November 1, 1996


This Space Occupied

Excavation work began Monday on a new parking structure that will occupy this former Area 10 lot located just west of Memorial Stadium. Faculty and staff who formerly parked in the lot have been asked to relocate to the lots north and south of "V" Street. These lots, once signed for Area 20 commuter students, are resigned for Area 10 only. As a result, the Area 10/20 lot north of the stadium has been resigned to Area 20 only. Letters have been sent to all students who own Area 20 permits notifying them of the changes.

Any questions about the redesignations should be directed to Parking and Transit services at 472-1800.

Public Relations, 'Scarlet' Offices Relocate

The section of UNL Public Relations located in Nebraska Hall has moved to 321 Canfield Administration Building. Included in this move are staffers associated with the Scarlet and Nebraska Magazine as well as news and information and broadcast services. The director, Phyllis Larsen, remains in 204 Canfield Administration.

Telephone numbers for all Public Relations and Scarlet staff remain the same. The main office number is 472-2211 and the fax for the Scarlet is 472-7825. Please check the 1996-97 Centrex, yellow page 85, for more information.

Fall Leadership Institute Enhances Leadership Skills

The Student Involvement Office has announced the 1996 Fall Semester Leadership Institute. An upperclass student seminar, the Leadership Institute is a three-hour seminar designed to help established leaders further develop and enhance key leadership skills. The seminar's main goal is to provide assistance to students in their transition from college leadership positions to career settings.

Karyn Nishimura Sneath, of Like Minded People, will present an interactive seminar on personal development and one-on-one conflict resolution.

Faculty, staff and others are asked to encourage qualified students to apply. Applications may be picked up at the Student Involvement offices, Culture Center, Women's Center and many residence halls. Applications are due back to Student Involvement no later than 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Any questions can be directed to Student Involvement at 472-2454.

Conference, Workshops Focus on Yellow Perch Aquaculture

Yellow perch aquaculture will be in the spotlight during a November conference and two workshops.

The conference will be Nov. 7-8 at Ogallala, Neb. The workshops will be Nov. 11 at Valentine and Nov. 12 at Bassett.

All three sessions will feature speakers, information and equipment demonstrations related to yellow perch aquaculture. Researchers and industry leaders believe this species has great aquaculture potential for Nebraska.

Among topics to be covered are finding good sites for yellow perch aquaculture, water quantity and quality, identifying markets, egg incubation, natural and artificial spawning, food webs and natural forage, and wildlife damage control.

The conference will cover topics in more detail than the workshops and concentrate on intensive culture methods. Workshops will feature an overview of perch aquaculture and concentrate on extensive production methods.

For more information, contact Terry Kayes at 472-8183.

Distinguished Plant Scientist to Lecture Nov. 7-8

Brian Larkins, a professor of plant sciences at the University of Arizona and a fellow in the National Academy of Sciences, will give two presentations as part of his activities for UNL Masters Week. Both presentations are free and open to the public.

He will give a seminar titled "Developing Quality Protein Maize" from 2-3 p.m. Nov. 7 in 112 Hamilton Hall. The seminar is designed for those conducting research on corn and anyone who is interested in studying corn.

On Nov. 8, Larkins will give a talk called "The Role of Biotechnology in the Future of Agriculture: Will the Beadle Center Be There?" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in room E228 of the George W. Beadle Center for Genetics and Biomaterials Research. The lecture is designed for those interested in the potential of biotechnology. Free parking will be available in the parking lot on 19th Street, south of the Beadle Center.

Larkins is one of the nation's preeminent biotechnologists. His research area involves corn and seed storage proteins. The results could lead to the creation of a more nutritious corn variety to feed people and livestock. He earned both his bachelor's degree in education (1969) and his doctoral degree in botany (1974) from UNL.

Benefits of Multimedia Classroom Discussed Nov. 5

The Teaching and Learning Center will host Benefits and Challenges in the Multimedia Classroom from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 5 in the Selleck Hall private dining room. The featured speakers are Charles O'Connor (Theatre Arts & Dance), Ross Thompson (Psychology) and Ellen Weissinger (Educational Psychology).

To register for the breakfast and discussion contact the Teaching and Learning Center, e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or call 472-3079.

Distant Classroom Topic of Nov. 7 Conference

IANR Communications and Information Technology and the Division of Continuing Studies will co-sponsor the national video teleconference, "Active Learning in the Distant Classroom" from noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 7. The conference can be viewed in Room 206 Agricultural Communications Building or in Room 203-204 Benton Hall.

This videoconference is designed for faculty who want to learn specific techniques and strategies for making the transition to the distance classroom and create an active learning environment at a distance. The program will focus on these main areas: creating an active learning environment, how to successfully make the transition and applying specific strategies and instructional techniques.

The videoconference will be led by Jeffrey Klivans, associate professor of Business at the University of Maine at Augusta and by Jon A. Schlenker, professor of sociology and anthropology and director of the Honors Program at the University of Maine at Augusta. Dr. Pamela MacBrayne, Executive vice president of the Education Network of Maine, will moderate the videoconference.

