Jan. 12, 1996


Nominations Sought for Sue Tidball Award

The Sue Tidball Award Committee for 1996 has announced that nominations for the award will open Jan. 22 and close Feb. 12. The Sue Tidball Award for Creative Humanity honors students, faculty and staff nominated by their peers for outstanding contributions, beyond role or job expectations, to the building of a creative, just and humane community on the campus.

Since 1982, 32 faculty, staff and students have been honored as award recipients, and more than 160 nominees have been publicly recognized for their creative work. In 1995 there were three recipients: Reshell Ray, coordinator of the UNL Culture Center, Cathy Maestas, student leader with the Mexican-American Student Association, and Chad Gieseke, UNL Custodian Supervisor.

The Award program honors Sue Tidball, a member of the campus ministry staff of United Ministries n Higher Education at UNL from 1966 until her death in 1976. Tidball was widely known in the Lincoln community and on campus for her public service personal counseling, and creative human resource activity.

United Ministries in Higher Education is the sponsor for this annual Award program, but the operating committee is an independent group from UNL faculty, staff, students, and community representatives.

Information about the award, and nomination forms, will be available in many campus offices prior to the opening of the nomination period, or may be obtained by calling Cornerstone-UMHE at 476-0355 during the weekdays.

The 15th Annual Award Celebration, honoring the 1996 nominees and announcing the 1996 Award recipients, will be at 7 p.m. March 10 at St. Mark's on the Campus Episcopal Church.

Nominations Sought for Lake Academic Freedom Award

Nominations are being accepted for the James A. Lake Academic Freedom Award. The award was established in 1980 to pay tribute to those who have made exceptional contributions through their acts defending, supporting and explaining the application and practice of the principles of academic freedom.

The nomination process is informal. A letter from the nominator is usually supplemented by support letters from members of the university community. Neither the nominator nor nominees need be members of the UNL faculty, but must have been associated with UNL at the time of the acts which form the basis of the nomination. Nominations must be forwarded to the Academic Senate Office, 1227 R St., Lincoln NE 68588-0210 by Feb. 27. Sally Wise, director of the Law Library and professor of law, Linda Pratt, professor and chair, English department and Dermot Coyne, George Holmes professor of horticulture and chair of the Academic Freedom Award, will review the materials and select one nominee to present to the Academic Senate for approval. Last year's award was given to Henry F. Holtzclaw.

Contact the Academic Senate Office if you have questions about the process, 2-2573.

Women's Center Announces Schedule for New Year

The UNL Women's Center is offering a variety of workshops as well as discussion and support groups in 1996, as follows:

Workshops

Discussion Groups

Support Groups



Conference Takes Aim at Urban Pests

More than 50 speakers will address 60 different topics on the control and management of microbes, insects, birds and rodents at the fourth annual Urban Pest Management Conference Jan. 23-25 in Lincoln.

Dave Keith, conference chair and UNL entomologist, said the event emphasizes safe management of pests and microbes in three major areas: foods/food processing, public health and household-structural. All sessions will be in the Clifford M. Hardin Nebraska Center for Continuing Education on the UNL East Campus.

Experts from Nebraska and across the country will discuss safe use of rodenticides, public health pests, and health effects of some common pesticides solvents and carriers. Other topics include grain and commodity fumigation, mosquitoes, microbial contamination of processed foods, identification of pest ants, nonchemical control of pests and new techniques for termite control. There also will be a dermatologist's career perspective on insect allergies, bites and stings.

A copy of the Urban Pest Management Conference brochure and registration materials may be obtained from Kathy Quinn in Room 202 of Plant Industry Building, or by calling 2-2123. The conference preregistration fee is $70 per person if received no later than Jan. 16. After that date, the fee is $85 per person. The registration fee includes the program, two luncheons, refreshments and handout materials. Sponsors of the annual event are UNL Cooperative Extension and the Food Procession Center, in cooperation with the Nebraska State Pest Control Association.

Nebraska Microcomputer Conference Jan. 30-31

Precision Farming, global positioning systems and the Internet will be among topics at the 13th annual Microcomputers User's Conference Jan. 30-31 at the Ramada Inn in Kearney Jan. 30-31.

