Great Plains Media Recommended for Radio Rights

Chancellor James Moeser will recommend to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents that Great Plains Media Inc. of Elkhorn, be awarded radio broadcast rights for the sports of football, volleyball and men's and women's basketball for the 1996-97 through 2000-2001 academic years. The recommendation will be made at the regents' Feb. 24 meeting.

Great Plains Media Inc., owned by Dale Jensen of Lincoln and Paul Aaron of Elkhorn, has guaranteed rights fees of $8.6 million dollars over a five-year period.

"All the bids that were submitted were very responsive and met the criteria we had set," said Melvin W. Jones, UNL vice chancellor for business and finance. "Based on that, it came down to who guaranteed the most in annual fees."

Criteria used in evaluating the bids included; ability to put together a network; additional proposed programming; availability of facilities and personnel; other sports coverage and air wave coverage of the state of Nebraska and key out-of-state locations.

Senate Sponsoring Moeser Reception Feb. 29

The Academic Senate is sponsoring a UFO -- Unequaled Faculty Opportunity -- or the entire campus community to meet and chat informally with Chancellor James Moeser. The "get-acquainted reception," open to all faculty and staf, will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Wick Center. Refreshments, entertainment by faculty musicians and other entertainment are on the bill of fare. For more information, contact the Academic Senate office at 2-2573.

Lecture Series Targets Challenges of Parenting

UNL College of Arts and Sciences and the Center on Children, Families and the Law will sponsor a series of lectures by nationally recognized family scholars who will address a variety of contemporary family issues.

The lecture series, "Parenting in the 1990s: New Challenges, New Research," will bring a talented group of researchers to UNL to describe innovative research on issues such as work and family, adoptive families, and teen parenting.

The lecture series begins Feb. 19 with a presentation on the "Changing Structures of Parenthood" by David Eggebeen, a sociologist from Penn State University. Jeffrey Haugaard, a psychologist at Cornell University, will address the "Developmental Challenges of Adoptive Families" March 11.

Other presentations in the series are: "Gay People and Legal Marriage in the United States" by David Chambers, professor of law at the University of Michigan (April 1); "Parent's Jobs and Family Lives: Making the Connection" by Elizabeth Menaghan, professor of sociology at Ohio State University (April 17); "A New Look at Black and White Families: A Comparative Perspective" by Charles Vert Willie, professor of education and urban studies at Harvard University (April 25); and "Across the Generations: A 30-Year Follow-up of Teen-age Mothers and Their Children," by Frank Furstenberg, Jr., professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania (April 29).

All lectures will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Regency Suite and are free and open to the public.

The lecture series is co-sponsored by the departments of Psychology, Sociology, Communications Studies and Family and Consumer Sciences. For brochures or more information call Chris Wiklund at CCFL, 2-3479.

An Orthodox Twist to Art and Food March 3

"Facing East: Art, Music and Food from the Orthodox Traditions," sponsored by the St. Marks' Committee on the Arts, is March 3 at Saint Mark's on the Campus Episcopal Church at 13th and R streets.

A display of hand-painted icons, choral Orthodox vespers, a presentation on icon painting and meditation by the Rev. Richards Wolfgang Wolff-Richards, and an ethnic dinner are slated for the event. The icon show, vespers, and Wolff-Richards talk are free and open to the public.

Some two dozen icons loaned by churches and individuals in Lincoln will be highlighted in a show from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the St. Mark's chapel.

Wolff-Richards will discuss icon painting and meditation at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Icons that he has painted will be displayed as part of the show along with some works in progress. Wolff-Richards is an artist by profession and well as a former monk. The rector of Christ Church in Sidney, he will deliver sermons on theology and art during St. Mark's regular services on March 3.

A 6 p.m. ethnic dinner catered by Liz Youroukos will feature Greek-style chicken, Greek-style meatballs with sauce, spinach pie (spanakopita), stuffed grape leaves (dolmathes), orzo, salad, bread, and baklava. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the church office. Limited tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact Fr. Don Hanway at 474-1979, Quentin Faulkner at 475-2927 or Barb Stock at 435-5313.

Tickets for the Greek dinner are $10 and are available at the church office or at the door.

