September 6, 1996

A Winning Smile

Natalie up a Cather Garden Tree, by John E. Anderson, was among winners in the UNL Botanical Garden and Arboretum's recent photo contest. Anderson's photograph of his daughter won first place in the category "People in the Garden, Black & White." Anderson is director of graduate studies and professor of economics at UNL.
Winning entries will be displayed at various sites at UNL, beginning with a display at the East Union on Sept. 16. The winning entries also may be viewed on the Botanical Garden and Arboretum Home Page at http://www.unl.edu/unlbga







Sixth Annual Nebraska Literature Festival Sept. 20-21

The Nebraska Literature Festival, an annual celebration of the state's writers and readers, returns to Lincoln on Sept. 20 and 21 at the East Union and Lincoln's Wagon Train Project, 512 S. 7th St.

The Nebraska High School Day at the East Union opens the celebration. Fifty high schools from across Nebraska have already pre-registered teachers and students for writing and performing workshops.

Late Friday afternoon, after the High School Day is complete, the Festival moves to the Wagon Train Project. Participants will pre-register via the program brochure for one of 18 roundtable workshops or discussion groups to be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Wagon Train's newly renovated loft. Roundtable leaders include Grace Bauer, UNL; Kimberly Calvillo, Nebraska Indian Community College; John Janovy, internationally recognized writer and biologist; Carolyn Johnsen, "Nebraska Nightly" reporter; and Annette Murrell, author and vocalist. Other leaders include Paul Eggers, John Pepitone, Leon Satterfield, Marly Swick, Kay Walter and Fredrick Zydek. The workshops will be followed by a reception with informal readings and performances by the leaders.

All festival activities for Saturday will take place at the East Union. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and sessions start at 9 a.m. A book fair will feature book signings, specialized regional literature, demonstrations of book binding and Nebraska literature and literacy organizations. The Cottonwood Room is the location for the Authors Reading Series, featuring Susan Aizenberg, Richard Dooling, Norberto Gerardo, Constance Merritt and Craig Womack, among others.

There will be workshops led by romance novelist Chery Griffin, children's author Nancy Wagner and journal writer David Martin. Ben Salazar, editor of Nuestro Mundo, Spanish/English newspaper, and Keiko Ujikain, reporter for USA Asian, will address multicultural concerns in Nebraska journalism.

The festival offers opportunities to learn more about Plains-based literature for children. Carla Rosenquist-Buhler will present "Images of the Plains in Children's Literature." Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, a target author for Lincoln Public Schools, will read from her picture books and describe the process of writing them.

In addition, John Cole, the director of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress, will outline the Center's major literary programs and discuss Centers for the Book located across the country, including Nebraska. The Festival concludes with a reception for all participants from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with music by Jim Cidlik, jazz pianist.


Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference Oct. 17-19

The 15th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education will be Oct. 17-19 at the Ramada Conference Center in downtown Lincoln.

Hosted by the Department of Vocational and Adult Education at UNL, and co-hosted by UNO Continuing Studies and the UNL Division of Continuing Studies, the conference will focus on research and practice issues in adult education. Thirty papers will be presented which address practitioner concerns, research studies, evaluation studies and research issues. The conference will include a "Town Meeting" in which issues of research and practice will be discussed. A theme-based lunch will offer focused discussion forums for participants with specific interests within adult education. A symposium related to Human Resource Development and Adult Education is also scheduled and the conference will close with a panel luncheon.

Two faculty and seven graduate students from the UNL Department of Vocational and Adult Education will present papers on a variety of adult and cultural education challenges.

Early conference registration rates (through Sept. 14) are $105 for the full conference ($70 for full-time students) and $75 for one-day attendance. After Sept. 14, rates will be $120 for the full conference, $85 for full-time students and $90 for one day.

For more information about registration, call Cindy Blodgett-McDeavitt, conference chair, at 472-8331, or fax 402-472-5907.

