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June 15, 2000
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PREPARING FOR GREEN SPACE
The former Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house at 16th and Vine streets
was
demolished the week of May 8 to eventually make way for a mall associated
with the long-range plan. Shorter term, part of the property will become
temporary parking and the corner will be landscaped. The parking lot
north
of the University Health Center is being reconfigured and the SAM
property
will be added to it. Entrance to this lot will be through the Health
Center
lot entrance. Chancellor's Farewell Fete July 7A universitywide farewell reception will be held for Chancellor James Moeser and.his wife Susan from 2:30-4:30 p.m July 7 at the Nebraska Union plaza. An ice cream social is planned. All university faculty and staff are invited. Please come to wish the Moesers well as they begin their new lives at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. State of UNL Address Aug. 18Interim Chancellor Harvey Perlman continues the tradition of the Chancellor's State of the University address on Aug. 18. The address will begin at 11 a.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts followed by an all university picnic in the Sheldon Gardens and Lied Plaza. Look for more information in your campus mail.
Aussie/NZ Interest Group Meeting June 21Two UNL professors are interested in visiting with faculty and staff members who would like to form an Australia and New Zealand Interest Group at UNL. Fields of study would include agriculture, human resources, family sciences, natural resources, and related disciplines. The purpose would be to share interests and experiences in Australia, and see what visions for joint effort and support can be developed. A meeting has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. June 21 in the East Union. The room will be posted. Refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP via e-mail or phone to John DeFrain, extension professor of family and community development, 472-1659 or jdefrain1@unl.edu or to Arlen Etling, director of International Programs in IANR, at 472-2758. Degree Application Deadline June 23 June 23 is the deadline for applying for a degree to be received on Aug. 12. A $25 non-refundable degree application fee must accompany the Application for Degree form. The fee applies only to the term indicated on the application and is not transferable to another term. Applications are to be filed at the Graduation Services Office, 109 Canfield Administration Building. New Travel Agreement Signed with Travel and TransportAn exclusive, multi-year travel agreement/contract has been initiated for all campuses of the University of Nebraska system with Travel and Transport. The company, formerly known as Lincoln Tour and Travel, has been serving both business and leisure travelers from the university for more than 53 years. Travel and Transport is headquartered in Omaha, and has four locations in Lincoln (one at the airport) to serve the university. Some of the advantages of the contract are: o This universitywide contract requires T&T to provide the very best service with a lowest-fare guarantee. o By the end of July, T&T will provide a customized Web Site exclusively for the University of Nebraska that will allow on-line, internet booking and e-mail communication(s) for travelers. o Discounts apply to employee travel and companion travel. In addition, most discounts apply for personal travel. United Airlines will provide discount coupons for your personal use, while supplies last. A $10 processing fee, per person, applies for personal travel only. o Ability to utilize travel agency expertise and technology by providing complete travel management and reporting of air, lodging, vehicles and other services required by university travelers. o Management of unused tickets, non-refundable tickets, voucher issuance, and miscellaneous transactions/charges. o No transaction/processing fee charged for the purchase of airline tickets. o After hours, in-house emergency assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (800-237-3950). o Automatic reissuance of airline tickets if lower fare becomes available. In addition, an exclusive contract with United Airlines providing an up-front, 10 percent discount off published fares is effective immediately and available only through Travel and Transport. Other discounts available for vehicles, hotels, and other airlines will also be available through Travel and Transport. A credit card must be used for payment of all travel expenses booked by Travel and Transport (University Ghost Card, American Express Corporate Card, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, etc.). Note: The UNL Ghost Card can be used only to pay for airline tickets. The university encourages use of the Ghost Card when possible. This is the most efficient, cost effective manner to conduct an airline ticket purchase. Only one Employee Expense Voucher should be processed per person, per trip. In July, August and September, monthly training sessions will occur at both the Nebraska and East Unions. For more information, contact Jim Vogel at 472-3330. For reservations or questions, you can reach Travel and Transport at 486-4111 or (800) 228-4395, email LNK@TandT.com, FAX (402) 486-4566, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. J.D. Edwards Enterprise Camp Runs to June 30Four dozen high school students are getting a taste of college life by participating in the second annual Summer Enterprise Camp through the J.D. Edwards Honors Program in Computer Science and Management. The J.D. Edwards Program, funded in 1998 by a multimillion dollar gift from the chairman of J.D. Edwards and Co., is an integrative curriculum that blends business principles and information technology. The Summer Enterprise Camp gives talented high school students a taste of this innovative academic program in a concentrated three-week program prior to their senior years. The camp began June 11 and runs through June 30. It combines college-level classroom learning with hands-on experience completing a business-related computer project for a Lincoln-area community service agency. The students will take two three-hour courses on a pass/no pass basis, Special Topics in Computer Science and Personal Finance and Banking, for which they will receive three UNL credit hours per course. The camp experience will also include recreational activities, including organized sports and field trips to museums and other attractions in the area. The students were selected by UNL faculty and J.D. Edwards