 Rubin Carter Speaking Feb. 21
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer who was wrongly convicted
of a triple murder in 1966 and spent 19 years in prison before being
freed,
will speak at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Feb. 21.
Carter will speak at the Lied Center for Performing Arts beginning at
7 p.m. Tickets will be available free to the public Feb. 14-18 in the
ASUN
Student Government Office, 136 Nebraska Union (telephone: 472-2581).
Carter's professional boxing career began in 1961, and his fast and
furious
style instantly made him a crowd favorite. Five years later, when he was
the No. 1 contender for the world middleweight title, Carter was arrested
for triple murder. He steadfastly maintained his innocence, but was
convicted
and sentenced to three life terms, narrowly escaping the electric
chair.
In 1974, upon the publication of his autobiography The 16th Round:
From
No. 1 to No. 45472, and the recantations of the state's two key
witnesses,
Carter's case attracted international attention. A new trial ensued, but
the injustice was repeated. However, he never gave up, and in 1985 Carter
was released from prison. In 1988, the 22-year-old indictment was
officially
dismissed. Carter's story was recently made into a movie starring Denzel
Washington.
This event is underwritten in part by Experian and supported in part
by the Pepsi Diversity Fund, the NU Pepsi Endowment Fund, Student
Foundation,
Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council, Residence Hall Association, and
ASUN
Student Government.
Reading Specialist Moats Lectures Feb. 11
The Office of Graduate Studies and the Hewit Academic Center invite
the
university community to a free public lecture given by Louisa Moats from
11:15 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 in the Executive Dining Hall of the Hewit
Academic
Center, 300 West Stadium.
Moats, Ed.D, is the author of Straight Talk About Reading. She is
project
director for the District of Columbia site of the National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development Early Intervention Project. She has
extensive
experience in the field of reading and language acquisition as a teacher
trainer, diagnostician, consultant, and writer.
For additional information, contact Kim Schellpeper at 472-0513.
Skybox Office Accepting Reservations From Campus Departments
The Skybox Office is now accepting reservations for the Stadium View
Lounge from campus departments for campus related special events. Call
472-6880
to inquire about rates, policies and available dates.
Eye Opener Takes Participants on 'Road to Morocco'
The next International Eye Opener, will takes participants on
"The
Road to Morocco," with Donald Wilhite, at 7:15 a.m. Feb. 17 in the
East Union.
Wilhite, director of the National Drought Mitigation Center, will
discuss
a memorandum of understanding and project proposal currently being
developed
by the Center to help the Kingdom of Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture,
Rural Development and Fisheries in the creation of a National Drought
Observatory.
A major thrust of the observatory will be to provide information to
assist
decision makers and drought managers with the design of appropriate
drought
policy to achieve better risk management.
Wilhite recently visited Morocco to participate in a workshop and to
discuss with the Minister and the U.S. Ambassador how the NDMC can assist
with this development process. He will discuss this evolving program and
other international activities of the NDMC.
All faculty, staff, and students of the University of Nebraska and the
public are invited. Please call 472-2758 for reservations
Special Planetarium Show for Black History Month
Mueller Planetarium will present a special program for young children
titled "Follow the Drinking Gourd," at 3 p.m. on Saturdays in
February.
The current featured astronomy program,"World's In Motion,"
will continue to be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in
February.
Admission is charged for all programs.
Before the Civil War, slaves moving northward to freedom used a song,
"Follow the Drinking Gourd," as a guide on their journey. The
"drinking gourd" of the song was the constellation often called
the Big Dipper. Produced by the New Jersey State Museum's Rairiten
Planetarium,
this show is designed to give perspective on how a culture used the sky
in a practical way to enhance their fives.
Planetarium Coordinator Jack Dunn, who programmed this show for
Mueller
Planetarium, says the story of the song tells how closely the sky has
always
touched the fives of individuals. In cultures across the world, it has
guided
the planting of crops and the timing of yearly activities which allowed
people to survive. This program is intended especially for schools, who
can schedule separate presentations through the Museum Education Office
at 472-6302.
This program has been endorsed by NASA's Quest Project, and
educational
groups across the country as especially appropriate for February (Black
History Month). It is based on an award-winning childrens' book,
"Follow
The Drinking Gourd," story and pictures by Jeannette Winter.
