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March 29, 2001
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Astronomy Day April 7 Features NASA Galileo ScientistA lecture by the former deputy team chief for NASA's Galileo Spacecraft Team will highlight 2001 Astronomy Day activities at UNL. The Galileo spacecraft is in orbit around Jupiter, sending back stunning images of the giant planet and its moons. NASA scientist Nagin Cox will discuss the project in "The Galileo Mission to Jupiter - The Daring Return to Io: Moon of Volcanoes and Fire," beginning at 7:30 p.m. April 7 in the Nebraska Union. Cox's lecture is free and open to the public and will conclude two days of astronomy activities. An April 6 public night at the UNL Student Observatory will kick off the schedule of events. The observatory on the roof of the Stadium Parking Garage, 10th and T streets, will be open from 8 to 11 p.m. for free public viewing. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7 at Mueller Planetarium in the University of Nebraska State Museum there will be exhibits, demonstrations and presentations highlighting the world of astronomy and space science. The Prairie Astronomy Club will display a variety of telescopes and give hands-on demonstrations of mirror-making in the lobby of Mueller Planetarium. There is no admission charge to the telescope demonstrations, but the NU State Museum requests a $2 donation for all Morrill Hall visitors over the age of 2. Admission will be charged for astronomy shows and two live sky shows presented in Mueller Planetarium April 7. The astronomy shows are the children's show "Rusty Rocket" at 10:30 a.m. and "Spirits from the Sky: Thunder on the Land," recounting the sky legends of the Skidi Pawnee, at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Admission for the astronomy shows is $4 for adults and $3 for children. "The Sky Tonight," a live 20-minute introduction to the night sky, will be presented at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $1. For more information on Astronomy Day, contact Jack Dunn, coordinator of Mueller Planetarium at (402) 472-2641, Ron Veys, president of Neb-Star at (402) 486-1449, or Martin Gaskell, senior lecturer in astronomy at UNL at (402) 472-4788; or visit the Web sites of the planetarium http://www.spacelaser.com, Neb-Star http://www.Neb-Star.org and the Student Observatory http://www.bla ckstarpress.com/ARiN/UNL/stdobsv.html. Former NU Prof Is April 3 Thompson SpeakerThe move to a global food and agricultural system will be the topic of the year's final E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. Rick Foster, vice president for food systems and rural development at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Mich., will speak at 3:30 p.m. April 3 at the Lied Center. Foster joined the foundation in 1992 after spending a sabbatical year there in 1991. He formerly was a professor of agricultural education at UNL. In "Local Impacts of a Global Food System: The Paradox of Plenty in a World of Need," Foster will argue that the global food system is a double-edged sword, that those who benefit most aren't always those who feel its heaviest impact. He will discuss the implications of the increasingly global food system on local and regional economies and cultures, what is driving the change in the food system, the sources of competition for food in the first half of the 21st century, the social and environmental issues involved, and whether or not the trend can be changed. The lecture is free and open to the public and is available live via satellite at sites throughout Nebraska, including the Panhandle Learning Center in Scottsbluff, Northeast Community College in Norfolk, College Park in Grand Island and Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte. It will be broadcast live on Lincoln cable service channel 21. Degree Grade Rosters Due April 20Degree Grade Rosters identifying May 5 degree candidates will be mailed to the faculty on April 6. April 20 is the deadline for returning the rosters to the Graduation Services Office in 109 Canfield Administration Building. CCSW Seeking RepresentativesThe Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women is looking for faculty and staff members to serve as representatives. The commission needs to fill vacancies in the areas of city campus faculty, east campus managerial/professional and east campus office/service. Each representative is asked to serve a three-year term. Please send a letter of interest and a vita or abbreviated resume to Dora Dill, co-chair, 207 AgH, 0704 by March 30. For more information call Dill at 472-7082. Teaching and Learning Center Workshop April 4"Using Teaching and Learning Objectives to Develop Problem Posing and Problem Based Instruction" will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. April 4 in the Nebraska Union. Michael Anderson, Teaching and Learning Center, will facilitate the session. Using group feedback, reconstruct learning objectives using "active" language. The objectives will be used to develop problem-based materials for science and application courses, and to develop problem-posing materials for the humanities and social sciences. Participants should bring a current or new course objective to share with the group. To register, email the Teaching and Learning Center at teaching@unl.edu. Lecture Series Explores Risky Teen BehaviorFour distinguished scholars will address critical research, prevention and policy questions in "Adolescents at Risk: Research, Prevention and Policy," a lecture series that began March 26. The series is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the UNL College of Arts and Sciences Family Research and Policy Initiative. Subsequent lectures in the series, all beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union, are: April 2 - "Adolescents' Competence as Defendants in Criminal Court: Implications for Transfer," by Tom Grisso, professor and director of psychology, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine April 16 - "Thinking About Prevention of Youth