Program staff from 117 who were nominated by high school teachers and counselors. The students are living in a university residence hall and taking courses at the College of Business Administration building. Phi Delta Kappa Summer Initiation June 27Phi Delta Kappa - UNL Chapter, will hold its summer initiation on June 27 at the Knolls Country Club, 2201 Old Cheney. The initiation will begin at 5:15 p.m., social at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be James O'Hanlon, dean of Teachers College and professor of Curriculum and Instruction. His topic will be "A Profession in Transition." Members are asked to refer to the article, "Prospective New Members," which appeared in the January, 2000, issue of The Nebraskan Kappan. Honor an educator by inviting them to become a member of Phi Delta Kappa. The cost is $13 per person. Send check, made payable to Phi Delta Kappa, to Jenni Absalon, 2700 S. 41st St., Lincoln NE 68506, by June 20. Shippers of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous MaterialsIf you ship dangerous goods or hazardous materials, you must either be a "designated shipper" or take these materials to Mail and Distribution (1820 R St.) for packaging and shipment. "Designated Shippers" are those persons who have demonstrated proof of proper training to Environmental Health and Safety and are certified to package and ship dangerous goods/hazardous materials. Dangerous goods and hazardous materials include most chemicals, radioactive materials, and biological or infectious materials, such as recombinant DNA, pathogens, and tissue specimens. Shipping vendors, such as FedEx, have been instructed to pick up these
materials only from "designated shippers." FedEx Fees Increased for Dangerous Goods Shipments Dangerous goods fees charged by Federal Express increased by $10 on June 1. The fee for inaccessible dangerous goods is now $25 per shipment; the fee for accessible dangerous goods is now $50 per shipment. Dangerous goods are deemed "inaccessible" or "accessible" based on the shipping hazard class of the material. "Inaccessible" fees apply to hazard classes 1, 2.1, 2.2 (with "cargo aircraft only" label), 3, 4, 5 and 8. "Accessible" fees apply to hazard classes 2.2 (without "cargo aircraft only" labels), 6.1, 6.2, 7 and 9. Only one dangerous-goods fee is charged. However, the freight fee, insurance fee, Saturday delivery fee, etc. will continue to be added to the shipping cost. If you have any questions, call Anne Embree, University Services, at 472-6494, or visit the EHS web page at http://bifrost.unl.edu/ehs and follow the link to Subject Index and then Shipping. Be Ready for EPA Inspections by Following RulesEnvironmental Health and Safety reminds faculty and staff that the Environmental Protection Agency is inspecting colleges and universities for violations of hazardous waste regulations. Please ensure that your work areas are in compliance with these rules:
Fact sheets and posters that describe these requirements in greater
detail
are available from EHS by calling 472-4925. For more information on this
or any other environmental, health or safety topic, call EHS or visit
their
web site at http://bifrost.unl.edu/ehs. Following the Rules for Solvent Distillation Ensures Safety, ComplianceRecycling used solvents is a great way to reduce the amount of solvents that need to be disposed via Environmental Health and Safety. Solvent recycling also saves money by decreasing the amount of solvent you need to buy. Certain procedures must be followed, however, to ensure that solvent recycling is done in accordance with applicable regulations. Laboratories often recycle solvents by distillation. Other campus units reclaim solvent-based products, for example, paint thinners, by allowing any solids to settle and then by pouring the "clean" solvent off the top for reuse. In both cases, the used solvents are subject to the following regulations: o Never accumulate more than 55 gallons of used solvents before recycling. This can subject the university to violations of hazardous waste regulations. Distill or otherwise recover the solvents as soon as feasible after generation. Try to keep the volumes of materials awaiting reclamation to a minimum (far less than the regulatory threshold of 55 gallons). If solvents can not be recovered in a reasonable amount of time (i.e., three months or less), tag them for collection by EHS. o Always label the solvents that are to be reclaimed with fully written chemical names. Do not use the word "waste" when describing the solvent. For example, a laboratory should label acetone intended for distillation as "Wet Acetone" or "Acetone for Distillation." Similarly, a paint shop should label paint thinners for settling as "Used Paint Thinners" or "Paint Thinners for Settling." Abbreviations are not acceptable. o Ensure that solvents to be reclaimed are stored in compatible containers. The containers must be in good condition and equipped with tight-fitting lids. o Apply the same labeling and collection requirements applicable to other chemical collection containers. The only exception is that you don't need to tag these materials for collection by EHS (unless you have not yet reclaimed the material after about three months). o Store solvents that are to be recycled or reclaimed safely. o Store all flammable solvents to be recycled in a flammable liquids cabinet, as appropriate. o Be sure to collect any still bottoms and settled solids for collection by EHS. Still bottoms are regulated under the hazardous waste regulations. If using a settling method, the solids are also subject to hazardous waste regulations. Tag these items for collection by EHS as you would any other used or excess chemical. EHS strongly encourages solvent recycling. Following these simple rules will ensure that your solvent reclamation activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations. Contact EHS at 472-4925 with any questions or concerns you have about solvent recycling. Also, please contact EHS if you need more specific information on this topic or visit their web site at http://bifrost.unl.edu/ehs. EHS Class For Shippers of Infectious Materials/Dry Ice Now AvailableEnvironmental Health and Safety now offers a three-hour class to train
shippers of dry ice and/or infectious materials. If you only ship these
types of dangerous goods, you may become a designated shipper by
attending
this to-the-point class by EHS. (Classes for shipping all types of
dangerous
goods usually take three days.) The next class will be offered from 1 to
4 p.m. June 22 at EHS, 3630 East Campus Loop. Class size is limited. Call
472-4925 to register. YOU SAY TOMATO . . .