UAAD Professional Development Opportunity
The Steinhart Lecture Series with Paul Wesselmann, , will be held in
three sessions on Feb. 29 in the Nebraska Union.
The first, a UAAD Professional Development Opportunity,
"Combating
Compassion Fatigue," will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Many of us are better at taking care of others than we are at taking
care of ourselves. It has become second nature to use our energy and time
to encourage other people to get more out of life. Isn't it time to grab
a little enhancement for ourselves? Wesselmann explores the practical
strategies
for preventing and managing burnout.
"Extreme Connections: Creating An Exceptional College
Experience"
will be held from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. The session is open to all students,
staff and faculty.
This fast paced experience allows new students to take the fear and
excitement
experienced during the first weeks at college and transform them into
valuable
tools for meeting other people, increasing academic performance, making
good choices and developing an A+ attitude.
At 11:30 a.m. a brown bag talk, " Artful Delegation: Doing It vs.
Getting It Done," is also open to all students, staff and
faculty.
It is a manager's job to get things done. For some well-intentioned
leaders,
that translates into doing things ourselves instead of delegating tasks
to group members. This dangerous habit can lead to leader burnout and
group
member dissatisfaction. Wesselmann will demonstrate why leaders often
fail
to delegate and explore how artfl delegation can create opportunities for
emerging leaders, enhance group cohesion, and increase productivity.
Convocations Committee Grants Available
In April the UNL Convocations Committee will review applications for
funding requests for the fall semester 2000. The grants, which may be
used
for support of visiting speakers, are generally in the $500 to $750
range.
Monies are limited and the process is competitive. Deadline for
application
is April 15. Guidelines and application forms may be obtained from the
Faculty
Senate office.
EHS Updates Accident Investigation Procedures
EHS has revised the way it investigates accidents. The new procedures
ensures that supervisors are informed of all accidents and that they take
appropriate action to correct any problems. These are the highlights:
EHS investigates each First Report of Alleged Occupational Injury or
Illness. (The First Report is submitted to Benefits by the injured
employee
or their supervisor). EHS calls either the injured employee or the
supervisor
of the injured employee. EHS gathers information and, depending on the
information
obtained, may further investigate the accident by talking to additional
people or making a visit to the accident site. The information gathered
will assist EHS to determine the root cause(s) of the accident, what
corrective
action has been implemented, and what additional corrective action is
needed.
This information will be recorded on the EHS Accident Investigation
Follow-up
Report. EHS sends this follow-up form to the supervisor of the injured
employee(s).
The supervisor is required to review the information, sign the form, and
return it to EHS. If there are additional recommendations that EHS makes
regarding the injury/illness, the supervisor needs to comment on the
action
taken to address the EHS recommendations and return the form to EHS. EHS
will retain information on accident investigations and follow-up, and
will
provide quarterly reports to department heads and safety committee chairs
regarding the status of accident investigation follow-ups.
Copies of the actual procedure will be sent to all safety committee
chairs.
Contact Jeremy Gegg at 472-6512 with any questions you have about these
new procedures.
TA Supervisors' Lunch Feb. 15
A TA supervisors' lunch and roundtable discussion will be held at
11:30
a.m. Feb. 15 in the Selleck Hall private dining room. "TA
Supervisors:
Who Are We? What Do We Do?" will be presented by Helen Moore,
Sociology;
Joy Ritchie, English and Amy Goodburn, English.
TA supervisors from across the campus will reflect upon and discuss
the
role of TA supervisors and explore strategies for working with and
mentoring
graduate teaching assistants.
To register, call the Teaching and Learning Center at 472-3079 or
e-mail
teaching@unl.edu.
Century Teaching Club Sessions Upcoming
The Teaching and Learning Center is sponsoring the "Century
Teaching
Club" discussion forum for instructors whose classes number 40 or
more
students, to address the special challenges and joys of teaching large
classes.
The second and third sessions for Spring semester will be held on at 8
a.m.
Feb. 23 and March 22 in Selleck Hall private dining room.
The theme for the Spring Semester sessions is "Best Practices for
Teaching Large Classes." John Scheer (Health and Human Performance)
will facilitate the discussions. Topics include: Are you new to the large
classroom? Do you have suggestions for the new large-class instructor?
