April 4, 1997

Stumped

Rod Drown of Landscape Services cleans up after one of seven canker-infested cottonwoods were cut down last week south of the Coliseum. Autumn purple ash trees were planted in place of the felled cottonwoods. (Photo by Richard Wright)

Pompeii Subject of April 10 Lecture

"Looking at Pompeii: Urban Structure and Community in a Roman Town," will be presented by Stephen Dyson at 7:30 p.m. April 10 in 117 Bessey Hall.

Dyson is president of the Archeological Institute of America and one of America's foremost archeologists on Italian, and particulary Roman, archaeology.

The lecture will focus on one of the most well-known sites of antiquity: the buried city of Pompeii. Small towns formed the center of political, social and economic life for most Romans. Their forums, baths, theatres and markets provided stages for a complex range of activities that held Roman society together. Pompeii was typical of these towns. The excellent preservation of that community, due to the horrendous eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, has allowed researchers to place a range of urban activities in their physical settings.

The lecture, presented by The Archeological Institute of America, Lincoln-Omaha Society, is the fifth and final lecture of the 1996-97 season

Journalism to Honor Distinguished Alumni

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications Alumni Association will present Awards of Excellence April 11 during Journalism Week.

The college will honor Donald Bryant, '52, NU associate athletic director, former sports information director and former sports editor of the Lincoln Star; Wilma Crumley, associate dean emeritus of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications; Kristine Malkoski, '82, manager of new business development for over-the-counter health care products for Procter & Gamble; and John Knicely, '74, news anchor for WOWT in Omaha since 1992.

Lecture Examines Jewish Views on Jesus

Susannah Heschel of Case Western Reserve University will discuss "Jewish Views of Jesus" at 7:30 p.m. April 17 in the Great Plains Art Gallery in Love Library.

Presented as the 1997 Norman and Helene Krivosha Lecture, Heschel will examine how Jewish thought in the modern period displays a fascination with Christianity and the figure of Jesus in particular.

Heschel holds the Abba Hillel Silver Chair in Jewish Studies in the Department of Religion at Case Western University, where she also serves as director of the Samuel Rosenthal Center for Judaic Studies.

Heschel's research has focused on Christian-Jewish relations in Germany and on issues related to feminist theory and religion.

North Central Accreditation Visit Is April 13-16

The North Central Association accreditation visiting team will be on campus April 13-16. The team will consist of 10 professionals from institutions similar to UNL.

Al Kilgore, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, said open meetings with the visiting teams will be scheduled for faculty and students. Check next week's Scarlet for times and locations.

Last year, UNL conducted a self study to inaugurate the accreditation process. The report of the self-study team can be found on the university's World Wide Web page, URL http://unl.edu/svcaa/unlaccrd/unlaccrd.html.

Behlen Observatory Offers Closer Look at Comet

The university's Behlen Observatory near Mead has scheduled public viewing nights of comet Hale-Bopp April 4 and 11. The public is invited view the comet through the observatory's 30-inch telescope from 8-11 each night. There is no admission charge.

Astronomers have said comet Hale-Bopp is the best comet of the past two decades and is even brighter than comet Hyakutake last spring. Behlen's telescope will provide a closeup view of the bright heart of the comet. Visitors are encouraged to bring a pair of binoculars to see the whole comet at once.

Don Taylor, professor of physics and astronomy at NU and director of Behlen Observatory, said amateur astronomers from both the Lincoln and Omaha areas have been invited to bring their telescopes for viewing by both themselves and the public. He said slide talks on astronomy and comets will be presented even if it's too cloudy for private viewing.

Behlen Observatory is located at the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research and Development Center a few miles southeast of Mead and about 35 miles from either Omaha or Lincoln.

From Lincoln, take U.S. Highway 77 north to Nebraska Highway 63 and turn right (east). Follow highway 63 for about seven miles to 10th Street (Nebraska Spur 78F) where there is a sign to Mead. Turn left (north) and go one mile to Avenue H. Turn right (east) on Avenue H and continue about two miles to Eighth Street. Turn left (north) on Eighth Street and follow it about 0.7 mile to the observatory, which will be on the left (west) side of the road.

Home Improvement Seminar April 10

The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will cosponsor a free Home Improvement and Remodeling Seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. April 10 in the community room of the City County Employees Credit Union at 2500 N St.

The seminar is open to the public, but seating is limited. Call the Credit Union at 472-2087 for reservations.

UAAD Meeting Features Look at Public Television

The UAAD April general membership meeting will feature guest speaker Michael Winkle, telecommunications marketing manager and interim director of the interactive media unit at Nebraska Educational Telecommuniations, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 at Nebraska Educational Telecommunications, 1800 N. 33 St.

A tour of NET will be conducted after the meeting at 1 p.m.

Both members and non-members of UAAD are invited to attend. UAAD members and guests may bring their lunch to the NET location.

McDonald's Marketing Guru to Speak

Richard Starmann, vice president of McDonald's Corporation, will deliver the S. Allen and Kathleen D. Seline Memorial Lecture at 9:30 a.m. April 11 in the Nebraska Union.

Starmann is senior vice president of communications and a member of the top management team of the fast food chain based in Oak Brook, Ill.