Pat Carroll, of Carroll Produce in Crete, looks over his crop of vegetables for sale at the MidWeek Haymarket Farmer's Market outside the Lied Center for the Perfoming Arts. Continuing every Tuesday afternoon, the Market preludes Jazz in June and Tuesday Tales througout the summer. Planetarium Features Egyptian LegendsAmong ancient mythologies, the Egyptians had a very developed set of sky legends. These legends are the subject of a new planetarium program running in June and July at Mueller Planetarium. StarDate: Ancient Horizons will be presented at 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at the Planetarium. StarDate: Ancient Horizons was produced by the University of Texas McDonald Observatory team which creates the widely syndicated educational radio series, Star Date. Planetarium coordinator, Jack Dunn, who programmed this show for Mueller Planetarium, says a program on mythology adds to the diversity of the Planetarium's offerings. The program begins with a brief live "star talk," concerning the stars of the current night sky in Nebraska. Running time of the entire program is 30-35 minutes. There will also be a children's program, Rusty Rocket, presented at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. General admission for all Planetarium astronomy shows is $4. Admission for children, students and senior citizens is $3. Search for Minority Vendors WidensUNL is widening its search of a diverse base of suppliers and vendors who provide goods and services to the institution. In the past, the university has conducted workshops to teach business owners or managers how to make their way through institutional purchasing procedures. Now, it is encouraging corporate membership in the Great Plains Minority Supplier Development Council, which offers members networking opportunities, development of business partnerships, and the sharing of information about minority supplier and vendor sources. "We hope many companies will choose to become active corporate members of the council, thereby expanding business opportunities for minority-owned companies and supporting our diverse community," said Bill Bode, director of purchasing and materials management. The university will host a corporate membership drive luncheon to encourage council membership at 11:30 a.m. June 21 in the Clifford Hardin Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. Cynthia Milligan, dean of the College of Business Administration, will provide welcoming comments. Contact Bode at (402) 472-3609 to RSVP or for more information. New Honors Colloquium Gives Students Taste of CollegeAs many as 192 high-ability students representing eight states will be involved in a select two-day Nebraska Honors Colloquium this month at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Two sessions, June 11-12 and 18-19, will bring the students to campus for a variety of events to highlight the opportunities at UNL. The students are high school seniors-to-be and the program is free, excluding transportation and personal spending money. The inaugural honors colloquium is an "opportunity to work with outstanding faculty and current students while exploring the programs and opportunities that make NU unique," said Annie Magnusson, assistant director of honors recruitment. Students invited will choose from academic breakout sessions designed to give them an insight into classrooms, programs, events and career opportunities to their liking. They will tour genetics labs, hold a mock Congressional committee meeting, do hands-on chemical experiments, try an interactive communication lab, program an industrial robot, explore digital music or sit in on a live rehearsal of a Tony award-winning play, and hold discussions with teachers, faculty and students in various fields. Parents are welcome at an arrival program both Sundays, where they will hear about the colloquium, scholarship opportunities, academic research and campus life at the University of Nebraska. The evening will end with a barbecue, scavenger hunt and dance for the students, followed by the academic breakout sessions both Mondays. Lawn Care Tips Save Water During DroughtBy Molly Klocksin, IANR News Writer Dreaming of a fairway-perfect lawn this summer? A drought year isn't the time to think about it, a University of Nebraska turf expert advises. On a scale of 1-10, "maybe you go for an 8 this year," said Roch Gaussoin, NU turfgrass specialist. Water conservation should always be Nebraskans' goal, but drought conditions make it especially important this year, he said. Most conservation measures Gaussoin recommends require little aesthetic sacrifice, although they may take time and patience, he said. For example, first-year homeowners who need a lawn cover should install sod because it can sustain itself with less moisture than seeding grass, Gaussoin said. First-year landscaping requires more water, even with moisture-conserving plants and shrubs. "You may want to back off on landscaping this year," he said. Fortunately, property owners can take simple steps to conserve water and still enjoy their lawns this year, he said. First, minimize fertilization. Lush lawns look great, but heavily fertilized lawns