Stavitsky Lecture to Focus on American Precisionism

The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery announces a public lecture related to the current exhibition, Precisionism in America 1915-1941: Reordering Reality. Gail Stavitsky, curator of collections at the Montclair Museum of Art in Montclair, N.J., and curator of the exhibition, will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Sheldon auditorium. A brief reception will follow the lecture.

Stavitsky received her Ph. D. from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University in 1990, and her B.A. in Art History at the University of Michigan in 1976. She was an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in 20th Century Art at the Metropolitan Museum during 1988-89, and a Chester Dale Fellow in 20th Century Art at the Metropolitan Museum during 1986-87. She is the author of numerous publications, including the catalogue for the exhibition Precisionism in America, as well as articles for a variety of periodicals, such as The Archives of American Art Journal, Arts Magazine, and Contemporanea. Stavitsky's lecture will trace the art historical and social sources of precisionism, and place the movement within the larger context of American art history. She will also sign copies of the exhibition catalogue that can be purchased in the Sheldon Gift Shop after the lecture.

White Named Interim Director of Gallup Center

Funded by the Nebraska Research Initiative, the Gallup Center was created last year as a joint effort between UNL and the Gallup Organization. It will concentrate on the areas of survey research and quantitative methods, including public opinion, consumer and employee satisfaction and data utilization in the workplace. Researchers will disseminate information to commercial and government organizations and to consider specific industry needs in formulating research questions.

White, who has served on the UNL faculty since 1974, becomes the first head of the center, and said she sees her job as laying the groundwork for the first permanent director.

"There are a lot of opportunities to do things here because there are many potential connections between what Gallup does and what our faculty does," she said. "But I don't want to overcommit the center because a permanent director might want to do things differently.

"I will be making connections, getting more information on the variety of Gallup programs. I will be talking with individual faculty members and departments at the university, telling them what Gallup does, and tell Gallup what we're doing at the university. I want to get people teamed up."

"We're delighted that Lynn White has accepted this assignment," said Priscilla Grew, who will oversee the Gallup Center as vice chancellor for research at UNL. "Her efforts will help develop this cooperative effort with the Gallup Organization and will make possible a smooth transition when a permanent director is hired."

Grew said a search for a permanent director is in progress. White's appointment was effective Aug. 1 and calls for her to serve for one year or until a permanent director is hired. White will maintain her regular teaching load in the fall semester.

Law College Inaugurates Alumni Visitors Program

"We are pleased that Margaret and Karen are helping us initiate this new program. We enjoy looking for opportunities to have the college's alumni interact with our students because everyone benefits positively."

Greene, who earned her bachelor's and law degrees from UNL, is president of the Kentucky Division of South Central Bell Telephone Co. in Louisville, Ken. She is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the regulatory, independent relations, corporate affairs, external affairs and forecasting operations for the company's Kentucky operations.

A participant in President Clinton's Economic Summit of 1992, Greene is a director of the U.S. Enrichment Corporation as a presidential appointee, is a director of National City Bank of Kentucky, chair of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, and member of the executive committee for both the Greater Louisville Economic Development Partnership and the Greater Louisville Fund for the Arts.

Beadie is director of corporate transactions for Honeywell, Inc. in Edina, Minn. She is responsible for directing and coordinating acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures for Honeywell. This involves coordinating operations, financial, legal, accounting, human resources, tax, environmental, employee benefits and public relations expertise to review and consummate transactions for Honeywell. She has been associated with Honeywell since 1985 and prior to that, was an attorney for Control Data Corp.

Beadie earned her undergraduate degree from Bethel College in Newton, Kan., and her law degree, with distinction, from UNL in 1980.

Reception for Ross Oct. 31

Comedian Buckley Appearing at Pershing

Norma Elia Cantu

Contra Dance Oct. 28

Business Hall of Fame Unveiled at CBA

Leadership Institute Seeks Student Nominations

Leadership Institute is designed to meet the needs of established leaders. Murray, author of Training Students Leaders, will encourage students to reflect upon past leadership experiences in order to envision pathways for continuing as a lifelong leader. During this workshop, students leaders will learn how to develop a personal leadership plan, overcome barriers to change, and clarify their purpose.