TRIO Day Reception Feb. 23

In recognition of National TRIO Day, the Multi-Cultural Affairs office will host a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Wick Alumni Center. Awards will be presented to high-achieving TRIO students at UNL, and new TRIO students will be recognized.

TRIO programs, administered by the federal Department of Education, provide academic support services to disadvantaged students to promote their educational achievement from grade school through doctoral study.

UNL's Multi-Cultural Affairs office currently operates three TRIO projects, including Educational Talent Search, Student Opportunities and Services(SOS), and the recently established Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program.

At the reception, Vaughn Robertson, assistant director of the McNair program, will announce the UNL students who have been selected to participate in this new program. Twenty-five eligible undergraduates were chosen by a selection committee as a result of a highly competitive application and interview process.

The McNair program, named after an astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, provides selected undergraduate students with academic support services, research experiences, and technological resources to prepare them to successfully complete a doctoral degree. UNL houses the only McNair program in the state of Nebraska.

The first TRIO programs were established in the 1960s to expand opportunities for students who might otherwise be denied access to a college education. Nearly 450,000 students are now served each year by 1,340 TRIO programs across the nation.

All members of the UNL community are invited to attend the reception in honor of National TRIO Day to pay tribute to UNL students who are dedicated to high achievement despite the disadvantages of income and social background.

Reception Feb. 21 for Museum's James Estes

The Vice Chancellor for Research will host a reception in honor of James R. Estes from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in Elephant Hall of the University of Nebraska State Museum. Estes was appointed director of the museum effective Feb. 1.

Olson Launches New Book with Reception Feb. 22

The University of Nebraska Press will honor Paul A. Olson and the publication of his newest book from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Nebraska Union.

A long-time friend and adviser of the press, Foundation Professor of English Olson published A Journey to Wisdom: Self-Education in Patristic and Medieval Literature in December. He leaves the press's editorial advisory board this month.

All UNL faculty and staff are invited. Copies of the book will be available for perusal and purchase during the reception.

"Cruising the Internet" Session Feb. 26

The next "Cruising the Internet" session will be from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 26 in the East Union. The subject will be Eudora, an easy-to-use Windows and Macintosh Internet e-mail program used by many within UNL. At this session the current Windows version 2.2 will be demonstrated, as well as ideas for managing your Internet e-mail.

Sponsored by Communications and Information Technology, no registration required. Call 2-5630 for more information.

Beaux Arts Ball Feb. 23

The UNL Architecture Alumni Association will honor three graduates at a 7 p.m. dinner, followed by a Beaux Arts Ball at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Wick Alumni Center. The event marks the end of Architecture Week at UNL and faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Alumni to be honored are: Darrel Rippeteau, 1941 graduate, Syracuse, N.Y.; Roger Schluntz, 1967 graduate, of the University of Miami; and Nancy Stark, 1966 graduate, Ellerbe Becket Inc. in Minneapolis. The cost is $25 per person, and reservations should be made by Feb. 16 at the UNL Alumni Association, 2-2841.

Credit Union Car Seminar Feb. 22

The credit union is offering a free Auto Leasing Seminar at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Government Employees Credit Union, 325 N. 52nd St. The seminar will explain leasing and answer questions about different auto leasing programs. There will also be time for individual questions. This is a free seminar open to the public, but seating is limited. Call the credit union at 2-2072 for reservations.

Emmons Reception Feb. 27

An afternoon reception will be given from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Regency Suite at the Nebraska Union in honor of Larry Emmons, who is retiring after nearly 38 years of service at UNL. He has been assistant director for business affairs for the Nebraska Union since 1961.

Student Organization Awards Looking for Nominations

Nomination forms are now available for the annual Student Organization Awards sponsored by Student Involvement. These awards recognize outstanding achievements and service by faculty/staff advisers and officers and members of student organizations. Award categories are: Adviser of the Year, Rookie Adviser of the Year (first- or second-year advisers), President of the Year, Treasurer of the Year, Outstanding Student Organization Member and Outstanding Student Organization Officer.

Nomination forms are available at Student Involvement Offices, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, ASUN and all residence hall front desks. Deadline for returning nominations to Student Involvement is March 18. Nominees and award recipients will be recognized at the Chancellor's Leadership Recognition Reception, April 18. Contact Kim at 2-2454 for questions or additional information.