use more water and are more susceptible to drought stress, Gaussoin said. Most commercial lawn fertilizers call for multiple steps, including a second application of fertilizer about six weeks after the first one. For this year, he suggests applying less fertilizer on the second round, applying a herbicide without fertilizer, or saving the second round of fertilizer for fall. Mowing higher forces grass to develop and use deeper roots. Try mulching, even if you don't have a mulching mower, he suggests. Let clippings remain on the grass. Lawns tend to lose more water and nutrients through evaporation when clippings are removed. If you didn't aerate your lawn in spring, consider doing so in the fall. Aeration creates small holes in the ground that allow water to soak deeper into the ground and help promote root growth, Gaussoin said. Third, maintain lawn care equipment. Sharpen mower blades at least twice this summer, he said. Dull blades tear grass, forcing grass to use 40-60 percent more water trying to recover from stress. "Even if you think a blade is sharp, don't hesitate to sharpen it one more time," Gaussoin said. Check in-ground sprinkler systems for leaky valves and heads that may be wasting water. Change timing settings, if appropriate. Identify dry spots by putting a garden stake in the ground. Place portable sprinklers there or readjust in-ground sprinklers so they reach dry spots. Finally, water deeply and infrequently. Watering from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. is ideal, Gaussoin said. Irrigating during the day wastes water, because much of the water evaporates in the heat. If water limits are imposed in your community, follow them. Watering on alternate days can save 40 to 50 percent of water, he said. "Turf doesn't need to be watered every day," Gaussoin said. For example, Gaussoin sets his in-ground sprinkler to water his Lincoln lawn twice weekly. If it gets drier, he plans to water his Kentucky Bluegrass lawn three times weekly. If it becomes even drier, he's willing to let it go dormant. Kentucky Bluegrass and fescue won't retain their color without watering, but they can survive about a month without water, Gaussoin said. He recommends watering lawns lightly after three dry weeks, as long as your community allows watering. For more information, consult NebGuide G99-1400-A, "Watering Nebraska Landscapes," "Fall is the most critical time to fertilize a lawn," Gaussoin said. Second, maintain lawns properly. A good rule of thumb for mowing is "never remove more than one-third of the grass at one time," he said. Gaussoin recommends raising the mowing height of your lawn mower at least one setting higher than the one you're using now. available at a local Cooperative Extension office or at http://www.ian r.unl.edu/pubs/horticulture/g1400.htm on the Internet. Speaker: Aging Is Time of Wellness, Mental GrowthBy Kelly Bartling, Public Relations An advocate for research and education on aging urged the university community to join a grassroots effort. It's time for educators, policymakers, religious leaders and individuals to rethink centuries of attitudes that aging and retirement are times for illness, lack of productivity and independence. Paul David Nussbaum told attendees at a symposium May 10 on "The Power of Education: A Lifetime Wellness Issue," that long-held beliefs on aging should be changed. "What we have now are antiquated notions that deserve to be challenged," Nussbaum said. Aging adults stay healthier, more mentally active and productive than previously thought, with recent neurological research showing the brain continues to build connections throughout the lifetime. The key to encouraging brain growth is education, and seniors should be challenged to continue learning and exercising their brains through lifelong learning - not passive retirement, he said. Nussbaum, a clinical psychologist and professor of neurology at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, who represents Lutheran Affiliated Services in Mars, Pa., outlined a plan for an "enlightened gerosphere." His theory suggests aging should be taught and respected early in life, and that learning and enrichment should be endless. Additionally, the medical community, society and lawmakers should view of aging as a wellness - not illness - issue. Nussbaum suggested grassroots change on aging, that society should: o Seek continual learning opportunities through existing and new educational programs o Encourage medical curriculum to embrace geriatrics as it does pediatrics, and incorporate more options for housing, longterm care, normal aging needs o View aging as multidisciplinary o Challenge the media, schools, places of worship and employers and businesses to respect aging issues o Seek more insightful legislation on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Nussbaum said UNL's SAGE program, Sharing Across Generations for Enrichment, is an example of quality educational goals and outcomes and a positive view of aging. Nussbaum's talk was the keynote speech at the daylong workshop on brain research, co-sponsored by SAGE, and attended mainly by educators.
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