Baking Up Some Holiday Spirit

Gingerbread and chocolate houses added a festive spirit to the annual Cather Food Service Christmas supper. More than 700 students, faculty and staff were on hand for the event. The houses were the creation of Clarice Martin and Ann Johnson of the food service.

Nominations Sought for Chancelor's Award

The Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Service to Students acknowledges extraordinary and sustained performance by individuals serving UNL's students. All UNL employees are eligible for nomination. Nominations may be made by any UNL student, faculty member, staff member, or administrator.

The recipient of the award will be honored at the UNL Honors Convocation April 12. The award is accompanied by a $1,000 cash stipend to be provided from private funds made available by the University of Nebraska Foundation. Application deadline is Jan. 19.

Nomination forms are available at the following locations: Student Involvement, 200 Nebraska Union or 300 East Union; ASUN Office, 115 Nebraska Union; Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 124 Canfield Administration Building. Those interested also may call 2-3755 and request that a nomination form be sent to them.

Credit Union Now Features Internet Site

The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union is the first credit union in Nebraska to have a home page on the Internet.

Those with Internet access can learn about credit union products and services or find out credit union news at http:/www.unl.edu/unfcu. Current loan and savings rates also are available on the credit union home page.

Bowling Teams Needed

Bowling teams are needed for the Sunday Parent/Child Bowling League. The league bowls at 4 p.m. on Sundays for 11 weeks starting Jan. 14. One adult and one child per team will bowl two games per Sunday. Call Ray Koziol, 2-9627 for details.

Teaching Workshop at East Union Jan. 3-4

Those involved in teaching are invited to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Sciences teaching workshop, "Teaching and Learning Together," Jan. 3-4 in the East Union. The workshop is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. on Jan. 3 and from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. Jan. 4.

Barbara Millis, a nationally renowned leader in cooperative learning, will be the workshop leader. Register by contacting the Teaching and Learning Center, 2-3079, or the Office of Professional & Organizational Development (IANR), 2-5558.

Prasek Reception Jan. 3

A reception to honor Richard Prasek on his retirement will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3 in 107 Henzlik Hall. Prasek has been with the Custodial Division for six years.

December Vehicle Mileage Logs Due

Users of Transportation Services permanent assigned vehicles are asked to complete December mileage logs and send them to Transportation Services prior to the holiday closedown if travel is not anticipated prior to Jan. 1.

Emeriti Association Meeting Dec. 21

The UNL Emeriti Association will meet at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 21 in the Great Plains Room of the East Union. Regent Charles Wilson will speak on the concerns of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. For more information contact Gordon Culver, 488-7140.

SIS+ Training Session Is Jan 16 at Wick

The Student Information System Program will offer a SIS+ training session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Wick Alumni Center. The class will cover logging onto SIS+ and an overview of accessible SIS+ screens. These sessions are free to faculty and staff. Space is limited; registration is required. For more information or to register, send e-mail to sistrain@unl.edu or call Angie Parnell at 2-8008.

Reception to Honor Buros Art Collection

The Oscar and Luella Buros Center for Testing will host a reception in honor of the recently acquired Luella Buros art collection from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Oscar K. Buros Library, 104 Bancroft Hall.

The collection features oil and watercolor works painted by Luella Buros, bequeathed to the center following her death. An avid artist and collector, she also gave the UNL Museum an extensive collection of African art.

A short program will be presented, followed by a tour of the collection. University faculty and staff are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact the Buros Institute at 2-6203.

Scarlet Returns Jan. 12

Those submitting news or calendar items to the Scarlet should note that this is the last issue for 1995. The Scarlet will resume publication Jan. 12.

Those submitting calendar information, announcements or brief news stories are reminded to send those items to the attention of Diane Taurins, editorial assistant, at 428 NH (0525), telephone 2-8518, fax 2-7825 or e-mail dtaurins@unlinfo.unl.edu

All other inquires and correspondence should be directed to the editor (2-8513) at the same address.

Barbara Jordan to Speak at Dec. 16 Commencment

Former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at the UNL commencement exercises at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Joan R. Leitzel, UNL interim chancellor, will preside over the ceremony. Approximately 1,300 students will receive degrees.

Phonebook Recycling Goes to Plan B

Because several UNL departments had not received their new Lincoln telephone books before the UNL Recycling Office's scheduled phone book recycling days (Dec. 7 and 8), recycling coordinator Dale Ekart has gone to Plan B.

If you received your new phone books after Dec. 8, call Ekart at 2-6099 and he'll come pick them up.

Ravnan Two to Give Benefit Performance

Local, regional and international musicians The Ravnan Two -- pianist Audun Ravnan and his daughter, cellist Kari Ravnan -- will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 in Kimball Recital Hall in a fundraiser for the Public Radio Nebraska Foundation, the non-profit fundraising arm of the Nebraska Public Radio Network.

This will be the Ravnan Two's last performance in Lincoln, before the performance duo disbands.

Hanukkah Specials Air on Nebraska ETV

Specials celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and Jewish traditions and culture air this week on all stations of the Nebraska ETV Network.

Dec. 18 is filled with special programs, beginning with Bubbe Meises, Bubbe Stories at 7 p.m. Written and performed by Ellen Gould, this adaptation of a one-woman off-Broadway musical celebrates the connections between the generations and the bonds within families.

At 8:30 p.m., actor Edward Asner is host and narrator for Hanukkah, a history of the eight-day celebration of re-dedication and festival of lights and its significance to the Jews and the world. The program examines the traditional service and celebration of this centuries-old holiday, as well as its joyous traditions and customs.

At 9 p.m., "Klezmer: Fiddler on the Hoof" is a light-hearted performance documentary about klezmer, the traditional Jewish/Yiddish folk music. With melodies that are alternately haunting and jubilant, soulful and energetic, klezmer provides a window into the past and present of Yiddish culture. The program traces this genre's development from traditional Eastern European dance music and explores its recent revival across America, where more than 100 klezmer ensembles are enjoyed by Jews and non-Jews alike. With performance footage and interviews with some of the greatest klezmer musicians of all time, this Hanukkah special travels from Odessa and Chernobyl to present-day New York to the lively accompaniment of banjos, clarinets, accordions, pianos and violins.

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