Violence: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Learn?" by Patrick Tolan, professor of psychiatry and director of the Institute for Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago April 23 - "Adolescent Childbearing Within Families: A Case of Cause and Effect," by Patricia East, full research scientist in pediatrics, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. Laurie Chassin, professor of psychology at Arizona State University, delivered the opening lecture in the series, "Pathways into Substance Use/Abuse Among Children of Alcoholics. The series is co-sponsored at UNL by the Center on Children, Families and the Law, and the departments of sociology, psychology and communications studies. For more information, contact Chris Wiklund at the Center on Children, Families and the Law, (402) 472-3479 or cwiklund1@unl.edu. S.H.E. Conference Scheduled for High School SophomoresThe Self-Esteem and Higher Education equals Empowerment (S.H.E.) Conference will occur April 10 at the Clifford Hardin Nebraska Center, 33rd and Holdrege streets. The conference, planned for Nebraska 10th-grade girls, will begin at 8:15 and conclude at 1:30 p.m. The conference is free and includes a luncheon. "This conference is open to all high school sophomore girls, but its focus is on multicultural girls," said Shari Clarke, special assistant to the NU president for diversity and equity. "In this new millennium, we need a renewed commitment to diversity. Our students must be prepared for an ever-changing, globally diverse work force and environment." Clarke said. To gain the full benefits of diversity, a rich variety of people need to be welcomed and nurtured, both in the educational setting and in the work place, she added. Participants in the S.H.E. conference will participate in a series of interactive workshops on such topics as academic success, business etiquette, the legislative process, and "designing your future". The conference will also feature displays from a number of college and university campuses, encouraging young women to go to college. The conference is sponsored by the Nebraska Governor's Office, State Sen. Ernie Chambers, and the University of Nebraska Office of the President. Keynote speaker for the conference will be Victoria Maclin, M.D., whose specialty is obstetrics and gynecology. Maclin earned her bachelor's degree at Northwestern University and her M.D. at Southern Illinois University. Her address will emphasize the role of self-esteem and motivation in leadership. For more information, contact Clarke at (402) 472-8636. Great Plains Symposium Convenes in AprilThe Center for Great Plains Studies will convene its 25th annual interdisciplinary symposium, Five Voices One Place on April 6 and 7. Jane Smiley will present the keynote address at 7 p.m. April 6 in the Centennial Room of the Nebraska Union. Smiley is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres, Moo, and Horse Heaven. Her talk is free and open to the public. After the talk, a reception and booksigning will be held at the Great Plains Art Collection in the Christlieb Gallery, 1155 Q St., Hewit Place. The symposium is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. The humanities councils in each of five states have chosen a writer to represent their state: Louise Erdrich from North Dakota; Frederick Manfred from South Dakota; Wright Morris from Nebraska; William Stafford from Kansas, and Angie Debo from Oklahoma. Five scholars have been invited to talk about the five writers, their lives, and their work. For registration information, contact the Center for Great Plains Studies at 472-3082, or visit http://www.unl.edu/plains/2 001symp.htm. Celebration of the Thai New Year April 7The Thai Association at University of Nebraska will celebrate Thai (former) New Year from 6 to 9 p.m. April 7 at the Culture Center. Song Kran's Night: The Celebration of Thai New Year will present some of the Thai culture and practices conducted on this day with performances and authentic Thai cuisines. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for UNL students with an ID, and children under 8 years old. For more information contact Uaichai at uputhpon@unlserve.unl.edu , Piyaratt, jantadej1@hotmail.com, or Thorntheera at dears@excite.com. Funds Available From Convocations CommitteeThe UNL Convocations Committee will review applications for funding requests for the fall semester of 2001 in April. The grants, which may be used for support of visiting speakers, are generally in the $300 to $500 range. Monies are limited and the process is competitive. The deadline for application is April 16. Guidelines and application forms may be obtained from the Faculty Senate Office or Sue Ann Gardner, 472-3545, sgardner2@unl.edu. 6th Annual For the Health of It Festival April 4The 6th annual Festival for the Health of It, sponsored by Campus Recreation, will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 in the Great Plains room of the East Union. A variety of information booths and services, such as cholesterol screening, massage therapy, blood pressure screening, nutrition education and other related topics will be offered. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Michelle Steward at 472-2479. In addition, free fitness classes will be held at both the Activities Building on East Campus and the Campus Recreation Center on April 4 in honor of the 6th Annual Festival for the Health of It. Call 472-3467 for details. Education Recruitment Day March 29An opportunity to view the current teaching job market will be available to UNL students, alumni and other interested potential teachers at Education Recruitment Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 in the Nebraska Union. The annual event is sponsored by the UNL Office of Career Services. Recruiters representing more than 100 schools from Nebraska, Kansas and 10 other states will be on hand to meet with prospective teachers regarding openings in their schools for the 2001-2002 academic year. There is no fee or pre-registration. A list of schools registered to participate can be found at: http://www.unl.edu/careers. Jerry