The conference, which features hands-on experience, is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 30 and conclude at 4 p.m. Jan. 31. The Nebraska Microcomputer Association, Inc., and University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension are sponsoring the conference.

Brad Rathje, president of the association and an agricultural producer from Waco, Neb., said many people involved in agriculture and small business are expected to attend.

Planetarium Showcases Winter Star Shows

Mueller Planetarium will offer a choice of star shows this winter, including one of the most acclaimed planetarium shows in the world, Child of the Universe, which will be the featured weekend astronomy show.

Child of the Universe is a multi-media planetarium show by Jack Horkheimer, director of Miami's Space Transit Planetarium. Horkheimer is the host and writer of the long-running PBS television series Star Hustler.

Child of the Universe has received awards and enthusiastic response from around the world, and is a favorite of the staff at Mueller, according to Planetarium Coordinator Jack Dunn. "This is the ideal show for a family to see together," he said. "It is a philosophical show which does ask you to think about your place in the universe." From the questioning of Galileo to the space age, humanity has sought to explain the universe in terms to which we can all relate. "Horkheimer's show was written back in the early 70s and I've never seen anyone surpass the level of understanding he imparts," said Dunn. Because of its philosophical nature, Child is not recommended for young children.

With this in mind, the planetarium is also offering a separate program on Saturdays. Lifestyles of the Stars begins with a short introduction to the current night sky (planets and constellations). Concluding the presentation is a 15-minute show which follows a family taking a tour of neighboring star systems where they encounter everything from giant stars to black holes.

Laser light shows will be presented on a separate schedule beginning January 19.

Admission to Child of the Universe or Lifestyles of the Stars is $3 for adults and $2 for all children and students (including college students with i.d.). Check the Scarlet calendar for show times.

Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration Jan. 15

African American and African Studies cordially invites you to the annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Birthday celebration on Jan. 15 at UNL. The 1996 program will be at noon in the Regency Suite of the Nebraska Union.

The 1996 keynote speaker is Catherine Wilson, assistant professor of law.

Student Information Training Offered Jan 16

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. Since 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.

Lincoln Internet User's Group Meets Jan. 18

The next meeting of the Lincoln Internet User's Group will be 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Henzlik Hall auditorium. Kandace Bragg with the AIM Institute of Omaha will discuss recruiting and job searching on the Internet. For additional information, contact Nancy Khawand, 477-2028 or by sending email to nkhawand@unlinfo.unl.edu

Von Bargen Reception Jan. 19

An afternoon reception and evening dinner and program will be given Jan. 19 in honor of Ken Von Bargen, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of teaching and research at UNL in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. He also has had a long association with the Nebraska Tractor Testing Program. The reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room, East Union. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Knoll's Restaurant, 2201 Old Cheney Road.

Letters for a memory book are being accepted. Letters, contributions for a gift and reservations for the evening dinner ($15 per person) are due by Jan. 17 to LaVerne Stetson, 252 L.W. Chase Hall, UNL. For more information, call 2-2945.

Janovy Reception Jan. 25

The Vice Chancellor for Research will host a reception in honor of John Janvoy Jr. from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 25 in the Elephant Hall of the University of Nebraska State Museum. The reception is in appreciation of Janvoy's service as interim director of the museum.

International Eyeopener Breakfast is Jan. 18

The International Eyeopener Breakfast scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Jan. 18 in the East Union will feature John Ward, professor emeritus, animal science, who will discuss his trip to Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Call the International Programs office at 2-2758 for reservations.

Nominations Sought for Status of Women Award

The Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women is soliciting nominations for the Outstanding Contribution to the Status of Women Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding efforts to create a climate that is comfortable for women at UNL. Individuals, departments or UNL organizations that make a significant contribution to the advancement of women may be nominated for this award. Nominations may be made by any UNL student, faculty member, staff member, administrator or department. The recipient of this award will be honored at a luncheon to be held in March as part of the Women's Week celebration. The recipient will also receive a plaque, an inscription will be placed on a permanent plaque in the Chancellor's conference room, and the award recipient may designate a $1,000 contribution to a UNL state-supported unit, academic department or other area.

Nomination forms, including additional information, are available from Rebecca Trammell, chair, Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women, College of Law Library, East Campus (0802) 2-3548; Women's Center NU 340 (0446) 2-2597; or ASUN Office NU 115 (0462) 2-2581. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15.

