/upcoming/
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14. Undergraduate Women in Physics Conference (WoPhy)
The first Undergraduate Women in Physics Conference (WoPhy09) will bring together
outstanding researchers from Oct.30 to Nov.1 at the Holiday Inn and Champions
Club. Attend scientific talks by invited physicists, participate in poster sessions,
and interact with other physics students.

http://www.physics.unl.edu/~wophy/
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15. Conference on Human Trafficking
A national conference on the issues surrounding Human Trafficking will be
held Oct. 28-31 at Embassy Suites. The keynote speaker is Kevin Bales,
president of Free the Slaves. There is a special rate for UNL faculty. To
register visit the Web site listed below. The conference is sponsored by
CBA, Journalism, Law and Libraries.

http://conferences.unl.edu/trafficking
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16. Economics Seminar Oct. 22
The UNL Economics Department will host a seminar, "The NWIMBY Effect (No WalMart In
My Backyard): Big Box Stores and Residential Property Values" presented by Kristina
Lybecker, assistant professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Colorado
College. The seminar is scheduled from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. Oct. 22 in room 222 CBA.
RSVP to Barb Keating, 472-6349, bkeating2@unl.edu or stop by the office at 340 CBA.
The event is free and open to the public.
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17. Ancient Roman Religion and Nebraska Football Olson Seminar Topic
Media commentators on college sports have alluded to how football programs
at some universities achieve such high status among fans that football
almost becomes a religion. UNL scholar Michael Hoff will discuss that
phenomenon in an Oct. 21 Paul A. Olson Seminar entitled "Ancient Roman
Religion and Nebraska Football." The seminar will begin 3:30 p.m. in the
Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St. It is free and open to the public as
is a 3 p.m. reception. Sponsored by the Center for Great Plains Studies.

http://www.unl.edu/plains
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18. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Seminar Oct. 23
"Tenaciously Sticking to Your Point: Polar Attachment and Biofilm
Formation by the Plant Pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens" will be
presented by Dr. Clay Fuqua, Department of Biology, Indiana University, at
3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in N172 Beadle Center. This event is open to the public.
Sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences.
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19. Chemistry Colloquium Oct. 23
Professor David E. Cane from Brown University will present "Nature as
Stereochemist: Unraveling the Complexities of Polyketide Antibiotic
Biosynthesis" at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in room 112 Hamilton Hall. The lecture
is open to the public. Co-sponsored by the UNL Research Council.

http://www.chem.unl.edu/calendar/colloquia.shtml
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20. Nebraska Colloquium: "Irrigation in Western China" Oct. 22
The Nebraska Colloquium lecture will be Dr. Ron Yoder, head, Biological
Systems Engineering, speaking on "Blooming Desert Along The Silk Road:
Irrigation in Western China," at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Nebraska Union
Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

http://honors.unl.edu
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21. Psychology Colloquium Oct. 21
William Spaulding, Ph.D., professor in Clinical Psychology, UNL, will
present "Decision Science Tiptoes into Psychiatric Rehabilitation," at
3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in Burnett 107. Refreshments will follow the talk.
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22. Women's and Gender Studies Colloquium
"'Lifting As We Climb:' Global Feminist Revolution for Women's Human
Rights," will be presented by Leslie Wolfe, president of the Center for
Women Policy Studies, at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Nebraska Union (room
posted). Wolfe will discuss the intersection between feminism and
movements for human rights.

http://www.unl.edu/womenssp/events/colloquium.shtml
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23. Engineering Mechanics Seminar Series
"Supramolecules: Case Studies from Organic Electronics to Energy
Absorption," will be presented by Li Tan, PhD, assistant professor,
Department of Engineering Mechanics, UNL, at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27 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.
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24. SNR Outreach Seminar on Wildlife Damage Management
Stephen Vantaseel, project coordinator for the Internet Center for
Wildlife Damage Management at UNL, will speak on "Wildlife Damage
Management: Problems and Prospects" as part of the School of Natural
Resources Outreach Seminar Series. It will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in
107 Hardin Hall, auditorium, 3310 Holdrege Street, East Campus. The
seminar is free and open to the public. Free parking adjacent to Hardin
Hall. Refreshments will be provided.