Bring your lunch and join us at either location for this videoconference. To register, contact the Teaching and Learning Center at e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or by phone at 472-3079.

Teaching Matters Examines Group Work

The Teaching and Learning Center will host Evaluating and Grading Group Work from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Nebraska Union (room to be posted). The featured speakers will be Tom Zorn, finance, and Brian Bruckno, geology.

This session of Teaching Matters will consider how group work should be assessed.

To register, contact the Teaching and Learning Center at e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or by phone at 472-3079.

Distance Learning Group Meets Nov. 13

The Teaching and Learning Center and the Distance Learning Group will host Learning Theory: Implications for Distance Learning from 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 13 at Selleck Hall private dining room. Roger Bruning, educational psychology, will be the featured speaker.

Bruning will present ideas and lead a discussion about learning questions and issues which are pertinent to the Distance Learning setting.

To register for the breakfast and discussion contact the Teaching and Learning Center at e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or by phone at 472-3079.

IANR Adult Learning Conference Nov. 13

IANR Communications and Information Technology, the Division of Continuing Studies and the Teaching and Learning Center will host the video teleconference, "Adult Learning in America" from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Nebraska East Union or in room 203-204 Benton Hall.

Program topics include: planning effectively for the needs of adult students; developing alternative delivery options and distance education programs to meet those needs; the benefits of offering client-centered services to attract adult students; developing marketing strategies that will result in increased enrollments of adults; incorporating new technologies into the recruitment and teaching of adult students; and how and to what extent institutions should change to accommodate adults.

Panelists include David Finney, vice president for enrollment services and planning, New York University; Brice Harris, president, Fresno City College, Fresno, Calif.; Beverly Richardson, provost, James Kerney Campus, Mercer County Community College, Trenton, N.J.; and Sandra Thomas, president, Converse College, Spartanburg, S.C. Carol Asianian, director, Office of Adult Learning Services, The College Board will moderate this session. Also featured will be adult students from both two-year and four-year colleges who will identify what is important to them as consumers of adult education.

To register, contact Jim Randall, agcm014@unlvm.unl.edu, ext. 427-3035 or the Teaching and Learning Center at e-mail teaching@unlinfo.unl.edu or by phone at 472-3079.

Pete Peterson Retires After 38 Years

Lloyd "Pete" Peterson, coordinator, General Classroom Services, retired from UNL Oct. 31.

Peterson has been with the university for 38 years. He began his career in Agricultural Communications, then was associated with the Instructional Media Center, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, and Facilities Management. He taught classes in Audio-Visual Communications for Teachers College and photography for the College of Journalism. An Open House reception is planned from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Isles Reception Hall, 6232 Havelock Ave., for friends and associates.

'This 'N That' Nov. 12

Liability issues and situations will be discussed at the This 'N That workshop, 4:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union on Nov. 12. Greg Clayton, UNL director of Risk Management, will be the featured speaker for the one hour session. Student organization advisers and officers are encouraged to attend and learn ways to hold organization activities that minimize personal risk. Reservations are requested, call Student Involvement, 472-2454 by Nov. 11. This 'N That is a monthly student organization workshop series sponsored by Student Involvement.

Bobcat Diorama Celebration Nov. 10

An afternoon of fun wildlife activities are planned in celebration of the opening of the University of Nebraska State Museum's refurbished bobcat diorama from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Morrill Hall.

Activities include a scavenger hunt, interactive wildlife displays from the past and present, games and more.

Campus Recreation Available for Events

Departments or offices hosting conferences, workshops, seminars or other functions at which people outside the university attend may consider making the Campus Recreation Center and/or the College Activities Building (on East Campus) available to their guests for a nominal fee.

Contact Rod Chambers at 472-3467 for more information.

United Way Seeks Volunteers

A community nonprofit agency that provides holiday assistance with gift programs to Lincoln's low income families and children is in urgent need of volunteers to assist with processing of applications for the holiday program. Because of changes in the way information is provided about those in need, volunteers are needed to help with taking applications, answering telephones, and data entry to assure that no family is denied Christmas assistance. If applications are not properly completed in a timely manner, assistance will be denied. Assistance is in the form of toys for families and children.

Volunteers are needed to help during day and evening times beginning Oct. 30. If you can help with even a few hours please call the United Way Volunteer Center.

EAP Workshops Seek Healthy Balance

"Taking Charge...Seeking a Healthy Balance," will be presented by Eureka Daye, EAP counselor from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Nebraska Union and from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 in the East Union. Rooms will be posted.

This workshop will focus on finding the healthy balance between all of the responsibilities that you encounter. It will explore ways to successfully manage taking charge of yourself, taking charge of your family, taking charge of your work and staying healthy.

On Public Television


Welsch Talks With 'Turtle Lady'

Angelika Byorth, director of the Turtle Conservation Project, is this week's guest on Roger Welsch &, when the interview series airs at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 on the Nebraska ETV Network.