Weight Control Classes to Begin Sept. 16

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

Participants attend 10 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 Sept. 16. The times are from 12:10-12:50 p.m. or from 4-4:40 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 472-7478 for more information.

New Media Center Open House Sept. 12

You're invited to experience the New Media Center in action at an Open House from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 12 at 163 Mabel Lee.

The center has all new equipment and faculty will be demonstrating innovative projects. See quicktime virtual reality, 3-D animation, video conferencing, electronic renditions of rare literature, interactive learning projects and the Wired Fiddler.

The New Media Center is a faculty resource for enhancing teaching with multimedia. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. The phone number is 472-0600.

MBTI Discussion Group Meets Sept. 12

There will be a meeting of the MBTI Discussion Group in the East Campus Union at noon Sept. 12. Dr. Ray Ziesset will discuss two recent articles published in the J. Psych. Type which could have a significant impact on the "Type" community.

Ziesset is president of the Cornhusker Chapter of APT and is offering free 1996 chapter memberships to all who apply. He is also president of Ziesset Associates and has been an MBTI trainer since 1986. He recently retired as a counselor at the Lincoln Regional Center.

Sunday With A Scientist Uncovers Textile Detectives

Sunday Afternoon With A Scientist will present "Textile Detectives: Searching for Clues" from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 8 at Morrill Hall.

Pat Crews, professor of textiles, clothing and design, will discuss how textile scientists examine fabrics so they can estimate the date when an antique quilt, tapestry or historic military flag was made and how textile scholars determine whether an item is authentic or a fake.

Participants will have a chance to look at textile fibers using a video microscope and see how different fibers like cotton, wool, linen and silk look when magnified 500 to 1,000 times. You'll learn how to conduct simple burn tests to distinguish between different types of fibers. These tests and many others provide clues about when and how an antique textile was made. Some of these same tests are used in crime labs to help link a suspect to a victim at the scene of a crime.
Crews also is chair of the Museum Studies Graduate Committee.

Instructional Technology Workshop Sept. 10

The Teaching and Learning Center will host Nuts and Bolts vs. Bells and Whistles: The Fundamentals of Course Development from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Nebraska Union. A repeat session will be given from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the East Campus Union. Robert Collins, Computaught, Inc. and Philip Chase, West Virginia University will be the featured speakers.

Join us as we explore the fundamental elements of designing instruction. Learn to develop a unit or lesson according to a set of prescriptions that both workshop leaders have used to produce effective instructional materials. Come prepared to work on a segment of your own teaching material.

To register, contact the Teaching and Learning Center, e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or call 2-3079.

Distance Learning Seminar at Selleck Sept. 11

The Teaching and Learning Center and the Distance Learning group will host What Are The Resources For Distance Learning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 in the Selleck Hall private dining room.

Jim Randall of IANR Communications & Information will discuss "IANR Resources"; Ken Johnson (University Television) will discuss "State Systems and Interactive TV"; Fred Wendell (Educational Administration) will discuss "Using E-Mail"; and Lindsay Barker (Educational Administration) will discuss "Lotus Notes."

To register, contact the Teaching and Learning Center, e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or call 2-3079.

Brazil's Independence Day Marked by Sept. 7 Fete

A "Stete de Setembro" (Brazilian Independence Day) celebration will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Van Dorn Park, 9th and High streets in Lincoln. This annual celebration, commemorating Brazil's independence from Portugal, is hosted by the Nebraska Chapter of Partners of the Americas.

Brazilians and friends are encouraged to join Partners members for this fun-filled family picnic. "Feijoada," the Brazilian national dish of black bean stew, will be served with rice. Those attending are asked to bring a salad or dessert and soft drinks, plates and silverware for your family. Please contact Chere Stricklin, 423-1442 if you would like to come.

Partners of the Americas is the largest private voluntary organization in the western hemisphere promoting economic and social development, while fostering inter-American friendship and cooperation.