What
makes a large class effectiveWhat alternative teaching approaches have
you
tried successfully? How do you use technology to teach large classes? Do
you have some advice for working with teaching assistants?
To register for either session, contact the Teaching and Learning
Center
at 472-3079 or email teaching@unl.edu.
Forklift Training Feb. 16
Environmental Health and Safety is offering Forklift Training from 1
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the EHS Training Room (3630 East Campus
Loop).
This training will consist of the classroom lecture that is required
for all forklift operators. Sessions for practical training and driver
evaluations
will be scheduled afterwards with each participating department. Call EHS
at 472-4925 to register.
Feb. 13 Archaeology Lecture Presents View of Bethsaida
The Archaeological Institute of America, Lincoln-Omaha Society,
presents
its fourth lecture of the 1999-2000 season, "Bethsaida During the
Old
and New Testament Periods," at 2 p.m. Feb. 13 in E103, Beadle
Center.
Rami Arav, director of excavations at Bethsaida, and professor at the
University
of Nebraska at Omaha, will be presenting the results of his most recent
excavations at the New Testament site of Bethsaida.
Bethsaida is one of the most frequently mentioned cities in the
Gospels.
It was the scene of many important religious and historical events during
the 1st century A.D. It is commonly believed that Bethsaida was the
birthplace
of the apostles, Peter, Philip and Andrew, and it has been asserted that
the city witnessed many of the miracles attributed to Jesus: the healing
of the blind man, feeding the multitude, and where he walked upon the Sea
of Galilee.
The "re-discovery" of Bethsaida in 1987 by Arav, has led to
UNO's leadership of the administration, supervision, and financial
management
of what has become one of the most important archaeological sites in
Israel.
Volunteers Needed for Wellness Festival
On March 23, 3,000 area fifth-grade students will participate in earth
wellness festival at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. This annual
event involves students in creative, educational, hands-on activities
that
increase their awareness of the environment and their impact on it.
Activities
at the festival are presented by natural resources professionals,
educators
and other community professionals.
As classroom escorts, bus greeters, and presenter assistants,
volunteers
are essential to the success of this event.
Volunteers are needed. No experience is necessary. Your lunch will be
provided; you receive a festival t-shirt; and you are invited to join us
in a special celebration following the event.
Contact Soni Cochran, cochran2@unl.edu
for volunteer forms or to sign up via email. You can also register over
the phone at 441-7180.
Geographic Photographer Sartore Is Olson Seminar Presenter Feb.
16
The Paul A. Olson Seminars in Great Plains Studies presents
"Endangered
America," by Joel Sartore, at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Great Plains
Art Collection Gallery, 215 Love Library. Sartore is a photojournalist
and
contract photographer for National Geographic.
In 10 years of working as a photographer for National Geographic,
Sartore
has captured a great deal of the United States on film and ventured
overseas
to endure everything from incontinent bats to killer pigs. He has
published
two books, appeared on National Geographic's Explorer, and covered 14
stories
for National Geographic Magazine. Sartore's recent best-selling book,
Nebraska,
Under a Big Red Sky, guides the reader on a humorous walk through the
state,
taking a look at the people, the places, and the wildlife that make it
special.
The Company We Keep, a collaborative work by Sartore and biologist
Douglas
Chadwick, examines America's endangered species and the crucial role they
play in the survival of the planet. Several photos from the book are
incorporated
in Sartore's new film, "Endangered America", produced in
association
with the Conservation Alliance of the Great Plains. The film is aimed at
spreading the message that conservation is critical to mankind's and to
the survival of the species with which we share the planet.
For more information, call 472-3082.
Spring 2000 Workshops From Information Services
Information Services offers introductory classes for the latest
multimedia
software throughout the semester in 163 Mabel Lee Hall. They provide an
easy, low cost way to keep your skills fresh on the latest technology
tools
for teaching and research.
Workshops are $20. Payment is due upon registration and may be made
using
a cost object or by check. Refunds are allowed up to 48 hours in advance
only. Substitutions are allowed. To register, contact the secretary at
472-9050,
or register in the 501 Building, Room 118. Space is limited and
reservations
are required.