Volunteer Spirit Award Seeks Dedicated Souls

UNL is looking for members of the UNL community -- alumni, faculty, staff and students -- who are dedicated to serving their community and campus to be honored with the Volunteer Spirit Award at the Chancellor's Leadership Recognition Reception April 18.

Student Involvement will recognize two students, one faculty/staff member, and one alumnus who have volunteered their time and efforts to improve student life, the school and their communities. Winners of the Volunteer Spirit Award will be awarded by Chancellor Moeser at the Chancellor's Leadership Recognition Reception at the Nebraska Union. Applications in which applicants describe their volunteer experiences and accomplishments are available at Student Involvement at the Nebraska and East Unions. Applications must be completed and returned to Student Involvement by March 18. A committee of UNL faculty and staff and past Volunteer Spirit Award recipients will then select the winners for this year's Spirit Award.

If you know of anyone fitting the description of a possible Volunteer Spirit Award candidate, pick up an application at Student Involvement.

First-Step Workshop for Small Businesses

The Nebraska Business Development Center-Lincoln will offer a two evening First-Step Workshop from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 29 at Southeast Community College. The first steps involved in starting a small business will be covered as well as techniques for developing a business plan. Business experts will discuss the financing process, how to structure a business, advertising techniques and cash flow analysis. Registration is required and limited. Cost is $25 which includes workshop materials and refreshments. For more information, call 2-3358.

College of Architecture Sponsors Hyde Lectures

The College of Architecture is sponsoring two Hyde Lectures in February. Ken Yeang, principal with T.R. Hamzah and Yeang of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will speak at 4 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery auditorium. He will lecture on "Skyscraper Design."

Jack Travis, principal with JTA Architects of New York, will discuss his current work at a lecture at 3 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Sheldon auditorium. Some of Travis's work can be seen in the exhibit in the gallery of Architecture Hall titled "Design Diaspora: Black Architects and International Architecture 1970-1990."

Carpool to Omaha Seeks Participants

An employee in Biological Systems Engineering hopes to start a carpool for persons living in the Omaha vicinity and working on either campus. Call Vanessa Wagner at 2-3953 if you are interested in participating or would like additional information.

Blumenfeld to Address Gay Issues Feb. 19-20

Activist Warren Blumenfeld will present the address, "Homophobia: How We All Pay the Price," at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Nebraska Union. The talk will feature a slide presentation about issues surrounding sexual identity.

Blumenfeld also will present "Equity Issues in Schooling for Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Youth" at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Nebraska Union. Also on Feb. 20, Blumenfeld will present the lecture and slide presentation "Recovering the Past: Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual History" at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Wick Center.

On ETV

Manhattan Rhythm Kings Take Brownville Stage

Known for their polished performances of American popular music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, the Manhattan Rhythm Kings are featured on this week's offering from the Brownville Concert Series, airing at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 on all stations of the Nebraska ETV Network.

While frequently compared with such musical greats as the Mills Brothers and Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, the trio has established a unique character of its won with a combination of close harmony singing, virtuosic instrumental work and spectacular tap dancing.

Welsch Talks With Hastings Museum Misfit

In the new series Roger Welsch &, host and producer Roger Welsch spends time with Ed Bisaillon, director of the Hastings Museum, when the interview program airs at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network.

While museum directors are stereotyped as mousy bureaucrats, Welsch says, Bisaillon certainly doesn't fit that image. "Ed is a wave maker," says Welsch. "Not in the sense of an agitator or trouble maker, but definitely a man not willing to settle for the status quo." Among other accomplishments, Bisaillon was the driving force that brought the IMAX theater to the Hastings Museum.

The weekly series features humorist 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.

'Statewide' Examines Beef Price Controversy

Are Nebraska ranchers and farmers getting a fair price when they take their cattle to market? Or has the meatpacking industry grown so concentrated that a handful of companies can dictate cattle prices and keep them artificially low?

The controversy over cattle prices will be examined in a report to air on Statewide, the Nebraska ETV Network's weekly news series at 8 p.m. Feb. 23. The program, which repeats 7 p.m. Feb. 24 and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25, also provides up-to-the minute news reports from across the state and other features of interest.

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