Information Technology Training Classes Begin Jan. 31

Communications and Information Technology is offering hands-on computer training classes beginning Jan. 31. Topics covered include Windows 3.1, WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows, Freelance for Windows, Netscape, Eudora, and HTML. These classes are given in the computer lab in the Animal Science Complex on East Campus.

Information on registration cost, class topics, and schedule of classes is available in the "Information Technology Training Schedule: Winter 1996" flier. Call 2-5630 or send an electronic mail note to ianr022@unlvm.unl.edu to obtain a flyer.

Weight Watchers Information Available at Jan. 16 Meeting

A Weight Watchers At Work informational meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 in Room 24, Nebraska Union. The new session begins at noon, Jan. 23 in the same location. Registrations for the new session will be accepted either at the informational meeting or at the first meeting of the new session. If you wish to join but are unable to come to these sessions or want additional information, call Pat Doeschot-Clark, 486-3862.

Degree Application Deadline is Feb. 2

Feb. 2 is the deadline for applying for a degree to be received on May 4. 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 Records Office, 107 Canfield Administration Building.

Affirmative Action Offers Search Briefings

Search Committee Certification is required prior to serving on a search committee and is obtained by attending a briefing session. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 2-9522. Upcoming briefing sessions include:

  • Feb. 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., UNO, Student Union, Gallery Room.
  • Feb. 13, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nebraska Union.
  • Feb. 29, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., East Union.
  • March 13, 3 to 4 p.m., Nebraska Union.
  • April 2, 3 to 4 p.m., East Union.
  • April 18, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nebraska Union.

    Reasonable accommodations are assured under the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information call Laura Rife or Marla Styles at 2-9522.

    Update Briefings Offered by Affirmative Action

    The following dates are being provided for those faculty and staff whose Search Committee Certification requires renewal during this academic year. Those renewing have the option of attending an Update Briefing, which will provide only new information, or they may repeat the standard Search Committee Briefing. Reservations are required. Call 2-9522 for more information. Briefing sessions include:

  • Feb. 7, 3 to 4 p.m., UNO, Student Union, Gallery Room.
  • Feb. 22, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., East Union
  • March 5, 3 to 4 p.m., Nebraska Union.
  • March 28, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nebraska Union.
  • April 10, 3 to 4 p.m., East Union.
  • April 23, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nebraska Union.

    Reasonable accommodations are assured under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call Laura Rife or Marla Styles at 2-9522.

    Health Center Weight Control Classes to Begin Jan. 29

    Promoting gradual and permanent weight loss is the objective of the University Health Center's "Active Way to Weight Control" classes.

    Participants attend 10 one-hour sessions. At each session, there will be an opportunity to weigh-in, followed by an educational presentation and open discussion. Topics include good nutrition, exercise, behavior modification, body image, fad diets and much more.

    To join, you must be a UNL student, staff or faculty member, and you must have a medical evaluation prior to acceptance in the program. Faculty and staff must bring a written statement from their personal physician to the first class.

    Two class times are offered on Mondays beginning Jan. 29. Class times are from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. or from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The cost is $30 for students and $35 for faculty and staff. All classes are at the University Health Center and coordinated by Karen Miller, UHC registered dietitian. Call 2-7478 or 2-7400 for more information.

    Discounted Airline Tickets Available

    UNL faculty may be eligible for discounted international airline tickets through International Affairs, 1237 R St. Many, but not all, airlines and destinations are available. Age restrictions may apply on some tickets. Tickets purchased through International Affairs are not restricted to a 120-day return, provide for inexpensive itinerary changes and often allow for a free stopover. Contact Maggie Kahler at 2-3264 or International Affairs at its general number, 2-5358.

    Severe Weather Instructions Announced

    When severe weather leads to questions about cancellations on campus, UNL faculty and staff should listen to Lincoln and Omaha broadcast media for details. Information will be available on most radio stations including KRNU (90.3), KFOR (1240 AM), KLIN (1400 AM), KFAB (1100 AM) and by television on KOLN-TV channel 10 or 11 on cable.

    Every effort will be made to have closedown information in the news media by 6 a.m. for day classes and by 2 p.m. for night classes.