Dedication to Honor Gordon Greene

At 4 p.m. Sept. 12, a bench to be placed west of Henzlik Hall and south of Mabel Lee Hall will be dedicated to honor the late Gordon Greene. Greene, who died Aug. 4, 1995, served on the Curriculum and Instruction faculty since 1969. His excellence in teaching was recognized with a Bereuter Outstanding Teaching Teacher Award, the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Student Education Association in 1977 and 1986 and a 1991 Recognition Award for Contributions to Students by the University Parent Association.

In 1994, Greene had a book published entitled, A Star for Buster which was about his childhood dog that served in the World War II K-9 Corps. He established the memorial to the K-9 Corps located at Lincoln's Antelope park. Greene was a veteran of the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. To keep the memory of his fallen comrades alive, Greene rode a bicycle across the United States to help raise funds for a Korean War Memorial in San Diego.

Students and faculty are encouraged to attend the dedication.

Airan Retirement Sept. 27

Fred Airan is retiring from the UNL Environmental Health & Safety office after 15 years of service. Please join us in wishing Fred all the best from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Regency Suite, Nebraska Union.

Web Resources Available for Study Abroad Programs

The single most important influence on a student's decision to study abroad is the advice and encouragement of a faculty member.

Every year about 300 UNL students study in other countries for periods ranging from a full academic year to a week-long program over spring break. The very wide range of UNL-sponsored programs is now readily available to faculty and students on the International Affairs World Wide Web homepage at http://www.iaffairs.unl.edu.

Just "click" on Study Abroad Programs and view the myriad of semester, year, summer and short-term opportunities. There are many programs taught in English, several led by UNL faculty. Credit is awarded in each program. Financial aid can be applied to virtually every program.

Your advising can be much more effective - and your students can be guided to a formative academic experience overseas in another culture - through utilization of this accessible resource.

For more information contact Christa Joy, Study Abroad coordinator, or Peter Levitov, associate dean of International Affairs (both at 2-5358).

Women's Center Offers Variety of Fall Programs

The Women's Center is offering a variety of support groups, workshops and discussion groups for the fall semester. The following is a schedule of events and participation information:

Support Groups

Workshops

Discussion Groups

On Public Television

'Statewide' Examines Concerns About IBP

Concerns about high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas in the air over the Nebraska communities of Dakota City and South Sioux City will be examined on Statewide, the Nebraska ETV Network's weekly news series, at 8 p.m. Sept. 13.

The program, which repeats at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15, also provides up-to-the minute news reports from across the state and other features of interest.

A community group calling itself Citizens Promoting Environmental Stewardship believes that the hydrogen sulfide, which smells like rotten eggs, is emanating from sewage lagoons at a Dakota City meatpacking plant owned by IBP, Inc., says Statewide correspondent Brad Penner. The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed the presence of the gas, but needs to conduct further tests to pinpoint its source, Penner says.

Moyers Documentary, Meeting Examine Schools

Children in America's Schools with Bill Moyers takes Americans on a representative tour of the nation's schools. In a new two-part special, journalist and social commentator Bill Moyers, narrates a penetrating documentary portion and then moderates an insightful hour-long town meeting immediately following.

Airing at 9 p.m. Sept. 13 on Nebraska ETV, "Children in America's Schools with Bill Moyers" uses educational commentator Jonathan Kozol's book Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools as a starting point to investigate the undeniable inequality that exists in American schools today. Kozol contends that the country's public schools represent two nations-separate and unequal.

Welsch Talks with Western Author O'Donnell

Jeff O'Donnell, Western history aficionado from Hastings and author of Luther North, Frontier Scout, is this week's guest on Roger Welsch & when the interview series airs at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 on Nebraska ETV.

Welsch and O'Donnell begin by discussing O'Donnell's new book about Luther North, a Nebraskan who, in the 1860s, led a band of Pawnee Scouts for the U.S. Army to help protect railroad builders and settlers from attack by the Lakota, Cheyenne and other tribes hostile to the expansion of white settlement in western Nebraska. North was also a pioneer of the cattle industry in the Sandhills.

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