Check our web page at http://itg.unl.edu/training.
For more information regarding workshop content, call Leona Barratt at
472-6163 or email lbarratt@unl.edu.
No prerequisite is required unless specified.
o Intro to Adobe Photoshop - Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to noon and March 20, 1
to 3 p.m. - Use this professional image editing software to learn
techniques
for retouching, color correction, cropping, resizing, and saving in
various
file formats.
o Adobe Photoshop Tips & Tricks - Feb. 15 and March 28, 10 a.m. to
noon - Learn advanced image editing techniques such as text effects,
filters,
layers, and image manipulation and some of the newer features in
Photoshop
5.5. (Photoshop experience required).
o Introduction to Blackboard CourseInfo - Feb. 16, 9 to 11 a.m.; Feb.
29, 1 to 3 p.m.; March 7, 10 a.m. to noon; April 4, 10 a.m. to noon and
April 19, 2 to 4 p.m. - This course will help you to set up a basic
course
on CourseInfo and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the
tools
and features available. Using CourseInfo, you don't need to know any HTML
or complicated processes to share information with your students via the
Web. Feel free to bring your own material for use in CourseInfo. There is
no fee for this introduction to CourseInfo workshop but we request that
you register.
o CourseInfo Tips & Tricks - March 16, 1 to 3 p.m. - This will be
an advanced CourseInfo workshop that will discuss the features available
in CourseInfo and how to make the most of your course. We will discuss
adding
multimedia, different types of documents and content, websites as
CourseInfo
modules, and options you can consider to refine existing courses to make
them more effective. You should have experience teaching with CourseInfo
before taking this workshop. Feel free to bring your own material for use
in this workshop.
o Microsoft PowerPoint - Feb. 18, 9 to 11 a.m. - Use this multimedia
presentation software to create professional presentations incorporating
sound, images and video for classroom instruction or web use.
o Web Graphics - Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to noon - Tools and techniques for
preparing graphics for the World Wide Web with an emphasis on conserving
bandwidth while maintaining good images. (Photoshop experience
required).
o Desktop Video Editing Made Easy - Feb. 23, 1 to 3 p.m. - By using
the
Digital Video (DV) standard, Quicktime Pro, and Apple's iMovie, recording
and editing broadcast-quality videos have never been easier. Participants
will learn how to import video to their computer, set edit points and
edit
together video with transitions and titles. The workshop will also
include
a brief introduction into compressing these videos for web use.
o Macromedia Authorware - Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon - This visually
based,
cross platform interactive media development package is introduced. In
this
session you will create a simple interactive tutorial for hands-on
learning.
o Advanced Web Content - March 6, 10 a.m. to noon - Designing a
Well-organized
Web Site and Adding Rich Media. Participants of this workshop will gain
insight into creating easily-navigable web sites using a well-structured
design and/or frames. In addition, the workshop will cover the addition
of audio, video, animations, and other media types. Prereq: basic
HTML/web
design skills
o Introduction to Macromedia Dreamweaver - March 10, 2 to 4 p.m. -
Dreamweaver
is an advanced website creation tool that combines sophisticated webpage
design tools (including JavaScript, forms, behaviors, etc.) with powerful
website management tools. You should be familiar with basic website or
HTML
design before you register for this workshop.
o Test Bank Creation - March 17, 1 to 3 p.m. - Creating On-line Tests.
Using software developed by UNL's own John Orr, participants will learn
how to create test banks using a variety of question types and how to
design
tests that draw from these test banks. Participants should bring question
materials to enter into the system.
o Introduction to Macromedia Fireworks - March 24, 2 to 4 p.m. -
Macromedia
Fireworks allows you to create web graphics, animations, or even design
entire graphical interfaces for websites. This workshop will take you
through
the basics of using Fireworks as well as how and when to use it.
o Macromedia Flash - March 29, 10 a.m. to noon - Electrify your Web
Page
with Macromedia Flash. By using Flash, web pages can include animations,
sound, and interaction all with file sizes small enough for modem
users. Participants will learn the basics of animations, button actions,
and adding sound as well as integrating the files into web pages. Prereq:
basic HTML skills
o Basic HTML/Composer - April 10, 10 a.m. to noon - Learn how to
quickly
and simply put your syllabus on the web or create your own web pages
using
Netscape. The basics of HTML will also be covered.
o Director - April 25, 10 a.m. to noon - Macromedia Director 7 is the
standard for creating and delivering powerful multimedia for the
Internet,
CD-ROMs, and DVD-ROMs. Learn the basics tools of Director with the use of
sound, animation and graphics with interactivity.