As Welsch puts it, "I've always had a soft spot in my heart for turtles.Yes, even those nasty snapping turtles that clean off your fishing lines and would take a finger if they had a chance. All they want is to be left alone so they'll be here millions of years from now just as they were here millions of years before. For years Angie Byorth has worked to protect turtles, strictly out of the love in her heart for them. Why would anyone devote so much energy to these reptiles? We'll find out when she joins me this week."

The weekly television series features humorist and author Welsch in discussion with a variety of Nebraskans-from authors and educators to historians and prominent citizens-whose contributions to Nebraska make for interesting conversation.

EduCable Series Teaches English

A new public television series called Crossroads Cafe offers lessons in the English language in a 26-episode series premiering at 1 p.m. Nov. 10, on EduCable, the cable television service of the Nebraska ETV Network. It's designed to teach English to ESL (English as a Second Language) learners but is also beneficial to anyone wishing to better understand use of the English language.

The series, which blends drama and comedy, centers around six characters and "Crossroads Cafe," a neighborhood restaurant. Each half-hour episode features two video sidebars: "Culture Clips," a documentary-style segment focusing on issue-oriented cultural themes portrayed in the story (such as the changing roles of marriage partners); and "Word Play," an animated segment focusing the appropriate language to use when communicating specific types of information.

The series is designed to appeal to different language backgrounds, different age groups, different levels of English proficiency and different kinds of learners. There are exercises that appeal to learners who like clear right-and-wrong answers, and other activities that appeal to those who like more open-ended learning. Each episode is an opportunity to learn a specific, practical language function.

Also available are print materials designed to augment each episode, including workbooks (for beginning and for intermediate learners) and teacher resource books. They're available by calling 1-800-354-9706.

'Fate of the Plains' Returns to ETV

"Fate of the Plains," the Nebraska ETV Network documentary that looks at the future of the vast Great Plains region and its people from the perspectives of ranchers, farmers, Native Americans and historians, returns for an encore broadcast airing at 9 p.m. Nov. 15 on the public television network.

The hour-long program was broadcast nationally by PBS stations in March 1996.

The special takes viewers down the least traveled roads in America, looking for the future of the Plains' Indians who are bringing back the buffalo, cowboys who haven't forgotten the dream of a free and open land and pioneers inventing new ways to survive on America's last frontier. Residents of western Nebraska, the prairies of South Dakota and Kansas and the "staked plains" of West Texas all live in the region, and each of them has a story to tell-about their past and their plans for the future.

Moyers and Guests Explore Genesis

For more than 2,000 years, Jews, Christians and Muslims - not to mention the world's greatest writers - have plumbed the stories of Genesis for religious, moral and ethical implications. Now, journalist Bill Moyers brings this dialogue to millions of television viewers in the series Genesis: A Living Conversation With Bill Moyers. The series will air on Sundays at 5 p.m. beginning Nov. 10 (except for Nov. 17 and Dec. 8) on the Nebraska ETV Network.

In 10 one-hour programs, Moyers gathers thoughtful and engaging individuals-biblical scholars, writers, artists, psychotherapists, composers, lawyers, college presidents and translators-to discuss, debate and discover the relevance of the Genesis stories for today's world.

A Genesis Web page is available on the Internet at <www.wnet.org>.

The Nebraska ETV Network is a service of Nebraska Educational Telecommunications. The complete program schedule is available on NET's World Wide Web site, <http://net.unl.edu>.

Obituaries


News-Ed Professor Streckfuss Dies Thursday

Funeral services are pending for Richard Streckfuss, 64, associate professor of news-editorial in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, who died Oct. 31 in Lincoln following a long illness.

Streckfuss joined the UNL faculty in 1980 as an assistant professor of journalism in the news-editorial department and was promoted to associate professor in 1986. The winner of a UNL award for distinguished teaching of undergraduates in 1987, his research specialities were the attributes of good writing and the historical roots of objectivity in journalism. In 1988, he served as president of the Nebraska Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi.

In 1983, he was one of three journalism educators nationwide to win a James H. Ottaway Fellowship from the American Press Institute.

A native of Springfield, Ill., Streckfuss earned a bachelor's degree in English education at Illinois State University (1956) then earned a master's degree in journalism at the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign (1980). He worked 19 years at the Bloomington (Ill.) Daily Pantagraph, first as a reporter, then as city editor from 1973-77. He was a visiting lecturer at Illinois State in 1977-78 and at Illinois from 1978-80.

Streckfuss is survived by his wife, Jeanetta Drueke, three sons and a daughter.

Butherus-Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Fuenning Had Long Career in UNL Health Services

Dr. Samuel I. Fuenning, 80, director of UNL's Student Health Services for 29 years, died Oct. 25. He served as UNL's head of health services from 1946 to 1975.

Fuenning also was medical director of the UNL research department of sports medicine, and from 1970 to 1975 he was professor of family wellness at UNL.
A native of Fort Morgan, Colo., Fuenning was a resident of Lincoln since the 1920s and earned his undergraduate and master of sciences degrees at UNL and his doctor of medicine degree from UNMC.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was president of the American College Health Association, chairman of the Governors Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and he served on the national board of directors for the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, among many other organizations and activities.

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