http://snr.unl.edu
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25. SNR Research Seminar on Midwest Corn Production
Gene Takle, professor of Agronomy and director, Climate Science Initiative
at Iowa State University, will speak about "Midwest Corn Production Under
the Influence of Climate Change, Climate Variability, and Wind Turbines"
at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 in 107 Hardin Hall, Auditorium. The lecture is part of
the School of Natural Resources Research Seminar Series.

http://snr.unl.edu
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26. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series
"A New National Drought Atlas from the National Drought Mitigation Center"
will be presented by Brian Fuchs, research technologist climatologist with
the School of Natural Resources, at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Nebraska East
Union. Refreshments available prior to the seminar.
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27. Center for Grassland Studies Fall 2009 Seminar Series
Dave Stock, owner of Stock Seed Farms, will present "Seed Production of
Native Grasses" at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Nebraska East Union. Refreshments
will be available.

http://www.grassland.unl.edu/semf09.html
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28. Agronomy and Horticulture Friday Seminar Series
"A New National Drought Atlas from the National Drought Mitigation Center"
will be presented by Brian Fuchs, research technologist climatologist from
the School of Natural Resources at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Nebraska East
Union. Refreshments will be available prior to the seminar.
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29. Christine Timm highlights October UAAD meeting Wednesday
UAAD's October meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Nebraska
Union (room posted). This month features "Contemporary Techniques for
Career Advancement," a presentation by Christine Timm, associate director,
UNL Career Services. There will also be ice cream for sale.

http://uaad.unl.edu
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30. The Family Business Oct. 28
Learn Family Systems Theory and how to apply it to your family business at
this interactive seminar by Dave Specht, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28
at the Ferguson Center, in Lincoln. 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
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31. School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series
Brigitte Tenhumberg, UNL, will present "Keeping Pests Down and Endangered
Species Up: The Impact of Unstable Stage Structures," at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22
in 110 Hamilton Hall. Refreshments will be available at 3 p.m.
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32. Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience 2009 Seminar Series
Dr. Steven L. Tait from the Department of Chemistry, Indiana University,
will present "Self-organized Molecular Architectures at Surfaces:
Structure, Interactions, and Functions" at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in 201 Brace.
All are welcome to attend.

http://www.unl.edu/ncmn/seminars.shtml
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33. Martin Luther King Freedom Breakfast Jan. 15
The Martin Luther King Freedom Breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Jan.
15, 2010, at Embassy Suites. The keynote speaker is Rev. Jessie Myles. For
more information, call Nancy at 472-1663. To receive a ticket order form,
contact her at nknapp@unlnotes.unl.edu.
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34. Support Group for Adult Children with Aging Parents (ACAP)
Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) is a support group facilitated by
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for those in positions of assisting
aging parents. The group meets once a month and participation is open to
all faculty and staff. The next meeting is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m.
Oct. 29 at the Nebraska Union (room to be posted). For further details,
contact EAP at 472-3107.
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35. NU State Museum's 'Weapons Throughout Time' exhibit opens Oct. 23
On Oct. 23, the NU State Museum (Morrill Hall) will open "Weapons
Throughout Time," an exhibit that explores weapons spanning more than
9,000 years of history. Visitors will have a close-up look at the
technology and cultural influences found in weapons used throughout time
and across the world, from 13th-century Samurai swords to World War I
automatic weapons. The exhibit will be on display through August, 2010.

