The two one-hour programs will be aired on consecutive afternoons, Dec. 30 and 31, at 3 p.m.
The programs depict the impact of colonization on the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Rim through contemporary personal stories of Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and others. The program's storytellers share with audiences their spirituality, histories, cultures and ability to survive in the face of colonizers' policies and customs.
Storytellers celebrates the grace, fortitude and ingenuity of indigenous peoples everywhere; the series focuses on what these cultures have achieved in the face of devastating circumstances - and their potential in the future. Storytellers of the Pacific was a major winner at the Dreamspeakers First Annual Aboriginal Film Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, receiving four awards: Best of Festival, Outstanding Series, Best Global Indigenous Production and Best Documentary over 30 Minutes.
Most recently the series won the People's Choice Award for Best Film at the 1996 Northern Lights Film Festival in Anchorage.
The award winner receives a plaque; an inscription is placed on a permanent plaque in the Chancellor's conference room; and the award recipient designates a $1,000 contribution to a UNL state-supported unit (such as an academic department).
Award Nomination Form should be submitted together with supporting documentation to Marilyn Grady, 1204 Seaton Hall (0638) no later than Feb. 7, 1997.
Five distinguished presenters from three institutions will offer their insights into using the Web for instruction from the perspectives of collaborative learning, teacher preparation in bilingual math and science instruction, and planning for support services in an academic context.
The event is sponsored by the New Media Center and the Instructional Technology Group. Contact Sara Moshman at 472-5876 for more information.
Access is available from computers on campus which are directly connected or from computers with modem access through a UNL computer account. The URL (address) for Britannica Online is http://www.eb.com
Britannica Online may be viewed through the University Libraries IRIS using LYNX software. LYNX is a text only, non-graphical interface. To use Britannica Online from IRIS: choose E> E-Journals & Full Text Materials from the IRIS MAIN MENU; then E> Electronic Journals and Books; and type the number for Britannica Online or Encyclopedia Britannica Online, and press the Enter key. Once in, follow the on-screen instructions to use Britannica Online.
For further information contact a reference/liaison librarian.
Allen Blezek, Nebraska LEAD program director, said that preference is given to individuals ages 25-45 who have demonstrated leadership potential.
Successful applicants for a LEAD fellowship will participate in a series of 12 monthly seminars over a two-year period, during September through April.
LEAD participants also take part in a 10-day national study/travel seminar and a two- to three-week international study/travel seminar. Seminar themes include economics, foreign cultures, international trade, government, communications, environment, politics, business, finance, labor and industry.
Applications are available by writing to Nebraska LEAD Program, Room 35, Food Industry Complex, 0924, or by calling 472-6810.
The deadline for submitting proposals is Jan. 2, 1997. For more information, contact The NN-21 Office at 472-2758, or fax them at 472-2759.
Nebraska Hall Mailroom, 201 Andrews, Administration Building Mailroom, Love Library (west dock), Nebraska Union Mailroom, CBA Mailroom, University Press, Hamilton Hall Mailroom, Manter Hall Mailbox, Oldfather Departmental Offices, 217 Avery, 1100 Seaton, Westbrook Music Bldg., Behlen Lab Mailbox, 1700 Y Street, 115 Ferguson, Lyman Hall Mailboxes, 118 Henzlik, Health Center, Beadle Center, 202 Ag Hall, Plant Science Mailroom, Forestry Science Lab, Vet Diagnostic, Law Library Mailroom, 101 Dentistry 135 Varner, Agricultural Communications Bldg, 105 Home Economcis, 235 Chase Hall, Animal Science Mailroom, Food Industry Mailboxes.
Faculty and Staff in buildings with no mail service can pick up mail at 1820 R, West Dock, between 7 and 9:30 a.m. on the date listed. A University I.D. card must be presented. Off-campus mail, excluding single-piece mail, will be processed during the holiday closedown by prior arrangement only. Normal schedule will resume Jan. 2, 1997.
Any questions concerning this schedule please call Connie Rohloff, 472-2533 or Dick Schenaman, 450-6198 no later then Dec. 17.
Schaal began his career at the university in 1966 as an accountant. He became acting director of the Accounting Department in 1974 and was named director the following year. Over the years Schaal has been instrumental in a number of changes in accounting. In 1985, he was instrumental in implementing the Quick Order/Quick Pay system. Because this system was in place in 1985 the transition to a new accounting system (MSA) went smoothly.
Schaal also supervised Accounting's take over of the accounts payable function from Purchasing in 1985-86, as well as the installation of a computerized MSA financial system in 1988.
His plans for retirement include travel to Alaska and New York. Schaal and his wife, Jan, will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a trip to Hawaii.
An outdoorsman and avid collector of items related to railroading, Schaal also plans a trip to Pennsylvania to attend a private train show.
In 1963, after earning an electrical engineering degree, Ramsay was appointed director of engineering for the newly created ETV Commission. In the Sixties, he began supervising the design and construction of the network of transmitters and towers that bring Nebraska ETV programs to virtually every corner of the state. Later, he supervised development of the transmission system for the Nebraska Public Radio Network.
Satellite transmission has always been one of Ramsay's interests and, in 1977, Nebraska ETV and PBS were among the first broadcasters to deliver programs via satellite. Today, NET operates a major satellite communications facility in Lincoln with five uplink antenna and transmitter systems. Ramsay recently supervised the transition of NET's satellite operation from from analog broadcast technology to state-of-the-art digital broadcast technology.
During his tenure, NPTV membership has grown to include public television supporters in all 50 states. NPTV annual revenues total $2.4 million and the NPTV Endowment Fund is more than $2.5 million. Funds raised by NPTV are used to produce and acquire programs for the statewide Nebraska ETV Network.
Even before joining NPTV, Gill's voice and face were familiar to Nebraska ETV viewers. He helped host pledge drives and auctions for more than two decades and was the host of the Cornhusker Football series. For the past six years, he has hosted Big Band Spotlight on the Nebraska Public Radio Network. Gill became NPTV's development director after a distinguished career in commercial broadcasting. He worked at radio stations in Missouri and Kansas before becoming to Lincoln in 1972 as sports director of commercial radio station KLIN where he was also the play-by-play announcer for University of Nebraska football and basketball games. He later went on to become KLIN station manager. Although he will retire, Gill will continue to host Big Band Spotlight and assist with NPTV pledge drives.
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