"The Leadership Institute," sponsored by student Involvement, Mortar Board, Golden Key Honor Society, Innocents Society, and Student Alumni Association, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the College of Business Administration. Nominations are sought for junior and senior student leaders who have an interest in their own leadership development and would benefit from such a workshop.

To make a nomination, contact Jim Wheeler at 2-2454 by Oct. 25.

Nominations Sought for Oldt, Donaldson Awards

The Oldt award was created in 1992 from a bequest by University of Nebraska Alumnus Floyd S. Oldt who graduated in 1920. Oldt was superintendent of Abel Construction Company in Lincoln before moving to Dallas, Texas, where he became a prominent general contractor. Oldt was a generous contributor to many humanitarian and civic organizations.

The Floyd S. Oldt Award was designed specifically to honor a UNL employee in a managerial/professional position. Nominees will be evaluated on :

• exceptional service and dedication to UNL.
• creativity and innovation.
• other activities such as involvement in UAAD, participation on university committees, and community service.

The recipient of this award receives a plaque and a $1,000 stipend.

All managerial/professional non-faculty permanent employees who have been at UNL for five years or more, with 50 percent or greater FTE, are eligible for nominations. Members of 1995-96 UAAD Awards Committee, members of the Chancellor's cabinet and past recipients are ineligible. The nominator, immediate supervisor and two references will be asked to complete supplemental questionnaires.

To forward a nomination, contact Joanna Rogers, 103 Law College, 0902. The Carl A. Donaldson Award has been given annually since 1972 and is named in honor of a graduate of the University of Nebraska who devoted his entire 43-year professional career to university service. In 1961, he founded the University Association for Administrative Development.

The Carl Donaldson Award was created to recognize UNL's excellent managers in non-faculty positions. An excellent manager is one who:

• communicates effectively and resolves conflicts skillfully.
• promotes a teamwork attitude and creates an atmosphere that encourages positive work relationships.
• knows when and what to delegate.
• demonstrates superior planning, decision-making and organizational skills.
• displays a commitment to self-development and professional growth.
• supports subordinates' personal and professional development by providing educational opportunities and fair evaluations.

The recipient of this award receives a plaque and a $1,000 stipend.

All managerial/professional non-faculty permanent employees who have been at UNL for five years or more, with 50 percent or greater FTE, are eligible for nominations. Members of 1995-96 UAAD Awards Committee, members of the Chancellor's Cabinet and past recipients are ineligible. The nominator, immediate supervisor and two references will be asked to complete supplemental questionnaires.

To forward a nomination, please contact Joanna Rogers, 103 Law College, 0902.

Coming Attractions on ETV

NETV Special to Focus on Youth Violence

A new Nebraska ETV Special, Nebraskans Act Against Violence, offers a lot of people the chance to have their say about youth violence, and what they have to say may provoke a lot of thought and discussion -- in homes, schools and communities across the state. The one-hour special, produced as part of public television's national Act Against Violence campaign, airs at 9 p.m. Oct. 25 on all stations of the Nebraska ETV Network.

Taped earlier in the month at a community forum in the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk, the hour-long broadcast features a cross-section of people who are concerned about youth violence -- students, business people, parent, community activists, helping professionals, law enforcement officers and politicians.

A limited number of information packets on this topic may be obtained by interested viewers through January 1996 by sending a request to: Nebraskans Act Against Violence; P.O. Box 83111, Lincoln, NE 68501-3111. Packets include a brochure on conflict resolution for families and caregivers of teens or younger children; information about Nebraska initiatives and organizations dealing with youth violence issues, plus print, video and curriculum resources that are available.

Nebraskans Act Against Violence is a production of UNL Science, Outreach and Specials Unit for broadcast on the Nebraska ETV Network.

'Statewide' Examines Railroad Delays

He Should Know

Another Woeful Subject

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