    In severe weather, one of the three messages will be broadcast:

    1. All classes are canceled and all offices and clinics are closed at UNL. Only those individuals occupying positions designated as essential during weather closedowns should report to work.

    2. All classes and clinics at UNL are canceled, however all other business will be conducted as usual. Therefore, all personnel should report for work.

    3. UNL is open and all activities will be conducted as usual.

    These announcements will apply to all university units housed on the Lincoln campuses. Personnel designated as "essential" will be notified of that status by their supervisors.

    Further information about weather closedowns can be addressed to the Office of Public Relations (2-2211) or the university switchboard (2-7211). Questions about compensation for hours worked in such situations may be addressed to the Human Resources (2-3101).

    On Public Television

    Program Recalls Civil Rights Watershed

    In the summer of 1964, blacks in Mississippi and other Southern states were not free to vote, not free to eat at the same restaurants as whites and -- in some instances -- not even free to walk down public streets. Local organizers decided on a bold project, the Mississippi Freedom Summer, that recruited 1,000 students from northern universities to register black voters, create schools and bring national attention to the struggle in Mississippi.

    "Freedom on my Mind," an episode of The American Experience to be broadcast at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network, documents the Mississippi Freedom Summer, which was one of the most pivotal events in the civil rights movement.

    'Statewide' Examines Nebraska Internet Use

    Nebraska businesses, schools everyday people are using the Internet on a daily basis, according to a report to be aired on Statewide, the Nebraska ETV Network's weekly news series, at 8 p.m., Jan. 19.

    A bicycle shop, a gourmet meat outlet, a punk rock club and many others use the World Wide Web in Nebraska, according to reporter Bill Kelly. In addition, Omaha Marian High School uses the Web to showcase their students' activities and their students' own "home pages." Also featured in this "Perspective" segment of Statewide is the small community of Cook, Neb. (population 333), which uses its Web page for civic promotion.

    The program, which repeats at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21, also provides up-to-the-minute news reports from across the state and other features of interest.

    Documentary Examines Habits of Effective People

    A new 90-minute documentary examining the principles in Stephen Covey's bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, premieres at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 on all stations of the Nebraska ETV Network.

    The show chronicles the wide array of individuals and organizations who are engaged in Covey's sought-after "Seven Habits" program. Published by Simon and Schuster in 1989, this remarkable book has sold more than 6 million copies and has been translated into 28 languages.

    Film, Video Competition Announced by ETV

    The Nebraska ETV Network is taking applications from Nebraska independent film- and video-makers for it's 1996 Open Call competition.

    Applicants to Open Call, who are invited to submit single television programs on any subject for funding must be independent film- or video-makers, producers or directors who will be in creative control of the proposed production.

    New productions and works-in-progress are eligible for the grant. Applications are available from the Nebraska ETV Network programming office, and may be obtained by writing: Open Call, Nebraska ETV Programming Office, P.O. Box 83111, Lincoln, NE, 68501.

    Applications must be received in the Nebraska ETV programming office by Feb. 12.

    Program Examines Origins of Musical Instruments

    The creation of string, keyed and brass instruments is examined in a three-part Nebraska ETV Network production, The Shape of the Sound, returning for an encore broadcast on the statewide public television network Sundays at 11 a.m. beginning Jan. 14.

    From the cutting of the spruce and maple in the northwestern United States through the construction and finishing, the creation of a cello is chronicled in "Violoncello," airing Jan. 14. The hour-long program focuses on musical craftsman David Wiebe, who works in his Victorian home in David City, Neb., creating violins, violas and cellos for professional musicians across the country.

    It's a long way from 18th century France to the modern-day American Midwest, but Lincoln, Neb., organ builder Gene R. Bedient travels that path in "The Wind at One's Fingertips," broadcast Jan. 21. From the French towns of Houdan, Mitry-Mory and Souvigny where Bedient researched authentic historic tracker organs, the 60-minute performance/documentary follows the creation of the first authentic French classic-style pipe organ in the United States.

    "Sounding Brass," airing Jan. 28, shares the processes, techniques and personalities behind the creation of certain brass instruments. The documentary profiles four instrument makers, studies their work and philosophy and presents performances by top musicians playing the finished products.

    The Shape of the Sound is a production of the UNL Cultural Affairs Unit for broadcast on Nebraska ETV.


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