Theology for Lunch Series Focuses on Life and Death Issues
The Theology for Lunch brown bag lunch series will focus on
"Issues
of Life and Death," for the spring semester. The lunch lectures
begin
at 11:30 a.m. in the Nebraska Union.
On Feb. 25, the topic is "Fetal Tissue Research," with
speakers
Richard Boohar, biological sciences, and Gregg Wright, Center on
Children,
Families and the Law.
"Care Issues at the End of Life," is the subject of the
March
24 lecture by Vicki O'Hara, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Spiritual
Care
Manager.
On April 14, "Assisted Suicide and Right to Die," will be
the
topic of Craig Lawson, Law, and Carl Schmitthausler, vice president of
Hemlock
Nebraska.
The Theology for Lunch is sponsored by Program in Religious Studies at
UNL, in cooperation with St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Lutheran Student
Center
and United Ministries in Higher Education.
Science Day 2000 is April 15
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln science community is hosting
Science
Day 2000 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15. Science Day activities will
occur
in conjunction with the State Science Olympiad competition. All
activities
will take place at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus. Middle
school and high school students and teachers are invited to attend.
A sampling of the Science Day events include the isolation of DNA from
food, Guru of Gourmet, The Science of Food, critter races, The Forest:
It's
What's for Breakfast, the in-vitro fertilization of sea urchins,
geoscience
activities, paper chromatography, physics activities, and making silly
putty.
Additional events may be added. Eugenie Scott will be the keynote
speaker.
Her speech will deal with the topic of evolution.
For each of the 36 Science Olympiad events there will be an award of
$150 to the first place teams' school science program. Six of the Science
Olympiad events will hold a $500 UNL scholarship for the first place
winner(s)
upon his/her registration into the awarding University department major.
Trophies are awarded to the top five competitors in each of the 36
Science
Olympiad events.
For more information contact Cindy Larson-Miller at 472-9305 or clarson@unlserve.unl.edu.
Teachers and students can register for Science Day 2000 online at http://www.geociti
es.com/ogrethefirst/index.htm.
Emeriti Association Meeting Feb. 17
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emeriti Association will meet at
12:30
p.m. Feb. 17 in the Great Plains Room of the East Union.
Speaking will be Lawrence Mallett, director of the UNL School of
Music.
Members and their guests may go through the cafeteria line prior to the
start of the meeting and bring their lunches to the meeting room.
For more information, call Earl Green, 489-5083.
GLBT Speakers' Bureau Offers Resources
Teaching tolerance and helping students develop a real understanding
of the issues faced by gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people can be a
classroom challenge. The GLBT Speakers' Bureau offers panel discussions
featuring GLBT and Ally students, faculty, staff and alumni. Students
will
gain insights into GLBT issues and learn what it means to be an ally to
the GLBT people who are part of the UNL community. To schedule a panel
presentation
and discussion, or if you have questions, please call the Speakers Bureau
coordinator in Student Involvement at 472-0051.
ADA Supervisory Training Schedules
The Spring series of ADA Supervisory Training will occur at 125 Mabel
Lee Hall. You may sign up at http://ar.unl.edu
or call Karen Ketelhut at 472-5852. These sessions wil not be held again
until Fall, so if you have not attended one of these and supervise
students,
and/or staff, sign up as soon as possible. The sessions are:
Feb. 17, 1 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m.; March 7, 8 to 10 a.m. or 10 a.m.
to noon; March 16, 1 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m. and March 22, 1 to 3 p.m.
or 3 to 5 p.m.
TIAA-CREF Counselor on Campus Feb. 15 and 16
A TIAA-CREF counselor will be on campus for individual consultations
on Feb. 15 in the Nebraska Union, and Feb. 16 in the East Union.
To make an appointment, call Coco Chance in Denver, 800-842-2009. If
you have questions, call the UNL Benefits Office, 472-2600. | 
