February 7, 1997


Another Change on the Landscape

Construction continues Monday on the new four-story parking garage west of Memorial Stadium. The garage is expected to be completed and open sometime in August. (Photo at right by Richard Wright)

Final Results Reported for Combined Campaign

University of Nebraska employees contributed $217,036 to the 1996 Combined Campaign, a 17.8 percent increase over 1995 figures. Some 39.4 percent of all eligible employees participated by donation or pledge. This was an increase from the 26.2 percent who participated in the previous year. Altogether, 2,138 employees participated.

At a party for the 225 campaign volunteers, Chancellor James Moeser thanked Melvin Jones, vice chancellor for business and finance, for heading up this year's successful campaign.

Jones announced the following achievements:
Polar Ice Core Office (fewer than 30 employees) 1,764 percent; Entomology (30-50 employees) 380 percent; Information Services (51-100 employees) 318 percent; Custodial (100 or more employees) 644 percent.
Notable achievements by vice chancellor area include: Joan Giesecke, dean of libraries, is chair of the 1997 UNL Combined Campaign.

Wind Energy Expert to Speak at UNL Feb. 13

Michael Tennis, a senior energy analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists, will give two public lectures Feb. 13 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Tennis will present "Renewables in Utilities: The Five Best Kept Secrets" at 3:30 p.m. in the East Campus Union.

Tennis will discuss how new, smaller-scale energy technologies, such as solar energy or fuel cells, can save money and transform the energy industry.

The second lecture, "A Renewables Portfolio: Sound Power Investments for Nebraskans," begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union.

Tennis will explain why policy makers in Nebraska, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere in the United States are proposing a "renewables portfolio standard." If adopted, such government regulations would require power generating companies to provide some energy from renewable resources.

For example, besides using coal, hydroelectricity and nuclear power, energy providers would have to add a certain percentage of power from wind, solar or biomass energy sources to the kinds of energy they produce. Biomass energy is created by burning certain types of plants.

David Stooksbury, an agricultural meteorologist in NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said Tennis is considered an expert in renewable energy.

Tennis serves on the Nebraska Wind Energy Task Force, a joint effort of the Nebraska Power Association, the Nebraska State Energy Office, Citizens' Action, the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Nebraska Legislature.

In 1995, the task force started a four-year project to monitor Nebraska winds and identify good power generating sites.

Tennis holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a master's degree in environmental engineering, both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

UNL's High Plains Climate Center, the Union of Concerned Scientists and the U.S. Department of Energy are sponsoring his visit. For more information call Stooksbury at 472-8765.

Mid-America Transportation Center Offers Lectures

The Mid-America Transportation Center Distinguished Lecture Series for spring 1997 will feature the following lectures at the College of Business Administration in Room 104:

· Feb. 13, 2:40 - 3:30 p.m. Surendra P. Shah, director, NSF Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials, Northwestern University, presents "ACBM Research on High Performance Concrete."

Dr. Shah's areas of expertise include: concrete; structural engineering and building materials; fiber-reinforced concrete and high-performance concrete. He is chairman of the TRB Committee on Properties of Concrete and is a consultant to several industries and professional organizations. This program is presented via satellite from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is co-sponsored by the Missouri Chapter of the American Concrete Institute.

· Feb. 20, 3 - 4 p.m. Naomi W. Lede, chairman, Division of Transportation Studies, Texas Southern University, presents "Transportation Innovations: Challenges & Opportunities - The Power & Promise of ITS."

A nationally and internationally recognized authority on transportation, Dr. Lede's background includes experience in social and cultural relations, urban and regional strategic planning, and transportation systems analysis. She was recently appointed by the Texas Highway Commission to chair the Urban Mobility and Accessiility Committee for the Texas Statewide Transportation Policy Commission. This program will originate from UNL.

The Mid-America Transportation Center is the U.S. Department of Transportation university transportation center, serving federal Region VII. Its programs work toward advancing U.S. transportation-related technology and expertise through education, research and technology transfer. UNL is the lead institution in a regional consortium that also included Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, the University of Missouri-Columbia and the University of Missouri-Rolla.

Diversity Training Feb. 13

The office of Affirmative Action is sponsoring a Brown Bag luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Nebraska Union. Options for Diversity Training: "Adl/A World Of Difference" Institute, will be presented by Lucille Gionet, director of training for the Institute

Cruising the Internet Feb. 14

You've got the basics down for browsing the Web and corresponding via e-mail - now what? Come and see the latest developments that you can put to work for you at 11 a.m. Feb. 14 in the East Union.

Sponsored by Communications and Information Technology, no registration required. Call 472-5630 for more information.