http://www.museum.unl.edu
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36. Sheldon Museum of Art holds Dia de los Muertos events
* Oct. 27 to Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a
centuries-old spiritual tradition celebrating the continuity of life by honoring
the dead on their return to earth for one day. The Great Hall of the Sheldon Museum
of Art will be elaborately decorated for the art and cultural celebration with
papier-mache sculptures and papel picados hanging from the windows. A traditional
ofrenda (altar) will offer visitors opportunities to honor loved ones.
* Oct. 29, 7 to 10 p.m. - Dia de los Muertos Masquerade Ball. Sheldon Art
Association and the community advisory committee invite members and supporters to a
Masquerade Ball and Auction. The ball will feature Mariachi Xiapata, Mexican hors
d'oeuvres, margaritas and Mexican beers. Tickets are $35. Contact Laurie Sipple at
472-1170.
* Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Free Dia de los Muertos Family Day at Sheldon The
Sheldon invites families to a free Family Day event which will include a mariachi
band, storytelling, a theater performance, art-making activities for the kids,
appetizers, and much more

http://www.sheldonartmuseum.org/events_programs/
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37. Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos
Oasis at the Culture Center invites you for Day of the Dead/ Dia de los
Muertos from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Nebraska Union Ballroom. This year
they will feature the group Y de Cajon, A Special Dia de los Muertos
Performance and the play Frida Behind the Mirror. The event is free and
open to the public.
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38. Diversity Working Group Program: The Sheldon Oct. 27
The Diversity Working Group will present J. Daniel Veneciano, director of
the Sheldon Museum of Art, from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Sheldon in
the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium. He will discuss Aaron Douglas works and
the Sheldon's new cultural/civic engagement philosophy. All students,
faculty, and staff are welcome. No RSVP needed, and you may bring your
lunch.
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39. School of Music Events: Oct. 20-27
* Oct. 25, Student vocalists will be featured in the Choral Sampler recital at 3
p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. The Choral Sampler concert will feature the
University Women's Chorale, Varsity Men's Chorus, East Campus Choir, and City
Campus Choir. The conductors will be Dr. Rhonda Fuelberth, Dr. Peter Eklund, James
Wilson, and Brian Hart.
* Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Moran Woodwind Quintet, will give a recital in Kimball
Recital Hall. The Moran Woodwind Quintet is made up of faculty artists John Bailey,
flute; William McMullen, oboe; Diane Barger, clarinet; Jeffrey McCray, bassoon, and
Alan Mattingly, horn. 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
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40. Art:21, Season 5, Screening
A screening from the PBS series "Art:21" will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 at Sheldon Museum of Art.

http://www.sheldonartmuseum.org/events_programs/
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41. Met Opera HD Live: Aida shows Oct. 24 and 25 at the Ross
Aida will be broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage. Set in
ancient Egypt, Aida is both a heartbreaking love story and an epic drama
full of spectacular crowd scenes. Violeta Urmana stars in the title role
of the enslaved Ethiopian princess, with Dolora Zajick as her rival.
Broadcast live at noon on Oct. 24, with an encore presentation at 1 p.m.
Oct. 25 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Visit the Ross Web site
for more information.

http://www.theross.org/met
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42. Watch the home football game on the big screen at the Ross
See Nebraska home games on the big screen at the Ross Media Arts Center.
Grab the gang and come down to The Ross Media Arts Center to watch the
Oct. 24 home game against Iowa State at 11:30 a.m. on the 40-foot big
screen. Enjoy their family-friendly environment as you cheer the Nebraska
Cornhuskers on to victory. This event is free.

http://www.theross.org
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43. The Cove opens Friday at the Ross
* Opening Friday: "The Cove" (Oct 23-29) - This riveting documentary
follows a group of animal activists to a scenic cove in Taijii, Japan,
where they risk their lives to expose the horrifying truths behind the
capture of dolphins for the lucrative tourist industry and in the process
uncover an environmental catastrophe.
* Now Playing: "Cold Souls" (Oct. 16-29) - In this surreal comedy, Paul
Giamatti stars as himself, an actor in the throes of anxiety over an
upcoming performance - until he gives his soul to a mysterious company
that promises to freeze and store it until he wants it again. But when his
soul goes missing, Giamatti embarks on a journey to track it down.

http://www.theross.org
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44. NET Television Airs Iowa State/Nebraska Volleyball Match
The Iowa State Cyclones will come blowing into the NU Coliseum to face off
against John Cook's Huskers in volleyball action when "Nebraska
Volleyball" airs at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 on NET1 Channel 12, over-the-air 12.1
and in high-definition on NET-HD.
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