Starmann will visit UNL as part of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications J-Week festivities April 7-11.

HR&FS Alumni Reunion April 12

The College of Human Resources and Family Sciences will recognize three alumni during its awards luncheon and spring reunion April 12.

Sara Rhodes Dillow (home economics, '62) and Celia Cotten Swanson (home economics, '77) will receive Distinguished Alumni awards and Mary Trumble Watson (home economics, '85) will receive the New Achiever award.

Florida Lawyer Featured at Law College Alumni Program

The College of Law's Second Annual Alumni Visitors program April 9 and 10 will feature alumnus Stephen H. Lewis of Palm Beach, Fla.

During his visit, Lewis will meet with other college alumni, college faculty and students, including lecturing to law classes studying corporations and securities regulation.

A 1973 graduate of the NU College of Law, where he was editor of the Nebraska Law Review, Lewis is an expert in corporate and securities law. He is principal partner in Stephen H. Lewis & Associates, Counselors and Consultants.

Lewis, who was raised in Omaha, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1970. He also earned an LL.M. degree from the New York University School of Law.

Rosse Retirement April 10

Beverly Rosse of the Telecommunications Center will retire April 10. A retirement party for her will begin at 2 p.m. April 9 in 211 Nebraska Hall. Rosse started her career at the university in the Physical Plant in 1968. She transferred to the Telecommunications Center about 26 years ago.

Oldt Awards

The next UNOPA meeting will be at 11:45 a.m. April 8 at Rock-N-Roll Runza, 14th & P streets. The featured program will be presentation of the Floyd S. Oldt Awards. Call Karen, 472-4688 for reservations.

Academic Senate Meeting Changed

Due to construction, the Academic Senate meeting scheduled for 2:30 p.m. April 8 has been changed from the Nebraska Union to 127 Architecture Hall.

Safety Walk

Parking Advisory, Campus Safety and Police Advisory Committees will hold their annual spring safety walk at 4 a.m. April 12 starting at the Parking Services office at 1941 Y St. Those interested should call Linda at 472-4455 by April 7.

Grade Rosters Due

Degree grade rosters will be mailed to the faculty on April 11. The deadline for return of the rosters to the Records Office is April 25.

March of Dimes WalkAmerica

The 1997 March of Dimes WalkAmerica is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. April 26 in Antelope Park. To enter, stop by either Campus Recreation location or call March of Dimes, 476-0117.

Multimedia Design Seminar Is April 25

A Multimedia and Web Graphics Seminar, presented by Lana Johnson of CIT Visuals and Multimedia, and Polly Tandon of the Instructional Technology Group will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 25 in 210 Keim Hall. Multimedia presentations and web page design will be discussed. The seminar is a design forum and is not software or platform specific. It is free to faculty, staff and students. No registration is necessary.

TimeQuest Seminars Offered at UNL

Franklin TimeQuest Seminars will be offered on April 25 in the Nebraska Union and May 16 and June 26 in the East Union. Seminars run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seminars are offered at a reduced rate for faculty, staff and students. Registration fee is $149 ($85 for those who already have a Franklin Planner). Those interested are asked to sign up as early as possible so that their planner can be ordered and arrive before the workshop. To register, call Gina, 472-4454.

Purchasing Card Program Training

An orientation/training session for the University of Nebraska Purchasing Card Program will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 10 at the Business Services Complex, 1700 Y St.
Registration is required and space is limited. Call Darla, 472-5050, to register.

Summer Hours Effective May 12

Summer working hours at the university will be in effect May 12 through August 15. During summer hours most university offices open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m.

Human Resources Events

The following upcoming events are sponsored by the Department of Human


Resources. Some events may require registration. Unless otherwise noted, call the Human Resources at 472-3101 for more information. For a complete listing of Spring 1997 events sponsored by Human Resources visit its website at: http://www.unl.edu/unlhr/ hrhomepage.html.

EAP Brown Bag

"Empty Nest: When Children Leave Home" When children grow up and leave home, it can be a time of mixed emotions. Many parents experience a sense of loss; many experience a feeling of freedom. You are invited to a roundtable discussion to explore different perspectives of this stage of life. Presented by Barb Monson, EAP Counselor. Registration is not required. Call the EAP at 472-3107 for more information.

New Employee Orientation Call the UNL Employment Office at 472-2120 or the Human Resources Office at 472-3101 for more information. All UNL employees are welcome. Registration is recommended but not required.

Human Resources Brown Bag

"Understanding Job Classification at UNL" Looking for professional growth but don't want to leave your current job? Need help writing job descriptions? Come learn how to manage these career issues. Presented by Roshan Pajnigar, Manager of Classification, Compensation, and Employment at UNL. Registration is not required.

CDV Brown Bag

"Eldercare" Presented by Donna Washburn, Lincoln Area Agency on Aging. This event is co-sponsored by the Child Development Venture and UNL's Department of Human Resources. Registration is not required.

Human Resources Brown Bag

"How to Pat Yourself on the Back Without Straining Your Arm" This event is open to all UNL staff and faculty. Come learn and brainstorm with others about ways to reward yourself for a job-well-done. Registration is not required.

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