UNOPA to Meet Feb. 7

UNOPA's next general meeting will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Nebraska Union. Featured speaker Robert Fuller will address "How Do We Become a Paperless University."

Call Karen Green at 472-4688 for reservations.

New Media Classes Offered

The following classes are offered by the New Media Center during the month of February: For more information, call Leona Barrett at 472-0606

Teach in Europe Spring Semester '98-'99

Applications are being sought from UNL faculty members interested in serving as directors of the Nebraska Semester Abroad Program in 1998 and 1999. First offered in 1992, this program enables 20 to 25 Nebraska students to study in the Czech Republic and northern Greece for 10 weeks every spring. Two faculty members from the public four-year colleges and universities in Nebraska are selected to direct this 12 credit program.

Those who are chosen will coordinate existing on-site instruction and improvise independent study during the 10-week semester (March to May). Instructional faculty should forward descriptions of a four-hour course to be offered and a statement explaining how these European venues can be used to enhance learning. In addition, applicants should send a short c.v., including courses taught.

Faculty who are chosen will provide all expenses for the semester. Faculty departments will be provided a small stipend to help defray the costs of the release fo the faculty member.

Anyone interested in applying for the Nebraska Semester Abroad should contact Associate Dean Peter Levitov or Assistant Dean Joseph Stimpfl at 472-5358. Letters of application (endorsed by the department chair/head), including descriptions of courses taught, c.v. and teaching testimonials, should be submitted by March 17 to International Affairs, 1237 R Street (0221).

Human Resources News

Human Resources Offers Variety of February Events

The following upcoming events are sponsored by the UNL Department of Human
Resources:

New Employee Orientation

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

EAP Brown Bag

"The Ghost of Christmas Past: What to do When You are Haunted by Holiday Spending," Kathy Prochaska-Cue will share practical tips to deal with the aftermath of overspending. Registration is not required. Call the EAP at 472-3107 for more information.

Human Resources Brown Bag

"Now Hear This," designed to help you be more proactive in your approach to listening. Presented by Faye Moulton, assistant director of Human Resources and Staff Ombudsperson. Call Human Resources at 472-3101 for more information. Registration is not required.

'Communicating with Others'

A one-session workshop, designed primarily for non-supervisory personnel, to help participants become more effective when interacting and communicating with others. Registration is required and enrollment is limited. Call Human Resources at 472-3101.

Professional Development Opportunity

Topic: Franklin TimeQuest Seminar: Increasing Productivity through Value-Based Time Management.

Accomplish the things that matter most, gain a greater sense of control and fulfillment, lower your stress, and increase your productivity with the TimeQuest Seminar. Presented by Gina Matkin, training coordinator for the Nebraska Unions. The fee of $149 includes the Franklin Time Management Planner and supporting materials. Registration is required. The Department of Human Resources is advertising, not sponsoring, this event. Call Gina Matkin, Nebraska Unions, at 472-4454 or e-mail her at gmatkin@unl.edu to register or if you need additional information.

New Supervisor Orientation


This session will help you understand your supervisory responsibilities regarding benefits, work-related injuries, unemployment, the Employee Assistance Program, hiring, classification, performance evaluation and corrective action. The session also will identify campus resources available to you as a supervisor. Open to those who have become supervisors during the last 12 months. Presented by Faye Moulton, assistant director of Human Resources and Staff Ombudsperson, and other Human Resources staff members. Registration is required. Call Human Resources at 472-3101.


Supervisor 'Article-of-the-Month' Brown Bag

Topic: Core Competencies
Designed primarily for supervisors, but everyone is welcome. Registration is not required but participants are encouraged to phone Human Resources ahead of time at 472-3101 to obtain a copy of the article being discussed.

For a complete listing of Spring 1997 events sponsored by Human Resources please visit our web homepage at http://www.unl.edu/unlhr/ hrhomepage.html.

New Employees Hired In January


Robin Campbell
Housing
Roger Collins
Biometry
Scott Ellinger
Animal Science
Yvette Freeman
Tele Center
Jed Friedrichsen
DCS-Dist Ed
Theresa Haarberg
Col. of Arts & Sciences
Timothy Harrah
TV
Mark Hutchison
Food Sci. & Tech.
Adam Jones
Housing
Eric Keller
Civil Engr.
John Martin
Ag. Meteorology
Charlene Mehmood
Tele Center
Kenneth North
Utility Plant
Patrick O'Hare
Facilities Mgt
Troy Owens
Facilities Mgt
Raye-Lynn Powell
DCS
Michael Reed
Mail & Dist.
Vertie Robinson
Facilities Mgt
June Stores
Housing
John Thompson
Facilities Mgt
Luyen Van Huynh
Facilities Mgt
Kendra Vance
NE Career Info. System

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