Petr Retirement Reception April 9The department of economics and College of Business Administration will hold a reception for Jerry Petr from 2 to 4 p.m. April 9 in the Steinhart Room of the Lied Center. Petr, professor of economics, is retiring after 35 years of service to the university. Friends and associates are invited to attend. Petr joined the economics faculty in 1966. He has won numerous teaching awards, has received special recognition from a variety of student organizations, and is a charter member of UNL's Academy of Distinguished Teachers. The department of economics, together with some of Petr's former students, has established a fund in Petr's name to honor his distinguished service to the department, college, and university. Contributions, payable to the University of Nebraska Foundation, may be sent to the Department of Economics, 340 CBA, 0489. Frequent Flyer Miles Are YoursWhen you travel for university business, the frequent-flyer miles that you earn are yours to keep no matter how you pay for an airline ticket. There has been some confusion on the part of some travelers who mistakenly thought that if they charged an airline ticket directly to the university that they were unable to claim their frequent-flyer miles. This is not the case. For more information, call Penny Watermeier at 484-4313. Information Technology training classes begin May 9The Summer Sessions 2001 hands-on classes and seminars offered by Communications and Information Technology begin May 9. Topics covered include Windows, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Blackboard, Finding Information on the Web, HTML, and Web Authoring seminars. The hands-on classes are held in the computer lab in the Animal Science Complex on East Campus and the seminars in the East Union. Information on class topics, schedule of classes, and registration cost and form is available on the Web at http://cit.inf ormation.unl.edu/training/classes.htm. To receive the printed flier, "Information Technology Training Schedule: Summer Sessions 2001," call 472-5630 or e-mail msolomos@unlnotes.unl.edu . Information on self-paced learning resources (video, online, and CBT-CD) is available on the Web at http://cit.infor mation.unl.edu/training/study.htm. HR Provides Free Employment PostersThe Human Resources Department-Employment Office can supply your office with copies of employment posters at no cost. Federal and state laws require employers to post current information that explains employment laws and regulations such as minimum wage, family medical leave, and occupational safety and health. The university is required to post this information in areas where job applicants and the general public can view it. While the Employment Office is the most common location visited by people interested in employment opportunities at UNL, there are public areas in other buildings and at remote locations that are great places to post this information. If you would like a set of these posters, call the Human Resources Employment Office, 472-2120. ADA Supervisory Training Scheduled for AprilADA supervisory training is mandatory training for anyone who supervises and/or hires students or staff. Training will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 11; 8 to 10 a.m. April 17, and from 1 to 3 p.m. April 19 in the Accommodation Resource Center, 125 Mabel Lee Hall. You are required to attend only one session. To register, call Karen Ketelhut at 472-5852. Doerr Lectures Begin April 6The first of the Larry Doerr Lectures on Christian Ethics will take place at 11:30 a.m. April 6 at Cornerstone, 640 N. 16th St. Rebecca Anderson, a genetic counselor and coordinator at the Munroe-Mayer Center for Human Genetics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will speak on "Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in the Human Genome Initiative." A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The presentation will begin at noon. The public is invited. The Larry Doerr Lectures on Christian Ethics is an endowed program, established to honor the late Rev. Larry Doerr, and the work he was committed to during his ministry. Doerr was an ordained Presbyterian minister who served as a campus pastor at United Ministries in Higher Education-Lincoln at the UNL campus for 26 years. Call 476-0355 to make reservations. First Tuesday Looks at Web Teaching April 3The Teaching and Learning Center will sponsor the First Tuesday session titled, "Web Teaching: Tools and Insights" from 8 to 9:30 a.m. April 3 in Room 118 Burnett Hall. David Brooks, curriculum and instruction, will be the featured speaker. Brooks describes his talk: We created authoring tools to develop Web-based courses. This talk will give an idea of how these tools work. The most powerful feature of our systems is that, for short answer questions, we compute feedback for students based upon the actual problems they receive. In some cases we can send them feedback specific related to the errors they have made in responding. The tools have been used to create 11 courses for high school chemistry teachers at are on-line. Seven more courses are under development. Although aspects of some areas (medicine, engineering) are open ended, our approach still works for big, important chunks of the curriculum. The locally developed tools will be made available to UNL faculty attending this talk. Our tools in conjunction with other software programs (Dreamweaver, GoLive, Netscape, Internet Explorer). The talk will address research results related to the effectiveness of Web-based teaching. The use of worked-out examples has a very rich, successful history in teaching complex problems solving skills in convergent disciplines such as chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. Our system provides immediate feedback. It provides immediate access to model answers for essay questions, and evaluates responses for all other question formats. To register for this session, contact the Teaching and Learning Center at 472-3079 or e-mail teaching@unl.edu. |
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